American University of Beirut. Graduate Catalogue

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American University of Beirut

Graduate Catalogue 2010–11

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Notice

For information pertaining to undergraduate programs offered by the various Faculties and Schools at AUB, consult 2010–11 edition of the Undergraduate Catalogue.

Information in this catalogue applies to academic year 2010–11. The University reserves the right to make changes without prior notice in programs, course offerings, academic requirements, and teaching staff as the need arises.

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Beirut Address

American University of Beirut PO Box 11-0236

Riad El-Solh 1107 2020 Beirut, Lebanon

Telephone: (961) 1-374374/374444/350000/340460 Fax: (961) 1-744469

New York Address

American University of Beirut 3 Dag Hammarskjold Plaza, 8th Floor New York, NY 10017-2303

USA

Main Telephone: (001) 212-583-7600 Fax: (001) 212-583-7650 (Executive Office) (001) 212-583-7651 (Development Office)

This catalogue can also be viewed at http://www.aub.edu.lb/registrar/Pages/index.aspx Additional information about course requirements can be viewed on the online

Banner Catalogue available at the AUB webpage.

The American University of Beirut is an affirmative action institution and an equal opportunity employer.

Academic Calendar

The University

Admissions

General University Academic information

Fees and Expenses

Financial Aid

Office of Student Affairs

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences

Faculty of Arts and Sciences

Suliman S. Olayan School of Business

Faculty of Engineering and Architecture

Faculty of Health Sciences

Faculty of Medicine and Medical Center

Rafic Hariri School of Nursing

Continuing Education Center

Interdisciplinary Research Centers and Programs

Endowed Faculty Chairs/Scholarships, Loans, Prizes

Faculty List

Index

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5 Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences (FAFS)

...68

Officers of the Faculty ...68

Historical Background ...68

Mission ...69

Vision ...69

Graduate Programs ...69

The Environment and Sustainable Development Unit (ESDU) ...70

Animal and Veterinary Sciences (AVSC) ...71

MS in Animal Science ...71

MS in Poultry Science ...73

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Agricultural Science (AGSC) ...75

MS in Agricultural Economics and Development ...76

MS in Irrigation ...76

MS in Soil Science ...77

MS in Plant Protection ...77

MS in Plant Science ...78

Nutrition and Food Science (NFSC) ...81

MS in Nutrition ...81

MS in Food Technology ...83

Landscape Design and Ecosystem Management (LDEM) ...86

Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS)

...90

Officers of the Faculty ...90

Historical Background ...90

Mission ...91

Vision ...91

Graduate Study ...91

Master’s Degree ...91

Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) ...93

Arabic and Near Eastern Languages ...94

MA in Arabic Language and Literature ...94

Doctor of Philosophy in Arabic Language and Literature ...95

Biology ... 100

Graduate Program... 100

MS in Biology ... 100

Doctor of Philosophy in Cell and Molecular Biology ... 102

Sample Student Programs of Study ... 109

Chemistry ... 110 Graduate Program... 110 Computer Science ... 113 Graduate Program... 113 Economics ... 118 Graduate Program... 118 MA in Economics ... 118 MA in Financial Economics ... 120

Electives (two courses: 6 credits) ... 121

Transfers between the Two Programs... 122

Education ... 124 Graduate Program... 124 Course Descriptions ... 125 English ... 129 Graduate Program... 129 Geology ... 132 Graduate Program... 132

History and Archaeology... 135

History ... 135

Master’s Program ... 135

Doctor of Philosophy in Arab and Middle Eastern History ... 136

Archaeology ... 139 Master’s Program ... 139 Mathematics ... 140 Graduate Program... 140 MA or MS in Mathematics ... 140 MA or MS in Statistics ... 140 Philosophy ... 144 Graduate Program... 144 Physics ... 146 Graduate Program... 146 MS in Physics ... 146

Doctor of Philosophy in Theoretical Physics ... 147

Political Studies and Public Administration (PSPA) ... 153

Graduate Program... 153

Social and Behavioral Sciences ... 159

Graduate Programs ... 159

MA in Psychology ... 159

MA in Sociology or Anthropology ... 161

The Anis Makdisi Program in Literature ... 163

Center for Arab and Middle Eastern Studies (CAMES) ... 164

The Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Bin Abdulaziz Alsaud Center for American Studies and Research (CASAR) ... 167

Center for Behavioral Research (CBR) ... 169

Center for English Language Research and Teaching (CELRT) ... 170

Kamal A. Shair Central Research Science Laboratory (KAS CRSL) ... 171

Graduate Program in Computational Science (CMTS) ... 172

Institute of Financial Economics (IFE) ... 174

Science and Mathematics Education Center (SMEC) ... 176

The Writing Center... 177

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9 Suliman S. Olayan School of Business (OSB)

... 180

Officers of the Faculty ... 180

Program Directors ... 180

International Board of Overseers ... 180

Middle East Advisory Board ... 181

The Finance, Accounting, and Managerial Economics Track ... 181

The Management, Marketing, and Entrepreneurship Track ... 182

Business Information and Decision Systems Track... 182

History and Overview ... 182

Accreditation ... 183

Our Vision ... 183

Our Mission ... 183

Ethics and Integrity at OSB ... 184

Organization and Governance ... 184

The Executive MBA Program ... 185

Philosophy ... 185

Admission to the Program ... 185

Program Outline ... 186

Program Delivery ... 187

Academic Policies ... 188

Executive MBA Courses ... 188

The Corporate Executive MBA (CEMBA) ... 193

Philosophy... ... 193

Admission to the Program... ... 193

Program Outline... ... 193

The MBA Program ... 194

Philosophy ... 194

Admission to the Program ... 194

Program Outline ... 195

MBA Courses ... 198

Faculty of Engineering and Architecture (FEA)

... 210

Historical Background ... 210 Vision ... 210 Mission ... 211 Graduate Programs ... 211 Master’s Degree ... 211 Deadlines ... 211 Process of Admission ... 212

Criteria for Admission to Master’s Programs ... 212

Academic Evaluation ... 213

Regulations for Master’s Students Taking Undergraduate Courses ... 214

English Requirements for Master’s Students ... 214

Graduation Requirements ... 215

Comprehensive Examination ... 215

Curricula and Courses ... 215

Courses Open to Students from Other Faculties ... 215

Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Programs ... 215

Criteria for Admission to PhD Programs ... 216

Financial Support Available to Graduate Students ... 216

Architecture and Design ... 217

Architecture ... 217

Mission Statements of Graduate Programs ... 217

Master of Urban Design... 217

Master of Urban Planning and Policy ... 218

General Information ... 218

Program Structure ... 218

Admission Qualifications ... 221

Course Descriptions ... 221

Civil and Environmental Engineering ... 225

Master of Engineering and Master of Science Programs ... 225

Doctor of Philosophy Programs ... 226

Master of Engineering (ME), Major: Civil Engineering (CE) ... 226

Master of Engineering (ME), Major: Environmental and Water Resources Engineering (EWRE) ... 227

Master of Science (MS), Major: Environmental Technology (ET) ... .230

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), specializations: Civil Engineering (CE); Environmental and Water Resources Engineering (EWRE) ... 230

Electrical and Computer Engineering ... 243

Master of Engineering in Electrical and Computer Engineering ... 243

PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering... 246

Mechanical Engineering ... 261

Master of Engineering (ME), Major: Mechanical Engineering ... 262

Master of Engineering (MME), Major: Applied Energy ... 263

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), specialization: Mechanical Engineering ... 264

Engineering Management Program ... 282

General Information ... 282

Requirements ... 283

Graduate Courses ... 283

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11 Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS

) ... 292

Historical Background ... 292 Mission ... 293 Vision ... 293 Graduate Programs ... 293 GPHP Mission Statement ... 293 GPHP Value Statement... 293 Admission ... 294 Graduation Requirements ... 295

Academic Rules and Regulations ... 297

Master of Science in Epidemiology and Population Health ... 297

Credit Load ... 297

Master of Public Health Program ... 297

Credit Load ... 297

Policy on Course Registration ... 297

Policy on Changing Concentration ... 297

Policies and Procedures on Exemption and Transfer of Credits ... 298

Probation ... 299

Curricula ... 300

Master of Public Health ... 300

Master of Science in Epidemiology ... 302

Master of Science in Population Health ... 303

Interdisciplinary Courses ... 304

Interdepartmental Courses ... 304

Environmental Health ... 305

Epidemiology and Population Health ... 307

Health Behavior and Education ... 311

Health Management and Policy ... 314

Center for Research on Population and Health (CRPH) ... 318

Faculty of Medicine (FM)

... 322

Historical Background ... 323 Mission ... 324 Vision ... 324 Program Outline ... 325 Admission ... 325 Graduation Requirements ... 326

Dean’s Honor List ... 326

Attendance ... 326

Language Requirement ... 326

Promotions and Deficiencies ... 327

Graduate Study ... 327

Graduate Study in the Basic Medical Sciences ... 327

Courses ... 329 Course Descriptions ... 330 Curricula ... 330 Interdepartmental Teaching ... 332 Anesthesiology... 334 Biochemistry ... 335 Dermatology ... 338 Diagnostic Radiology ... 340 Emergency Medicine ... 341 Family Medicine ... 342 Human Morphology ... 344 Internal Medicine ... 346

Microbiology and Immunology ... 349

Obstetrics and Gynecology ... 351

Ophthalmology ... 353

Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery ... 354

Pathology and Laboratory Medicine ... 356

Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine... 359

Pharmacology and Therapeutics ... 361

Physiology ... 363

Psychiatry ... 365

Radiation Oncology ... 366

Surgery ... 367

Rafic Hariri School of Nursing

... 370

Officers of the School ... 370

Faculty ... 370 Historical Background ... 370 Mission ... 371 Vision ... 371 Graduate Program ... 371 Admission ... 371 Graduation Requirements ... 372

Transfer of Credits ... 373

Supervision, Courses, and Grades ... 373

Probation and Dismissal ... 373

Comprehensive Examination ... 374

Thesis/Project ... 374

Specific Requirements for the Master’s Degree ... 375

Curriculum ... 375

Course Descriptions ... 376

Continuing Education Center (CEC) ...382

Interdisciplinary Research Centers and Programs ...404

Center for Advanced Mathematical Sciences (CAMS) ... 405

Center for Civic Engagement and Community Service (CCECS). ... 407

The Initiative for Biodiversity Studies in Arid Regions (IBSAR) ... 408

The Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs (IFI) ... 411

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Interfaculty Graduate Environmental Sciences Program (IGESP) ... 413

Interfaculty Graduate Neuroscience Program (IGNP) ... 421

Interfaculty Graduate Nutrition Program (GNP) ... 423

Endowed Faculty Chairs, Student Scholarships, Loans,

and Prizes

... 426

Endowed Faculty Chairs ... 426

Scholarships and Awards ... 426

Scholarship Grants ... 427

University Prizes and Awards ... 435

Agricultural and Food Sciences ... 436

Arts and Sciences ... 436

Engineering and Architecture ... 437

Health Sciences ... 438

Medicine ... 438

Suliman S. Olayan School of Business ... 438

Faculty List ...440

Index ...470

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September 16–17 Pre-registration for new students coming from abroad, new

graduates and for new Freshman students, Office of Admissions, College Hall

September 17 International student orientation program, for all students coming

from abroad, Office of Student Affairs

September 20–23 Freshman Orientation Program, Office of Student Affairs

September 21–24 Advising for new students coming from abroad, new graduates, new

freshman, old returning, and cross registering students

September 22–24 Online course registration for new students coming from abroad,

new graduates, new freshmen, old returning, and cross registering students

September 22–27 Payment of fees for the first semester for new graduates, old

returning, cross registering, new students coming from abroad, and new freshman students

September 23 Cancel registration for all new sophomore students who did not

submit their official documents

September 23 Cancel registration for all current and new sophomore students who

did not settle their fees

Fall Term 2010–11

September 27 _{First semester begins for all faculties except Medicine}

September 27–October 1 Change of schedule for the first semester (Drop and Add)

September 28–October 5 Late payment of fees for the first semester for new graduates, old returning, cross registering, new students coming from abroad, and new freshman students

October 4 Opening Ceremony

October 27 Deadline for submitting NSSF declaration for the academic year

2010–11

November 15–17 Al-Adha, holiday, No classes

November 22 Independence Day. No Classes

December 6 Founder’s Day. Classes will be held

December 6–10 Second semester advising for current students

December 6 Last day for withdrawal from courses for the first semester

December 7 Hijra New Year, holiday. No classes

December 8–January 20 Inter-Faculty online transfer applications for the second semester 2010–11

December 3–17 Second semester online course registration for current students

December 16 Ashoura, holiday. No classes

December 23 10:00 p.m. Christmas and New Year vacation begins

January 2 10:00 p.m. Christmas and New Year vacation ends

January 3–14 Submission of applications for deferral of payment for the second

semester for all current registered students. Application available on the website.

January 6 Armenian Christmas, holiday. No classes

January 18–February 8 Payment of fees for current students for the second semester

Academic Calendar 2010–11

Academic Calendar

2010–11

2010

May 24–June 11 Registration and payment of fees for Med. III, and Med. IV

June 1 Clerkships begin for Med III, and Med. IV

July 1–30 Submission of applications for deferral of payment for the first

semester for all current registered students, and new sophomore/ first year students. Application available on the website.

July 6–9 Fall Term (10-11) advising and (Phase II) online course registration

for current students in all faculties except Medicine

July 19–August 6 Orientation, advising and online registration for new sophomore/

first year students (excluding new students coming from abroad)

August 5–August 23 Payment of fees for the first semester for all current students and

new sophomore/first year students (excluding new students coming from abroad)

August 9–September 28 AUBsis is available for registration for all current students, and new sophomore/first year students (excluding new students coming from abroad)

August 9–September 2 Submission of documents for new sophomore/first year, old returning

and cross registering students in all Faculties except Medicine, 9:00 a.m–12:00 noon, Office of Admissions, College Hall (excluding new students coming from abroad)

August 17–23 _{Registration and payment of fees for Med. I, Med. II, and FM}

graduate students

August 23 Classes begin for Med. II

August 24–September 7 Late payment of fees for the first semester for all current students and new sophomore/first year students (excluding new students coming from abroad)

August 30 _{Classes begin for Med. I and FM graduate students}

September 9 Set registration hold for all new sophomore/first year students who

did not submit their official documents

September 9 Set registration holds for all students who did not settle their

financial account

September 10–12 _{Id Al Fitr, holiday. No classes}

September 16–24 Submission of applications for deferral of payment for the first

semester for old returning, new students coming from abroad, new graduates and new freshman students. Application available on the website

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January 18 10:00 p.m. Classes end for all faculties except Medicine

January 19–20 Reading Period for the First Semester

January 21 First semester examinations begin

January 25–February 7 Submission of applications for deferral of payment for the second semester for new and old returning.

Application available on the website.

February 1–2 Second semester pre-registration for new, old returning and

cross-registering students

February 3 First semester ends for all faculties except Medicine

February 7–8 New students orientation, Office of Student Affairs

February 8–11 Second semester advising and online course registration for new, old

returning and cross-registering students

February 8–March 9 Inter-Faculty on line transfer applications for the Fall Term 2011-12

February 9 St. Maroun’s Day, holiday. No classes

February 10–18 Late Payment for the second semester for all current registered

students

Spring Term 2010–11

February 14 Second semester begins for all faculties except Medicine

February 14–22 Payment of fees for new students

February 14–18 Change of schedule for the second semester (Drop and Add)

February 15 Prophet’s Birthday, holiday. No classes

February 23–March 2 Late payment for the second semester for new and old returning

students

March 7 Deadline for submitting NSSF Declaration for the second semester

April 21 10:00 p.m. Easter vacation begins

April 25 10:00 p.m. Easter vacation ends

April 26–June 8 Inter-Faculty on line transfer applications for the Summer Term 2011

For students applying to FAFS and OSB

April 29 Last day for withdrawal from courses for the second semester

April 30 Classes end for Med. II

May 1 Labor Day, holiday. No classes

May 2–5 Advising and online registration for current students for the Summer

2011

May 16–19 Advising for current students for the Fall Term 2011-12

Academic Calendar 2010–11

May 23–26 Fall Term (2011-12) early (Phase l) online course registration for

current students in all Faculties except Medicine

May 26 10:00 p.m. Classes end for all faculties except Medicine

May 27–29 Reading Period for the Second Semester

May 30 Second semester examinations begin

May 31 Classes end for Med. III and IV

June 13–17 Pre-registration, advising and online course registration for new, old

returning and cross registering students for the Summer 2011

June 13–18 Payment of fees for the Summer 2011

June 13 Second semester ends for all faculties except Medicine

Summer Tern 2011

June 20 Classes begin for Summer 2011 for all faculties except Medicine

June 20–22 Change of schedule for the Summer Term (Drop and Add)

June 20–25 Late Payment for the Summer 2011

June 25 Commencement Exercises

June 30 Classes end for Med. I

July 4–6 Fall Term (2011-12) advising and early (Phase II) online course

registration for current students in all faculties except Medicine

July 22 Last day for withdrawal from courses for the Summer 2011

August 5 10:00 p.m. Classes end for all faculties except Medicine, Agricultural

and Food Sciences, and Medical Laboratory Sciences

August 8–13 Final examinations for all faculties except Medicine, Agricultural and

Food Sciences, and Medical Laboratory Sciences

August 13 10:00 p.m. Classes end for the Faculty of Agricultural and Food

Sciences, and Medical Laboratory Sciences

August 15 Assumption Day, holiday

August 16–20 Final examinations for the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences,

and Medical Laboratory Sciences

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19 Board of Trustees

Board of Trustees

Trustees Emeriti

Abdel Mohsen Al-Qattan Robert M. Borden C. William Carson, Jr. Paul J. Collins Andrew Crockett

Richard A. Debs, PhD, AUB Chairman Emeritus Alfred C. DeCrane, Jr. HE Salim El-Hoss, PhD Ali I. Ghandour Dr. Frederic P. Herter Herant Katchadourian, PhD Ann Z. Kerr-Adams Nicola N. Khuri, PhD Sandy A. Mactaggart

Dr. Thomas Q. Morris, AUB Chairman Emeritus Ambassador Richard W. Murphy

HE Ghassan Tueni Dr. Theodore B. Van Itallie James Wei, PhD

International Advisory Council

Richard A. Debs, Chairman, PhD Dr. Hassan A. Al-Ebraheem Dr. Abdulatif Al-Hamad Sarah B. Al-Turki, PhD Sir Michael Atiyah, PhD Marjorie C. Benton

Ambassador Abdulla Y. Bishara Elmer H. Bobst Mamdouha Bobst William G. Bowen, PhD HE Lakhdar Brahimi, Ph.D Jamal Daniel Carlos Ghosn Vartan Gregorian, PhD Ambassador Charles Hostler Walid Khalidi, PhD Samir Kreidie Yo-Yo Ma John Mack Zein Mayassi Dr. Thomas Q. Morris Khaled S. Olayan David Rockefeller Neil L. Rudenstine, PhD Walter V. Shipley

The Honorable Paul A. Volcker Rawleigh Warner, Jr. John Waterbury, PhD James D. Wolfensohn

Board of Trustees

Philip S. Khoury, Chairman, PhD Ray R. Irani, CoChairman, PhD

Peter F. Dorman, President of the University, PhD

Alexander T. Ercklentz, Vice Chairman for Finance and Treasurer of the University Dr. David R. Bickers, Vice Chairman for Medicine and Health

B. Philip Winder, Vice Chairman

Eileen F. O’Connor, Secretary of the University Yusef R. Abu Khadra

Eisa M. Al Eisa Omar Alfardan Ayman Asfari Carol Bellamy Myrna Bustani Senator Lincoln Chafee Walid Chammah Nabil E. Chartouni

William Ronnie Coffman, PhD Ibrahim S. Dabdoub Michael I. Fares Dr. Alexander S. Geha Carlos Ghosn William R. Hambrecht HE Saadeddine Rafic Hariri Abdulsalam Haykal Farouk Kamal Jabre Dr. Thomas P. Jacobs Dr. Jafar J. Jafar Martha S. Joukowsky, PhD Riad B. T. Kamal Ann Z. Kerr-Adams Rima Khalaf-Hunaidi, PhD Dr. Joseph B. Martin Munib R. Masri HE Najib Mikati Marwan Muasher, PhD Clifford G. Mumm Hutham S. Olayan Gabriel M. Rebeiz, PhD Sana H. Sabbagh Tala Shair HE Leila A. Sharaf Raja Trad

Ambassador Frank G. Wisner José A. Zaglul, PhD Dr. Huda Y. Zoghbi

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21 University Administration

2010-11

Peter F. Dorman, PhD, President Ahmad Dallal, PhD, Provost

Stephen Kenney, MBA, CPA, Vice President for Finance

Mohamed H. Sayegh, MD, Vice President for Medical Affairs and the Raja N. Khoury Dean of the Faculty of Medicine

Hassan Diab, PhD, Vice President for Regional External Programs James Radulski, MBA, Vice President for Human Resources Samer Maamari, MSCE, Vice President for Facilities

W. Stephen Jeffrey, BA, Vice President for Development and External Relations Imad Dayya, MBA, CPA, Comptroller

Andre Nahas, BS, Director of Strategy Management Maurice Carlier, MA, FCA, Director of Internal Audit Saadallah Shalak, BA, Chief of Protection

Abdul-Hamid Hallab, PhD, Special Adviser to the President

Academic Affairs

Ahmad Dallal, PhD, Provost

Nesreen Ghaddar, PhD, Associate Provost Moueen Salameh, PhD, Registrar

Salim Kanaan, PhD, Director of Admissions Lokman Meho, PhD, University Librarian

Karma El Hassan, PhD, Director of Institutional Research and Assessment Rosangela Souto Silva, PhD, Director of Academic Computing

Leila Badre, Doctorat 3ème Cycle, Director of the University Museum Fadia Homaidan, PhD, Director of Grants and Contracts

Sami Cortas, MSEE, Information Technology Officer

Nabil Bukhalid, BSc EE, EMBA, Director of Computing and Networking Services Nadine N. Naffah, MPH, MBA, Associate Director of Admissions

Hala Abou Arraj Deeb, MA, Associate Registrar Randa Nawwam Soussi, BS, Assistant Registrar

Solange Constantine, Maîtrise es Sciences, Assistant Director of Admissions Nabila Dandan Jabakhanji, BA, Assistant Director of Admissions

Faraj Mansour, MBA, Assistant Director of Admissions Sobhi Renno, BA, Assistant Director of Admissions

University Administration 2010–11

Regional External Programs

Hassan Diab, PhD, Vice President George Farag, Assistant Vice President

Magda Abu-Fadil, PhD, Director of Journalism Training Program

Human Resources

James Radulski, MBA, Vice President for Human Resources Amal Hamadeh, BA, Director of Human Resources Samar Diab, MA, Assistant Director of Human Resources Maroun Ghazal, BA, Assistant Director for Benefits Facilities Samer Maamari, MSCE, Vice President for Facilities John Abdelnour, BS, Director of Physical Plant

Bassem Barhoumi, MSCE, Director of Facilities Planning and Design Ziad Yazbek, Director of Materials Management - Campus

Finance

Stephen Kenney, MBA, CPA, Vice President for Finance Imad Dayya, MBA, CPA, Comptroller

Drew Wickens, MBA, CFA, CPA, Director of Financial Planning and Auxiliary Services Nelly Abu Zaki, EMBA, Deputy Comptroller

Hanan Itani Ramadan, MPH, Director of Purchasing - Campus Antoine Assaf, BE, Director of Business and Financial Systems Support Katia Zakhem Nakhle, BS, MSC Director of Auxiliary Services

Antoine Chahine, BS, Director of Housing

Development

W. Stephen Jeffrey, BA, Vice President for Development and External Relations Imad Baalbaki, PhD, Assistant Vice President for Development

P. Jem De Alwis, BS, Associate Director of Development (New York), Information Technology Soha Hmaidan Chehayeb, MBA, Associate Director of Development, Major Gifts, Operations Walid Katergi, MSME, Associate Director of Development; Major Gifts

Camille I. Mancuso, MS, Associate Director of Development (New York), Development Research Salma Dannawi Oueida, BEE, Associate Director of Development; Major Gifts

Joe Manok, BS, Associate Director of Development (New York), Major Gifts Sujatha Vempaty, MPA, Associate Director of Development (New York), Annual Fund Ghandi Fala, BS, Assistant Director for Development Programs

Lina Safaoui, BBA, Assistant Director for Research

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23 Office of Alumni Relations

W. Stephen Jeffrey, BA, Vice President for Development and External Relations Eva Klimas, MLA, Director of Alumni Relations (New York)

Arabia Mohammad Ali, MPH, Director of Alumni Relations (Beirut)

Office of Communications

W. Stephen Jeffrey, BA, Vice President for Development and External Relations Omar Odeh, MA, Assistant Vice President for Marketing and Communications Hikmat Beaini, MLA, Director of Information and Public Relations (Beirut) Ada H. Porter, BA, Director of Communications (New York)

Najib Attieh, MA, Graphic Design Manager

Medical Center

Mohamed H. Sayegh, MD, Vice President for Medical Affairs and the Raja N. Khuri Dean of the Faculty of Medicine

Ziyad Ghazzal, MD, Deputy VP/Dean and Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs Ghassan Hamadeh, MD, Associate Dean and Director of University Health Services Munthir Kuzayli, DHS, FACHE, Medical Center Director

Marina Hajj, MD, MBA, Deputy Hospital Director Saleem Kiblawi, MD, Chief of Medical Staff Faek Jamali, MD, Deputy Chief of Medical Staff

Gladys Mouro, RN, MS, Assistant Hospital Director for Patient Care Services Walid Uthman, MBA, Chief Financial Officer

Jad Khayat, MBA, Deputy Chief Financial Officer

Dania El-Baba Wazzan, PhD, Director of Human Resources - AUBMC

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences

Nahla Hwalla, PhD, Dean Rami Zurayk, PhD, Associate Dean

Faculty of Arts and Sciences

Patrick McGreevy, PhD, Dean Malek Tabbal, PhD, Associate Dean

Suliman S. Olayan School of Business

George Najjar, PhD, Dean Khalil Hindi, PhD, Associate Dean

Hanin Abdallah, PhD, Assistant Dean for Student Services

Mohamad Jamal Zeidan, PhD, Assistant Dean for Corporate Programs University Administration 2009–10

Faculty of Engineering and Architecture

Ibrahim Hajj, PhD, Dean

Fadl Moukalled, PhD, Associate Dean

Faculty of Health Sciences

Iman Nuwayhid, MD, DPH, Dean Rima Afifi, PhD, Assistant Dean

Faculty of Medicine

Mohamed H. Sayegh, MD, Vice President for Medical Affairs and the Raja N. Khuri Dean of the Faculty of Medicine

Ziyad Ghazzal, MD, Deputy VP/Dean and Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs Ghazi Zaatari, MD, Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs

Samir Atweh, MD, Associate Dean for Medical Education Ghada El-Hajj Fuleihan, MD, Associate Dean for Clinical Research Ali Bazarbachi, MD, Associate Dean for Basic Research

Ghassan Hamadeh, MD, Associate Dean for Ambulatory Care, Information Systems, and CME Fadi Bitar, MD, Associate Dean for External Medical Affairs

Ayad Jaffa, MD, Assistant Dean for Intramural Programs

Ramzi Sabra, MD, Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Medical Education

Rafic Hariri School of Nursing

Huda Abu-Saad Huijer, RN, PhD, FEANS, Director

Office of Student Affairs

Maroun Kisirwani, PhD, Dean of Student Affairs

Talal Nizameddin, PhD, Associate Dean of Student Affairs

Leonard Joseph Nardone, PhD, Associate Dean for University Sports Antoine Khabbaz, PhD, Director of the Counseling Center

Maryam Ghandour, PhD, Career and Placement Specialist Ghaleb Halimi, MS, MA, Director of Athletics

Nay Khatcherian, MA, Psychologist

Nawal Semaan, MA, Coordinator of Student Housing Rania Murr, BA, Coordinator of International Student Services Hiba Hamadeh, BA, Coordinator of Student Activities

Office of Financial Aid

Salim Kanaan, PhD, Director

Hanaa Kobeissi, MPH, Associate Director of Financial Aid

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25 The University

The American University of Beirut (AUB) is a private, independent, non-sectarian institution of higher learning founded in 1866. It functions under a charter from the State of New York and is governed by a private, autonomous Board of Trustees.

The University has six faculties: Agricultural and Food Sciences, Arts and Sciences, Engineering and Architecture, Health Sciences, Medicine (including the Hariri School of Nursing), and the Suliman S. Olayan School of Business. At present, AUB offers programs leading to Bachelor’s, Master’s, MD and PhD degrees.

The University became co-educational in 1922. The language of instruction is English.

Statement of Accreditation Status

Degrees awarded by the American University of Beirut are officially registered with the Ministry of Higher Education in Lebanon and with the New York State Department of Education in the United States. AUB has been accredited as an institution since 2004 by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, Tel. 267-284-5000). The University’s accreditation was most recently reaffirmed in June 2009, after the completion of an extensive self-study that was reviewed by educational experts chosen in consultation with Middle States. Over the last several years, a number of AUB programs and faculties have also sought accreditation with more specialized bodies. In September 2006, the Faculty of Health Sciences’ Graduate Public Health program became the first such program to be accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) outside of North America. One year later, the Hariri School of Nursing became the first nursing school beyond American territories to be accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). In 2008, the AUB Medical Center received official accreditation from Joint Commission International (JCI), the international arm of the US-based Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). The Medical Center had previously been accredited by JCAHO from 1965 until 1983; however, the outbreak of civil war in Lebanon subsequently prevented periodic site visits by review teams. The Medical Center is also accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a provider of continuing nursing education. ANCC Magnet Recognition Program B granted AUBMC its prestigious Magnet designation in June 2009, making the Medical Center the first healthcare institution in the Middle East and the third in the world outside of the United States to be recognized in this way. Also in 2009, the Suliman S. Olayan School of Business was accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). The Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) will vote on Engineering programs at the Faculty of Engineering and Architecture in July 2001. The University is a member of the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AACU); the Council of Graduate Schools (CGS); the Association of American International Colleges and Universities (AAICU); the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO); the Arab Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (Arab ACRAO); the Association for Institutional Research (AIR); the College Board; the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE); the Association of International Educators (NAFSA); Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education (NASPA); the National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO); the American Society for Quality (ASQ); the American Productivity and Quality Center (APQC); the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC); the Overseas Association for College Admission Counseling (OACAC); the American International Consortium of Academic Libraries (AMICAL); and the European Council of International Schools (ECIS). Members of the AUB administration regularly attend meetings and professional development activities organized by these and other international organizations, as well as associations, syndicates and other formal groupings located in Lebanon and the region.

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Mission Statement

The American University of Beirut (AUB) is an institution of higher learning founded to provide excellence in education, to participate in the advancement of knowledge through research, and to serve the peoples of the Middle East and beyond. Chartered in New York State in 1863, the University bases its educational philosophy, standards, and practices on the American liberal arts model of higher education. The University believes deeply in and encourages freedom of thought and expression and seeks to foster tolerance and respect for diversity and dialogue. Graduates will be individuals committed to creative and critical thinking, life-long learning, personal integrity and civic responsibility, and leadership.

History

In 1862 American missionaries in Lebanon and Syria, under the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions, asked Dr. Daniel Bliss to withdraw from the evangelical work of the mission in Lebanon to found a college of higher learning that would include medical training. It was felt that this college should have an American educational character, should be administered independently from the mission, and should be maintained by its own funds. Dr. Bliss traveled to the United States in the summer of 1862 to solicit funds for this new enterprise. By August 1864 he had raised $100,000 but, because of inflation during the Civil War, it was decided that he should raise a sterling fund in England to start the operations of the college, leaving the dollar fund to appreciate. After collecting £4,000 in England, Dr. Bliss traveled to Beirut in March 1866.

On April 24, 1863, while Dr. Bliss was raising money for the new school, the State of New York granted a charter under the name of the Syrian Protestant College. The college opened with its first class of 16 students on December 3, 1866.

The cornerstone of College Hall, the first building on the present campus in Ras Beirut, was laid December 7, 1871, by the Honorable William E. Dodge, Sr., then Treasurer of the Board of Trustees. At this ceremony, President Daniel Bliss expressed the guiding principle of the college in these words: “This college is for all conditions and classes of men without regard to color, nationality, race or religion. A man, white, black, or yellow, Christian, Jew, Mohammedan or heathen, may enter and enjoy all the advantages of this institution for three, four or eight years; and go out believing in one God, in many gods, or in no God. But it will be impossible for anyone to continue with us long without knowing what we believe to be the truth and our reasons for that belief.”

College Hall and the first medical building were completed and put to use in 1873, and the bell in the tower of College Hall pealed for the first time in March 1874. However, College Hall was extensively damaged by a savage explosion in the early morning of November 8, 1991, and the building had to be demolished. It was later rebuilt, and the new College Hall was inaugurated in June 1999.

Since the earliest years, the University has continually expanded and developed new faculties and programs. In 1867 the University started the School of Medicine. Four years later, in 1871, both a school of pharmacy and a preparatory school were added. The latter became independent in 1960 and is currently known as International College. In 1900 the University established a school of commerce which was later incorporated into the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. When the hospital (currently the American University Hospital) opened in 1905, a school of nursing was also established. In 1910 the University opened a school of dentistry, which operated for thirty years. In the early years of the 1950s several program expansions took place. The Faculty of Engineering and Architecture was established in 1951; the Faculty of Agriculture—now the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences—opened its doors in 1952; and finally, the School of Public Health—now the Faculty of Health Sciences—was started in 1954.

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On November 18, 1920, the Board of Regents of the University State of New York (USNY) changed the name of the institution from the Syrian Protestant College to the American University of Beirut; other charter amendments expanded the functions of the University.

At the end of June 2009, the number of degrees and diplomas awarded since June 1870 totaled 75,833.

President Dr. Daniel Bliss 1866–02

President Dr. Howard S. Bliss 1902–20

Acting President Dean Edward F. Nickoley 1920–23

President Dr. Bayard Dodge 1923–48

President Dr. Stephen B.L. Penrose, Jr. 1948–54

Acting President Dr. Costantine K. Zurayk 1954–57

President Dr. J. Paul Leonard 1957–61

President Mr. Norman Burns 1961–65

President Dr. Samuel B. Kirkwood 1965–76

Interim President Dr. James Cowan 1976–77

President Dr. Harold E. Hoelscher 1977–81

Acting President Mr. David S. Dodge 1981–82

President Dr. Malcolm H. Kerr 1982–84

Acting President Dr. Samir K. Thabet 1984

President Dr. Calvin Plimpton 1984–87

President Dr. Frederic P. Herter 1987–93

President Dr. Robert M. Haddad 1993–96

President Mr. David S. Dodge 1996–97

President Dr. John Waterbury 1998–08

President Dr. Peter F. Dorman 2008–

Marquand House, completed in 1879, is the campus residence of the President of the University. All presidents have lived there during their presidencies, except for Dr. Calvin Plimpton, Dr. Frederic Herter, Dr. Robert Haddad, and Mr. David Dodge.

Three presidents died while in office: Dr. Howard Bliss, Dr. Stephen Penrose, and Dr. Malcolm Kerr. Dr. Kerr, the ninth president, was assassinated outside his College Hall office on January 18, 1984.

Location and Climate

The University is situated in Beirut, Lebanon, at the crossroads of the Middle East. The campus on the Ras Beirut peninsula runs along the Mediterranean shore and overlooks St. George’s Bay toward northern Lebanon and the snow-capped mountains to the east. The campus of around 61 acres has 74 buildings, including the academic buildings, two halls for student activities, two men’s and five women’s dormitories, faculty apartments, and the Medical Center. The luxuriant flowers, shrubs and trees make it one of the most beautiful campuses in the world.

Lebanon enjoys a Mediterranean climate and for eight months of the year is pleasant and sunny. The winter rainy season from November to March, however, is at times damp and cold. Although most Beirut buildings are centrally heated, warm clothing is recommended for the winter months. The average annual rainfall of 86 cm (34 inches) comes chiefly in the winter when the temperature may drop below 7˚C (50˚F).

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Academic Services

Academic Computing Center

The mission of the Academic Computing Center (ACC) is to promote the use of teaching and learning technologies at AUB. To this end, ACC provides advice, training and assistance to AUB faculty members interested in integrating technology tools into their teaching to enhance and facilitate students’ learning. In addition to its regular schedule of workshops, ACC provides instructors, at their request, with face-to-face training sessions that help them to acquire confidence and capacity in a wide variety of computer applications. Faculty may also request training for students enrolled in their courses. ACC’s activities and resources reflect AUB’s commitment to a state-of-the-art education for all its students, an education that prepares them to be lifelong learners and successful professionals in the contemporary information age.

Center for Teaching and Learning

The Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) promotes and supports high quality teaching and learning in keeping with AUB’s mission of excellence in education and its commitment to independent thinking and life-long learning. The CTL is an independent, multipurpose, interdisciplinary unit that serves all of the faculties at the University. It is administratively under the Office of the Provost. The CTL works in collaboration with AUB’s academic support services, especially the University Libraries, the Academic Computing Center, and the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment.

Computing and Networking Services

Computing and Networking Services (CNS) is AUB’s central information and communication technology support unit and a regional leader in technological initiatives for institutions of higher learning. CNS deploys and maintains infrastructure services aimed at enhancing user productivity through seamless access to services and resources, focusing on functionality, flexibility, manageability, standardization, security, and data safety. CNS also manages the hardware and software underlying the networked and web-based applications used to accomplish most of the University’s academic and administrative functions. These include the Student Information System (AUBsis) operated by the Registrar’s Office, the Library Information System operated by the University Libraries, and the Financial Information System (AUBfis) operated by the Comptroller’s Office. CNS also handles the Storage Area Network (SAN) that provides the University’s enterprise storage and back-up system. The smooth and efficient functioning of those systems is ensured by a team of experienced system and database administrators. CNS provides regular hardware and software consulting to the University and Medical Center.

AUBnet Intranet and Internet Services

AUBnet provides a state-of-the-art wired and wireless network infrastructure ensuring high-speed, secure, reliable, and widespread access for AUB users across the entire campus and hospital, including all dorms and faculty apartments. AUB students can connect to AUBnet using the networked public PCs available in computer labs or they can use their personal laptops or PDAs and connect via the campus-wide wireless network, AUBwlan. Using any web browser, they have access to over 100 online e-learning courses, most of which are computer-related.

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With an AUBnet account, all students, faculty, and staff have full access to the internet, e-mail, and personal websites subject to quotas established to ensure an optimum level of access to the community. CNS offers quota-free access after business hours and during holidays, and maintains AUB’s official website and server, and the Digital Documentation Center’s website.

Computer Labs

In addition to providing internet access, computer labs also offer a variety of other resources to students, such as printers, CD burners, and secure network storage for personal data. They may also request access to servers hosting such applications as Microsoft Office, special software for statistics and graphics, and various programming languages.

Medical Center Information Systems

Medical Center Computing and Networking Services (MC-CNS) caters to the information technology needs of the hospital’s administration, clinical departments, and nursing services, and supports academic and research activities at the Faculty of Medicine. The Medical Center is presently going through a fast-paced computerization process focused on improving the provision of medical care and streamlining operations in accordance with JCI accreditation standards. Information technology plays an essential role in achieving this goal.

The integrated hospital information system comprises a web portal and web services that link various medical, clinical and financial applications running on disparate platforms. This architecture allows us to transition gradually to new technologies without the need to compromise or re-develop existing solutions, while at the same time affording us the flexibility needed to develop the system in the highly dynamic fields of medical science and information technology.

Most major areas of the hospital are currently computerized and work continues on projects to expand, upgrade, and address new needs in all areas and to take advantage of evolving information technologies.

Help Desk

Friendly and knowledgeable CNS help desk specialists are always ready to support students, faculty, and staff. For computing support contact the CNS help desk at

http://cns.aub.edu.lb/cns/ or e-mail cns.helpdesk@aub.edu.lb or dial ext. 2260. For more information on CNS and computing at AUB, visit our website: http://www.aub.edu.lb/cns/

Medical Center

The American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC) is a private, not-for-profit, in-patient and out-patient teaching facility of the Faculty of Medicine. It is a state-of the-art tertiary/quaternary medical center that operates 334 beds out of a capacity of 420, serving 21,175 in-patients per year, and an out-patient facility receiving 236,242 visits (163,949 private; 30,090 general outpatient department; and 42,203 emergencies) per year. It provides a wide spectrum of medical, nursing, and paramedical training programs at the undergraduate and post-graduate levels in different specialties and subspecialties with 282 residents (38 Fellows, 1 PGY VII, 5 PGY VI, 12 PGY V, 29 PGY IV, 54 PGY III, 59 PGY II, 84 PGY I). It is served by 247 predominantly US-trained highly-credentialed physicians. AUBMC is considered the primary and tertiary/quaternary referral medical center in Lebanon and neighboring countries. It is fully equipped and hosts a number of centers of excellence.

AUBMC is accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI) and the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health.

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Archaeological Museum

Founded in 1868, the University Archaeological Museum is the third oldest museum in the Near East. It was established with a donation from General Cesnola, the American Consul in Cyprus, and the collection has since grown steadily. In 2006, the Museum was completely renovated with the construction of an additional mezzanine and an extensive reorganization and thematic treatment of its collections. Today the museum exhibits a wide range of artifacts (15,000 objects; 10,000 coins) from Lebanon and neighboring countries. It traces man’s progress in the Near East from the Early Stone Age to the Islamic period. The collections on display provide educational benefits to students and scholars in Near Eastern archaeology.

The museum runs a research program including field excavations and publications of museum collections. Several types of educational activities (e.g., lectures, exhibitions, children’s programs, trips) are also organized in collaboration with the Society of the Friends of the Museum, which also runs the Museum Shop. The museum may be enjoyed by the public free of charge.

Opening hours are Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm. The museum is closed during official and AUB holidays.

Office of Institutional Research

and Assessment (OIRA)

The Office of Institutional Research and Assessment (OIRA) coordinates institutional assessment and research activities. It is responsible for the collection, analysis, and dissemination of accurate and timely information about the University’s environment and performance. In addition, the office develops and conducts assessments for various purposes at institutional, regional, and international levels.

More specifically, the functions of OIRA are to

• formulate and implement data-gathering activities such as surveys, interviews, and focus groups for a wide variety of internal (e.g., accreditation) and external (e.g., comparison with peer institutions) uses;

• coordinate assessment and evaluation of University programs and processes (e.g., registration, admission, advising) to support planning, decision-making, and improvement;

• act as a resource and repository for official institutional statistics, information, and policies; • develop, administer, and report assessments required by the University for admissions, placement,

and other educational purposes;

• serve as a testing center for various international administrations and organizations (e.g., ACT, CFA, MELAB, and the Open University);

• administer instructor and course evaluations, and provide feedback to faculty members for the improvement of teaching.

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Responsible for developing and executing the University’s overall marketing strategy, the Office of Communications works to define and extend AUB’s brand and reputation locally, regionally and worldwide. The Office establishes relationships with the external media and serves as a liaison between the internal AUB community and relevant external audiences. Public relations activities include issuing press releases, maintaining a faculty expertise database, monitoring AUB in the media, and communicating information to both internal and external audiences using a range of print, electronic and web-based media.

In addition, the Office assists with planning and managing university events to ensure relevant exposure in the media, developing promotional material, and organising professional photography. Campus tours are arranged for visitors, prospective students, high school pupils, and other guests. The Office of Communications is also responsible for managing the design and production of over 300 official university publications. Our creative team also provides design-related services for internal clients – including concept development, institutional advertising, web-based communications and animation, and other forms of creative content.

Libraries

The AUB library system consists of two main libraries: the University Libraries and the Saab Memorial Medical Library. The University Libraries include the Jafet Memorial Library as the central library with two branches: the Engineering/Architecture Library and the Science/Agriculture Library with its annex AREC (Farm) Library.

The Libraries have a long history in Lebanon and in the region which is reflected in the rich collections that they own. The collections consist of 592,745 volumes and 2.040 periodical titles, of which 219 are in Arabic. Access is provided to 49,137 electronic journals in 115 databases. There are about 1,136,257 audiovisual items of all formats, the majority of which are microforms of a substantial number of local and regional journals and newspapers going back to the early 20th century. The Archives and Special Collections contain 1,398 manuscripts some of which have been appraised as museum pieces, 7,522 volumes of theses, projects and dissertations going back to 1907, 3,695 posters and 1,886 maps, as well as 45,237 photographs, of a unique and historical nature. These print and electronic collections are developed and enriched on a regular basis to support the academic and research programs of the university.

The Libraries are fully automated and many of their resources, databases, electronic books and references are remotely accessible, providing a modern and virtual environment that is conducive to research. They are equipped with a state-of-the-art electronic classroom and computer lab. Secure and reliable wireless connections are available in all the libraries. The Libraries provide customized reference and instruction services through e-mails, walk-ins and in classes, in an active program of user education which promotes a culture of information literacy at all levels. Researchers from Lebanon, the region and beyond continuously seek the University Libraries for their unique, rich and historical collections, particularly on Lebanon and the Middle East. The University Libraries open a total of 95 hours per week. They can be accessed at: http://www.aub.edu.lb/~webjafet

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The Saab Memorial Medical Library (SML), (http://staff.aub.edu.lb/~websml) is dedicated to the memory of Dr. Nicholas Saab (AUB School of Medicine graduate, 1959). The library has been functioning in its present quarters as part of the Medical Center since 1975, and qualifies as one of the best medical libraries in the Middle East. Its collection consists of 450 printed periodical titles, over 100,000 backfile periodical volumes, nearly 48,000 books, over 2,000 of which are of historical value (such as Avicenna’s Canon of Medicine, 1593), and nearly 2,200 audio-visual items. SML now acts as a hybrid library that is constantly increasing its e-resources while maintaining its traditional services. It has a large number of the most important bibliographic medical and allied health databases, more than 5,500 e-journals, and more than 2,000 e-textbooks. In 1978 SML was designated by World Health Organization as the National Focal Point for Lebanon. The library has a special collection called the Lebanese Corner, which includes publications about Lebanon, or by Lebanese authors, in the fields of medicine and other health related topics. SML services are provided mainly to AUB clientéle, but also to all other medical and allied health users throughout Lebanon. The library is open 84 hours per week. With its rich, up-to-date medical collection, SML aims to promote research in the medical and allied health fields. SML is a member of three consortia in Lebanon and the Arab world, and it provides training to medical librarians and healthcare professionals in Lebanon and the region.

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33 Admissions

The American University of Beirut seeks students of sound character and demonstrated academic achievement and promise. In accordance with the policies of its founders and with its equal opportunity policy, the University admits students regardless of race, color, religion, gender, disability, or national origin. While it attracts students from more than sixty countries, AUB primarily serves applicants from Lebanon, the Arab world, and other countries of the Middle East, and seeks to maintain geographic distribution within the region. The University values its strong ties with its alumni and considers the attendance of alumni children important to the maintenance of these ties and to the continuation of its traditions.

Graduate Studies

Study leading to the master’s degree was begun at the American University of Beirut in 1904; the first master’s degree was awarded in 1905. Study leading to the degree of doctor of philosophy was initiated in 1961; the first PhD degree was granted in 1966.

Graduate study is under the direction of the graduate committees of the various faculties and the Board of Graduate Studies. The Board of Graduate Studies is accountable to the University Senate. New programs may be added upon recommendation by the faculty graduate committee and approval of the faculty(ies) concerned, the Board of Graduate Studies, the University Senate, and the Board of Trustees.

Areas in Which Graduate Study

Is Offered

The University offers both the master’s degree and the degree of doctor of philosophy.

Master’s Degrees

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences

Agricultural Economics (MS) Agricultural Extension (MS)1 Animal Science (MS) Eco-system Management (MS) Food Technology (MS) Irrigation (MS) Mechanization (MS) Nutrition (MS) Plant Protection (MS) Plant Science (MS) Poultry Science (MS) Soil Science (MS) Admissions

Faculty of Arts and Sciences

Anthropology (MA)

Arabic Language and Literature (MA) Archaeology (MA) Biology (MS) Chemistry (MS) Computational Science (MS) Computer Science (MS) Economics (MA) Education (MA) English Language (MA) English Literature (MA) Financial Economics (MA) Geology (MS)

History (MA)

Mathematics (MA and MS) Middle Eastern Studies (MA) Philosophy (MA)

Physics (MS) Political Studies (MA) Psychology (MA)

Public Administration (MA) Sociology (MA)

Statistics (MA and MS)1

Suliman S. Olayan School of Business

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA)

Corporate Executive Master of Business Administration (CEMBA)

Faculty of Engineering and Architecture

Applied Energy (MME) Civil Engineering (ME)

Electrical and Computer Engineering (ME)

Environmental and Water Resources Engineering (ME) Master of Engineering Management (MEM)

Mechanical Engineering (ME) Urban Design (MUD)

Urban Planning and Policy (MUPP)

Faculty of Health Sciences

Public Health (MPH)2_{General and with concentrations in Health Behavior and Education, Epidemiology}

and Biostatistics, Health Management and Policies Epidemiology (MS)

Population Health (MS)

Admissions

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Biochemistry (MS) Human Morphology (MS)

Medical Sciences (Interdepartmental) non-thesis (MS) Microbiology (MS)

Pharmacology and Therapeutics (MS) Physiology (MS)

School of Nursing

Advanced Nursing Practice, Adult Care (MSN) Nursing Administration (MSN)

Interfaculty Programs

Neuroscience (MS): Arts and Sciences, Engineering and Architecture, and Medicine Nutrition (MS): Arts and Sciences, Health Sciences, and Medicine

Environmental Sciences (MS):

Ecosystem Management (MSES): Agricultural and Food Sciences Environmental Policy Planning (MSES): Arts and Sciences Environmental Technology (MSES): Engineering and Architecture Environmental Health (MSES): Health Sciences

PhD Degrees

AUB offers the Doctor of Philosophy degree in eight disciplines. The programs have been designed for students whose academic background and interest in specific research areas suggest a potential for scholarly success and significant contribution to the regional body of knowledge. Students will work on a specific research plan with a contributing scholar and mentor in their department. PhD programs include the following:

Faculty of Arts and Sciences

Arabic Language and Literature Cell and Molecular Biology Arab and Middle Eastern History Theoretical Physics

Faculty of Engineering and Architecture

Civil Engineering

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Environmental and Water Resources Engineering Mechanical Engineering

Admissions

All PhD candidates at AUB will receive full tuition and a generous stipend covering living expenses and books. Research funding will also be available.

Further information on programs, research possibilities, requirements for candidacy, and specific requirements for the PhD degree are on the corresponding faculty’s section in this catalogue and on their webpage.

Combined Degree Programs

Faculty of Medicine: MS-MD and MD-PhD

Application Procedures

Applications are available at the Office of Admissions at either of the addresses below, and are mailed to applicants upon request. Applications may also be downloaded from the AUB website: www.aub.edu.lb/~webadmit/

Applicants Outside North America

Office of Admissions American University of Beirut PO Box 11-0236 Riad El-Solh 1107 2020 Beirut, Lebanon Email: admissions@aub.edu.lb Telephone: 961-1-374374/374444 Ext: 2590/2585/2596 Fax: 961-1-750775

Applicants in North America

American University of Beirut 3 Dag Hammarskjold Plaza, 8th Floor New York, NY 10017-2303

Email: mills@aub.edu.lb

Telephone: 1-212-583-7600

Fax: 1-212-583-7650

Applications for admission to graduate study should be submitted to the Office of Admissions before April 30 for students who wish to begin graduate study in the summer (in FAFS and FEA)3. Applications for admission to graduate study for the fall term should be submitted to the Office of Admissions before April 30. pplications for admission to graduate study for the spring term should be submitted before November 1.

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Requirement (ELPR)

Applicants to the graduate program, other than AUB graduates and graduates of recognized colleges or universities in North America, Great Britain, Australia, and New Zealand, must meet the English Language Proficiency Requirement (ELPR).

A score of 550 on the English Entrance Examination (EEE), or 600 on the paper-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), or 250 on the computer-based TOEFL or 97 on the Internet-based TOEFL, or 7.0 on the IELTS, or 500 on the Verbal Part of the GRE, or 25 on the Verbal Part of the GMAT is required for admission of new applicants to graduate study, or prospective graduate study, from recognized institutions of higher education. Those who score between 375 and 499 on the EEE, or between 490 and 570 on the TOEFL (between 163 and 227 on the computer-based TOEFL or 57-87 on the Internet-based TOEFL), will join the Intensive English Course (Eng 100A or Eng 100B, see Admissions section in the Undergraduate Catalogue) if approved by their respective faculties. Those who score between 500 and 549 on the EEE or 573 and 599 on the TOEFL (between 230 and 249 on the computer-based TOEFL or 88-96 on the internet-based TOEFL) are required take English 300 during their first semester of registration as graduate students.

Summary

Test Graduate Students

TOEFL (computer-based) 250

TOEFL (paper and pencil) 600

TOEFL (internet-based) 97

EEE 550

IELTS 7.0

GRE General (Verbal Part) 500

GMAT (Verbal Part) 25

Upon registering for these tests, applicants must specify that results be sent to the AUB Office of Admissions.

• Information and application forms for the TOEFL can be requested from

Educational Testing Service AMIDEAST

Rosedale Road, P.O. Box 6155 Riad El Solh, Bazerkan Building

Princeton, NJ 08541-6155 Beirut, LEBANON

USA email: Lebanon@AMIDEAST.org

Applicants who take the TOEFL must use the institutional code number for AUB: 0902, when registering for the test.

• For information pertaining to IELTS, applicants should contact the British Council in their respective countries.

Admissions

Further Requirements

An applicant’s scores on the tests below must be made available to the appropriate departments and faculty graduate committees in time for graduate study admission selection. It is the responsibility of applicants to register for, and to take, the required tests on the appropriate dates to ensure that the Office of Admissions receives the scores in time for admission selection.

• Applicants for graduate study in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences are required to take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) general test and submit the test scores along with the application form. Some Departments in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences recommend that applicants present GRE Subject tests. Applicants are advised to check with the department or program to which they are applying regarding this requirement.

• Applicants for graduate study in Electrical and Computer Engineering, at the Faculty of Engineering and Architecture are required to take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) general test either before or after registering in the program.

• Applicants for graduate study in the School of Business are required to take the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT).

Some faculties and departments have additional requirements regarding admission to their programs. Prospective applicants should ascertain from the faculty/department/program concerned whether they meet all requirements. For detailed information regarding admission to a particular faculty or department, see the sections on graduate study in the relevant faculty and department sections.

Admission

Admission to Master’s Programs

Graduate study is offered on a selective basis to students who have shown distinct academic ability. Applicants for graduate study may be considered for admission in one of three categories:

Graduate

A candidate qualifies for this category if s/he holds a bachelor’s degree from AUB, or an equivalent degree from another recognized institution, with a cumulative undergraduate average of at least 80 (or its equivalent) in the major field of study, and a cumulative undergraduate average of 75.

American University of Beirut. Graduate Catalogue