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multiplexing, space-time coding, overview EEN 780 Seminar 0 cr. A series of

of wireless systems (IEEE 802.11n, IEEE seminars covering state-of-the art topics in
802.16e / WIMAX, 3GPP Long Term electrical engineering. Prerequisite: advisor
Evolution). approval.

EEN 752 Power Electronics for EEN 783 Advanced Digital Signal
Renewable Energy Systems (3.0); 3 cr. Processing (3.0); 3 cr. Advanced techniques
Converter structures for photovoltaic and in signal processing; multirate signal
wind energy systems connected to the processing, upsampling and downsampling
grid, issues related to the control of the in the Z-domain; non-stationary signals;
converters, power quality, reactive power frequency-domain adaptive filtering; the
compensation, active power filters, and correlation matrix; least-squares adaptive
the use of simulation tools for design and algorithms; linear prediction; the wavelet
analysis. transform.

EEN 790 Master Thesis 6 cr. DEPARTMENT OF

MECHANICAL
ENGINEERING

BE
DEGREE
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

MS
DEGREE
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

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DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING 5. An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide
leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan
Professors: Asmar, Ghazi; El Hayek, Michel. tasks, and meet objectives.
6. An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret
Associate Professors: Bou Mosleh, Charbel; Ghnatios, Chady; Habchi, Charbel; data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
Metni, Najib. 7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning
strategies.
Assistant Professors: Feghali, Elias; Hage, Ilige.

Senior Laboratory Instructor: Melki, Sylvie

Degree Requirements
The Department of Mechanical Engineering offers one undergraduate program leading to
the degree of Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering. The course requires a
total of 150 credits divided into the following pools:
THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Liberal Arts Curriculum 27 cr.
Mission
Core Requirements 42 cr.
The Mechanical Engineering program strives to produce mechanical engineers who
CHM 211, CHM 271, PHS 203, PHS 212, PHS 273, EEN 205, EEN 206, EEN 207,
understand the ethical, social, economic, and environmental context of their profession
ENG 200, ENG 202, ENG 270, CSC 212, MAT 215, MAT 235, MAT 326, MAT 335,
and who apply their knowledge with judgment and responsibility to develop ways
MAT 339.
to utilize the materials and forces of nature for the benefit of mankind. The program
prepares students to either immediately enter professional practice upon graduation
Major Requirements 64 cr.
or to pursue graduate studies, without neglecting the requirements for a fruitful life by
CEN 202, CEN 204, MAT 213, MAT 224, MEN 200, MEN 201, MEN 202,
emphasizing the University model of liberal arts education. The curriculum of the program
MEN 210, MEN 211, MEN 270, MEN 302, MEN 310, MEN 320, MEN 321,
shares three basic tenants: scientific and technological excellence, balance between
MEN 330, MEN 340, MEN 370, MEN 376, MEN 401, MEN 430, MEN 435,
theory and practice, and a commitment to self-maintained and enduring personal and
MEN 437, MEN 471, MEN 489, MEN 570, MEN 598, MEN 599.
professional development. The results are mechanical engineers naturally inclined to life-
long learning, and problem-solvers ready to deal with any technological challenge at local,
regional, and/or international scales.
Technical Electives 12 cr.
Choose any four (4) courses from the following pool:
MEN 400, MEN 410, MEN 439, MEN 503, MEN 507, MEN 510, MEN 512,
Program Educational Objectives
MEN 515, MEN 516, MEN 517, MEN 518, MEN 520, MEN 523, MEN 526,
The program will prepare students to:
MEN 534, MEN 540,MEN 541, MEN 550, MEN 580, MEN 581, MEN 575,
• Practice professionally in local, regional, and international work environments by
MEN 589.
appropriately applying mechanical engineering fundamentals and by using state-of-
the-art tools within the broad range of the mechanical engineering profession;
• Advance within their careers as positive influencers in a diversified environment
Laboratory Electives 2 cr.
Choose any two (2) courses from the following pool:
while showing ethical commitment to society and sustainability; and
MEN 571, MEN 573, MEN 576, MEN 578.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and quality research activities by
either continually learning and improving or pursuing graduate studies.
Free Electives 3 cr.
Choose any course, of sophomore level (200-level) or above, offered by the University.
Program Learning or Student Outcomes
1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying
principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
2. An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified
needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global,
cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
3. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
4. An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering
situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of
engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.

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MEN 321 Fluid Mechanics II (3.0); Mechanical and hygrothermal behavior of

Undergraduate Courses: Mechanical Engineering 3 cr. Incompressible and compressible laminae and laminates. Lamina and laminate
flows: laminar/turbulent flows, pipe flow, strength theories. Prerequisite: MEN 302.
MEN 200 Science of Materials (3.0); MEN 215 Introduction to Thermal-Fluid boundary layers, lift and drag, introduction
3 cr. Material microstructures, dislocations, Sciences (3.0); 3 cr. Fundamentals of thermal to turbulence, elementary gas dynamics. MEN 401 Introduction to Mechatronics
and defects. Alloying and analysis of phase sciences including thermodynamics, fluid Unsteady flow phenomena. Introduction (3.0); 3 cr. Interfacing of mechanical and
diagrams. Mechanical properties of metals, flow and heat transfer for non-ME students: to centrifugal and axial flow machinery: electrical systems; Analysis of smart systems:
polymers, and composites. Heat treatment properties of pure substances, energy & pumps, fans, hydraulic turbines, and torque sensors and transducers, electronics and
of metals, elastic and plastic behavior of power, first law of thermodynamics, systems/ converters. Prerequisite: MEN 320. logics, microprocessors and programmable
materials, strain hardening, and fracture. control volumes, fluid statics, Bernoulli logic controllers, data acquisition, and
equation, momentum equation, introduction MEN 330 Mechanical Vibrations (3.0); actuators; Integration of these components
MEN 201 Engineering Mechanics: to conduction, convection and radiation heat 3 cr. Free and forced vibrations for to create a complete functional mechatronics
Dynamics (3.0); 3 cr. Description of force, transfer. Prerequisite: MAT 235. undamped and viscously damped single- system. Prerequisites: ENG 202, EEN 206.
position, velocity and acceleration in fixed and degree -of-freedom systems. Conservation
moving reference frames. Kinematics and MEN 270 Computer-Aided Design (0.2); of energy approach and Rayleigh’s method. MEN 410 Internal Combustion Engines

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kinetics of particles, of collections of particles 1 cr. Application of existing CAD software Vibration of multi-degree-of-freedom (3.0); 3 cr. Analysis of internal combustion
and of rigid bodies. Energy and momentum to engineering problems: basic concepts systems, eigenvalue problems and mode engines: dynamics, thermodynamics,
concepts. Prerequisite: CEN 202. of engineering graphics in a computerized shapes. Modal analysis. Prerequisites: combustion, friction and wear, and
environment; Representation of engineering MEN 201, MEN 202, MAT 235. other factors affecting power, efficiency
MEN 202 Mechanics of Materials I (3.0); objects; 2D/3D representations, CAD and emissions. Design and operating
3 cr. Equilibrium, force and moment Standards. MEN 340 Manufacturing Processes (3.0); characteristics of different types of engines.
resultants. Stress/strain concepts, 3 cr. Fundamentals and technologies used in Prerequisite: MEN 310.
generalized Hooke’s law, classification of MEN 302 Mechanics of Materials II processing various industrial materials: casting,
material behavior. Axial loads, torsion of rods (3.0); 3 cr. Analysis of more complicated forging, machining, metal-sheet processing, MEN 430 Theory of Machines (3.0); 3 cr.
and circular bars. Pressure vessels. Bending problems in stress and strain. Energy joining techniques, etc. Prerequisites: MEN Kinematics of machinery: linkages, cams,
and shear stresses in beams. Analysis of methods, torsion of non-circular members. 200, Co-requisite: MEN 370. gears, bearings, belts, etc. Static and dynamic
statically determinate and indeterminate Shear center concept. Curved beams, balancing and force analysis of machines.
structures. Stress transformation, combined thick cylinders and rotating disks. Contact MEN 370 Graphics for Mechanical Prerequisites: MEN 201, MEN 370.
loading. Prerequisite: CEN 202. stresses. Prerequisites: MEN 202, MAT 235. Engineers (0.2); 1 cr. Application of the
basic concepts of engineering graphics MEN 435 Automated Controls (3.0); 3 cr.
MEN 210 Thermodynamics I (3.0); MEN 310 Heat Transfer (3.0); 3 cr. to the representation of mechanical Feedback analysis and control of linear systems,
3 cr. Fundamentals of engineering Mechanisms of heat transfer. Steady and components: shafts, bearings, fasteners, with emphasis on linear system dynamics,
thermodynamics: properties and behavior transient conduction: one and multiple keys, springs, gears, cams, etc.; Assembly time and frequency response, stability analysis,
of pure substances, concepts of work and dimensions, approximate and exact solution drawings; Dimensioning and tolerancing; classical control theory, and controller design
heat, systems and control volume analyses, procedure, introduction to numerical Standards. CAD tools are to be used for Mechanical Engineering applications.
first law, second law, entropy and entropy methods. Forced and free convection. throughout the course for representation Prerequisites: MEN 201, MAT 235.
production, introduction to availability, Carnot Applications to heat exchanger design and purposes. Prerequisite: MEN 270.
cycle. Prerequisite: PHS 203 or PHS 206 or performance evaluation. Introduction to MEN 437 Mechanical Engineering
CEN 201. thermal radiation. Prerequisite: MEN 211. MEN 376 Thermo/Fluid Laboratory (0.2); Design (3.0); 3 cr. Design of machine
Corequisite: MEN 321. elements. System reliability. Interchangeability
1 cr. Experiments related to fundamentals
MEN 211 Thermodynamics II (3.0); of fluid and thermal sciences. Topics of mechanical devices. Stress-strain
3 cr. Thermodynamic cycles: steam and MEN 320 Fluid Mechanics I (3.0); 3 cr. include fluid properties, flow regimes, flow relationship in mechanical elements
gas power systems, refrigeration and heat Fundamentals of fluid mechanics: fluid measurement, energy and power, heat configuration. Prerequisite: MEN 302.
pump systems. Compressible substances: properties, fluid statics and kinematics, transfer modes, pressure and temperature
thermodynamic properties, general inviscid flow, potential flow, simple viscous measurement, data acquisition. Prerequisite: MEN 439 Engineering Instrumentations
thermodynamic relations, virial equations incompressible flow. Flow analyses: control MEN 210. Corequisite: MEN 320. (3.0); 3 cr. Fundamentals of experimental
of state. Introduction to psychrometrics. volume analysis, differential analysis, methods, data acquisition and treatment,
Introduction to combustion and equilibrium dimensional analysis and similitude. Flow
MEN 400 Mechanics of Composite error analysis. Design and selection of
calculation. Prerequisite: MEN 210. equations: continuity, momentum and energy measurement tools used in mechanical
Materials (3.0); 3 cr. Introduction to
equations. Prerequisites: MEN 210, MAT 235. engineering. Prerequisite: MEN 401.
composite materials. Lamina and laminate
mechanical properties. Micromechanics.

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MEN 471 Manufacturing Technology biomechanics field. Prerequisite: MEN 200, components. Design, analysis and control of governing equations and mathematical
Laboratory (0.2); 1 cr. Experiments Corequisite: MEN 430. fluid power circuits. Prerequisite: MEN 321. approximations; partial differential and
related to fundamentals of manufacturing integral equations, discretization and
processes. Topics include properties of MEN 510 Energy Conversion (3.0); 3 cr. MEN 523 Applied Aerodynamics (3.0); solution methods, stability and convergence.
materials, metrology, foundry processes, Fundamentals of energy conversion: thermal 3 cr. Fundamental concepts of aerodynamics Introduction to physical modeling of
cold and hot working of metals, machining power plants, nuclear and fossil fuels, etc.; and their application to the design of airplanes, turbulence, combustion, and radiation.
processes and machines tools, welding and Energy resources; Energy conservation and automobiles and racing cars. Steady/ Prerequisites: MEN 310, MAT 335, CSC 212.
joining processes, heat treating techniques. recovery; Energy Storage; Pollution and unsteady, incompressible/compressible,
Prerequisite: MEN 340. environmental issues. Prerequisite: MEN 310. inviscid/viscous fluid flows over airplane MEN 570 Advanced Mechanical
wings, airplanes and automotive bodies. Engineering Graphics (0.2); 1 cr. Application
MEN 489 Approved Professional MEN 512 Industrial Refrigeration (3.0); Prerequisite: MEN 321. of the Building Information Modeling (BIM)
Training (0.0); 1 cr. Two-month-training in 3 cr. Fundamentals of refrigeration systems; through Computer Aided Design (CAD).
a mechanical engineering environment in Refrigeration cycles; Design and selection MEN 526 Fundamentals of Gas Turbines Mechanical, electrical &plumbing (MEP)
which the student is exposed to different of components; Cold storage facilities. (3.0); 3 cr. Types of gas turbines; Design plans are designed, documented, visualized
aspects of mechanical engineering practice Prerequisite: MEN 310. and selection of components: Compressors, and simulated. 3D parametric models of
and equipment: design, construction, Combustion Chambers, Turbines, Diffusers/ MEP systems from engineering design
testing, maintenance, etc. Prerequisite: MEN 515 Heating, Ventilating and Air- Nozzles; Systems for stationary, automotive and through construction documentation.
Department Approval. Conditioning (3.0); 3 cr. Design and analysis aircraft applications. Prerequisite: MEN 310.
of HVAC systems and components, comfort, MEN 571 Design and Machinery
MEN 503 Theory of Plates and Shells cooling and heating load calculations, piping MEN 534 Joining Processes: Welding, Laboratory (0.2); 1 cr. Applications of
(3.0); 3 cr. Rectangular and circular plates. and duct design, domestic hot and cold Soldering and Brazing (3.0); 3 cr. Analysis mechanical design techniques to complex
Variational methods in the analysis of plates water system. Introduction to refrigeration. of various joining processes: mechanisms of systems. Topics include mechanisms - linkages,

MEN
and shells. Plates of unusual shape. Shear Prerequisite: MEN 310. surface bonding; welding metallurgy; effect springs, gears and gear trains, bearings, etc… -
deformation effects. Large deformation of heat input on resulting microstructures; assembly processes, geometric dimensioning
analysis. Analysis of cylindrical shells. MEN 516 Piping Networks (3.0); 3 cr. residual stresses and distortion; welding and tolerance, mechanical vibrations, balancing
Prerequisite: MEN 302. Design of piping networks with emphasis processes: MIG, TIG, Laser, electron of machineries. Prerequisites: MEN 330,
on water distribution systems in buildings: beam, spot welding, resistance welding. MEN 430, MEN 471.
MEN 507 Structural Fatigue (3.0); 3 cr. plumbing systems, fire-fighting systems, Prerequisite: MEN 340.
Fatigue design and analysis, strain-life hot and cold water distribution; Codes and MEN 573 Mechatronics and Control
versus stress-life methods, mean stress standards. Prerequisite: MEN 321. MEN 540 Robots and Manipulators (3.0); Laboratory (0.2); 1 cr. Applications of
accounting relationships, notch stress and 3 cr. Concepts underlying the design and control theory to mechanical systems and
strain analysis, dos and don’ts in design, MEN 517 Solar Energy (3.0); 3 cr. application of computer-controlled manipulators: evaluation of their performance. Topics
residual stresses and their effects on Fundamentals of solar radiation, design and Manipulator geometry, work volume, sensors, include feedback systems, PLC control
fatigue strength, variable amplitude loading, analysis of solar systems for both low and feedback control of manipulator linkages, systems, mechatronics systems, etc.
multi axial fatigue. Prerequisite: CEN 203 or high temperature applications, passive and kinematics, trajectory planning, programming, Prerequisites: MEN 401, MEN 435, EEN 207.
MEN 202. active solar thermal engineering, design of robot system architecture, applications in
solar collectors, energy storage systems. mechanical engineering. Prerequisite: MEN MEN 575 Additive Manufacturing
MEN 508 Engineering Biomechanics Prerequisite: MEN 310. 435. Corequisite: MEN 430. Laboratory (0.2); 1 cr. Integration and
(3.0); 3 cr. Overview of the structure and usage of digital additive manufacturing as a
mechanics of the musculoskeletal system MEN 518 Renewable Energy Systems MEN 541 Automotive Mechatronics modern technique. Overview of the diverse
with an emphasis on human gait. Use of the (3.0); 3 cr. Renewable energy resources (3.0); 3 cr. Fundamentals of automotive technologies of additive manufacturing.
concepts of mechanical engineering along and systems: Solar energy, wind mechatronics; Overview of sensors Application of 3D printing technologies and
with the anatomical and anthropometric energy, geothermal energy, biomass, and actuators used in motor vehicles; experimentation with different materials.
parameters to understand the mechanics etc. Applications in buildings and power Communication protocols and control Topics include manufacturing of 3D printing
of the musculoskeletal components under generation. Prerequisite: MEN 310. systems. Prerequisite: MEN 401. machines, mechanical properties of printed
static/dynamic loading. Modeling of the objects, understanding the various printing
bones, tendons, cartilage and muscles MEN 520 Fluid Power Control (3.0); MEN 550 Computational Methods in settings and their effects on print quality,
using composite material homogenization 3 cr. Fundamentals of fluid power Thermal and Fluid Mechanics (3.0); 3 cr. strength, speed, and cost, optimizing designs
and viscoelastic theories. The function of technology: hydraulic fluids and system Physical and mathematical foundations of based on the technology used, selecting
joints and artificial joints will be discussed as components like pumps, valves, motors, computational fluid mechanics and heat appropriate materials for the application,
well as emerging new technologies in the and cylinders; pneumatic systems, fluidic transfer with emphasis on applications: introduction to product design.

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Minor in Mathematics (15 credits) Undergraduate Courses: Mathematics

This minor is intended primarily for students in fields of study that require strong MAT 101 Pre-Calculus (3.0); 3 cr. This Transcendental functions, inverse functions

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mathematical skills, such as Engineering, Computer Science, and Physics. Depending on course covers integer exponents, scientific and their derivatives, hyperbolic functions
the choice of courses, the student can, for instance, enhance his or her understanding in notation, measurements, polynomials and their derivatives, and techniques of
the areas of real and complex analysis, algebra, and/or numerical analysis. equations, factoring, rational equations; integration will also be studied. Prerequisite:
complex numbers; quadratic equations MAT 111 or Placement.
Admission Requirements and inequalities, roots and radicals, rational
General requirements for admission to this minor are those of the University policy on exponents; radical equations. Prerequisite: MAT 202 Mathematics for Arts (3.0);
Undergraduate Academic Minors. A minor in Mathematics may not include more than 2 Placement or Freshman Standing. 3 cr. This course covers principles of
courses (6 credits) which are counted in the student’s “Major Requirements” category. coordinate geometry, symmetry of motion,
MAT 103 Basic Mathematics for rigid motions; reflections, rotations,
Pool of Courses Architects (3.0); 3 cr. This course translation; glide reflections, classifying
MAT 215, MAT 219, MAT 224, MAT 235, MAT 305, MAT 326 or MAT 325, MAT 333, helps students acquire skills in calculus, patterns, symmetry of scale and fractals.
MAT 335, MAT 339, MAT 411, MAT 412, MAT 421, MAT 423. trigonometry and finding basic areas and Prerequisite: Sophomore Standing.
volumes. The topics covered include:
Graduation Requirements and Suggested Schedule solving systems of linear equations, MAT 204 Mathematics for Business
To satisfy the requirements of a minor in mathematics, students must pass 5 courses as solving linear inequalities and quadratic and Economics I (3.0); 3 cr. This course is
follows: equations; linear and quadratic graphs; designed to introduce topics in calculus and
• 2 courses (6 credits) from the pool: finding mensuration (area and volume) of matrix analysis with applications to business,
MAT 219, MAT 215 or MAT 235 various geometric shapes with practical management, economics and social science.
• 2 courses (6 credits) from the pool: applications; trigonometric skills; metric Prerequisite: Sophomore Standing.
MAT 325 or MAT 326, MAT 305, MAT 333, MAT 335, MAT 339 relations in a triangle; polar coordinates;
• 1 course (3 credits) from the pool: basic differentiation; basic indefinite and MAT 206 Financial Mathematics (3.0);
MAT 400, MAT 411, MAT 412, MAT 413, MAT 421, MAT 423 definite integration. 3 cr. This course describes the fundamental
concepts of financial mathematics and how
“D”is the passing grade for each course, and the minor should be completed with a GPA of 2.0. MAT 105 Principles of Calculus (3.0); their values are applied in calculating the
3 cr. This course covers coordinate systems; present and accumulated values of various
lines in the plane, functions and graphs, limits streams of cash flows as a basis for future
and continuity, differentiation, variation and use in: reserving, valuation, pricing, asset/
concavity, maxima and minima, and graphing. liability management, investment income,
Other topics covered include exponential capital budgeting and valuing contingent
and logarithmic functions, antiderivatives, cash flows. The course also introduces
definite and indefinite integrals. Prerequisite: financial instruments such as derivatives and
Placement or Freshman Standing. the concept of no-arbitrage. Prerequisite:
Sophomore Standing.
MAT 111 Calculus and Analytic
Geometry I (3.0); 3 cr. This course covers MAT 211 Discrete Mathematics (3.0);
functions and graphs, rate of change, 3 cr. This course describes arithmetic
graphing, limit and continuity as well in different bases, set theory, relations
as derivatives and differentiation rules. and functions, mathematical reasoning
Applications of derivatives, maximum, and induction, counting techniques,
minimum, the mean value theorem, L’Hôpital’s permutations and combinations, logic,
rule will also be studied. Prerequisite: Boolean algebra; and lattice theory.
Placement or Freshman Standing. Prerequisite: Sophomore Standing.

MAT 112 Calculus and Analytic MAT 213 Calculus III (3.0); 3 cr. This
Geometry II (3.0); 3 cr. This course course covers improper integrals, infinite
covers integration; applications of definite sequences and series, and power series.
integrals; areas, volumes, length, moments.

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Students will also stury Taylor and Maclaurin

series, polar coordinates including graphing,
integration and areas in polar coordinates.
Vectors and vector-valued functions and
motion in space will also be included.
Prerequisite: MAT 112 or Placement.

MAT 214 Applied Linear Algebra (3.0);

3 cr. This course is an introduction to basic
of the mathematics that forms the underlying
basis of 3D graphics and games. It includes
a focused review of different mathematical
topics in calculus, algebra and numerical
methods that are required in the design of
game engines and 3D graphics. This course
provides not only theoretical mathematical
background, but also many examples and
exercises on how these concepts are used
to affect how a game looks and plays.
mathematical expectation, variance,
confidence intervals. it also includes:
estimation, testing of statistical hypotheses,
regression and correlation, and analysis of
variance. Corequisite: MAT 224.

MAT 333 Complex Variables (3.0);

3 cr. This course covers analytic functions,
derivatives, Cauchy-Riemann equations,
map, geodesics, curvature, minimal
surfaces, the Gauss-Bonnet Theorem,
and an introduction to smooth manifolds.
Prerequisite: MAT 224.

MAT 411 Algebra I (3.0); 3 cr. This course

focuses on groups such as: permutation
groups, finite abelian groups, and the
Sylow theorems and their applications.
Prerequisite: Senior standing.
ideas and techniques of Linear Algebra for complex integration, Cauchy integral
sophomore students. The course covers Prerequisite: MAT 214 or MAT 215. theorem, power series, Laurent series,
Linear systems Matrices, Determinants, residue theorem, conformal mapping, MAT 412 Topology I (3.0); 3 cr. This course
Eigen values and Eigen vectors. Each of these MAT 235 Ordinary Differential and Cauchy-Christofe ll transformation. covers review of set theory and logic, metric
topics is followed by one or more applications. Equations (3.0); 3 cr. This course covers Prerequisite: MAT 224. spaces, topological spaces, connectedness and

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Prerequisite: Sophomore Standing. Ffrst-order ordinary differential equations. It compactness. Prerequisite: Senior Standing.
also includes higher-order linear differential MAT 335 Partial Differential Equations
MAT 215 Linear Algebra I (3.0); 3 cr. equations, power series solution such (3.0); 3 cr. This course covers second order MAT 413 Advanced Calculus I (3.0);
Linear systems and matrices and their as: ordinary and singular points, Laplace linear partial differential equations - heat, 3 cr. This course includes the topological
applications, determinants, vector spaces, transform, convolution, and systems of wave and Laplace’s equations; Fourier series; properties of the real number system, uniform
subspaces, basis and dimension, rank, and linear differential equations. Prerequisite: separation of variables; Fourier Integral; continuity, Weierstrass approximation
nullity will be studied in this course, as well MAT 213. Fourier and Laplace transforms; Dirichlet and theorem, Riemann-Steiltjes integral, uniform
as,. eigenvalues and eigenvectors, linear Neumann problems for different domains; convergence, improper integrals with
transformations and their algebraic properties. MAT 305 Number Theory (3.0); 3 cr. first order equations; characteristic method; a parameter, and the Beta and Gamma
Prerequisite: Sophomore Standing. This course covers foundations of systems of equations. Prerequisites: MAT functions. Corequisite: Senior Standing.
arithmetic, properties of integers and prime 224, MAT 235.
MAT 219 Mathematical Logic and Set numbers, unique factorization, congruence, MAT 421 Algebra II (3.0); 3 cr. This course
Theory (3.0); 3 cr. This course covers Diophantine equations, theorems of Fermat, MAT 336 Numerical Methods for focuses on rings such as: ideals; quotient
axiomatic theory of sets; the axiom of choice, Euler, and Wilson, and quadratic reciprocity. Finance (3.0); 3 cr. This course covers the rings, Euclidean rings, polynomial rings,
prepositional logic, quantification theory, Prerequisite: MAT 219. basics of financial theory, basics of numerical field extensions, automorphism of fields,
formal construction of the sets N; Z; Q; R; analysis, numerical integration, deterministic separable and normal extensions, finite
and C. Cardinal numbers and their arithmetic, MAT 315 Linear Algebra II (3.0); 3 cr. and Monte-Carlo methods, and finite fields, and Galois theory. Prerequisites: MAT
ordinal numbers and transfinite induction. This course covers inner product spaces, difference methods for partial differential 411 and senior standing.
Prerequisite: Sophomore Standing. orthonormal spaces, orthogonal matrices, equations. Prerequisite: MAT 204.
change of basis, eigenvalues, orthogonal MAT 423 Advanced Calculus II (3.0);
MAT 224 Calculus IV (3.0); 3 cr. This diagonalization, and Applications. topics MAT 339 Numerical Analysis (3.0); 3 cr. This course covers Jacobian’s of
course covers cylinders and quadric surfaces also Include: general linear transformations, 3 cr. This course covers error analysis, transformations, functional dependence,
including functions of several variables: limits, inverse of and matrix of a linear transformation, roots for non-linear equations, polynomial transformations of multiple integrals, extremal
continuity, partial derivatives, Chain Rule, and similarity. Prerequisite: MAT 215. interpolation, approximation of functions by problems of functions of several variables,
directional derivatives, gradients, tangent polynomials, and numerical differentiation integrals over curves and surfaces, differential
planes, differentials, extreme values, and MAT 325 Elements of Probability and integration. Prerequisites: MAT 213 and forms, independence of path, and exact
Lagrange multipliers. Multiple integrals will (3.0); 3 cr. This course covers probability of exposure to MATLAB. differential forms. Prerequisite: MAT 413.
also be discussed such as: areas and volumes, events, axioms of probability, conditioning
triple integrals in rectangular, cylindrical and and independence, random variable and MAT 400 Elementary Differential MAT 460 Special Topics in Mathematics
spherical coordinates. Integration in vector expectations, discrete and continuous Geometry (3.0); 3 cr. The main purpose (3.0); 3 cr. Students will study selected
fields, Green’s Theorem in the plane, Stoke’s distributions, moment generating functions, of this course is the study of curves and contemporary topics in Mathematics.
Theorem, and the Divergence Theorem. and the Central Limit Theorem. Corequisite: surfaces in three-dimensional Euclidean Prerequisite: Specified when Offered.
Prerequisite: MAT 213. MAT 224. space: Tangent space, vector fields, Gauss

MAT 227 Mathematics for Computer MAT 326 Probability and Statistics for
Games and Animation (3.0); 3 cr. This Engineers (3.0); 3 cr. This course covers
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7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate

learning strategies. Undergraduate Courses: Civil Engineering

Degree Requirements CEN 201 Engineering Mechanics (3.0); CEN 250 Surveying (2.0); 2 cr. Surveying
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering offers one program leading to the 3 cr. Forces; free body diagrams; beams; and instrumentation; Introduction to
degree of Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering. The course requirements of the trusses, tension, compression, shear optical, photographical, mathematical,
degree involve a total of 150 credits divided into the following pools: and bending moment diagrams; stress- and geometrical principles relevant to
strain relationship; stress in beams due to photogrammetry and remote sensing;
Liberal Arts Curriculum 27 cr. bending and shear forces; torsion of circular introduction to global positioning system.
members, buckling of columns. Opened
Core Requirements 42 cr. only to EE and CCE students. CEN 251 Field Surveying (0.2); 1 cr.
CHM 211, CHM 271, GEO 201, ENG 200, ENG 202, ENG 270, MAT 213, Field plane surveying; topographic mapping;
MAT 215, MAT 224, MAT 235, MAT 326, MAT 339, MEN 201, MEN 215, CEN 202 Statics (3.0); 3 cr. Forces, location survey and route surveying.
PHS 206, PHS 275, PHS 373. moments and couples; free body diagrams; Corequisite: CEN 250.
problems involving beams, trusses,
Major Requirements 65 cr. and various engineering applications. CEN 271 Civil Engineering CAD (0.2);
CEN 202, CEN 203, CEN 204, CEN 210, CEN 220, CEN 221, CEN 250, CEN 251, Corequisite: ENG 200. 1 cr. This is an introductory course lab on CAD
CEN 271, CEN 304, CEN 311, CEN 320, CEN 330, CEN 343, CEN 360, CEN 361, tools to be used by engineers and architects.
CEN 362, CEN 365, CEN 392, CEN 393, CEN 431, CEN 440, CEN 443, CEN 461, CEN 203 Mechanics of Materials (3.0); CAD systems are interface soft wares. The
CEN 463, CEN 470, CEN 472, CEN 598, CEN 599. 3 cr. Tension, compression, shear and bending CAD systems shall be used in conjunction
moment diagrams; torsion; stress-strain with civil engineering basic drafting tools to

CEN
Approved Professional Training 1 cr. relationship; stresses in beams; pressure form visualizations in 2D and 3D engineering
CEN 489. vessel; combined loading and asymmetric entities. It constitutes the basic knowledge
bending; Mohr’s circle beam deflections; in AutoCAD, TransCAD, and other CAD
buckling of columns. Prerequisite: CEN 202. software systems.
Technical Electives 12 cr.
Choose any four courses from the following pool:
CEN 370, CEN 351, CEN 364, CEN 407, CEN 430, CEN 493, CEN 520, CEN 521, CEN 204 Mechanics of Materials CEN 304 Construction Materials (3.0); 3 cr.
CEN 522, CEN 524, CEN 530, CEN 532, CEN 543, CEN 544, CEN 560, CEN 580, Laboratory (0.2); 1 cr. Testing for material Introduction to construction materials for
CEN 594, MEN 400. characterization. Experiments related to civil engineers. Characteristics of the primary
static and fatigue testing of various types of material types used in civil and construction
materials. Tests include tension, compression, engineering. Overview of various test
Or you may choose to follow a concentration on one of the tracks below:
bending and buckling. Prerequisite: CEN 203. procedures for the evaluation of materials.
Concentration: Structural and Material Engineering
Prerequisite: CEN 203.
CEN 407, CEN 493, CEN 510, CEN 520, CEN 521, CEN 522, CEN 523, CEN 524,
CEN 541, CEN 580, CEN 581, CEN 594, MEN 400. CEN 210 Structures I (3.0); 3 cr. Structural
Concentration: Geo-Environmental Engineering forms; analysis of structurally determinate CEN 311 Structures II (3.0); 3 cr. Analysis
CEN 393, CEN 461, CEN 493, CEN 530, CEN 532, CEN 560, CEN 580, CEN 581, structures; moving loads, influence lines; of statically indeterminate structures;
CEN 594. introduction to indeterminate structures. methods of consistent deformations, slope,
Collapse and analysis. Prerequisite: CEN 203. deflection, and moment distribution. Energy
Concentration: Transportation and Planning Engineering
theorems and applications to trusses,
CEN 393, CEN 450, CEN 543, CEN 544, CEN 493, CEN 594.
CEN 220 Soil Mechanics (3.0); 3 cr. beams, and frames. Prerequisite: CEN 210.
Concentration: Construction Management
CEN 370, CEN 393, CEN 471, CEN 493, CEN 594. Stress-strain relations and properties of soil,
seepage and flow nets. Bearing capacity of CEN 320 Foundation Engineering (3.0);
Free Electives 3 cr. soils, footings on sand and clay. Prerequisite: 3 cr. Subsurface explorations, methods of
CEN 203. exploration and sampling, bearing capacity
Include any courses, of sophomore level (200-level) or above, offered by
and design of shallow and deep foundations,
the University.
CEN 221 Soil Mechanics Laboratory (0.2); settlement analysis, stability of retaining
1 cr. The nature of soil behavior; laboratory walls. Prerequisite: CEN 220.
tests include physical properties of soils,
stress-strain relationships, compressibility, CEN 330 Concrete Design I (3.0); 3 cr.
and shear strength. Prerequisite: CEN 220. Behavior of reinforced concrete. Ultimate

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Minor in English (18 credits) Undergraduate Courses: English

Students minoring in English must successfully complete a total of 18 credits with a ENL 002 Intensive English II (9.0); 0 cr. ENL 230 English in the Workplace (3.0);
minimum average of 2.0/4.0 in the minor courses. A minimum of “C” is required in ENL 213. Designed to improve the students’ level of 3 cr. This course provides students with
English and to prepare for University, this the practical technical skills required for
Option I: Language (18 cr.) course emphasizes reading, writing, speaking, professional communication. Corequisite:
ENL 301 and grammar. The passing Grade is “D.” ENL 213.
9 credits at the 300-level
6 credits at the 400-level ENL 105 College English I (3.0); 3 cr. ENL 231 Work Ready Now (3.0); 3 cr.
This course places emphasis on listening, The Work Ready Now course is designed
Option II: Literature (18 cr.) speaking, reading, and writing skills that will to provide students with foundational “soft
LIR 214 enable students to succeed in other courses skills” and work-based learning experiences
3 credits at the 200-level offered at NDU. The passing grade for this to prepare them for success in the
12 credits at the 300 and 400-levels course (non-credit carrying) is “D.” workplace. Work Ready Now is designed
to facilitate participatory, hands-on teaching
ENL 110 College English II (3.0); 3 cr. and learning.
This course bridges the gaps for those

ENL
students who need to reinforce the basic ENL 301 Introduction to the Study
skills taught in ENL 105 in order to succeed of Language (3.0); 3 cr. This course is
in sophomore-level University courses. an introduction to the study of language,
Emphasis is on consolidating research its nature, structure, and development.
techniques and further development of Corequisite: ENL 213.
academic reading and writing skills. The
passing grade for this course (non-credit ENL 311 Phonetics (3.0); 3 cr. This
carrying) is “D.” course is a study of articulatory phonetics
with emphasis on English sound systems.
ENL 111 Public Speaking (3.0); 3 cr. This Practice in phonetic transcription will be
course introduces freshman students to the conducted. Corequisite: ENL 301.
art of public speaking and communication
in the English language. It emphasizes ENL 312 Morphology (3.0); 3 cr. This course
personal experience, informative, and focuses on word formation and the attempts
persuasive speaking. The course also aims to formulate a theory of word structure.
to prepare for a successful transition into Corequisite: ENL 301.
academic life for freshmen.
ENL 313 Syntax (3.0); 3 cr. This course is
ENL 213 Sophomore English Rhetoric an analysis of phrase and sentence structure
(3.0); 3 cr. The course aims at developing in English and their immediate constituents
the use of logic and reasoning in and types. Corequisite: ENL 312.
argumentation. A properly-documented
critical paper is required. Prerequisite: ENL ENL 314 English Vocabulary (3.0); 3 cr.
110 or placement. This course is a detailed study of meaning
relationships, with a study of borrowings
ENL 223 Communication Arts (3.0); 3 cr. from other languages. Corequisite: ENL 312.
This course is designed to introduce the
student to the art and science of speech- ENL 315 Transformational Grammar
making and communicating with others. (3.0); 3 cr. This course involves students
Corequisite: ENL 213. in solving exercises in a transformational
generative syntax of English. Chomsky’s
grammar models are included. Corequisite:
ENL 313.

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LIR 217 American Literature to the End of the 19th Century

LIR 305 Novel to the End of the 19th Century Common Engineering Courses
ARP 215 Cultural Themes in Lebanese Architecture
FAP 215 Art and Culture The Faculty of Engineering offers general courses of interest to all degree programs:
MUS 210 Music Appreciation
HIT 211 History of Lebanon ENG 200 Introduction to Engineering learned and entrepreneurship, research
POS 225 Politics of Catholic Social Theory (2.0); 2 cr. Engineering design: needs, and development, market strategy,
HTM 326 Domestic Travel and Tourism Development specifications, feasibility, models. System, management of entrepreneurial firms and
HTM 201 Introduction to Tourism & Hospitality Management detailed alternative and optimum design. products, networking, startups, examples of
NTR 215 Foods and Nutrition of World Cultures Reliability and liability. Communication. projects leading to multinational companies.
COA 315 World Cinema Survey Patents and copyrights. Ethics, Corequisite:
COA 350 Current Issues ENG 270. ENG 250: Robotics and Society (3.0);
3 cr. This course introduces the basics of
B. Social Sciences ENG 201 Introduction to Engineering industrial and mobile robots. It covers the
SOL 201 Introduction to Sociology (3.0); 3 cr. Engineering design: needs, interaction of robotics with the multiple
SOL 316 Society and Women specifications, feasibility, models. System, facets of society (ethics, politics, law, etc.).
SOL 322 Family: Sociological Perspectives detailed alternative and optimum design. While robots are doing their tasks with more
SOL 323 Society and Role of Global Intercultural Communication Reliability and liability. Communication. intelligence, they also raise issues of data
PSL 201 Introduction to Psychology Patents and copyrights. Ethics. protection, privacy and ethics. It also covers
MGT 201 Fundamentals of Management basic knowledge of electronics, sensors,
MRK 201 Fundamentals of Marketing ENG 202 Computers and Engineering actuators, motion couplings, Internet of
ECN 211 Principles of Microeconomics (3.0); 3 cr. Introduction to basic Things (IoT), etc.
ECN 212 Principles of Macroeconomics programming in engineering using software
ENG 220 Engineering Innovation tools such as Python and MATLAB. ENG 270 Introduction to Engineering
ENG 210 Introduction to Engineering Economy Introduction to number conversions and Laboratory (0.2); 1 cr. Introduction to
CSC 206 Games and Society systems. Corequisite: MAT 215. experimental work in engineering for first
year students including experiments from
Category VI. Applied and Life Sciences 3 cr. ENG 210: Introduction to Engineering different engineering fields. Engineering

ENG
One course from: Economy (3.0); 3 cr. Interest and time value design projects using relevant software and
AST 201 Discovering Astronomy of money. Investment, financing, depreciation, hardware tools and based on the design
BIO 201 Your Body in Action and economic selection. Analysis of process covered in ENG 200. Corequisite:
CSC 202 Computers for Visual Arts engineering costs and capital investment in ENG 200.
ENG 250 Robotics and Society the design and implementation of engineering
ENS 201 Introduction to Environmental Science projects. Prerequisite: ENG 200. ENG 310: Ethics in Engineering (3.0); 3 cr.
ENS 202 The Environment and Sustainable Development Ethical issues in the practice of engineering:
GIS 211 Principles of Geographical Information Sciences ENG 220: Engineering Innovation (3.0); corporate responsibility; personal rights;
HEA 201 Health Awareness 3 cr. Introduces students to innovative honesty, ethical aspects of safety, risk
HEA 204 Contemporary Health Issues thinking and practice and how and liability and conflicts of interest;
MIS 201 Management Information Systems entrepreneurship and technological environmental issues and sustainability;
NTR 201 Basic Human Nutrition innovation are organically related. It includes codes of ethics; emphasis on developing the
topics, such as life skills in innovative capacity for independent ethical analysis of
thoughts and actions, engineers vital role real cases. Prerequisite: ENL 213.
in problem-solving and innovation, lessons

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Minor in Physics (15 credits) Undergraduate Courses: Physics

The Minor in Physics aims to give students who are literate in mathematics a basic PHS 101 General Physics I (3.0); 3 cr. to thermodynamics: Kinetic Theory, Zeroth,
background enabling them to approach any applied or advanced topic in physics. It makes This is a basic course covering: vectors, First and Second Law of Thermodynamics.
them eligible for graduate work in physics without the need for remedial courses or a Newton’s laws of motion, particle Vibrations: Simple Harmonic Motion,
disadvantage vis-à-vis physics majors. More specifically, the Minor in Physics will: kinematics and dynamics, work, energy, Damped and Forced Oscillators, Coupled
• Prepare students to work on advanced topics in Physics; linear and angular momentum, rotational Oscillators and Normal modes, Damped
• Give a math major an edge when pursuing a teaching career in sciences and motion, rigid body, equilibrium and Statistics. and Forced Coupled Oscillators. Waves:
mathematics; and Prerequisite: Freshman Standing. Mechanical waves as a chain of coupled
• Give the engineer more problem-solving techniques, crucial for his or her career. oscillators, harmonic waves, Fourier
PHS 102 General Physics II (0.2); combination of waves. Prerequisite:
The minor proposed is aimed at scientifically minded students who already possess 1 cr. . This is a basic course covering Sophomore standing.
the necessary mathematical skills to tackle advanced physics courses. It will be most electric fields and electrical potential; DC-
attractive for engineering and math students. circuits; magnetic fields; capacitance and PHS 207 Development of Science
inductance; AC-circuits and electromagnetic and Technology (3.0); 3 cr. This
Admission Requirements waves. Prerequisite: Freshman Standing. course covers the principal periods in the
General requirements for admission to this minor are those of the University policy on development of the scientific thought. The
“Undergraduate Academic Minors.” No additional requirements are needed. PHS 171 General Physics I Laboratory contribution of individuals like Aristotle,
(0.2); 1 cr. This is a laboratory course Ptolemy, Copernicus, Galileo, Newton,
Pool of Courses illustrating the principles and experiments Darwin, Mendel, and Einstein. Prerequisite:
PHS 213, PHS 304, PHS 415, PHS 417*, PHS 436 taught in General Physics I. Corequisite: Sophomore Standing.
PHS 101.
Graduation Requirements and Suggested Schedule PHS 208 Physics for Life Sciences I
To satisfy the graduation requirements of a minor in Physics, students must pass all 5 PHS 172 General Physics II Laboratory (3.0); 3 cr. This course covers mechanics,
courses from the pool of courses listed above. Students are not exempted from the (0.2); 1 cr. This is a laboratory course relativity, hydrostatics, hydrodynamics,
prerequisites of these courses. The level of mathematics required in PHS 303 and above illustrating the principles and experiments thermodynamics, and the physics of
is MAT 335. A suggested schedule is as follows: taught in General Physics II. Corequisite: waves, with special emphasis on biological
• First semester (1 course; 3 credits): PHS 213 PHS 102. applications, Prerequisite: Sophomore
• Second semester (2 courses; 6 credits): PHS 304, PHS 417 Standing.
• Third semester (2 courses; 7 credits): PHS 415, PHS 436 PHS 201 Physics for GIS (3.0); 3 cr.
This is a basic course covering the physics PHS 209 Physics for Life Sciences II
“D” is the passing grade for each course, and the minor should be completed with a behind geographic information systems: (3.0); 3 cr. This course covers electricity
GPA of 2.0. kinematics in 1D & 2D, Equilibrium & Non- and magnetism, modern physics: early
equilibrium applications of Newton’s laws quantum theory with emphasis on atomic
of motion, gravitational force, dynamics and molecular applications, spectroscopy,
of uniform circular motion – satellites, nuclear physics, statistical mechanics, with
geometric optics, optical instruments, special emphasis on biological and medical
wave nature of light, and special relativity – applications. Prerequisite: Sophomore
physics behind GPS systems. Prerequisites: Standing.
Sophomore Standing.
PHS 212 Electricity and Magnetism
PHS 203 General Physics III (3.0); 3 cr. (3.0); 3 cr. This course focuses on
This course covering waves and corpuscles, electrostatics: field, potential and dielectric,
sound, acoustics, reflection and refraction DC circuits and laws, Magnetic field,
* EEN 330 taken at the Departments of Electrical and Computer and Communication Engineering is of light; interference and diffraction; Ampere’s and Faraday’s laws, induction,
equivalent to PHS 417. Students from these majors may ask to replace PHS 417 with EEN 330. polarization, spectrometry, and laser optics. AC circuits, and Qualitative discussion of
Prerequisite: Sophomore Standing. Maxwell’s equations. Corequisite: MAT 224.

PHS 206 Heat, Vibration and Waves PHS 213 Modern Physics (3.0); 3 cr.
(3.0); 3 cr. This course is an introduction This course focuses on Special Relativity,

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Degree Requirements (92 credits)

General Chemistry Undergraduate Courses: Chemistry

Liberal Arts Curriculum (LAC) 27 cr. CHM 101 General Chemistry I (3.0), 3 cr. stoichiometric calculations, limiting reagent,
This course is an introductory course about and reaction yield are practiced in this
the atomic theory, chemical bonding and course. The different states of matter are
Students majoring in Chemistry are not allowed to count CHM courses within
periodicity, stoichiometry; the state of covered with the emphasis on the gas laws
the pool of required LAC courses. and the kinetic molecular theory of gases,
matter, gases and solutions.
and the colligative properties in the liquid
Core Requirements 25 cr. state. Finally, acids and bases, titration,
CHM 211, CHM 215, CHM 221, CHM 222, CHM 272, MAT 213, MAT 224, CHM 102 General Chemistry II (3.0); 3 cr.
This course covers chemical equilibrium, and buffers are discussed in the context of
PHS 212, PHS 271. chemical equilibrium.
acids and bases, electrochemistry, an
overview of the groups in the periodic table,
Major Requirements 34 cr. CHM 211 Principles of Chemistry

CHM
and an introduction to organic chemistry and
CHM 321, CHM 322, CHM 323, CHM 327, CHM 335, CHM 372, CHM 374,
nuclear chemistry. Prerequisite: CHM 101. (3.0); 3 cr. This course deals with chemical
CHM 440, CHM 490.
nomenclature, stoichiometry, atomic
Choose three Chemistry courses, 3 credits each. These courses should be
CHM 171 General Chemistry I theory, Lewis structure and VSEPR model,
at the 300 level and above.
Laboratory (0.2); 1 cr. This course is intermolecular forces, hybridization, acid-base
based on selected experiments in general and solubility equilibria, thermochemistry,
Free Electives 6 cr. thermodynamics, kinetics, redox reactions.
chemistry I. Corequisite: CHM 101.
The course is designed for sciences and
CHM 201 Chemistry in Everyday Life engineering students.
(3.0); 3 cr. This course emphasizes the
importance of chemistry in our everyday CHM 213 Basic Organic Chemistry
life. It provides students with a practical (3.0); 3 cr. This course provides a brief
understanding of substances such as fuel, overview to basic principles in Organic
plastics, detergents, and drugs. This helps Chemistry including the nomenclature,
them to adopt sustainable practices and structure, synthesis and reaction of the main
healthier lifestyles. function groups of organic compounds.
Prerequisite: CHM 205 or CHM 211.
CHM 202 Chemistry of Art (3.0); 3 cr.
This chemistry course is directed to CHM 215 Quantitative Analysis (3.3);
students with no prior knowledge in 4 cr. This course deals with the theoretical
chemistry. It explores the intersection of and practical aspects of chemical analysis. It
chemistry with arts. The Basic principles covers the principles of chemical equilibrium
of chemistry are applied to topics of colors, and its application on gravimetric and
paints, paper, fibers, clay, glass, and metals. titrimetric methods of analysis in addition to
Art conservation and restoration, in addition the fundamental principles of spectorscopy.
to chemical hazards in art, are also covered. Statistical evaluation of the accuracy and
precision of experimental data is discussed.
CHM 205 Basic Chemistry (3.0); 3 cr. This Prerequisite: CHM 205 or CHM 211.
course provides a contemporary introduction
to the basic principles in chemistry. It CHM 221 Organic Chemistry I (3.0);
covers the principles of elements, atoms, 3 cr. This course is an introduction to the
and molecules, their physical changes, basic principles and concepts of organic
chemical reactivity, and electronic structure. chemistry with an emphasis on the relation
It develops an understanding of bonding between structure and properties, chemistry
and structure, in addition to naming various of hydrocarbons and steriochemistry.
compounds. Applications concerning Prerequisite: CHM 211.
quantitative composition of compounds,

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Minor in Food Safety and Quality Management (15 credits)

The Minor in Food Safety and Quality Management aims to provide prospective students
with the knowledge and skills needed to understand food hazard and their potential risks,
their sources, risk analysis, and management processes and strategies used to assure the
quality and safety of food products.

This Minor is generally open to students majoring in Biology, Chemistry, and Nursing or
Medical Lab Technology as well as to Nutrition and Hotel Management students.

Admission requirements
For admission requirements for the Minor in Food Safety and Quality Management, refer
to the section titled, “General Rules and Regulations for Minors at NDU,” of this Catalog.
FQM 200
Undergraduate Courses: Food Safety and Quality Management

Food Security and

Sustainability (3.0); 3cr. This course covers
the basic principles of natural resources
management and food security within a
global perspective. Food security and social
responsibility from the Green Revolution to
the current urge for sustainability at all levels,
intensive and extensive agricultural systems,
research innovation, and pertinent global and
national trends are discussed.

FQM 280 Training in Food

enzymes, and water) resulting from
processing and preparation. It also focuses
on the principles of food spoilage and
food preservation, and the manufacturing
of traditional Lebanese food products.
Prerequisite: FQM 320.

FQM 325 Food Analysis (1.2); 2 cr.

An introduction to laboratory methods for
chemical analysis of nutrients and chemicals
in food products. Prerequisite: CHM 205.
Corequisite: FQM 320.
Establishments I (0.3); 1 cr. This course
provides students with supervised training FQM 380 Training in Food
Graduation requirements in one of the food service institutions or Establishments II (0.3); 1 cr. This course
To satisfy the requirements of a Minor in Food Safety and Quality Management, a student food industries. Prerequisite: Sophomore involves students in supervised advanced
must complete the following courses: Standing. training in one of the food service institutions
FQM 322; or food industries.
FQM 422; FQM 320 Food Chemistry (2.0); 2 cr. This
FQM 427; course covers the chemical composition and FQM 415 Food Processing Engineering
MGT 429. physical and sensory properties of foods with (3.0); 3 cr. The course covers the basic food
an emphasis on the structural considerations engineering principles for non-engineering
One of the following courses: of food components (water in foods, lipids, students, with an overview for their appli-
FQM 420, NTR 313 or FBM 313 carbohydrates, and proteins), chemicals in cation in food processing. The topics to be
foods, browning reactions, and food flavors. covered are mass and heat transfer, fluid
Prerequisite: CHM 213. flow, thermodynamics, mass and energy
“D” is the passing grade for each course, and the Minor should be completed with an balances, food process unit operations, and
overall GPA of at least 2.0/4.0. FQM 321 Food Microbiology (3.2); 4 cr. resource sustainability. Prerequisite: Senior
This course covers microorganisms with an Standing. Corequisite: FQM 425.
emphasis on food spoilage, food poisoning,
and the control of pathogenic microorganisms FQM 420 Food Safety and Quality
in food. Prerequisite: BIO 211. Management II (3.0); 3 cr. This course
introduces students to the importance of
FQM 322 Food Safety Quality moving towards total quality management
Management I (3.0); 3 cr. This course (TQM) thinking in food service establishments
covers the basic principles of quality control, and food industries. It emphasizes the
quality assurance, food chain security, and importance of the system approach, customer
quality and safety management in food satisfaction, and continual improvement
service establishments and industries with through data collection and analysis (PDCA
an emphasis on preventive approaches cycle: plan-do-check-act). It introduces quality
such as HACCP, ISO 22000, Good management programs such as ISO 9001 and
Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), as well as Six Sigma. In addition, this course provides
risk management. students with tools on how to write standard
operating procedures (SOP) and conduct
FQM 324 Food Science and Technology internal audits. Prerequisite: FQM 322.
(3.0); 3 cr. This course covers the changes
in basic constituents of foods (carbohydrates, FQM 423 Principles of food product
lipids, proteins, vitamins, minerals, food development (3.0); 3 cr. This course

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Quantization of electricity, charge, and light, PHY 279 Physics for Life Sciences II Lab fundamental constants and other advanced PHS 436 Quantum Physics (3.0); 3 cr.
blackbody radiation. particle-wave duality as well (0.2); 1 cr. This Lab course accompanies PHS topics. This lab will serve as a preparation for This course focuses on “Modern” quantum
as Bohr model of Hydrogen, Schrodinger wave 209. It includes experiments in Electricity and the Senior Project. Prerequisite: PHS 373. Physics, Hilbert space, Operators, eigenvalues
equation and application to one dimensional Magnetism: Hall Effect, Circuits, Helmholtz and eigenfunctions, matrix formulation of
problems, three-dimensional solution of the Coil, and Modern Physics: Blackbody Radiation, PHS 403 Elementary Particle Physics quantum mechanics, angular momentum, time
Hydrogen atom, and angular momentum and Spectroscopy… Corequisite: PHS 209. (3.0); 3 cr. The aim of this course is to survey evolution, two spin-1/2 systems, harmonic
spin. Corequisite: MAT 235. elementary particles: leptons, hadrons, and oscillator, the real hydrogen atom, time-
PHS 301 Optics (3.0); 3 cr. This course covers quarks. It also includes invariance principles independent and time dependent perturbation
PHS 271 Electricity and Magnetism the following topics: wave optics and properties and conservation laws, detectors and theories. Prerequisites: PHS 213, PHS 304.
Laboratory (0.2); 1 cr. This course is based of light including interference, Fraunhofer and accelerators, and phenomenological study
on selected experiments in electricity and Fresnel diffraction, polarization and double of interactions. Prerequisite: PHS 435. PHS 460 Selected Topics in Physics
magnetism. Emphasis is placed on statistical refraction. It is also an introduction to lasers and (3.0); 3 cr. This course includes advanced
treatment of data and error estimation. holography. Prerequisites: PHS 206, PHS 212. PHS 405 Solid State Physics (3.0); 3 cr. topics selected from the different disciplines
Corequisite: PHS 212. Topics in this course include crystal of physics. Prerequisite: Senior Standing.
PHS 304 Classical Mechanics (3.0); 3 cr. structure, the band theory, the free-electron
PHS 272 Modern Physics Laboratory This course focuses on particle kinematics and and Fermi-Dirac theory, and the physical PHS 480 Physics Internship (1.0);
(0.2); 1 cr. This course is based on selected dynamics, central force problem, motion in non- properties of semiconductors and metals. 1 cr. This course offers the Physics
experiments in modern physics. Emphasis inertial frames of reference, kinematics and Prerequisite: PHS 415. undergraduate students the opportunity of
is placed on statistical treatment of data and dynamics of rigid bodies, Lagrangian mechanics, an early exposure to the professional market
error estimation. Corequisite: PHS 213. small oscillations, and relativistic momentum PHS 415 Thermal and Statistical that will allow them to gain some early
and energy. Corequisite: MAT 235. Physics (3.0); 3 cr. Topics include: entropy insight into professional practice in Physics
PHS 273 Experimental Physics for and probability, energy and temperature, the education, or some knowledge about real-
Mechanical Engineers (0.2); 1 cr. This course PHS 315 Nuclear Physics (3.0); 3 cr. This three laws of thermodynamics, Maxwell- world Physics topics explored in research or
is based on selected experiments in mechanics, course covers -general nuclear properties, Boltzmann, Bose-Einstein and Fermi-Dirac industry. Prerequisite: Senior Standing.
energy & thermodynamics, vibrations and radioactivity, nucleon-nucleon interaction, statistics, equation of state for simple
acoustics, and electricity & magnetism. scattering, nuclear models, and nuclear systems, and elementary theory of phase PHS 497 Senior Project; 3 cr. This course
Prerequisite: PHS 203. Corequisite: PHS 212. reactions. Prerequisite: PHS 213. transitions. Prerequisite: Senior Standing. is based on a project chosen by the student
in consultation with the instructor. The
PHS 275 Experimental Physics I PHS 351 Mathematical Methods for PHS 417 Electromagnetic Theory (3.0); project could be in one of the different fields
(0.2); 1 cr. This course is the first of a Physics (3.0); 3 cr. This course covers the 3 cr. This course covers Maxwell equations of physics (research-based), in physics
sequence of two sophomore physics labs. following topics: partial differential equations, with applications to physical problems. Topics education, or industry-related. The course
It includes selected experiments in classical Fourier series and transforms, wavelets, include: electrostatics, magnetostatics, grade will be on a written thesis and a
mechanics, electricity and magnetism, and special functions, orthogonal functions, Laplace and Poisson equations, dielectric and presentation. Prerequisites: Senior standing
modern physics such as collisions, vibrations Greene’s function, and integral equations. magnetic materials, electromagnetic waves and consent of the instructor.
and waves, electric and magnetic field Prerequisites: MAT 215, MAT 224, MAT 235. and radiation, and special theory of relativity.
measurements, emission line spectroscopy, Prerequisites: PHS 212, PHS 351 or MAT 335.
etc. Students learn about error analysis, PHS 373 Experimental Physics III (0.2);
software packages for data visualization and 1 cr. This course is the first of a sequence of
data analysis such as Excel, Matlab, and lab two junior physics labs with more advanced
report writing. Corequisite: PHS 206. experiments that may include forced
oscillations and resonance, the Hall effect,
PHS 276 Experimental Physics II (0.2); diffraction, Zeeman effect, etc. Emphasis
1 cr. This course is a continuation of PHS will continue on data and error analysis and
275 with additional experiments and topics. report writing. Prerequisite: Junior Standing.
Prerequisite: PHS 275.
PHS 374 Experimental Physics IV
PHS 278 Physics for Life Sciences I Lab (0.2); 1 cr. This course is the second of a
(0.2); 1 cr. This lab course accompanies PHS sequence of two junior physics labs with
208. It includes experiments are performed more advanced experiments that will include
in Mechanics, Hydrodynamics, Heat transfer long experiments on measurements of
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CHM 222 Organic Chemistry II (3.0); gases, rate laws, mechanism, collision (metals, ionic, covalent molecules), crystal CHM 374 - Inorganic Chemistry
3 cr. This course is a study of substitution theory, activated complex theory; the three field theory, symmetry and point group, Laboratory - (0.3); 1 cr. This course
and elimination reactions and of the laws of thermodynamics and their application acid-base concepts, e.m.f. diagram and its focuses on laboratory methods on the
chemistry of aromatic compounds, alcohols, to chemical systems; thermodynamics uses, chemistry of selected main group synthesis, identification, and characterization
ethers, epoxides, aldehydes and ketones, of chemical reactions, thermodynamics and transition elements with emphasis on of inorganic compounds. Emphasis on multi-
carboxylic acids and derivatives, amines and of solutions, thermodynamics of phase physical properties and their applications in step syntheses of inorganic coordination
carbohydrates. Prerequisite: CHM 221. transformation, chemical equilibrium. industrial chemistry. Prerequisite: CHM 211. complexes.
Prerequisite: CHM 211.
CHM 270 Basic Chemistry Lab (0.2); CHM 327 Inorganic Chemistry II (3.0); CHM 415 Environmental Chemistry I
1 cr. This laboratory course familiarizes CHM 322 Physical chemistry II (3.3); 3 cr. This course includes structures, (3.0); 3 cr. This course covers the natural

CHM
students with laboratory techniques 4 cr. This course deals with Quantum stereochemistry, reaction mechanisms chemical processes on Earth and the
and equipment common to chemistry Chemistry and Spectroscopy. Topics covered and physical properties with emphasis on anthropogenic effects on the environment.
laboratories and reinforces the concepts are Quantum theory, postulates, Schrodinger transition metal coordination and sigma and pi It also includes the chemical processes
learned in CHM 205 Basic Chemistry. equation, harmonic oscillator model, bonded organometallic compounds and their occurring in the lithosphere, hydrosphere,
hydrogen atom, hydrogenic wave function, role in catalysis. Metals in biological system and atmosphere are analyzed, the effects
CHM 271 Principles of Chemistry Pauli principle, rotational motion, atomic will be covered. Prerequisite: CHM 326. of primary and secondary pollutants, their
Laboratory (0.2); 1 cr. This course is structure, molecular electronic structure, interactions between each other and natural
an introduction to laboratory techniques, Huckel approximation, hybridization, CHM 331 Organic Identification and substances, and their propagation in the
selected experiments in chemical analysis. symmetry, rotational and vibration Structure (1.4); 3 cr. This course studies environment are covered. Prerequisite:
Corequisite: CHM 211. spectroscopy, electronic spectroscopy of the theoretical and practical aspects of the Senior Standing.
molecules. Prerequisite: CHM 321. separation, purification and identification of
CHM 272 Organic Chemistry Laboratory organic compounds. The identification of pure CHM 416 Environmental Chemistry II (3.0);
(1.2); 2 cr. The aim of this course is to CHM 323 - General Inorganic compounds and of components of mixtures 3 cr. This course covers special chemistry
familiarize students with the main techniques Chemistry - (3.0); 3 cr. This course covers of organic compounds is accomplished topics relevant to environmental protection
encountered in organic chemistry lab such the structures of atoms, molecules, and solids. by chemical and spectral methods and/ and environmental systems such as water,
as extraction, recrystallization, simple and The fundamental principles of structure are or synthesis of derivatives. It covers the air, and soil. Selected topics include:
fractional distillation, thin layer and column then related to trends in molecular geometry theory of NMR (including two-dimensional polluted sites decontamination, wastewater
chromatography, identification of functional and symmetry. The course also focuses proton), infrared and mass spectrometry and oil spill treatment, hazardous waste
groups, conduct chemical reactions. on two major types of reactions; the acid with emphasis on spectral interpretation management, chemical sources of
Emphasis is placed on the theory of these and base, and the oxidation and reduction skills needed for the elucidation of structure. renewable energy, and an overview of Green
techniques. Corequisite: CHM 222. reactions. Inorganic instrumental techniques Prerequisites: CHM 222, CHM 272. Chemistry. Prerequisite: Senior Standing.
and fundamental inorganic industrial processes
CHM 273 Organic Chemistry Laboratory are addressed. CHM 335 Biological Chemistry (3.0); CHM 420 Industrial Chemistry I: Unit
(0.2); 1 cr. This course is designed for 3 cr. Topics covered include structures Operations (3.0); 3 cr. This course covers
nutrition students and introduces the CHM 325 Inorganic Chemistry (3.3); and functions of important biomolecules, the study of unit operations: distillation,
methods of separation and purification 4 cr. This course covers electronic methods of structure determination, kinetics liquid-liquid extraction, gas-liquid extraction,
including extraction, recrystallization, structure and properties of atoms; structure of enzyme-catalyzed reactions and enzyme gas absorption, filtration, evaporation,
simple and fractional distillation and thin and bonding of inorganic substances, the mechanisms. Prerequisite: CHM 222. centrifugation, drying and leaching operations.
layer chromatography. Identification of unit cell, VSEPR theory, bond energies; The fundamentals of material balances will
functional groups and chemical reactions periodicity and correlation with the CHM 372 Advanced Synthesis be introduced. Prerequisite: Senior Standing.
will be also included. Corequisite: CHM 213 electronic structure, properties of the Laboratory (0.4); 2 cr. Advanced laboratory
Prerequisite: CHM 270. main-group elements and the d-transition methods for the preparation of organic CHM 421 Industrial Chemistry II:
metals; organometallic complexes and and inorganic molecules are covered as Chemical Processes (3.0); 3 cr. This course
CHM 321 Physical Chemistry I (3.0); their applications in synthesis and catalysis. well as synthetic techniques, purification provides a broad overview of technologies
3 cr. This course covers fundamental Prerequisite: CHM 211. techniques and multi-step syntheses with and processes involved in chemical industry.
principles of chemical dynamics and the characterization of intermediates and Topics covered: industrial production
chemical thermodynamics. A theoretical CHM 326 Inorganic Chemistry I (3.3); products by IR, NMR and MS. Prerequisites: of organic and inorganic chemicals,
study of the macroscopic behavior and 4 cr. This course covers atomic structure, CHM 326, CHM 222, CHM 272. fermentation processes, Petroleum
microscopic structure of matter using chemical bonding (MOT), molecular refining, Polymer processing, industrial
mathematical models; kinetic theory of geometry (VSEPR model), solid state catalysis, product development from bench

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Undergraduate Courses: Arabic Language and Literature

ARB 101 Arabic Essay Reading ARB 306 The Modern Arabic Novel
and Writing I (3.0); 3 cr. This course and Short Story (3.0); 3 cr. The course
concentrates on the essay, its development, is a theoretical and critical study of the
and its various types and is offered for modern Arabic novel and short story. The
freshman students. course utilizes descriptive and analytical
approaches based on modern narrative
ARB 102 Arabic Essay Reading and theories and poetics.
Writing II (3.0); 3 cr. This course is a
continuation of ARB 101 and is offered for ARB 310 Arabic Theatre (3.0); 3 cr. The
freshman students. Prerequisite: ARB 101 course introduces students to the history
or placement. of Arabic theater and its development.
Students gain familiarity with representative
ARB 211 Appreciation of Arabic plays from the history of Arabic theater while
Literature (3.0); 3 cr. This course addresses learning to analyze and criticize them. The
essential characteristics of literature as well course strengthens students’ knowledge of
as literary themes, schools, and genres. standard Arabic through direct involvement ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE
Prerequisite: Sophomore Standing. in an Arabic theatrical production.
- LITERATURE EMPHASIS
ARB 212 Advanced Arabic Grammar ARB 317 Themes of Modern Arabic - APPLIED LINGUISTICS AND TEFL EMPHASIS
(3.0); 3 cr. This course is designed to improve Literature in Lebanon (20th Century)
students’ command of Arabic grammatical (3.0); 3 cr. This course focuses on cultural
structures and their application in discourse. effects and literary evolution through
Prerequisite: Sophomore Standing. selected texts.

ARB 224 Arabic Literature and Human ARB 333 Modernism in Abbasid Poetry
Thought (3.0); 3 cr. This course focuses (3.0); 3 cr. This course is based on the study
on the relationship between philosophical of the evolution of poetry in the Abbasid
thought of selected Arab and Lebanese era through selected texts. The renovation
writers and the philosophical concepts in trend and its reflection on literature are
Arabic literature from “Al Jahiliyah” until the also addressed. The Sho’ubian movement,
present. Students will analyze and discuss Sufism, and their effect on philosophical
the various philosophical views and theories thought and translations are highlighted.
in the passages studied.
ARB 415 The Arabic Modernization
ARB 231 Technical Arabic (3.0); 3 cr. Movement (3.0); 3 cr. This course focuses
Designed to train students in using proper on studies on the development of Arabic
Arabic linguistic tools pertaining to various poetry in literature and criticism through
technical, scientific, and professional selected texts.
settings. Prerequisite: Sophomore Standing.
ARB 423 The Evolution of the Critical
ARB 302 Practice in Uses of Arabic Movement in Lebanon (3.0); 3 cr. This
(3.0); 3 cr. This course focuses on the use course is based on a study of the Lebanese
of the Arabic language. It provides insight contribution to Arabic criticism, trends of
into the connections and relations between criticism in Lebanon in relation to Arabic
various forms of specialized knowledge, and criticism in the modern age, and the role of
the full range of expressions which the Arabic journalism in literary criticism.
language permits. Course includes advertising,
journalism, and Radio/TV language varieties.

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Minor in Psychology (18 credits) Undergraduate Courses: Psychology

A minor in psychology is granted upon successful completion of 18 credit hours in PSL 101 Principles of Psychology (3.0); a community. Focus is placed on diverse
psychology. The passing grade for each course is “C.” 3 cr. This course introduces students to the family patterns due to social class, race,
basic concepts of psychology, and topics ethnicity, and gender within a historical
Students majoring in a bachelor degree and who have already passed Psychology 201 include learning, memory, motivation, and and sociopolitical context. By examining
with a “C” are required to take 15 credits of Psychology from the courses listed below. habits. It is offered for freshman students. epidemiological, cross-cultural, and clinical
data, students are introduced to intervention
The program of the minor in Psychology consists of the six courses below: PSL 201 Introduction to Psychology (3.0); techniques to reduce dysfunctional and/or
3 cr. This course offers a critical survey of abusive situations. Prerequisite: PSL 201.
PSL 201 Introduction to Psychology general topics, principles, and findings of
PSL 211 Psychology of the Young Child modern psychology. PSL 313 Psychology of Adolescence
PSL 217 Personality Psychology (3.0); 3 cr. This course introduces theories
PSL 319 Abnormal Psychology PSL 211 Psychology of the Young Child and research on social, cognitive, sexual,
PSL 345 Counseling Psychology (3.0); 3 cr. This course covers the study of and identity development in adolescence
PSL 481 Undergraduate Seminar in Psychology the individual from conception through the in order to promote a healthier adult.
early school years. Emphasis is placed on Implications within the community are a
the child between 3 and 5 years old. major focus. Prerequisite: PSL 201.

PSL 213 Psychology of Learning (3.0); 3 cr. PSL 315 Sensation and Perception
This course introduces various principles and (3.0); 3 cr. This course examines the basic
theories of learning and memory. Prerequisite: knowledge and theories concerning the

PSL
PSL 201. central nervous system, mainly the brain, its
functions, and disorders and relates them to
PSL 215 Social Psychology (3.0); 3 cr. the higher cognitive functions of the human
This course explores the perceptions being. The brain’s functions are linked to
and attributions of social influences (e.g., psychological disorders and pharmacology.
prejudice, love, aggression, attitude, etc.) The Prerequisites: PSL201, PSL 217.
construction of the Self in a social context is
emphasized. Prerequisite: PSL 201. PSL 317 Cognitive Psychology (3.0);
3 cr. This course addresses the current
PSL 217 Psychology of Personality theoretical and experimental foundations
(3.0); 3 cr. This course examines personality concerning how humans acquire and use
theories, methods, and applications to knowledge. Piaget, Bruner, and Vygotsky’s
social and clinical concerns. Classic theories theories of cognitive growth are studied.
of personality are discussed including Topics discussed include the development of
psychoanalytic, behavioral, trait, humanistic, language, reasoning, problem solving, creativity,
and cognitive psychology. Social roles are and intelligence. Prerequisite: PSL 201.
explored and evaluated. Prerequisite: PSL 201.
PSL 319 Abnormal Psychology (3.0);
PSL 230 Theories of Psychotherapy 3 cr. This course introduces factors behind
(3.0); 3 cr. This course places an emphasis on abnormal behavior and resulting disorders.
understanding the theories and techniques Emphasis is given on theories, etiology,
of psychotherapy. Topics considered will classifications, and various modalities of
involve individual, family, and group therapy. treatments. Prerequisites: PSL 201, PSL 217.
Prerequisite: PSL 201.
PSL 320 Psychopathology (3.0); 3 cr.
PSL 310 Psychology of the Family This course focuses on psychological and/or
(3.0); 3 cr. This course explores relations organic determinants of behavior disorders.
between the individual and the family within Prerequisite: PSL 319.

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