Modern College of Business and Science

Course Descriptions

Note: The list of courses is presented alphabetically by Subject Title. Courses are listed under each Subject in numerical order
starting from lowest to the highest.

ACT - ACCOUNTING

ACT 115 Computer Based Accounting (3) ACT 340/B Financial Accounting and
Prerequisite: ACT 140. Reporting II (3)
This course introduces students to concepts of Managerial Prerequisites: A minimum GPA Of 2.0, MAT 30, and ACT
and Financial Accounting using computer based software 340/A.
packages “Excel” and “Tally.” Accounting theory and practice related to such topics as
current and long-term liabilities, stockholders’ equity,
ACT 140 Fundamentals of investments, statement of cash flows, and financial
Financial Accounting (3) statement analysis. The course includes an emphasis on
Prerequisite: MAT 30. unstructured case problem solving skills, communication
This is a course in Financial Accounting theory and skills, and interpersonal skills.
practices, with primary emphasis upon the accounting cycle
and the preparation and interpretation of corporate financial ACT 341 Financial Accounting and
statements. Reporting III (3)
Prerequisites: A minimum 2.0 overall GPA, and ACT 340/B.
ACT 145 Managerial Accounting (3) Accounting theory and practice related to topics such as
Prerequisites: Math 30 and ACT 140. income taxes, pensions, owners’ equity, earnings per share,
This is an advanced course that goes beyond the scope of a and the statement of cash flows. The course includes an
second semester course in Fundamentals of Accounting. emphasis on unstructured case problem solving skills,
The development, interpretation and use of relevant cost communication skills, and interpersonal skills.
behavior, control and traceability concepts for management
planning, controlling and decision making are emphasized. ACT 344 Computer Applications in
Topics include: an introduction to product costing, Accounting (3)
performance standards and variance analysis, responsibility Prerequisites: A minimum GPA Of 2.0, MAT 30, CPT 103,
accounting, segment profitability, alternative choice and ACT 145.
decisions, and capital budgeting. Managerial and Financial Accounting applications of
computers-budgeting, financial planning and analysis, and
ACT 200 Auditing and accounting information processing systems. The student is
Corporate Governance (3) introduced to software similar to that used by small and
Prerequisite: ACT 140. medium-sized businesses. Microcomputers are used to
The course is intended to help students develop critical and perform operations involving general ledger, accounts
analytical abilities in regard to Financial Accounting and receivable, accounts payable, financial statement analysis,
Auditing Topics and theory. Further it will enhance students’ depreciation and payroll. A portion of the course involves
understanding of the relationships that exist between using electronic spreadsheet in planning and managerial
financial reporting and auditing. The course also helps decision making.
students to understand the concepts on corporate
governance. ACT 345 Cost Accounting (3)
Prerequisites: A minimum GPA of 2.0, Mat 30, ACT 145 and
ACT 340/A Financial Accounting and Junior Level.
Reporting I (3) The study of the basic principles of cost determination for,
Prerequisites: A minimum GPA Of 2.0, MAT 30, ACT 145, and control of, manufacturing and distribution activities.
and Sophomore Level. Topics include job-order costing, process costing, cost
Accounting theory and practice related to the acquisition, allocations, and the development and use of standard costs
use, and disposal of assets (excluding long-term within a system of absorption costing.
investments in securities). The course includes an emphasis
on unstructured case problem solving skills, communication
skills, and interpersonal skills.

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ACT 348 Auditing (3) governmental, and public accounting practice. Emphasis is
Prerequisites: A minimum GPA of 2.0, ACT 344, ACT 340/B, on the financial auditing process, including professional
and Senior Level. ethics, audit risk assessment, study and evaluation of
An introduction to auditing practice. Includes the social role internal control, gathering and evaluating audit evidence,
of auditing and the services offered by auditors in internal, and audit reporting decisions.

ART

ART 100 Introduction to Middle Eastern Art (3)

A survey of major achievements in Arabian and Islamic architecture, sculpture, and painting from the Middle East
and Islamic countries. Emphasis on religious, historical and social contexts of the arts.

AVIA – AIRPORT MANAGEMENT

AVIA 111 Introduction to aviation management (3) AVIA 211 Aviation Safety and Security (3)
Pre requisite: ENG 101 (Concurrent) Pre requisite: ENG 102
An introduction to the study of the aviation industry This course provides the basis for understanding safety and
including management issues, critical policies, security concerns in the aviation industry.
administrative functions and other issues.
AVIA 214 Principles of Accident Prevention and Causation
AVIA 120 Introduction to airline management (3) (3)
Pre requisite: ECON 110, AVIA 111 This course builds on AVIA 211 and provides students with
An introduction to the managerial aspects of the airline detailed case studies of various types of accidents in the
industry: economic and organizational characteristics, aviation industry and how to prevent them.
marketing, operational scheduling, fleet planning, and labor
relations. AVIA 215 Introduction to Aviation Law & Policy(3)
Prerequisites: AVIA 111.
AVIA 121 Introduction to airport management (3) This course examines the legal foundations for regulatory
Pre requisite: ECON 110, AVIA 111 policies of state and federal governments over the airline
This course provides an understanding of the airport as an industry.
essential part of the air transport system. The course
investigates the airport functional departments, examines AVIA 218 Airport Planning and Design (3)
the airport master planning process, and reviews the Prerequisites, AVIA 121
operational and management services of both large and This course makes students to understand how airports are
small airports and considers environment parameters. designed and planned. This course provides the basic
understanding on issues relating to aircraft vehicle
AVIA 207 Introduction to Air Transportation performance and airport interaction, and planning aspects
Pre requisite: ECON 120 of air transportation systems.
A survey of the historical development of the air
transportation system covering facilities, impact of AVIA 226 Airport Administration and Finance (3)
regulations, problems encountered in commercial air Prerequisites: FIN 204, AVIA 111
transportation, future requirements, airline operations, This course examines the relevant aspects on
economics, and social implications organizational, political, and financial administration of
public and private civil use airports. This course mainly
AVIA 208 Economics of Air Transportation focuses on public relations management, safety and
Pre requisite: AVIA 207 security issues, employee organizational structures,
Main development phases of the Oman air transport financial and accounting strategies, revenue and expense
industry, overview of current air transport policies, the roles sources, economic impacts of airport operations, airport
and responsibilities of national and international control performance measurement standards, and current trends
bodies, the cost of providing air transport services, the and issues of direct concern to airport administrators.
pricing of air transport services, airline management and
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AVIA 250 History of flight (3) AVIA 312 Human Resource Management in the
Prerequisites, AVIA 111 Aviation Industry (3)
This courses traces the development of flying and reviews Prerequisites: MAN 210,
both the technological developments from a societal point An introduction to the ideas and practices of human
of view and the global impact of man’s quest for time in the resource management including those that are unique to
air. It focuses on the people and the technologies which the aviation industry. The study focuses on the areas of
have developed the present global aviation system. organizational processes, planning, standards, motivation,
and roles of suppliers and customer care
AVIA 305 Introduction to Meteorology (3)
Prerequisites, PHY 01 AVIA 318 Airports and the environment (3)
Weather plays a critical role in the health of the entire Prerequisite: AVIA 207
aviation industry. This course examines the various aspects Airports have the environmental impact of self contained
of weather and the role in places in airline and airport cities. The environmental impact is crucial especially in
management. terms of the decision making process for building and
expanding the. This course examines the numerous impacts
AVIA 308 Air Operations Management (3) that airports can have on the environment.
Prerequisites: AVIA 111, MAT 105.
This course introduces students to planning and control AVIA 320 Airport Marketing (3)
through the study of service industries and operations Prerequisite: AVIA111, MAR 206
management with reference to aviation industry. An examination into principles of effective marketing of
airports. Particular attention is paid to the e-commerce
AVIA 309 Air Traffic Control (3) facets of airport marketing.
Prerequisites: AVIA 215, MAT 100
An overview of Air Traffic Control responsibilities, AVIA 325 Air Cargo (3)
communications, record keeping, regulations and handling Prerequisite: AVIA 207
of air traffic emergencies This course examines the role of air cargo operations in the
airline industry and studies the impact of this issue on the
construction and development of facilities globally.

BNK - BANKING

BNK 130 Understanding Finance and A common sense approach to understanding the lending
Financial Statements (3) environment within a bank. Topics include management
Prerequisite: ACT 140; For Associate Degree Only. issues and lending policies, the account officer’s roles,
The course introduces the student to the functions of skills, and abilities, the loan requests and the methods of
Finance in an organization and to different types of financial analysis, loan structuring, pricing, documentation and
statement analysis. The topics covered include an overview administration, problem-loan causes, defenses, and
of financial statements, horizontal, vertical, comparative resolutions, bank-asset portfolio construction, lending
analysis, trend and ratio analysis. policies, liabilities management, bank capital structure,
short-run cash management, financial market rates and
BNK 201 Corporate Banking (3) flows, and quantitative models for bank management.
Prerequisites: MAT 30, ACT 145, ECON120 (concurrently),
and a Minimum GPA of 2.0.

BIO - BIOLOGY
BIO 100 General Biology (3)
Prerequisite: Concurrent ENG 101.
Emphasis on fundamental principles of biology. Lecture course.

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BUS – GENERAL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

BUS 101 Introduction to Business (3)

Prerequisites: Concurrent ENG 101, BUS 03, or passing BUS 250 Business Statistics
Business Placement Test. (Previously offered as MAT 250)
A survey of modern business and business practices. Gives Prerequisites: A minimum GPA of 2.0, Mat 100, MAT 105,
the student a general knowledge of the modern business and CPT 103.
environment. Topics include principles of management, Construction and use of statistical models for business
production, marketing, finance, and personnel; the management. Students will learn techniques used for
operation of business in a free enterprise system; the relational analysis and business forecasting and how to
governments’ role in business; and forms of business apply them in a business context. Tools include CHI-Square
ownership and organization. tests of statistical independence; analysis of variance;
simple linear regression and correlation; multiple linear
BUS 156 Legal Environment of Business (3) regression; and extrapolative techniques such as moving
Prerequisites: ACT 140, and ECON 110. averages and exponential smoothing. Emphasis is placed on
An introduction to the nature and meaning of law, legal problem definition, construction of statistical models,
process and institutions. The legal environment is defined analysis of data, and interpretation of results. Computers
as: the attitude of the government towards business and are used for extensive analyses of case data.
the historical development of the attitude; current trends of
public control in taxation, regulation of commerce, and BUS 390 Business Assessment Test (0)
competition; freedom of contract, antitrust legislation and Prerequisite: Concurrent Enrollment in BUS 391.
its relationship to marketing, mergers and acquisition; and A onetime lab during which a major field exam in business is
labor management relations. administered. Course granted on a
satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. Satisfactory grade
BUS 195 Topics in Business (3) required for graduation.
Prerequisite: BUS 101.
Study of selected special problems in business and BUS 391 Strategic Management (3)
administration. May be repeated for credit with different Prerequisites: Senior Level, FIN 204, FIN206, FIN 210.
topics. This is a capstone course drawing on the subject matter
covered in prerequisite courses. Emphasis is on the
BUS 205 Contemporary Business formulation and implementation of corporate, business and
Communication (3) functional strategies designed to achieve organizational
Prerequisites: ENG 102 and a minimum GPA of 2.0. objectives. Topics include the role of top management,
A forum wherein business writing and speaking skills are globalization of business and ethical perspectives. Case
addressed. Communication unique to business studies and research reports may be used extensively. (It is
organizations is critiqued. Emphasis is placed on writing preferred that this course be taken during the student’s final
and verbal communication skills necessary to succeed in semester)
the business environment.

CHEM – CHEMISTRY
CHEM 10 Fundamentals of Chemistry (3)
Prerequisite: Concurrent ENG 101.
This course examines the role of Chemistry in everyday life and in the environment.

COM – COMMUNICATION

COM 30 Interpersonal Communication (3) communication, feedback, role-playing, and receiver

Prerequisite: ENG 101. awareness.
Development of basic one-to-one communication skills.
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COM 70 Introduction to the Cinema (3)

Prerequisite: Concurrent ENG 101. COM 40 Intercultural Communication (3)
COM 70 is an introduction to the "reading" and the Prerequisite: ENG 101.
comprehension of film as a language and to cinema as an This course studies a variety of cultures and their distinctive
institution. This course is a survey of the discipline of Film modes of communication. This course is designed to help
Studies, its methodologies, genres and histories. Through an foster awareness of the value of the fundamentals and
examination of various cinematic forms, styles, and genres, value of cross cultural exchanges.
roughly following a historical chronology, the course aims to
develop the critical skills crucial to the discourse of Film
Studies.

CPT – COMPUTER SCIENCE

COSC 0010 Fundamentals of Computing (0) examples. Additional topics may include DDE, OLE, and
Prerequisite: Level 4. interactions with databases.
The course introduces the basic concepts of data
processing and explains computer based information CPT 182 Programming in C (3)
systems in general. The course syllabus is divided into Prerequisite: MATH 20 and COSC 10.
8sections. The first section introduces Computer An overview of a computer system is presented. Structured
fundamentals which gives the basic awareness about a design techniques are considered and applied to the
computer system. The second section explains the basic development of computer programs. Aspects of a high level
principles of operation of a personal computer system and language such as C will be studied, including elementary
file management. The third and fourth sections introduce and advanced data types and subprograms. Various
Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel which explain the features of the UNIX operating system will also be
documentation and spreadsheet manipulation. The last two discussed.
sections give introductions to presentations and data base
concepts using Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Access CPT 201 Introduction to Java Programming (3)
respectively. This course also introduces fundamentals of Prerequisite: CPT 182/CPT 170.
computer networks and internet. This course introduces the Java programming language and
its use in Internet programming. This will involve
COSC 1300 Computer Application in Business (3) programming assignments in Java and their interface with
Prerequisite: COSC 10 browsers using applets. Students will also be exposed to
This course covers advanced topics in Spreadsheet, Web the Java’s windows toolkit – the AWT. A brief introduction to
based tools, Relational database and Statistical Software. object-oriented programming concepts will be provided.
The course includes hands-on experiences with exercises Other topics will include threads, virtual machines, byte
and projects to provide students with a thorough working code, and the Java security model.
knowledge of real life business applications
CPT 103 Computers and CPT 220 Data Structures and
Information Systems (3) Problem Solving (3)
Prerequisite: Freshmen status. Prerequisite: CPT 182.
The basic concepts of data processing and the fundamental Advanced programming techniques including recursion,
principles of computer-based information systems are divide-and-conquer, and backtracking will be considered. A
studied. The characteristics of computer hardware and discussion of dynamic data structures such as lists, binary
software used to implement business applications are trees, stacks, queues, and priority queues will be presented.
considered. Students will develop skills in utilizing An introduction to modular programming, program
microcomputers. This course is recommended for Business specification and verification, and analysis of algorithms will
and Economics students. be given. Other topics such as two dimensional arrays,
Strings and various sorting and searching methods will also
CPT 170 Programming with Visual Basic (3) be considered.
Prerequisite: COSC 10.
This course explores programming in Visual Basic for event-
driven applications. Design and implementation of
graphical user interfaces (GUI) are explored as primary

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CPT 240 Computer Systems I: current Web servers are compared for issues such as
Architecture and Organization (3) comparison, capacity planning, and installation.
Prerequisite: CPT 182.
Introduces details of computer systems from architectural CPT 302 Java and Internet Programming (3)
and organizational points of view. Topics discussed may Prerequisite: CPT 301.
include data representation, digital logic and basic circuits A projects-oriented course using the Java programming
such as ALU, multiplexers, decoders, flip-flops, registers, language for Internet programming. The course focuses on
RAM and ROM memory, hierarchies, I/O devices, pipelining, current technologies in Java, including (AWI), threads, the
parallel and RISC architectures, etc. Java security model, and Beans. Other topics may include
sockets, IO Streams, Server-side Java, and Remote Method
CPT 241 Computer Systems II: Invocation.
Programming (3)
Prerequisite: CPT 240. CPT 304 Electronic Commerce Protocols (3)
Continues introduction of computer systems, with assembly Prerequisites: CPT 275 and MAT 245.
programming and its application. Topics covered may Provides a technical introduction to electronic commerce
include addressing modes, stack manipulations and over the Internet, examining topics such as electronic data
applications for reentrant and recursive modules, memory interchange, digital currency, and electronic catalogs. The
interfacing, I/O device interfacing, and serial and parallel course discusses technical issues such as
communication. telecommunications infrastructure, data warehousing,
software agents, and storage retrieval of multimedia
CPT 274 Object Oriented Programming information. Other topics may include cryptographic
with C++ (3) techniques as applicable to web-site development,
Prerequisite: CPT 182. management of data in a secure manner, authentication
Introduces object oriented concepts, terminology, and and confidentiality, different levels of security (transaction,
notation. The C++ language is explored including topics network, and protocol), and digital signatures.
such as dynamic memory, exception handling, function and
class templates, operator overloading, inheritance, CPT 305 User Interface Development (3)
polymorphism, and generic programming with the standard Prerequisite: CPT 275.
template library. Additional topics may include GUI libraries. Focuses on user interface design standards as a
programming problem. It covers topics such as functional
CPT 275 Advanced Programming Techniques (3) vs. aesthetic concerns, elegance and simplicity, interference
Prerequisite: CPT 220 or ICT 130. between competing elements, visual variables, perceptual
Exploring the UNIX/LINUX Operating System, including its organization for visual structure, grid-based design of
tools and utilities for program development, such as make module and program, semiotics with images and
file, piping and redirection, shell scripts, regular expressions representation.
and symbolic debuggers. In addition, this course explores
advanced features of C programming language, including CPT 314 Theory of Computation (3)
various file processing, command line and variable Prerequisite: CPT 278.
arguments, exception handling and generic interfacing. This Covers finite state machines and pushdown automata, and
course explores the UNIX systems programming including their relationship to regular and context-free languages.
the Process management, Thread management and Inter Also covers minimization of automata, Turing machines, and
process communication via sockets. undecidability. Other topics may include Church’s Thesis,
CPT 278 Design and Analysis of Algorithms (3) uncomputability, computational complexity, propositional
Prerequisites: CPT 220. calculus and predicate calculus.
Addresses the design and mathematical analysis of
fundamental algorithms in computer science. Algorithms CPT 325 Programming Languages (3)
studied may involve search, sorting, data compression, Prerequisite: CPT 274 or CPT 201.
string manipulation, graph traversal and decomposition, and A study of the principles of modern programming languages.
algebraic and numeric manipulation. The students perform a comparative study of syntax,
CPT 301 Web Programming Techniques (3) semantics, and pragmatics of high-level programming
Prerequisite: CPT 182. languages. Also provides a discussion of list-processing,
Provides an introduction to Web page development using object-oriented, functional, procedural, or other
current techniques (HTML/XML). It also covers programming paradigms.
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CPT 328 Program Translation Techniques (3) CPT 354 Software System Architectures (3)
Prerequisites: CPT 240, CPT 220. Prerequisite: CPT 352.
Looks at the theory of programming languages as well as Concerned with the design, modeling, and evaluation of
the theory of program translation as a means for dealing complex software systems at the architectural level of
with the conceptual gap introduced by the levels of abstraction. Covers basic principles of architectural system
abstraction. Program translation mechanisms are studies design, and may cover topics such as multi-tiered and
as a means to explore the trade-off between language packaged architectures, model-view and model-service
expressiveness, translation, and execution effectiveness. separation, design supports for distributed and client-server
Particular attention is paid to compilers, with emphasis on applications, design patterns, package interfaces, notation,
constraints induced by syntax and semantics. persistence, and GUI frameworks.
CPT 356 Software Development Processes (3)
CPT 330 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (3) Prerequisites: CPT 350 or CPT 352.
Prerequisites: CPT 275 and CPT 278. This course is an in-depth study of software development
An overview of AI applications is presented. An AI processes, in the context of an actual project. Discussion
programming language, such as Prolog or Lisp, is includes object-oriented processes such as Rational Unified
introduced. Fundamental AI problem solving techniques are Process, as well as process management issues such as
applied to heuristic search and game playing. An scheduling, risk-assessment, various metrics, and the
introduction to knowledge representation and expert selection of appropriate development methodology and
systems is given. Topics such as theorem proving, neural tools.
networks, and natural language processing may also be
studied. CPT 361 Database Management Systems (3)
Prerequisites: CPT 220.
CPT 341 Computer Graphics (3) Presents the foundations, concepts and principles of
Prerequisites: CPT 275 and CPT 278. database design. Various models of data representation
The basic architecture of various types of graphics systems are considered, including the hierarchical and relational
is presented. Also presents a detailed description of the models. Also considers some of the implementation issues
basic algorithms for 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional for database systems.
graphics systems. Algorithms for shading, hidden line
removal, and rendering in the 3-D systems will be examined. CPT 362 Information Retrieval (3)
The course involves significant project work. Prerequisites: CPT 275 and CPT 278.
Presents deterministic models of information retrieval
CPT 350 Software Engineering (3) systems, including conventional Boolean, fuzzy set theory, p-
Prerequisite: CPT 220. norm, and vector space models. Other topics include
Introduces software engineering as a discipline, discusses probabilistic models, text analysis and automatic indexing,
stages of software lifecycle, compares development models automatic query formulation, system-user adaptation and
such as waterfall, prototyping and incremental/iterative, and learning mechanisms, evaluation of retrieval, review of new
compares structured and object-oriented methods. It also theories and future directions, and intelligent information
discusses software documentation, both internal and retrieval.
external verification/validation, quality assurance, testing
methods, maintenance, project management and team CPT 373 Computer Networks and
structure, metrics, and available tools. Communications (3)
Prerequisites: CPT 220and MAT 132.
CPT 352 Object-Oriented Analysis and Design (3) Communication systems will be considered in the context of
Prerequisite: CPT 275. the ISO standard for systems interconnection. Various types
Concentrates on modeling using a visual language such as of networks will be studied including wide area networks,
UML, in the context of a generic object-oriented local area networks, and fiber optic networks.
development process. Discusses the object world,
analysis/design goals as the driving development force, CPT 374 Client-Server Architectures (3)
different system views, use cases, static and dynamic Prerequisites: CPT 275 and MAT 245.
models, diagrams, modeling with patterns, and principles of Studies communications systems in the context of the ISO
responsibility assignments. The course may be standard for systems interconnection. There is hands-on
supplemented with a CASE tool. exposure to development of client-server applications.

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CPT 376 Operating Systems (3) CPT 381 Topics in Computer Science (3)
Prerequisites: CPT 240. Prerequisite: Consent of the Instructor.
Studies the structure of a generic operating system, A course on selected topics in Computer Science to be
considering in detail the algorithms for interprocess determined by recent developments in the field and interest
communication, process scheduling, resource management, of the instructor. In general, the special topics will focus on
memory management, file systems, and device issues related to advance undergraduate topics
management. Topics in security may also be examined.
Examples from pertinent operating systems are presented CPT 390 Computer Science Project (3)
throughout, and use of the algorithms in modern operating Prerequisites: Final semester before graduation.
systems is examined. Substantial practical work, using the A course to provide the student an opportunity to work on an
UNIX operating system is required. advisor-supervised project.

ECON – ECONOMICS

ECON 110 Principles of Microeconomics (3) economy of government behavior. Specific issues that will
Prerequisite: MAT 30. be addressed include stabilization and adjustment policies,
Introduction to the determinants of household demand, import substitution and export-led industrialization
production and cost, and market prices. Applies the strategies, the role of agriculture in economic development,
principles of individual decision-making behavior to and sustainability in the use of natural resources.
understanding goods, services, and resource markets.
ECON 207 The Business Firm:
ECON 120 Principles of Macroeconomics (3) History, Theory & Policy (3)
Prerequisite: ECON 110. Prerequisite: ECON 120 or consent of instructor.
Introduction to the determination of levels of and changes in This course presents a history of the development of
aggregate income, output, employment, and prices. Applies modern business firms and examines the evolution of the
economic principles of choice to the formulation and economic theory of the firm. Special attention is paid to the
achievement of public policies that affect national role that firms play in fostering social and economic
employment, income distribution, and economic growth. development. The ultimate objective of the course will be to
provide students with a deeper understanding of firms so
ECON 200 Oman & AGCC Economies (3) they can make better policy decisions as firm owners,
Prerequisite: ECON 120. managers, lawmakers, regulators, and voters.
Economics 200 is a topics course which looks at significant
aspects of the economy of Oman and other Gulf ECON 220 Money, Banking and Monetary Theory (3)
Cooperation Countries. Topics included are: The structure Prerequisite: ECON 120.
and historical development of GCC economies, labor market Factors influencing bank reserves and the money supply.
and human resource development, GCC economic Ability of the Federal Reserves (Central Bank) System and
integration - Custom & Monetary Unions, Economic trends & the Treasury (Ministry of Finance) to control these factors.
future outlook of Oman & GCC countries. Introduction to monetary theory; integration of monetary
phenomena with national income theory. Analysis of current
ECON 205 Economic Development (3) policy issues.
Prerequisites: ECON 120.
The course examines the determinants of ECON 230 International Economics (3)
underdevelopment basis of economic development, Prerequisites: ECON 120.
strategies and policies, growth and development theories, The course is intended to tackle different issues in
and analyses policies and strategies to promote economic international economics. Topics include world institutions,
development. Emphasis will be given to the roles of market international trade institutions and system, markets under
forces, state interventions, and the private sector. We will fixed and flexible exchange rate systems, and the balance of
analyze the roles of human and capital resources, the payments.
specific contributions of different sectors of the economy to
economic growth, the expected gains from international
trade, the role of technological innovation, and the political
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ECON 251 Intermediate Economic Theory: assignments will primarily focus on how these concepts can
Microeconomics (3) be used to analyze and understand "real world"
Prerequisites: ECON 120 and Junior Level. environmental and natural resource issues... Issues
Analysis of prices in terms of equilibrium of the business concerning the optimal and sustainable use of natural
firm and consumer demand in markets of varying degrees of resources are examined in this context. Some emphasis is
competition. given to potential policy responses to environmental
problems. Special analysis will be given to Oman AGCC oil
ECON 252 Intermediate Economic Theory: and natural gas resources.
Macroeconomics (3)
Prerequisites: ECON 120, ECON 220, and Junior Level. ECON 395 Special Readings in Economics (3)
Study of national income, expenditure and the forces Prerequisites: 4th year Level.
determining the level of economic activity. Special Unscheduled, independent directed intensive readings on
emphasis on the theory of income determination and its topics mutually acceptable to student and instructor. It is
application to public policy. composed of oral and written work in one area. This subject
is mainly opened to students interested in advanced work in
ECON 265 Economic Statistics (3) economics after graduation.
Prerequisites: MAT 30, ECON 110, ECON 120, and Junior
Level. ECON 396 Senior Project (3)
An introduction to economic data sources, data Prerequisites: 4th year Level.
interpretation and statistical inference as used in economic The course serves as a capstone for the BA program and
analysis. Emphasizes the testing of economic hypotheses also provides a product for assessment purposes. It is an
and the development and estimation of economic models. independent research project intended to integrate
Introduces the use of statistical software used in knowledge from previous theories and practice courses into
economics. a coherent whole. The course is also designed to prepare
students for professional or graduate work in the field.
ECON 350 Mathematical Economics (3) Students are required to write on a realistic economic
Prerequisites: ECON 265 and ECON 120. problem beginning with the problem statement, through
This course uses calculus and other mathematical tools to proposal, documentation and presentation/delivery.
analyze economic phenomena. In addition to exploring Students assume specific roles in order to complete the
techniques used to solve unconstrained and constrained necessary tasks. They are expected to exhibit individual
optimization problems, the course also examines how matrix responsibility and maturity, and be willing to devote the
algebra is used in economic modeling. This course allows necessary level of effort to complete their project on time. A
students to mathematically analyze economic models which faculty project Advisor provides general supervision and
receive graphical treatment in lower level courses. guidance during the semester, but students are fully
responsible for their own success. Students will select a
ECON 360 Natural Resource Economics (3) project topic and give a written and oral report. The
Prerequisites: ECON 120 and ECON 200. topic/policy issues chosen should be chosen from a list of
The objective of this course is for students to learn how topics of Omani nature. The size should be a minimum of
basic economic theory can be used to understand and 5000 words.
analyze environmental and resource utilization. The
assigned readings will familiarize students with key
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ENG - ENGLISH

Composition/Communication

ENG 101 English Composition I (3) a selection of major writers such as Whitman, O’Neill,
Prerequisites: Advanced ESL or Passing of the English Faulkner, Ellison and Morrison.
Placement Test.
An academic writing course focusing on the fundamental ENG 112 Topics in Writing (3)
components of good academic writing, this course Prerequisite: ENG 102 and Sophomore Level. .
reinforces a student’s writing skills through practice in “Topics in Writing” is a one-semester course designed for
writing and editing. The student analyzes and synthesizes the upper level undergraduate students. It should be
ideas and expresses them in essay form. Emphasis is sufficient to provide the necessary writing and research
placed on argument through achieving clarity of expression, tools needed in preparing a research paper. Students taking
support of thesis, and effectiveness of organization. this course have to meet two hours per week. This course
Students practice these skills in response to personal offers the students fundamental training in the techniques
experience and discussion, assigned readings, and in research conducting and writing. Oral and written
research. communication skills will be introduced, with more
emphasis on the writing skill. Special emphasis is given to
ENG 102 English Composition II (3) the procedures employed in writing an objective, well-
Prerequisite: ENG 101. organized research paper, and the methods of research.
Emphasis is on writing for academic purposes including the
research paper. Techniques of research and drawing ENG 132 English Literature (3)
information from sources will be included in writing Prerequisite: ENG 102
samples. Critical thinking skills and logic form an integral A survey of English Literature during the nineteenth and
part of the course. Students will seek to refine their twentieth centuries. The course features the reading and
research and creative writing skills by having access to the analysis of representative works of selected major writers.
library and the internet. Students will develop the
confidence to communicate effectively through writing. ENG 140 World Literature
Moreover, this course will allow for much independence and Prerequisite: ENG 101
responsibility on the part of the individual student. Students This introductory course to World Literature refers to
must receive a minimum grade of C-in ENG 101 to register literature in English from different parts of the world. It
for this course. considers a selection of literary texts belonging to different
literary genres and periods. This course also aims at
ENG 105 Introduction to Public Speaking (3) introducing basic literary concepts and major literary
Prerequisite: ENG 101. theories and approaches from different literary schools.
This course seeks to introduce students to public speaking
through a discussion of Theory and Application of ENGL 2320 Contemporary World Literature (3)
communication theories to a number of various speaking Prerequisite: ENG 101.
situations (mainly persuasive and informative). Students are This introductory course to Contemporary World Literature
required to research and present at least 5 speeches. At the refers to 20th century literature in English from different
end of this class, they are supposed to have developed self parts of the world. It considers a selection of literary texts
confidence and boldness in presenting speeches in their belonging to different literary genres (essay, fiction, poetry,
personal and professional life. They are also expected to b drama) through various themes (e.g. self, gender, culture).
able to present a well-reasoned, well-presented speech This course also aims at introducing basic literary concepts,
appropriate to the situation in which it is presented. and major literary theories and approaches. Literary texts
and topics vary from semester to semester.
ENG 17 American Literary Masterpieces (3)
Prerequisite: ENG 102. ENG 212 Business Writing (3)
An introduction to major themes and works in American Prerequisites: ENG 102 and Sophomore Level.
literature from the nineteenth century to the present. This This course further develops the experienced writer’s style
course will include selected themes such as the frontier, and analytical capabilities to the level of sophistication
race and racism, wealth and poverty, etc. It will also include necessary for upper-division writing assignments and for
business and professional settings. Writing assignments
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may include business correspondence, reports, resumes, communicate to different audiences. Students will also
proposals, analyses, feasibility studies, and articles for in- learn to organize their thoughts and develop them logically,
house publications. The course emphasizes clarity, to build evidence and make a persuasive argument, to write
conciseness, organization, format, style, tone and clearly and concisely, and to self-edit. Students submit
mechanical correctness; expands upon student’s research frequent writing assignments, act as peer editors,
and documentation skills; and requires research in participate in class discussions, and read and analyze class
university library. . Students will also develop strategies for texts. In this course, students will acquire the skills for
using and adapting various communication technologies to writing and revising technical documents in terms of
manage projects and produce informative professional audience, purpose and organization. Includes a section on
documents. Finally, they will understand and implement research methodology.
various principles of format, layout, and design of
professional documents that meet multiple needs. The ENG 280 Topics in Arab Literature (3)
polished written output for the class will be gathered in a Prerequisite: ENG 101. and Sophomore Level.
“portfolio” at the end of the semester. This course examines topics in Arab literary works belonging
to different genres (Essay, fiction, poetry, and drama). It
ENG 213 Technical Writing (3) introduces basic literary concepts, and considers major
Prerequisite: ENG102 and Sophomore Level. themes in Arab literature (such as tradition and modernity;
Technical writing requires the ability to communicate East and West, male and female writing; feminist reading).
complex technical material in a clear fashion, to write Literary texts and topics vary from semester to semester.
documents that persuade and argue effectively, and to

ESL – ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE

English as a Second Language (ESL) comprises of effective class notes should be taken as early as possible in
Beginners to Advanced Levels (Levels 1 to 4) with the order to get the most benefit from your other credit courses.
following four distinctive components of the language skills:
ENGL 0012, 0022, 0032 & 0042
ENGL 0011, 0021, 0031 & 0041 Reading and Writing
Speaking, Listening and Note-taking To develop writing skills including essay development,
To develop fluency and correctness in speaking English; to organization, vocabulary, and editing for grammar,
increase conversational vocabulary; to understand, practice, punctuation and structure; to develop reading skills and
and adapt features of pronunciation by listening to recorded strategies.
material; to increase conversational listening skills and to
organize and present short lectures. ENGL 0013, 0023, 0033 & 0043
Grammar
To increase skills in listening; to recognize organizational To review grammar rules, to understand the meaning and
clues; to develop vocabulary and comprehension strategies; use of these structures in American English; to recognize
to distinguish between important points and details; to take and use these structures correctly in speaking and writing.

FIN – FINANCE

FIN 204 Financial Management (3) time-value concepts and practices; and cost of capital equity
Prerequisites: ECON 120, ACT 145, MAT 105, and a financing, dividend policy.
minimum 2.0 GPA.
The first course in finance. The study of a firm’s need for FIN 334 Investments (3)
funds; the institutions, instruments, and markets concerned Prerequisites: FIN 204, a minimum 2.0 GPA, and Junior
with raising funds; and the techniques of analysis used to Level.
determine how effectively these funds, once raised are Financial analysis of debt and equity instruments available
invested within the firm. The basics of financial analysis, on organized exchanges and in less tangible over-the-
forecasting, operating and financial leverage; working counter markets. Techniques of such analysis are presented
capital, current asset management short term financing; in context with economic and management circumstances
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within the company, industry, and economy and portfolio FIN 356 Commercial Bank Management (3)
management. Prerequisites: ECON 120, FIN 204, a minimum 2.0 GPA,
and Junior Level.
FIN 337 Principles of Real Estate (3) Corporate finance and microeconomics are applied to
Prerequisites: FIN 204, a minimum 2.0 GPA, and Junior matters of importance to commercial bankers. Among the
Level. subjects treated are bank asset portfolio construction,
As an introduction to the real estate industry, the course lending policies, liabilities management, bank capital
broadly explores all phases of acquisitions, development structure, short-run cash management, financial market
and disposal of real property. Topics include legal rates and flows, and quantitative models for bank
requirements of contracts, property rights, valuation and management. Commercial bank management is analyzed
appraisal techniques, marketing, brokerage operations and from an internal view point in terms of what bank managers
practices, mortgage financing, leasing and property should look for in asset management and why; what market
management. conditions they should be aware of; and what techniques
they can use to meet changing economic and financial
FIN 350 Financial Policies (3) conditions.
Prerequisites: FIN 204, a minimum 2.0 GPA, and Junior
Level. FIN 380 International Finance (3)
The intensification and application of the concepts Prerequisites: Econ 120, FIN 204 a minimum 2.0 GPA, and
developed in 204. Special emphasis is given to the Senior Level.
development of top management policies and their A study of the international financial markets, instruments,
application toward complex problems of finance. and portfolio strategies. Topics will include international
Techniques for identifying and dealing with these problems risks, foreign diversification and heading techniques for
before they become acute will be investigated. Cases will be international risks, foreign diversification and hedging
integrated with appropriate outside reading. techniques for international exposure. The use of derivative
instruments and special markets are evaluated in the
international corporate/investment settings.

GEDU-HEALTH
GEDU 132 Personal Health (3)
Prerequisite: Concurrent ENG 101.
This course is a study of factors that contribute to the physical and mental well being of individuals at all stages in their lives.
Particular attention will be given to threats to well being within the society of Oman and preventative measures that can be
adopted.

HIST – HISTORY

HIST 03 American Civilization I (3) The evolution and growth of Europe from the fall of the
Prerequisite: ENG 101. Roman Empire to 1500. The course discusses the evolution
Evolution of the cultural tradition of the Americas from the of institutions, ideas and the formation of European culture.
earliest times to the mid-nineteenth century, with emphasis
on the relationship of ideas and institutions to the historical HIST 06 European Civilization II (3)
background. Prerequisite: ENG 101.
The evolution and growth of Europe from 1500 to the
HIST 04 American Civilization II (3) present. The course discusses the evolution of institutions,
Prerequisite: ENG 101. ideas and the formation of European culture.
Evolution of the cultural tradition of the Americas from post
civil war to the present, with emphasis on the relationship of HIST 07 World Civilization I
ideas and institutions to the historical background. Prerequisite: ENG101.
This course studies the development of major civilizations of
HIST 05 European Civilization I (3) the world from the inception of human history to
Prerequisite: ENG 101. approximately 1600.

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HIST 08 World Civilization II movement; sex discrimination and feminism. A comparative

Prerequisite: ENG101. approach with other cultures is adopted throughout this
This course studies the development of major civilizations of course.
the world from the early modern era, approximately 1600, to
the present. HIST 200 Topics on Contemporary
World Civilization
HIST 104 Topics in American Civilization Prerequisite: ENG 101.
Prerequisite: ENG 101. This course studies a range of global concerns, from
This course studies topics in the civilization of the United industrialization to globalization, including social
States from the civil war to the present. Themes to be movements and rise of feminism, impact of imperialism and
covered include the “Frontier” and the “American dream”; international conflicts, cultural and intellectual trends.
USA becoming a super power; racism and civil rights

IDS – INTERDISCIPLINARY
IDS 220 Contemporary American Culture (3)
Prerequisite: ENG 102.
This course is an interdisciplinary course. It focuses on contemporary American culture that is roughly American culture from
1930 to the present, and helps students to understand contemporary American culture through a study of its literary, artistic,
and social expressions.

ICT – INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

ICT 101 Fundamentals of Information Technology (3) Standards, Webpage Basics, Scripting, User Interaction,
Prerequisite: COSC 10. Webpage Design tools, Website Maintenance issues, and
This course introduces students to the academic discipline Web portals.
of IT, its principles, and its practices, the impact of
information technology on individuals and the society, ICT 130 Introduction to Operating System (3)
Relationship of IT to other computing disciplines. It Prerequisites: ICT 125.
discusses the principles behind spreadsheets, word An introduction to major operating systems and their
processing, and web browser technology. The Students will components; Topics include processes, concurrency and
be proficient in their use through laboratory based work. synchronization, deadlock, processor allocation, memory
General principles of the computer, support devices, single management, I/O devices and file management, and
and multi-user operating systems, networks, client-server distributed processing. Techniques in operating system
systems and the rapidly emerging role of the World Wide design, implementation, and evaluation.
Web are also discussed in this course.
ICT 145 Internship (3)
ICT 125 Computer Architecture and Organization (3) Prerequisite: Sophomore Level.
Prerequisite: ICT 101. Working in collaboration with the industry. The purpose of
Introduces details of computer systems from architectural this course is to provide students with a structured and
and organization points of view. Topics discussed may supervised work experience in an approved agency that
include data representation, digital logic an basic circuits integrates academic enquiry into a professional work
such as ALU, multiplexes, decoders, flip – flops, registers, experience.
RAM and ROM memory, memory hierarchies, I/O devices,
pipelining, parallel and RISC architectures, Digital logic and ICT 205 Software Engineering (3)
systems, File structures etc. Prerequisite: ICT 130/CPT 182.
This subject introduces the fundamental concepts
ICT 128 Web Application Techniques (3) underlying the design and implementation of large software
Prerequisite: ICT 101. projects. The student will gain an awareness of theoretical
The course introduces the knowledge required for considerations underpinning software engineering and skills
representing information in the World Wide Web for in using the practical techniques embodying them. An
automation, integration, and reuse across web applications. awareness of and skills in applying practical project
The techniques that can integrate stand-alone applications management techniques in a team will also be gained.
with the web features are also discussed. Topics include
Client-Server environment, Internet Service Providers, HTML
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ICT 210 Introduction to E-Commerce introducing database access using JDBC. After a basic
Prerequisite: CPT 201 and ICT 130. introduction to JDBC the student will learn how to create
Examines the impact of emerging technologies on how we dynamic web pages using Java Servlets and Java Server
conduct business in a wired world. Topics include: Pages. Once the basics have been covered, each student
ingredients for a Commerce Enabled Web site from will participate in the design by reviewing use cases, activity
hardware and software to necessary operational processes; diagrams, and class diagrams using UML. Once the design
copyright, authentication, encryption, certification, and has been completed each student will implement the
security; on-line payment strategies (SET, E-cash, check, and required data model, HTML pages, Java Servlets, and Java
charge) and companies offering solutions: E-Commerce Server Pages. The course will finish with an evaluation of the
Business Models. design by examining what would be required to replace the
current web based interface with a Swing interface.
ICT 220 Database Management Systems (3)
Prerequisites: CPT 182/ICT 130. ICT 250 Project I (3)
This course surveys topics in database management Prerequisite: ICT 205 / ICT 220 and at least 40 credits.
systems. Topics include access methods, data models The knowledge gained from the various courses in
(network, hierarchical, relational, semantic, and object- Information Communication Technology and other related
oriented), query languages, database design, query areas will be used with a live project. Working in small
optimization, concurrency control, recovery, security, groups or individually, students will design and develop a
integrity, client-server architecture, and distributed database real life information system.
systems. A database application project will be assigned.
Advanced topics in database systems, including distributed ICT 340 Wireless and Mobile Communications (3)
database systems, query optimization, concurrency control,
knowledge bases, deductive database systems, and object- The course provides an overview of the latest developments
oriented database systems. Additional topics may include and trends in wireless mobile communications, and
benchmarking, scientific databases, and parallelism. addresses the impact of wireless transmission and user
Software engineering principles will be applied to the mobility on the design and management of wireless mobile
development of components of a database management systems.
system.
ICT 361 Network security (3)
ICT 225 Data Communication & Networks (3) The course covers theory and practice of computer security,
Prerequisite: ICT 125. focusing in particular on the security aspects of the web and
This course introduces the fundamental concepts and Internet. It surveys cryptographic tools used to provide
terminology of data communication and networking. Topics security. It then reviews how these tools are utilized in the
will include: fundamentals of telecommunications, data internet protocols and applications.. System security issues,
transmission mechanisms, telecommunication media and such as viruses, intrusion, and firewalls, will also be
technologies, considerations for LAN and WAN covered.
implementations, the Internet protocols, emerging
telecommunications technologies, and trends in the ICT 371 Network Management (3)
telecommunications industry
Computer network management concepts, protocols, and
ICT 230 Advanced JAVA Programming (3) industry standards. SNMP, CMIP, and web management.
Prerequisite: CPT 201. Management applications including fault, performance,
The goal of this course is to design and develop an Internet configuration, accounting, and security management.
based “e-commerce” web site using UML, Java Servlets, Management tools and network modeling.
Java Server Pages, and JDBC. The course will begin by

LOM – LOGISTICS AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

LOM 252 Introduction to Operations Management
Prerequisites: A minimum GPA of 2.0, ECON 110, BUS 250, and ACT 145.
The first course in logistics and operations management that examines the concepts, processes, and institutions which are
fundamental to an understanding of manufacturing and service operations within organizations. Emphasis is on the
management and organization of operations and upon the application of quantitative methods to the solution of strategic,
tactical and operational problems.
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MAN – MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR

MAN 200 Industrial Management (3) MAN 311 Advanced Management and
Prerequisites: BUS 101, a minimum, 2.0 GPA, and Organizational Behavior (3)
Sophomore Level. Prerequisites: MAN 210, a minimum 2.0 GPA, and Junior
The course provides students with a conceptual framework Level.
for understanding the basic management decisions with Building upon 210, this course provides a more detailed
respect to production/operations management functions in examination of motivation, leadership, group process,
industrial and service organizations. The course focuses decision - making, job design, and organizational
attention on the concepts and techniques for carefully development. In additional to providing more detail in terms
managing the processes to produce products and services of content, this course provides the student with
and emphasizes efficiency and effective of process. The considerable practical experience through the use of class
areas of emphasis include types of manufacturing systems, exercises, case studies, and small group discussions.
concepts in production planning and control, facilities
planning, materials management and inventory control, MAN 317 International Management (3)
maintenance management, industrial safety and quality Prerequisites: A minimum 2.0 GPA, ECON 120, and MAN
management. The course methodology shall involve 210.
lectures, case studies and practical assignments. A study of international business and management
practices. Topics covered include an introduction to
MAN 210 Management and international management and the multinational enterprise,
Organizational Behavior (3) the cultural environment of international management,
Prerequisites: BUS 101 and Sophomore Level. planning in an international setting, organizing for
The first course in Management for bachelor degree international operations, directing international operations,
students, in which the behavior of individuals and groups in international staffing, preparing employees for international
an organizational setting is studied. Specific topics assignments, and the control process in an international
examined include: leadership, organizational design, and context.
conflict resolution, as well as a basic coverage of
management principles. In covering these topics, both MAN 319 Employee Training & Development (3)
classic and current perspectives are provided. Prerequisites: A minimum 2.00 GPA, MAN 309, and Senior
Level.
MAN 230 Professional Skills Development (3) An intensive study of training of organizations, including
Prerequisites: BUS 101, a minimum 2.0 GPA, and needs analysis, learning theory, management development,
Sophomore Level. and development training objectives and programs.
This course focuses on career management. Topics include Projects and exercises are used to supplement the readings.
job search, interviews, resumes and cover letters,
presentation skills, business etiquette, entry strategies, and MAN 392 Entrepreneurship/
career alternatives. Small Business Management (3)
Prerequisites: BUS 156, FIN 204, MAR 206, MAN 210, a
MAN 309 Human Resource Management (3) minimum 2.0 GPA, and Junior Level.
Prerequisites: MAT 105, MAN 210, a minimum 2.0 GPA, This integrative general management course is designed to
and Junior Level. communicate the academic principles of business
In depth examination of selected human resource management applicable to solving of problems of small –
management issues from a contemporary managers and medium – size business and assist in their
viewpoint. Topics examined include: employee selection, development. This course will provide a background in the
performance appraisal, training and development, forms of business, the development of business plans and
compensation, legal issues, and labor relations. system integration, venture capital, accounting,
procurement, promotion, financing, distribution and
negotiations for initial organization, and operation and
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MAR – MARKETING

MAR 115 Direct Marketing Methods (3) idea as to the recruitment, selection, and training of sales
For Associate Degree Only. persons and their compensation plans .A detailed idea is
Prerequisite: BUS 101. also given regarding the sales control techniques.
A practical presentation of direct marketing methods and
techniques covering telemarketing, direct mail, television, MAR 270 Management of Promotion (3)
newspapers and magazines. Topics presented include Prerequisites: MAR 206, a minimum 2.0 GPA, and Junior
creating and producing direct marketing messages, media Level.
analysis and selection, and operational management. A study of the design, organization, and implementation of
Intended as practical, a hands – on experience for business the marketing communications mix. Various methods, such
managers/marketers and as a skill developer for the direct as advertising, personal selling, and publicity are analyzed
marketing professional. Includes a section on marketing as alternatives for use alone, or in combination, to stimulate
using the internet. demand, reseller support, and buyer preference. Particular
topics considered include: media selection, sales
MAR 203 Business to Business Marketing (3) promotional, packaging, and selling strategy, and their
For Associate Degree Only. relationships in the promotion process.
Prerequisites: ECON 110 and MAR 115.
The course is aimed to give an understanding about the MAR 275 Marketing Research (3)
concepts and importance of business marketing. It focuses Prerequisites: CPT 103, MAR 20, BUS 250, a minimum
on how business marketing is different from consumer 2.0 GPA, and Senior Level.
marketing.-Business marketing process, its essential An investigation of the acquisition, presentation, and
functions and the institutions performing them. Attention is application of marketing information for management.
focused on the major policies such as product, pricing, Particular problems considered are defining information
promotion and distribution, which underline the multifarious requirements, evaluating research findings, and utilizing
activities of marketing institutions and managerial, information. Statistical methods, models, and/or cases are
economic, and societal implications of such policies. It also employed to illustrate problems, such as sales forecasts,
provides means to evaluate the firm’s capabilities develop market delineation, buyer motives, store location, and
marketing strategies and introduce marketing techniques to performance of marketing functions.
meet the firm’s objectives. MAR 301 Consumer Behavior (3)
Prerequisites: MAR 206, a minimum 2.0 GPA, and Junior
MAR 206 Basic Marketing (3) Level.
Prerequisites: ECON 110, 2.0 GPA. A study of such consumer functions as decision making,
The first course in marketing that examines the character attitude formation and change, cognition, perception, and
and importance of the marketing process, its essential learning. The marketing concepts of product positioning,
functions and the institutions performing them. Attention is segmentation, brand loyalty, shopping preference and
focused on the major policies (such as distribution, product, diffusion of innovations are considered in context with the
price, and promotion) which underlie the multifarious environmental, ethical, multicultural and social influences
activities of marketing institutions and managerial, on an increasingly diverse American consumer.
economic, and societal implications of such policies.
Presents the psychological and societal motivations that MAR 315 Marketing Management (3)
translate need through demand to satisfaction. Provide Prerequisites: MAR 206, a minimum 2.0 GPA, and Senior
means to evaluate the firm’s capabilities develop marketing Level.
strategies and introduce marketing techniques to meet An intensive analysis of major marketing decisions facing
objectives. the firm, such as levels, mix, allocation, and strategy of
marketing efforts. Specific decision areas investigated
MAR 222 Sales Management (3) include market determination, pricing physical distribution,
Prerequisites: ECON 110 and BUS 101. product policy, promotion, channel management, and buyer
The course is aimed to provide a detailed understanding of behavior. Competitive, political, legal, and social factors
how personal selling is critical to the success of marketing. that may affect such areas of decision are discussed.
The course will provide critical thinking skills as well as Cases, models, and problems are used heavily.
practical knowledge and skills needed in personal selling in
competitive market place. It is also aimed to give a clear
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MAR 316 International Marketing (3) environmental impact on the marketing plan is emphasized,
Prerequisites: MAR 206, a minimum 2.0 GPA, and Senior as well as competing in markets of various cultures.
Level Worldwide consumerism, economic and social development,
Marketing management problems, techniques and the spread of multinational corporations, business ethics,
strategies needed to apply the marketing concept to the and current economic and marketing issues are examined.
world marketplace. Understanding a countries cultural and

MAT – MATHEMATICS

MATH 0010 Basic Mathematics (0) MAT 80 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (5)
Prerequisite: Concurrent with Level 03. Prerequisites: MATH 21.
Basic Mathematics course is designed to ensure the general Introduction to analytic geometry, differential calculus, and
mathematical skills of students entering to University integral calculus. MAT 80, 175, and 180 form the calculus
programs. This course is assessed for arithmetic, basic
trigonometry, understanding of co ordinate systems, MAT 90 Calculus Concepts (3)
elementary handling methods of mathematical calculations Prerequisite: MATH 20.
without the use of calculators and the handling of algebraic A study of the basic techniques of differential and integral
expressions. calculus and their applications to real world situations.
Introduce the basic concepts and techniques of linear
MATH 0020 Applied Mathematics (0) algebra and simple differential equations which are
Prerequisite: Pass in Placement Test I or Basic appropriate to science and technology.
Mathematics.
Applied Mathematics is focused for students entering to MAT 100 Basic Calculus (3)
higher education in Business, Education, Linguistic, Social Prerequisite: MAT 30/MATH 20.
sciences etc. The topics covered in Applied Mathematics are Introduction to plane analytic geometry and basic
Basic Algebra, commercial Mathematics and some differential and integral calculus with application to various
important concepts of related probability and Statistics. This areas. No credit for Mathematics majors. Credit not granted
course also includes the real life and business related for both MAT 80 and 100.
application problems.
MAT 105 Basic Probability and Statistics (3)
MATH 0021 Pure Mathematics (0) Prerequisite: MAT 30/MATH 20.
Prerequisite: Pass in Placement Test level I or Basic An introduction to probability and statistics. Topics include
Mathematics. the concept of probability and its properties, descriptive
Pure Mathematics is designed to cater the need of students statistics, discrete and continuous random variables,
entering to Engineering, Sciences, Health Sciences etc. The expected value, distribution functions, the central limit
topics covered are Basic Algebra, basic Trigonometric theorem, random sampling and sampling distributions.
concepts, related application problems and related Credit not granted for more than one of MAT 132 and MAT
probability and Statistics. This course enables the students 105.
to enhance their skills in utilizing abstract mathematics in
problem solving techniques. MAT 132 Applied Statistics I (3)
Prerequisite: MAT 30/MATH 21.
MAT 30 College Algebra (3) This course introduces students to some basic statistical
Prerequisites: MAT 03 or a satisfactory score on the concepts and reinforces some of the methods learned in
College’s mathematics placement examination. previous math courses. The course will provide the students
Topics in algebra and probability, polynomial functions, the with the basic Knowledge of Probability and statistic to help
binomial theorem, logarithms, exponentials, and solutions to them in research. An introduction to the basic ideas and
systems of equations. tools of statistics. Introductory data analysis, statistics
modeling, probability and statistics inference
MAT 35 Trigonometry (2)
Prerequisite: MATH 20A study of the trigonometric and MAT 175 Analytic Geometry and Calculus II (5)
inverse trigonometric functions with emphasis on Prerequisite: MAT 80.
trigonometric identities and equations. A second course in a sequence of courses including
Analytical geometry, Differential calculus and Integral
Calculus. This series is recommended for majors in
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engineering, the physical sciences and mathematics. Topics mathematical induction, elementary number theory,
include the following: The derivatives and anti-derivatives of cardinality, recurrence relations, basic combinatorial
exponential, logarithmic and transcendental functions, methods, trees and graphs. Credit not granted for more
technique of integration, further application of integrals, than one of CPT 255, MAT 250, and MAT 255.
parametric equations and polar coordinates and sequence
and series. MAT 323 Numerical Analysis I (3)
Prerequisites: MAT 202, 245, and ability to program in an
MAT 180 Analytic Geometry and Calculus III (5) upper-level language.
Prerequisite: MAT 175. Solutions of equations, interpolation and approximation,
This is an advanced course and the third course in the numerical differentiation and integration, and numerical
series of courses on analytical geometry and calculus. The solution of initial value problems in ordinary differential
topics include solid analytic geometry, three dimensional equations. Selected algorithms will be programmed for
vector space, functions of two or more variables, partial solution on computers.
derivatives, multiple integrals, their applications and vector
fields MAT 324 Numerical Analysis II (3)
Prerequisite: MAT 323 or consent of instructor.
MAT 202 Introduction to Differential Equations (3) Topics chosen from: the numerical solution of systems of
Prerequisite: MAT 180. linear equations; the eigenvalue/eigenvector problem;
Topics will be chosen from linear differential equations, numerical solution of Partial Differential Equations (PDE);
equations with constant coefficients, Laplace transforms, numerical solution of stiff Ordinary Differential Equations
power series solutions, systems of ordinary differential (ODE); boundary value problems; sparse matrix methods;
equations. approximation theory; optimization theory; digital filters;
integral equations.
MAT 245 Elementary Linear Algebra (3)
Prerequisite: MAT 175 or MAT 100. MAT 355 Combinatorics (3)
An introduction to linear algebra. Topics will include complex Prerequisites: CPT/MAT 255 and MAT 180.
numbers, geometric vectors in two and three dimensions Advanced counting methods are introduced, including the
and their linear transformations, the algebra of matrices, use of generating functions for the solution of recurrences
determinants, solutions of systems of equations, and difference equations. Additional topics may include:
eigenvalues and eigenvectors. graphs and trees, combinatorial designs, combinatorial
games, error-correcting codes, and finite-state machines.
MAT 255 Discrete Structures (3)
Prerequisite: MAT 175 or 100, and CPT 182. (Same as CPT MATH 2311 Calculus III (3)
255) Pre requisites: MAT 175
Treats fundamental ideas in discrete structures and serves The calculus of vector-valued functions is introduced. Partial
as a foundation for subsequent course in both Mathematics differentiation and multiple integration are studied along
and Computer Science. Provides an introduction to with curves and surfaces in three dimensions.
techniques of mathematical reasoning with examples
derived from computer science. Topics include logic, set
algebra, equivalence relations and partitions, functions,

MIS – MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS

MIS 110 Introduction to This course provides an introduction to the design and use
Management Information Systems (3) of database in meeting business information needs. Topics
Prerequisite: ENG 101. include database planning, conceptual design, and data
This course is concerned with the role of information administration. The concepts are studied with projects
systems in managing organizations to make them more involving the use of current database management system.
competitive and efficient. Specific topics include
organizational and technical foundation of information MIS 215 Information System Analysis (3)
systems and building and managing information systems. Prerequisites: MIS 224, and a minimum GPA of 2.0.
Techniques and philosophies of system analysis are
MIS 212 Database Management System (3) addressed. Include are: traditional versus structured design
Prerequisites: MIS 224 and a minimum GPA of 2.0. methods, computer-based tools for systems analysis,
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workbenches, design analysis of database systems, MIS 304 The Management of

maintenance of existing information system, Information System (3)
human/machine interfaces, and security and control. Prerequisites: MIS 224 and minimum GPA of 2.0.
Aspects and methods for managing the computer and
MIS 224 Managerial Applications of information resources of organizations. Topics include
Object-Oriented Programming I (3) aligning IS plans with corporate plans, MIS organizational
Prerequisites: (CPT 103 or Computer Science 122 or 125) structures, demonstrating the value of MIS to senior
and a 2.0 GPA. management, software acquisition, software metrics, project
The course provides a study of the UNIX operating system management, security issues, and security auditing etc as
and the C++ programming language as they pertain to they relate to information resources.
managerial applications. In addition, the course will
introduce the use of object-oriented programming MIS 309 Information Technology Hardware and
methodologies. System Software (3)
Pre requisites: ICT 125
MIS 225 Managerial Applications of This course provides the hardware/software technology
Object –Oriented Programming II (3) background to enable systems development personnel to
Prerequisites: MIS 224 and a minimum GPA of 2.0. understand tradeoffs in computer architecture for effective
This course expands object-oriented skills taught in 224. use in a business environment. It explains system
The emphasis in this course is on object-oriented architecture for single user, central, and networked
development tools and development in a client server computing systems; and single and multi-user operating
environment. The data management tools will include the systems will be covered. Focused mainly on hardware &
use of SQL to access server-based databases. software installation, configuration and trouble shooting

MIS 280 Electronic Business Strategy (3) MIS 310 Information System Design (3)
Pre requisites: ICT 128 Prerequisites: MIS 212, MIS 215, MIS 225 and, a minimum
The course focuses on the linkage between organizational GPA of 2.0.
strategy and networked information technologies to System Design, implementation, and methods of systems
implement a rich variety of business models in the national installation and operation are presented. A system
and global contexts connecting individuals, businesses, development project is required.
governments, and other organizations to each other. The
course provides an introduction to e-business strategy and MIS 319 Topics in Information Systems (3)
the development and architecture of e-business solutions Prerequisite: Consent of the Instructor.
and their components. A course on selected topics in Information Systems to be
determined by recent developments in the field and interest
MIS 285 Project Management & Practice (3) of the instructor. In general, the special topics will focus on
Pre requisites: MIS 215/ICT 205 issues related to advance undergraduate topics
This course covers the principles upon which project
management methods are based and it discuss how to MIS 320 Information System Project (3)
manage IS projects from inception to post implementation Prerequisites: Final semester before graduation.
review. Topics include software and system acquisition The IS project course provides students an exciting
standards, factors that affect cost, cost estimation, opportunity to apply the knowledge & skills acquired through
cost/benefit analysis, risk analysis and legal implications various courses to a real world context. In doing so, the
with respect to ownership and use. students gain an exposure to the challenges of team
building, resource development, and client relations. They
also learn to work under time and deliverable constraints,
and understand that limited information and pressing
deadlines are as real and important as the technical and
managerial components of any task .

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PHIL – PHILOSOPHY

PHIL 101 Introduction to Philosophy (3) PHIL 258 Ethics and the Computer
Prerequisites: ENG 101 and Sophomore Level Prerequisites: ENG 101
This course exposes the student to some of the basic issues Examination of ethical issues concerning the use of
in the Western philosophical tradition and examines topics computers generally and software engineering in particular.
such as metaphysics, epistemology and ethics. The course Aims at developing awareness of these issues and skills for
has an intensive reading and writing component; the ethical decision making regarding them through careful,
student should be prepared to write essays on all topics analytical methods. Typical issues include privacy,
covered. intellectual property, computer fraud, and others.

PHIL 154 Business Ethics (3) PHIL2301 Personal and Professional Ethics
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: ENG 101
ENG 101, BUS101and Sophomore Level This course introduces students to the fundamental tools
A critical survey from the perspective of moral theory of necessary for articulating the values and ethics for
business and business practices. Topics vary but usually professions in the field of business, computer technology,
include some of the following: whether the sole moral law and to recognize areas of conflict between professional
obligation of businesses is to make money; whether certain values and their own, and to develop skills to analyze and
standard business practices, e.g., the creation of wants respond to such dilemmas. Case studies are emphasized as
through advertising, are moral; and whether businesses are class discussion and debate. Working as professionals
ought to be compelled, e.g., to protect the environment or in foreign cultures and countries, and the potential
participate in affirmative action programs. problems and conflicts that can arise in so doing, are also
studied.
PHIL 160 Formal Logic (3)
Prerequisite: ENG 101. PHIL 280 Philosophy of Science (3)
An introductory study of logical truth and deductive Prerequisite: PHIL 160 and Sophomore Level
inference, with emphasis on the development and mastery An examination of logical and methodical problems, related
of formal system known as Sentential Logic. Validity and to the sciences, including the structure of scientific
soundness will be carefully examined as they apply to explanations, laws and theories; methods of concept
deductive arguments. In addition, informal fallacies in formation; and confirmation and the problem of induction.
natural language will be studied. Scientific revolutions, paradigm shifts and case studies are
also studied.
PHIL 190 Philosophy of Religion (3)
Prerequsite: ENG 101 PHIL 360 Advanced Formal Logic (3)
This course will investigate fundamental problems raised by Prerequisite: PHIL 160 and Junior
the theory and practice of monotheistic religions. Among the Rigorous study of major developments in contemporary
issues to be considered are: faith and reason, the causes of logic. Emphasis is given to theoretical problems and some
evil, the interpretation of sacred texts, proofs for the attention is devoted to philosophical issues arising from
existence of God, religion and morality, and religious love. logic. The student is introduced to quantificational logic
Each student will be encouraged to work out a personal including the construction and use of formal proofs..
constructive philosophy of religion.

POL SCI – POLITICAL SCIENCE

POL. SCI 140 Public Administration (3) POL. Sci. 180 International Relations (3)
Prerequisite: Concurrent with ENG 101. Prerequisite: ENG 101.
Survey of Public Administration, with reference to This course is an introduction to international relations. It
organization, financial Administration, personnel explains the international system in which countries operate
management, and judicial control of administrative process. and the global political setting in which individuals act and
respond. The course provides a historical background, as
well as theoretical overview, and presents major actors in
international relations.
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PHY – PHYSICS

PHY 001 How Things Work (3) PHY 112 Electricity, Magnetism, And Optics (5)
Prerequisite: Concurrent ENG 101. Prerequisite: PHY 111.
This course provides a practical introduction to A phenomenological introduction to the concepts and laws
understanding common life experiences by using physical of electricity and magnetism, electromagnetic waves, optics
institution and basic ideas of physics. Lecture course. (This and electrical circuits for physics majors and students in
course does not replace science courses for IT and other departments. Three hours of lecture, one hour of
Computer Science majors.) discussion, and two hours of laboratory per week.

PHY 101 Physics Concepts (3) PHYS 1401 Physics I (4 )

Prerequisite: MAT 90. Pre requisites: MAT 80or 100
This course introduces the students to the fundamental This course covers two main areas in physics namely
principles of mechanics, electricity and magnetism, atomic mechanics and thermodynamics. Mechanics deals with the
physics, nuclear physics and quantum mechanics. The motion of objects that are large compared to atoms and
course emphasizes on the basic concepts in physics rather move with speeds much lower than the speed of light.
than on math. Topics include motion in one and two dimensions, Newton’s
laws of motion, rotational and rolling motions, concept of
PHY 111 Mechanics and Heat (5) energy, conservation laws.
Prerequisite: MAT 80 or 100.
An introduction to the phenomena, concepts and laws of PHYS 2401 Physics II (4)
mechanics and heat for physics majors and students in Pre requisites: PHYS 1401
other departments. Three hours of lecture, one hour of This course provides a phenomenological introduction to the
discussion, and two hours of laboratory per week. concepts and laws of electricity and magnetism,
electromagnetic waves, optics.

PRT – PRACTICAL

PRT 300 Work Study (Internship) (6)

Prerequisites: To register for this course, the student must complete at least 30 credit hours. The student will have to work in
an approved organization for 300 hours.
Students are required to prepare a project report before he/she graduates.

PSYCH – PSYCHOLOGY

PSYCH 03 General Psychology (3)

Prerequisite: ENG 101 and Sophomore Level
This course provides a broad coverage of the field of psychology. It teaches the importance of psychology and its relevance to
everyday life in an active, involved learning environment that helps develop independent thinking skills.

SOC – SOCIOLOGY
SOC 10 Introduction to Sociology (3) students’ knowledge about social behavior, organization
Prerequisite: Concurrent ENG 101. and diversity within populations, and to familiarize them
In introductory sociology students will learn to explore with the concepts of sociological study and its practical
society from a sociological viewpoint. Just because we live in applications. It provides the ideal laboratory in which to
a society does not mean that we automatically know about study our society and our global neighbors from a more
it. Sociological insight is required to see through the comprehensive and inclusive perspective.
explanations of social life. This course provides to expand

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STAT – STATISTICS
STAT 4344 Nonparametric Methods (3)
STAT 2310 Regression Analysis (3) Prerequisite: STAT 3360
Prerequisite BUS 250 A first course in Non-parametric statistical methods based
Measurement of relationships among variables including on ranks. Both theory and application are emphasized. Two-
multiple regressions, partial correlation, and some nonpara- sample problems. K-sample problems. Tests for
metric methods. independence. Contingency tables. Goodness-of-fit tests.

STAT 2320 Statistical Software and Data Analysis (3) STAT 4358 Introduction to Stochastic Processes (3)
Prerequisite BUS250, COSC1300 Prerequisite: STAT 2350
Programming with major statistical packages, emphasizing
major statistical techniques and statistical analysis for Study of random processes selected from: Markov chains,
regression, analysis of variance, descriptive statistics. birth and death processes, random walks, Poisson
processes, renewal theory, Brownian motion, Gaussian
STAT 2350 Probability Theory (3) processes, white noise, spectral analysis, applications such
Prerequisite MATH 80, MATH 105 as queuing theory, sequential tests.
Probability spaces; random variables and their distributions;
repeated trials; probability limit theorems. STAT 4360 Applied Multivariate Data Analysis (3)
Prerequisite STAT 3360
STAT 3330 Analysis of Variance (3) Testing mean vectors; Discriminant analysis; Principal
Prerequisite STAT 2310 components; Factor analysis; Cluster analysis; Structural
Study of analysis of variance and related modeling equation modeling; Graphics.
techniques for cases with fixed, random, and mixed effects.
Exposure to designs other than completely randomized STAT 4362 Applied Survival Analysis (3)
designs including factorial arrangements, repeated Prerequisite: STAT 2310 and STAT 3360
measures, nested, and unequal sample size designs. Parametric models; Kaplan-Meier estimator; nonparametric
estimation of survival and cumulative hazard functions; log-
STAT 3340 Intr. to Bayesian Data Analysis (3) rank test; Cox model; Stratified Cox model; additive hazards
Prerequisite BUS 250 model partial likelihood; regression diagnostics; multivariate
Bayes formulas, choices of prior, empirical Bayesian survival data.
methods, hierarchical Bayesian methods, statistical
computation, Bayesian estimation, model selection, predic- STAT 4370 Senior Seminar (3)
tive analysis, applications, Bayesian software Prerequisite Instructor’s Consent

STAT 3360 Statistical Inference (3) The goal of this course is to provide a platform for students
Prerequisite STAT 2350 to discuss important problems in contemporary
Sampling point, Estimation; sampling distribution; tests of mathematical statistics as well as their on-going research.
hypotheses; regression and linear hypotheses. At the end of the seminars on a particular theme, groups of
people with common interest in research problems in that
STAT 4330 Categorical data analysis (3) topic are expected to work together.
Prerequisite STAT 3360
Discrete distributions, frequency data, multinomial data, chi- STAT 4371 Time Series Analysis
square and likelihood ratio tests, logistic regression, log (3)
linear models, rates, relative risks, random effects, case Prerequisite STAT 3360
studies. A study of univariate and multivariate time series models
and techniques for their analyses. Emphasis is on
STAT 4341 Applied Spatial Statistics (3) methodology rather than theory. Examples are drawn from a
Prerequisite: STAT 2310 or instructor’s consent variety of areas including business, economics and soil
Introduction to spatial random processes, spatial point science.
patterns, kriging, simultaneous and conditional auto
regression, and spatial data analysis.

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STAT 4399 Internship (3) or government agency performing statistical analysis under
Prerequisite: Instructor’s Consent supervision of a corporate, or government, affiliate faculty
The Internship course is an opportunity to combine member.
academic theory with new, career-related experience in
statistics. The Internship in Statistics course is to be taken
by statistics students who intern at an appropriate company

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