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AENG 321/3562 - Introduction to Architectural Engineering (3 cr.)
Prerequisites
Description
Role of the architect and other engineers in building construction. Introduction to the factors influencing architectural design. Building components, materials and assemblies. Architectural drawing and detailing.
When Offered
Offered in fall and spring.
Notes
(Two-hours lecture period and three-hour lab period)
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AENG 496/3950 - Internship in Construction Projects (0 cr.)
Prerequisites
Description
Each student is required to spend a minimum of 4 weeks of internship in Egypt or abroad. These should include substantial practical training in construction activities. A complete account of the experience is reported and evaluated.
When Offered
Offered in fall and spring.
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AENG 429/4312 - Design Development and Construction Documents (3 cr.)
Prerequisites
Description
Development of design into technical documents. Production of construction documents. Design of construction assemblies, constructability aspects and choice of materials. Building coordination and integration using Building Information Modeling applications. Drawing conventions and symbols. Building permit package. Basics of technical specifications.
Hours
Six-hour studio period.
When Offered
Offered in fall and spring.
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AENG 468/4532 - Urban Design and Landscape Architecture (3 cr.)
Prerequisites
Description
Study & Analysis of Visual Elements. Urban Form, Grain, Texture, and Fabric. The Phenomenon of Perception. Space, Time, and Function. Space and Path Visual Analysis. Study & Analysis of Historic Urban Squares, Piazzas and similar spaces. Form and space generation in landscape architecture. Elements of Landscape Architecture.
Hours
One-hour class period and three-hour studio period.
When Offered
Offered in fall and spring.
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AENG 420/4541 - Design of Interior Spaces (3 cr.)
Prerequisites
or
Description
Description: Historical background of Interior Design Styles. Concepts and principles of interior design. Space planning and design. Aesthetics of Interior Design. Color and lighting. Materials selection. Function, material and layout of furniture and textiles. Design for the disabled. Ergonomics and design. Mood Board design. Design drawing and detailing.
Hours
One-hour lecture and three-hour Studio.
When Offered
Offered in fall and spring.
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AENG 454/4555 - Architectural Design Studio IV (4 cr.)
Prerequisites
and
Description
Studio on the Art of Structure and Technology. This studio’s primary objective is to link the two basic components of architecture- art and engineering. Based on a firm understanding of structural systems and their appropriate application to architectural design, projects will be designed to incorporate both aesthetic beauty and structural thinking. The influence of technology in the form of new materials and methods will be examined through their design potential. Three-Dimensional manual and digital models will play an essential role in the design development processes of this studio.
Hours
Six-hour studio period.
When Offered
Offered in fall and spring.
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AENG 455/4556 - Architectural Design Studio V (4 cr.)
Prerequisites
and .
Description
Studio on smart buildings and high-tech architecture. Expanding on the 1970’s theme of High-Tech architecture, this studio aims at redefining the role of cutting edge technology in design- both process and product. Digital technology has revolutionized the way we conceptualized, visualize, present and are eventually able to construct our buildings, making impossible designs of the past a reality. Rapid developments in materials, building systems and construction methods have broadened our design horizons. Issues such as virtual architecture and smart buildings will be explored with regards to their viability and role in the future of architecture.
Hours
Six-hour studio period.
When Offered
Offered in fall and spring.
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AENG 456/4557 - Architectural Design Studio VI (4 cr.)
Prerequisites
, , and
Description
Studio on design in critical Settings- Designing in Historical Contexts. A critical review of works, theories, and polemics in modern architecture. Case studies of buildings within urban settings will be the focus, with an emphasis on adaptive re-use, historic preservation, urban and landscape design practices. Within the context of a historical survey, students will develop a framework to assess and design for contemporary issues in architecture.
Hours
Six-hour studio period.
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AENG 480/4920 - Special Problems in Architectural Engineering (1-3 cr.)
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: consent of instructor and department chair on the basis of a well-defined proposal.
Description
Independent study in various problem areas of construction may be assigned to individual students or groups. Readings assigned and frequent consultations held
When Offered
Offered in fall and spring.
Repeatable
May be repeated for credit if content changes.
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AENG 494/4930 - Selected Topics in Architectural Engineering (3 cr.)
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: senior standing.
Description
Specialized topics in Architectural engineering will be selected and presented.
When Offered
Offered in fall and spring.
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AENG 497/4951 - Internship in Technical Drawing and Design (1 cr.)
Prerequisites
Description
Each student is required to spend a minimum of 8 weeks of internship in Egypt or abroad. The internship should include substantial practical training in technical drawing and design. A complete account of the experience is reported, presented and evaluated. Introduction to professional ethics, professional judgment and the social responsibilities of architects.
When Offered
Offered in fall and spring.
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AENG 490/4980 - Senior Project I (2 cr.)
Prerequisites
Description
A capstone project. Topics are selected by students from a set defined by advisors and according to their area of interest. Project analysis and research. Developing project brief through definition of the needs of society, users and clients. Preparation of space and functional programs. In depth studies of specific design aspects.
Hours
Three-hour studio period.
When Offered
Offered in fall and spring
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ARTV 199/1099 - Selected Topics for Core Curriculum (3 cr.)
Description
Course addressing broad intellectual concerns and accessible to all first-year students as part of the Primary Level Core.
When Offered
Offered occasionally.
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ARTV 213/2113 - Introduction to Visual Cultures (3 cr.)
Description
This lecture course provides a primer in visual literacy across media, introducing students to key terms and methods for critically reading the visual world including iconology, formal analysis, art history, ideological analysis, and semiotics. Students gain fluency in understanding how images work in cultural context to communicate meaning, to express a sense of self, to convey pleasure, to sell things, and to distribute power. Questions of the effect of specific visual technologies are also engaged, particularly their impact on perception and conduct. Examples are drawn from fine art, advertising, film, popular culture, and new media.
Cross-listed
Same as , .
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ARTV 200/2200 - Analogue and Digital Practices (3 cr.)
Description
This introductory studio course introduces students to techniques of visual research as a basis for creative work in various media forms. Students undertake a continuous visual research project as the basis for the course. By means of class lectures and exercises, sketchbook practices, technical workshops, take-home assignments, and group critiques designed to activate the research process, they develop their skills in the expressive use of analogue and digital media for the realization of art, design, or film projects.
Cross-listed
Same as
, .
When Offered
Offered in fall and spring.
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ARTV 201/2201 - Introduction to Drawing (3 cr.)
Description
An introduction to the technical and observational skills of drawing in a variety of mediums. Concepts of line, value and composition will be explored in objective, non-objective, still life, and landscape drawing exercises.
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ARTV 202/2202 - Introduction to Painting (3 cr.)
Prerequisites
Description
An introduction to the technical, aesthetic, and historical aspects of painting in a variety of mediums. Formal concepts of composition, pictorial space and color interaction are applied to subjects such as still life, landscape and the figure.
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ARTV 203/2203 - Introduction to sculpture/Installation (3 cr.)
Prerequisites
Description
An introduction to the contemporary practices in Sculpture and installation. Offers a focused practice for students that addresses the origins and history of installation art/sculpture including site-specificity, the context of the gallery/museum, and alternate environments.
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ARTV 204/2204 - Introduction to Time-Based Media (3 cr.)
Description
Introduces students to the creative practice of video art in a production studio environment, including both concepts and techniques. Classes include workshops on camera, lighting, video effects, and sound recording techniques. Students create individual video projects.
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ARTV 205/2205 - Introduction to Alternative Practices (3 cr.)
Description
Introduces students to alternative practices in contemporary art with and emphasis on social art and activism. Helps students to build awareness of critical debates in contemporary art practice within the context of social media particularly. Classes include workshops on open source practices, Facebook, Skype, and Twitter.
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ARTV 000/2206 - Experimental Animation Art (3 cr.)
Prerequisites
ARTV 2201 .
Description
This studio course introduces students to experimental techniques and theories of animation art, particularly the use of simple frame animation as a means to trace the development and mutation of ideas, narratives, memories and experiences in the imagination. It is designed as an extension of students’ foundation experiences in drawing, painting and collage. Emphasis is on integrating those skills into “moving image” making through techniques of addition and subtraction to the surface of the animated frame.
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ARTV 230/2230 - Introduction to Digital Photography (3 cr.)
Description
Introduces photographic practices in a digital environment. Explores camera, tools, techniques and conceptual approaches related to image capture and printing. A digital camera is required.
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ARTV 315/3115 - Art Theory (3 cr.)
Prerequisites
Description
Offers an introduction to art theory from the start of the twentieth-century up until the present. Emphasis is on reading theoretical texts and interpreting their application to modern and contemporary artistic practices. The course is writing intensive.
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ARTV 311/3211 - Art Studio I (3 cr.)
Prerequisites
Second-year standing.
Description
Intensive studio course forming the first of a four-part sequence designed to guide potential majors toward a self-directed creative practice. Students work experimentally across diverse forms, concepts and methods with the aim of gaining practical and theoretical experience and understanding of the frameworks of contemporary art. The class is conducted through a combination of lectures, project assignments, and studio practice.
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ARTV 312/3212 - Art Studio II (3 cr.)
Prerequisites
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Description
Continuation from Art Studio I. In combination with increasingly ambitious studio practice the student works with diverse creative methodologies to translate artistic concepts into forms. Students take on a broadened understanding of research in the artistic context. Fundamental questions are explored around what an artist is and can be in social and political contexts. The class is conducted through a combination of lectures, project assignments, and studio practice.
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ARTV 370/3270 - Selected Topics in Art (3 cr.)
Prerequisites
Determined by instructor.
Description
In-depth examination of specific topics in the studio arts or art history.
When Offered
Offered in fall and spring.
Repeatable
May be repeated for credit when content is different
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ARTV 410/4110 - Contemporary issues in Arab Art (3 cr.)
Description
An examination of contemporary issues in Arab art within its historical-political geographic terrain and its contemporary diaspora communities. We will explore various kinds of visual and built environments including art works, exhibitions, literature and popular culture. Students will develop visual and analytic skills needed to examine contemporary issues in Arab art in relation to the local, regional and global markets and discourse.
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ARTV 411/4211 - Art Studio III (3 cr.)
Prerequisites
Description
Continuation from Art Studio II. Advanced course that further develops students’ studio practices with an initial collaborative working process. Particular focus is given to newer mediums such as immaterial, conceptual, interventionist and performative practices; new media; and collaborative and cross-disciplinary work. Students develop critical thinking skills about context, space and location. Increasingly sophisticated and ambitious studio practice is expected. The class is conducted through a combination of lectures, project assignments, and studio practice.
Cross-listed
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ARTV 412/4212 - Art Studio IV (3 cr.)
Prerequisites
Description
Continuation from Art Studio III. Students investigate the broader institutional conditions and methodologies of artistic and curatorial practice. Students are introduced to forms of knowledge production that critically reflect on the realities mediated through historical and political reference systems such as museums and archives.
Students develop artistic or curatorial projects, and present them at the end of the semester in the form of an exhibition. In addition to class work, all students are expected to undertake short-term internships at local art institutions.
The class is conducted through a combination of lectures, group critiques, excursions, and studio practice.
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ARTV 469/4269 - Senior Project (A) (3 cr.)
Prerequisites
Description
The first in the advanced Senior Project A and B sequence that is required for the Visual Art major. Course is devoted to the processes of research, experimentation, reflection and critical feedback necessary for successful completion of ARTV 4270 . Preparation for subsequent professional life will also be emphasized, including writing and portfolio assignments and studio visits with practicing artists.
When Offered
Offered in fall.
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ARTV 470/4270 - Senior Project (B) (3 cr.)
Prerequisites
Description
A continuation of , students develop and exhibit a final body of work that expresses a thorough conceptual and technical process. The course culminates in a group exhibition of senior projects, typically to be installed in the Sharjah Art Gallery. This course is the equivalent of a “thesis” or a “capstone” class.
When Offered
Offered in spring.
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BIOL 103/1010 - Introduction to Life Sciences (3 cr. + 1 cr. lab)
Prerequisites
Non-science majors only.
Description
This course aims to emphasize the connection between fundamental principles of Biology and other life sciences. Lectures and lab sessions cover topics such as the cell as basic unit of life, biological molecules to understand energy flow and nutrition, tissues and organ systems (with a focus on human health), and ecological and evolutionary processes explaining biodiversity.
When Offered
Offered in fall and spring.
Notes
Students taking BIOL 1010 may not take for credit.
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BIOL 104/1011 - Introductory Biology I (3 cr. + 1 cr. lab)
Description
Introduction to the basic concepts of biology, molecules of life, cell structure and function, photosynthesis, cell respiration, cell cycle and cancer are presented. Basis and applications of genetics and molecular biology are addressed. The course introduces students to the fundamental concepts, principles and processes upon which the unity of life is based: the relationship of the course material to their day-to-day world: and how to apply scientific methods. Laboratories introduces students to basic principles of plant and animal structure and function and build on the principles of inheritance to the structure and function of tissues and organ systems.
When Offered
Offered in fall, spring and summer.
Notes
BIOL 1011 cannot be taken by students who have taken for credit.
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BIOL 105/1012 - Introductory Biology II (3 cr. + 1 cr. lab)
Description
Based on the diversity of life: viruses, bacteria, protistans, fungi, plants and animals are studied. The course concentrates on development, structure, and function of plants and animals, population genetics, ecology and the environment, and animal behavior. Laboratories introduce students to systematics, evolution, population dynamics, and modeling of populations of organisms and ecosystems. Some field applications are examined.
When Offered
Offered in spring.
Notes
This course is designed for science majors, but can be taken by anyone interested in studying biology in more depth than .
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BIOL 102/1040 - Essentials of Environmental Biology (3 cr.)
Prerequisites
Non-science majors only.
Description
This course is designed for non-science majors who are interested in in learning more about environmental issues through the lens of biological principles. The course covers biological concepts and fundamentals of environmental biology, and introduced students to a range of environmental issues (pollution, degradation of natural resources, overpopulation, etc.) that are currently affecting Egypt and the rest of the planet. The course will highlight man’s impact on how our planet functions and examine societal and scientific solutions to these problems. The course is taught through lectures, class projects, reading discussions, and may include mandatory field trips and active participation in a sustainable community development project.
When Offered
Offered in fall.
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BIOL 130/1410 - Current Health Issues (4 cr.)
Description
Explores the public and personal health infrastructure with a focus on Egypt. The course has an optional service-learning component in which students become aware of their role in community health issues. Information will be present in the form of classroom discussions, debates, field trips, and videos.
Notes
This course is open to all AUC students.
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BIOL 199/1930 - Selected Topic for Core Curriculum (3 cr.)
Description
Course addressing broad intellectual concerns and accessible to all students, irrespective of major.
When Offered
Offered occasionally.
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BIOL 241/2090 - Quantitative Biology (3 cr. + 1 cr. lab)
Prerequisites
and .
Description
This course discuses essential concepts in experimental design and testing hypothesis and introduces quantitative skills for processing, analyzing, and visualizing data generated by biological and medical experiments, focusing on analysis of microarray genes expression data. The open-source bioinformatics and computing platform R will be introduced and used throughout the course in the laboratory sessions.
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BIOL 221/2150 - Genetics (3 cr. + 1 cr. lab)
Prerequisites
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Description
The course is designed to cover the basic fundamentals of classical and molecular genetics. This includes principal of segregation, DNA structure and genetic variation, chromosome and gene organization, replication, molecular biology of gene expression, and mechanisms of gene regulation. The course also covers genetics of bacteria and their viruses, human genome variation, biotechnology, transgenic organisms, and ethical issues in genetic research. The laboratory consist of exercises to introduce students to classical and contemporary genetic analysis.
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BIOL 211/2230 - Molecular and Cell Biology (3 cr. + 1 cr. lab)
Prerequisites
and or co-requisite.
Description
The course is designed to provide a detailed understanding of the structure and function of the cell. This includes mechanisms of DNA replication and repair in prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms and regulation of transcription and translational machinery. Protein sorting into functional structural proteins will be addressed with emphasis of post-translational protein modifications. Mechanisms of cell-cell signaling and their role in regulating genomic integrity and cell cycle regulation will be covered in details and consequences of abnormalities in these mechanisms will be discussed. Laboratories include the identification of basic cell structures, laboratory techniques in DNA and protein isolation, characterization and computational tools in molecular biology.
When Offered
Offered in spring.
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BIOL 304/2320 - Biophysics (4 cr.)
Prerequisites
and .
Description
Principles, concepts and advances in the physical analysis of life processes. Fundamental and advanced physical and physicochemical treatment of kinetic processes underlying the normal function of biological systems will be addressed to include mechanics, hydrodynamics, electricity, optics and nuclear physics.
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BIOL 214/2340 - General Botany (3 cr. + 1 cr. lab)
Prerequisites
and
Description
This course will explore several aspects of plant biology with emphasis on structure, function, reproduction, systematics, plant metabolism and development. Students will be introduced to basic concepts of plant breeding, plant tissue culture and genetic transformation and the generation of genetically-modified crops. Detailed morphological, physiological study and greenhouse experimentation will be covered in the lab. Upon completion of this course, students will gain an appreciation for plant diversity, learning how plants are essential for supporting life on our planet and the potential impact of plant biotechnology on our life.
When Offered
Offered in spring.
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BIOL 302/3040 - Environmental Biology for Engineers (2 cr. + 1 cr. lab)
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing.
Description
This course covers aspects of soil, water, food, and mineral resources management, waste disposal, energy alternatives, population ecology, and environmental ethics with special emphasis on problems encountered by engineers. Laboratory includes field studies of ecosystems, environmental monitoring instrumentation, solar energy techniques, electronic population modeling and techniques used to deal with human consumption of natural resources.
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BIOL 310/3130 - Molecular Evolution and Population Genetics (3 cr. + 1 cr. lab)
Prerequisites
Description
This course covers a spectrum of evolutionary forces at the molecular level and their impact on allele frequencies in the population. Topics the course will address include the Hardy-Weinberg principles, linkage disequilibrium, genetic drift, neutral theory of molecular evolution, mutation and natural selection, evolution of gene families, lateral gene transfer, basics of molecular phylogenetics, and origin of viruses and origin of the cell. Laboratory sessions will include computational simulations of evolutionary forces in action, population genetics, and maximum likelihood and Bayesian phylogenetic inferences.
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BIOL 315/3280 - Biochemistry (3 cr.)
Prerequisites
Description
The living cell, structure of biomolecules and their relationship to biological functions; biochemical energetics; metabolism of major cellular components and their relationship to clinical conditions..
Cross-listed
Same as .
Hours
Two class periods and one three hour lab period.
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BIOL 307/3310 - Microbiology (3 cr. + 1 cr. lab)
Prerequisites
Description
This course provides a broad understanding of the microbial world, its application and implications. The fundamentals and principles of bacteriology, virology and mycology are addressed. Cellular and molecular aspects that contribute to selected infectious diseases and the role of the immune system in preventing such diseases are discussed. Additionally we examine the recent advances in pharmaceutical and biotechnology application of microbes.
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BIOL 312/3326 - Vertebrate Anatomy and Physiology (3 cr. + 1 cr. lab)
Prerequisites
Description
The principal objective of this course is to give the student a solid foundation in understanding the anatomy and physiology of the basic vertebrate body from a functional perspective. The course focuses on describing the anatomy of the major organ systems found in vertebrates and explaining how the physiology of these anatomical systems enables vertebrate bodies to function in their environment. The course will survey model organisms to compare variation in anatomy and physiology associated with different behavioral and ecological requirements. The laboratory will consist of computer learning models, physiological and biomedical experiments with living tissue and specimens to investigate the function of various organ systems, and dissection of preserved and fresh vertebrate specimens, to give students in-depth experience with anatomical identification.
When Offered
Offered in fall.
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BIOL 313/3340 - Invertebrate Zoology (3 cr. + 1 cr. lab)
Prerequisites
Description
Invertebrate Zoology is the study of animals without a backbone. These organisms comprise over 99% of all animal species known. Anatomy, development, behavior, systematics, and phylogeny of diverse invertebrate groups are included in the lectures. The class also covers major groups of protozoa. Discussed examples include both representatives of each phylum and highlights of groups of medical, veterinary, or biotechnological importance. Laboratory sessions emphasize morphology and anatomy through dissections, mounted specimens, and prepared slides.
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BIOL 320/3341 - Animal Behavior (3 cr. + 1 cr. lab)
Prerequisites
Description
Study of ethology with emphasis on its development, control and function. Laboratory includes observations and descriptions, qualification techniques and experimentation.
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BIOL 301/3360 - Animal Physiology (3 cr. + 1 cr. lab)
Prerequisites
Description
A comparative approach to the nutrient procurement, temperature, osmotic and ionic regulation, regulation of fluids, respiratory, circulatory, and digestive systems, reproduction, hormonal and nervous control, behavior, and biological rhythms of animals. Laboratory emphasizes the physiology of invertebrates and vertebrates.
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BIOL 303/3370 - Developmental Biology (3 cr. + 1 cr. lab)
Prerequisites
Description
This course is designed to acquaint students with the mechanisms that direct the development of multicellular organisms from a single cell. The course covers the fundamental processes operating during embryonic development including cellular differentiation, development of specialized tissues, morphogenesis, and organogenesis at the cellular and molecular levels. Special attention will be on the understanding of key experiments that contributed to the current knowledge of the basic principles implicated in the development of the organism. Laboratory includes examination of various developmental biology aspects at the molecular, cellular and morphological levels.
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BIOL 341/3510 - Ecology (3 cr. + 1 cr lab)
Prerequisites
, , .
Description
Ecology is the study of the distribution and abundance of organisms and the interactions with the environment that determine those distributions and abundances. The class discusses ecological interactions and mechanisms at organismal, population, community, and ecosystem levels. Chemical, physical, evolutional, and human-driven factors that influence the natural world are explained. A laboratory emphasizing collection, analysis and interpretation of data is included and intended to expose students to a broad array of ecological techniques.
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BIOL 305/3540 - Environmental Biology (3 cr. + 1 cr. lab)
Prerequisites
or instructor’s consent.
Description
Examination of degradation and pollution of natural environments. Aspects of soil, water, food, and mineral resources management, waste disposal, energy alternatives, population ecology, and environmental ethics. Laboratory to include field studies of ecosystems, environmental monitoring instrumentation, solar energy techniques, electronic population modeling, techniques used to deal with human consumption of natural resources.
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BIOL 306/3541 - Environmental Biology of the Red Sea (3 cr. + 1 cr. lab)
Prerequisites
Prerequisites: students must be good swimmers and consent of the instructor.
Description
This course is designed to be an interdisciplinary course for students with an interest in coastal and marine environmental issues. Topics covered include marine biology, ecology, geology, paleontology, climatology, and oceanography. Using the Red Sea as a model, students will receive extensive field experience in evaluating the impact of natural phenomena and human activities on coastal and marine environmental planning, management, and monitoring, as well as in the preparation of environmental impact assessments.
Notes
Laboratories and field trips to the Red Sea are essential to the course.
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BIOL 345/3542 - GIS For Biologists (4 cr.)
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: Junior or Senior standing
Description
.Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for Biologists is designed to introduce the student to the use and application of computer based mapping and analysis technology to ecological data. The application of GIS technology requires program operation skills, computerization of data and relevant biological information. The course is designed to provide “hands-on” skill development in the use and application of GIS.
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BIOL 360/3600 - Introduction to Bioinformatics (3 cr.)
Prerequisites
Any of the following:
, BIOL 2230 , BIOL 3280 , CHEM 3015
Description
Bioinformatics is the application of computational methods and tools to, retrieve, and analyze large quantities of sequence datasets. The course covers genomic public databases and resources, sequence alignment, protein structure and function prediction, and analysis of microarray gene expression. Concepts of programming for bioinformatics are introduced. The course provides the students with hand-on experience solving practical problems such as characterization of gene interest, identification of differentially expressed genes, prediction of secondary and tertiary structures of proteins, and tracking spatial and temporal dynamics of a virus.
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BIOL 361/3601 - Bioinformatics Tools and Techniques (3 cr.)
Prerequisites
BIOL 3600 and CSCE 1101
Description
This interdisciplinary course is designed for students in biology, computer science, and mathematics to build the most essential concepts and practices for Bioinformatics development using Biopython and R.
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BIOL 399/3910 - Guided Studies in Environmental Sciences (3 cr.)
Description
Under faculty guidance, students will carry out a project on an environmentally related topic. The students will present their results by submitting a common/individual report or by passing an examination, as determined by the supervisor.
Cross-listed
Same as
When Offered
Offered in fall and spring.
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BIOL 411/4150 - Molecular Biology of the Gene (3 cr. + 1 cr. lab)
Prerequisites
and or co-requisite.
Description
A comprehensive molecular biology course with emphasis on principles, processes and methodologies leading to the formation of central concepts of molecular genetics. Students are presented to the latest models of describing gene structure, genome organization and regulation of gene and protein expression, in eukaryotes and prokaryotes. Current topics such as epigenetics, RNA interference and transgenics are also exposed. Laboratory sessions cover modern techniques in recombinant DNA technology related to gene cloning, protein expression, and omics.
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BIOL 415/4230 - Immunology (3 cr. + 1 cr. lab)
Prerequisites
and
Description
The students are introduced to the basic principles of immunology, including the structure and function of the immune system at the molecular, cellular, tissue, and organ system levels and the processes involved in the host defense against infection. This includes antigen and antibody structure and function, effector mechanisms, complement, major histocompatibility complexes, B-and T-cell receptors, antibody formation and immunity, cytotoxic responses, and regulation of the immune response. Students are also introduced to the applied aspects of immunology, which include immunoassay design, flow cytometry and LUMENIX technology. Special topics are also highlighted and discussed including cancer immunology, immunotherapy, autoimmunity, immunomics and vaccination. Laboratories include practical experience with the anatomy and histology of the lymphoid tissues, cell isolation, identification and serological and cellular immune techniques as well as basic tissue culture techniques.
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BIOL 430/4330 - Tumor Biology (3 cr. + 1 cr. lab)
Prerequisites
and
Description
The course provides a broad knowledge on the biological principals underlying tumor and cancer formation. The basic science of tumor at the cellular, molecular and genetic level will be addressed. The course allows students to understand the fundamental mechanisms that underlie eukaryotic cell multiplication, cell senescence and cell death, including the alterations that are involved in the initiation of uncontrolled growth and carcinogenesis. In addition, cell cycle surveillance mechanisms that ensure genomic integrity and the signaling pathways that regulate tumor development and spread will be covered.
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BIOL 440/4540 - Marine Ecology (3 cr. + 1 cr. lab)
Prerequisites
and
Description
Examination of the ecology of marine ecosystems. Relationship of physical and chemical processes of marine systems to biological processes in both pelagic and benthic regions. Where possible, examples will be drawn from the Mediterranean and the Red seas.
Notes
Includes an extended field trip to marine research institute for “hands-on” experience in marine biological research.
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BIOL 445/4541 - Desert Ecology (3 cr. + 1 cr. lab)
Prerequisites
Description
Examination of the ecology of desert ecosystems with particular reference to Middle-Eastern deserts. Emphasis is placed on the strategies employed by desert-living organisms which allow them to survive and prosper under desert conditions. Field trips are an integral part of this course.
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BIOL 460/4690 - Bioinformatics Capstone Seminar I (1 cr.)
Prerequisites
Prerequisites or corequisites BIOL 3600 or BIOL 3601
Description
Students complete a capstone proposal and major elements of the capstone project for the Minor in Bioinformatics. Bioinformatics Capstone Seminar I will focus on the development of the problem statement and the research questions that will be answered in the Capstone. Emphasis will be placed on the development of a sound rationale for the project, justified by a thorough literature review.
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BIOL 461/4691 - Bioinformatics Capstone Seminar II (2 cr.)
Prerequisites
BIOL 4690
Description
In this project-based course, the students tackle a real-life biological or biomedical problem using a computational approach where they utilize existing bioinformatics resources and/or develop novel tools. The students are required to deliver a written report and an oral presentation describing the problem, methodology/approach, contribution, and results. This course is available only for students enrolled in the Minor in Bioinformatics program.
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BIOL 410/4910 - Guided Studies in Biology (1-4 cr.)
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: consent of the instructor.
Description
Under the guidance of a faculty member and with the approval of the Chair, the student undertakes readings or research on a specific topic in biology. The student should demonstrate achievements by presenting results, submitting a report, or passing an examination as determined by the supervisor.
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BIOL 408/4930 - Selected Topics in Biology (1-4 cr.)
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: consent of the instructor.
Description
Topics in biology chosen according to the special interests of the student and faculty.
Repeatable
May be repeated for credit more than once if the content changes.
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BIOL 495/4980 - Senior Research Thesis (1 cr.)
Prerequisites
Senior standing in biology.
Description
Students select a research topic according to their field of interest and the availability of advisers and facilities. A research proposal is submitted to include a literature review on the topic and the design of a laboratory and/or field investigation.
When Offered
Offered in fall
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BIOL 496/4981 - Seminar in Biology (2 cr.)
Prerequisites
Description
The senior research thesis project is executed and presented in the form of an oral presentation and a poster session in the annual biology department senior thesis conference. A final report, written similar to an original research manuscript, to include the execution, results and conclusion of the project will be submitted.
When Offered
Offered in spring.
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BIOT 501/5201 - Biochemistry (3 cr.)
Description
A basic course introducing the student to chemical bonds, structure of biomolecules, the structure and function of cellular components, protein structure and folding, carbohydrates metabolism, fatty acids oxidation, the kinetics of enzyme-catalyzed reactions, cellular metabolism, energy production, cellular regulatory processes, signal transduction cascades, and photosynthesis.
Cross-listed
Same as .
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BIOT 502/5202 - Cell and Molecular Biology (3 cr.)
Description
This course is designed to introduce the student to structure and function of the basic unit of life, the cell. This includes organelle biogenesis, cytoskeleton and cell motility, protein and lipid trafficking, membrane and ion transport, energy flow within the cell, cell cycle, division, and programmed cell death. In addition, to the passage of information from gene to protein will be addressed.
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BIOT 503/5203 - Biotechnology (3 cr.)
Prerequisites
and
Description
This course, taught by a team of instructors, covers different areas of biotechnology. This course introduces students to the different aspects of the biotechnology revolution including principles of recombinant DNA technology, protein engineering, directed mutagenesis, manipulation of gene expression, microbial synthesis of biologics, biomass utilization, large scale production of proteins, transgenic animals, and the human genome project. In addition, this course introduces students to bioinformatics and bioengineering.
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BIOT 504/5204 - Experimental Biotechnology (3 cr.)
Prerequisites
Description
This course consists of two class periods and one three-hour lab period. It introduces students to the experimental methods used in investigation and research in biotechnology applications. The laboratory section will provide students with hands-on experimentations in major techniques in molecular biology such as DNA and RNA isolation, protein purification, DNA and protein electrophoresis, nucleic acid hybridization and polymerase chain reaction.
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BIOT 505/5205 - Basics of Bioentrepreneurship (3 cr.)
Description
This course covers four modules: business aspects of biotechnology, regulatory issues, patenting biotechnology inventions, and bioethics.
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BIOT 521/5206 - Fundamentals of Bioinformatics (3 cr.)
Prerequisites
Prerequisites: Familiarity with molecular biology, calculus, basic probability and statistics.
Description
This course should introduce students to the fundamental theories and practices of bioinformatics. Lectures should focus on the basic knowledge required in this field, including the need for databases, access to genome information, sources of data, and tools for data mining. The course should also cover identification of both lower order and higher order informational patterns in DNA and approaches to linking genome data to information on gene function. Emphasis will be placed on how to use the databases and tools. Students should use the PERL programming language in this course.
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BIOT 531/5207 - Molecular Diagnosis (3 cr.)
Description
Topics include diagnosis of genetic disorders, infectious diseases, malignant diseases, and forensic applications such as paternity testing, DNA fingerprinting. Aspects of quality control, quality assurance, regulatory issues, and intellectual properties will be also covered.
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BIOT 541/5208 - Molecular Genetics (3 cr.)
Description
The course introduces genetics studies in molecular biotechnology; introduction to Mendalian genetics, eukaryotic gene regulation, genome project and model organisms utilized in research studies, cytogenetics, cellular genomic instability in carcinogenesis and molecular genetic based therapeutic approaches.
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BIOT 543/5210 - Microbial Biotechnology (3 cr.)
Description
The course introduces current advances in bacteriology, mycology and virology. This covers from medical applications, environmental application of microbes to microbial quality control and assurance in biotechnology products. In addition topics include the use of microbes in recombinant DNA technology, protein production in prokaryotes, fermentation technology, antimicrobial peptides and its applications in medical microbiology.
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BIOT 511/5211 - Bioengineering (3 cr.)
Description
The application of the concepts and methods of the physical sciences and mathematics in an engineering approach to problems in the life sciences.
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BIOT 571/5271 - Bionanotechnology (3 cr.)
Description
This course covers the use of various nanostructures for ultrasensitive detection of DNA, bacteria, and viruses. Recent techniques for detection of single biomolecules that offers superior advantages over the conventional bulk measurements will also be presented. This course will also cover the use of different nanoparticles such as nanocrystals and gold nanoparticles for optical imaging, as hyperthermia agents for cancer therapy, and the development of smart drug delivery nanocarriers.
Cross-listed
Same as NANO 5271
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BIOT 580/5910 - Independent Study In Biotechnology (3 cr.)
Description
Independent study in various problem areas of biotechnoloyg may be assigned to individual students or to groups. Readings assigned and frequent consultations held.
Notes
Students may sign up for up to 3 credits towards fulfilling M.Sc. requirements.
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BIOT 551/5930 - Selected Topics in Biotechnology (3 cr.)
Prerequisites
Pre-requisite: consent of instructor, graduate standing.
Description
Topics chosen according to special interests of faculty and students.
Repeatable
May be repeated for credit more than once if content changes.
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BIOT 590/5940 - Graduate Seminar I (2 cr.)
Description
Seminars on research topics, research methodology, and thesis writing and presentations given by invited speakers.
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BIOT 591/5941 - Graduate Seminar II (1 cr.)
Prerequisites
Description
Seminars on research topics given by invited speakers and on research plans given by students to discuss their thesis topics and the results obtained in their work.
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BIOT 599/5980 - Research Guidance and Thesis (3 cr. + 3 cr.)
Description
Consultation on problems related to student thesis.
Notes
Must be taken twice for a total of 6 credits.
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BIOT 604/6204 - Model Systems in Cancer Research (2 cr. + 1 cr. lab)
Prerequisites
BIOT 5203 or BIOT 5204 .
Description
This course exposes graduate students to a powerful tool, cell lines, for research. Cell lines are commonly used in many fields of laboratory research mainly as in vitro models in cancer research. Topics covered in class include but not limited to the biology, epidemiology, and molecular mechanisms of cancer including genetic variants, role of microRNA and epigenetic gene deregulation. Students, throughout the semester, will develop an understanding of the molecular events underlying the development of human cancer through examining primary literature related to the current knowledge of cancer biology. The course includes a laboratory component exploring a range of techniques used in the study of cancer biology.
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BIOT 620/6206 - Computational Genomics and Transcriptomics (3 cr.)
Prerequisites
Description
The course is designed to provide graduate students with the essential concepts and skills for processing, analyzing, and visualizing biologcial data generated by modern high-throughput transcriptomic and genomic technologies such as microarray and next-generation sequencing. The open-source statistical platform R and the BioConductor package will be used throughout the course for the practical sessions. The course will focus on how to extract meaningful information from microarray and RNA-Seq data (e.g., differentially expressed genes, alternative splice forms, and polymorphism). Different data visualization methods will be covered from simple summarizing graphs to interaction networks of cellular elements. Practical exercises will use publically published data and simulated data with applications crossing from cancer genomics to environmental genomics. Target audience is biomedical and computational sciences graduate students and postdoctoral researchers.
When Offered
Offered in fall.
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BIOT 621/6207 - Systems and Computational Biology (3 cr.)
Description
Systems biology is an interdisciplinary study field that focuses on complex interactions in biological systems. A major goal of systems biology is the modeling and discovery of emergent properties, properties of a system whose theoretical description is only possible using techniques, which fall under the remit of systems biology. The course targets graduate students from various scientific backgrounds. This course aims to provide hands-on experience in computational systems biology by combining experimental data and mathematical modeling with emphasis on modeling of cellular pathways. Potential biomedical and biotechnological applications are introduced.
When Offered
Offered in fall.
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BIOT 601/6930 - Current Topics in Biotechnology (3 cr.)
Description
This course provides a comprehensive and thorough understanding of recent trends in biotechnology research and development. Frontier areas in biotechnological applications as bioremediation, genetically modified organisms, molecular medicine and nano-biotechnology will be addressed.
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BIOT 602/6931 - Reading and Conference Course (3 cr.)
Description
Contemporary biotechnology topics, addressed from current primary literature will be discussed. Dogmas and disputes in biological, medical and/or agricultural sciences will be addressed to generate student discussions.
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AIAS 411/4101 - Modern Standard Arabic (4 cr.)
Description
This course integrates the four language skills to help students develop their ability to produce and comprehend both oral and written discourse at the advanced/advanced high level. The material addresses linguistic needs at this level and provides students with opportunities to further develop their understanding of the various aspects of Egyptian culture.
When Offered
Offered in summer.
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AIAS 401/4301 - Egyptian Colloquial Arabic (4 cr.)
Description
This course further develops students’ skills in Egyptian colloquial Arabic in general while emphasizing the shared features between ECA and MSA. The course concentrates on increasing students’ vocabulary and command of syntax, with a higher level of fluency. The material designed to train students to emulate the speech of educated native speakers in a wide range of social situations.
When Offered
Offered in summer.
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AIAS 531/5121 - Reading, Writing And Vocabulary Building (5 cr.)
Description
This course fosters and further develops the student’s ability to read long, authentic texts on a wide range of topics with minimal dependency on the dictionary. Students are trained to extend their reading strategies and knowledge of different genres and styles. Special emphasis is placed upon vocabulary building and the idiomatic use Arabic. The writing component is integrated whereby students employ and manipulate syntactic and morphological structures studied in the reading component, in addition to various cohesive devices, to produce complex sentences at the paragraph and text level, according to the mores of connected Arabic written discourse.
When Offered
Offered in fall.
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AIAS 521/5151 - Listening And Speaking (3 cr.)
Description
This course further develops students’ skill in comprehending large chunks of authentic spoken MSA in different forms of discourse (reports, interviews, debates, etc.). It integrates listening and speaking skills by training students to carry out discussion on various topics of general and personal interest. The course includes a number of live lectures given by specialists in different fields of interests.
When Offered
Offered in fall.
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AIAS 522/5152 - Academic Listening and Speaking (3 cr.)
Prerequisites
and
Description
This course fosters and further develops the students’ ability to understand the main ideas and most details of connected academic and discourse in a variety of fields. It does so by teaching strategies to sustain both comprehension and delivery of propositionally and linguistically complex extended aural/oral discourse. These include training students to recognize and use cohesive devices signaling the sequence of thought in a given text, enabling them to follow MSA-ECA code-switching and code-mixing patterns, as well as sensitizing them to the socio-cultural nuances embedded in the spoken message.
When Offered
Offered in spring.
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AIAS 551/5201 - Advanced Translation (3 cr.)
Description
This course fosters and develops students’ skills in translating written texts of different genres. Attention is given to points of contrast, idiomatic usage, and semantic fields of corresponding vocabulary in English and Arabic. Most work is done on translating from Arabic into English, with special attention given to developing the skills necessary for the preservation of the finer nuances of meaning when rendering a text from one language to another.
When Offered
Offered in spring.
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