Bachelor of Engineering in Computer and Communications Engineering

Bachelor of Engineering in Computer and Communications Engineering – (CCE)

Total Credits

147

Mission

The Computer and Communications Engineering program aims to help students explore their innate creativity and potential and endow them with the knowledge, skills and abilities to: pursue successful careers in computer and communication engineering and related fields; think critically in solving complex problems using modern tools and technologies; communicate and work effectively with diverse groups; learn more every day, and succeed in graduate studies in renowned institutions if they choose to.

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

The program educational objectives of the Computer and Communications Engineering (CCE) program intend to enable its graduates within a few years of graduation to:

Foster an environment that encourages excellence in endeavor,
Provide quality and professional education which prepare leaders,
Solve problems facing the society and industry in Lebanon, the Middle East and the world, and
Engage in multidisciplinary research.

Student Outcomes

The Computer and Communications Engineering (CCE) program has adopted the engineering criteria “1” through “7”, so graduates will have:

an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze, and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Student Enrollment and Graduation Statistics

Computer and Communications Engineering (CCE) BE Program Student Enrollment Trends for the Past Five Academic Years
	FALL 2019	FALL 2020	FALL 2021	FALL 2022	FALL 2023
New Students	12	29	38	27	36
Full-time Students	41	67	87	100	119

Computer and Communications Engineering (CCE) Program Graduates for the Past Five Academic Years
Academic Year	CCE Graduates
Academic Year	BS	BE	MS
2019-2020		6
2020-2021		10
2021-2022		7
2022-2023		18
2023-2024		16

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Courses

University Requirements (27 cr.)

Communication Competency (8 cr.)

ARAB 212 - Arabic Language and Communication 2

This course provides the student with basic knowledge of written business communication skills in Arabic and its components, including content, shape and formatting. Students will be given practice on how to write the inquiry letter, the offer or quotation letter, and the negotiation letter. They will be familiarized with the freight methods, the commercial documents, the payment modes, the types of insurance, the banking services and credit facilities and will end with writing curriculum vitae.

ENGL 210 - English Composition and Rhetoric 3

This course reinforces effective critical reading and writing skills with emphasis on writing documented essays for academic purposes in a varying range of rhetorical modes. More specifically, the student will apply the fundamental principles of English spelling, word usage, grammar, punctuation and style necessary for written communication; write academic essays; proofread and edit a variety of texts; analyze general texts for coherence, style and accuracy in writing; read critically from a variety of discourse modes; summarize, paraphrase and quote sources properly; and cite sources according to APA form. Prerequisite: None. Every semester.

ENGL 217 - Professional English Writing 3

This course is designed to enhance students’ professional writing skills. It is tailored to students pursuing careers in the professions and includes advanced business writing and editing, correspondence, critical review, writing professional reports and proposals, and making oral presentations. Prerequisite: ENGL 210. Every Semester.

Natural Sciences and Technology (6 cr.)

CCEE 214 - Introduction to Programming + Lab 3

Understanding of the basic principles of programming and computer systems; Applications of programming to the solution of engineering problems; Control structures, functions, arrays, pointers and structures.

Quantitative Reasoning (3 cr.)

MATH 351 - Probability and Statistics 3

Probability and conditional probability, random variable and distribution, continuous and marginal distributions, expectation, variance- moments-mean-median-covariance and correlation, conditional expectation, the sample mean, special distribution, Bernoulli and binomial distributions, Poisson and Gamma distribution. Prerequisite: MATH 211. Annually.

Community and Sustainability (1 cr.)

Free Elective 3

Humanities/Fine Arts (3 cr.)

ARAB 330 - Introduction to Arabic Language & Literature 3

This course provides a basic introduction to Arabic language and literature, emphasizing Arabic language, grammar and literature. Students will study Arabic prose including the Holy Quran and extracts of Arabic poetry. Prior knowledge of Arabic is required.

BADM 355 - Business Ethics and Social Responsibility 3

This course introduces students to important ethical and corporate social responsibility issues. It will increase the students’ ability to make decisions by providing them with a framework to identify, analyze and resolve ethical issues in business. Issues such as conflicts between personal values and organizational goals; the role of sustainability in business strategy; corporate governance and development of ethics programs will be also discussed in this course. Prerequisite: ENGL 210.

CMNS 350 - Mass and Digital Communication Ethics 3

This course addresses the ethical problems that arise in the fields of journalism, public relations and advertising, particularly in today’s digital media environment. Prerequisite: CMNS 301.

CVLN 301 - Civilization Studies I 3

This course surveys some of the key figures, movements, and texts in cultural studies, from the birth of civilization through the middle Ages. Concentration will be on the historical, political, religious, cultural, and institutional aspects during this period. Students will read, analyze, and interpret certain primary works in order to gain insight into the contexts in which they originated. Co-requisite: English 210.

CVLN 302 - Civilization Studies II 3

This course surveys some of the key figures, movements, and texts in cultural studies, from the 14th through the 18th centuries. Concentration will be on the historical, political, religious, cultural, and institutional aspects during this period. Students will read, analyze, and interpret certain primary works in order to gain insight into the contexts in which they originated. Prerequisite: CVLN 301.

CVLN 303 - Civilization Studies III 3

This course surveys some of the key figures, movements, and texts in cultural studies, from 19th century up to the present time. Concentration will be on the historical, political, religious, cultural, and institutional aspects during this period. Students will read, analyze, and interpret certain primary works in order to gain insight into the contexts in which they originated. Co-requisite: English 210.

EDUC 211 - Fundamentals of Special Education 3

This course provides an introduction to Special Education, particularly addressing current practices. Students are introduced to common learning disabilities and intervention programs, as well as an historical overview of the development of the field of Special Education.

EDUC 230 - Teaching Diverse Learners 3

This course is designed to prepare teachers to appreciate diversity with regard to language, gender, socioeconomic status, religion, ability, geographic region and age. Students will be provided with strategies, techniques and resources that enable them to discover these differences and to plan appropriate educational experiences for every student.

EDUC 330 - Methods of Teaching Arabic in Elementary Schools 3

This course addresses the theory and practice in the methods of teaching Arabic to elementary school students. It emphasizes practical application in planning and implementing lessons, activities and assessment.

EDUC 365 - Art Education 3

This course explores concepts of art, music, drama, and movement for young children. The various methods are used to cover various activities associated with the development of children's physical-motor, social-emotional, and cognitive skills, with providing conditions to develop creativity and aesthetic awareness.

ENGL 207 - Introduction to Language 3

This survey course examines current areas in theoretical and applied linguistics including the different levels of structure, the nature of language acquisition, language variation and evolution, and language teaching.

ENGL 300 - Introduction to World Literature 3

The course surveys selected works in English or in translation from non-Anglo American cultural traditions. Texts can be drawn from African, Asian, European, Latin American and Middle Eastern literatures with a focus on their historical and cultural contexts. Prerequisite: ENGL 210.

ENGL 330 - Language Acquisition 3

This course will survey language acquisition theories. It will deal with human language processing, learners’ motivational factors and contextual factors which influence language learning. It will uncover the principles of language acquisition.

ENGL 420 - Literature and Culture 3

A course that considers major works of literature, specifically in the context of twentieth-century cultural theory, including Marxism, post colonialism, national literatures, ethnic writings, and feminist theory. The primary intention of this course is to explore how various texts interact with their societies, or how those societies are influential in the construction of literary works.

FADR 210 - Rendering & Perspective Techniques 3

This course introduces students to perspective techniques in the rendering of three- dimensional objects, and scenes on two-dimensional surfaces. Students learn how to apply perspective drawing, composition and conceptualization as a means of developing visual communication skills. Design, composition, light rendering and perspective are explored to enhance the students drawing and rendering techniques.

FADR 220 - Fundamentals of 2D 3

This course focuses on the student's visual awareness through an introduction to the fundamentals of 2-D design elements, which include: line, texture, pattern, tone, form, color, light, partial illusion, balance and proportion. Students explore and experiment with design principles such as repetition, variety, emphasis and movement. This course broadens the understanding of compositional devices, dynamics and methods. It also aims at developing a clear understanding of visual organization, shape interaction and color theory.

GRDS 230 - Photography I 3

This course teaches students the basics of black & white digital photography. It is a lecture-based course with extensive hands on practical training. Students learn how to develop an eye for taking pictures and framing objects. They also enhance their knowledge about the different parts of a camera and the mechanism of printing and developing films while continuously scanning other photographers from contemporary and historical scenes.

GRDS 345 - History of Graphic Design 3

This course covers the evolution of graphic communication from prehistory through postmodern design and the digital revolution. Steven Heller once said: “It is essential to know that graphic design has a history, and to be familiar with the building blocks of the continuum.” This course provides graphic design students with the knowledge and understanding of the places, people, and events; as well as historical and cultural factors and technological innovations that have influenced the development of graphic design into the practice known today. Historical awareness provides a meaningful context for young designers to evolve and contribute in positive ways to the cultures in which they live and work in. Prerequisites: FADR 215.

ENGL 203 - Introduction to English Drama 3

This course is a study of selected and representative plays of different periods. Added to broadening the student’s understanding and appreciation of literature, The chief aim of the course is to develop the student’s critical thinking and analysis and to encourage original responses to literary expression in well-developed oral and written criticism. Co-requisite: English 210.

ENGL 213 - Creative Writing 3

This course introduces students to the process and practice of imaginative writing. Students will read works of fiction, creative nonfiction and poetry, and will learn techniques for writing in those genres.

ENGL 214 - Introduction to English Poetry 3

This course introduces freshman students to poets whose poetry is of intrinsic literary merit. In addition to broadening the students’ understanding and appreciation of literature, the chief aim of the course is to develop the student’s critical thinking and analysis and to encourage original responses to literary expression in well-developed oral and written criticism. Co-requisite: English 210.

ENGL 215 - Introduction to American Literature 3

This is a course which explores the works of major literary figures and authors representing different literary schools from the sixteenth century to modern times. Students will closely examine selected texts as literary achievements and set them within the historical context and framework of American culture. Co-requisite: English 210.

ENGL 220 - Introduction to Literature 3

This course is an introduction to literature through works of fiction, poetry, and drama. It introduces students to the pleasures of reading literature and to interpretative approaches to literature. It aims to provide students with competence in critical thinking and practice in close reading and analysis, knowledge of the formal characteristics of each genre, and appreciation of literary excellence. Readings include a variety of short stories, poems and plays selected from a wide range of British, American and World literature. Co-requisite: English 210.

ENGL 230 - Shakespeare’s Plays 3

In this course, students study representative comedies, histories, and tragedies by Shakespeare. The plays are read intensively and understood in the context of the theatrical conventions of the period and the culture of play going in early modern England, as well as the social, cultural, religious, and intellectual history of the period. Co-requisite: English 210.

FADR 200 - Drawing I 3

This course is a comprehensive introduction to the art of drawing. Students learn how to represent accurately and proportionally objects, planes, and volumes by developing hand-to-eye coordination with lines, shades and tones; as well as, wet and dry media. The course introduces a wide range of drawing techniques, composition principles, perspective basics and various media to prepare students with the essential ingredients needed to grow in the design field. Drawing enhances the student’s active seeing, visual language and sketching techniques. Students will draw from life and on location geometric shapes, still objects, living objects as well as moving objects.

FADR 215 - History of Art 3

This course explores the major forms of artistic expression from the ancient world to the present from a variety of cultural perspectives. Students learn how to look at and analyze works of art within their historical context, and how to articulate what they see or experience in a meaningful way. This course covers Pre- Renaissance, Renaissance, Post Renaissance and the rich layers of 19th and 20th Century Modern Art up until the manifestations of our present day.

HIST 210 - History of England 3

This broad survey course provides a narrative of British history from 1066 through the present, including political, social and cultural developments. Prerequisite: ENGL 210.

HIST 350 - History of the Arabs in the Classical Period 3

This is an elective course whose major objectives are to familiarize students with the Arab peoples’ history. The course’s emphasis will be to explain: The early Arab conquests of Bilad al-Sham, Egypt, Persia, North Africa, the internal civil strife inside the early Muslim community, the emergence and development of the Umayyad caliphate, and the emergence and development of the Abbasid Empire. Co-requisite: ENGL 210.

HIST 360 - Contemporary History 3

This is an elective course whose major objectives are to familiarize students with contemporary issues in order to enhance their level from historical and cultural points of view. Co-requisite: ENGL 210.

HIST 365 - History of Europe in the Middle East 3

This course examines the ties between Europe and the Middle East in the 19th and 20th centuries, focusing on the reaction of Middle Eastern societies to European intervention and influence. Co-requisite: ENGL 210.

HIST 370 - The Economic and Social History of the Middle East 3

This is an elective course whose main objective is to familiarize students with various events that shaped the evolution of social and economic developments of the Middle East to enhance their level from the historical and economical dimensions. Co-requisite: ENGL 210.

PHIL 301 - Major Trends in Philosophy 3

This is a study of some major topics in philosophy. The course emphasizes theory of knowledge, theory of mind, determinism and free will, and morality and ethical values. Along with some assigned readings, students will watch movies, the analysis of which will help them comprehend the content of the course better. Co-requisite: ENGL 210.

PHIL 303 - Introduction to Ethics 3

People often wonder about what makes good ways to live and right ways to act. They also speculate about what is the best way of life, what action is right, and what sort of authority moral claims have over us. The course introduces students to the major moral theories and thinkers that address these types of questions. Co-requisite: ENGL 210.

PHIL 307 - Business Ethics 3

This course is an introduction to contemporary philosophical thinking on ethical issues in business. Students will be exposed to important ethical issues they might face; asked to give sound ethical judgment to problems they might face in their line of work; helped become armed with a set of codes that will prepare them to confront and resolve ethical dilemmas they might encounter at work; and enabled to apply the techniques for analyzing and resolving ethical problems when they arise Co-requisite: ENGL 210.

PHIL 310 - Philosophers of Peace 3

This course introduces students to peace building and conflict prevention through the examination of the main theories on peace and security. It examines ideas of Thucydides, Aristotle, Erasmus Grotius, Kant, Gandhi and other thinkers for whole peace was a high value. It develops students’ critical skills and understanding necessary to translate their academic learning to specific practical situations, such those posed by peace building either with the UN, governments, or NGOs. It helps to understand the complex and interconnected challenges to peace and provides knowledge to meet these challenges. Co-requisite: ENGL 210.

HIST 480 - Special Topics in History 3

EDUC 201 - Fundamentals in Education 3

This course is a study of the modern principles of education and their application in elementary and secondary schools. It includes the examination and discussion of teaching procedures and techniques as well as considerations of the historical, cultural and societal views of schooling.

CMNS 360 - Ethics in Communication 3

This course explores the theoretical and practical ethical questions about communication in four contexts: interpersonal, workplace, communication in one’s community and society, and mass and digital communication. Discussion of ethical theories in communication studies will provide a basis to explore case studies and contemporary communication dilemmas, heightening personal sensitivity to the underlying ethical implications of human communication.

INDS 245 - History of Architecture & Interior Design 3

This course covers the evolution of architecture, interiors, furniture and design from antiquity till present. It includes style developments, significant structures, important contributors as well as the social, political and cultural background. Prerequisite: FADR 215.

FADR 316 - History of Islamic Art & Architecture 3

This course studies the cultural history of Islamic societies as expressed by their art and architecture from the 7th century to the present. Changes in artistic styles, secular and religious architectural advances and expression of the written word will be compared across time and geography in social and economic contexts. Student will acquire knowledge of the history and development of Islamic art and architecture and will learn how to analyze relationships between artistic form and ideological function. Prerequisite: FADR 215.

EDUC 312 - Educational Philosophy 3

This course provides a survey of the development of thought about education through the study of major philosophical writings considered in historical context. Prerequisite: EDUC 210.

EDUC 385 - Literacy & Language Development 3

The primary objective of this course is for educational practitioners to achieve a comprehensive understanding of the inter-relatedness of language and literacy learning and to apply this knowledge in the design and evaluation of effective literacy instruction.

Social Sciences/Culture (6 cr.)

BMGT 205 - Organizational Behavior 3

The objective of this course is to allow the student to develop the necessary skills and conceptual tools to understand and deal effectively with human behavior in organizations. Special emphasis will be placed on employee motivation, teamwork, leadership, communication, conflict and negotiation, in addition to an overview of attitudes, values, personality, and perception. Prerequisite: BMGT 200

BADM 230 - Business Law 3

This course introduces the legal framework of business; with emphasis on Lebanese law as it pertains to regulating the conduct of business. Topics include legal concepts, sources of law, types and classes of contracts, legal forms of business organizations, the commercial code and labor issues.

BECN 301 - Microeconomics 3

Students will study the general principles of microeconomics. Included are the theoretical constructs of consumer behavior, cost structure, and the operations of business firms in the market economy under conditions of perfect competition, oligopoly, monopoly and monopolistic competition.

Prerequisite: Junior Standing.

BECN 302 - Macroeconomics 3

Students will study the general principles of macroeconomics. This course presents the formal Keynesian theory of income determination and its contemporary critiques, including the study of the possible causes and solutions to unemployment and inflation and the importance of the international economy. Government fiscal and monetary policies are examined in detail.

Prerequisite: Junior Standing.

BECN 305 - Managerial Economics 3

This course is an application of microeconomics theory to a variety of management and planning decisions such as output maximization and cost minimization given the constraints faced by firms. Demand analysis, cost analysis, and different market structures are studied. Prerequisite: BECN 301

CMNS 310 - Persuasion 3

Through reading, writing and speech, students will become familiar with the persuasive strategy described in Aristotle’s Rhetoric, and consider how that strategy can be employed in professional and personal situations in writing, public speaking and negotiation. Co-requisite: English 210.

CMNS 401 - Peace Communication: Media and Conflict Resolution 3

This course integrates methods, perspectives and concepts of Peace Studies, Culture Communication and Peace Journalism to explain contemporary debates in the global public sphere. It considers how cultural stereotypes about ideology, religion and culture frame Arabs and Americans in the mass media. RHU students will engage with students from collaborating universities in the United States in online, asynchronous conversation and participate in shared projects that explore the role of the media in influencing Arab and American relations. Co-requisite: ENGL 210.

CMNS 410 - Public Speaking 3

This course is designed to provide both a practical introduction to the fundamental principles of public speaking and a forum for practicing public speaking skills. Through a variety of instructional strategies (discussion, class workshops, readings, lectures, and presentations), students will learn the processes by which effective speeches are conceived, prepared and delivered. Through practice, students’ confidence in their public speaking ability will increase; principles of effective public speaking will be internalized; existing speaking skills will be reinforced and areas for improvement identified; and effective aspects of speech preparation and delivery in a variety of speech contexts demonstrated. Co-requisite: English 210.

CMNS 380 - Social Media Campaigns and Strategies 3

This course examines the strategic uses, impacts and implications of emerging and social media, and examines the ways in which social media impacts the daily lives of our society and its individual members. It expands the student’s knowledge of social media applications in business, advertising and public relations, as well as its use in political movements and the development of communities.

EDUC 210 - Educational Psychology 3

This course draws on the study of psychological principles, cognitive development, and learning theories applicable to the teaching/learning situations. Focus areas include human growth and development, with a specific focus on adolescent development and developmentally appropriate practices, learning theory, motivation theory, instructional and college practices, individual differences, student interpersonal and group behavior, classroom management and organization, the teacher as an action researcher, and measurement and evaluation of performance.

EDUC 318 - Bi-literacy in the Classroom 3

This course offers a foundational knowledge of the first and second language literacy and the relationship between oral and reading proficiency. Theoretical and research methods of bi-literacy will be studied and instructional methods will be explored and practiced.

EDUC 415 - Factors in Student Motivation 3

This course will examine motivational factors which influence children’s learning. Topics include attribution theory, teacher influences (expectancy effects), learning structures (competitive vs. cooperative learning), family influences (the socialization of achievement), cultural influences (how cultural background impacts on college performance), and individual differences (intrinsic motivation and sex differences in learning).

JRSM 210 - Arabic News Writing and Reporting 3

This course emphasizes defining news and its importance in a democratic society; the news-gathering process; the elements of news; introduction to basic news reporting and writing for print and broadcast; use of the Internet as a reporting and research tool; accuracy and fairness as journalistic imperatives. Outside community research and reporting time is required.

JRSM 240 - Media and Public Relations Writing 3

This introductory-level course is designed to help students learn the formats and conventions of media and public relations writing, including newspapers, magazines, web and interactive media, advertising copy, public relations writing and social media. It also addresses ethical issues related to writing in these fields.

JRSM 300 - Mass Media Essentials 3

This course familiarizes students with concepts and terminology used in various fields of communication, and helps them understand the development of mass communication in political, economic, social, and cultural contexts.

JRSM 310 - Advanced Arabic News Writing and Reporting 3

The aim of this course is to provide students with theory and development of news stories, with special emphasis on interviewing, observation, document research, source development, and other standard reporting techniques. Students cover community beats and report and write news stories from those beats, primarily in public affairs reporting.

JRSM 320 - Media and Society 3

This course examines the relationship between the media and society, considering how each impacts the other. Students will be introduced to various theories that consider this relationship and its implications.

PSYC 301 - Introduction to Psychology 3

This course is an introduction to the theories, concepts, and viewpoints that comprise the discipline of psychology. The course is directed toward the understanding of human behavior by dealing with such topics as history of psychology, learning, personality, behavior, motivation, perception, and social psychology, mental health as well as other areas. Co-requisite: ENGL 210.

PSYC 302 - Social Psychology 3

This course is a study of the dynamics and effects of social influences on individual human behavior. In this course, students will explore such topics as attitude changes, social beliefs, roles, conformity to group processes, and prejudices with special attention given to the Middle Eastern perspective. Co-requisite: ENGL 210.

PSYC 303 - Psychology of Personality 3

This course presents the theories of personality including psychoanalytic, behaviorist, humanist, and others, while considering different factors that shape personality and behavior. The study includes methods of assessing personality. Co-requisite: ENGL 210.

PSYC 306 - Psychology of Women 3

This course examines the biological, sociological and cultural influences on the psychology of women. It includes such topics as gender stereotypes, the development of gender roles, gender comparisons, women and work, love relations, women’s physical and mental health, violence against women, and women in later adulthood. Co-requisite: ENGL 210.

PSYC 310 - Positive Psychology 3

This course examines the scientific research on happiness and its practical application in three main areas: positive emotions, positive individual traits and positive institutions. This course also presents practical ways to promote and maintain a sense of well-being and happiness in all aspects of one’s life. Co-requisite: ENGL 210.

PSYC 312 - Children and War 3

This course is intended to help students be aware about the consequences of war and conflicts on the mental health and well-being of children. The course will examine a variety of effects, emphasizing posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other psychological conditions that result from war. The course will empower the students with the techniques of working with children affected by war. Prerequisite: None; Co-requisite: ENGL 210.

PSYC 400 - Conflict Transformation 3

This course explores practical theories for understanding congregational conflict, as well as various perspectives on conflict transformation. Students will engage in reflection on their own styles of dealing with conflict and learn new ways of responding. They will explore practices of dialogue and mediation for addressing conflict interpersonal, small group and congregational settings with the goal of developing an approach to addressing inevitable situations of difference, change and conflict in a variety of situations. Co-requisite: ENGL 210.

PSYC 410 - Abnormal Psychology 3

An introduction to the theories of abnormal behaviors, including addiction and substance abuse, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, depression, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, phobias, schizophrenia and sexual disorders. Students will consider theoretical implications of and treatments for a range of abnormal behavior.

SOCI 301 - Introduction to Sociology 3

This course explores a variety of sociological theories and approaches to understanding society. The student will learn about human social life, groups, and societies and will be helped to detect the social influences that shape our lives. The approach used in this course is self-exploratory process that develops individual and social awareness. A secondary objective is discussing methods common to sociology, conflict theory, symbolic interactionism, and feminism. Co-requisite: ENGL 210.

SOCI 310 - Intercultural Communication 3

This course deals with cultural issues like cultural awareness, enculturation, acculturation and cultural shocks. In this course, students are provided with hands-on activities that promote cultural awareness and equip students with skills for dealing with people from diverse cultural backgrounds. An important part of this course is students’ group research and presentation that reflect all the cultural aspects and some minute details of the culture that they choose to work on. Co-requisite: ENGL 210.

SOCI 313 - Interpersonal Communication 3

Students in this course examine communication theory and case studies in order to gain insight into the factors that affect human communications. It aims to improve students’ communication skills and effectiveness, and give them skills that will enhance the quality of their relationships. The course also offers strategies for managing interpersonal conflicts. Co-requisite: ENGL 210.

SOCI 340 - Arab Culture and Society 3

This course examines contemporary Arab society, considering its social structures and groups, cultural patterns, and other aspects of the society. Students consider current issues related to Arab culture and society. Prerequisite: SOCI 301.

SOCI 410 - Culture and Identity 3

This course analyzes the role of culture in an individual’s sense of identity, with an emphasis on how it manifests in the Middle East. Prerequisite: SOCI 301.

SOCI 420 - Social Inequalities 3

The course addresses issues such as class, status, and gender inequalities, examining how they affect individuals and society. Prerequisite: SOCI 301.

SOCI 302 - Political Sociology 3

This course tackles the social issues pertaining to the historical and contemporary evolution of various political ideologies. It aims at developing students’ understanding of the social bases of politics and political ideologies along with the recent changes in the socio-political world. Different economic and political philosophies are considered and their effects on the fate of nations and their citizens detected. Co-requisite: ENGL 210.

PSYC 480 - Special Topics in Psychology 3

This course provides an in-depth look into selected issues related to psychology and individuals. Through readings, research, discussion and guest lecturers current issues related to psychology are thoroughly explored. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.

College Requirements (31 cr.)

Mandatory Courses (31 cr.)

ENGR 300 - Engineering Economics and management 3

Concepts and techniques in basic Engineering economy principles and applications. Interest and financial mathematics; present worth, annual worth, benefit/cost ratio, internal rate of return, multiple alternatives, income tax, inflation, Risk analysis, Investment and investment choice, equivalence, loans, cost of capital, retirement and replacement, sector analysis and viewpoint, sensitivity analysis, accounting and financial statements. Prerequisite: None. Annually.

ENGR 510 - Engineering Project Management 3

The course covers key components of engineering project management including projects election and planning, project time management, cost estimation and pricing, contract and specifications, quality management, engineering ethics and professional conduct, realizing impact of engineering solutions in various contexts (global, economic, environmental, societal, etc...), sustainability in engineering designs, human resources consideration, communications, risk management, and procurement management.

Prerequisite: ENGR 300

MATH 211 - Calculus III 4

Volumes using cross sections-disc and washer methods, Arc length, Hyperbolic functions, Improper integrals, Infinite sequences and series, Parametric equations and polar coordinates, Partial derivatives, Multiple integrals in rectangular-cylindrical-spherical coordinates, Vector fields.

MATH 311 - Linear Algebra and Applications 3

Linear equations in linear algebra, matrix algebra, determinants, vector spaces, linear transformations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, orthogonality and least squares, symmetric matrices and quadratic forms. Prerequisite: None.

MATH 314 - Ordinary Differential Equations 3

First order linear differential equations, linear differential equations of second and higher order, differential equations with power series solutions, Legendre’s and Bessel’s equations, systems of differential equations, Laplace transforms and their inverses, partial differential equations using separation of variables, heat equations: solutions by Fourier series. Prerequisite: MATH 211.

MATH 421 - Numerical Analysis 3

Error Analysis, solutions of nonlinear equations using fixed point- Newton-Raphson-Muller’s methods, solution of linear system using Gaussian elimination-iterative methods, interpolation and approximation using Taylor series-Lagrange approximation-Newton polynomials, numerical differentiation and integration, numerical optimization, solutions of ordinary and partial differential equations using Euler’s and Heun’s and Rung-Kutta methods. Prerequisite: MATH 314. Annually.

PHYS 211 - Electricity and Magnetism 3

This course covers fundamental topics in Electricity and Magnetism: Electric forces and Electric Fields for discrete and continuous charge distribution, Gauss’s Law, Electric Potential, Capacitance and Dielectrics, Kirchhoff’s rules, Magnetic Fields and Forces, Biot-Savart Law, Ampere’s Law, Magnetic Flux, Gauss’s Law in Magnetism, Faraday’s and Lenz’s Laws. Prerequisite: None.

PHYS 312 - Modern Physics 3

This course covers the various models of atomic description, particles and quantum numbers, different forms of electromagnetic waves and their interactions (PE effect, Auger, Compton, etc.), relativity, vibration and elastic properties of material. Prerequisite: None. Annually.

MATH 210 - Discrete Mathematics 3

Logic, propositional equivalences, predicates and quantities, methods of proof, sets, set operations, functions, proof strategy, mathematical induction, recursive definitions and structural induction, the basics of counting, permutations and combinations, relations and their properties, representing relations, equivalence relations, introduction to graphs, graph terminology, introduction to trees. Prerequisite: MATH 211.

ELEC 210 - Electric Circuits 3

Circuit elements and laws, mesh and node equations, network theorems, energy storage elements, RC, R, and RLC circuits, Laplace Transform, sinusoids and phasors and introduction to network theory. Sinusoidal (AC) steady state, mutual inductance, transformers, and introduction to three phase circuit. Prerequisite: PHYS 211.

Program Requirements (89 cr.)

Mandatory requirements (74 cr.)

BIOM 301 - Biomedical Sensors 3

This course provides an introductory overview of the multidisciplinary field of biomedical sensors. It includes signal, noise and pressure measurements; blood flow, motion and force measurements; and electrode theory.

BIOM 301L - Biomedical Sensors Lab 1

Accompanying Lab for BIOM 301. Co-req: BIOM 301.

CCEE 221 - Logic Design 3

This course addresses Boolean algebra and logic simplification techniques, data representation, and the design of combinational logic networks for decoders, encoders, multiplexers, and demultiplexers. Design of sequential logic devices including flip-flops, registers, and counters, as well as analysis of devices used to build logic networks, including programmable logic devices. Prerequisite: None. Equivalent to COSC 351.

CCEE 221L - Logic Design Lab 1

Laboratory experiments of logic circuit and elements behavior and parameters covered in CCEE 221 course. Co-req: CCEE 221.

CCEE 231 - Signals and Systems 3

This course covers mathematical description and classification of continuous and discrete signals and systems. Topics include: types of signals, Fourier series, Fourier transforms, Discrete-Time Fourier transforms (DTFT), Fast Fourier Transforms (FFT), Laplace transforms, z-transforms, linear time invariant systems, transfer functions, state-space representation. Prerequisite: None.

CCEE 315 - Database Management Systems 3

Nature and purpose of database systems, introduction to data modeling: Entity Relationship Model, Relational Model with relational algebra, relational calculus and SQL; integrity constraints; file organization and index files; normalization. Introduction to object databases, data mining, schema evolution, distributed databases, web enabled databases, and databases for e-commerce applications. Prerequisite: CCEE 214. Equivalent to COSC 231.

CCEE 323 - Computer Architecture 3

This course focuses on the techniques of quantitative analysis and evaluation of modern computing systems, such as the selection of appropriate benchmarks to reveal and compare the performance of alternative design choices in system design. The emphasis is on the major component subsystems of high performance computers: pipelining, instruction level parallelism, memory hierarchies, input/output, and network-oriented interconnections. Students will undertake a major computing system analysis and design project. Prerequisite: CCEE 222.

CCEE 426 - Design of Embedded Systems 3

This course addresses the design of embedded real-time systems, models of computation, validation techniques, and automatic synthesis. Finite state machines, synchronous languages, data flow networks, petri nets, software optimization and performance estimation, operating systems and scheduling, system-level simulation, and interface-based design. Prerequisite: CCEE 221.

CCEE 426L - Design of Embedded Systems Lab 1

Accompanying lab of CCEE 426. Co-req: CCEE 426

CCEE 447 - Digital Communications 3

This course introduces the basic structures and fundamentals of modern digital communication systems. Topics include: Deterministic and Random Signal Analysis; Optimum Receivers for AWGN Channels; Inter-Symbol Interference (ISI); Digital Communication Through Band-Limited Channels; Maximum-Likelihood Detection; Coherent and Non-Coherent Digital Modulation Schemes (ASK, PSK and M-PSK, FSK and M-FSK, M-QAM); Error Probabilities; bandwidth efficiency and energy efficiency tradeoffs. Prerequisite: CCEE 441.

CCEE 447L - Communications Lab 1

Accompanying Lab for CCEE 447. Co-req: CCEE 447

CCEE 454 - Networking 3

This course enables students to gain fundamental knowledge of computer networks, appreciate various tradeoffs and choices in networking, learn to design and analyze protocols, build client/server networking applications using sockets, and get ready for studying advanced topics in the field of networks. Prerequisite: CCEE 231. Equivalent to COSC 360.

CCEE 499 - Co-op Work Experience 1

This Co-op work experience is designed to provide students with a five-week short-term work experience in the field of computer and communication engineering. Students are encouraged to network in the discipline-related industries. Report, poster, and power-point presentation, are required Prerequisites: Completed two years at RHU. Prerequisite: ENGL 217; Senior Standing. Annually.

CCEE 544 - Antennas and Propagation 3

This course provides an introduction to the fundamental principles of antenna and propagation for communications-oriented electrical engineers. Topics include: fundamental parameters of antennas, wire antennas, linear and planar arrays, aperture antennas, microstrip antennas, radio wave propagation, free space path loss and link budget. Prerequisite: ELEC 340.

ELEC 320 - Electronics 3

A course on semiconductors, PN junctions, diode theory and circuits, bipolar junction transistors, transistor fundamentals, transistor biasing, amplifiers, JFETs, MOSFETs, and operational amplifiers. Prerequisite: ELEC 210.

ELEC 320L - Electronics Lab 1

Accompanying Lab of ELEC 320. Co-req: ELEC 320.

ELEC 340 - Engineering Electromagnetics 3

Introduction to vector analysis, Electrostatic fields in vacuum and dielectrics Conductors, Capacitance, Electrostatic energy and forces, Poisson's equation. Magnetic fields Maxwell's equations, electric and magnetic static fields, boundary-value problems, Laplace's and Poisson's equation, and electromagnetic static fields. Time dependent Maxwell’s equations and Plane wave propagation. Prerequisite: PHYS 211. Annually.

MECA 341 - Measurements and Instrumentation 3

General Concepts of measurement systems; statistical tool and trend estimation ;classification of sensors and sensor types; interfacing concepts ; filter design; data acquisition, manipulation, transmission, and recording; applications; team project on design and implementation measuring device. Prerequisite(s): ELEC 210, Annually.

MECA 341L - Measurements and Instrumentation Lab 1

Hands on experiment on measuring devices; utilizing NI-Elvis and Labview to design measurement systems. Co-req MECA 341.

CCEE 341 - Communication Systems 3

This course introduces the fundamentals transmission and reception of communication systems and effect of noise. Topics include: power spectral density, amplitude modulation and demodulation, angle modulation and demodulation, analog communication system performance in the presence of noise, sampling and analog‐to‐digital conversion, introduction to digital modulations, channel capacity. Prerequisite: CCEE 231.

CCEE 595A - Summative Learning Project 1 1

First phase of a team-oriented, project-based experience that culminates in the creation of an artifact; milestones include: project selection and proposal, creative solution, report, presentation, and demonstration of the created device. Prerequisites: ENGL 217.

CCEE 595B - BE Summative Learning Project 2 3

Team-oriented, project-based experience that culminates in the creation of an artifact; milestones include: project selection and proposal, creative solution, report, presentation, and demonstration of the created device. Maybe be a continuation of Summative Learning Project I under special circumstances. Prerequisite: CCEE 595A.

CCEE 222 - Computer Organization 3

Computer system organization and design, implementation of CPU data path and control, instruction set design, memory hierarchy (caches, main memory, virtual memory) organization and management, input/output subsystems (bus structures, interrupts, DMA), performance evaluation, pipelined processors. Prerequisite: CCEE 221. Equivalent to COSC 353.

CCEE 316 - Advanced Programming and Data Structures 3

This course covers advanced object-oriented programming concepts including: Overloading, Inheritance, Polymorphism. In addition, the course covers data structures concepts including: analysis, sorting and searching algorithms, stacks, queues, trees, graphs. Prerequisite: CCEE 214. Equivalent to COSC 215.

CCEE 411 - Web Programming 3

This course teaches students how to develop and implement web based programs with emphasis on interface programming. It introduces students to web development and to different client side languages and styles needed to develop adequate and responsive websites. The course covers HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript/jQuery, PHP and responsive design Prerequisite: CCEE 315. Equivalent to COSC 333.

CCEE 534 - Signal Processing 2

This course covers time series analysis, frequency analysis, time-frequency and time-scale analysis. It also covers the design of digital filters and signal modeling. Prerequisite: CCEE 231.

CCEE 454L - Networking Lab 1

This Lab helps prepare students seeking to pass advanced Cisco Certifications. The student will acquire the knowledge of the functionalities of network equipment and protocols, learn how to build a simple Ethernet network using routers, switches and computers, and use router CLI commands to perform basic configuration and verification. The student will also learn valuable network problem solving techniques and concepts. Accompanying Lab for CCEE 454. Co-requisite: CCEE 454.

CCEE 449 - Wireless Communications 3

This course introduces current wireless systems and standards. Characterize the wireless channel, radio channel propagation fundamentals, modulation, and fading counter measure. Simple digital modulation techniques and their performance under wireless channel; coding, interleaving and diversity techniques to improve the wireless link quality are investigated. The course will also study the multiple access capabilities of spread spectrum; adaptive equalization. Prerequisite: CCEE 447.

CCEE 510 - Software Engineering 3

Analysis, design, construction, maintenance, and evolution of large software systems are covered. Students are introduced to the system life cycle, project management techniques, and database systems. Analysis, design and implementation of a software systems are also included. Prerequisite: CCEE 214. Equivalent to COSC 341.

CCEE 562 - Artificial Intelligence 3

This course introduces students to the basic knowledge representation and learning methods of artificial intelligence. The emphasis will be on understanding the fundamental artificial intelligence concepts, as well as being able to practically apply the corresponding approaches in solving practical problems and developing useful software applications. Covered topics include: machine learning, genetic algorithms, knowledge representation techniques and neural networks. The MATLAB programming language and WEKA library will also be introduced Prerequisite: CCEE 214.

Technical Electives (15 cr.)

CCEE 498 - Special Topics in Computer and Communication Engineering 3

This course is designed to enable students to study current special topics of interest which are carefully selected from Bioelectronics-related topics. The contents of such a course are to be determined by the instructor and the department.

CCEE 543 - Mobile Communications 3

This course deals with the evolution of cellular technologies from 2G to LTE: cellular systems, medium access techniques, wireless standardization, GSM networks (history, architecture overview, access network, GSM air interface, dimensioning aspects, network design and planning, handover, call handling, network operation), introduction to 3G mobile systems, 3G architecture, 3G air interface, protocols and procedures used in 3G, 3G functionalities such as: idle mode camping, power control and capacity management, handover in 3G, introduction to 4G/LTE: requirements and features, overview on LTE architecture, air interface and functionalities. Prerequisite: CCEE 449.

CCEE 513 - Operating Systems 3

Topics include: Operating systems principles, scheduling and resource management, virtual memory, file systems, concurrent processing and synchronization, security and protections; the Internet, network structures, distributed operating systems, Web technologies and operating systems (URL, HTML, HTTP, applets). A case study of a UNIX operating system will accompany the course. Prerequisite: CCEE 214. Equivalent to COSC 451.

CCEE 514 - Advanced Web Programming 3

This course focuses on the server side programming. It allows students get to know how to connect their website or web application to a database, and how to save and retrieve data from that database. The course exposes students to web controls, validation controls, data source controls, data bind controls, state management, as well as working with a third party medium like XML and web services. Prerequisite: CCEE 411/COSC 333. Equivalent to COSC 434.

CCEE 535 - Digital Signal Processing 3

This course focuses on digital signal processing (DSP) and its application. It allows students to understand how digital signal processing can be used in operational systems. Students are required to develop simulations of the learned concepts using Matlab. Specific topics covered include: Review of mathematical tools used in DSP, Digital processing of continuous-time signals, digital filter structure, digital filter design, simple DSP algorithm implementation, applications of DSP. Prerequisite: CCEE 320.

CCEE 536 - Digital Image Processing 3

Two-dimensional signals and systems. Image formation and perception. Representation, coding, filtering restoration and enhancements. Feature extraction and scene analysis. Introduction to computer vision. Introduction to Medical Imaging. Prerequisite: CCEE 231.

CCEE 537 - Multimedia Systems 3

Multimedia applications and requirements, Audio/Video fundamentals including analog and digital representations, human perception, and audio/video equipment, audio and video compression including perceptual transform coders for images/video scalable coders and perceptual audio encoders. Application and performance comparison of various coding algorithms including hardware/software trade-offs. Image and video processing applications and algorithms. Multimedia hardware and software. Prerequisite: CCEE 447.

CCEE 540 - Satellite Communication Systems 3

Description of a Satellite Communication System, Orbit Types, Radio Regulations Applications of Communication Satellites. Multiple Access Techniques. Multi-beam Satellite Systems, Regenerative Satellite Systems, Broadcasting by Satellites, Satellite Communication Techniques, Satellite Communication Payload, Earth Station Technology. Prerequisite: CCEE 441.

CCEE 545 - Advanced Mobile Communications 3

This course seeks to provide insight into the development of the latest generations of mobile networks. The course focuses mainly on LTE and LTE-Advanced (LTE-A). Topics include: LTE: Introduction, Air Interface/OFDMA, Multi-Antenna Systems, Throughput Calculation, Functionalities (including Packet scheduling, Multi-antenna communications and systems, Inter-cell interference coordination), Interaction with 2G/3G; LTE-A: Requirements, Features, Air Interface Enhancements, Procedures. Prerequisite: CCEE 541.

CCEE 546 - Array Processing 3

This course includes: Mono- and Multi-Antenna Concept introduction: multi-path fading channel, spectral efficiency, multi-antenna benefits; beam forming techniques, adaptive antennas, MIMO systems: diversity/multiplexing tradeoff, multi-antenna transmission techniques (Alamouti and spatio-temporal techniques), multi-antenna reception techniques, transmission strategies; applications (MIMO in 3G and LTE). Prerequisite: CCEE 544.

CCEE 547 - Optical Communications 3

This course is designed to progress from the description of the components in a fiber link to the interconnections into a link or a network. The components in fiber links will be discussed (the fiber, the connections, the sources and receivers). These optical-components will be integrated together in a complete optical link. Prerequisite: CCEE 231.

CCEE 555 - Advanced Networking 3

This course introduces the fundamentals of primary routing protocols such as static routing, dynamic routing, OSPF, BGP. It is tailored to help students prepare their professional careers in networking field. Prerequisite: CCEE 454 or COSC 360. Equivalent to COSC 461.

CCEE 556 - Internet Engineering 3

This course explains to students how internet works using a top-down approach and presents the latest paradigms in this domain. Specific topics covered include: Application and management protocols (SMTP, HTTP, DNS, DHCP, SSH, RTP, VoIP, and SNMP), Software Defined Networks, Internet of Things, Peer to peer networks, Content Distribution network. Prerequisite: CCEE 454.

CCEE 564 - Machine Learning and Data Mining 3

This course introduces students to the basic knowledge representation and learning techniques. The emphasis consists of understanding the data mining process, as well as being able to practically apply the corresponding approaches in solving practical problems and developing intelligent software applications. The course covers several topics that lie with classification, prediction and clustering. Prerequisite: COSC 215 or CCEE 316. Equivalent to COSC 480.

CCEE 566 - Natural Language Processing 3

This course introduces the student to the area of natural language processing (NLP). The student is first introduced to word and sentence tokenization. The student then uses the learned skills to implement systems for text classification and sentiment analysis, spelling correction, information extraction, parsing, meaning extraction, and question answering, Machine learning algorithms as well as algorithms like n-gram language modeling, naive bayes and maxent classifiers, sequence models like Hidden Markov Models, probabilistic dependency and constituent parsing, and vector-space models of meaning will be introduced as needed for the above NLP applications.

CCEE 511 - Mobile Application Development 3

Today’s applications are increasingly mobile. Computers are no longer confined to desks and laps but instead live in our pockets and hands. This course teaches students how to build mobile apps for Android and iOS, two of today’s most popular platforms, and how to deploy them in Android Market and the App store. Students learn how to write native apps for Android using Eclipse and the Android SDK, how to write native apps for iPhones, iPod touches, and iPad using xcode and the iOS SDK, and how to write web apps for both platforms. Prerequisite: CCEE 214. Equivalent to COSC 435.

CCEE 520 - Parallel Computing 3

This course introduces the student to various aspects of parallel computing including parallel architectures, algorithms, systems, programming languages and implementation. Students will be expected to work with recent existing parallel machines, and design and implement parallel computing projects. Prerequisite: CCEE 221.

CCEE 521 - Hardware-Software Co-Design 3

This course introduces the student to the design of complex embedded systems. Several different models and methods are presented that will help the student design software and hardware components which work together. Models to describe hardware and software components are introduced (specifications). Then hardware-software partitioning and design space exploration are introduced as part of the system design. Performance analysis and estimation techniques are then explained. Finally a current hardware-software co-design topic is chosen and introduced. Students will be expected to design and implement a project using the information in this course. Prerequisite: CCEE 221.

CCEE 542 - Microwave Communications 3

An understanding of the basic concepts of microwave communication, microwave passive and active components and circuits, transmission lines, waveguides, resonators, filters, amplifies and oscillators. Latest software packages will be introduced. Prerequisite: ELEC 340.

CCEE 552 - Cryptography and Network Security 3

Introduction to cryptography, secrecy, authentication and digital signatures. The theory of secure communication. Study of conventional and public key cryptographic systems. Cryptanalysis of cryptographic systems. Protocol development and analysis. Implementations of secure systems. Timing and power attacks. Wireless system security. Prerequisite: CCEE 454 or COSC 360.

CCEE 553 - Advanced Communication Networks 3

In this course we will explore current network architectures and topologies such as: telephone systems (PDH/SDH, SONET), Frame Relay, ATM, and MPLS networks, in addition to the technologies under development. We will also learn how to assess network performance and what are the technologies used to enhance the quality of provided services. At the end of the course, the student will be able to identify the technologies to be used in a given environment and study its performance.. Prerequisite: CCEE 454.

CCEE 561 - Computer Vision 3

The module aims to introduce the principles, models and applications of computer vision. The course will cover image structure, projection, stereo vision, and the interpretation of visual motion. Case studies of industrial (robotic) applications of computer vision, including visual navigation for autonomous robots, robot hand-eye coordination and novel man-machine interfaces. Prerequisite: None.

CCEE 563 - Robotics 3

Introductory historical development of robotics; rigid objects Kinematics; robot arm kinematics; inverse kinematics; dynamics; introduction of trajectory planning and control of manipulators. Prerequisite: None

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