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Student Handbook New Prog. Dept. of App Sciences
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DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED SCIENCES
HIGHER COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY P O Box 74, Al-Khuwair, Postal Code 133 Sultanate of Oman
Telephone 24484080, Fax 24486824
E-mail: hct.edu.om
(APPLIED SCIENCES PROGRAMME)
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Table of Contents 1.1 MESSAGE FROM HEAD OF DEPARTMENT .................................................................................2 1. 2 VISION .....................................................................................................................................2 1.3 MISSION ...................................................................................................................................2
2. Infrastructure and Organisation ...................................................................................................3 2.1 ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE...................................................................................................3 2.2 INFRA-STRUCTURE OF THE DEPARTMENT ...................................................................................3 2.3 STAFF OF THE DEPARTMENT ......................................................................................................4 2.4 BULLETIN BOARDS .....................................................................................................................8 2.5 CLINIC.......................................................................................................................................8
3. Counselling Resources ................................................................................................................8 3.1 ACADEMIC ADVISORS ................................................................................................................8
4. Academic information ..................................................................................................................9 4.1. SPECIALIZATIONS OFFERED .......................................................................................................9 4.2 COURSE PROFILE ..................................................................................................................... 10 4.3 COURSES REGISTRATION.......................................................................................................... 10 4.5 ENGLISH LANGUAGE CERTIFICATION ...................................................................................... 12 4.6 PASSING GRADES .................................................................................................................... 13 4.7 CALCULATION OF GPA AND CGPA ............................................................................................ 13 4.8 COURSE REPETITION................................................................................................................ 14 4.9 ACADEMIC PROBATION ........................................................................................................... 15 4.10 MIXING ................................................................................................................................. 16
5. Academic policies ...................................................................................................................... 16 5.1. HOURS OF STUDY ................................................................................................................... 16 5.2 EXAMINATIONS ....................................................................................................................... 17 5.3 POSTPONEMENT OF STUDIES ................................................................................................... 18 5.4 WITHDRAWAL ......................................................................................................................... 18 5.5. DISMISSAL.............................................................................................................................. 18 5.6. OJT ........................................................................................................................................ 18
6. Regulations and Standards of Conduct..................................................................................... 19 6.1 ACADEMIC DISHONESTY .......................................................................................................... 19 6.2 DRESS CODE............................................................................................................................ 20 6.3. SAFETY................................................................................................................................... 20 6.4 STUDENT OFFENCES ................................................................................................................ 21 6.5 SICK LEAVE .............................................................................................................................. 21
7. Miscellaneous information ......................................................................................................... 22 7.1 ONLINE COURSE MATERIAL...................................................................................................... 22 7.2 SCIENCE CLUB ......................................................................................................................... 22 7.3 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES................................................................................................ 23
8.0 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ................................................................................. 28
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1. Introduction
1.1 MESSAGE FROM HEAD OF DEPARTMENT
It is our pleasure to welcome you to the Department of Applied Sciences at Higher
College of Technology. We congratulate you on having been accepted to study in
this prestigious department. We hope that you will enjoy studying here. We look
forward to helping you to achieve your goal which is to eventually receive either a
Certificate, Diploma, Higher Diploma or a B.Tech Degree in Applied Sciences.
We would like you to remember that our objective is not only to train you to
become good workers, but to infuse in you certain qualities, values and discipline
which will make you better citizens of Oman so that we will all be proud of you.
We hope that you will go through this handbook very carefully. We have tried to
make it user-friendly so that it can serve as a guide for all the information you
might need. You might also need to refer to it from time to time. We advise you
not to consult your friends when in doubt- they are in the same boat as you. Seek
help from your Academic Advisor, Head of section or Head of Department.
We wish you the best of luck. Dr Samia S S Al Jaaidi Head of Department Office: Room 113 Tel Ext: 1502
1. 2 VISION
The vision of the Department of Applied Sciences is to become the choice for
techno-science education, dedicated to produce graduates that are scientifically
and technologically advocates for the national economic development.
1.3 MISSION
The mission of the Department of Applied Sciences is to provide the individual
students with technical know-how on scientific studies, critical thinking and
scientific communication and skills that can contribute effectively to the ongoing
economic prosperity.
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2. Infrastructure and Organisation
2.1 ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
2.2 INFRA-STRUCTURE OF THE DEPARTMENT
The Department has ten laboratories, some common
classrooms, an animal house, chemical store and other stores.
All laboratories and classrooms are numbered for your easy sighting. The
laboratories are usually marked with a letter and a number. The marking of the
laboratories starts with a letter “M” which stands for the main/old building. The
first (ground) floor laboratories start with number “1”, the second floor
laboratories with number “2” and the third floor ones with number “3” followed by
other two more numbers. If a laboratory is marked as M106, this means it is in the
old building on the ground floor and its number is 06.
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All laboratories and associated stores with their names and numberings are shown
below (Table 1)
Table 1: Locations with numbers
Biology Laboratory 1 M303 Chemistry Laboratory –NL1 144
Biology Preparation Room M304 Chemistry Preparation Room 143 Biology Laboratory 2 M305 Chemistry Laboratory –NL2 142
Microbiology Laboratory M102 Physics Store M205 Biology Store M301 Physics Laboratory 1 M206
Chemistry Laboratory 1 M106 Physics Preparation Room M208
Chemistry Preparation Room M107 Physics Laboratory 2 M209
Chemistry Laboratory 2 M108 Book Store 141
Analytical Laboratory M104 Chemical store C102
There are eighteen staff rooms and these are numbered 112, 113, 115, 116/117, 119,
135, 136, 137, 148, 149, 150, 151, 202, 203, 241, 242, 245, 246. The names of the
staff who are housed in these rooms are displayed on the door outside staff
rooms.
2.3 STAFF OF THE DEPARTMENT
The department is staffed with well qualified,
highly experienced, enthusiastic, hard working and
devoted lecturers who take a keen interest in your welfare
and demand hard work from you. The names of the staff, the section and the
location of their offices are shown in table 2.
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Table 2: Department staff details
DEPATMENT OF APPLIED SCIENCES
S.No Name of staff Initials Designation Location Tel. Ext
Samia Salim Said Al Jaaidi SSJ HoD 215 1502/5096
APPLIED BIOLOGY SECTION
LECTURERS
S.No Name of staff Initials Designation Location Tel. Ext
1. Dr. Ghaitha Al Abry GSA HoS Applied Biology 242 1701/5720
2. Mr. Ahmed Moh’d Al-Mamari AMM Lecturer 115 1013
3. Abeer Ali Abdullah Al Kalbani AAA Asst. Lecturer 137 5720
4. Aida Taqi Baqer La Lawati ATL Lecturer 137 5720
5. Amira Ali Murad Al Zadjali AMZ Lecturer 137 5720
6. Ms. Asma Said Khalid Al-Hosni ASK Lecturer 118 5705
7. Ms. Daiji Thomas DIJ Lecturer 136 5711
8. Dr. Esmail Khadom Shubber EKS Lecturer 118 5706
9. Dr. Fawzia M R Al-Charchafchi FMR Lecturer 118 5706
10. Hafidha Salim Al Hattali HSH Lecturer 137 5720
11. Dr. Juan F Policarpio JFP Lecturer 115 5713
12. Ms. Maha A J Sulaiman MJS Lecturer 118 5706
13. Majda Majid Hilal Al Ismaily MMI Asst. Lecturer 137 5720
14. Dr. Nabila M R. Al-Sadiqi NMS Lecturer 217 1703/04
15. Ms. Nair Sajitha Bijukumar NSB Lecturer 136 5711
16. Dr. Pankaj Shah PKS Lecturer 136 1016
17. Ms. Sivarajan Anandhi SAI Lecturer 116/117 1703/04
18. Dr. Sofia Tahseen Syed STS Lecturer 149 5094
19. Thurayya Zahran Al Hinai TZH Asst. Lecturer 137 5720
20. Ms. Umaima A-Hoqqani UHH Lecturer 217 5407
21. Dr. Yahya Mustapha M A Fagiri YAF Lecturer 151 1514
22. Dr. Yousuf A. M. Al-Swaidi YAS Associate Prof. 313 5710
TECHNICIANS
1. Ms. Muna Hilal A Al-Busaidi MHB Technician Supervisor M304 1605
2. Mr. Eduardo M. Jandonero Jr. EMU Technician 215 5095
3. Mr. Faisal Hamood Al Kharusi FHK Technician 304/305 1605
4. Ms. Huda Al-Habsi HSH Technician 119 5717
5. Mr. Khalid Azzan Ali Al-Ismaily KAI Technician M304 1605
6. Mr. Michaelangelo V Medina MVM Technician 242 1701
7. Mr. Mohammed Sadat Ali MSA Technician 151 1517
8. Ms. Sabra Al-Nadhiri SSN Technician M304 1605
9. Ms. Samia Saeed Al-Saady SSS Technician M304 1605
10. Mr. Syed Sikandar Hassan SSH Technician M102 1605
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APPLIED CHEMISTRY SECTION
LECTURERS
Name of staff Initials Designation Location Tel. Ext
1. Ms. Saba A. J. Sulaiman SAS HoS Applied Chemistry
241 1702/5102
2. Ahmed Said Abdullah Al Shereiqi ASH Lecturer 151
3. Ms. Amal Salim Al-Rahbi ASR Lecturer 116 1704/5719
4. Anitha V Shibu AVS Lecturer 116 5718
5. Mr. Bashir Iqbal BIQ Lecturer 119 5141
6. Dr. Concepcion S Mendoza CSM Lecturer 116 1704/5719
7. Dr. Ethirajan Sukumar ESK Lecturer 149 5014
8. Dr. Fakhri Omar Mohd Yousef FOY Lecturer 151 1518
9. Ms. Farha Jameel Zaidi FJZ Lecturer 116 5718
10. Dr. Gareeballa Y SirElkhatim GYS Lecturer 151 1515
11. Dr. Joseph Padamattummal PJJ Lecturer 115 5713
12. Karima Abdullah Al Bulushi KAB Lecturer 119 5141
13. Ms. Manjula Gumma MAG Lecturer 136 5711
14. Dr. Mohd Fawaz Silwadi MFS Lecturer 151 1518
15. Dr. Nalini Uthaman RNU Lecturer 115 2017
16. Dr. Peter Amaladhas TPA Lecturer 313 5710
17. Dr. Rathin Kumar Banerji RKB Lecturer 313 5710
18. Mr. Saleh Zoumet SMZ Lecturer 118 5705
19. Ms. Shalini R. Puthusherry SRP Lecturer 119 5717
20. Mr. Sherwin T. Sepe SHS Lecturer 118 5705/5706
21. Dr. Sindhu Menon SMN Lecturer 136 5711
22. Mr. Sultan Mahmood SMD Lecturer 118 5705
23. Dr. Syed Najmul H Azmi SNH Lecturer 118 5705
24. Dr. Taqveem Banu TAB Lecturer 116 5718
25. Dr. Venkatesh Kumar NVK Lecturer 116 1704/5719
26. Ms. Wafa Aqeb A Al-Rawahi WAR Lecturer 217 5707
27. Widad Saif Al Rawahi WSR Lecturer 116 5718
TECHNICIANS
1. Mrs. Hamida A Al-Ghafri HAG Senior Technician
135 1806
2. Mr. Alexander Lugtu ACL Technician M107 1607
3. Ms. Evangeline M Ayo EMA Technician 143 1528
4. Farah Khatim Al-Mamari FKM Technician M107 1607
5. Ms. Fatma Al-Ajmi FAA Technician M107 1607
6. Mr. Harold L. Guazon HLG Technician M107 1607
7. Ms. Hasna Al-Khanjari HAK Technician M107 1607
8. Mr. Mahmood Ashmawy Omar MEA Technician M107 1607
9. Ms. Mai Mubarak Thani Al-Saadi MTS Technician M107 1607
10. Mr. Mohd. Fasiuddin MMF Technician M107 1607
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11. Mr. Renato D. Ayo RDA Technician M107 1607
12. Ms. Rosa Maria F Baesa RMB Technician 241 1702/5102
13. Mr. Sudalaimuthu Subramaian SSB Technician M107 1607
14. Mr. Tobias Rempillo Jr TOR Technician 137 1528
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES (Section not yet fully functional)
LECTURERS
Name of staff Initials Designation Location Tel. Ext
1. Dr. Afraa Kalifa Al-Adawi ASA HoS Environ. Science
203 1508/5096
2. Ms. Laila H S Al-Haddabi LHA Lecturer 216 5103
3. Dr. Maximo Roger A Pua MRP Lecturer 150 2001/5709
4. Dr. Syed Samiuddin SSU Lecturer 136 1016
5. Ms. Zakia M. Mohd Al-Afifi Lecturer 116 1704/5718
TECHNICIAN
1. Ms. Wafa Ibrahim Al Anami WIA Technician 135
PHYSICS UNIT
1. Mr. Zuhair A.R. Salmeen ZAS Unit coordinator
149 1601/5101
2. Mr. Abdul Hadi AHI Lecturer 246 1030
3. Mr. Alfredo C Cate ACC Lecturer 150 2000
4. Dr. C. R. Prabhu CRP Lecturer 151 2004
5. Mr. Chellam P. Rajan CPR Lecturer 151 1519
6. Mrs. Geetha Pradeep GPC Lecturer 151 1518/5715
7. Dr. Gopal Konda GKD Lecturer 151 1515
8. Mr. Hilal Badar Saif Al-Busaidi HBB Instructor 115 1708
9. Ms. Huda Khalid Al-Sulaimani HKS Lecturer 119 5717
10. Karim Mohammed Sellami
11. Mr. Saifoor ur Rehman SUR Lecturer 136 1608
12. Mr. Shabbir Ahmed Nadeem SAN Lecturer 119 5716
13. Dr. Shyam Kishore Dwivedi SKD Lecturer 136 1005
14. Dr. Syed Qaim Hussain SQH Lecturer `150 2000/5710
15. Ms. Ume Salma USA Lecturer 151 1516
TECHNICIANS
1. Mr. Enrique B Pontillas EBP Technician M208 1606
2. Ms. Gemma Apuya Daza GAD Technician M208 1606
3. Mario P. Alibin MPA Technician M208 1606
4. Mr. Romeo P Buenavista RPB Technician M208 1606
5. Mr. Yasar Arafat Wahab YAW Technician M208 1606
SUPPORT STAFF
Mr. Hamza Abdullah Lab Attendant
Print room/Animal house
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2.4 BULLETIN BOARDS
There are many bulletin boards on the ground floor corridor of the
department – one for general matters related to the whole department, one for
lab schools program, five for Chemistry, two for Biology, one for Physics Sections
and one for Exam related notices. You must check these notice boards daily. Notices and announcements of various kinds are posted on these, and it is your
duty to read them and be informed about all activities in the department and the
college. Statements from you that “I did not know or nobody told me” are not
good enough and will not help you present your case.
2.5 CLINIC
The college has a clinic which is open during working days from 8.00 AM till 2.30
PM (location M110/111) to provide for minor ailments. This is manned by nurses. For
serious clinical matters, students are advised to go to government hospitals/clinics.
If you have an appointment at the hospital, you must inform the clinic first thing in
the morning and not at all hours of the day. You must take a "Form" from the
college clinic to the hospital. You should not go directly to the government
clinic/hospital unless your condition requires serious attention or you have a long-
term disease/syndrome that requires regular visits to the hospital.
3. Counselling Resources
3.1 ACADEMIC ADVISORS
You will be assigned to an academic advisor (AA) when you enter the department at
the beginning of certificate level who will advise and guide you on academic, and
various other matters. The names of the academic advisors will be displayed on the
Departmental General bulletin board outside the office of HoD. As an advisee, you
are expected to:
meet your AA on a regular basis
inform him/her of any changes in your contact numbers
discuss any problems that you might be facing
seek help in academic matters
attend immediately to any SMS or e-mails that you receive from AA
provide any information that AA might request from you
take the guidance of AA in selecting courses, calculating CGPA etc
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3. 2 PROBLEMS
You might encounter some problems of both academic and
non academic nature during the course of your study in the college.
We can assure you that you will receive all the support and help
that you need.
I. Problems related to academic matters/studies
1. If you face a problem in learning of a particular subject, you are
advised to consult your subject lecturer first.
2. If the problem cannot be resolved, you should seek the help of your
academic advisor before going to Head of Section (HoS), and
finally to Head of the Department (HoD).
II. Other problems
You must seek the help of your academic advisor first, and then of the
HoD, if necessary.
If HoD cannot solve your problem, he/she will personally take it up with the
Assistant Deans or Dean of the College.
You must clearly understand that you should try as much as possible NOT to approach anyone
outside the department directly on any matter whatsoever unless strongly advised by the HoD.
4. Academic information
4.1. SPECIALIZATIONS OFFERED
The Department of Applied Sciences is committed to offer the following qualifications:
Two years Diploma in Applied Biology and Applied Chemistry
Three years Higher Diploma in Applied Biology, and Applied Chemistry
Four years Bachelor Degree in Applied Biology, and Applied Chemistry
Two years Diploma in School Laboratory Science
In addition, the Department is planning to offer courses in Environmental Science leading to the award of B Tech.
Remember to
first approach
your course
lecturer or
advisor as the
case may be. Do
not approach
HoS/HoD/
Dean directly.
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4.2 COURSE PROFILE
APPLIED BIOLOGY COURSE PROGRAM APPLIED CHEMISTRY COURSE PROGRAM
Environmental Science (proposed)
The subjects for various programs (degree audits) are listed in the Appendix.
You can refer to the website http://www.hct.edu.om/sci_1.asp for more details.
4.3 COURSES REGISTRATION
The program consists of two normal semesters and a summer semester per
academic year. In the first year of Diploma level, all students study common
courses from various disciplines. After successful completion of the first year,
students can choose a specialization which will be allotted depending on the
availability of vacancy.
The minimum number of courses you will register under normal circumstances
in a regular semester is 5 (15 credit hours). During the summer semester, you
must register for 2 courses (6 credit hours).
You may register for more than 15 credit hours in a normal semester and
more than 6 credit hours during the summer semester if:
- your previous semester GPA is 2.75 or more (see section 4.7 for calculation
of GPA).
-, you are still left with 3-6 credit hours to complete a particular level after
registration of 5 subjects (normal semester) or 2 subjects (summer
semester) , irrespective of your previous semester GPA.
However, you should not be under academic probation.
In all cases, you must give an undertaking. (see appendix)
Students on probation I or II can register only 4 courses during a normal
semester and 2 courses during the summer semester. (See section 4.9)
All students have to register for the courses at the beginning of every
semester during the registration week. Registration is completed by
students online by logging onto the college website.
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4.4 REQUIREMENTS FOR COURSE PROGRESSION
You can proceed from one level to another if you have the required
CGPA or overall CGPA (whichever allows you to proceed to the next level) in
addition to the TOEFL requirements (Section 4.5).
Table 3 gives you an idea about the CGPA requirements to progress to the next
level and also the situations you will encounter if you do not have the required
CGPA.
After completion of a particular level, you may either proceed to the next level (if
you meet all the requirements) or exit the system. You might even be dismissed if
you have failed to come out of probation. In any case, you have to complete 8
weeks or 300 hours of On-Job-Training (OJT). Your studies will be considered
incomplete without OJT.
Table 3: New program model
CGPA>2 but less than 2.5
CGPA≥ 2.5
CGPA > 2 but < 2.75
CGPA≥ 2.75
CGPA > 2
You must
Foundation Year
Diploma level
H. Diploma level
Year 4
B. Tech level
OJT Award of Diploma
OJT Award of H. Diploma
OJT Award of B.Tech
Important: Even after completing all courses of a particular level, if
you have a CGPA/overall CGPA of less than 2 you will receive only the
lower level qualification.
For example, you have completed all courses of Higher Diploma with a
CGPA less than 2. You will receive only a Diploma qualification with a
transcript showing all courses attempted in Higher Diploma level.
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You must score an overall CGPA of 2 or more to receive any kind of
qualification. Your graduation certificate will carry the qualification as
described in table 4.
If you are fractionally short of the required CGPA to proceed to the next
higher level or a dismissal case, you may be given a last chance to overcome
this problem based on the decision taken by the Student Academic Appeals
Committee (StAAC).
If you do not complete OJT you will not be awarded the relevant
qualification.
If you are able to find a job after completing courses at a particular level or
during OJT, you can complete the OJT at the place of your employment. In
all cases, you have to notify the OJT coordinator.
Table 4: Overall CGPA for award of qualification
4.5 ENGLISH LANGUAGE CERTIFICATION
To proceed from Diploma level to Higher Diploma level, in addition to having a
CGPA/overall CGPA of 2.5 and above, you must have a college-based in-house
TOEFL score of 390. If you do not have this score and still wish to proceed for
Higher Diploma, you must obtain a TOEFL score of at least 450 from a recognized
organization or an IELTS band of 4. You must get this certificate authenticated by
English language Centre (ELC) and then reactivate your records at Student
Affairs, if you had exited the system. Ideally, you should get this before you
complete your Diploma but you will be given one more semester after completion of
Diploma to achieve this.
Overall CGPA Descriptive grade of
qualification
3.7 and above
Excellent
3.00 – 3.69
Very Good
2.3 – 2.99
Good
2.00 – 2.29
Satisfactory
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Similarly, to move from H.Diploma to B.Tech, you will need an external TOEFL
score of 500 or more or an IELTS band of 4.5.
4.6 PASSING GRADES
Depending on the type of subject, passing grades are „D‟, „C-„ or „C‟.
You have to repeat the course in which you fail, that is, if you do not get the
required passing grade or get grade „F‟.
4.7 CALCULATION OF GPA AND CGPA
The grading system followed at HCT is shown in table 5. GPA is calculated on a zero
to 4 point scale.
Table 5: Grades and Grade Points
Mark range Grade Grade
points/Credit
points
90-100 A 4.0
85-89 A- 3.7
80-84 B+ 3.3
76-79 B 3.0
73-75 B- 2.7
70-72 C+ 2.3
67-69 C 2.0
60-66 C- 1.7
55-59 D 1.0
≤54 F 0
To compute the grade point average (GPA), first multiply the credit points
according to the grade that you obtained with the number of credit hours for that
particular course. This will give you the quality points for that course. Similarly
calculate the points for all courses that you studied. Add all the points. Then add
all the credit hours. Divide the total points by total credit hours. This gives you
the GPA for a particular semester.
GPA = ∑(grade point x credit hours)
∑ credit hours
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For example, if you have taken 2 courses with 3 credit hours each in the summer
semester and obtained B+ and C- grades, your GPA can be calculated as follows:
(grade obtained in course 1 x credit hours of course 1 + grade obtained in course 2
x credit hours of course 2) divided by the total number of credit hours (which is
3+3, in this case). By substituting the grades,
we get (3.3 x 3 + 1.7 x 3) / 6, which is 2.5.
CGPA is obtained in a similar manner by considering all courses taken until that
point for a particular level. For example, you can calculate CGPA for certificate
level by taking the total points for all courses and dividing by the total credit
hours.
Overall CGPA is calculated by considering all courses starting from Certificate
level to date.
4.8 COURSE REPETITION
If you repeat a failed course and pass it in your
second attempt, the previous grade will be replaced by
the new grade.
However, if you repeat it more than twice, all the
attempts (2nd, 3rd, 4th etc) will be taken into
consideration when CGPA/overall CGPA are calculated.
For example, you have attempted a course carrying 3 credit hours thrice and
passed in the third attempt. The 2nd and 3rd attempts are considered and the
total credit hours are calculated as 6 for that particular course. This results in
the lowering of CGPA.
You may also repeat the course in which you get a grade of „D‟, „C-„ or „C‟ if you
passed the course in the first attempt. This will help you improve your CGPA but
this must be done immediately in the next semester or at least before the
completion of that particular level.
Remember, you may repeat any 3 courses of the current level that you are in.
When you
attempt a course more
than twice, the 2nd
attempt and all
succeeding attempts will
be considered for
calculating CGPA.
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4.9 ACADEMIC PROBATION
If your GPA at the end of any semester is less than 2, you will be placed on
academic probation I. You must first register the course(s) that you failed
(unless the course is not offered that semester)
To come out of probation you must score CGPA of 2 or more.
If not, you will be placed on Probation II. You must score CGPA of 2 or
more for coming out of Probation II.
If you do not come out of probation II you will be dismissed from the
College.
However, you can appeal to the Student affairs who will consider your case
and you will be placed on Probation III. This will be your last and final
chance, during which you must come out of probation or you will be
dismissed.
You will not be on probation during summer semester but will have
probation status and your performance in the summer semester may help you
to get out of probation.
In very rare cases, you may have a CGPA more than 2 and come out of
probation, but your GPA may be less than 2. In that case, you will be put on a
new probation (Probation I).
Once you come out of probation, previous probations are automatically
cancelled.
When you are on any kind of probation, you must register for a minimum of 4
courses (12 credit hours) during a normal semester unless you have less than
4 subjects left to finish the level and if mixing is not possible. During the
summer semester you must register minimum of 2 courses (6 credit hours).
Your AA will give you a form notifying you of your probationary status which
you must fill, sign and return. (see appendix)
You enter into any probation based on your semester GPA (less than
2) and come out of probation based on CGPA (2 or more).
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4.10 MIXING
If you have 3 or less than 3 courses left to complete
a level and your CGPA to date allows you to proceed
to the next level, you are allowed to register courses
from the next level.
This is called mixing. (You must give an undertaking).
You can mix lower level courses with higher level
courses respectively as 1 + 3; 2 + 2 or 3 + 1. In any
case, the total number of courses should not exceed 4.
Mixing is possible during summer semester, when one
course from a lower level can be mixed with one from a higher level.
Mixing can be done only once at every level and in certain cases, twice.
Students on Probation III cannot mix levels.
5. Academic policies
5.1. HOURS OF STUDY
The College functions from 8.00 AM till 8.00 PM. All students must leave the
college by 8.00 PM. The contact hours for each course vary depending on whether
it is a theory course, practical or Technique course. The teaching hours and timings
are as follows (table 6):
These timings will change during the holy month of Ramadan as shown.
Periods Regular timings Timings during Holy month of Ramadan
1 8:00 AM – 8:50 AM 8:00 AM – 8:35 AM
2 9:00 AM – 9:50 AM 8:40 AM – 9.15 AM
3 10:00 AM – 10:50 AM 9:20 AM – 9:55 AM
4 11:00 AM – 11:50 noon 10:00 AM – 10.35 AM
5 12:00 noon – 12:50 PM 10:40 – 11:15 AM
6 1:00 PM – 1:50 PM 11:20 AM – 11:55 AM
7 2:00 PM – 2:50 PM 12:00 noon – 12:35 PM
8 3:00 PM – 3:50 PM 12:40 PM – 1:15 PM
9 4:00 PM – 4:50 PM 1:20 PM – 1:55 PM
10 5:00 PM – 5:50 PM 2:00 PM – 2:35 PM
11 6:00 PM – 6:50 PM 2:40 PM – 3:15 PM
12 7:00 PM – 7:50 PM 3:20 PM – 3:55 PM
If you fail to get the
required CGPA to
progress to the next
level, you will exit the
college with the lower
level qualification with a
transcript showing all
courses attempted in the
higher level.
Table 6: Teaching timings
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A gap of ten minutes between the classes is provided to give the students time to
change the classrooms. It is to be understood clearly that this, in no way, is to be
taken as a break. Students are reminded not to be late for the next lessons;
otherwise they will be marked absent.
The classes start punctually at the stated time and students must come to their
classes on time. Lateness is not welcome. Three „late‟ markings result in one
absence.
Students will be issued a warning letter when their absenteeism reaches 10% and
20%. Their parents/guardians will be notified and they may be called to the
College.
All students must note that if their absenteeism reaches 30% of the total possible
attendance in any course, irrespective of any reason, they will not be allowed to
take the end of the semester examination in that course. Even if they manage to
sit for the examination, they will be declared to have failed that course.
5.2 EXAMINATIONS
In addition to tests, mini exams, pop-up quizzes, student
presentations etc during a semester, there will be a mid semester
exam and a final exam at the end of the semester.
In case you are unable to attend an exam due to sickness, a valid
medical certificate (see section 6.5) is to be produced within one week of the exam
being conducted. A test/mid semester exam can be repeated by mutual
arrangement with the course lecturer. In the case of the final exam, a make-up
exam will be arranged by the college.
However, if you are absent without any valid reason, you will be marked as absent
and awarded „zero‟ marks for the final exam and you will have to repeat the course.
You may appeal against the exam results, if you are not satisfied. Your appeal must
be submitted by filling the Appeal form (obtained from student affairs) and
submitting it to the HoD within three days of publication of results.
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5.3 POSTPONEMENT OF STUDIES
It is in your own interest not to postpone your studies, however, if you have to do
so due to genuine reason(s), remember you can do this only two times during your
entire stay in the College. Documentary proof of the reason is to be provided
before your request can be entertained.
Unless there is an emergency, you are also required to plan and give notice of your
intended postponement before mid-semester exam.
5.4 WITHDRAWAL
If you are eligible to proceed to higher level but decide to leave the Col lege after
completing OJT, you will not be allowed to return to the College to study further.
Therefore, you must think twice and very carefully about your decision to leave the
college prematurely. You are strongly advised to discuss this issue with your
parents/guardian/spouse and your AA before taking a final decision. You will be
required to give an undertaking countersigned by your parents/guardian/spouse to
this effect.
5.5. DISMISSAL
A student is dismissed from the college:
i. if he/she fails to come out of probation II or III as the case may be.
ii. if he/she is continuously absent from the college for 2 consecutive weeks in
all courses registered
iii. on disciplinary grounds, based on a decision by CAB (College Academic Board)
5.6. OJT
„On the Job Training‟ (OJT) is a training that occurs at the work place eg industry,
private companies, labs, governmental agencies etc. After completion of your
studies, you have to undergo OJT for a minimum period of 8 weeks (300 hours) in
an organization which will be allotted by the Departmental OJT coordinator
(currently, Dr. Sukumar). You may also find OJT positions on your own, by using
your contacts. However, you must inform the OJT coordinator.
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If you have one or two courses left to complete a level, you can register for these
courses and go for OJT as well. Of course, you should be able to do this without
any clashes in the timetable with priority given for completion of courses.
You may go for OJT during summer vacation of the previous semester if you have
one or two courses left for semester I of an academic year.
OJT is a compulsory component that you must complete in order for you to get
your qualification.
6. Regulations and Standards of Conduct
Students are expected to be familiar with the rules and regulations covered in this
handbook that apply to them. Furthermore, it is the expectation of the college
that all students will behave in a mature and responsible manner.
Following regulations are applied to all students studying in HCT:
6.1 ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
No communication is permitted between students during an examination, and
no student is permitted to keep any books or papers during an examination
except with the express permission of the instructor or teacher. Using unfair
means in an examination is strictly prohibited. Use of mobile phones and
translators is not permitted. If you are caught cheating, you will fail the
course; in addition you will not be allowed to register any courses during the
following semester. (Refer Part 9 Student Disciplinary system of college bylaws
for more details).
If you are caught twice for cheating in an exam, you will be terminated from
the college and can never return back.
Rules to be followed during an examination are put up on the notice board
before an exam. You should abide to these rules.
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6.2 DRESS CODE
You must wear appropriate dress as required by the college including
headgear.
For male students it is a white dishdasha with kumma (cap) or Amama (head
wrapper).
Female students are expected to dress modestly as follows:
Abaya+ head scarf or Hijab
Long loose blouse + trouser+ head gear or hijab
Loose blouse + loose skirt (not tight) + Head scarf or Hijab
Jalbab (can be coloured) or head scarf or Hijab
Please note that the following is forbidden in the College premises
Wearing a niqab
Wearing tight provocative clothes
Wearing provocative and protruding hair accessories beneath the Hijab or
head scarf
Wearing excessive makeup
6.3. SAFETY
i. “Safety first” is an attitude that must be fostered by one and all. You must
follow all safety rules and regulations when you are in the lab. Refer to the “Safety
manual” that has been given to you by your advisor.
You must sign and return to your AA a “Safety declaration form” which will be
given to you at the beginning of your study in the Department of Applied sciences.
You will be given a laboratory coat once at the beginning of Year I, Diploma level
and again in the higher diploma level. If you lose this, you shall have to buy another
one yourself.
Remember you will not be allowed in the labs without a lab coat.
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6.4 STUDENT OFFENCES
Students will be questioned and subjected to disciplinary action should they
perform any action against rules of the college or disrupt normal functioning of
college. Some of the offences are listed below;
Attending college without the College ID card
Wearing coloured non-white dishdashas
Screaming and shouting in the corridors and thereby disturbing students and
lecturers inside or outside the classes or laboratories
Playing cards and musical instruments in corridors and spacious areas
Male students maintaining long hair to resemble females
Being rude to any College staff member
Non-justified usage of mobile cameras and any type of camera
Causing disturbances to female students.
Smoking
Damaging instruments, general facilities and resources within the College
Usage of mobile phones during lectures, workshops or practical
Females wearing veils
Entering and parking cars in the College premises without valid car permits
issued by the Admin and Finance Department.
Issuing or distributing of bulletins, pamphlets and posters without obtaining
prior permission from Student Affairs
Not reporting to Student Affairs within two days of the call
Staying in the College premises until after 8:00 PM
Removing chairs from restaurants and classrooms
Meeting between a male student and a female student in isolation
Omani and non-Omani female students wearing un-modest clothes (for
example tight clothes such as jeans)
Any other offences observed
6.5 SICK LEAVE
From now on, students would report to the college clinic if they
are not well and if necessary, they would be referred to the Health
Center. Health center will endorse sick leave only on the referral form issued by
the college, if medical condition requires it. Students with long-term illness may go
to the health centres directly.
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Backdated medical certificates are not acceptable.
7. Miscellaneous information
7.1 ONLINE COURSE MATERIAL
Most of the course lecturers upload teaching material, power point lessons,
assignments etc on the college e-learning portal. You can access these and study by
yourself during your free time. You are also encouraged to participate in chat
sessions, forums etc posted by the lecturers from time to time. You must log in to
the system using your user name and password which are provided by ETC. If you
face any problems in this regard, contact Ms. Umaima (Biology lecturer- Room 116)
or Mr.Yasir of ETC (Room 415)
7.2 SCIENCE CLUB
The purpose of the Student Science Club is to create a social environment between
students from different academic levels and academic staff in order to promote
and explore global issues related to Science in general. It is a place where you can
present your ideas and demonstrate your creative talents. Any student in the
college can join the science club.
Some of the activities involved are:
- organizing and participating in a science exhibition
- organizing Job fairs
- participating in Plays
- participating in Poetry recitations etc
You may contact Mr. Ahmed Al Mamari (Biology Lecturer- Room 115) for more
details.
Attending a clinic is not considered as a sick leave.
If you are continuously absent for two weeks without genuine
reason(s), you will be dismissed from the College.
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7.3 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Depending on your qualification and area of specialization, you can find appropriate
jobs either in the industry, governmental organizations or private sector.
A) APPLIED CHEMISTRY
- Chemical Industries e.g. Plastics, Perfumes, Soaps & Detergents etc.
- Food and Beverage industries
- Petroleum & Petrochemical industries
- Health and Environmental monitoring
- Research Labs
- Pharmaceuticals
- Colleges and University labs
B) APPLIED BIOLOGY
- Biological and Medical Labs
- Food and beverage Industries
- Fisheries
- Animal Breeding
- Wild life Management
- Health and Environmental monitoring
- Colleges and University labs
- Agriculture and plant breeding
C) ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
- Health and Environmental monitoring
- Research Agencies e.g. Natural Environment
- Environmental Agencies
- Managers and Researchers in government Departments
- Environmental and Rehabilitation Officers in Rural and Mining or Petroleum
Industries
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1. Academic advisor: A lecturer of the department assigned to every
student entering the certificate level. He/she will guide the student in all
matters, especially academic throughout the student‟s study in the college.
2. Add and drop: Specified period just after registration during which time
students can add or drop courses.
3. College requirement course: A course that is taken by all the students
of the college from various departments eg: Technical writing-I
4. Contact hours: The number of hours assigned for each course per week.
5. Co-requisite: Courses taken along with another course or before it but not
after it.
6. Course outcomes: The syllabus that is covered in each course during a
semester.
7. Course coordinator: Every course has an assigned coordinator who will
monitor the delivery of outcomes and discuss issues with other lecturers
teaching the same course
8. Credit hours: The number of hours assigned to a course; it is 3 for almost
all courses, except Fundamentals of Chemistry which has 4 credit hours.
9. Credit points: They are points assigned on a zero to 4 scale according to
the grade obtained; for example „A‟ grade is assigned 4 credit points, while
an „F‟ grade is given „zero‟ credit points.
10. CGPA: Cumulative grade point average; It is the accumulation of points
earned until that semester divided by the total number of credit hours. It
is calculated level wise.
7.4 GLOSSARY
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11. Debarring: Preventing a student from writing the final exam when he/she
reaches an absenteeism of 30% or more; or preventing a student from
registering a semester on disciplinary grounds or for using unfair means
during an exam.
12. Degree audit: A document in which courses are listed level-wise, along
with the pre-requisites, co-requisites, passing grades etc (see Appendix)
13. Delivery plan: A document that every course lecturer gives students
indicating how the outcomes will be covered week-wise, office hours and
assessment details etc.
14. Departmental requirement course: A course that all the students of
the department (biology and chemistry specialization) have to study eg: Analytical chemistry-I
15. Electives: Courses that students need to study; they could be offered by
the college (other departments), department (Applied biology or Applied
Chemistry) or specialization elective (by your own specialization)
16. GPA: Grade Point Average; It is calculated every semester
17. IELTS: International English language Testing system; If you have a
TOEFL score less than 390 and wish to continue to the Higher Diploma
level, you can obtain an IELTS score of 4 or 4.5 points to enable you to
proceed to H.Diploma and B.Tech respectively.
18. Mixing: Students who have 1 or 2 or 3 courses left to fulfill a particular
level can mix with 3 or 2 or 1 course respectively from the higher level
(total number of courses should not exceed 4)
19. Office hours: Time during which you can meet your course lecturer or
advisor (you will be informed by the course lecturer about the office hours
at the beginning of the semester)
20.OJT: On-Job-training: Every student must complete 8 weeks (at least 300
hours) of OJT to fulfill the requirements for graduation.
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21. Overall CGPA: Accumulation of total points earned starting from
certificate level till the end of study.
22.Passing grade: Minimum grade required to pass a course.
23.Postponement: Students can postpone a semester on medical grounds.
Postponement can be done only twice during the entire period of study in
the college.
24.Practical course: A course which is part of a theory course;The final
assessment of the theory course has a percentage of marks allotted for
the practical aspects. It is not a complete course by itself and has no
assigned credit hours.
25.Prerequisite: A course that must necessarily be studied before a
particular course.
26.Probation: A student goes into probation 1 when his/her GPA in a
particular semester is less than 2. A student goes into probation 2 when the
student fails to come out of probation 1.
27.Registration: A process for entering the courses that every student has
to study on the college system; It is done online by students at the
beginning of every semester.
28.Specialization requirement course: A Course studied only by students
of a particular specialization (Applied Chemistry or Applied Biology).
29.Technique course: A course which is specially designed to impart
practical skills. The overall assessment includes tests which will evaluate
the theoretical principles of the experiments and classwork. The final exam
will evaluate the practical skills. It is a complete course by itself with
assigned credit hours.
30. Theory course: A course which is designed to give detailed theoretical
knowledge but always includes practicals for a better understanding of the
topic/ course being studied.
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31. TOEFL: Test of English as a foreign language; you must have a TOEFL
score of 390 and above in the internal TOEFL exam conducted by the
college to proceed to Higher Diploma level.
32.Transcript: A record of all grades obtained, level-wise.
33.Undertaking: Forms that students fill. These forms are provided by the
advisor (see appendix)
32. Warning letters: Letters issued by course lecturers when the
absenteeism of a student reaches 10% (1st warning letter) or 20% (2nd
warning letter).
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8.0 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
No Question and answer 1. I have a problem in a particular course. Whom should I approach?
You must first talk to your course lecturer, give him/her a week‟s time to meet your request/solve your problem; if you are not satisfied, you must then meet your academic advisor who will talk to the lecturer; if necessary, the HoS will be involved, only then the HoD.
2. I am not able to log into the e-learning portal.
Contact Mr. Yasir, ETC or your AA.
3. I am on probation 2 this semester. What does this mean?
This is a difficult situation to be in. You must get a CGPA more than 2. Otherwise you will be dismissed from the college.
4. What is Probation III?
If you are dismissed from the college after failing to come out of Probation
II, you may present your case to the StAAC. You will then be placed on
Probation III. 5. I am sick and will not be able to take a test/mid exam/final exam scheduled
on that day. Will I be given another exam?
Yes, if you produce a valid medical certificate. (Refer to section 6.5)
FAQ’s
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6. I do not have any valid reason but I missed a scheduled test/mid exam/final
exam. Will I be given a makeup exam?
No, it is not possible. You might have to repeat the course if you miss a mid exam or final exam.
7. I am not on any probation. How many courses can I register for?
All students (on normal status) must register for 15 credit hours (5 subjects).
8. I am not on any probation, but I do not want to register 15 credit hours as I
feel the courses are difficult and I want good grades. Can I register for
only 12 credit hours?
No. The minimum is 15 credit hours.
9. I am on probation I. How many courses can I register for?
Students on probation I or II (or 3) can register for 12 credit hours only. 10. I have 6 courses remaining to finish a level. Can I register for all 6 courses
even though my GPA is low?
Yes, those finishing B.Tech level can register for 6 or even 7 remaining courses. For other levels, the academic advisor will calculate the minimum grades required in each of the subjects and inform the student whether they can proceed to the next level.
11. When should I fill an undertaking form?
When you register for more than 15 credit hours, less than 15 credit hours
or mix between levels; Also, when you do not wish to proceed to the next level, on your own free will, even though your CGPA allows you to do so.
12. When will I fall into probation?
When your GPA becomes less than 2 in any semester.
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13. I have only one course remaining to complete a level. Can I register for that
course and go for OJT as well?
Yes, you can even register for 2 courses along with OJT, provided the timings of your classes and OJT do not clash.
14. Despite providing medical certificates for absence from a particular course,
my teacher issued me with a debarring letter. Is this justified?
Yes, if your absenteeism exceeds 30%, you will be issued with a debarring letter, irrespective of the fact that you produced a medical certificate. Under very special situations like surgery, hospitalization etc, an appeal can be made by the student and the case will be decided by the higher authorities.
15. Under what circumstances could I be dismissed from the college?
When you do not turn up for registration and later for 2 continuous weeks; when you are absent for 2 continuous weeks from all courses that you registered for without any valid reason; on disciplinary grounds.
16. Under what circumstances could I be debarred from the final exam?
When your absenteeism in a particular course reaches 30% or more in a particular course, you will be debarred from taking the final exam of that course. This means you will repeat that course.
17. Under what circumstances could I be suspended from the college?
If you are caught using unfair means during an examination, you will not only fail that course but you will be suspended for the duration of one semester. And you will be blocked from registering any course during the following
semester. Suspension for two semesters can be implemented on disciplinary grounds.
18. During the summer vacation, I would like to undergo training in a company to
gain some work experience. Do I still have to undergo OJT?
Yes, even if you undergo training in some company on your own, it would not be counted as OJT. When you finish a particular level, you have to undergo OJT appropriate to the particular level and under the supervision of a college assessor.
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19. I have completed Diploma level and my CGPA allows me to proceed to the
next level. But I wish to leave the college. What is the procedure?
You may exit on your own free will after completing a level. However, you have to fill an undertaking form to this effect. You will then have to proceed for OJT and EPT.
20. I have completed Certificate level and wish to transfer to Lab Schools
programme. Can I directly proceed to Year 2 of Lab Schools?
No, you cannot.
21. I have passed a course with a D grade which is the minimum passing grade
for that course. Can I repeat it to improve the grade?
Yes, you can repeat any course in which you obtained a passing grade of D. Ideally, you should repeat it during the following semester but you may repeat it before completing that particular level. You can also repeat courses which you passed with grades C- or C to improve your CGPA.
22. I went for the final examination without my ID card. Will I be allowed to
take the exam?
Without your ID card, you will not be allowed to take the exam. However, you can bring a note from your teacher/advisor/HoS or HoD verifying your
identity. With this note, you will be permitted to take the exam.
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DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED SCIENCES
CHEMISTRY SECTION COURSE PLAN / AUDIT JAN '011 ONWARDS
Qualification:Diploma Year I
Semester Two
ENTW 1200 TECHNICAL WRITING 2 ENTW 1100 D 1 3 2 2 4
ASAC 1204 CHEMISTRY I ASAC1100 D 3 3 1 4 5
ASAC 1205 PHYSICS MATH1102 D 4 3 2 2 4
ASAC1203 LABORATORY TECHNIQUES ASAC1100
ASAB1100
D 3 3 0 6 6
ASAC 1212 GENERAL ORGANIC CHEMISTRY ASAC
1204
D 3 3 2 2 4
Total 15 7 16 23
Summer Semester
ASAC 1307 SLOM ASAC1203 D 3 3 1 4 5
BACO 1212 JOB SEARCH TECHNIQUES D 1 3 1 4 5
Total 6 2 8 10
Total No. of Credits: 34 § Contact hours are subject to change based on available resources.
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Semester One
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MATH 1102 PURE MATH FP MT0101 Pass/
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ITSE 1100 INFORMATION SYSTEMS &
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D 3 3 0 6 6
ASAC 1100 FUNDAMENTALS OF CHEMISTRY D 4 3 2 2 4
ASAB 1100 FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOLOGY D 4 4 2 4 6
Total 13 9 14 23
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DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED SCIENCES CHEMISTRY SECTION
COURSE PLAN / AUDIT
Qualification: Diploma Year II SPECIALIZATION: Applied Chemistry
Semester Two
ASAC 2210 INSTRUMENTATION ASAC1205 ASAC1307
D 3 3 1 4 5
ASAC 2313 ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY I ASAC2105A D 3 3 0 6 6
PHIL 2200 FORMAL LOGIC ENTW 1200 D 3 3 3 0 3
ASAC 2413A PROJECT I A ASAC 2106 ASAC
2109,
ASAC 2313
D 3 3 0 6 6
ASAC 2108 MATERIAL TECHNOLOGY ASAC1204 D 3 3 2 2 4
Total 15 6 18 24
Summer Semester
ASAC 2413B PROJECT I B ASAC2413A D 3 3 0 6 6
PHIL 3108 BUSINESS ETHICS D 3 3 2 2 4
Total 6 2 8 10
ON JOB TRAINING 8 WEEKS
Total No. of Credits: 34 + 36 = 70 ___________________________________________________________________
Semester One
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ASAC 2105A CHEMISTRY II ASAC1204 D 4 3 2 2 4
ENGL 2100 TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION ENTW 1200 D 3 3 2 2 4
ASAC 2109 INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY I ASAC
2105A
D 3 3 2 2 4
ASAC 2106 CHEMISTRY LAB TECHNIQUES I ASAC1203 ASAC
2105A
D 3 3 0 6 6
MATH 1200 CALCULUS I MATH1102 D 3 3 3 0 3
Total 15 9 12 21
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DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED SCIENCES
CHEMISTRY SECTION COURSE PLAN / AUDIT
Qualification: Higher Diploma SPECIALIZATION: Applied Chemistry
Semester Two
ASAC 3341A QUALITY ASSURANCE & QUALI TY
CONTROL
D 2 3 2 2 4
ASAC 3217 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II ASAC3112 D 3 3 2 2 4
XXXX DEPARTMENTAL ELECTIVE ** D 3 3 2 2 4
ASAC 3219A COMPUTERS IN CHEMISTRY ASAC1212
ASAC2105A
D 2 3 0 6 6
ENGL 3100 PUBLIC SPEAKING ENTW1200 D 3 3 2 2 4
PHIL 3201 FORMAL ARABIC COMMUNICATION D 2 3 2 2 4
Total 18 10 16 26
Summer Semester
XXXXX SPECIALIZATION ELECTIVE *** D 3 3 2 2 4
XXXXX COLLEGE ELECTIVE* D 3 3 2 2 4
Total 6 4 4 8
* BABF3313 BANKING & FINANCE
** ASES2104 PRINCIPLES OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY *** ASES3209 ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY (PRE-REQUISITE ASES2104)
ON JOB TRAINING 8 WEEKS
Total No. of Credits: 34 + 36 + 39 = 109
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Semester One
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ASAC 3115 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I ASAC2105A MATH1200
D 3 3 2 2 4
ASAC 3112 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I ASAC1212 D 3 3 2 2 4
ASAC 3116 INORGANIC CHEMISTRY I ASAC2105A D 3 3 2 2 4
ASAC 3218 CHEMISTRY LAB TECH II ASAC2106 D 3 3 0 6 6
ASAC 3120 STATISTICS & IT ITSE 1100 D 3 3 2 2 4
Total 15 8 14 22
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DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED SCIENCES CHEMISTRY SECTION
COURSE PLAN / AUDIT
Qualification: Baccalaureate SPECIALIZATION: Applied Chemistry
Semester Two
ASAC 4224 INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY II ASAC2109 D 3 3 2 2 4
ASAC 4225 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY II ASAC3115 D 3 3 2 2 4
XXXX DEPARTMENTAL ELECTIVE** D 3 3 2 2 4
ASAC 4223A PROJECT II A ASAC2413B ASAC 4121 D 3 3 0 6 6
XXXX SPECIALIZATION ELECTIVE *** D 3 3 3 0 3
Total 15 9 12 21
Summer Semester
ASAC 4223B PROJECT II B ASAC4223A D 3 3 0 6 6
XXX SPECIALIZATION ELECTIVE*** D 3 3 2 2 4
Total 6 2 8 10
* PHIL 4200 ISLAMIC EDUCATION **ASES 3111 POLLUTION & ITS CONTROL ** ASES 4301 NUTRITION ***ASCE 4301 FOOD CHEMISTRY (PREREQUISITE ASAC 3217) ***ASCE 0115 PETROLEUM & PETROCHEMICALS (PREREQUISITE ASAC3112) ON JOB TRAINING 8 WEEKS
Total No. of Credits: 34 + 36 + 39 + 36 = 145
_________________________________________________________________ ENHANCEMENT TRAINING IS OPTIONAL
Semester One
Course Code Course Title
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ASAC 4121 ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY II ASAC2313 D 3 3 2 2 4
PHIL 4101 OMAN CIVILIZATION D 2 3 3 0 3
XXXX DEPARTMENTAL ELECTIVE ** D 3 3 2 2 4
ASAC 4122 INORGANIC CHEMISTRY II ASAC3116 D 3 3 2 2 4
XXXXX COLLEGE ELECTIVE * D 3 3 3 0 3
Total 15 12 6 18
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DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED SCIENCES
BIOLOGY SECTION COURSE PLAN /AUDIT
JANUARY 2011 ONWARDS Qualification: DIPLOMA YEAR I
ON JOB TRAINING 8 weeks _____________________________________________________________________
SEMESTER I
Contact Hours
Course Code
Course Title
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ENTW 1100 TECHNICAL WRITING - I FP Level 4 ENGL XXXX D 1 3 2 2 4
MATH 1102 PURE MATHS FPMT0101 - * 3 0 3 0 0
ITSE 1100 INFORMATION SYSTEMS & MULTIMEDIA Keyboard Ski l l s - D 3 3 0 6 6
ASAC 1100 FUNDAMETALS OF CHEMISTRY - D 4 3 2 2 4
ASAB 1100 FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOLOGY - D 4 4 2 4 6
TOTAL 13 9 14 23
SEMESTER II
ENTW 1200 TECHNICAL WRITING II ENTW 1100 - D 1 3 2 2 4
ASAC 1204 CHEMISTRY I ASAC 1100 - D 3 3 1 4 5
ASAC 1205 PHYSICS MATH 1100 - D 4 3 2 2 4
ASAC 1203 LABORATORY TECHNIQUES ASAC 1100
ASAB 1100 - D 3
3 0 6 6
ASAC 1212 GENERAL ORGANIC CHEMISTRY ASAC 1204 D 3 3 2 2 4
TOTAL 15 7 16 23
SUMMER
ASAC 1307 SLOM ASAC 1203 - D 3 3 1 4 5
BACO 1212 JOB SEARCH TECHNIQUES - D 1 3 1 4 5
TOTAL 6 2 8 10
OVERALL TOTAL 34 15 38 53
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* The passing mark is 50%
DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED SCIENCES BIOLOGY SECTION
COURSE PLAN AUDIT JANUARY 2011 ONWARDS
QUALIFICATION: DIPLOMA YEAR II SPECIALIZATIONS: APPLIED BIOLOGY
ON JOB TRAINING 8 WEEKS
SEMESTER I
Contact Hours
Course Code
Course Title
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ASAC 2105A CHEMISTRY II ASAC 1204 - D 4 3 2 2 4
ASAB 2101 CELL BIOLOGY ASAB 1100 - D 3 3 2 2 4
ASAB 2102 BIOLOGY LAB. TECHNIQUES ASAC 1203 - D 3 3 0 6 6
ENTW 2100 TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION ENTW 1200 - D 3 3 2 2 4
ASAB 2103 MICROBIOLOGY ASAB 1101 - D 3 3 2 2 4
PHIL 3108 BUSINESS ETHICS - D 3 3 2 2 4
TOTAL 18 10 16 26
SEMESTER II
ASAC 2313 ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY I ASAC 2105 - D 3 3 0 6 6
ASAB 2207 BIOCHEMISTRY ASAB 2101 - D 3 3 2 2 4
ASAB 2308 INTRODUCTION TO BIOTECHNOLOGY ASAB 2103 ASAB 2207 D 3 3 2 2 4
ASAC 2210 INSTRUMENTATION ASAC 1205
ASAC 1307 - D 3 3 1 4 5
ASAB 2413A PROJECT I A ASAB 2102 ASAC 2313 D 3 3 0 6 6
TOTAL 15 5 20 25
SUMMER
ASAB 2413B PROJECT I B ASAB 2413 - D 3 3 0 6 6
PHIL 2200 FORMAL LOGIC ENTW 1200 - D 3 3 3 0 3
TOTAL 6 3 6 9
OVERALL TOTAL 39 18 42 60
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DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED SCIENCES BIOLOGY SECTION
COURSE PLAN AUDIT JANUARY 2011 ONWARDS
QUALIFICATION: HIGHER DIPLOMA SPECIALIZATIONS: APPLIED BIOLOGY
*
** ***
ASES 2104 Principles of Environmental Chemistry
ASES 2205 Ecology BABF 3313 Banking and Finance
SEMESTER I
Contact Hours
Course Code
Course Title
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ASAB 3110 PLANT SCIENCE ASAB 2101 - D 3 3 2 2 4
ASAB 3111 MOLECULAR BIOLOGY ASAB 2101 - D 3 3 2 2 4
ASAB 3112 FOOD MICROBIOLOGY ASAB 2103 - D 3 3 2 2 4
ASAC 3120 STATISTICS & IT ITSE 1100 - D 3 3 3 0 3
XXXX DEPARTMENTAL ELECTIVE* - - D 3 3 2 2 4
TOTAL 15 11 8 19
SEMESTER II
ASAB 3213 ECOLOGICAL SAMPLING & ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY
ASAB 3110 - D 3 3 2 2 4
ASAB 3215 GENETICS ASAB 3111 - D 3 3 2 2 4
PHIL 3201 FORMAL ARABIC COMMUNICATION - - D 2 3 2 2 4
ASAC 3341A QUALITY ASSURANCE & QUALITY CONTROL - - D 2 3 2 2 4
ASAB 3205 MAMMALIAN PHYSIOLOGY ASAB 2101 - D 3 3 2 2 4
XXXX SPECIALIZATION ELECTIVE** ASAB 2101 - D 3 3 2 2 4
TOTAL 18 12 12 24
SUMMER
XXXX COLLEGE ELECTIVE*** - D 3 3 2 2 4
ENGL 3100 PUBLIC SPEAKING ENGL 2100 - D 3 3 2 2 4
TOTAL 6 4 4 8
OVERALL TOTAL 39 27 24 51
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ON JOB TRAINING 8 WEEK
DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED SCIENCES
BIOLOGY SECTION COURSE PLAN AUDIT
JANUARY 2011 ONWARDS
QUALIFICATION: BACCALAUREATE SPECIALIZATIONS: APPLIED BIOLOGY
ON JOB TRAINING 8 WEEKS
SEMESTER I
Contact Hours
Course Code
Course Title
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ASAB 4116 PLANT PHYSIOLOGY ASAB3110 - D 3 3 2 2 4
PHIL 4101 OMAN CIVILIZATION - D 2 3 2 2 4
ASAB 4117 HISTOLOGY & HEMATOLOGY ASAB2205 - D 3 3 2 2 4
XXXX DEPARTMENT ELECTIVE* - D 3 3 2 2 4
XXXX SPECILIZATION ELECTIVE**** - D 3 3 2 2 4
TOTAL 15 10 10 20
SEMESTER II
ASAB 4118 PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY & PATHOLOGY ASAB2308 - D 3 3 2 2 4
ASAB 4210 BIOLOGICAL CONTROL - D 3 3 2 2 4
ASAB 4223A PROJECT II A ASAB2409 - D 3 3 0 6 6
XXXX DEPARTMENT ELECTIVE** - D 3 3 2 2 4
XXXX COLLEGE ELECTIVE***** - D 3 3 2 2 4
TOTAL 15 8 14 22
SUMMER
ASAB 4223B PROJECT II B ASAB 4223A - D 3 3 0 6 6
XXXX SPECIALIZATION ELECTIVE**** - D 3 3 2 2 4
TOTAL 6 2 8 10
OVERALL TOTAL 36 20 32 52
* **
*** ****
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ASES 3111 Pollution and Its Control ASES 4301 Nutrition ASES 4202 Zoology ASES 4201 Food Analysis
PHIL 4201 Islamic Education
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ENHANCEMENT TRAINING IS OPTIONAL
FORMS THAT YOU MIGHT NEED TO FILL DURING YOUR STUDY IN THE
COLLEGE
Your academic advisor might issue various forms to you from time to time which
you must always fill, sign and return to your AA. You might also need to approach
Student Affairs to obtain some of the forms. For your information, the following is
a list of forms that you might need to fill.
S.No Name of form Description (when do you have to fill it?)
1. Make-up exam application form when you are absent for the final exam and
have a valid medical certificate
2. Appeal Form against Exam
Results
when you are not satisfied with the final
result and wish for a revaluation of your final
exam paper
3. Notice of academic Probation when you obtain a semester GPA less than 2
4. Graduate Clearance Form when you finish all courses of a particular level
and OJT and EPT and are exiting the college
5. Postponement Form when you wish to postpone a semester with
genuine reason
6. Reactivation Form when you are returning to the college either
after postponing a semester or after
suspension for a semester or after obtaining
the required TOEFL grade to proceed to
H.Diploma level
7. Student Withdrawal Form when you wish to withdraw voluntarily from
the college, even though you can proceed to
the next level
8. Form 1
refers to abiding the rules and regulations of
the New Programme and is to be signed when
you enter the department
9. Student registration form when you enter the department; this form
contains personal information that you must
furnish
10. Mixing courses when you are mixing courses of lower level and
higher level
11. Undertaking for registering When you are eligible to register more than 15
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