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Student Advising Handbook for

Computer Engineering Students

Computer Science and Engineering Department

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Table of Contents

1. Program Educational Objectives and Outcomes………………………… 3

2. Degree Requirements…………………………………………...……….... 4

3. Computer Engineering four-year sample schedule……………………...... 7

4. Computer Engineering Curriculum……………………...……………… 8

5. Advising Procedure ………………………………………….................... 9

6. Graduation Auditing Procedures………………………………………….. 11

Appendix 12

Advising Sheet: B.S. Computer Engineering………………………………… 13

90-Hour Advising Checkpoint form………………………………………… 14

Graduation Advising Checkpoint Form……………………………………. 15

Course Overload Form………………………………………………………. 16

Course Substitution Form………………………………………………….. 17

Course Override Form……………………………………………………… 18

Semester Suspension…………………………………………………………. 19

Probation Notification Letter………………………………………………… 20

Dismissal Letter……………………………………………………………… 21

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1. Program Educational Objectives and Outcomes

Program Educational Objectives

A few years after earning their degree, our graduates will be:

1. Successful in pursuing careers in the field of Computer Engineering.

2. Effective members or leaders of teams that work together in a multicultural environment.

3. Life-long learners in the field of information technology and engineering.

Student Outcomes

AURAK Computer Engineering graduates should be able to:

a. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering

b. An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data

c. an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic

constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety,

manufacturability, and sustainability

d. An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams

e. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems

f. An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility

g. An ability to communicate effectively

h. The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global,

economic, environmental, and societal context

i. A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning

j. A knowledge of contemporary issues

k. An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for

engineering practice.

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2. Degree Requirements The BS in Computer Engineering requires the completion of 132 credits in the following areas of study:

Requirements No. of Credits

University General Education Requirements 33

School Requirements 30

Department Requirements 66

(57 compulsory + 9 technical electives)

Business Electives 3

University General Education Requirements (33 Credits)

Course Code Course Title No. of Credits

ENGL 100/101 Composition 3

ENGL 102 Public Speaking 3

ENGL 200 Advanced Composition 3

PHIL 100 Critical Thinking and Reasoning 3

CSCI 112 Introduction to Computer Programming 3

CSCI 113 Introduction to Computer Programming Lab. 1

MATH 113 Calculus I 4

MEST 100 Introduction to Islam in World Culture 3

UNIV 100 University Freshman Transition 1

Electives:

And the student must complete one course from each of the following three categories: Arts and

Humanities (3 credits), Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 credits) and the Natural Sciences (3-4 credits):

a. Arts and Humanities Elective 3 credits


ARTT 100 Introduction to Visual Arts 3

ARAB 110 Introduction to Arabic Literature 3

COMM 102 Reading Image and Film 3

COMM 104 Photography and Communication 3

ENGL 201 Literature across Cultures 3

HIST 100 Contemporary Middle Eastern History 3

HIST 101 Ancient History of the Arabian Peninsula 3

PHIL 101 Ethics in Today’s World 3

PHIL 102 World Philosophies 3

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b. Social and Behavioral Sciences Elective 3 credits


PSYC 100 Introduction to Psychology 3

SOCI 101 Contemporary Social Issues 3

ECON 103 Principles of Microeconomics 3

POLI 101 Politics of Scarcity 3

POLI 102 State and Society in the UAE 3

GEOG 100 World Regional Geography 3

COMM 101 Interpersonal Communication and Group Interaction 3

c. Natural Sciences Elective 3-4 Credits


BIOL 100 Humankind in a Biological World 3

CHEM 100,101 Chemistry in Everyday Life 4

ENVS 100, 101 Energy and Environmental Science 4

ENVS 102 Sustainability and Human-Environment Relations 3

CHEM 211 General Chemistry 3

School Requirements (30 Credits)


ENGR 107 Introduction to Engineering 2

PHYS 110 University Physics I 3

PHYS 111 University Physics I Lab 1

MATH 114 Analytic Geometry and Calculus II 4

MATH 213 Calculus III 3

MATH 214 Elementary Differential Equations 3

MATH 203 Matrix Algebra 3

PHYS 220 University Physics II 3

PHYS 221 University Physics II Lab 1

STAT 346 Probability for Engineers 3

ECEN 491 Engineering Seminar 1

ENGR 390 Internship 3

Department Requirements (66 Credits)


MATH 225 Discrete Mathematics 3

CSCI 211 Object Oriented Programming 3

CSCI 215 Data Structures and Algorithms Design 3

CSCI 312 Operating System Fundamentals 3

CENG 315 Microprocessors 3

CENG 316 Microprocessors Lab 1

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CENG 335 Computer Architecture 3

CENG 336 Computer Architecture Lab 1

CENG 401 Network Servers & Architecture 3

CENG 411 Software Engineering 3 CENG 431 Embedded System Design 3

CENG 432 Embedded System Design Lab 0

ECEN 220 Signal & Systems I 3

ECEN 221 Signal & Systems I Lab 0

ECEN 320 Signal & Systems II 3

ECEN 321 Signal & Systems II Lab 0

ECEN 280 Electric Circuit Analysis 3

ECEN 281 Electric Circuit Analysis Lab 1

ECEN 331 Digital System Design 3

ECEN 332 Digital System Design Lab 1

ECEN 333 Linear Electronics I 3

ECEN 334 Linear Electronics Lab I 1 CSCI 462 Data and Computer Communication 3

CSCI 463 Data and Computer Communication Lab 1

CENG 492 Senior Design Project I 2

CENG 493 Senior Design Project II 4

Technical Electives: 9 Credits

And the students must complete three courses from of the following technical courses


CSCI 415 Introduction to Parallel Programming 3

CENG 435 Advanced Computer Architecture 3

CENG 437 Introduction to Robotics 3

CENG 461 Network Security 3

CENG 466 Wireless Communications and Networking 3

CENG 499 Special Topics in Computer Engineering 3 ECEN 431 Digital Circuit Design 3

ECEN 465 Computer Networking Protocols 3

ECEN 481 Concepts of Multimedia Processing & Transmission 3

Business Elective: 3 Credits And the students must complete one course from of the following business courses


BUSN 302 Legal Environment of Business 3

BUSN 303 Introduction to Entrepreneurship 3

MGMT 301 Managing Behavior and Organizations 3

MKTG 301 Principles of Marketing 3

IENG 321

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Engineering Economics 3

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3. Computer Engineering Four-Year Sample Schedule Freshman Year, First Semester Freshman Year, Second Semester

Course Code Course Title Credits Course Code Course Title Credits

CSCI 112 Introduction to Computer Programming 3 ENGL 102 Public Speaking 3

CSCI 113 Introduction to Computer Programming Lab 1 CSCI 211 Object Oriented Programming 3

ENGL 101 Composition 3 MATH 114 Analytic Geometry & Calculus II 4

ENGR 107 Introduction to Engineering 2 MATH 225 Discrete Mathematics 3

MATH 113 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I 4 PHYS 110 Physics I 3

MEST 100 Introduction to Islam in World Culture 3 PHYS 111 Physics I Lab 1

UNIVE 100 University Freshman Transition 1

Total 17 Total 17

Sophomore Year, First Semester Sophomore Year, Second Year


CSCI 215 Data Structures & Algorithms Design 3 ECEN 280 Electric Circuit Analysis 3

GEN ED General Education Elective 3 ECEN 281 Electric Circuit Analysis Lab 1

ECEN 220 Signal & Systems I* 3

ECEN 331 Digital System Design 3

ECEN 221 Signal & Systems I* ECEN 332 Digital System Design Lab 1

MATH 213 Analytic Geometry & Calculus III 3 MATH 203 Matrix Algebra 3

PHYS 220 Physics II 3 MATH 214 Elementary Differential Equations 3

PHYS 221 Physics II Lab 1 PHIL 100 Critical Thinking and Reasoning 3

Total 16 Total 17

Junior Year, First Semester Junior Year, Second Semester


CENG 315 Microprocessor 3 CENG 335 Computer Architecture 3

CENG 316 Microprocessor Lab 1 CENG 336 Computer Architecture Lab 1

GEN ED General Education Elective 2 3 CSCI 312 Operating System Fundamentals 3

ECEN 320 Signal & Systems II* 3

ECEN 333 Linear Electronics I 3

ECEN 321 Signal & Systems II Lab* ECEN 334 Linear Electronics Lab I 1

ENGL 302 Advanced Composition 3 CSCI 462 Data & Computer Communication 3

STAT 346 Probability for Engineers 3 CSCI 463 Data & Computer Communication Lab 1

Total 16 Total 15

Junior Year, Summer Semester


UNIV 390 Internship 3

Senior Year, First Semester Senior Year, Second Semester


GEN ED General Education Elective 3 ECEN 491 Senior Seminar 1

CENG 401 Network Servers & Architecture 3 CENG 493 Senior Design Project II 4

CENG 431 Embedded System Design 3

Business Elective 3

CENG 432 Embedded System Design Lab Technical Elective 2 3

CSCI 411 Software Engineering 3 Technical Elective 3 3

CENG 492 Senior Design Project I 2

Total 14 Technical Elective 1 3

Total 17

TOTAL CREDITS 132

* Students before 2015-2016 are required to take ECEN 201, ECEN 202, ECEN 220 and ECEN 221 instead

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4. Computer Engineering Curriculum A worksheet below illustrates the prerequisite structure.

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5. Advising Procedure

New students are first advised during a required Orientation Program in which they learn about university

policies and procedures and receive a current University Catalog and a Student Handbook. At the initial

meeting with their faculty advisor during orientation, each student is informed of program procedures,

course of studies, and the importance of understanding the information in the University Catalog. Advisors

also answer specific questions concerning the academic program.

Faculty advisors are required to post office hours for advising that coincide with students’ availability. The

faculty advisor is to maintain advising files for all advisees that contain a log of meetings with a brief

description of major issues discussed or advice given. Any information contained in these files shall remain

confidential.

Students on probation are required to meet with their Advisor on a regular basis to assess their progress and

to report their use of AURAK’s various resources for academic support. Students violating AURAK’s

attendance policy or doing poorly at mid-term are also required to meet with their Advisors.

If students have concerns, comments, or recommendations about their educational experiences at

AURAK, they should contact the Dean of the School of Engineering.

Advising process

The advising process at the school of engineering is as follows:

1. Department chairperson assigns advisors to all newly enrolled students. Each student will have the

same advisor throughout his study within the department, except if the assigned advisor departs the

university, in which case the chairperson reassigns the student’s advisor.

2. Advisors meet their advisees during orientation.

3. Advisors allocate a folder for each student. Each folder contains an advising sheet. This advising

sheet will remain in the student’s file throughout his study at the department. The advising sheet is

shown in the Appendix

4. Each student will meet his advisor at the beginning of each semester. At this meeting the advisor

will update the advising sheet and will discuss the courses the students will take during the

forthcoming semester.

5. Students will register online. Advisors will have to approve the student’s registration electronically

through the faculty portal.

6. Students need to meet with their advisor when he/she completes 90 credit hours. The checkpoints

form is shown in Appendix. At this checkpoint, the advisor needs to ensure the following:

a. The student registers the internship in the summer, as to allow him to graduate after

one academic year.

b. The student’s compliance with the study plan.

c. Complete the 90-Hour Advising Checkpoint form (shown in Appendix) and get the

student to sign it.

7. The second checkpoint will take place during the first week of the graduating semester of

the student. The advisor in consultancy with the Registrar Office will review the transcript

of the student to pinpoint any possible problems that might prevent the student from

fulfilling the degree requirements by the end of the semester. After checking and solving

any issues, the advisor will transfer the student’s files and advising sheets accompanied

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with the signed Graduation Advising Checkpoint form (shown in Appendix) incorporating

his recommendations to the chairperson.

8. The chairperson will carry out a final check of the status of the student, sign the Graduation

Advising Form and follow-up any possible upcoming related to the student’s graduation.

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6. Graduation Auditing Procedures

The following is the graduation auditing procedure that is initiated by the Registrar:

1. By the sixth week of each semester the registration office will extract list of students who

are expected to graduate in the next semester (who have 20 or less remaining credit hours

to graduate).

2. The expected to graduate students will be requested to bring a copy of their passport and

to complete the application for graduation form.

3. Registrar’s Office will fill the grades of the courses that have been completed in the audit

sheet and it will be sent with the student’s transcript to the academic advisor and to the

chair of the department for review.

4. The remaining courses and requirements for student’s graduation will be indicated in the

application for graduation and will be signed by the student.

5. After submission of the grades of the graduation’s semester, those grades will be inserted

to the audit sheet and will be sent for the chair of the department and the dean of the school

for the graduation approval.

6. The following graduation documents must be sent from the registrar’s office to school with

the audit sheet:

a. Official Transcript.

b. Any course substitution form

c. Copy of application for graduation

7. List of students who have been approved to graduate by the school will be raised to the

academic council then to board of trustees for final approval.

8. After getting all the required graduation approval the registration office will print the

student transcript.

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Appendix

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American University of Ras Al-Khaimah

SCHOOL of ENGINEERING

90-Hour Advising Checkpoint form

Objective: To monitor the student’s progress appropriately according to his study plan.

Advising activities recommended during this advising session are included below. Please check the box

beside each activity after it is discussed and completed.

Have you …

o Checked the advising sheet and made sure that the student has been following the study

plan appropriately?

o Checked that the student understands all remaining degree requirements (including

program requirements and General Education Requirements)?

o Planned with the student the semester in which he will take the internship course?

Summary of advising session including recommendations made to advisee:

Please fill the table below after it is discussed with registrar.

Course Categories Completed CHs Remaining CHs Notes

Math and Sciences Courses

General Education Courses

Engineering Courses

I agree that we discussed all areas indicated above as checked.

Student’s Name and signature Date Adviser’s signature Date

_________________ ________ ________________ ________

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American University of Ras Al-Khaimah

SCHOOL of ENGINEERING

Graduation Advising Checkpoint Form

Objective: To finalize the academic plan and to ensure that the student is capable of graduating during

the current semester.

Advising activities recommended during this advising session are included below. Please check the box

beside each activity after it is discussed and completed. This form will have to be submitted to the chair

during the second week of the student’s graduating semester. Have you

o Checked the advising sheet and made sure that the student will be able to complete all

degree requirements during the current semester?

o Reviewed graduation requirements to ensure student is on track for fulfilling them

o 133 Credit Hours as a whole

o 33 General Education

o 9 Credit Hours Technical Electives

o Minimum GPA of 2.0

o Checked that the student understands all remaining degree requirements?

Summary of advising session including recommendations made to advisee:

Please fill the table below after it is discussed with registrar.

Course Categories Completed CHs Remaining CHs Notes

Math and Sciences Courses

General Education Courses

Engineering Courses

Student’s Name and signature Date Advisor’s signature Date

The following should be filled by the Department Chair:

I have checked the student’s record and agree on the procedure recommended by the advisor:

Chair’s signature Date

_________________ ________

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COURSE OVERRIDE FORM

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

Student’s AURAK ID Number

Student’s First Name

Student’s Last Name

Department and Major

Course Number

Course Name

Reason for Override

Date

Signature of Student

Signature of Instructor

Signature of Advisor

Signature of Dean of School of Engineering

* A copy of the Course Override form should be kept in the student’s file with his advisor and another

copy in the student’s file at the Registrar Office.

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Office of the Registrar

SEMESTER SUSPENSION

Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2015 Student Name: ID#: Major: Semester:

Dear Student:

We regret to inform you that you have been placed on ACADEMIC SEMESTER SUSPENSION. You will

consequently be suspended for one semester (FALL 2015) due to your academic performance during the

previous semester.

We encourage you to take this time off to take care of the issues that have hindered your academic success

to be ready to come back again in next spring 2015/2016.

AURAK offers valuable resources to you, as you get ready to return. We highly encourage you to take advantage

of those that are relevant to you. In order for you to return to good academic standing. We recommend that

you meet with your academic advisor to discuss your academic standing.

Academic Resources

- Academic Advisors – your academic advisor will guide you to make informed decisions

regarding your academic career and options;

- Faculty Office hours are also valuable resources for students who seek follow up, clarification

and advice from their faculty members.

Counseling

- Student Counseling Services – if you need any personal advice Please contact: Ms. Sharon

Waller , e- mail: [email protected]

Financial Aid

- Financial Aid Office: if you need any financial advice if you are on a scholarship please contact

Ms. Reema Abu Hilal, e- mail: [email protected]

For more clarifications regarding your academic status, please contact the Registrar’s Office at:

[email protected]

Regards,


mailto:[email protected]

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Probation Notification Letter

Name

ID Number Date:

Status: Academic Probation

Dear Student:

According to our records, your cumulative GPA at the end of Spring Semester 2014/ 2015 is below 2.00

out of 4.00. According to AURAK policies, you have been placed on Academic Probation

As per AURAK Academic regulations, you have one semester only in which to achieve at least a cumulative

GPA of 2.00 or higher. Failure to do so may result in Suspension for one semester from the University.

We have notified your academic advisor, department chair, and college Dean of your status, but it is your

responsibility to make an appointment to meet with your advisor as soon as possible to discuss this

matter.

The maximum allowed number of credits to register is 12 credits, you should repeat the failed courses

and the courses with low grades so you can improve your CGPA.

If you have any questions or concerns, please email the Registrar's Office at [email protected]

Sincerely,


CC: Student's File School -Dean Department Chair Academic Advisor

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Dismissal Letter

Date:

Student Name:

ID#:

Major:

Semester:

Dear Student:

We regret to inform you that you have been dismissed from the university due to your low academic

performance during the previous semesters.

If you wish to appeal this decision, you should write an appeal letter and submit it to the registration office

before Aug 24, 2015. A committee will review your appeal and you will be notified of their recommendation, a

final decision will be rendered.

Your appeal letter should include:

Your full name, e-mail address, and telephone number.

An outline of why the Academic Unit should consider your request to be allowed to remain in this degree program.

A description of any extraordinary situations or unusual difficulties you encountered.

Your strategies for future success if allowed to continue in this degree program.

Regards,


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