Texas a&M

undergraduate catalog O edition 130q

Texas A&M

UNIVERSITY at Qatar 2007?2008

Accreditation

Texas A&M University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, 404-679-4501) to award degrees at the bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and professional levels. Within the Look College of Engineering, the undergraduate programs in aerospace, agricultural, biological systems, biomedical, chemical, civil, computer, electrical, industrial, mechanical, nuclear, ocean, petroleum, and radiological health engineering are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, Inc. (formerly the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology). The electronics, manufacturing, mechanical, and telecommunications engineering technology programs are accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, Inc. The manufacturing and mechanical engineering technology program, a meld of the manufacturing engineering technology and mechanical engineering technology programs, will be submitted for accreditation review at the next general review of the engineering technology programs in 2007?2008. The computer science program is accredited by the Computing Sciences Accreditation Commission of ABET, Inc.

The Qatar campus is fully accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award bachelor's and master's degrees. The Qatar campus is currently undergoing procedures to become accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, Inc.

Purpose of Catalog

The purpose of this catalog is to provide information about the academic programs of Texas A&M University at Qatar to students, prospective students, faculty, and staff of the University. Included is information concerning admissions, academic regulations and requirements, services available to students, and academic offerings, along with a list of the administrative officers and faculty of the University. While every effort has been made to make this catalog as complete and accurate as possible, changes may occur at any time in requirements, deadlines, fees, curricula, and courses listed in this catalog.

This catalog was prepared in advance of its effective date; therefore, the course descriptions may vary from actual course content. The provisions of this catalog do not constitute a contract, express or implied, between any applicant, student, or faculty or staff member of Texas A&M University at Qatar or The Texas A&M University System. This catalog is for informational purposes only. The University reserves the right to change or alter any statement herein without prior notice. This catalog should not be interpreted to allow a student that begins his or her education under the catalog to continue the program under the provisions in the catalog.

Commitment to Diversity

As a major public institution of higher education, Texas A&M University has both an extraordinary opportunity and a special responsibility to create and maintain a climate that affirms diversity of persons as well as diversity of views. Diversity is an indispensable component of academic excellence. A commitment to diversity means a commitment to the inclusion, welcome, and support of individuals from all groups, encompassing the various characteristics of persons in our community. Among these characteristics are race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, socioeconomic background, religion, sexual orientation, and disability. As we harness the power of diversity, we will provide students, faculty, and staff a university experience rich in perspectives and opportunities to learn from each other.

In the spirit of shared responsibility, we encourage each University unit, student organization, and campus community member to help make our campus a welcoming place for all.

Contents

Academic Calendars........................................................................................................4 Board of Regents........................................................................................................... 10 Texas A&M University at Qatar Joint Advisory Board Members.................................... 10 Texas A&M University at Qatar Administrative Officers................................................ 11 The Texas A&M University System Administrative Officers........................................... 11 Texas A&M University Administrative Officers.............................................................12 General Information...................................................................................................... 13 History and Development.............................................................................................. 15 University Core Curriculum.......................................................................................... 17 Degree Information....................................................................................................... 19 Admission..................................................................................................................... 27 Registration and Academic Status..................................................................................43 Honor Code and Grading System................................................................................... 47 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974....................................................... 53 Tuition, Fees and Other Financial Information...............................................................56 Services for Students......................................................................................................60 Campus Life..................................................................................................................66 Degrees Offered............................................................................................................ 71 Supporting Academic Programs..................................................................................... 91 Course Descriptions.......................................................................................................95 Faculty........................................................................................................................ 113

Editor: Kerry W. Noack, Ph.D.; Production, Design and Editorial Services: Debbie Murillo, TTI Communications; Photographic Services: Office of Public Affairs, Texas A&M University at Qatar.

Academic Calendars

Fall Semester 2007

Month

Date

August

19?23 19 26 30

September

03

04 06 11

13

October

04

November

07 14?16 14?18 21 11

December

15 18 09 10 11?17 16 17 18

19 20 19?30 31

* Calendar subject to change

Day of Week Sunday-Thursday Sunday Sunday Thursday

Monday

Tuesday Thursday Tuesday

Thursday Thursday

Sunday Sunday-Tuesday Sunday-Thursday Sunday Sunday

Thursday Sunday Sunday Monday Tuesday-Monday Sunday Monday Tuesday

Wednesday Thursday Wednesday-Sunday Monday

Event

New student orientation week First day to apply for December graduation First day of classes Last day to drop courses with no record Last day to make schedule changes Qatar Independence Day No classes held/Offices closed Classes resume Last day to apply for December graduation Official Census Date (twelfth class day) Change of major start date for spring semester Academic convocation Ramadan begins (approximate date) Mid-semester grades due Substitution deadline for degree candidates Mid-semester grades posted Eid Al-Fitr--Offices closed Student break (Ramadan and Eid Al-Fitr--No classes held) Classes resume Q-drop deadline Last day to officially withdraw from the University Change of major deadline for spring semester Bonfire 1999 Remembrance Day Last day of regular classes Reading day--No classes held Final examinations Final grades for graduating seniors due Graduation ceremony National Holiday No classes held/offices closed Final grades due Final grades posted Semester break--Offices closed Offices reopen

Spring Semester 2008

Month

Date

Day of Week

January

01

Tuesday

06

Sunday

13

Sunday

17

Thursday

20

Sunday

24

Thursday

29

Tuesday

February

28

Thursday

March

02 23?27 30

Sunday Sunday-Thursday Sunday

April

21

27

28?29

30?May 6

May

08

11

12

* Calendar subject to change

Monday Sunday Monday-Tuesday Wednesday-Tuesday Thursday Sunday Monday

Event

New Year's Day--Offices open First day to apply for May graduation First day of classes Last day to drop courses with no record Last day to make schedule changes Martin Luther King Day--No classes held/offices closed Last day to apply for May graduation Official Census Date (twelfth class day) Change of major start date for fall semester Mid-semester grades due Substitution deadline for degree candidates Mid-semester grades posted Spring break--No classes held Classes resume Q-drop deadline Last day to officially withdraw from the University Aggie Muster--Campus ceremony Last day of regular classes Reading days--No classes held Final examinations Final grades due for degree and non-degree candidates Final grades posted Graduation ceremony

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