University Catalog 2017
His Highness Member of the Supreme Council, Ruler of Sharjah President of the University of Sharjah Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi
In addition to its campuses in Sharjah (Men and Women colleges as well as the Medical Colleges, College of Fine Arts and Design and the Community College) UoS has three campuses, in Khorfakkan, Kalba and Al-Dhaid, as well as two satellite sites for the Community College in Dibba Al Husn and Melieha. The University is licensed by the Ministry of Education of the United Arab Emirates to award degrees/qualifications in higher education.
5 Contents MESSAGE FROM THE CHANCELLOR................................................................................................................... 12 ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2017-2018........................................................................................................................ 16 THE UNIVERSITY. ................................................................................................................................................... 21 Overview................................................................................................................................................................... 21 THE UNIVERSITY. ................................................................................................................................................... 24 Background............................................................................................................................................................... 24 Admission Department ............................................................................................................................................. 27 Registration Department .......................................................................................................................................... 28 Information Technology Center................................................................................................................................. 29 Libraries.................................................................................................................................................................... 31 Central Laboratories. ................................................................................................................................................ 32 Academic Programs and Degrees............................................................................................................................ 33 Admission. ................................................................................................................................................................ 38 Course Description. .................................................................................................................................................. 53 Academic Regulations ............................................................................................................................................. 58 The Enrollment Management and Academic Guidance Unit.................................................................................... 70 Center for Continuing Education and Community Service ....................................................................................... 71 Student Affairs .......................................................................................................................................................... 73 Career Advising and Student Training . .................................................................................................................... 77 Graduate Studies...................................................................................................................................................... 78 COLLEGE OF SHARI’A AND ISLAMIC STUDIES.................................................................................................... 83 FACULTY LIST 2017-2018. ...................................................................................................................................... 86 COLLEGE OF ARTS, HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES............................................................................... 91 ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE DEPARTMENT. ................................................................................... 99 DEPARTMENT OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS................................................................................................. 114 ENGLISH LANGUAGE CENTER. ............................................................................................................................ 126 FACULTY LIST 2017-2018. ...................................................................................................................................... 129 COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION. ....................................................................................................... 137 DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING........................................................................................................................... 145 DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ECONOMICS................................................................................................... 153 DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT......................................................................................................................... 168 DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS............................................................................. 190 FACULTY LIST 2017-2018. ...................................................................................................................................... 199 COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING................................................................................................................................. 205 CIVIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING (CEE) DEPARTMENT .................................................................. 214 DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEEING (ECE)............................................................ 230
6 Computer Engineering (CPE) Program. ................................................................................................................... 247 ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING (AE) DEPARTMENT........................................................................................ 261 INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING AND ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT (IEEM) DEPARTMENT................................ 277 SUSTAINABLE AND RENEWABLE ENERGY ENGINEERING (SREE) PROGRAM. ............................................. 292 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (ME) PROGRAM.................................................................................................... 305 NUCLEAR ENGINEERING (NE) PROGRAM .......................................................................................................... 317 FACULTY LIST 2017-2018. ...................................................................................................................................... 329 COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES......................................................................................................................... 337 DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES ..................................................................................... 351 DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING .......................................................................................... 364 DEPARTMENT OF NURSING.................................................................................................................................. 384 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION ................................................................................. 401 DEPARTMENT OF PHYSIOTHERAPY.................................................................................................................... 413 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCES.................................................................................. 426 DEPARTMENT OF CLINICAL NUTRITION AND DIETETICS.................................................................................. 438 FACULTY LIST 2017-2018. ...................................................................................................................................... 450 COLLEGE OF LAW. ................................................................................................................................................. 455 FACULTY LIST 2017-2018. ...................................................................................................................................... 465 COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS AND DESIGN. ............................................................................................................... 471 FINE ARTS. .............................................................................................................................................................. 479 GRAPHIC DESIGN AND MULTIMEDIA ................................................................................................................... 487 INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN............................................................................................................. 495 FASHION DESIGN WITH TEXTILES. ...................................................................................................................... 503 FACULTY LIST 2017-2018. ...................................................................................................................................... 510 COLLEGE OF COMMUNICATION........................................................................................................................... 515 MASS COMMUNICATION........................................................................................................................................ 522 FACULTY LIST 2017-2018. ...................................................................................................................................... 530 COLLEGE OF MEDICINE. ....................................................................................................................................... 535 FACULTY LIST 2017-2018. ...................................................................................................................................... 565 COLLEGE OF DENTAL MEDICINE.......................................................................................................................... 571 FACULTY LIST 2017-2018. ...................................................................................................................................... 586 COLLEGE OF PHARMACY...................................................................................................................................... 591 FACULTY LIST 2017-2018. ...................................................................................................................................... 609
7 COMMUNITY COLLEGE.......................................................................................................................................... 613 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MEDICAL SCIENCES (HMSC).......................................................................... 622 Program: ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY . ........................................................................................... 631 DENTAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY ................................................................................................................ 639 DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT)......................................................................................... 648 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SCIENCES. .................................................................... 658 DIPLOMA IN ACCOUNTING. ................................................................................................................................... 669 FACULTY LIST 2017-2018. ...................................................................................................................................... 678 COLLEGE OF SCIENCES........................................................................................................................................ 683 DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED PHYSICS................................................................................................................... 691 Petroleum Geosciences and Remote Sensing Program . ........................................................................................ 703 DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED BIOLOGY - BIOTECHNOLOGY ............................................................................... 715 DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY.............................................................................................................................. 729 DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS......................................................................................................................... 741 DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE............................................................................................................. 751 COMPUTER SCIENCE PROGRAM......................................................................................................................... 752 IT - MULTIMEDIA PROGRAM. ................................................................................................................................. 763 FACULTY LIST 2017-2018. ...................................................................................................................................... 775
Sharjah University of Overview
Notice Information in this catalog applies to the academic year 2017-18 as of September 1, 2017. The University reserves the right to make changes without prior notice in programs, course offerings, academic requirements, and teaching staff as deemed necessary. This catalog has been drafted to conform to the related UAE laws and Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR) rules and regulations. In the event of a contradiction, the UAE laws and MOHESR rules and regulations take precedence. Student Responsibility for Catalog Information Students are responsible for reading, understanding and adhering to the information in this catalog. Failure to comply with the stated University, college and program regulations will not exempt students from the ramifications of their ignorance and the penalties that may incur. University of Sharjah Contact Information PO Box: 27272 Sharjah Postal Code 211 Sharjah United Arab Emirates Telephone (009716) 5585000 Fax (009716) 5585185 E-mail info@sharjah.ac.ae This catalog can also be viewed at http://www.sharjah.ac.ae
12 MESSAGE FROM THE CHANCELLOR Over the past several years, the world has witnessed a number of advances in postsecondary as well as postgraduate education. These include in addition to technological advances, a transformation in teaching and learning approaches from the rigid classical teaching and learning styles to the more dynamic and interactive approaches. This brings with it a number of challenges for institutions of higher education to ensure that they keep up with these rapid changes. In addition, institutions of higher education are faced with the realities of rising costs in delivering quality education, global competition in attracting quality students and faculty, a paradigm shift in teaching and learning models, expansiveness of information and modes of access, competing needs for resources, an increased demand for accountability, and increased productivity to name just some of the issues that warrant fresh approaches in moving forward. To me, the most important challenge that lies ahead is the influence of the “global mind” on a “mobile” generation endowed with changing needs, moods, attitudes, preferences and expectations. The choices we make now in our approach to education have immense implications on how we emerge and what we become. To guide us through the challenges ahead, it is important to keep in mind our collective purpose, which is to nurture hopes, build dreams, influence progress, shape mindsets, and impact life in the UAE and beyond. The academic year 2017/2018 marks the ending of the third strategic cycle for UOS, which extends until the academic year 2018/2019. Driven by the long-term vision, wisdom and support of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council, Ruler of Sharjah, and President of the University of Sharjah, the nobility of our purpose, and the dedication of our faculty, staff and students, the University will soar to new heights with the will of Allah. This catalog is a comprehensive document that contains information about UOS, its academic programs, facilities and service units. It highlights the admission guidelines, registration procedures, and the study plans for all of the programs offered in each of the colleges. The catalog also lists the rules and regulations related to academic issues such as transferring from one program to another, student absence, academic warnings, plagiarism, disciplinary measures, and polices related to various academic support services. As a final comment, I would like to emphasize the fact that we must work together with one voice and a renewed sense of commitment in order to achieve our ultimate goals. I strongly believe that only through our collective effort will we transform UOS into a reputable institution for building hopes, realizing dreams, advancing knowledge, and contributing to the development of the local, national, regional and international communities. Prof. Hamid M. K. Al Naimiy, Chancellor of the University of Sharjah
Organizational Structure of the University of Sharjah President Board of Trustees Chancellor Deans’ Council Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Vice Chancellor for Medical Colleges Vice Chancellor for Financial & Administrative Affairs Admission Department Information Technology Center Libraries Purchasing Dep. Vice Chancellor for Public Relations Physical Plant Dep. Finance Dep. College of Shari’a & Islamic Studies College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences College of Business Administration College of Engineering College of Health Sciences College of Law College of Fine Arts & Design College of Communication Central Laboratories Center for Continuing Education & Professional Development College of Medicine College of Dental Medicine College of Sciences Deanship of Academic Support Services Community College Sports Facilities Student Dorms Career Advising & Student Training Office Vice Chancellor for Community affairs College of Graduate Studies Dean of Male Student Affairs Dean of Quality Assurance, Institutional Effectiveness and Accreditation Human Resources Dep. Public Relations Dep. Student Counseling Academic Accreditation Institutional Effectiveness Institutional Research Faculty Development Vice Chancellor for Research & Graduate Studies Alumni Association Sharjah Center for Astronomy and Space Sciences Sharjah International Foundation for the History of Arab and Muslim Science Compliance & Internal Audit Office Registration Department Media Center Services Dep. Research Institute of Science & Engineering Research Institute of Medical & Health Sci. Research Institute of Humanities & Social Sciences College of Pharmacy Conference Organization Assistant Chancellor for Branches Sports Facilities Student Dorms Dean of Female Student Affairs Student Counseling Khorfakkan Campus Vice Chancellor’s Council Legal Advisor Assistant for Academic Affairs Assistant for Admin. & Finan. Affairs Kalba Campus Assistant for Academic Affairs Assistant for Admin. & Finan. Affairs Al Dhaid Campus Assistant for Academic Affairs Assistant for Admin. & Finan. Affairs Community Cooperation Disability Resources Center Health Professions Education Unit Language Institute Institute of Leadership in Higher Education Clinics Scholarships Unit Sharjah Islamic Center for Economy & Finance Studies Enrollment Management & Guidance Unit
13 BOARD OF TRUSTEES His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council, Ruler of Sharjah and President of the University Chairman Dr. Obaid Al Muhairi Member Mr. Mohammed Abdallah Member Dr. Tariq bin Khadim Member Dr. Engr. Rashid Al Leem Member Dr. Muhadditha Al Hashimi Member Mr. Ahmed Alrasheed Member Mrs. Noura Al Noman Member Prof. Jacques Frémont Member Prof. Guenter Meyer Member Prof. Omar M. Yaghi Member Prof. Kamal Youcef-Toumi Member Prof. Mohamed H. Sayegh, MD Member Prof. Abdallah I. Husein Malkawi Member Prof. Martin Barstow Member Prof. Hamid M.K. Al Naimiy Member
14 Academic Affairs Committee Dr. Obaid Al Muhairi Former Executive Dean of Arabic Language and UAE Studies, Higher Colleges of Technology Chairman Ms. Noura Al Noman Chairman of the Executive Office of H.H. Sheikha Jawaher Bint Mohammed Al Qasimi Member Dr. Muhadditha Al Hashimi Director of the Sharjah Higher Colleges of Technology Member Dr. Jacques Frémont President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ottawa Member Dr. Guenter Meyer Director of the Centre for Research on the Arab World (CERAW) at the University of Mainz, Germany, Chairman of the German Middle East Studies Association (DAVO), President of the European Association for Middle East Studies (EURAMES) and Chairman of the International Advisory Council of the World Congress for Middle Eastern Studies (WOCMES) Member Prof. Omar M. Yaghi Professor of Chemistry at University of California, Berkeley Member Prof. Mohamed H. Sayegh, MD Vice President for Medical Affairs and Dean of the College of Medicine at the American University of Beirut (AUB), Lebanon Member Prof. Kamal Youcef-Toumi Professor of Electronics Engineering and Co-Director of the Center for Clean Water and Energy at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA Member Prof. Abdallah I. Husein Malkawi Chancellor, Fahad Bin Sultan University Member Prof. Martin Barstow Pro-Vice Chancellor Strategic Science Projects, Director of the Leicester Institute of Space & Earth Observation, Professor of Astrophysics and Space Science at the University of Leicester, UK Member Dr. Engr. Rashid Al Leem Chairman of the Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority Member Prof. Hamid M.K. Al Naimiy Chancellor of the University of Sharjah Member
15 Finance Committee Mr. Mohammed Abdallah Chief Executive Officer, Sharjah Islamic Bank Chairman Mr. Ahmed Alrasheed Lawyer and Legal Advisor Member Mr. Tarek bin Khadem Chairman of the Directorate of Human Resources – Sharjah Government Member Prof. Hamid M.K. Al Naimiy Chancellor of the University of Sharjah Member
16 ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2017-2018 Fall Semester 2017-2018 W.k Day Date Description AD H. Mon 14 Aug 22 Dhi Al-Qida TOEFL Exam for New Students Tue 15 Aug 23 Dhi Al-Qida Entrance exams and Placement tests for new & transferring students Thur 17 Aug 25 Dhi Al-Qida Last date for new students to postpone their admission Sun 20 Aug 28 Dhi Al-Qida Return of Academic Staff + Classes Begin Mon 21 Aug 29 Dhi Al-Qida Math & Physics placement tests Wed 23 Aug. 01 Dhi Al-Hijja Last day to attend Incomplete Exam Thur 24 Aug 02 Dhi Al-Hijja Last Day for Add/Drop Thur - Sun 31 Aug - 03 Sep 09 - 12 Dhi AlHijja Eid Aladha Holidays Tue 12 Sept 21 Dhi Al-Hijja Advising Session Thu 14 Sept 23 Dhi Al-Hijja Last day for withdrawal from semester Wed 20 Sept 29 Dhi Al-Hijja Alhijiri New year Sun 8 Oct 18 Muharam Midterm Exams 1 Thur 26 oct 06 Safar Last day for dropping courses without ‘F 1 Sun 19 Nov 01 Rabi I Prophet Mohamed’s Birthday 1 Mon 20 Nov 02 Rabi I First Registration Period for Spring 2017-18 1 Sun 26 Nov 08 Rabi I Application for change major for Spring 2017-2018 Thur 30 Nov 12 Rabi I Martyr’s Day Sun 03 Dec 15 Rabi I UAE National Day 2 Mon 04 Dec 16 Rabi I Begining of admission for Spring semester for Bachelor and Diploma programs 3 Thu 07 Dec 19 Rabi I Classes End Sat - Tue 09 - 19 Dec 21 Rabi I - 01 Rabi II Final Exams 4 Sun 24 Dec 06 Rabi II Winter Break Starts
17 Spring Semester 2017-2018 W.k Day Date Description AD H. Sun 07 Jan 20 Rabi II Return of Academic Staff Mon 08 Jan 21 Rabi II TOEFL Exam for New Students Tue - Wed 09 - 10 Jan 22 - 23 Rabi II Entrance exams and Placement tests for new & transferring students Tue - Thur 09 - 11 Jan 22 - 24 Rabi II Fall Graduation Cermoney Sun - Thur 14 - 18 Jan 27 Rabi II - 01 Jumada I Late Advising Thur 18 Jan 01 Jumada I Last date for new students to postpone their admission Sun 21 Jan 04 Jumada I Classes Begin Wed 24 Jan 07 Jumada I Last Day to attend Incomplete Exam Thu 25 Jan 08 Jumada I Last Day for Add/Drop 1 Thur 15 Feb 29 Jumada I Last day for withdrawal from semester 1 Sun - Thur 11 - 22 March 23 Jumada II - 05 Rajab Midterm Exam 1 Thur 29 March 12 Rajab Last day for dropping courses without ‘F’ 2 Sun - Thur 01 - 05 April 15 - 19 Rajab Spring Break 3 Fri 13 April 27 Rajab Israa & Miraj Night 4 Sun 29 April 13 Shaban Application for change major for Fall 2018-2019 Tue 01 May 15 Shaban Begining of Early Admission for Fall 2018/2019 for Bachelor and Diploma programs Thu 10 May 24 Shaban Classes End Sat - Tue 12 - 22 May 26 Shaban - 07 Ramadan Final Exams Thur 31 May 16 Ramadan Last date of Early Admission for Fall 2018/2019 for Bachelor and Diploma programs
18 Summer Session 2017-2018 Wk Day Date Description AD H. Sun 03 June 19 Ramadan Summer Session Begins 1 Mon 04 June 20 Ramadan Last Day for Add/Drop 1 Tue - Thur 05 - 07 June 21 - 23 Ramadan Graduation Cermoeny Wed - Sat 13 - 16 June 29 Ramadan - 02 Shawal Eid Alfitr Sun 17 June 03 Shawal Summer Vacation starts for Academic Staff Wed 27 June 13 Shawal Last day for dropping courses without grade ‘F 4 Wed 11 July 27 Shawal Summer Classes End Sun - Wed 15 - 18 July 02 - 05 Dhi AlQida Final Exams 6 Sun - Tue 22 - 24 Aug 09 - 11 Dhi AlQida Eid Aladha Sun 26 Aug 15 Dhi Al-Hijja Return of Academic Staff & Classes Begin for the Academic Year 2018-2019
19 DIRECTORY Chancellor’s office 5050001 5585185 Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs 5053032 5053034 Vice Chancellor for Medical & Health Sciences Colleges 5057201 5585879 Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate Studies 5053004 5053011 Vice Chancellor for Finance & Administrative Affairs 5050103 5050101 Vice Chancellor for Community Affairs 5050524 5050523 Vice Chancellor for Public Affairs 5050020 5585099 Assistant Chancellor for Branches 5050004 5053034 Deanship of Quality Assurance, Institutional Effectiveness and Accreditation 5053026 5053020 College of Graduate Studies and Research 5050550 5585188 Deanship of Academic Support Services 5053014 5050139 Admissions and Registration: Men 5050735 5585184 Legal Advisor 5053041 5053034 Admissions and Registration: Women 5050735 5585182 College of Shari’a & Islamic Studies 5050181 5050334 College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences 5053301 5050644 College of Business Administration – Men 5053501 5050100 College of Business Administration – Women 5053522 College of Engineering – Men 5050901 5585173 College of Engineering - Women 5050952 5585191 College of Law - Men 5050195 5050140 College of Law - Women 5053187 5053155 College of Fine Arts & Design 5053441 5053444 College of Health Sciences - Men 5057501 5057502 College of Health Sciences - Women 5050801 5050802 College of Communication 5050695 5050688 College of Medicine 5057201 5585879 College of Dentistry 5057301 5585641 College of Pharmacy 5057401 5585812 College of Sciences 5050225 5050489 Community College 09-2383454 09-2387565 Dean of Student Affairs - Men 5050759 5585176 Dean of Student Affairs - Women 5050701 5585160 Enrollment Management and Academic Guidance Unit 5053871 5053872 Physical Plant 5050058 5050051
20 Human Resources 5050036 5585200 Public Relations 5050020 5585099 The Media Center 5050003 5050119 Office of Grants and Sponsorships 5050530 5050523 Alumni Association Center 5050527 5050523 Finance Department 5050009 5585183 Health Clinics –Men 5050207 5050300 Health Clinics – Women 5050642 5050643 Libraries - Medical Colleges College of Fine Arts Men Women 5057161 5053190 5050245 5050673 5053281 5585186 5053167 5050249 5050671 5585186 Business Services and Purchase Department 5050081 5050419 Passport Academic Guidance Unit 5050008 5050026 IT Department 5050014 5585101 University Operator 5585000 5585099
21 THE UNIVERSITY Overview UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION • Prof. Hamid M.K. Al Naimiy, Chancellor • Prof. Elsiddig Ahmed ElMustafa El Sheikh, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Prof. Maamar Bettayeb, Acting Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate Studies • Prof. Qutayba Hamid Al Heialy, Vice Chancellor for Medical Colleges and Health Sciences and Dean of College of Medicine • Mr. William Matt Easdown, Vice Chancellor for Administrative and Financial Affairs • Dr. Salah Taher, Vice Chancellor for Community Affairs • Mr. Majid Al-Jarwan, Vice Chancellor for Public Relations Council of Deans • Prof. Hamid M.K. Al Naimiy, Chancellor • Prof. Elsiddig Ahmed ElMustafa El Sheikh, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs • Prof. Maamar Ali Bettayeb, Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate Studies • Prof. Qutayba Hamid Al Heialy, Vice Chancellor for Medical Colleges and Health Sciences and Dean of College of Medicine • Mr. William Matt Easdown, Vice Chancellor for Financial and Administrative Affairs • Dr. Salah Taher Al Haj, Vice Chancellor for Community Affairs • Mr. Majid Mohamed Al Jarwan, Vice Chancellor for Public Relations • Prof. Adnan Ibrahim Sirhan, Assistant Chancellor of Branch Affairs and Dean of Community College (Biography - Office’s Website) • Prof. Esam El-Din Agamy, Dean of the Deanship of Quality Assurance, Institutional Effectiveness and Accreditation • Dr. Hussein El Mahdi, Dean of Academic Support Services- secretary of the dean’s council- (Office’ Website) • Prof. Raafat El-Awady, Acting Dean of the College of Graduate Studies • Prof. Awad Al Khalaf, Dean of the College of Shari’a and Islamic Studies • Prof. Hussein Mohammad Al Othman, Acting Dean of the College of Arts, Humanities & Social Science • Prof. Philip Molyneux, Dean of the College of Business Administration • Prof. Nidal Hilal, Dean of the College of Engineering • Dr. Amina Al-Marzouqi, Acting Dean of the College of Health Sciences • Prof. Bashar Malkawi, Dean of the College of Law • Prof. AbdulSahib Mehdi Ali, Acting Dean of the College of Fine Arts and Design
22 • Prof. Essam Nasr Selim, Acting Dean of the College of Communication • Prof. Qutayba Hamid Al Heialy, Dean of the College of Medicine • Prof. Hien Hgo, Dean of the College of Dental Medicine • Prof. Ayman Noureddin, Dean of the College of Pharmacy • Prof. Adnan I. Sirhan, Dean, Community College • Prof. Majid Merabti, Dean of the College of Sciences • Prof. Mahmoud Darabseh, Dean of Men’s Student Affairs (Office’ Website) • Dr. Salama Al Rahoomi, Dean of Women’s Student Affairs (Office’ Website) • Prof. Taleb Al Tal, Director of the Institute of Medical and Health Sciences Research • Prof. Abdallah Shanableh, Director of the Institute of Sciences and Engineering Research • Prof. Abdullah Falah El-Mneizel, Director of the Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences Research • Prof. Ibrahim Mostafa Kamel, Director of the Institute of the Leadership in Higher Education • Dr. Sam Souliman Dalla, Legal Consultant Academic Support Services Council • Dr. Hussein El Mahdi, Dean of Academic Support Services • Ms. Aisha Mohamed Bukhatir Al Shamsi, Director of the Admission Department • Mrs. Nadia Masoud, Director of Libraries • Eng. Mahmoud Abu Shammeh, Director of the Central Laboratories • Ms. Reem Al-Hashemi, Acting Director of the Registration Department • Ms. Rana Kabani, Coordinator of the Career Advising and Student Training Office Financial and Administrative Affairs • Vice Chancellor for Administration and Financial Affairs • Ms. Shaikha Al-Naqbi, Director of the Department of Human Resources • Mr. Louay Al-Maleh, Director of the Physical Plant Department • Mrs. Heba Aburabia, Director Financial Control & Operations • Director Financial Planning & Analysis • Mrs. Lisa Campbell Director of the procurement Department • Mr. Robert Irving, Director of the Information Technology
23 Human Resources • Mr. William Matt Easdown, Vice Chancellor for Administrative and Financial Affairs • Shaikha Al Naqbi, Acting Director of the Department of Human Resources Centers and Units • Prof. Esam El-Din Agamy, Dean of Quality Assurance, Institutional Effectiveness and Accreditation • Dr. Ibrahim Ali Al-Mansoori, Director of the Sharjah Center for Islamic Economy • Prof. Shehdah Fareh, Director of the English Language Center • Dr. Nadia Farhat, Director of the Enrollment Management and Academic Guidance Unit • Dr. Radhi Al Zubaidi, Director of the Center for Continuing Education and Professional Development • Dr. Shareefa Rahmatallah Al Marazooqi, Director of the Media Center • Mrs. Rana Kabbani, Coordinator of the Career Advising and Student Training Office • Mrs. Fatima Ibrahim, Director Of Disability Resource Center Research Institutes • Prof. Abdullah El-Mneizel, Director of the Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences Research • Prof. Abdallah Shanableh, Director of the Institute of Sciences and Engineering Research • Prof. Prof. Taleb Al-Tal, Director of the Institute of Medical and Health Sciences Research • Prof. Ibrahim Kamel, Director of the Institute of Academic Leadership in Higher Education Regional Campuses • Prof. Adnan Ibrahim Sirhan, Assistant Chancellor of Branch Affairs (Biography - Office’s Website) • Dr. Ibrahim Ali Al Mansoori, Academic Vice Assistant Chancellor of Branch Affairs • Dr. Fatima Yousif Al Marashda, Vice Assistant Chancellor of Academic Affairs, Kalba Branch. • Dr. Ali Obaid Al-Zaabi, Vice Assistant Chancellor of Financial and Administrative Affairs, Khorfakkan Branch. • Mr. Mahmoud Abdalla Al Ansari, Vice Assistant Chancellor of Financial and Administrative Affairs, Kalba Branch
24 THE UNIVERSITY Background The University of Sharjah (UOS) is recognized among the reputable and comprehensive universities around the world for its excellence in teaching and learning, research, and sustainable academic programs that provide quality services to the community and contribute to the well-being of society. The University has achieved significant milestones in a short span of time since its inception in 1997. A summary of these achievements is highlighted below: • The academic programs offered by the University of Sharjah have grown to encompass 96 accredited programs across 14 colleges and many new programs have been planned to meet emergent community needs in new fields of knowledge. The University has two main campuses in Sharjah University City as well as campuses in Meleiha, Kourfakkan, Diba, Aldiad and Kalba. • The UOS Medical Complex is home to four medical colleges (Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy) and the College of Health Sciences as well as two teaching hospitals. This makes UOS unique in providing comprehensive health and medical education in the UAE. • The number of students has steadily grown from 676 in 1997 to surpass 14,700 students in 2017. This is the highest number of students among peer institutions in the UAE, with an annual increase of about 10% in enrollment over the span of the past 17 years. • UOS students come from more than 96 countries, which makes UOS among the leading diverse universities in the world. • The quality of admitted students has improved considerably as the high school threshold score of admitted students has risen from 70% in 1997 to 90.4% in 2017. • More than one third of the University’s students receive scholarships from various governmental authorities and the private sector. • The number of teaching faculty has surpassed 500 and an intense recruitment effort is underway to hire many more highly qualified faculty members. Additionally, 880 administrative staff members serve to support the educational process at the University. • The number of memoranda of understanding (MoU) that have been signed with regional and international institutions now exceeds 190. • UOS houses nine impressive library buildings, which occupy more than 30,000 square meters and hold vast print and electronics resources to support the mission of the University. • Many active research institutes, centers and groups have been established over the years and engage in a wide spectrum of interdisciplinary research geared to advance development in the region and beyond. • UOS has more than 106 modern laboratories that provide a strong applied learning experience and support research in many disciplines. • More than 55 networked computer labs are equipped with the latest hardware and software tools and complete modern athletic facilities enable students to engage in a wide range of pastime and competitive sports so that they may attain a holistic University experience. • Three on-campus mosques allow people to congregate to renew their faith and commitment to higher values. • Modern dormitories provide a home for those away from home.
These phenomenal accomplishments over the past short number of years provide the thrust that propels the University to reach its goals in providing the highest quality educational experience to its students. This will enable them to gain adequate knowledge and experience to ensure that they are well prepared for life beyond graduation. It will also strengthen the University’s role in providing the local community with technical services as well as scientific consultations. In research, the state-of-the-art facilities available at the University support faculty and students so that they may excel in their in research endeavors. Vision The University of Sharjah is recognized among the reputable and comprehensive universities around the world for its excellence in teaching and learning, research, and sustainable academic programs that provide quality services to the community and contribute to the well-being of society. Mission The University of Sharjah fosters a culture of critical inquiry in a diverse learning environment, which leads to the discovery, creation, and dissemination of knowledge. The University is committed to providing its students with an education and life-long learning experience of the highest quality through the provision of a comprehensive platform of excellent academic and professional programs, promoting creativity, innovation in research and scholarship, and enhancing the personal, social, academic, and career development of all students. The University serves the socio-cultural and economic needs of the community and the society in the UAE and beyond. Values The University of Sharjah endeavors to achieve its mission through the following set of core values that define its character and culture: • Ethical and civic responsibility in accordance with progressive Arab and Islamic ideals. • The highest standards of integrity, transparency and accountability. • Mutual respect, fairness and collegiality among all. • Freedom of intellectual thoughts and expressions. • Excellence with a limitless drive for quality enhancement and continuance improvement. • Promotion of creativity and innovation in the pursuit of academic excellence. Goals The University strives to achieve the following goals: • Advance scientific research and scholarship at UOS to an international level. • Develop the necessary infrastructure needed for research. • Expand graduate studies programs to establish more relevant specialties and higher degrees with international quality. • Promote excellence in teaching, utilizing state of the art infrastructure, through enhancing learning for all academic programs, including extra-curricular activities. • Recruit and retain talented and diverse students, scholars and staff and create the proper environment that nurtures innovation, creativity, and the pursuit of knowledge.
26 • Promote the personal, social, academic and career growth of all students in a proactive manner to prepare and qualify them to be leaders in their chosen careers and professions. • Forge strategic partnerships with the local the community, including the public service industry in order to be responsive to the socio-economic needs of the community through dedicated applied research. • Contribute to the socio-cultural, scientific and economic progress of society through social responsiveness and effective engagement. • Leverage relationships with alumni to advance the University’s mission. • Develop effective and efficient academic and administrative processes that promote and support excellence in teaching, research and service to the community. Accreditation and Quality Assurance The Deanship of Quality Assurance, Institutional Effectiveness and Accreditation was established in May 2011 to cover areas of institutional research, institutional effectiveness and academic accreditation. The responsibilities of the Directorate are to: • Coordinate and prepare for national and international accreditation and determine factors that are critical in obtaining institutional accreditation and assure that University of Sharjah implements effective plans to address those factors. • Prepare and maintain the University portfolio of programs by developing and implementing an institutional database for University of Sharjah that will integrate data from all sources of information in all colleges of the University. • Harmonize the institutional effectiveness activities to ensure that all academic and administrative units achieve their outcomes and ensure consistency in all campus locations. • Identify gaps in data; establish procedures to maintain quality of data; ensure the proper use of knowledge and internal / external assessment data. • Enhance the implementation of appropriate learning and teaching methodologies suitable for each program. • Design and update the evaluation and assessment methods appropriate for each category of programs and verify all development plans. • Ensure that all existing and planned curricula meet the required standards and have well defined outcomes. • Prepare progress reports at all levels and periodically review and evaluate the implementation of the strategic plan and directions. Location and Climate The University campus is located within Sharjah University City, which also includes the American University of Sharjah, Sharjah Higher Colleges of Technology and Sharjah Police Academy. Located in the Muwaylih Suburb, about 12 Kilometers from the Sharjah City Center, the University is conveniently accessible via numerous roads and highways. The main campus includes separate men’s and women’s facilities housed in new buildings with classrooms, laboratories and IT support units that are all well equipped with the latest instructional and educational technology. The Medical Colleges implement a co-educational system. The University fosters social, cultural and extra-curricular activities and sports. The University campus, which is spacious and beautifully landscaped, houses student dormitories, sports facilities and medical clinics. Its architectural design is monumentally harmonious and inspires
27 innovation, reflecting the peace emanating from the perennial surrounding desert environment. Many buildings are connected with each other, making it easier for faculty, staff and students to move between facilities in airconditioned corridors. Academic Support Services The Deanship for Academic Support Services was established in September 2006 to supervise, develop, and continuously improve the performance of five academic support units, which included the: University’s Libraries, Information Technology Center, the Central Laboratories, Admission Department, and Registration Department. Additionally, the Deanship aims to provide high quality communication and information technology services to faculty, staff and students with the goal of making the University of Sharjah a digital University. Dean of Academic Support Services Dr. Hussein M El Mehdi, Acting Dean of Academic Support Services Main Administration Building, M11 00971 6 5053016 http://www.sharjah.ac.ae/en/academics/a-services/ Admission Department Ms. Aisha Bukhatir, Director of the Admission Department Admission and Registration Building, M11A 00971 6 5053738 admission@sharjah.ac.ae www.sharjah.ac.ae/admission The Admission Department processes all undergraduate applications for admission to UOS. The Unit is responsible for managing admission applications; developing, maintaining and implementing admission policies and procedures; coordinating with the colleges and the University admission committee on admission issues; communicating with students to complete their application files and informing them of admission decisions; participating in the enrollment campaigns; preparing and updating admission materials; participating in student orientation programs; and generating admission statistics and reports. The Documents and Graduation Certificates Unit in the department issues IDs to admitted and enrolled students, maintains and updates their personal records, and issues their graduation diplomas after completing their studies. It contains more than 14,700 student files kept in box files labeled with names and ID numbers by subject, and placed in a mechanized and fireproof filing cabinet with a sliding door. The Student Service Office maintains a high quality of services and welcomes all who visit the Admission Department, Registration Department and Finance Department from new, transfer, readmitted, and graduate students. It also helps direct parents and new students to correct offices, responds to queries throughout the year and answers incoming calls to the department. The Admission Department has separate offices for men’s and women’s admissions in Building M11A. Applications for admission may be submitted online, via email, or in person. In-person applications for admission to the Colleges of Medicine, Dental Medicine, Pharmacy, Health Sciences and Fine Arts and Design are received at the admission office located in Building M25. Admission staff are also present at the University branches in Khorfakkan and Kalba as well as in the Community College centers.
28 Admission to all programs is highly competitive. Early admission may be granted to students with a strong scholastic high school record. For details on admission requirements, application deadlines, procedures and fees to various University programs, please refer to the Admission section in this catalog or visit www.sharjah.ac.ae/admission/. Registration Department Ms. Reem Al Hashemi, Director of the Registration Department Admission and Registration Building, M11A 00971 6 5053740 amna500@sharjah.ac.ae www.sharjah.ac.ae/registrtaion The Registration Department is responsible for administering academic processes and monitoring the academic progress of students, which includes: implementing study plans, maintaining student’s academic records; enforcing University academic regulations, policies and by-laws; tracking student performance and generating student statistical reports; preparing courses and exams schedules; assigning classrooms; assisting students in registering for classes; issuing transcripts; verifying graduation lists; ensuring the currency of Banner records and information; and updating and publishing the University calendar and catalog. The Registration Department uses the “BANNER” Students Information System to implement academic processes and maintain student records in coordination with the MIS team at the IT Center. Students and faculty have Banner personal secured accounts to access relevant records, courses, schedules, grades, etc. The main office of the Registration Department is located in (M11A) behind the University’s Main Administration Building. Registration matters for the Medical Colleges are handled by the department branch located in building M23 within the Medical Complex. Registration staff are also present at the University branches in Khorfakkan and Kalba as well as in the Community College centers. For registration procedures, deadlines and related issues please refer to the Registration section in this Catalog or visit: www.sharja.ac.ae/registrtaion/.
29 Information Technology Center Contact information Mr. Robert Irving, Director of the Information Technology Center Main building, M11, second floor 00971 6 5050070 osama@sharjah.ac.ae www.sharjah.ac.ae/itc/ The Information Technology Center (ITC) provides optimal IT solutions to support University faculty, students and staff in their quest to achieve excellence in teaching, learning, research and service. The ITC actively engages in the teaching and learning processes by introducing enabling multimedia solutions and mobile technologies, creating a smart classroom environment, and supporting the effective utilization of the learning management system. The ITC also supports administrative divisions in adopting technologies that improve user productivity in executing University functions. The ITC provides integrated online services through the UOS portal and most up-to-date communication technology and manages all University information systems. Additionally, the ITC is responsible for procuring, maintaining, and upgrading all hardware, software and applications dedicated to running University academic and administrative functions. The ITC also engages in infrastructure planning and maintenance and in supervising ongoing projects in terms of Fiber Optics and internal cabling. Operation and Network Services The ITC runs a state-of-the-art data center that houses the computers and related telecommunications and storage systems, including Blade Server technologies, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure, Storage Area Networking, Virtualization, Video Conferencing and Intrusion Prevention. The Center includes redundant power sources, redundant data communications connections, and environmental controls and security devices. The Center also includes a large number of servers that provide all students, faculty, and staff the storage space and privileged access to network-based data, software resources, and Internet and e-mail services. The network serves all faculty members, administrative staff, and students. It covers over 50 buildings with classrooms, offices, student dorms and faculty housing villas on all University campuses. The Gigabit Ethernet fiber-optic backbone network is connected to the Internet through a 500 Mb/s line to provide the necessary bandwidth for quality services. The network consists of over 27,000 voice/data points of which 18,000 are active and includes more than 1,100 Wireless Access points covering all University buildings, including heavily occupied outdoors areas. At present, nearly 7,000 computers are connected to the University network. The University PABX supports Analog telephone lines and IP Telephony with a call accounting system, call forwarding, and telephone to mobile forwarding services. More than 4,000 lines are available to all University faculty and staff members and to students in the dormitories. Management Information System (MIS) The Management Information Systems (MIS) Section includes a highly competent team that manages the University Information Systems. The MIS Section is responsible for developing, administrating, supporting and providing service management for the University ERPs, including the: Student Information System (Banner), ID card system, student accounting, finance, payroll, human resources systems, library and archiving systems, and staff work log system. Furthermore, the MIS Section manages information and generates reports to various University divisions for planning and decision-making purposes.
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