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SKEMA Bachelor program

Course Descriptions

Academic Year 2015/2016

Aviation Human Factor

BAC.EAINA.OTAHF.3101 (former AHF 3101) Human factor (3 credits)

This course explores the field of aviation psychology, consequences of self-imposed andenvironmental stress, fatigue on flight safety are discussed. It also introduces engineering psychology(ergonomics) that examines the interaction of humans and machines. The course also analyzesaircraft accidents and industrial safety concepts, and the design of aircraft, computers and otherproducts as well as the problems linked to crew management. Fall –-Engl ish

Aviation Management

BAC.EAINA.OTAVM.3201 (former AVM 3201) Aviation Planning (3 credits).Introduces the student to the requirements, issues and processes involved in aviation planning. Includes indepthstudy of the sources of aviation data, forecasting methods, the airport master planning process and environmentalissues and requirements. Spring – Engl ish

BAC.EAINA.OTAVM.3202 (former AVM 3202) Airport Design (3 credits).

This course provides an understanding of the DGAC and EASA standards for airport design. At the conclusion ofthe course the student will be able to set up an airport layout and airspace drawing answering to the demands ofaviation authorities. (Prerequisite : AVM 3201). Spring – Engl ish

BAC.EAINA.OTAVM.4302 (former AVM 4302) Air Law (3 credits)Overviews the fundamentals of aviation law. Emphasizes factors guiding operational decision making by aviationmanagers and professional pilots to minimize exposure to legal liability. Spring – Engl ish

BAC.EAINA.OTAVM.4502 (former AVM 4502) Aviation Business Simulation (3 credits). Applies business management concepts and techniques to the decision-making and problem-solving processesand situations in an aviation business. Uses operations research techniques, process analysis, forecasting, andcomputer and mathematical modeling as tools. (Requirement: Senior standing.) Spring - Engl ish

BAC.EAINA.OTAVM.4701 (former AVM 4701) Airport Management (3 credits).Studies modern airports, including their roles, functions and status in the national air transportation system;sponsorship and management alternatives; management of airport development, operations and businessmatters; and discussion of current and emerging public airport issues. (Requirement: Senior standing.)(Corequisite: AVM 3201). Spring - Engl ish

Aviation Science

BAC.EAINA.OTAVS.2102 (former AVS 2102) Aerodynamics (3 credits)The main objective of this course is to introduce students to the important topics of aerodynamics and flightmechanics. Fall – Engl ish

BAC.EAINA.OTAVS.2222 (former AVS 2222) Aviation Physiology (3credits)This course explores the basic physical, biological, chemical and atmospheric sciences in order to understand theeffects of flight on human physiology. It examines the direct effect of atmospheric structures and forces on thehuman cardio-respiratory and neurological systems. Aviation related disorientation and illusions are examined indetail. Special situations such as high altitude and high speed flight and the effect of “G” forces are explored. Theconsequences of self-imposed and environmental stress, fatigue, medication, drugs and alcohol, and physicalfitness of the aviation professionnals on flight safety are discussed. Fall - Englis h

Aviation Technology

BAC.EAINA.OTAVT.1001 (former AVT1001) General Navigation (3 credits) Academic training for theoretical ATPL exams. This course covers the different tools and fundamental methods toprepare a navigation. Topics include Direction, Latitude and Longitude, Maps & Pilot navigation, Gyroscopes &



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Compass, Flight Management Systems (FMS), Area Navigation (RNVA) Systems and Inertial Navigation System.Spring – Engl ish

BAC.EAINA.OTAVT.1002 (former AVT1002) Radio Navigation (3 credits) Academic training for theoretical ATPL exams. This course covers the different on board communication systemsused for the navigation. Topics include Doppler effect, Radar Theory, DME, Area Navigation Systems, EFIS,Global Navigation Satellite Systems. (Prerequisite: AVT 1001).Summer – Engl ish

BAC.EAINA.OTAVT.1111 (former AVT1111) Aeronautics 1 (3 credits) Academic training for Private Pilot certificate. Topics include principles of flight, JAR regulations, visual flight rules,aircraft systems and performance, meteorology, navigation, aviation physiology and flight planning. Students mustobtain an equivalent of 70 percent or higher in the North American system at the JAR five PPL exams.. Spr ing –

Engl ish

BAC.EAINA.OTAVT.2001 (former AVT2001) Instrumentation (3 credits) Academic training for theoretical ATPL exams. This course explores and explains the use of the different onboard instruments. Topics include Flight Instruments, Automatic Flight Control Systems, Warning & Recording,Power Plant & Systems Monitoring Instruments. Spring – Engl ish

BAC.EAINA.OTAVT.2002 (former AVT2002) Flight Planning & Monitoring (3 credits)This course explores the planning and monitoring of flights for single and multiple engine aircrafts. It covers thefuel, weather and topographical flight. The planning and monitoring in critical flight conditions is also explored.Fall – Engl ish

BAC.EAINA.OTAVT.3001 (former AVT3001) Aircraft Performance (3 credits) Academic training for theoretical ATPL exams. This course explores and explains aircraft performances. Topicsinclude Takeoff, Climb and Descent, Cruise and Landing performances for the three main classes of Aircraft(Prerequisite: AVS 2102 Corequisite: EDS1031). Spr ing – Engl ish

BAC.EAINA.OTAVT.3501 (former AVT3501) Aircraft gas Turbine and Performance (3 credits)This course aims to provide students with a thorough understanding of energy systems, heat transfer andthermodynamic applications to Internal Combustion engines. An advanced understanding of the theory andoperation of gas turbine engines is also addressed. At the completion of this unit, students will have developed anunderstanding of basic thermodynamics as applied to engine systems. Students will have also gained aqualitative and quantitative understanding of both Internal Combustion and Gas Turbine Engines as used inaircraft. Spring - Engl ish

BAC.EAINA.OTAVT.3502 (former AVT3502) Communication (1 credits) Academic training for theoretical ATPL exams. A course designed to teach the fundamentals of communicationonboard an aircraft. Topics include General Operating Procedures, Phraseology, Weather Information, Failuresand Emergencies, IFR and VHF Propagation. Summer – Engl ish

BAC.EAINA.OTAVT.4200 (former AVT4200) Aircraft General Knowledge (4 credits)The main objective of this course is to introduce students to the important organes of an aircraft. Fall – Engl ish

BAC.EAINA.OTAVT.4202 (former AVT 4202) Operational Procedures (2 credits)The aim of this course is to explain the theoretical background necessary to prepare and operate a fleet. Fall –

Engl ish

BAC.EAINA.OTAVT.4301 (former AVT4301) Aviation Safety (3 credits)This course explores the historical roots of aviation safety, the role of attitudes on safety and security procedures,legislation, organizations and planning. It examines the roles of FAA, EASA and the BEA in accident prevention

and investigation. Spring – Engl ish

Biological Sciences

BAC.EAINA.OTBIO.1010 (former BIO 1010) Biological Discovery I (4 credits)The first of a two-semester sequence to the scientific approach to biology. Major themes of biology such asbiochemistry, cell biology, animal biology / physiology and plant biology / physiology are explored and discussed.Learning objectives are to gain a sound understanding of structure and functioning of the cell, biochemicalreactions, digestive, excretive, respiratory, cardiovascular, nervous, and muscular systems in animals andhumans, as well as the plant structure and life. Fall - Englis h.

BAC.EAINA.OTBIO.1020 (former BIO 1020) Biological Discovery II (4 credits)The second of a two-semester sequence on the scientific approach to biology. The objectives of this course are tointroduce the student to the science of biology and to fundamental concepts of biology studying major themes ofbiology such as genetics and gene technology, diversity and the six kingdoms, evolution, evolution theory andorigin and history of life on earth, as well as ecology and the impact of humans on nature. Spring – Engl ish

BAC.EAINA.OTBIO.2110 (former BIO 2110) General Genetics (4 credits)Fundamentals of genetics from Mendel to modern day. Lectures and laboratory topics emphasize thetransmission of genetic material, the molecular nature of heredity and the heredity of population. (Prerequisite:BIO 1010) Spr ing – Engl ish



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BAC.EAINA.OTBIO.2120 (former BIO 2120) General Genetics Lab (1 credit)This lab work is aimed at immersing students in living conditions of a research laboratory. Their goal is to preparewithin a week, a DNA solution, analyzing protein expressions within mouse cell cultures, learning the anatomy ofmice, drosophila. For this, they will be provided with a fully-equipped laboratory, a preparation room, scientificbooks and protocols, all necessary to conduct experiments and find solutions. They will have to plan their worktime, write a lab book so that everything they do is recorded: initial point of a relevant interpretation. (Corequisite:BIO 2110). Spr ing - Engl ish

BAC.EAINA.OTBIO.2402 (former BIO 2402) Biostatistics (3 credits)This course introduces the basis in statistics and probability theory and aim the Life Science aspect: be able tocorrectly collect samples, use the correct tools to extract information from datasets, compare different datasets,and finally take decisions. Fall - Englis h

BAC.EAINA.OTBIO.2530 (former BIO 2530) General Ecology (4 credits) An investigation of the ecological consequences of environmental change and the impact of humans onecosystems. Topics include deforestation, pollution and climate change. Field and laboratory studies areincluded. 15h of Lab are included in the course (Prerequisite: BIO 1020). Spr ing – Engl ish

Business

BAC.EAINA.OTBUS.1000 Introduction to Business (3 credits)The course is designed for students who plan to major in business and non-business students who want aglimpse of what a business student curriculum involves and obtain a basic understanding of business to round outtheir general undergraduate education. Introduction to Business uses current events to illustrate businessconcepts and helps students build a business vocabulary sufficient for them to understand CNBC, the Wall StreetJournal, or the nightly business news. It increases students’ business literacy and understanding of current globalbusiness events. It can also help students decide if they want to pursue a business minor to supplement theirmajor in another field. Fall – Spr ing - Engl ish

BAC.EAINA.FIBUS.2201 (former BUS 2201 Accounting Principles I)Financial Accounting (3 credits) A basic course in accounting that provides a sound understanding of the theory of accounts and the accountingcycle. Topics include a detailed study of current assets, a detailed study of fixed assets, liabilities, and owner’sequity accounts, and the preparation of balance sheets and income statements. Fall - Spring – Engl ish

BAC.EAINA.FIBUS.2202 (former BUS 2202 Accounting Principles II)Managerial Accounting (3 credits)Continues the study of financial statements introduced in Accounting Principles I. Topics include a detailed studyof cash flow statements and provide students with exposure to cost accounting with emphasis on managerial

decisions. (Prerequisite: BUS 2201) Fall - Spring – Engl ish

BAC.EAINA.PMBUS.2250 (former BUS 2250- Introduction to Project Management) (3 credits)Project ManagementThis course introduces the basics of project Management. Students will be taught how to define and assign keyroles, recognize project milestones, break down a project, organize a project and negociate resources, launch aproject in the right conditions, monitor and close the project. (Prerequisite: BUS BUS3501) Spr ing – Engl ish

BAC.EAINA.ECBUS.2301 (former BUS 2301 Principles of Economics – Macro)Macro Economics (3 credits)Introduces macroeconomics. Topics covered are public deficits and debt, national deficits and debt, aggregateeconomic variables, circular flow model, national accounting, monetary banking system, Federal Reserve, fiscaland monetary policies, Classical theory, Keynesian theory, Monetarist theory. Fall – Spr ing - Summer - Engl ish

& French

BAC.EAINA.ECBUS.2302 (former BUS 2302 -Principles of Economics – Micro)Micro Economics (3 credits)This introductory microeconomics course covers the market system, supply and demand analysis, firms and theirmanagement, including productivity and cost in the short run vs. long run; the major models of market structures,comparing models to the actual behavior of the markets; market failures and the rule of governments in correctingmarket failures. Fall –Spring - Summer- Engl ish & French

BAC.EAINA.ECBUS.2702 (former BUS 2702 Statistics for Business)Statistics for Business Decisions (3 credits)The objective of this course is to acquaint students with the terminology and the methodology used in statisticalmethods to solve problems in disciplines such as economics, marketing, finance, manufacturing… It introducesmethods of collection, analysis, and interpretation of data. This course enables students to understand the goalsand methods of descriptive statistics, probabilities and inferential process (interval estimation, hypothesis testing,one-way analysis of variance). A short introduction to time series is included. (Prerequisite: MTH 1701) Fall -

Spr ing – Engl ish

BAC.EAINA.STBUS.3002 (former BUS 3002) Entrepreneurship (3 credits)(Former Business and Marketing Research BUS3001)



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This is a distance learning course. Students are expected to conduct market research, to compile a detailedreport and to make an oral presentation. The research has to be professional, the financial analysis must beaccurate, and the strategic recommendations have to be feasible and argumented. (Prerequisite: BUS 3601) FallSpr ing - Engl ish

BAC.EAINA.HRBUS.3013 (former BUS 3013) Organizational Behavior (3 credits)This course allows students to have a dynamic approach toward the world of enterprises and organizations; tothink about the interrelations between the individual, the group and the organization; to be open to newmanagerial logic which promotes know-how, sensitivity to human reality and to personal commitment.(Prerequisite: Sophomore) Fall - Sprin g - English

BAC.EAINA.ECBUS.3110 (former BUS 3110) Globalization and Development (3 credits)

Globalization is a multidimensional process that affects every single aspect of our societies, changes our dailylives and determines our future. No nation is unconcerned as new “global stakes” arise, such as global warmingor the consequences of the demographic explosion. This new world in process calls for new strategies and a newgovernance; theories and analysis must integrate new perspectives and promote the necessary adaptations(“think global”), as the survival of our species (and other species) is at stake. Fall - Sprin g - Eng lish

BAC.EAINA.FIBUS.3401 (former BUS 3401) Corporate Finance (3 credits)Introduces basic concepts, principles of analytical techniques of financial management. Includes formulatingfinancial objectives, tax environment, current asset management, capital budgeting, cost of capital, financialleverage, management of funds, dividend policy, valuation, and mergers. Also includes international and ethicalaspects. (Prerequisite: BUS 2202) Fall - Spring - Englis h

BAC.EAINA.FIBUS.3402 (former BUS 3402) Financial Markets and Institutions (3 credits)The purpose of this course is to guide students in developing critical thinking skills as applied to financial markets

and institutions. Topics include the determination of asset prices; the risk and term structure of interest rates; theefficient markets hypothesis; risk management and financial derivatives, asymmetric information models offinancial market structure, innovation, regulation and deregulation; and financial crises. (Prerequisite: BUS 2301,BUS 2302, BUS2201) Fall - Englis h

BAC.EAINA.HRBUS.3501 (former BUS 3501 Management Principles)Principles of Modern Management (3 credits)This course is designed to help students acquire management knowledge and to develop management skills. Itenables the student to understand management as it relates to both the employer and employee and to acquaintthe student with the various schools of management and the philosophy of management. (Prerequisite:Sophomore) Fall - Sprin g - English

BAC.EAINA.HRBUS.3503 (former BUS 3503) Human Resource Management (3 credits)This course designed to provide students with the foundation to embark on a study in the area of human resourcemanagement. Topics include equal employment opportunity, staffing the organization, training and developingemployees, compensating employee health safety, and communication and information systems. (Prerequisite :BUS 3501) Spring – Engl ish

BAC.EAINA.ISBUS.3504 (former BUS 3504) Management Information Systems (3 credits) An examination of information systems used in business organizations. Included are discussions of systemdesign, implementation and control of computer-based systems for managerial planning, decision making, andcontrol of an enterprise. (Pre-requisite: BUS3601) Fall – Engl ish

BAC.EAINA.MKBUS.3601 (former BUS 3601) Marketing Principles (3 credits) An examination of the principles of marketing with emphasis on the marketing concept, functions, consumerbehavior, market segmentation, marketing strategy, marketing mixes, market research, marketing legislation, andmarketing control, as well as providing a foundation for higher-level courses in marketing. (Prerequisite:Sophomore) Fall - Sprin g - Eng lish

BAC.EAINA.MKBUS.3603 (former BUS 3603) Advertising and Promotion Management (3 credits)Covers various advertising techniques used in radio, TV, magazines, newspapers, direct mail, and billboards,including the relative advantages of the different media. Also reviews the integration of advertising as oneelement within the promotional and marketing mix. (Prerequisite: BUS 3601) Fall - Sprin g – Engl ish

BAC.EAINA.LTBUS.3703 (former BUS 3703 Introduction to Contract Law)Business Law (3 credits)This class introduces the legal rules applicable to contracts, an understanding of the impact of the contractual commitment and

the main clauses of a contract. The impact of the law in the risk management will also be introduced – Spring - Engl ish

BAC.EAINA.OTBUS.3801 (former BUS 3801) Career Skills (3 credits) An introduction course that stresses career planning and development. The objective is to enhance students’ self-awarness and self-esteem while using modern communication methods for professional purposes. (Prerequisite:Junior year) Spr ing – French

BAC.EAINA.PMBUS.4001 (former BUS 4001) Total Quality Management (3 credits)Introduces the basic principles and techniques for establishing quality goals, identification of customers andcustomers needs, measurement of quality objectives, and development of process features and controls forimproving overall system performance. (Prerequisite: BUS 3501) – Fall - Englis h



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BAC.EAINA.STBUS.4401 (former BUS 4401) International Business ( 3 credits) A survey course involving two levels of the international manager’s world: the environments (economic, political,and social) within which he or she will be operating, and the dimensions of traditional business functions such asinternational finance and international marketing. Current issues are discussed within the context of internationalbusiness decisions. (Prerequisites: BUS 3601) Fall – Spr ing - Engl ish

BAC.EAINA.MKBUS.4407 (former BUS 4407) International Marketing (3 credits)Market, produce design; pricing strategy; logistics; promotion; government and institutional markets in the contextof the political economic, technological and ethical environment. ( Prerequisite: BUS 3601). Spring – Engl ish

BAC.EAINA.ISBUS.4501 (former BUS 4501) Production and Operations Management (3 credits)

This course introduces current theory and practice in production and operations management. Topics includeforecasting, quality, product-service design, work methods, facility layout and location, scheduling, inventory, andproject management. Fal l & Spr ing – Engl ish

BAC.EAINA.HRBUS.4502 (former BUS 4502) International Management (3 credits)This course aims to train students to be aware of the variety of global management suystems and behaviors.Study areas will include the global manager’s environment (political, economic, legal, technological), the culturalcontext of global management (communication, national cultures), international global operations (alliances,strategy implementation, structures) and global human resource management (staffing, leading). The approachwill be broad to take into account special areas of interest of the student group. The approach will include:lectures, case studies, group work, student-centred presentations, student-centred project work and readings.The course will be run in English but French will be permitted to facilitate individual and/or group work. Assessment will be oral and/or written. (Prerequisites: BUS 3501, or BUS 3013) Spring – Engl ish

BAC.EAINA.STBUS.4790 BAC.EAINA.STBUS.4791 (former BUS 4790, BUS 4791) Business Research (3 -6 credits)Provides advanced students with an opportunity to participate in an in-depth study of topics or problems of currentinterest to practicing managers. Students are required to develop and present a formal report that includes astatement of the objectives of the study effort, survey of the literature, methodology, analysis, results, conclusionsand, if appropriate, recommendations. (Prerequisites: BUS 3501, BUS 3601) Fal l, Spr ing & Sum mer - Engl ish

Chemical Engineering

BAC.EAINA.OTCHE.3260 (former CHE 3260) Material Science and Engineering (3 credits)This course gives students the concepts of relationship between structure and properties of materials in order tounderstand the processing, behavior and selection of materials. (Prerequisite: CHM1101) Spr ing Engl ish

Chemistry

BAC.EAINA.OTCHM.1101 (former CHM 1101) General Chemistry I (4 credits)This course covers fundamental principles of modern chemistry, including basic atomic theory; stoichiometry;properties of gases, energy relationships; thermochemistry; electronic structures of atoms; and basic concepts ofchemical bonding, and includes an associated introductory chemistry laboratory.Fall - Spring – Engl ish

BAC.EAINA.OTCHM.1102 (former CHM 1102) General Chemistry II (4 credits) A continuation of CHM 1101, including acids and bases, descriptive chemistry of metals and nonmetals,properties of solutions, chemical structure, molecular orbital; kinetics, equilibrium, an introduction to organicchemistry, coordination chemistry, oxidation/reduction processes; and an associated chemistry laboratory.

(Prerequisite: CHM 1101) Spr ing – Engl ish

BAC.EAINA.OTCHM.1111 (former CHM 1111) General Chemistry Laboratory I (1 credit)This course covers fundamental principles of modern chemistry including basic atomic theory, stoichiometry,properties of gases, Thermochemistry, electronic structure of atoms and basic concepts ofchemical bonding. (Corequisite CHM1101) Fall - Sprin g- English .

BAC.EAINA.OTCHM.1112 (former CHM 1112) General Chemistry Laboratory II (1 credit) An introduction to general chemistry techniques and apparatus through experiments related to the topics ofCHM1102: solutions equilibria, titrations, redox processes, kinetics, thermochemistry, etc. (Corequisite:CHM1102) Spr ing – French

BAC.EAINA.OTCHM.2001 (former CHM 2001) Organic Chemistry I (3 credits)The fundamentals of structure and reaction mechanisms are studies in these courses. Topics include a review ofbonding, preparation, and reactions of organic substances. (Prerequisite: CHM 1101) Fall - French

BAC.EAINA.OTCHM.2011 (former CHM 2011) Organic Chemistry Laboratory I (2 credits) An introduction to organic chemistry techniques for laboratory operations - preparation, reaction, and analysis oforganic compounds. (Corequisite: CHM 2001) Fall - French



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Communication

BAC.EAINA.OTCOM.1000 (former COM 1000) Introduction to Communication ( 3 credits)This course is an introduction to the field of communication covering the history of communication study, theoriesimportant to all areas of communication, the contexts in which communication occurs, and the issues facingstudents of communication. We will be examining mass communication, the relationships between power andcommunication, and the cultural (and intercultural) implications of communication styles. We will also deal with therelationship between verbal, non-verbal and written communication with particular emphasis on consideringaudience. Students will be introduced to career options in the field of communications, and will hopefullyunderstand that, no matter what their chosen career path, successful communication is key. Spring - Engl ish

BAC.EAINA.OTCOM.XXXX Management Communication (3 credits)

BAC.EAINA.OTCOM.2222 (former COM 2222) Introduction to Film (3 credits)Initiation to language, writing of scenarios, shooting, setting, using a studio. The History of American movies,themes, directors and actors. Fall – Spr ing Engl ish

BAC.EAINA.OTCOM.2230 (former COM 2230) Interpersonal Communication (3 credits)The purpose of this course is to offer students the opportunity to learn about the theory of interpersonalcommunication and to develop the awareness and skills required for effective interpersonal interactions . Thecourse requires extensive readings and 4000 words of writing in essays and short answers.Spring – Engl ish

BAC.EAINA.OTCOM.2370 (former COM 2370 Speech) (3 credits)Public Speaking and Presentation SkillsIn this course students will be presented with the essentials of professional communication. Throughout thesemester students are trained on how to effectively use their voice and body language to efficiently deliver theirmessage. Students learn how to give both informative and persuasive speeches, as well as professionalPowerPoint presentations. Through various pedagogical approaches, (coaching, feedback, and videotaping)students acquire the necessary skills to engage their audience and deliver convincing and concise presentations.(Prerequisite: ENG 1001) Fal l, Spr ing & Sumer- Engl ish

BAC.EAINA.OTCOM.2501 (former COM 2501) Introduction to Visual Communication (3 credits)Designed for communication majors, this course introduces students to the principles and techniques of visualcommunication and demonstrates contemporary methods of visual communication. Emphasis is on manipulatingform to fit function as the student designs, implements, and evaluates goal-oriented communication projects.Fal l Engl ish

BAC.EAINA.OTCOM.2502 (former COM 2502) Understanding Advertising Practice (3 credits)The purpose of this course is to give students a full understanding of the Advertising profession, its organisationand methods, the different approaches to Advertising throughout the world and the persuasive power of Advertising messages. Students will learn how to conduct research, design campaigns, compose effective

messages and will apply their knowledge and skills to practical workshop cases. Fall - Englis h

BAC.EAINA.OTCOM.2503 (former COM 2503) Photography (3 credits)Prepares students in the basics of commercial photography. It includes basic camera operation, use of lightmeters, film types and composition of pictures. It also includes lectures, demonstrations, examples and critiquesof students’ work. Spr ing – Engl ish

BAC.EAINA.OTCOM.2560 (former COM 2560) Event Management (3 credits)

The purpose of this course is to provide an introduction to the specialized field of event management. This coursewill provide a conceptual overview of different frameworks and models related to this exciting field. Students willbecome familiar with the principles of project management, management techniques and strategies required forsuccessful planning, promotion, implementation and evaluation of special events. The primary focus of study willbe entertainment, corporate, and cultural events and students will have the opportunity to gain practicalknowledge and experience through participation in an authentic event (Prerequisite: BUS3501) Spring – Engl ish

BAC.EAINA.OTCOM.3002 (former COM 3002) Intercultural Communication (3 credits)This course seeks to help students develop and hone their cultural awareness and knowledge as they apply tocommunication in general, with a particular focus on business interactions. Throughout the course of thesemester we will focus on various cultural attitudes to work, time, business, meetings, management, humanresources, material possessions and hierarchy. Intercultural differences will be illustrated through various roleplays, readings and visual representations. (Prerequisite: ENG1001) Fall – Engl ish

BAC.EAINA.OTCOM.3025 (former COM 3025) Publication Software (3 credits)Theory and application of advances in publications technology and the ways in which writers and editors can bestadapt technology to publication requirements. (Prerequisite: CSE 1301) Spring – Engl ish

BAC.EAINA.OTCOM.3223 (former COM 3223) Scientific and Technical Communication (3 credits)



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Scientific and Technical Communication is designed for science students who need to communicate efficiently intoday’s international scientific environment. By the end of the course, students will have a framework for thinkingstrategically about scientific communication, will be familiar with the process of writing and presenting efficiently,will be able to produce clear and effective memos, scientific reports as well as articles, abstracts and posters.(Prerequisite: ENG1001) Fall - Sprin g – Engl ish

BAC.EAINA.OTCOM.3224 (former COM 3224) Business and Professional Writing (3 credits)Designed for the future American business professional, this course includes business research methods, reportwriting, business correspondence, and communication in the workplace. Analytical, informational, routine, andspecial reports are covered. (Prerequisite: ENG 1001) Readings and 6000 words of writing in businesscorrespondance, reports and short answers. Fal l , Spr ing & Summer .

BAC.EAINA.OTCOM.3300 (former COM 3300) Communication Theory (3 credits)This course is designed to give students an appreciation of the objective and interpretive approaches to theory,and a wide-ranging understanding of major theories developed in the field of Human Communication. Variousconcepts studied in earlier courses, such as theories of culture and communication, theories of media andsociety, interpersonal, group and public communication, are covered in more depth. Students are encouraged,through discussion and application, to explore how these concepts relate to real-life situations.(Prerequisite: Junior year course) Fall – Engl ish

BAC.EAINA.OTCOM.3425 (former COM 3425) Mass Communication (3 credits) A study of modern mass communication theories and the impact of mass media, including the influence ofadvertising and propaganda techniques on public opinion. The course requires extensive readings and 4000words of writing in essays and short answers. Fall - Englis h

BAC.EAINA.OTCOM.3440 (former COM 3440) Introduction to Public Relations (3 credits)

A study of communication principles and the practices of developing good will between a person, firm, orinstitution and the public, and the means of gaining publicity and influencing people. Students analyze specificcase studies and propose appropriate strategies and campaigns. Fall - Sprin g – Engl ish

BAC.EAINA.OTCOM.3500 (former COM 3500) Professional Communication and Career Development(3 credits)This class is designed to teach students about the history of French Institutions and the world of work inpublic/private sectors. Students will learn how to make a portfolio of skills, develop a professional network, write aCV and how a professional interview will be conducted. Fall - French -English

BAC.EAINA.OTCOM.3540 New Media & Digital Culture (3 credits)This course explores the way in which new media and digital culture have influenced the ways in which wecommunicate, learn and experience. Clay Shirky has written, about this unprecedented change, “[W] e are livingin the middle of the largest increase in expressive capability in the history of the human race. More people cancommunicate more things to more people than has ever been possible in the past…and any radical change in ourability to communicate with one another changes society”. This course begins by tracing the inception of newmedia historically. We will then look at the socio-cultural impact of this digitized culture. In particular, we examinethe role digital media plays in identity formation, social relations, and political discourse. Furthermore, we examinehow digitalized communication means have perhaps forever changed the ways groups participate, and interact.Students will be encouraged to be active participants in this course, thinking critically about the digital tools inquestion and their effect on the way we live our lives. (Prerequisite: COM3425) Fall - Englis h

BAC.EAINA.OTCOM.3530 (former COM 3530) Writing for Multi-Media (3 credits)(Former Writing for Mass Communication COM3520)The purpose of this course is to familiarize students with the Media writing format and to give them a foundation inthe writing process used in the Mass Media. The course also aims to teach students the different researchmethods needed for Media writing and to give them an understanding of journalistic style and language usage.Some of the themes dealt with in the course are the Role of the Journalist, The Function of News Agencies,Ethics in Journalism and the Role of the Media in Public Relations.

(Prerequisite: COM 3425) Spring – Engl ish

BAC.EAINA.OTCOM.3600 (former COM 3600) Semiotics (3 credits)Semiotics is often defined as the study of signs and of the production of meaning. We are now, more than everexposed to an incredible multitude and variety of signs as access to information, culture and contents of any kindare practically available in seconds. The course can be understood as a discovery of different semiotic fields,such as media semiotics, literary semiotics, design and product semiotics, visual and narrative semiotics andmusic semiology. Emphasis is put on a hands-on approach. During the first sessions, students will be exposed toa large variety of material allowing them to perceive astonishing similarities (Junior). Fall – Engl ish

BAC.EAINA.OTCOM.4050 (former COM 4050) Communication Research (independent studies) (3credits) Advising students in the selection of a research topic related to Communication and guiding them in theirresearch and writing process, for the production of a well documented 9000-11000 word dissertation.

(Prerequisites: Junior year course, ENG1001) Fall - Spr ing - Summer – Engl ish

Computer Science



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BAC.EAINA.ISCSE.1111 (former CSE 1111) Web Design (3 credits)Introduces the concept, software, data organization and issues involved with using networked information. Alsocovers file formats, local and global network access, electronic mail transferring files, network news, the WorldWide Web, digital libraries, online access catalogs and electronics journal, CD-Roms, databases. (Prerequisite:CSE 1301). Fal l Spr ing – French

BAC.EAINA.ISCSE.1301 (former CSE 1301 Consumer Computer Applications)Computer Skills (3 credits) An overview of computers and terminology. Identification of appropriate problems and solution design usingspecific application packages. The course includes an introduction to the use of word processors, data managers,spreadsheets, and the Internet (E-mail and WWW browsers). Fal l & Spr ing - Engl ish & French

BAC.EAINA.ISCSE.1505 (former CSE 1505) Introduction to Software Development with Java (4credits)To introduce the students to the Object Oriented Programming using JAVA. At the end of the course the studentsmust be able to write software using JAVA. Fall – Spring Engl ish & French

BAC.EAINA.ISCSE.2300 (former CSE 2300) Database applications for business (3 credits)This course will teach students how to use database management systems in order to design, maintain and usebusiness databases. By the end of the semester the students should be able to design and use high qualitydatabases. (Prerequisite: CSE 1301). Fall - Sprin g – Engl ish & French

BAC.EAINA.ISCSE.2301 (former CSE2301 Advanced Computer Business Application)Advanced Computer Skills (3 credits)Excel is a tool widely used by managers all around the world, but often as little more than a calculator. This

course is designed to drastically increase the skills of the students in the use of Excel. It goes from data analysiswith Excel to optimization problem solving using the Solver. It also covers the creation of macros by recording orby using the VBA language embedded in Excel. This simple programming language enables us to deal with dataany way we want, automatizing processes for instance. It also helps to improve the user experience by giving theability to create forms to interact with the user. (Prerequisite: CSE 1301). Fall – Engl ish & French

Survey of Science

BAC.EAINA.OTEDS.1030 (former EDS 1030) Survey of Science – Chemistry (3 credits)Students will have the opportunity to develop the scientific method through real life chemistry problems. Topicsinclude basic concepts, Atoms, molecules and ions, stoichiometry, the periodic table, chemical bonds,introduction of Organic Chemistry, Lewis structure, Chemistry of Perfume, Chemistry of Wine, Nuclear Chemistry.Fall -English

BAC.EAINA.OTEDS.1031 (former EDS 1031) Survey of Science - Physics (3 credits)Survey of physics, and astronomy including motion, forces, energy, electricity, the metric system, and theapplication of science and technology to everyday life. Fall - Spring – Engl ish

BAC.EAINA.OTEDS.1032 (former EDS 1032) Survey of Science - Life Science (3 credits)Facilitates student understanding of laws, phenomena, and processes of cellular and human biology, and toaddress selected current topics in ecology and environmental science. Fall – Spr ing - Engl ish

BAC.EAINA.OTEDS.1035 (former EDS 1035) Survey of Science – Geology (3 credits)This course allows the students to understand basic notions, based on actual geological issues, the present, pastand future of the physical aspects of Earth. It shows the importance of geology in understanding life on Earth andits evolution through its close relations to geological structure, soils, flora and fauna, mining terrestrial and oceanicresources and managing territories Fall - Sprin g – Engl ish

BAC.EAINA.OTEDS.1039 (former EDS 1039) Survey of Science –

Oceanography (3 credits)This is an introductory oceanography course that provides an overview of the basic geological, chemical,physical, and biological processes that occur in the world’s oceans. Students will learn how science andtechnology are important in curent oceanographic research. They should also develop a better understanding ofthe role that oceans play in the dynamic processes that shape the Earth and affect life on Earth. Fall - Spring -Engl ish

BAC.EAINA.OTEDS.1130 (former EDS 1130) Survey of Science – Chemistry Laboratory (1 credit)This lab illustrates with virtual computer-based experiments the topics of the Survey of Science Chemistry course.Students are intended to use the software and to perform virtual experiments in Chemistry. (Corequisite : EDS1030) Fall - Spring – Engl ish

BAC.EAINA.OTEDS.1131 (former EDS 1131) Survey of Science – Physics Laboratory (1 credit)Laboratories on mechanics, thermodynamics and electricity linked to the Survey of Science – Physics course.(Corequisite : EDS 1031) Fall - Sprin g – Engl ish

BAC.EAINA.OTEDS.1132 (former EDS 1132) Survey of Science – Life Science Laboratory (1 credit)Through field examples, the theories taught in class will put into practice. Four field trips will illustrate the followingthemes: Human evolution, Human use of nature, Ecosystems zonation, Ecology dynamics. (Corequisite: EDS1032) Fall - Spring – French



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BAC.EAINA.OTEDS.1135 (former EDS 1135) Survey of Science – Geology Laboratory (1 credit)The theories taught in class will be applied to local geological examplesThree field trips will illustrate the followingthemes: Impact of geology on agriculture, Lava marine cave, Geology exposition preparation. (Corequisite: EDS1035) Fal l & Spr ing – Engl ish

BAC.EAINA.OTEDS.1139 (former EDS 1139) Survey of Science – Oceanography Laboratory (1credit)The laboratory illustrates the content of the course through experiments and outdoor observations (seaside,museum). Topics like Ocean acidification or the specificity of the Mediterranean Sea will be covered. (Corequisite:EDS 1039) Fall - Spring – Engl ish

English Language

BAC.EAINA.LGENG.0100 (former ENG 0100) Fundamentals of English (5 credits)This is a course for students whose English level is less than the equivalent of 460 on the institutional TOEFLscale. It concentrates on eliminating lingering grammatical weaknesses, improving listening comprehension skillsand enriching vocabulary in preparation for the TOEFL examination.. At the same time it aims to equip studentswith the skills necessary to adapt to English academic environments. . Fal l & Spr ing - Engl ish

BAC.EAINA.LGENG.0104 (former ENG 0104) TOEFL (2 credits)

This is an intensive 30 hour course concentrating on the specialized techniques necessary for TOEFL examsuccess. There are two possibilities: either an intensive course of 6 hours a week for 5 weeks, or a 10 weekcourse with 3 hours a week. It is followed by an institutional TOEFL exam.(Prerequisite: ENG1106 , or instructor’s permission) Fall, Spring , Summer

BAC.EAINA.LGENG.0108 (former ENG 0108) Intensive English (4 credits)Intensive English is a 60 hour, semi-intensive course designed to help students boost their level in general &academic English through a practical and interactive approach.The specific objectives are to gain confidence in oral expression, to increase comprehension of TOEFL stylelistening and reading passages, and to improve organisation and structure of written expression. The course willculminate in an Institutional TOEFL. Summer – Engl ish

BAC.EAINA.LGENG.0109 (former ENG 0109) iBT Preparation (2 credits)This is an intensive 30 hour course concentrating on the specific skills necessary for the iBT TOEFL exam. Thecourse is designed for upper intermediate level students who want to improve their performance on the iBTTOEFL. Students will develop strategies for dealing with the 4 sections of the iBT TOEFL, acquire languagenecessary for more effective listening and reading comprehension, eliminate lexical and grammatical errors in oraland written expression and eliminate distracting pronunciation errors. Students are advised to take an iBT testafter completing the course. Fall, Spring , Summer

BAC.EAINA.LGENG.1106 (former ENG 1106) English AP (5 credits)Students who perform successfully in Fundamentals or who arrive at EAI with a TOEFL level of between 460 and520 (or equivalent) will follow this coursecourse. Its aims are TOEFL preparation and improvement in academicskills, including writing. The course is taught by native-speaker teachers and involves 6 hours of class per week. (Prerequisite: ENG 0100, or instructor’s permission) Fal l & Spr ing – Engl ish

BAC.EAINA.LGENG.1001 (former ENG 1001 Composition & Rhetoric I)English Writing & Rhetoric (3 credits)This course introduces students to the principal elements of academic writing. It focuses on improving criticalreading skills, developing research skills and writing persuasively. Students will learn to critically read academicarticles, explore alternative perspectives, and formulate and support a coherent thesis with evidence drawn fromresearch. They will also learn how to work through the various stages of the writing process to produce a 3000word research paper, effectively incorporating source materials through summarizing, paraphrasing and citing,

using the appropriate referencing method. (Prerequisite: TOEFL 520 min, or instructor’s permission) Fall &Spr ing & Summer – Engl ish

BAC.EAINA.LGENG.1002 (former ENG 1002) Composition & Rhetoric II (3 credits)The second of two courses in college-level writing skills. This course focuses on reading and analyzing poems,plays, and short works of fiction. Students write several essays and one research paper on literary topics. Thecourse includes extensive readings and 6000 words of writing in essays and short assignments and a researchpaper. (Prerequisite: ENG 1001) Fal l & Spr ing & Summer – Engl ish

Environmental Science

BAC.EAINA.OTENS.1020 (former ENS 1020) Principles of Environmental Science (3 credits)(Former The Whole Earth Course ENS1010)This course is about the interactions of the components of “the earth system”: the cosmosphere, the lithosphere,the hydrosphere, the atmosphere, the biosphere and the anthroposphere. With the advances of modern,sophisticated science and technology it is now becoming possible to begin to quantify these very complexinteractions and for the first time develop a holistic view of the earth. Fall – Engl ish



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Environmental Management

BAC.EAINA.STEVM.2000 Social and Sustainable Responsibility (3 credits)This course presents the basics of sustainable development by introducing the relations between organisationsand companies. Theoretical knowledge of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in modern economies areintroduced and an analysys of CSR as an evolution of Management practices is also reviewed. This coursefocuses on how CSR is retrieved from Environmental Management and Social considerations but also on thefoundations of CSR in organisations. (Prerequisite: BUS2301, BUS2302). Fall - Spring – Engl ish

BAC.EAINA.OTEVM.2030 ( former EVM 2030) – Environmental Legislation (3 credits)

Students will become familiar with the role of law in environmental issues. Students will learn the structure ofregulation in environmental areas after an overview of legislation, regulation and courts. Areas covered by thiscourse range from air and water pollution to recycling, energy and environmental health. Students will also betaught about the differences between French, European and North American legislation. Spring – Engl ish

BAC.EAINA.STEVM.3010 (former EVM 3010) – Environmental Project Management (3 credits)This course will introduce the key elements. Focus will be placed on critical factors like uncertainty surroundingscope definition and the evolution of environmental regulations. Environmental project management requiresskills in scientific, legal, public policy and management of projects. The students will learn how to develop projectplans, how to establish project organization and staffing, define and develop management functions and timemanagement approaches, solve conflicts and project effectiveness. (Prerequisite: BUS3501). Spr ing – Engl ish

BAC.EAINA.ECEVM.3020 (former EVM 3020) – Environmental Economics and Policy (3 credits)This course introduces the consideration of environmental resources and services in economics. Students will

learn essential concepts of environmental regulation and policy and tools for the environmental scientists andmanagers. Market economy approaches are reviewed for natural resources and policy. (Prequesite: BUS2301,BUS2302). Spring – Engl ish

BAC.EAINA.OTEVM.3030 (former EVM 3030) – Life Cycle Analysis (3 credits)This course provides the students with an overview of impacts generated by products and services from cradle tograve. Methodology for products and services will be introduced. Focus will be on the re-thinking of products andservices. Fall – Engl ish

BAC.EAINA.OTEVM.3100 (former EVM 3100) – Natural Resources Management (3 credits)This interdisciplinary course introduces the institutional, economic and legal issues related to natural resourceallocation. Key issues and the evolution of natural resource policy will be introduced. Attention will be given to thetools for allocating resources and environmental quality and will include water, air pollution, waste management,energy and climate change. (Prequisite: EVM2010, BUS3501). Spr ing – Engl ish

BAC.EAINA.OTEVM.3150 (former EVM 3150) – Environmental Impact Analysis (3 credits)Students will learn methods to assess and predict physical, chemical, biological, social and economic impacts onthe environment resulting from human activities. This course includes field and group work about the possibleneeds of the local community. Students will have to analyze and produce documents in groups. (Prerequisite:EVM2010). Spring – Engl ish

BAC.EAINA.OTEVM.3200 (former EVM 3200) – Sustainable Markets and Innovation (3 credits)Technical innovation drives the effective competitiviness of companies. Students will be given concepts formanaging sustainable organizations. The focus is made on the evaluation of the actors and factors fortechnological innovation and on the development of managing concepts to improve the creation of new goodsand services in an international environment. (Prerequisite: BUS2301, BUS3601). Fall – Engl ish

BAC.EAINA.OTEVM.4110 (former EVM4110) – Environmental Research (independent studies - 3 credits) Advising students in the selection of a research topic related with Environment and guiding them in their researchand writing process, for the production of a well documented 9000-11000 word dissertation.(Prerequisites: ENG1001) Fall - Spring - Summer – Engl ish

Humanities

BAC.EAINA.OTHUM.1010 (former HUM 1010) Introduction to Theater (3 credits)This course introduces an overview of the history of theater, leading figures in contemporary theater, somecontemporary playwrights, study of pieces. This course is illustrated by a number of videotapes. Students areintroduced to acting techniques, improvisation and practice. (Prerequisite: ENG 1001) Spr ing – Engl ish

BAC.EAINA.OTHUM.2051 (former HUM 2051) Civilization I: Ancient Through Medieval (3 credits) An introduction to civilization from its early development to the European Renaissance. The emphasis is on the

interpretation of primary texts that reflect the intellectual and historical changes in society. This is the first of twointerdisciplinary courses. (Prerequisite: ENG 1001) Fall & Summer

BAC.EAINA.OTHUM.2052 (former HUM 2052) Civilization II: Renaissance Through Modern (3 credits)



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Similar in purpose and method to Civilization I, this course continues the interpretation of primary texts in whichthe emphasis is on the Renaissance period, the Enlightenment, Romanticism, and the Modern Age. (Prerequisite:ENG 1001) Spr ing - Engl ish

BAC.EAINA.OTHUM.2200 (former HUM 2200) Technology, Society & Environment (3 credits)Through this course, students will get the opportunity to understand the challenges and to consider all aspects ofenvironmental issues. The underlying theme will be the interactions between societies, cultures and their physicaland biological environments. Fall & Spr ing – Engl ish

BAC.EAINA.OTHUM.2521 (former HUM 2521) World Religions (3 credits)This course introduces religion and examines the philosophy of religion. Religion is seen as humanity’s attempt tograpple with the question of the meaning of life, the forms that religious perspectives have taken and the universal

aspects of human existence (Corequisite: ENG1001). Fall - Engli sh

BAC.EAINA.OTHUM.2540 (former HUM 2540) Ethics (3 credits) A study of the most general standards of human conduct. Topics include current issues, professed moralauthorities, conscience and the social development of moral codes, meanings of ethical terms, objectivity andsubjectivity, determinism and emotivism, and critical expositions of some major ethical theories. Fall - Spring –

French-Engl ish

BAC.EAINA.OTHUM.2600 (former HUM 2600) Immigration, Race and Ethnicity in modern France (3credits)This course is designed to study and develop an understanding of cross cultural relations and how identity isformed, challenged and defended in an evermore globalized world. Employing a multi-disciplinarian approach, thecourse proposes to investigate the controversial question of immigration in France and the subsequent questionsof integration, cultural mix and “communautarisms”. Spring – English

BAC.EAINA.OTHUM.2650 (former HUM 2650) Contemporary French culture (3 credits) This course is a study of the French people today, with emphasis on their life-styles, customs, mentality, andoverall culture. It includes discussion of current trends in French politics, education, media, religion, and literatureand the arts especially as they illustrate important cultural values and attitudes. This course is conducted inEnglish. Fall - Spring - English

BAC.EAINA.OTHUM.3000 (former HUM 3000) History of America I (3 credits) An overview of the American civilization divided in four parts: from the colonial time to Independence, fromIndependence to The Civil War, from Reconstruction to the New Deal and the last part which treats of the UnitedStates as a World Power. Fall – Engl ish

BAC.EAINA.OTHUM.3001 (former HUM 3001) History of America II (3 credits)This program is a continuation of the former (American Colonization) with a more specific study of Culture andCivilization. Modern America focuses on historical events since the Civil War up to now : The Clinton Era.Spring – Engl ish

Foreign Languages

BAC.EAINA.LGLNG.1101 (former LNG 1101 Elementary Russian I)Beginner Russian (3 credits)This course introduces students to the Russian language and culture with a particular focus on the spokenlanguage. Fall – Russian

BAC.EAINA.LGLNG.1102 (former LNG 1102 Elementary Russian II)Elementary Russian (3 credits)This course continues from Elementary Russian I in the sudy of Russian language and culture with a particularfocus on the spoken language. (Prerequisite: LNG 1101 or instructor’s permission) Spring – Russian

BAC.EAINA.LGLNG.1301 (former LNG 1301 Elementary Spanish I)Beginner Spanish (3 credits) An introduction to the four basic language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) in Spanish and toSpanish culture. Native speakers may not take this course. Fall – Spanish

BAC.EAINA.LGLNG.1302 (former LNG 1302 Elementary Spanish II)Elementary Spanish (3 credit)Continues an introduction to the four basic language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) in Spanishand to Spanish culture. Native speakers may not take this course. (Prerequisite: LNG 1301 or instructor’s permission) Spr ing – Spanish

BAC.EAINA.LGLNG.1601 (former LNG 1601 Elementary Italian I)Beginner Italian (3 credits)

An introduction to the four basic language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) in Italian and to Italianculture. Native speakers may not take this course. Fall – Ital ian

BAC.EAINA.LGLNG.1602 (former LNG 1602 Elementary Italian II)Elementary Italian (3 credits)



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Continues an introduction to the four basic language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) in Italian andto Italian culture. Native speakers may not take this course. (Prerequisite: LNG 1601 or instructor’s permission)Spr ing – Ital ian

BAC.EAINA.LGLNG.1700 (former LNG 1700 Elementary Chinese I)Beginner Chinese (3 credits) This course provides the basics of Chinese in order to guide students towards a practical use of the language.The students will learn spoken Chinese using pinyin and recognize about 50 characters. The course will introducethe basics of grammar, functional vocabulary and Chinese culture. Fall – Chinese

BAC.EAINA.LGLNG.1710 (former LNG 1710 Elementary Chinese II)Elementary Chinese (3 credits)

A second element of Elementary Chinese course guiding students towards a practical use of the language.Students will continue to learn spoken Chinese using pinyin, recognizing up to 70 characters and the wordscomposed with these 70 characters. The course will cover the basics of grammar, functional vocabulary and

Chinese culture. (Prerequisite : LNG1700 or instructor’s permission ) Spring – Chinese

BAC.EAINA.LGLNG.1902 (former LNG 1902) Intermediate French (3 credits)The objectives of this course are to advance grammatical and conversational skills beyond the basically utiltarainto help students to participate naturally in French daily life. It also includes cultural information on Frenchcivilization past and present . For Foreign students only. Fall & Spr ing – French

BAC.EAINA.LGLNG.1903 (former LNG 1903) Advanced French (3 credits)This course is intended to give students the ability to express themselves fluently with full grammaticalcompetence in discussion based on the family, educational structures (school, university, professional training),French institutions, the media, French society. The historical aspects of French civilization and culture will also be

covered. For Foreign students only. Fall & Spr in g – French

BAC.EAINA.LGLNG.1904 (former LNG 1904) Elementary French I (3 credits)This course gives the basics of French to guide the students towards a common use of the language covering thebasics of grammar, conversation skills and cultural information on French civilization . For Foreign students only.Fal l & Spr ing – French

BAC.EAINA.LGLNG.1908 (former LNG 1908) Elementary French II (3 credits)This course is for students who have some workin knowledge of French, and aims to build on the four skills:listening, speaking, reading and writing. The course will also focus on the basics of grammar, conversation skillsand cultural information on French. For Foreign students only. Fal l & Spr ing – French

BAC.EAINA.LGLNG.3001 (former LNG 3001 Intermediate Spanish I)Intermediate Spanish (3 credits)

A review of Spanish grammar, with emphasis on conversation and reading assignments from literature andculture at the intermediate level. Native speakers may not take this course. (Prerequisite: LNG 1302 or instructor’s permission). Fall – Spanish

BAC.EAINA.LGLNG.3301 (former LNG 3301 Advanced Spanish I)Advanced Spanish (3 credits)Selected reading from Spanish literature and other timely topics for continued development in reading, writing,and speaking skills. (Prerequisite: LNG 3002 or instructor’s permission). Fall – Spanish

BAC.EAINA.LGLNG.3601 (former LNG 3601 Intermediate Italian I)Intermediate Italian (3 credits) A review of Italian grammar, with emphasis on conversation and reading assignments from literature and cultureat the intermediate level. Native speakers may not take this course. (Prerequisite: LNG 1302 or instructor’s permission). Fall – Ital ian

Mechanical / Aerospace Engineering

BAC.EAINA.OTMAE.1001 (former MAE 1001) Fundamentals of Engineering (2 credits)Freshmen engineering students are introduced to the engineering profession requirements such as team-work,ethics and responsibility through two team projects evolving mechanical, electrical and computer engineeringbackground. Fall – Engl ish

BAC.EAINA.OTMAE.1201 (former MAE 1201) Introduction to Aerospace Engineering (3 credits) A introduction to the field of aeronautical/aerospace engineering. The course includes discussions of fundamentalphysical properties of a flowing gas; aerodynamic forces; and introductory concepts of airplane design. Subsonicand supersonic flows are studied. This course introduces the concepts needed for the competitive freshmandesign project. Fall - Englis h

BAC.EAINA.OTMAE.2024 (former MAE 2024) Computer Assisted Drafting & Design (3 credits)Sketching, description geometry, computer graphics, computer aided drafting and design projects. Fall – French

BAC.EAINA.OTMAE.2074 (former MAE 2074) Computational Methods in Physics and Engineering (3credits)



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Solving engineering problems using numerical methods and software: Integration and differentiation, Interpolationand Extrapolation, root finding, solution of linear and non-linear algebraic equations, Solution of OrdinaryDifferential Equations using finite difference and finite element methods. (Prerequisite: MTH 1002). Spring –

Engl ish

BAC.EAINA.OTMAE.2081 (former MAE 2081) Applied Mechanics: Statics (3 credits)Topics include the elements of statics in co-planar and three-dimensional systems; equilibrium of particles andrigid bodies; simple structures, centroids, and center of gravity; beam shear and bending moment; friction; andvirtual work. Fall – Engl ish

BAC.EAINA.OTMAE.2082 (former MAE 2082) Applied Mechanics : Dynamics (3 credits) An analysis of kinematics and kinetics of particles, systems of particles, and rigid bodies. Absolute and relative

motion approaches are discussed. Force mass-acceleration, work-energy, and impulse-momentum methods areemployed (Prerequisite: MAE 2081) Spr ing – Engl ish

BAC.EAINA.OTMAE.2201 (former MAE 2201) Aerospace Fundamentals (3 credits)The goal of this course is to acquaint students of Aerospace Engineering with both the lore of their subject andsome of its key ideas. It gives students of Aerospace Engineering first-hand experience with the works of thesmall minority of people, who posed the basic problems and provided solutions that have stood the test of time.It also illustrates (through case studies) topics and techniques used in the areas of aerodynamics and aerospacestructures. (Corequisite: PHY2001 ) Spring – Engl ish

BAC.EAINA.OTMAE.2202 (former MAE 2202) Aerospace Practicum II (2 credits) A continuation of the glider project in Aerospace Practicum. Students are asked in this course to modify theirglider by adding control surfaces. A static and rough dynamic analysis of their new glider will be conducted. At thesame time students are asked to manage the f irst year students in Aerospace Practicum.

(Prerequisite: MAE 1202) Spring – Engl ish

BAC.EAINA.OTMAE.3082 (former MAE 3082) Applied Mechanics: Deformable Solids (3 credits)This course offers a study of the concepts of stress and strain; mechanical properties of materials; Hooke’s law;axial, torsion, pure vending, and transverse loading of members; transformations of stress and strain; failurecriteria; strain measurements; thin-walled pressure vessels; design for strength; energy methods; design forimpact; column buckling and stability. (Prerequisite: MAE 2081) Fall - Eng lish

BAC.EAINA.OTMAE.3191 (former MAE 3191) Fundamentals of Thermodynamics (3 credits) A study of the conservation of energy and mass in closed-and-open-flow system. It includes the physicalproperties and equations of state for pure substances; the first and second laws of thermodynamics; reversibleprocesses, Carnot cycle, as well as the notion of exergy. (Corequisite: PHY 2001; Corequisite: MAE 2081;Corequisite: CHM 1101) Spring – Engl ish

Meteorology

BAC.EAINA.OTMET.2001 (former MET 2001) Meteorology (3 credits)This course offers a study of atmospheric composition and vertical structure as well as atmosphericthermodynamics. Goals include an understanding of the altimeter, density, winds and the forces that drive them,Moisture, cloud formation, and precipitation will be studied in conjunction with atmospheric stability, air massformation, and frontal systems. Coded alpha-numeric reports including forecasts and observations as well asvarious weather analysis and forecast charts will be interpreted. Spring – Engl ish

Mathematics

BAC.EAINA.OTMTH.1001 (former MTH 1001) Calculus I (4 credits)Functions and graphs, limits and continuity, exponential, logarithmic and inverse trigonometric functions;derivatives and chain rule; related rates and application to maxima and minima, indeterminate forms andl’Hôspital’s Rule; antiderivatives, Riemann sums and the definite integral. Fal l & Spr ing - Engl ish

BAC.EAINA.OTMTH.1002 (former MTH 1002) Calculus II (4 credits) Applications of the definite integral in geometry and physics; hyperbolic functions; further techniques ofintegration; improper integrals, modeling with differential equations; sequences and series, numerical methods;polar coordinates and conic sections; parametric equations. (Prerequisite: MTH 1001) Fall & Spr ing - Engl ish

BAC.EAINA.OTMTH.1701 (former MTH 1701) College Algebra (3 credits)Real-number system; arithmetic operations with polynomials, special products, and factoring; linear, fractional,and quadratic equations; inequalities, exponents, radicals, and absolute values; functions and graphs; andcomplex numbers, logarithms, logarithmic, and exponential functions Fal l & Spr ing – French & Engl ish

BAC.EAINA.ECMTH.1702 (former MTH 1702 Applied Calculus with Matrices)Business and Economics Calculus (3 credits)This course emphasizes applications to Business and Economics, using algebra and calculus fundamentals.Matrices: operations, augmented matrices, Gauss-Jordan Elimination, resource allocation problems (Leontief’sinput-output analysis). Differentiation applied to Principles of Microeconomics: marginal cost, price elasticity of



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demand, productivity. Optimization: univariate and multivariate models including Lagrange multipliers, decisionmaking, linear programming (simplex method).Integration: Definite integration, Integration by parts, applications toMicroeconomics principles (Consumers and Producers surplus), Social Inequalities (Gini Index) and introductionto probability density functions. (Prerequisite: MTH 1701 or instructor’s permission) Fall - Sprin g – Engl ish

BAC.EAINA.OTMTH.2001 (former MTH 2001) Calculus III (4 credits)Cylindrical and spherical coordinates, vectors, functions of several variables, partial derivatives and extrema,multiple integral, vector integral calculus. (Prerequisite: MTH 1002) Spring - Engl ish

BAC.EAINA.OTMTH.2201 (former MTH 2201) Differential Equation & Linear Algebra (4 credits)First-order differential equations, linear differential equations with constant coefficients, first-order systems ofdifferential equations with constant coefficients, numerical methods, Laplace transforms, series solutions,

algebraic systems of equations, matrices, determinants, vectors spaces, eigenvalues, and eigenvectors.(Prerequisite: MTH 1002) Fall - Eng lish

Oceanography

BAC.EAINA.OTOCN.1010 (former OCN 1010) Oceanography (3 credits)This course will focus on the general principles of oceanography. Moreover, it will cover the different branches ofthis science such as: geologic, chemical, physical and biological oceanography. Fall - Englis h

BAC.EAINA.OTOCN.3101 (former OCN 3101) Biological Oceanography (3 credits)Relationships of biological, chemical, geological and physical aspects of the oceans to biological oceanography.(Prerequisites: BIO 1010, OCN 1010). Spring – Engl ish

BAC.EAINA.OTOCN.3111 (former OCN 3111) Biological Oceanography Lab (1 credit)Practical observations through field trips of the zonation and adaptations of marine sealife (algae, sea-shells,crustaceans etc.). Spring - Engl ish

Physics

BAC.EAINA.OTPHY.2001 (former PHY 2001) Physics I (4 credits)Topics include a study of vectors; mechanics of particles; Newton’s law of motion; work, ener gy, power; impulseand momentum; conservation laws; mechanics of rigid bodies, rotation, equilibrium; fluids, heat, andthermodynamics; and periodic motion. (corequisite: MTH 1001) Fall - Sprin g - Eng lish

BAC.EAINA.OTPHY.2002 (former PHY 2002) Physics II (4 credits)Topics include electricity and magnetism, Coulomb’s law, electric fields, potential capacitance, resistance, D.C.circuits, magnetic fields, files due to currents, induction, magnetic properties ; and wave motion, vibration and

sound, interference, and diffraction. (Prerequisite: PHY 2001, corequisite : MTH 1002 ). Fall – Engl ish

BAC.EAINA.OTPHY.2091 (former PHY 2091) Physics Laboratory I (1 credit)Experiments to elucidate concepts and relationships presented in PHY 2001, to develop understanding of theinductive approach and the significance of a physical measurement, and to provide some practice in experimentaltechniques and methods. (Prerequisite: PHY 2001) Fall - Spring - Summer - English

BAC.EAINA.OTPHY.2092 (former PHY 2092) Physics Laboratory II (1 credit) A continuation of Physics Laboratory I, including experiments pertaining to PHY 2002. (Prerequisite: PHY 2002)Fall - Englis h

Political Science

BAC.EAINA.OTPOS.2001 (former POS 2001) Introduction to International Relations (3 credits)

The course introduces students to the contemporary global geopolitical stakes through a multidimensionalperspective including politics, diplomacy & war, economics & other related fields such as environment or energy.It explores topics like Global & Regional Geopolitics, the making and the change of the contemporaryInternational system, Actors, Dynamics & Functioning of the International System. Fall – Engl ish

Psychology - Sociology

BAC.EAINA.OTSOC.2001 (former SOC 2001) Introduction to Sociology (3 credits)This course aims to help students to develop a sociological perspective, an alternative way of looking at thesociety around them by introducing the basics of sociological theory, including the historical develop of sociologyand the research methods associated with each theory. The theory will be applied to various topics includingsocial interaction, cultural identity, the family, education, gender, crime and deviance. Students are required tocarry out primary research.. Fall - Englis h

BAC.EAINA.OTSOC.2411 (former SOC 2411) Introduction to Psychology (3 credits) An overview of psychological processes, including both areas in which psychology is a natural science(physiological psychology, sensation and perception, basic learning, and cognition) and a social science(motivation, human development, personality, social interaction, psychopathology, and psychotherapy). Fall -

Spr ing - Engl ish



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