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Course Syllabus

Course Title: Introduction to Arabic Literature Course Code: ARAB 110

Department: General Education Designation: University Requirement

Prerequisite(s): ENGL 100/101 Credit Hours 3

Instructor: Prof. Kamal Abdel-Malek

Instructor's Office: E-9

Instructor's E-mail: [email protected]

Office Hours: Mon/Wed. 2 pm-4 pm

Time: 5:00-6:15 pm Class Room: B-110

Course Description:

Arabic literature has developed many traditions though originating from a common source. The course is an introduction to representative texts from contemporary Arab writers, and their connections with the traditions of the past. The method is comparative, with a study of literary, political social and religious aspects, as well as the application of a theoretical framework of analysis.

Textbook(s):

1. Modern Arabic Literature: Selected Texts (Course Packet). Available on the Blackboard

2. Anthology of Islamic Literature: From the Rise of Islam to Modern Times. Ed James Kritschek.

Other Material: Online sources and handouts

mailto:[email protected]

Student Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the course the student should be able to:

• Identify major Arab literature, authors, art, and music.

• Read for comprehension, detail and nuance. • Demonstrate an attention to the literary qualities of

language through close reading of texts. • Analyze the ways specific literary devices contribute to

the meaning of a text. • Write critical papers that use the skills developed above

to support a claim about a text. • Employ various textual organization techniques, which

include the thesis, supporting evidence, documentation, and perform the recursive process of editing.

• Provide useful criticism to evaluate the work of peers and to utilize the feedback of both peers and teachers for effective revision of your writing.

• Perform research by utilizing a variety of online and library resources.

Topics Covered:

Selections from Poetry, Fiction, Prose, Drama, Film and Literary Theory in Arabic literature and theory. The course also requires an interpretation of texts, and an awareness of the literary strategies and techniques used by writers. Through a close reading and scrutiny of texts from different genres and cultural contexts you will be required to respond through writing critical essays that utilize methods of textual analysis.

Class/Laboratory Schedule: Two class sessions each week

Grading Plan: Midterm Exam (20 %) Assignments (50 %) Final Exam (30 %) Teaching and Learning Methods

Even though there will be lectures, the class discussions will be an integral part of the learning process where ideas are exchanged and diverse perspectives shared. Other methods such as single and group presentations, free writing, field observations, responses to video content and other active learning strategies will also be used in class. Course Contribution:

Professional Component Course Contribution

General Education University Restricted Electives

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE. REDEFINED. American University of Ras Al Khaimah

Semester 2016

I. Instructor Information: Name: Prof. Kamal Abdel-Malek Office Hours: …………… Email: …………[email protected] Or by appointment

II. Course: Course Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite: III. Course Description: Arabic literature has developed many traditions though originating from a common source. The course is an introduction to representative texts from contemporary Arab writers, and their connections with the traditions of the past. The method is comparative, with a study of literary, political social and religious aspects, as well as the application of a theoretical framework of analysis. IV. Course Materials and Basic Resources: Textbook: * Abdel-Malek, K. America in an Arab Mirror (New York: Palgrave-Macmillan, 2011). * Tawfiq Al-Hakim, ‘Usfur min al-Sharq (English trans. Bird from the East) (posted on BB) * Selected Readings in Arabic Literature Translated into English (posted on BB) * Abdel-Malek, K., The Rhetoric of Violence: Arab-Jewish Encounters in Contemporary Palestinian Literature and Film (New York: Palgrave-Macmillan, 2005)

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Supplementary: Other materials and supplies: An AURAK email account (I will communicate only through this). Folders to hold all the documents of each of your assignments. A notebook that holds your class notes and the folders. Pencils/Pen and highlighter.

V. Student Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: SLO 1 At the end of the course the student should be able to:

• Identify major Arab literature, authors, art, and music.

SLO 2 • Read for comprehension, detail and nuance. SLO 3 • Demonstrate an attention to the literary qualities of language through

close reading of texts. •

SLO 4 • Write critical papers that use the skills developed above to support a claim about a text.

SLO 5 • Employ various textual organization techniques, which include the thesis, supporting evidence, documentation, and perform the recursive process of editing.

SLO 6 • Provide useful criticism to evaluate the work of peers and to utilize the

feedback of both peers and teachers for effective revision of your writing.

SLO 7 • Perform research by utilizing a variety of online and library resources.

VI. Weekly Topics and Assignments Note: This is a tentative schedule and may be revised to accommodate contingent events and circumstances. It is your responsibility to keep track of any changes.

Week/Date

Chapter No./ Title

Topics/In-Class Activities

Assignment Due Dates SLO

Week 1 15- 19 Jan

• Introduction to the course: readings and assessments

An outline of the portrayals of the Westerner in modern Arabic literature—

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novels Reading:

America in the Eyes of a Nineteenth-Century Arab:

From A Stranger in the West by Mikhail Asad Rustum, America, pp. 3-5

Week 2 22-26 Jan

The Making of an Image: America as the Unchanged Other, America as the Seductive Female:

Sayyid Qutb, “The America I Have Seen” [three articles published in 1951 in ar-Risala, an Egyptian literary magazine], America, pp. 9-27

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Week 3 29-31Jan 2 Feb

America as the Unchanged Other, America as the Seductive Female: Mahmud 'Awad, Siyaha Gharamiyya (A Love Tour) (1972), pp. 29-30.

Ahmad Mustafa, An American Immigrant, pp. 31-36.

2, 3, 4

Week 4 5-9 Feb

America as the Seductive Female—cont. Yusuf Idris, Niyu Yurk Thamanin (New York,

2, 3, 4

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1980), pp. 37-41. Mahmud Hasan al-Alfi, America: The Jeans and the Swtichblade, pp. 43-45

Mahmud Imara, America for Sale, pp. 45-48

Week 5 12-16 Feb

America: The Dream and the Reality: The American as an Example to Emulate Philip Hitti, America in the Eyes of an Easterner (1924), pp. 49-54

Amir Boqtor, The World in America (1926), pp. 55-58

Muhammad Labib al-Batanuni, The Trip to America

2, 3, 4

Week 6 19-23 Feb

Mahmud Taymur, The Flying Sphinx [in America]

Zaki Khalid, America Under the Microscope Zaki Najib Mahmud, My Days in America

2, 3, 4, 5

Week 7 26-28 Feb 2 Mar

Week VII

Visual stereotyping: Arab cartoons and their portrayal of America and the American. A discussion of an emerging art with mass appeal and its changing attitudes towards the American.

2, 3, 4, 6

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Arab cinema and the black-and-white images of the American

Egyptian Films about America: viewing and discussion

Week 8 5-9 Mar

Week VIII Screening films and documentaries

March 15, 17, 20: the professor will be in the US for a conference

Reading and Analyzing the following novel:

Tawfiq Al-Hakim, ‘Usfur min al-Sharq (English trans. Bird from the East)

2, 3, 4

Week 9 12-16 Mar

Week IX

America in the Eyes of Arab Women Travelers J. Sidqi, America and I

K. Kamal, An Egyptian Girl in America

Radwa Ashur, The Trip

2, 3, 4, 7

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Week 10 19-23 Mar

Spring Break

2, 3, 4

Week 11 9-13 Apr

The Post-9/11 Period:

Alaa Al Aswani, Chicago

Miral Tahawi, Brooklyn Heights

2, 3, 4

Week 12 16-20 Apr

Week XIII Week XII

War and Peace in Modern Arabic Literature

Readings in Palestinian Literature: Kanafani, Fadwa Tuqan, Mahmud Darwish, Sahar Khalifeh.

The Rhetoric of Violence, Chapter 2

2, 3, 4

Week 13 23-27 Apr

The Rhetoric of Violence, Chapter 3

2, 3, 4

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Week 14 30 Apr 2-4 May

The Rhetoric of Violence, Chapter 4 “The Feminine Connection”,

Screening documentaries and feature films

Week 15 7-11 May

Wrap-up:

Arabs and the Other: Literary and Cinematic Representations

Final Exam:

Monday, May 23, 2016, 8 a.m. -10 a.

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Room B-101

Final Exam 14-20 Exam Period

VII. Evaluation of Learning

The grade breakdown is as follows:

Methods Dates Weight SLO Midterm Exam

(20 %) 2, 3, 4

Quizzes/ Assignments

(30 %) 2, 3, 4

Class Presentations (10%) 3, 4, 5

Final Exam

(40 %) 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

VIII. Grading System and Scale University course work is measured in terms of quantity and quality.. The number of credits is a measure of quantity. The grade is a measure of quality. The University system for undergraduate grading is as follows:

Grade Percentage Scores Grade Points

A 90-100 4.00

A- 87-89 3.75

B+ 84-86 3.50

B 80-83 3.00

B- 77-79 2.75

C+ 74-76 2.50

C 70-73 2.00

C- 67-69 1.75

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D+ 64-66 1.50

D 60-63 1.00

F 0-59 0

VIII. Methodologies for Teaching and Learning: Lectures, Assignments, Pair and group work, Discussions, Collaborative learning. ………….

X. Relevant Policies Relevant policies [Except for the policy on academic misconduct, the inclusion of the following is only suggested and is at the discretion of the instructor]. A. Academic Misconduct. A. Academic Misconduct: The Honor Code and Honor System The Honor Code is an integral part of university life. Students are responsible, therefore, for understanding the code’s provisions. Cheating and attempted cheating, plagiarism, lying, and stealing of academic work and related materials constitute Honor Code violations. In the spirit of the code, a student’s word is a declaration of good faith acceptable as truth in all academic matters. To maintain an academic community according to these standards, students and faculty must report all alleged violations to the Honor Committee. AURAK expects its students to uphold high standards of academic integrity and conduct. In particular, students are required to:

• Attend classes regularly and punctually. • Be actively involved in class discussions and other course related classroom

activities. • Complete assignments on time. • Meet the requirements for course and program completion. • Abide by high standards of academic integrity, ethics, and honesty. • Refrain from cheating on homework and examinations, plagiarizing other

people’s work by submitting it as their own, or any other forms of academic dishonesty.

• Adhere to the published test or examination rules and regulations. • Make every effort to maintain good academic standing.

Given the internet and easy access to information and knowledge sources, the University is committed to students’ learning in an ethical manner. For all academic assignments, project work, and presentations, students need to ensure that due acknowledgement is given to the source of any information which they incorporate in their work. The following are some examples of academic misconduct: • Cheating/using unfair means in examinations • Significant paraphrasing in written academic work that is unacknowledged

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• Unacknowledged use of information or ideas unless such ideas are commonplace • Citing sources which student has not read or referred to • Breaching the word limit of assignments and mentioning wrong word count • Plagiarism Plagiarism: Plagiarism is a serious academic offense. Plagiarism is the use of someone else’s ideas, words, projects, artwork, phrasing, sentence structure or other work without properly acknowledging the ownership (source) of the property (item). Plagiarism is dishonest because it misrepresents the work of someone else as one’s own. It is intellectual theft as it robs others of credit for their work. Plagiarism takes many forms including:

• Using someone else’s words without putting those words in quotation marks and providing full information about their source, sufficient information so that another person could easily locate the words that are being quoted, whether it is in an article, a book, or on the web.

• Using unique, original ideas, phrases, sentences, paragraphs, or other materials, etc. from a single source or a variety of sources such as a text, journal, web page, electronic source, design, artwork, etc. in one’s work without citing all sources. For a student found plagiarizing, the punishment will be a failing grade in the assignment without the right to redo the assignment up to a failing grade in the course.

Examples of Cheating. Acts of cheating include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Copying from another student’s paper during an exam, or allowing or encouraging another student to copy from your paper during an exam.

2. Having someone else take your exam in your place, or taking an exam for someone else.

3. Obtaining unauthorized access to exams and accepting exams obtained by unauthorized access.

Examples of Plagiarism: Acts of plagiarism include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Handing in as ‘original’, work prepared by someone else or preparing/completing someone else’s work.

2. Copying from a book or other publication without citing sources. 3. Using the same work to satisfy the requirements of two or more courses (during

the same or different terms). 4. Having someone else rewrite a rough draft or rewriting a rough draft that is not

your own work. Violations of plagiarism are subject to evaluation according to the criterion of “reasonable doubt”. The student’s right to appeal and the procedures to be followed in carrying out the appeal of the University’s decision is clearly stated in the Student Handbook.

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Any violations of the University’s academic rules, regulations or directives are reported to the Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic Affairs and may result in one of the following disciplinary measures.

• Verbal or written warning • Repeating the term • Dismissal from the University

Please refer to the relevant section in the Handbook and ensure a clear understanding of the provisions of the University honor code and honor system in order to avoid infringement of the policy and attendant penalization. B. Concerns about grades or other course matters. Students are responsible for their learning experiences. If you are concerned about a class matter, first discuss it with the instructor. If the matter is not resolved, the next step is to meet with the Program Chair. If you still have a concern, meet with the Dean. The matter is likely to be resolved before it reaches that point, but if it is not, then the following positions are next on the organization chart: the Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, and, finally, the Vice Chancellor. Students who decide to “jump to the top” will be referred back to the appropriate next step. C. Assignments. University policy is that assignments are due on the date assigned. Instructors may refuse to accept late assignments or lower the grade that would be otherwise given. D. Attendance. University policy is that students are to attend all classes and to arrive on time. Verified emergencies may require an absence or delay, but habitual tardiness or absence affects your learning and disrupts the class. Your presence is important since student contributions are a significant part of classroom activity and absence deprives others of your contributions. According to current University Regulations for attendance, Student with 2 absences: receives 5% warning Student with 3 absences: receives 10% warning Student with 5 absences: receives 15% and fails the course E. Mobile Phones: All mobile phones, pagers and/or other communication devices should be turned off before entering the classroom. F. Diversity and the Use of English. English is the common language of the AURAK campus, the use of which includes everyone. It is the only language to be used in the classroom. AURAK brings together students and faculty from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, which is one of the strengths of the university. This diversity provides an opportunity to share our different experiences and enlarge our understanding of the world. Classroom discussions and other activities are to be conducted with courtesy and civility and respect for one another and for our differences.

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ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE REDEFINED

American University of Ras Al Khaimah

FALL 2016 Syllabus for ENGL 100-1

Room Number: G 210 Meeting Times: Monday, Wednesday 11:00-12:15

I. Instructor Information:

Name: Ms. Jill Manoukian Office: C-Building, Room 22 Office Hours: Sunday-Thursday: 8:30-10:30 Please observe these office hours, or make an appointment for a different time via email. Email: [email protected]

Office Phone: +971 7 2210500, Ext. 1201 II. Course: English 100 Course Credit Hours: 3 Pre-requisites: TOEFL/IELTS Scores and/or AURAK English Placement Test

III. Course Description: Within a context of academic honesty, learners achieve proficiency in standard written English by conforming to correct grammar, spelling, diction, and punctuation. Learners engage in the writing process for the development of sentence style and the creation of rhetorically effective paragraphs and short essays. Course emphasizes critical and creative thinking, reading, and writing. IV. Course Materials and Basic Resources:

Textbook: John Langan. English Skills with Readings. 9th Ed. New York: McGraw-Hill Education, 2015. ISBN: 9781259094934. (Available for consultation at Saqr Library: Reserve Shelving for English 100)

Other materials and supplies:

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A college-level English dictionary An AURAK email account (The professor will communicate by email only through this address.) A large folder or binder to hold handouts and printouts An A4 notebook for notes and in-class writing A flash drive Ballpoint pens/Pencils/Highlighters Index Cards Access to Blackboard

Web resources:

Purdue OWL at http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/ Diana Hacker Research and Documentation Online at

http://www.dianahacker.com/resdoc/ V. General Education Program Student Learning Outcomes (PSLO’s)/Course Goals and Objectives/Student Learning Outcomes (SLO’s): General Education Program Student Learning Outcomes (PSLO’s) Upon graduation the student is able to:

A. Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills and use current technology to create a final written or oral product.

B. Recognize, analyze, and evaluate ethical issues and defend their positions through reasoned argument.

C. Use logical and mathematical reasoning to analyze quantitative data and solve problems for personal and professional purposes D. Use appropriate tools to access information, evaluate sources, and conduct independent research. E. Respect the contributions of multicultural contexts that enhance human experience, and to appreciate the interdependence of the global community to facilitate coexistence in multicultural environments. F. Understand the historical contexts and variety of artistic forms, the nature and norms of creative processes that shape creative works, and the ability to engage in creative production of original artifacts. G. Employ the basic concepts of ethics or one of the social sciences to analyze a contemporary issue. H. Recognize, analyze and resolve scientific problems through the application of scientific methods. I. Use computers for academic purposes, to incorporate technology into academic content, and to access information efficiently.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLO’s) The engaged learner will be able to:

SLO 1 comprehend assigned texts by identifying the main ideas and supporting

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examples

SLO 2 write with a clear and well-articulated thesis statement in a well-organized essay, in clear sentences that are varied in structure and length

SLO 3 write in well-developed paragraphs, with consistent focus, sufficient development, and logical order of sentences

SLO 4 write coherent essays of five or more paragraphs, as appropriate to topic, audience and purpose and provide supporting evidence in a clear and logical development, and by avoiding plagiarism

SLO 5 respond to the needs of an academic audience by choosing appropriate syntax, diction, grammar, and mechanics and identify and correct sentence level errors

VI. Weekly Topics and Assignments

Class Schedule

This schedule is subject to change, if necessary. 1. Any changes to assignment due dates will be announced in class and on Blackboard. Students should therefore check Blackboard regularly.

WEEK Topics Readings and Class Preparation Assignment SLO’s 1 Due Dates Aug. 22 Aug. 24

Course Overview Introduction to the course: Mini-Syllabus Diagnostic Essay Writing Assignment

1-5

1-5

WEEK Topics Readings and Class Preparation Assignment SLO’s 2 Due Dates Aug. 28 Aug. 29 Aug. 31

LAST DAY TO ADD OR DROP Writing Process: Prewriting Purpose and Audience

Langan, Chapter 2: Prewriting Langan, Chapter 1, “An Introduction to Writing” Paragraph 1 Assigned: Topics & Instructions

Survey –in class

1, 3-5

1, 3, 5

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WEEK Topics Readings and Class Preparation Assignment SLO’s 3 Due Dates Sept. 5 Sept. 7

Definition Point & Support Writing Effective Paragraphs Academic Writing

Langan, Chapter 14, “Definition” Paragraph Elements + Unity, Coherence, and Support Handout In-class Activity

Brainstorming and Scratch Outline in class

3, 5

1, 3-5

WEEK Topics Readings and Class Preparation Assignment SLO’s 4 Due Dates Sept. 12

EID

EID AL ADHA HOLIDAY


Reading: Main Point Cont’d Exemplification

Langan Handout Paragraph #2 Assigned Langan Handout: Exemplification

Definition Paragraph Due

1, 3, 5

1, 3, 5


Reading: Support Reading Quiz Verb Tenses Argument/Reasons

Langan Handout: Support Quiz: Identifying the Main Point Verb Tense Handout: Regular & Irregular Verbs + Identifying Complete Verbs In-Class Writing Paragraph #3 Assigned

Blackboard Definition due Exemplification Paragraph written in class

1, 3, 5

1, 3, 5

WEEK Topics Readings and Class Preparation Assignment SLO’s 7 Due Dates

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Oct. 3 Oct. 5

Subjects and Verbs Reading Quiz

Langan Handout Quiz: Support In-class Writing Quiz: Identifying Complete Verbs

Reasons Paragraph written in class

1, 3, 5

1, 3, 5

WEEK Topics Readings and Class Preparation Assignment SLO’s 8 Due Dates Oct. 10 Oct. 12

Subject-Verb Agreement Grammar Quiz

Langan: Chapter 18 Quiz: Finding Subject & Verbs Langan Handout Midterm Exam

1, 3-5

1, 3, 5

WEEK Topics Readings and Class Preparation Assignment SLO’s 9 Due Dates Oct. 17 Oct. 19 Oct. 20

Reading: Relationships I The Essay Grammar Quiz The Essay Reading Quiz

Langan Handout Essay Assigned + Model Essay Quiz: Subject-Verb Agreement Essay Structure & the Thesis Statement Quiz: Relationships I

Last Day to Withdraw

without an F

1, 3-5

1, 3-5 5

1, 3-5

WEEK Topics Readings and Class Preparation Assignment SLO’s 10 Due Dates Oct. 23 Oct. 24 Oct. 26

Reading Relationships II Grammar Grammar Reading Quiz

Midterms Due Langan Handout Parallelism Handout Sentence Fragments (Powerpoint) Quiz: Relationships II

Typed Essay Outline with Thesis Statement due

1, 3-5 5

1, 3, 5 2, 4

WEEK Topics Readings and Class Preparation Assignment SLO’s

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Grammar Grammar Quiz Grammar

Run-ons, Comma Splices, and Fused Sentences (Powerpoint) Quiz: Fragments More work on Run-ons, Comma Splices, and Fused Sentences In-Class Writing

Thesis Statement and 3 Body Paragraphs written in class

5

1-5

WEEK Topics Readings and Class Preparation Assignment SLO’s 12 Due Dates Nov. 7 Nov. 9

General versus Specific Writing Grammar Quiz Writing Grammar Quiz

Powerpoint Quiz: Run-ons, Comma Splices, and Fused Sentences Introductions and Conclusions Quiz: Parallellism In-Class Writing

Essay Drafts returned Essay Introduction and Conclusion written in class

2-5

2, 4, 5

WEEK Topics Readings and Class Preparation Assignment SLO’s 13 Due Dates Nov. 14 Nov. 16

Main Comma Uses Writing In-Class Activity

Main Comma Uses Revision and Editing Review Peer Editing

Typed Revised 2nd Draft of Essay due in class AND on Blackboard

5

2-4 1-5

WEEK Topics Readings and Class Preparation Assignments SLO’s 14 Due Dates Nov. 21 Nov. 23

Pronoun Use Grammar Quiz

Pronoun Case, Agreement, and Reference Quiz: Main Comma Uses

Essay Draft Returned 5 5

WEEK Topics Readings and Class Preparation Assignments SLO’s 15 Due Dates

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Nov. 28 Nov. 30

Grammar Quiz

Quiz: Pronoun Use Student Conferences

5

WEEK Topics Readings and Class Preparation Assignments SLO’s 16 Due Dates Dec. 5 Dec. 7

Exam Review Final Exam: Essay

Final Draft of Essay Due in class + on Blackboard

1-5

1-5

Winter Break: December 18-January 7

Jan. 20

Grades Due

VII. Evaluation of Learning The grade weighting remains as follows:

Evaluation Methods Dates Weights

Quizzes (Grammar 10% and Reading 10%) Ongoing & Announced in Class 10% Writing Assignments (Brainstorming, Outlines, 1st and 2nd Essay Drafts, In-Class Editing, etc.)

Ongoing & Announced in Class 15%

Composition 1: Definition Paragraph 5% Composition 2: Exemplification Paragraph 5% Composition 3: Reasons Paragraph 10% Midterm Exam I & II (10% each) 15% Composition 4: Personal Narrative Essay (1st draft written

in class + 2 Revised Drafts Required) 20%

Final Exam I Dec. 12-17 20%

VIII. Grading System and Scale

University course work is measured in terms of quantity and quality. A credit normally represents one hour per week of lecture or recitation or not fewer than two hours per week of independent or laboratory work throughout a semester. The number of credits is a measure of quantity. The grade is a measure of quality. The university system for undergraduate grading is as follows:

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Grade Percentage Scores Grade Points A 95-100 4.00 A- 90-94 3.75 B+ 87-89 3.50 B 84-86 3.00 B- 80-83 2.75 C+ 77-79 2.50 C 74-76 2.00 C- 70-73 1.75 D+ 67-69 1.50 D 64-66 1.00 D- 60-63 0.75 F 0-59 0

IX. Methodologies for Teaching and Learning:

This is an interactive course that requires your participation in class through responses to assigned readings, discussions, and collaborative work. Assessment is based on your written work. It is necessary that you submit all the assignments and fulfil the other requirements in order to pass the course.

When you have material to read and respond to, ensure that you come prepared and ready to share your ideas. If you come to class without having completed the reading assignments, you will not comprehend what is being discussed, and will also be unable to contribute to the discussions.

X. Relevant Policies A. Academic Misconduct

1. The Honor Code and Honor System The Honor Code is an integral part of university life. Learners remain responsible,

therefore, for understanding the code’s provisions. Cheating and attempted cheating, plagiarism, lying, and stealing of academic work and related materials constitute Honor Code violations. In the spirit of the code, a student’s word is a declaration of good faith acceptable as truth in all academic matters. To maintain an academic community according to these standards, students and faculty must report all alleged violations to the Honor Committee.

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AURAK expects its learners to uphold high standards of academic integrity and conduct. In particular, learners must Attend classes regularly and punctually.

Be actively involved in class discussions and other course related classroom activities.

Complete assignments on time.

Meet the requirements for course and program completion.

Abide by high standards of academic integrity, ethics, and honesty.

Refrain from cheating on homework and examinations, plagiarizing other people’s work by submitting it as their own, or any other forms of academic dishonesty.

Adhere to the published test or examination rules and regulations.

Make every effort to maintain good academic standing.

Given the Internet and easy access to information and knowledge sources, the University commits itself to students learning in an ethical manner. For all academic assignments, project work, and presentations, learners must ensure that due acknowledgement is given to the source of any information which they incorporate in their work. The following are some examples of academic misconduct:

Cheating/using unfair means in examinations

Significant paraphrasing in written academic work that is unacknowledged

Unacknowledged use of information or ideas unless such ideas are

commonplace

Citing sources which student has not read or referred to

Breaching the word limit of assignments and mentioning wrong word count

Plagiarism

2. Plagiarism. Plagiarism is a serious academic offense. Plagiarism is the use of someone else’s ideas, words, projects, artwork, phrasing, sentence structure or other work without properly acknowledging the ownership (source) of the property (item). Plagiarism is dishonest because it misrepresents the work of someone else as one’s own. It is intellectual theft, because it robs others of credit for their work. Plagiarism takes many forms including:

Using someone else’s words without putting those words in quotation marks and providing full information about their source, sufficient information so that another person could easily locate the words that are being quoted, whether it is in an article, a book, or on the web.

Using unique, original ideas, phrases, sentences, paragraphs, or other materials, etc. from a single source or a variety of sources, such as a text, journal, web page, electronic source, design, artwork, etc. in one’s work without citing all sources.

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For a student found plagiarizing, the punishment requires assignment of a failing grade without the right to redo the assignment up to a failing grade in the course.

Examples of Plagiarism. Acts of plagiarism include, but are not limited to, the following, when a student 1. Hands in as “original” work prepared by someone else or preparing/completing someone else’s work. 2. Copies from a book or other publication without citing sources. 3. Uses the same work to satisfy the requirements of two or more courses (during the same or different semesters). 4. Has someone else rewrite a rough draft or rewriting a rough draft that is not their own work.

Violations of plagiarism are subject to evaluation according to the criterion of “reasonable doubt.” The student’s right to appeal and the procedures to be followed in carrying out the appeal of the University’s decision is clearly stated in the Student Handbook. Any violations of the University’s academic rules, regulations or directives are reported to the Vice President of Academic Affairs and may result in one of the following disciplinary measures.

Verbal or written warning

Repeating the semester

Dismissal from the university

Please refer to the relevant section in the Student Handbook and ensure a clear understanding of the provisions of the University honor code and honor system in order to avoid infringement of the policy and attendant penalization.

B. Concerns about grades or other course matters. Students are responsible for their learning experiences. If a student is concerned about a class matter, first discuss it with the instructor (Ms. Jill Manoukian If the matter is not resolved, the next step is to meet with the Department Chair (Dr. Khaleda Al Mansoori). If the student still has a concern, they may meet with the Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences (Dr. Gauvain). The matter is likely to be resolved before it reaches that point, but if it is not, and then the following positions are next on the organizational chart: the Vice President for Academic Affairs (Prof Bilal Akash), and, finally, the President (Professor Hassan Al Akim). Students who decide to “jump to the top” will be referred back to the appropriate next step.

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C. Assignment Policies

Compositions may be turned in late, but 5% will be deducted for each week day that they are late. After a full week, no late work will be accepted.

Scheduled in-class paragraphs cannot be made up if a student is absent: regard them as tests.

Make-up quizzes and exams will not be offered.

Major Assignments The major assignments will include four compositions (three in-class paragraphs and one essay) and two exams. Students will be allowed to revise and resubmit two of the three in-class paragraph compositions to raise their grades.

Guidelines and criteria for compositions will be provided in advance. The final soft-copy submission should include all prewriting, outlines, drafts, as well as show evidence of incorporating instructor feedback in the form of substantial revision in order to receive credit.

Additionally and per departmental policy, you will be required to submit final drafts of your compositions through Blackboard. No compositions will be accepted via email.

The compositions will be graded according to the following criteria: originality in conceptualization, effective structure and organization, imaginative use of language and wide range of vocabulary and sentence structure, correct grammar and punctuation, and evidence of careful proofreading. The final draft must be as free as possible of grammatical errors and must be proofread carefully. An excessive number of errors will severely compromise your grade.

Exams take place as indicated on the calendar. Each exam is cumulative, meaning all information covered in the course up until its administration may be tested. You must be present and on time for exams. No make-ups or extra time will be offered.

D. Attendance

If a student misses class, it is their responsibility to contact a classmate for information about what they missed: discussions, activities, handouts, notes, rescheduled dates, and assignments for the next class. Absent students are responsible for coming to the next class prepared and with any homework that might be due. “I was absent” is simply not an acceptable excuse for not having homework or being unprepared for class.

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Attendance is a core aspect of student retention, progression, and academic achievement. It is the university’s view that students who actively participate in their learning by attending classes regularly are more likely to achieve better results and successfully complete their courses. The university expects students to attend all learning and teaching sessions associated with their program, as set out in course schedules and syllabi. Such learning and teaching sessions include, but are not limited to, lectures, seminars, tutorials, workshops, laboratory and practical sessions, professional placements, field trips, industrial visits, and, in the case of directed or independent study students, scheduled meetings with supervisors.

Students are required to arrive on time for classes and remain for the duration of the teaching session. Late arrival at, and early departure from, teaching sessions is deemed disruptive, discourteous, unprofessional and unfair to other class members and tutors.

Students will be expected to –

o Attend all learning and teaching sessions associated with their program of study o Notify their course instructors in advance (in person, by phone or e-mail) that they

will be absent from time-tabled class sessions o Obtain prior permission from their instructor or course manager, for planned

absences of two or more consecutive class sessions during the semester o Provide a medical certificate or other corroborating evidence to explain their

absence, if required by the university.

Unsatisfactory student attendance includes failure to regularly attend learning and teaching sessions without providing a satisfactory reason to instructors for absence and/or persistent late arrival at, or early departure from, learning and teaching sessions.

Where a student fails to attend classes for two weeks cumulatively without the university’s permission, the student will receive a “non-attendance warning (NAW)”, and will be required to provide satisfactory explanation for their non-attendance. With each subsequent NAW issued, a formal report on the student’s non-attendance is made to their sponsor.

Where a student fails to attend classes for four or more weeks cumulatively, or where a recurring pattern of non-attendance (that is more than two NAWs) is observed, over the course of the semester, the student may be deemed to have failed the course, in which case he or she will receive an “F (Fail)” or “U (Unsatisfactory)” grade, as appropriate.

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Please note that telling your instructor why you were absent or that you were absent does not mean your absence is excused. The very lenient four-week non-attendance policy is in place to allow for some of life’s unexpected challenges (illness, family responsibilities, business, immigration, etc.); it does not grant you permission to miss class.

E. Withdrawal: If, by October 20th, you have met or exceeded the maximum for absences (12 class sessions in a S/Tu/Th course or 8 class sessions in a M/W course) for any reason, it is in your best interest to withdraw from the course to avoid receiving an F. October 20th is the last possible day to withdraw from a course. If you remain in the course beyond this point and exceed the maximum absences, you will receive an F in the course.

F. Mobile Phones: Mobile phones, pagers, and/or other communication devices must be turned off in the classroom. If a student makes or answers a call, makes or sends a text, they may leave the class to do so, but they remain outside the classroom itself for rest of the session and are marked absent for the session. G. Diversity and the Use of English. English is the common language of the AURAK

campus, and all use it. It is the only language to be used in the classroom. AURAK brings together students and faculty from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, which is one of the strengths of the university. This diversity provides an opportunity for one to share different experiences with others and to enlarge their understanding of the world. Classroom discussions and other activities must be conducted with courtesy and civility that show respect for each person and for their differences.

NOTE: It is the responsibility of each student to be familiar with all the information contained in this Course Syllabus.

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ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE REDEFINED


SEMESTER: FALL YEAR: 2016

Syllabus for BFIN 300: PRINCIPLES OF FINANCE

BLDG/Room No: B102

Course Class Timings: 4.00 - 4.50 PM, UTR

I. Instructor Information:

Name: Dr. Baliira Kalyebara

Office Hours: 1.00 - 2.00 PM; Room: C36

Email: [email protected]

II. Course: BFIN 300 – Principles of Finance

Course Credit Hours: 3

Pre-requisites: Nil

III. Course Description:

This course provides students with the fundamental principles of finance. It covers the

financial decisions that financial managers should make TO MAXIMISE

SHAREHOLDERS’ WEALTH OR FIRM VALUE. These financial decisions include

investment decisions; financing decisions; dividend decisions and working capital

decisions. Students are taught how to apply financial theories to real life financial

situations. Students are also introduced to different types of financial markets and

financial intermediaries and discuss their impact on corporations’ financial decisions

and on the country’s economy as a whole. It also discusses the difference between

profit maximisation and shareholders’ wealth maximisation. There is a general saying

in finance that “If you can’t measure it, you can’t control it” therefore, the course

requires a lot of calculations and making conclusions that help financial managers

make financial decisions and manage the financial performance and financial position

of corporations in order to MAXIMIZE SHAREHOLDER WEALTH OR FIRM VALUE..

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IV. Course Materials and Basic Resources:

Prescribed Textbook:

Gitman, L.J., Zutter, C.J. Principles of Managerial Finance, 14th edition, Pearson,

2015.

Recommended Reading: Selected readings and other resources will be available on

Blackboard.

Other materials and supplies:

Besley, S., Brigham, E. Principles of Finance, 6th edition, Cengage, 2013

(ISBN-13: 978-1-111-52736-5)

T. Krueger, Principles of Managerial Finance, 6th edition, Pearson, Prentice Hall, 2012

Web resources:

Websites: websites publishing financial and investment information for corporate entities

Central Bank of UAE http://www.centralbank.ae/en/index.php.

Arab Stock Market Information http://www.asmainfo.com/En/default.aspx.

Useful finance websites

http://bpal-global.com/Useful-Websites/index.php.

Aswath Damodaran Finance website

http://pages.stern.nyu.edu/~adamodar/.

Website for the earlier edition of Gitman and Zutter. Download

http://www.amazon.com/Principles-Managerial-Finance-13th-Edition/dp/0136119468.

http://www.centralbank.ae/en/index.php

http://www.asmainfo.com/En/default.aspx

http://bpal-global.com/Useful-Websites/index.php

http://pages.stern.nyu.edu/~adamodar/

http://www.amazon.com/Principles-Managerial-Finance-13th-Edition/dp/0136119468

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V. Course Goals and Student Learning Outcomes

Goals:

This course explains to students why you and I should have an understanding of basic

financial concepts to make appropriate financial decisions in short term as well as in

long term. However, the emphasis is on how financial managers should make financial

decisions to MAXIMIZE SHAREHOLDER WEALTH OR FIRM VALUE. It also

discusses of what financial markets are and what role they play in various financial

decisions that aim at MAXIMIZING SHAREHOLDER WEALTH OR FIRM VALUE

and our financial wealth to improve our standard of living.

Student Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this course, student should be able to:

SLO 1 Discuss the use of leverage in financial forecasting and explain

future values, present values, and the return on an investment

SLO 2

Explain the relationship between stock and bond prices and market

rates of return; and identify factors that affect the prices of stocks

and bonds.

SLO 3

Describe relevant cash flows that must be forecast to make

informed capital budgeting decisions, and the general process that

is followed when making investment decisions.

SLO 4 Explain key factors in financial statement analysis and why these

are important to managers and investors.

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Tentative Weekly Schedule

Week Chapters SLO

1 Chapter 1: The role of Managerial Finance 1,2

2 Chapter 5: Time value of money 1

3 Chapter 6: Interest rates and Bond valuation 2

4 Chapter 7: Stock Valuation 2

5 Chapter 7: Stock Valuation continued 2

6 Test

7 Chapter 8: Risk and Return 1

8 Mid Term Exam

9 Chapter 9: The cost of capital 1

10 Chapter 9: The cost of capital continued 1

11 Chapter 10: Capital Budgeting Techniques 3

12 Chapter 13: Leverage and capital Structure 1

13 Chapter 14: Payout Policy 3

14 Chapter 3: Financial Statements and Ratio Analysis 4

15 Revision

16 Final Exam


The assessment scheme has 5 components as listed below:

Methods Dates Weights

1. Test Week 6 20%

2. Mid Term Exam Week 8 20%

3. Assignment Week 11 20%

4. Final Exam Week 16 30%

5. Attendance 10%

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The aim of continuous assessment is to encourage students to improve their

knowledge and skills throughout the semester. While students who perform well in the

test stand to achieve a high grade in the course, those who do not perform well in this

early assessment will not be penalized if they perform well in the final examination.

Students who cannot sit this test due to illness or other serious reasons will be

assessed on their performance at an arranged time with their instructor.

Students who cannot sit the final examination, due to illness or other serious reasons

and can support their absence with documentary evidence will be provided a Special

Examination. No other special assessment will be provided.

Students who obtain a total mark (%age) between 55 and 59, inclusive, will be offered

a supplementary assessment. Students who pass the supplementary assessment will

be given a grade point of 1 (60%). No other supplementary exam will be offered if a

student does not sit the scheduled supplementary exam.

VIII. Mapping of Learning outcomes and assessments

Assessment Tool Grade Weightage

Mapping with Course Learning Outcomes

1 2 3 4

Test 20% x x

Mid Term Exam 20% x x x

Assignment 20% x x x x

Final Exam 30% x x x x

Class Participation 10% x x x x

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The University course work is measured in terms of quantity and quality. A credit normally

represents one hour per week of lecture or recitation or not fewer than two hours per week of

independent or laboratory work throughout a semester. The number of credits is a measure of

quantity. The grade is a measure of quality. The university system for undergraduate grading

is as follows:


A 90-100 4.0

B+ 85-89 3.5

B 80-84 3.0

C+ 75-79 2.5

C 70-74 2.0

D+ 65-69 1.5

D 60-64 1.0

F 00-59 0.0

IX. Methodologies for Teaching and Learning:

This course will be delivered as 3, 50-minutes sessions per week with emphasis on

problem solving, application and evaluation of contemporary finance issues. All the

information and resources required to learn this course including PowerPoint lecture

slides, practice questions and answers, workshop questions and answers will be

progressively posted on the Blackboard.

It is expected that students will spend at least ten hours per week studying this Course

(including these two sessions on campus). This time should be made up of reading,

doing research, and working on exercises. Please note that in periods where you need

to prepare for tests, the workload may be greater than usual.

X. Relevant Policies

Relevant policies [Except for the policy on academic misconduct, the inclusion

of the following is only suggested and is at the discretion of the instructor].

A. Academic Misconduct.

The Honor Code and Honor System

The Honor Code is an integral part of university life. It is the responsibility of the

students to understanding the code’s provisions. Cheating and attempted cheating,

plagiarism, lying, and stealing of academic work and related materials constitute Honor

Code violations. In the spirit of the code, a student’s word is a declaration of good faith

acceptable as truth in all academic matters. To maintain an academic community

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according to these standards, students and faculty must report all alleged violations to

the Honor Committee.

AURAK expects its students to uphold high standards of academic integrity and

conduct. In particular, students are required to:

Attend classes regularly and punctually.








Given the internet and easy access to information and knowledge sources, the

University is committed to students’ learning in an ethical manner. For all academic

assignments, project work, and presentations, students need to ensure that due

acknowledgement is given to the source of any information which they incorporate in

their work. The following are some examples of academic misconduct:



Unacknowledged use of information or ideas unless such ideas are commonplace



Plagiarism

Plagiarism. Plagiarism is a serious academic offence. Plagiarism is the use of

someone else’s ideas, words, projects, artwork, phrasing, sentence structure or other

work without properly acknowledging the ownership (source) of the property (item).

Plagiarism is dishonest because it misrepresents the work of someone else as one’s

own. It is intellectual theft as it robs others of credit for their work. Plagiarism takes

many forms including:

Using someone else’s words without putting those words in quotation marks and providing full information about their source, sufficient information so that another person could easily locate the words that are being quoted, whether it

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is in an article, a book, or on the web.

Using unique, original ideas, phrases, sentences, paragraphs, or other materials, etc. from a single source or a variety of sources such as a text, journal, web page, electronic source, design, artwork, etc. in one’s work without citing all sources. For a student found plagiarizing, the punishment will be a failing grade in the assignment without the right to redo the assignment up to a failing grade in the course.





Examples of Plagiarism. Acts of plagiarism include, but are not limited to, the

following

1. Handing in as ‘original’, work prepared by someone else or preparing/completing someone else’s work.

2. Copying from a book or other publication without citing sources.

3. Using the same work to satisfy the requirements of two or more courses (during the same or different terms).

4. Having someone else rewrite a rough draft or rewriting a rough draft that is not your own work.

Violations of plagiarism are subject to evaluation according to the criterion of

“reasonable doubt”. The student’s right to appeal and the procedures to be followed in

carrying out the appeal of the University’s decision is clearly stated in the Student

Handbook.

Any violations of the University’s academic rules, regulations or directives are reported

to the Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic Affairs and may result in one of the following

disciplinary measures.


Repeating the term

Dismissal from the University

Please refer to the relevant section in the Handbook and ensure a clear understanding

of the provisions of the University honor code and honor system in order to avoid

infringement of the policy and attendant penalization.

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B. Concerns about grades or other course matters. Students are responsible for

their learning experiences. If you are concerned about a class matter, first discuss it

with the instructor. If the matter is not resolved, the next step is to meet with the

Program Chair. If you still have a concern, meet with the Dean. The matter is likely

to be resolved before it reaches that point, but if it is not, then the following positions

are next on the organization chart: the Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs,

and, finally, the Vice Chancellor. Students who decide to “jump to the top” will be

referred back to the appropriate next step.

C. Assignments. University policy is that assignments are due on the date assigned.

Instructors may refuse to accept late assignments or lower the grade that would be

otherwise given.

D. Attendance. University policy is that students are to attend all classes and to

arrive on time. Verified emergencies may require an absence or delay, but habitual

tardiness or absence affects your learning and disrupts the class. Your presence is

important since student contributions are a significant part of classroom activity and

absence deprives others of your contributions.

According to current University Regulations for attendance,

Student with 2 absences: receives 5% warning


Student with 5 absences: receives 15% and fails the course

E. Mobile Phones: All mobile phones, pagers and/or other communication devices

should be turned off before entering the classroom.

F. Diversity and the Use of English. English is the common language of the

AURAK campus, the use of which includes everyone. It is the only language to be

used in the classroom. AURAK brings together students and faculty from diverse

cultural and linguistic backgrounds, which is one of the strengths of the university.

This diversity provides an opportunity to share our different experiences and enlarge

our understanding of the world. Classroom discussions and other activities are to be

conducted with courtesy and civility and respect for one another and for our

differences.

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CALCULATIONS IN FINANCE LIST OF SOME OF COMMON FORMULAE

Single sums

in te re s t ra te : j

C o m p o u n d im

FVn=PV(1+i)n

-n

n o r P V = F V (1 + i)

(1 )

n

n

F VP V

i

lo g

lo g (1 )

F V

P Vn

i

;

1

1nF V

iP V

1 1

m

jE A R

m

; FVn=PVejn

Bond

1 (1 )

(1 )

n

n

i F VP V P M T

i i

Perpetuity: P M T

P Vi

Ordinary Annuities

(1 ) 1n

n

iF V P M T

i

; ( )

(1 ) 1

n

n

i F VP M T

i

*lo g 1

1lo g

F V i

P M Tn

i

; 1 (1 )

ni

P V P M Ti

Solving for i, it is trial and error. Alternatively, you can

use a financial calculator.

( )

1 (1 )n

i P VP M T

i

;

*lo g 1

lo g (1 )

P V i

P M Tn

i

Annuities Due

( 1 )1 (1 )

ni

P V P M T P M Ti

Or PV ordinary annuity * (1+i)

Nominal interest rate (i)

i= R+r+rR

CAPM: Rj=Rf+(Rm-Rf)βj

Beta of security: *j

j jm

m

P

Return in general:

1

1n

n

n

PR

P

Return of a two-asset portfolio (Rp)

Rp= (w1*R1)+(w2*R2)

Standard deviation of a two-asset portfolio

212,1

2

2

2

2

2

1

2

12 wwww

P

Or

2 2 2 2

1 1 2 2 1 2 1 2 1, 2* * 2 * * * * *

pw w w w

Value of ordinary shares: 1

R e

DV e

g

Return for ordinary shares:

1

eR

e

Dg

V

Value of preference shares:

1 (1 )

n

n

n

DV p

R p

Return for preference shares: P

DR

P

1 (1 )

n

t

t

t

A C FN P V IO

k

1 (1 )

n

t

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ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, REDEFINED


BIOL Molecular Biology and Genetics Fall 2016

I. Course Title: University Biology II

Course Number: BIOL 114


II. Pre-requisites / co-requisites: Pre-requisites-BIOL 112 University Biology I,

Co-requisite BIOL 115 University Biology II Lab

III. Class Time and Location: Monday and Wednesday, 9:30- 10:45 AM, Room

B 101

IV. Instructor Information:

Name: Dr. Abdul Gafoor Puthiyaveetil

Office: Faculty Block C, Room No. 11

Office Hours: Tuesday 12:00-1:00 PM

Office Phone: 07-2210500 ext.1107

Office Fax: 07-2210300


V. Course Description:

This course is intended for science majors and pre-professionals in life sciences

and provides an introduction to Genetics, Microbiology and animal form and

function.

VI. Course Goals and Objectives:

To familiarize students with the basics of genetics, microbiology and

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animal form and function

To help students hone their critical thinking skills

VII. Student Learning Outcomes:

At the end of this course students will be able to:

CSLO 1: Demonstrate an understanding of the basics of genetics, microbiology and animal form and function

CSLO 2: Describe the structure and function of cells as the fundamental unit of life

CSLO 3: Explain the role of genes and proteins in reproduction and inheritance at cellular, individual, population, and ecosystem levels

CSLO 4: Describe the development and functions of different body systems in animals at the cellular and organism levels

CSLO 5: Describe the historical development of major ideas in biology

VIII. Course Materials and Basic Resources:

Campbell Biology, 9/E, Reece, Jane B., Campbell, Neil A., Cain, Michael L.,

Jackson, Robert B. and Minorsky, Peter V. 2011, Benjamin Cummings. ISBN-13:

9780321558237.

Student e-learning resources and useful websites available at

http://www.pearsonhighered.com/educator/product/Campbell-Biology-

9E/9780321558237.page

Course materials will be available through AURAK Blackboard, including the

syllabus, PowerPoint slides of lectures, assignments, model answers etc.

Other Resources: To be notified in class.

IX. Weekly Topics

Week Topics Assignment/ Quiz/Exams

Course Student Learning Outcome

1 Meiosis and Sexual Life Cycles CSLO1, CSLO2, CSLO 3,

CSLO 5

2 Basics of Genetics-Mendel and the Gene idea

CSLO1, CSLO2, CSLO 3, CSLO 5

3 Chromosomal Basis of Inheritance

Topic for Assignment 1 given, Quiz 1 (September 12)

CSLO1, CSLO2, CSLO3, CSLO 4, CSLO 5

4 Central Dogma of Molecular Genetics: From Gene to Protein

CSLO1, CSLO2, CSLO3

http://www.pearsonhighered.com/educator/product/Campbell-Biology-9E/9780321558237.page


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5 Molecular Basis of Inheritance CSLO1, CSLO2, CSLO 3

6 Introduction to microbes and the microbial groups

Quiz 2(October 3) CSLO1, CSLO2, CSLO3

7 Basic Principles of Animal Form and Function

Assignment 1 due CSLO1, CSLO2, CSLO3, CSLO 4, CSLO 5

8 Animal Nutrition Midterm examination October 12

CSLO1, CSLO2

9 Circulation and Gas Exchange Topic for Assignment 2

CSLO1, CSLO2, CSLO5

10 The Immune System CSLO1, CSLO2, CSLO 5

11 Osmoregulation and Excretion Quiz 3 ( November 2) CSLO1, CSLO2, CSLO 5

12 Hormones and the Endocrine System

CSLO1, CSLO2, CSLO 5

13 The Nervous system Assignment 2 due on November 21


14 Animal Reproduction, Animal Development

Quiz 4 (November 30) CSLO1, CSLO2, CSLO3, CSLO4, CSLO 5

15 Revision CSLO1, CSLO2, CSLO3,

CSLO4, CSLO 5

Final Exam Thursday, December 11th , 2016, 11:00 AM-1:00 PM

Guidelines for the Assignments will be provided at the time topic is provided. Several short homework assignments will be provided during the course and these will usually be due a week after being given unless informed otherwise by the instructor. Please note that the above is a tentative schedule and is subject to change. X. Evaluation of Learning:

Quizzes (4)

20% (4 x 5%)

Assignments: Assignment I Assignment II Homework

10% 10% 10%

Midterm Exam

20%

Final Exam 30%

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Homework assignments are usually due a week after being given, unless otherwise informed by the instructor. XI. Grading System and Scale University course work is measured in terms of quantity and quality. A credit normally represents one hour per week of lecture or recitation or not fewer than two hours per week of independent or laboratory work throughout a semester. The number of credits is a measure of quantity. The grade is a measure of quality. The university system for undergraduate grading is as follows:


A 90-100 4.0

B+ 85-89 3.5

B 80-84 3.0

C+ 75-79 2.5

C 70-74 2.0

D+ 65-69 1.5

D 60-64 1.0

F 0-59 0

Additional Grade Notations

Please refer to Pg. 40 of the University Catalog Book 2012 – 2013 . Course Policies

1. Attendance – Regular attendance in class is expected of all students. You are responsible for any work missed. If you are ill, an official and legitimate doctor’s excuse must be presented upon your return to class to qualify for an excused absence. Attendance will be taken in each class period. According to University Regulations for attendance as noted in the University Catalog 2012-2013,

“Students with two (2) unexcused absences will receive a 5% warning and students with three (3) unexcused absences will receive a 10% warning. Students with five (5) unexcused absences in a given semester or term will be considered as having failed the course and will receive a letter grade of “F” for the course.”

2. Courtesy – Please ensure that your phones, PDAs, and music are turned off during class. Sending or receiving text messages is considered a distraction and should not be conducted during class. Computers brought to the classroom are to be used for class notes only. Use of your computer for other reasons will be considered disruptive and disrespectful. You will be asked to cease the disruptive activity and leave your computer at home.

3. Conduct – The AURAK Honor Code defines the expected standards of academic conduct for all students. The Honor Code will be strictly

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enforced in this course(see section D). All assignments submitted shall be considered graded work, unless otherwise noted. All aspects of your coursework are covered by the Honor System. Cheating, plagiarism or falsification is expressly forbidden by the AURAK Honor Code. Any suspected violations of the Honor Code will be promptly reported to the Honor System. Honesty in your academic work demonstrates professional integrity.

4. You are required to read the syllabus and understand all policies and dates of submission for all assignments. There will be no extra-credit assignments allowed for individuals who wish to improve their grades because such extra-credit requests are unfair to the other students who take responsibility for their education and grade.

5. Assignments and Essays- The first assignment will be essay writing on a relevant topic. Topics for the essays will be given during the weeks indicated in the weekly topics outline. Students are encouraged to search online resources and rephrase the idea in the essays. Each essay will carry 10 % marks. Essays will be graded for relevance to topic, quality of material, citation of sources and writing style. An average of ten references are expected (online/ text books/ journal articles). Student poster and presentation will be evaluated based on the quality and appearance of the poster, relevance to the topic and student’s presentation skills and knowledge about the poster topic. Specific instructions will be given when the topics are given.

6. Homework Assignments- the topics will be distributed in the class and will be due in the dates indicated. Detailed instructions will be supplemented along with each home work.

7. Exams – Exams in this course are intended to test your knowledge base

of the literature and determine how well you can synthesize material. The exams will test for comprehension of content addressed up to the class period prior to exam. The format of exams will be multiple choice/ fill in the blanks/ true or false for the quizzes. Midterms and finals will have a combination of one word questions/ short answers/ figure drawings and essays.

8. Special Needs of Students - If you need course adaptations or

accommodations due to a disability, if you have any emergency medical information that the course instructor should know about, or if you need special arrangements in the event the building must be evacuated, please

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consult the instructor to make necessary arrangements. If you are still reading the syllabus, send an email to me and the first person to send me a mail will get a free candy bar. The instructor should be notified during the first two weeks of class, or as soon as possible if changes necessitate adaptations or accommodations within the duration of the semester.

9. Additional information

A. The American University of Ras Al Khaimah Student Handbook:

Be sure that you read the latest edition of The American University of Ras Al Khaimah Student Handbook. You will be held responsible for all that is contained therein. The following points repeat or supplement, but in no way are intended to contradict, the policies in your handbook. In case of conflict, the last word is the Student Handbook.

B. Make-up for missed exams or quizzes:

Ordinarily, a student will receive a score of ‘0’ for any missed exam or quiz. However, at the instructor’s discretion, this rule may be relaxed, and a make-up exam may be given, or an alternative method of evaluating the student’s knowledge of the course materials devised, only in the case of extreme emergencies (e.g., death in the family, severe illness) that are beyond the control of the student or when a student provides a written ‘excuse’ from a responsible party for missing the exam the next time he/she arrives on campus.

C. Late assignment/homework policy:

Assignments and homework should be handed in on the due date at the beginning of the class session. No late homework will be accepted for any reason.

D. Academic Misconduct:

Students should consult Pg. 29 – Pg. 34 of the University Catalog 2012 – 2013 for the University policies on Misconduct, Academic Integrity and Plagiarism.

The Honor Code and Honor System (excerpt from University Catalog 2012-2013)

AURAK Honor Code “To promote a stronger sense of mutual responsibility, respect, trust and fairness among all members of AURAK community and with the desire for greater academic and personal achievement, we, the student members of the university community, have set forth this honor code:

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Student members of the American University of Ras Al Khaimah community pledge not to cheat, plagiarize, steal, or lie in matters related to academic work”.

Students are responsible for understanding the above honor code’s provisions. Cheating and attempted cheating, plagiarism, lying, and stealing of academic work and related materials constitute Honor Code violations. In the spirit of the code, a student’s word is a declaration of good faith acceptable as truth in all academic matters until proven otherwise. To maintain an academic community according to these standards, students and faculty must report all alleged violations to the Student Affairs.

For all academic assignments, project work, and presentations, students need to ensure that due acknowledgement is given to the source of any information which they incorporate in their work. Students must ask their professors if they are unsure whether or not something constitutes academic misconduct in any form. The following are some examples of academic misconduct: - Cheating or using unfair means in examinations as determined by the professor.

- Significant paraphrasing in written academic work.

- Unacknowledged use of information or ideas unless such ideas are at common place.

- Citing sources which student has not read or referred to.

- Breaching the word limit of assignments and/or intentionally mentioning the wrong word count. Cheating may take many forms and here are a few examples: - Copying from another student’s paper during an exam, or allowing or encouraging another student to copy from your paper during an exam.

- Having someone else take your exam in your place, or taking an exam for someone else.

- Obtaining unauthorized access to exams and accepting exams obtained by unauthorized access.

Violations of Academic Integrity: Plagiarism This is a serious academic offense which constitutes the use of someone else’s ideas, words, projects, artwork, phrasing, sentence structure or other work without properly acknowledging its source. Plagiarism is dishonest because it misrepresents the work of someone else as one’s own. It is intellectual theft as it robs others of credit for their work. For a student found plagiarizing, the punishment can range from receiving a failing grade on that particular assignment without the right to redo the assignment all the way up to a student receiving a failing grade for the entire course.

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Plagiarism takes many forms and includes: - Using someone else’s words without putting these words in quotation marks.

- Handing in as ‘original’ work prepared by someone else or preparing/completing someone else’s work.

- Using unique, original ideas, phrases, sentences, paragraphs, etc. from a single source or a variety of sources such as a text, journal, web page, electronic source, design, artwork, etc. in one’s work without citing all sources.

- Using the same work to satisfy the requirements of two or more courses (during the same or different terms).

- Having someone else rewrite a rough draft or rewriting a rough draft that is not your own work. Violations of plagiarism are subject to evaluation according to the criterion of “reasonable doubt”. Any violation of the University’s academic rules, regulations or directives must be reported as soon as possible and may result in one or all of the following disciplinary measures: - Verbal or written warning

- Repeating the course

- Repeating the term

- Dismissal from the university Please refer to the relevant section of the new Student Handbook (pages

26-30) and ensure a clear understanding of the provisions of the University honor code and honor system in order to avoid infringement of the policy and attendant penalization.

E. Diversity and the Use of English. English is the common language of

the AURAK campus, the use of which includes everyone. It is the only language to be used in the classroom. AURAK brings together students and faculty from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, which is one of the strengths of the university. This diversity provides an opportunity to share our different experiences and enlarge our understanding of the world. Classroom discussions and other activities are to be conducted with courtesy and civility and respect for one another and for our differences.

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ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, REDEFINED


BIOL 114 University Biology II Spring 2016

III. Course Title: University Biology II

Course Number: BIOL 114


IV. Pre-requisites / co-requisites: Pre-requisites-BIOL 112 University Biology I,

Co-requisite BIOL 115 University Biology II Lab

III. Class Time and Location: Monday and Wednesday, 9:30- 10:45 AM, Room

G 207

IV. Instructor Information:

Name: Dr. Abdul Gafoor Puthiyaveetil

Office: Faculty Block C, Room No. 11

Office Hours: Sunday 12:00-1:00

Office Phone: 07-2210500 ext.1107

Office Fax: 07-2210300


V. Course Description:

This course is intended for science majors and pre-professionals in life sciences

and provides an introduction to Genetics, Microbiology and animal form and

function.

VI. Course Goals and Objectives:

To familiarize students with the basics of genetics, microbiology and

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animal form and function

To help students hone their critical thinking skills

VII. Student Learning Outcomes:

At the end of this course students will be able to:

CSLO 1: Demonstrate an understanding of the basics of genetics, microbiology and animal form and function

CSLO 2: Describe the structure and function of cells as the fundamental unit of life

CSLO 3: Explain the role of genes and proteins in reproduction and inheritance at cellular, individual, population, and ecosystem levels

CSLO 4: Describe the development and functions of different body systems in animals at the cellular and organism levels

CSLO 5: Describe the historical development of major ideas in biology

VIII. Course Materials and Basic Resources:

Campbell Biology, 9/E, Reece, Jane B., Campbell, Neil A., Cain, Michael L.,

Jackson, Robert B. and Minorsky, Peter V. 2011, Benjamin Cummings. ISBN-13:

9780321558237.

Student e-learning resources and useful websites available at

http://www.pearsonhighered.com/educator/product/Campbell-Biology-

9E/9780321558237.page

Course materials will be available through AURAK Blackboard, including the

syllabus, PowerPoint slides of lectures, assignments, model answers etc.

Other Resources: To be notified in class.

IX. Weekly Topics

Week Topics Assignment/ Quiz/Exams

Course Student Learning Outcome

1 Meiosis and Sexual Life Cycles CSLO1, CSLO2, CSLO 3,

CSLO 5

2 Basics of Genetics-Mendel and the Gene idea

CSLO1, CSLO2, CSLO 3, CSLO 5

3 Chromosomal Basis of Inheritance

Topic for Assignment 1 given, Quiz 1 February 10

CSLO1, CSLO2, CSLO3, CSLO 4, CSLO 5

4 Central Dogma of Molecular Genetics: From Gene to Protein

CSLO1, CSLO2, CSLO3



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5 Molecular Basis of Inheritance CSLO1, CSLO2, CSLO 3

6 Introduction to microbes and the microbial groups

Quiz 2(March 2) CSLO1, CSLO2, CSLO3

7 Basic Principles of Animal Form and Function

Assignment 1 due CSLO1, CSLO2, CSLO3, CSLO 4, CSLO 5

8 Animal Nutrition Midterm examination March 16

CSLO1, CSLO2

9 Circulation and Gas Exchange Topic for Assignment 2

CSLO1, CSLO2, CSLO5

Spring Break

10 The Immune System CSLO1, CSLO2, CSLO 5

11 Osmoregulation and Excretion Quiz 3 ( April 20) CSLO1, CSLO2, CSLO 5

12 Hormones and the Endocrine System


13 The Nervous system Assignment 2 due on May 11


14 Animal Reproduction, Animal Development

Quiz 4 (May 18) CSLO1, CSLO2, CSLO3, CSLO4, CSLO 5

15 Revision CSLO1, CSLO2, CSLO3,

CSLO4, CSLO 5

Final Exam Wednesday, May 26, 2016, 5:00 -7:00 PM Room G 207

Guidelines for the Assignments will be provided at the time topic is provided. Several short homework assignments will be provided during the course and these will usually be due a week after being given unless informed otherwise by the instructor. Please note that the above is a tentative schedule and is subject to change. X. Evaluation of Learning:

Quizzes (4)

20% (4 x 5%)

Assignments: Assignment I Assignment II

10% 20%

Midterm Exam

20%

Final Exam 30%

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XI. Grading System and Scale University course work is measured in terms of quantity and quality. A credit normally represents one hour per week of lecture or recitation or not fewer than two hours per week of independent or laboratory work throughout a semester. The number of credits is a measure of quantity. The grade is a measure of quality. The university system for undergraduate grading is as follows:

Grade Percentage Scores

Grade Points

A 90-100 4.0

A- 87-89 3.7

B+ 84-86 3.3

B 80-83 3.0

B- 77-79 2.7

C+ 74-76 2.3

C 70-73 2.0

C- 67-69 1.7

D+ 64-66 1.3

D 60-63 1.0

F 0-59 0

Additional Grade Notations

Please refer to Pg. 40 of the University Catalog Book 2012 – 2013 . Course Policies

10. Attendance – Regular attendance in class is expected of all students. You are responsible for any work missed. If you are ill, an official and legitimate doctor’s excuse must be presented upon your return to class to qualify for an excused absence. Attendance will be taken in each class period. According to University Regulations for attendance as noted in the University Catalog 2012-2013,

“Students with two (2) unexcused absences will receive a 5% warning and students with three (3) unexcused absences will receive a 10% warning. Students with five (5) unexcused absences in a given semester or term will be considered as having failed the course and will receive a letter grade of “F” for the course.”

11. Courtesy – Please ensure that your phones, PDAs, and music are turned off during class. Sending or receiving text messages is considered a distraction and should not be conducted during class. Computers brought

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to the classroom are to be used for class notes only. Use of your computer for other reasons will be considered disruptive and disrespectful. You will be asked to cease the disruptive activity and leave your computer at home.

12. Conduct – The AURAK Honor Code defines the expected standards of academic conduct for all students. The Honor Code will be strictly enforced in this course(see section D). All assignments submitted shall be considered graded work, unless otherwise noted. All aspects of your coursework are covered by the Honor System. Cheating, plagiarism or falsification is expressly forbidden by the AURAK Honor Code. Any suspected violations of the Honor Code will be promptly reported to the Honor System. Honesty in your academic work demonstrates professional integrity.

13. You are required to read the syllabus and understand all policies and dates of submission for all assignments. There will be no extra-credit assignments allowed for individuals who wish to improve their grades because such extra-credit requests are unfair to the other students who take responsibility for their education and grade.

14. Assignments and Essays- The first assignment will be essay writing on a relevant topic. Topics for the essays will be given during the weeks indicated in the weekly topics outline. Students are encouraged to search online resources and rephrase the idea in the essays. Each essay will carry 10 % marks. Essays will be graded for relevance to topic, quality of material, citation of sources and writing style. An average of ten references are expected (online/ text books/ journal articles). Student poster and presentation will be evaluated based on the quality and appearance of the poster, relevance to the topic and student’s presentation skills and knowledge about the poster topic. Specific instructions will be given when the topics are given.

15. Homework Assignments- the topics will be distributed in the class and will be due in the dates indicated. Detailed instructions will be supplemented along with each home work.

16. Exams – Exams in this course are intended to test your knowledge base

of the literature and determine how well you can synthesize material. The exams will test for comprehension of content addressed up to the class period prior to exam. The format of exams will be multiple choice/ fill in the blanks/ true or false for the quizzes. Midterms and finals will have a combination of one word questions/ short answers/ figure drawings and essays.

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17. Special Needs of Students - If you need course adaptations or accommodations due to a disability, if you have any emergency medical information that the course instructor should know about, or if you need special arrangements in the event the building must be evacuated, please consult the instructor to make necessary arrangements. If you are still reading the syllabus, send an email to me and the first person to send me a mail will get a free candy bar. The instructor should be notified during the first two weeks of class, or as soon as possible if changes necessitate adaptations or accommodations within the duration of the semester.

18. Additional information

D. The American University of Ras Al Khaimah Student Handbook:

Be sure that you read the latest edition of The American University of Ras Al Khaimah Student Handbook. You will be held responsible for all that is contained therein. The following points repeat or supplement, but in no way are intended to contradict, the policies in your handbook. In case of conflict, the last word is the Student Handbook.

E. Make-up for missed exams or quizzes:

Ordinarily, a student will receive a score of ‘0’ for any missed exam or quiz. However, at the instructor’s discretion, this rule may be relaxed, and a make-up exam may be given, or an alternative method of evaluating the student’s knowledge of the course materials devised, only in the case of extreme emergencies (e.g., death in the family, severe illness) that are beyond the control of the student or when a student provides a written ‘excuse’ from a responsible party for missing the exam the next time he/she arrives on campus.

F. Late assignment/homework policy:

Assignments and homework should be submitted using SafeAssign® feature on Blackboard. No late homework will be accepted for any reason.

D. Academic Misconduct:

Students should consult Pg. 29 – Pg. 34 of the University Catalog 2012 – 2013 for the University policies on Misconduct, Academic Integrity and Plagiarism.

The Honor Code and Honor System (excerpt from University Catalog 2012-2013)

AURAK Honor Code

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“To promote a stronger sense of mutual responsibility, respect, trust and fairness among all members of AURAK community and with the desire for greater academic and personal achievement, we, the student members of the university community, have set forth this honor code: Student members of the American University of Ras Al Khaimah community pledge not to cheat, plagiarize, steal, or lie in matters related to academic work”.

Students are responsible for understanding the above honor code’s provisions. Cheating and attempted cheating, plagiarism, lying, and stealing of academic work and related materials constitute Honor Code violations. In the spirit of the code, a student’s word is a declaration of good faith acceptable as truth in all academic matters until proven otherwise. To maintain an academic community according to these standards, students and faculty must report all alleged violations to the Student Affairs.

For all academic assignments, project work, and presentations, students need to ensure that due acknowledgement is given to the source of any information which they incorporate in their work. Students must ask their professors if they are unsure whether or not something constitutes academic misconduct in any form. The following are some examples of academic misconduct: - Cheating or using unfair means in examinations as determined by the professor.

- Significant paraphrasing in written academic work.

- Unacknowledged use of information or ideas unless such ideas are at common place.

- Citing sources which student has not read or referred to.

- Breaching the word limit of assignments and/or intentionally mentioning the wrong word count. Cheating may take many forms and here are a few examples: - Copying from another student’s paper during an exam, or allowing or encouraging another student to copy from your paper during an exam.

- Having someone else take your exam in your place, or taking an exam for someone else.

- Obtaining unauthorized access to exams and accepting exams obtained by unauthorized access.

Violations of Academic Integrity: Plagiarism This is a serious academic offense which constitutes the use of someone else’s ideas, words, projects, artwork, phrasing, sentence structure or other work without properly acknowledging its source. Plagiarism is dishonest because it misrepresents the work of someone else as one’s

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own. It is intellectual theft as it robs others of credit for their work. For a student found plagiarizing, the punishment can range from receiving a failing grade on that particular assignment without the right to redo the assignment all the way up to a student receiving a failing grade for the entire course.

Plagiarism takes many forms and includes: - Using someone else’s words without putting these words in quotation marks.

- Handing in as ‘original’ work prepared by someone else or preparing/completing someone else’s work.

- Using unique, original ideas, phrases, sentences, paragraphs, etc. from a single source or a variety of sources such as a text, journal, web page, electronic source, design, artwork, etc. in one’s work without citing all sources.

- Using the same work to satisfy the requirements of two or more courses (during the same or different terms).

- Having someone else rewrite a rough draft or rewriting a rough draft that is not your own work. Violations of plagiarism are subject to evaluation according to the criterion of “reasonable doubt”. Any violation of the University’s academic rules, regulations or directives must be reported as soon as possible and may result in one or all of the following disciplinary measures: - Verbal or written warning

- Repeating the course

- Repeating the term

- Dismissal from the university Please refer to the relevant section of the new Student Handbook (pages

26-30) and ensure a clear understanding of the provisions of the University honor code and honor system in order to avoid infringement of the policy and attendant penalization.

E. Diversity and the Use of English. English is the common language of

the AURAK campus, the use of which includes everyone. It is the only language to be used in the classroom. AURAK brings together students and faculty from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, which is one of the strengths of the university. This diversity provides an opportunity to share our different experiences and enlarge our understanding of the world. Classroom discussions and other activities are to be conducted with courtesy and civility and respect for one another and for our differences.

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE REDEFINED American University of Ras Al Khaimah

FALL 2016

Syllabus for EMMG 515 Room No: B112

Course Class Timings: Friday & Saturday: 10 am to 4.30pm

I. Instructor Information: Name : Dr.Vazeerjan Begum Office Hours : 9 to 10 am (Friday & Saturday) Email : [email protected]

II. Course: EMMG 515 – Strategic Management Course Credit Hours: 3

Pre-requisites: Graduate Standing

III. Course Description: The course deals with the formulation, implementation and evaluation of strategies designed to give organizations a competitive edge. Corporate, business and operational – level strategy types are treated, and the use of various strategy analysis frameworks and models are discussed. Additional emphasis is placed on strategy formulation in the context of business practice in the UAE/GCC. IV. Course Materials and Basic Resources: General Textbooks: Fundamentals of Strategy; Gerry Johnson, Richard Whittington & Kevan Scholes (2011), 2nd ed, Prentice-Hall; ISBN: 978-0273757252 Understanding Strategic Management, 2nd ed, by Anthony E. Henry, Oxford University Press, (2011); ISBN 978-0-19-958161-0 Web resources:

o Websites: Corporate websites providing vision/mission/competencies statements, organizational structures and strategic analysis or reports

V. Student Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course the student should be able to:

SLO 1 Analyze issues relevant to the formulation, development, implementation and evaluation of successful strategies for businesses

SLO 2 Critically evaluate frameworks, techniques and methods used for the analysis of corporate strategies

SLO 3 Develop critical awareness of the issues associated with managing business strategy

SLO 4

Demonstrate an ability to think strategically when dealing with complex business problems

SLO 5 Demonstrate advanced strategy research, analysis and communication skills


Tentative Schedule

Week

Topics /

In-Class Activities

Assessment Due Dates

SLO

Session 1

Introduction; Review of strategic concepts. Corporate, business and operational-level strategy types

1

Session 1

Strategy analysis frameworks for external analysis of the general and competitive environment (Part 1)

1,2

Session 2

Strategy analysis frameworks for external analysis of the general and competitive environment (Part 2)

1,2

Session 3

Industry and sector analysis frameworks 1,2

Session 3

Analysis of the Internal Environment – competencies, resources and capabilities Part 1)

1,2,3,4

Session 4

Analysis of the Internal Environment – value chain and financial analysis (Part 2)

Assignment #1 -

Case study based

analysis of local

UAE/GCC

external

environments for

SMEs

1,2,3,4

Session 5

Assessing organizational and sector performance – benchmarking & competitor group mapping

1,2,3,5

Session 5

Further work with corporate-level strategy 1,2,3,4

Session 6

International strategy & globalization issues

Assignment #2 –

Carrying out

1,2,3,4

detailed evaluation

of business-level

strategies for

specific

organizations in

the UAE

Session 7

Strategy and organizational culture; culture analysis frameworks

1,2,3,4

Session 7

Strategy and organizational structure; matching structure to strategy

1,2,3,4

Session 8

Strategic leadership; Impact of vision and mission formulation on strategic performance

2,3,4,5

Session 8

Ethics, Corporate Governance and Corporate Social Responsibility

2,3,4,5


Methods Dates Weights

Assignment 1 – Case Study Week 6 50%

Assignment 2 – Organisational Report Week 6 50%

Mapping of Learning outcomes and assessments

VIII. Grading System and Scale

University course work is measured in terms of quantity and quality. A credit normally represents one hour per week of lecture or recitation or not fewer than two hours per week of independent or laboratory work throughout a semester. The number of credits is a measure of quantity. The grade is a measure of quality. The university system for Master’s level post graduate grading is as follows:

Assessment Tool

Grade Weightage

Mapping with Course Learning Outcomes

1 2 3 4 5

Assignment #1 50% x x x x x

Assignment #2 50% x x x x x

IX. Methodologies for Teaching and Learning: The candidates are supported in the development of their understanding of the subject matter by being referred to a number of texts, websites and are also given appropriate handouts during the lecture delivery. The approach taken to learning on this course is a combination of input from the course tutors to explain concepts; group discussion which will explore the relevance of academic analysis to organizational practice and student presentations on current changes in the management of people within organizations and their implications the wider business environment. The role of the tutors is to provide a learning framework to meet course objectives however it should be highlighted that it is the responsibility of the student to become their own learning resource and every effort will be made to encourage student-centered learning and choice where possible. In order to achieve this however it is essential that students do more than just turn up for timetabled sessions. It means they should be fully prepared, being willing and able to make contributions to the sessions as well as being prepared to take on responsibility for the achievement of learning. Additionally, for the EMBA, the class sessions will typically be of a more discursive nature, with greater emphasis on the use of case studies and current managerial work experiences.

X. Relevant Policies

Relevant policies [Except for the policy on academic misconduct, the inclusion of the following is only suggested and is at the discretion of the instructor].

A. Academic Misconduct:

The Honor Code and Honor System

The Honor Code is an integral part of university life. Students are responsible, therefore, for understanding the code’s provisions. Cheating and attempted cheating, plagiarism, lying, and stealing of academic work and related materials constitute Honor Code violations. In the spirit of the code, a student’s word is a declaration of good faith acceptable as truth in all academic matters. To maintain an academic community according to these standards, students and faculty must report all alleged violations to the Honor Committee.

AURAK expects its students to uphold high standards of academic integrity and conduct. In particular, students are required to:

Attend classes regularly and punctually.








Given the internet and easy access to information and knowledge sources, the University is committed to students’ learning in an ethical manner. For all academic assignments, project work, and presentations, students need to ensure that due acknowledgement is given to the source of any information which they incorporate in their work. The following are some examples of academic misconduct:



Unacknowledged use of information or ideas unless such ideas are commonplace



Plagiarism

Plagiarism. Plagiarism is a serious academic offence. Plagiarism is the use of someone else’s ideas, words, projects, artwork, phrasing, sentence structure or other work without properly acknowledging the ownership (source) of the property (item). Plagiarism is dishonest because it misrepresents the work of someone else as one’s own. It is intellectual theft as it robs others of credit for their work. Plagiarism takes many forms including:

Using someone else’s words without putting those words in quotation marks and providing full information about their source, sufficient information so that another person could easily locate the words that are being quoted, whether it is in an article, a book, or on the web.

Using unique, original ideas, phrases, sentences, paragraphs, or other materials, etc. from a single source or a variety of sources such as a text, journal, web page, electronic source, design, artwork, etc. in one’s work without citing all sources. For a student found plagiarizing, the punishment will be a failing grade in the assignment without the right to redo the assignment up to a failing grade in the course.





Examples of Plagiarism. Acts of plagiarism include, but are not limited to, the following

1. Handing in as ‘original’, work prepared by someone else or preparing/completing someone

else’s work.

2. Copying from a book or other publication without citing sources.

3. Using the same work to satisfy the requirements of two or more courses (during the same or different terms).

4. Having someone else rewrite a rough draft or rewriting a rough draft that is not your own work.

Violations of plagiarism are subject to evaluation according to the criterion of “reasonable doubt”. The student’s right to appeal and the procedures to be followed in carrying out the appeal of the University’s decision is clearly stated in the Student Handbook.

Any violations of the University’s academic rules, regulations or directives are reported to the Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic Affairs and may result in one of the following disciplinary measures.


Repeating the term

Dismissal from the University

Please refer to the relevant section in the Handbook and ensure a clear understanding of the provisions of the University honor code and honor system in order to avoid infringement of the policy and attendant penalization.

B. Concerns about grades or other course matters. Students are responsible for their learning experiences. If you are concerned about a class matter, first discuss it with the instructor. If the matter is not resolved, the next step is to meet with the Program Chair. If you still have a concern, meet with the Dean. The matter is likely to be resolved before it reaches that point, but if it is not, then the following positions are next on the organization chart: the Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, and, finally, the Vice Chancellor. Students who decide to “jump to the top” will be referred back to the appropriate next step.

C. Assignments. University policy is that assignments are due on the date assigned. Instructors may refuse to accept late assignments or lower the grade that would be otherwise given.

D. Attendance. University policy is that students are to attend all classes and to arrive on time. Verified emergencies may require an absence or delay, but habitual tardiness or absence affects your learning and disrupts the class. Your presence is important since student contributions are a significant part of classroom activity and absence deprives others of your contributions.

According to current University Regulations for attendance,



Student with 5 absences: receives 15% and fails the course

E. Mobile Phones: All mobile phones, pagers and/or other communication devices should be turned off before entering the classroom.

F. Diversity and the Use of English. English is the common language of the AURAK campus, the use of which includes everyone. It is the only language to be used in the classroom. AURAK brings together students and faculty from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, which is one of the strengths of the university. This diversity provides an opportunity to share our different experiences and enlarge our understanding of the world. Classroom discussions and other activities are to be conducted with courtesy and civility and respect for one another and for our differences.

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