SDG

Collage

Course

SDG 1 – No Poverty

CAS

SOC 301 Population, Society & Development in the GCC 3.00 Prerequisite: Any course in SOC, POLI, HIST Population, Society & Development in the GCC

SDG 1 – No Poverty

CBA

ECON 101 Principles of Microeconomics Topics: Externalities and Public Goods This course is an introduction to the determinants of household demand, production and cost, and market prices. The principles of individual decision-making behavior in relation to understanding goods, services, and resource markets will be examined.

SDG 2 – Zero Hunger

CAS

SOC 301 Population, Society & Development in the GCC 3.00 Prerequisite: Any course in SOC, POLI, HIST Population, Society & Development in the GCC

SDG 3 – Good

Health & WellBeing

CAS

PHED 101 Introduction to Physical Education 3.00 Prerequisite: ENGL 098 / 100/ 110/ 112 This course is designed to provide an overview of physical activity and lifetime personal fitness. The course introduces different components of fitness, different types of aerobic/anaerobic exercises, flexibility and body composition, muscular strength and endurance and management of personal fitness and nutrition. The course covers a variety of lifetime activities that promote health and well-being.

SDG 3 – Good

Health & WellBeing

CBA

MGMT 241 Introduction to Business Laws & Ethics Topics: ethics and social responsibility of organizations. The course Introduction to Business Law and Ethics considers important legal principles that affect businesses and moral-ethical issues that confront them. While the course aims to provide students with a broad based knowledge of legal principles applicable globally, it also stresses the moral-ethical obligation and the importance of ethics in relation to legal principles taught. Topics include: an introduction to business law, jurisdiction and alternative dispute resolution, ethical issues that confront modern businesses, intentional and unintentional business torts, requirements of a valid contract, discharge of contract, breach of contract, sole proprietorship, partnerships, corporate formation, negotiable instruments and the banking environment.

SDG 3 – Good

Health & WellBeing

CBA

MGMT 351 Human Resources Management Topics: – HR practices and Gender equity. In-depth examination of human resources management from a strategic perspective. Topics examined include Affirmative action and Equal Employment opportunities, Job Analysis, recruitment, selection, training and development, performance management and appraisal, compensation, Safety and Health, legal issues, labor relations and Global Human Resource Management. In addition to providing more details in terms of content, this course will be an active learning approach. Students will also spend a great deal of time in class discussing ideas, participating in exercises, and practicing the skills necessary to perform well in this class and beyond.

SDG 3 – Good

Health & WellBeing

CBA

MGMT 471 Role of the Global Corporation Topics: ethics and social responsibility of global organizations. The purpose of this course is to create awareness of controversial issues about international business. Students will gain a better understanding of resistance to, and criticism of, international business and will become better prepared for dealing with these issues and problems.

SDG 3 – Good

Health & WellBeing

CBA

MGMT 551 Human Resources Management Topics: – HR practices and Gender equity. In-depth examination of human resources issues from the perspective of contemporary management. Topics include employee selection, performance appraisal, training and development, compensation, legal issues, and labor relations.

SDG 3 – Good

Health & WellBeing

CBA

MGMT 571 International Business Topics: ethics and social responsibility of International organizations. This is a fundamental international business course aiming at introducing students to the general business environment that impacts conducting business across borders. Topics covered to include: Overview of International Business & Globalization, Culture, Government and Legal Systems,

Trade & Factor Mobility Theory, Trade Protectionism, Economic Integration and

Cooperation, Ethics & Social Responsibility, Strategies for International Business,

Modes of Trading Internationally, and Forms and Ownership of Foreign Production.

SDG 4 –

Quality

Education

CAS

EDU 259 Introduction to Learners & Learning (non-education majors) 3.00 Prerequisite: ENGL 112 & (Literature/Linguistics students only) Focuses on the development of infants, children and adolescents focusing on the role of appropriate home and educational environments in fostering positive physical, cognitive, social and moral outcomes. Emphasis will also be placed on developing an understanding of the learning process in an effort to facilitate the development of independent learners. Reading relevant research will be combined with technology based assignments to investigate both biological and sociocultural forces that shape the development process.

SDG 4 –

Quality

Education

CAS

EDU 260 Introduction to Special Education 3.00 Prerequisite: ENGL 112 Provides students with information regarding the characteristics of persons with various disabilities included in IDEA. Students will learn the historical and legal issues regarding special education; as well as the methods used to identify, plan and implement instructional strategies to help disabled students.

SDG 4 –

Quality

Education

CAS

EDU 261 Introduction to Education Leadership 3.00 Prerequisite: ENGL 112 & Education Major Outlines the historic, theoretical, and practical viewpoints on leadership and follower-ship, different theories of leadership, management aspects of leadership, vision building, professional ethics, working with groups, educational program, development, and the political, social, cultural and legal aspects related to educational leadership.

SDG 4 –

Quality

Education

CAS

EDU 262 Universal Human Rights: Ideals & Realities 3.00 Prerequisite: GEPT / TOEFL Score / ENGL 110 Aims to defend the position that human rights are universal rights by unpacking the concept of universal human rights: its historical beginnings, its possible religious and cultural influences and conflicts, and the ongoing contentions that surround it. Addresses ongoing local, regional, and global rights issues and violations and discusses the transformative power of education for human rights. This course equips students with the knowledge, skills and values necessary to contribute to the worldwide human rights dialogue.

SDG 4 –

Quality

Education

CAS

EDU 350 Introduction to Online Learning & Teaching 3.00 Prerequisite: ENGL 112 & Education Major Provides education students with a basic understanding of how to conceptualize, design and interpret research. Students learn how to read, interpret and critique research from different paradigms; formulate meaningful research questions; evaluate and conduct a literature review; and conceptualize a study.

SDG 4 –

Quality

Education

CAS

EDU 351 Introduction to Teaching 3.00 Prerequisite: ENGL 120, 205 & (EDU 352, 353, 354) coreq Explores the multiple roles and functions of professional teaching including: communication, leadership, management skills, use of technology and identification of needs of diverse populations. Portfolio preparation will be introduced. A minimum of 15 field experience hours is required.

SDG 4 –

Quality

Education

CAS

EDU 352 Introduction to Schools 3.00 Prerequisite: ENGL 120, 205 & (EDU 351, 353, 354) coreq Examines selected concepts and principles underlying public education will be covered. A minimum of 20 hours of observation in schools is required.

SDG 4 –

Quality

Education

CAS

EDU 353 Introduction to Learners and Learning 3.00 Prerequisite: ENGL 120, 205 &

(EDU 351,352,354) coreq Focuses on the role of appropriate educational environments in fostering positive physical, cognitive, social and moral outcomes. Reading relevant research will be combined with experiences in the field and technology-based assignments to investigate both biological and socio-cultural forces that shape the development process. A minimum of 10 field experience hours required.

SDG 4 –

Quality

Education

CAS

EDU 354 Historical & Philosophical Foundations of Education 3.00 Prerequisite: ENGL 120, 205 & (EDU 351,352,353) coreq Investigates the history, philosophies, and purposes of education, with an emphasis on the roles of public schools, the role of the teacher as a change agent, the influence of technology on today’s classrooms, and both western and non-western educational practices and traditions.

SDG 4 –

Quality

Education

CAS

EDU 355 Introduction to Instructional Methods 3.00 Prerequisite: Any 3 course EDU 351, 352, 353, 354 Focuses on skill development in planning instruction, selecting content, use of various teaching methods, designing assessment, developing classroom climate and management strategies. The course includes participation in professional development through observing students in a school setting, microteaching, using educational technology and portfolio development. A minimum of 12 field experience hours required.

SDG 4 –

Quality

Education

CAS

EDU 356 The Psychology of Teaching and Learning 3.00 Prerequisite: Any 3 course EDU 351, 352, 353, 354 Applies of the principles of psychology to an understanding of the dynamics of teaching behavior and learning behavior. Course material also involves both theoretical and practical approaches to analysis of the learning environment of the school. This course is required of all who are preparing to teach.

SDG 4 –

Quality

Education

CAS

EDU 357 Teaching Reading in Secondary School Content Areas 3.00 Prerequisite: Any 3 course EDU 351, 352, 353, 354 Focuses on methods and materials for improving reading and study strategies in content area classes in secondary school.

A minimum of 20 hours of observation in schools is required.

SDG 4 –

Quality

Education

CAS

EDU 358 Writing for Teachers 3.00 Prerequisite: Any 3 course EDU 351, 352, 353,

354 Covers techniques for teaching writing to both native speakers of English and EFL learners and includes all aspects of the teaching processing; readings in current theory and research on writing and the implications for teachers. Guides and assists in maturing the writing skills of future teachers. A minimum of 20 hours of observation in school is required.

SDG 4 –

Quality

Education

CAS

EDU 451 Classroom Assessment 3.00 Prerequisite: Any 3 course - EDU 355, 356, 357, 358 Introduces methods of evaluation in the classrooms, including traditional testing, performance assessment, and task based assessment. Includes discussion of test development, construct validity, reliability and practicality. A minimum of 20 hours of observation in schools is required.

SDG 4 –

Quality

Education

CAS

EDU 452 Instructional Materials Development 3.00 Prerequisite: Any 3 course - EDU 355, 356, 357, 358 Introduces the criteria to use in selection of instructional materials (cultural appropriateness, coverage of required content, presentation of content, and practically) and introduces development of classrooms materials to supplement the course textbook. Supplementary materials would include teachermade worksheets, work cards, overhead projector transparencies, posters, pictures and games.

SDG 4 – Quality

Education

CAS

EDU 453 Technology Assisted Learning 3.00 Prerequisite: Any 3 course - EDU 355, 356, 357, 358 Introduces how language learning classrooms can benefit from the use of computer technology and language learning software, including writing instructions enhanced through word processing in the classrooms; interactive software programs to supplement instructions in vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and pragmatics; computerized assessment, internet-based information searching; and presentation software.

SDG 4 –

Quality

Education

CAS

EDU 454 Classroom Management 3.00 Prerequisite: Any 3 course - EDU 355, 356, 357, 358 Focuses on the classroom management skills required for student teachers to achieve and maintain discipline in the classroom. Includes lesson planning, organization and pacing, choice of appropriate instructional methodology, classroom interaction and student motivation. A minimum of 20 hours of observation in schools is required.

SDG 4 –

Quality

Education

CAS

EDU 455 The Curriculum and Methods of Teaching English 3.00 Prerequisite: Any 3 course - EDU 355, 356, 357, 358 Examines the scope and sequence of English courses in the school curriculum with emphasis on the selection and organization of materials and methods of instruction and evaluation. Prepares students for student teaching by providing in depth study of the English curriculum used in the State of Kuwait. Course includes 15 hours of peer tutoring in the GUST FPU and 15 hours of observation in the GUST FPU as assigned by instructor. Taken prior to student teaching and concurrently with EDU 451, 452, 453 & 454.

SDG 4 –

Quality

Education

CAS

EDU 457 Secondary School Student Teaching 12.00 Prerequisite: EDU 451 & 452 & 453 & 454 & 455 Provides students with clinical teaching experience in secondary school classrooms under university and school supervision.

SDG 4 –

Quality

Education

CAS

EDU 458 Student Teaching Seminar 2.00 Prerequisite: EDU 457 coreq Explores educational philosophy, teaching strategies, and instructional technology in the classroom setting. Seminar topics include classroom environment, teaching strategies, classroom management, assessment, and professional development.

SDG 4 –

Quality

Education

CAS

Major Sheet for EDU Program

https://www.gust.edu.kw/sites/default/files/ueng_english_edu_2001.PDF

SDG 4 –

Quality

Education

CBA

MGMT 351 Human Resources Management Topics: – HR practices and Gender equity. In-depth examination of human resources management from a strategic perspective. Topics examined include Affirmative action and Equal Employment opportunities, Job Analysis, recruitment, selection, training and development, performance management and appraisal, compensation, Safety and Health, legal issues, labor relations and Global Human Resource Management. In addition to providing more details in terms of content, this course will be an active learning approach. Students will also spend a great deal of time in class discussing ideas, participating in exercises, and practicing the skills necessary to perform well in this class and beyond.

SDG 4 –

Quality

Education

CBA

MGMT 551 Human Resources Management Topics: – HR practices and Gender equity. In-depth examination of human resources issues from the perspective of contemporary management. Topics include employee selection, performance appraisal, training and development, compensation, legal issues, and labor relations.

SDG 5 –

Gender

Equality

CAS

SOC 120 Gender Roles in Society 3.00 Prerequisite: GEPT / TOEFL Score / ENGL 110 Introduces students to the sociological analysis of gender roles in mainstream society, with specific focus on the social constructional approach to gender in the social institutions of family, work, education and politics, Theories of Biology and Psychology will be compared to Sociological theories to explore the nature and nurture debates on gender roles, as will research on feminism and masculinities. The relationship between gender roles and social inequality and individual and social consequences of changing gender roles in contemporary society will be explored.

SDG 5 –

Gender

Equality

CBA

MGMT 351 Human Resources Management Topics: – HR practices and Gender equity In-depth examination of human resources management from a strategic perspective. Topics examined include Affirmative action and Equal Employment opportunities, Job Analysis, recruitment, selection, training and development, performance management and appraisal, compensation, Safety and Health, legal issues, labor relations and Global Human Resource Management. In addition to providing more details in terms of content, this course will be an active learning approach. Students will also spend a great deal of time in class discussing ideas, participating in exercises, and practicing the skills necessary to perform well in this class and beyond.

SDG 5 –

Gender

Equality

CBA

MGMT 551 Human Resources Management Topics: – HR practices and Gender equity. In-depth examination of human resources issues from the perspective of contemporary management. Topics include employee selection, performance appraisal, training and development, compensation, legal issues, and labor relations.

SDG 6 – Clean

Water and

Sanitation

CAS

BIOL 103 Environmental Biology 3.00 Prerequisite: ENGL 098/100/110/112 & non CS Examines the organization of natural ecosystem as it relates to the human community. Basic ecological principles are applied to current environmental issues. Among the topics to be examined are past and present uses and abuses of natural resources; environmental ethics and public policy; global environmental problems; human population growth; pollution; waste disposal; habitat loss; species extinction; and strategies for attaining a sustainable earth

SDG 7–

Affordable and

Clean Energy

CAS

BIOL 103 Environmental Biology 3.00 Prerequisite: ENGL 098/100/110/112 & non CS Examines the organization of natural ecosystem as it relates to the human community. Basic ecological principles are applied to current environmental issues. Among the topics to be examined are past and present uses and abuses of natural resources; environmental ethics and public policy; global environmental problems; human population growth; pollution; waste disposal; habitat loss; species extinction; and strategies for attaining a sustainable earth

SDG 7–

Affordable and

Clean Energy

CAS

CHEM 103 Environmental Chemistry 3.00 Prerequisite: ENGL 098/100/110/112 & non CS Introduces chemistry conceptually; focusing on its eminent role in our everyday life, majorly in the environment. Highlights the chemical principles with little emphasis on calculations for non-science major students. Provides essential topics; Molecular Reasons. The chemist's toolbox, Atoms and Elements, Molecules, Compounds, and Chemical Reactions, Energy for Today and Tomorrow, The Air Around Us, The Liquids & Solids Around Us; Especially Water, Acids and Bases.

SDG 8–

DECENT WORK

AND

ECONOMIC

GROWTH

CBA

MGMT 201 Introduction to Management Topics: social responsibility of organizations. This course examines a wide range of business theory and practical applications related to effective management practices. In addition to learning about what management is and what managers do, learners will also explore and assess their own management styles and the implications of their findings. Learners

apply critical thinking skills pertaining to core business functions. Focus is on contributing factors to management, such as communication, the role of the manager, design of the organization, ethical issues, social responsibility and globalization. The course format emphasizes the application of management roles and competencies through experiential activities, group exercises and case analysis.

SDG 8–

DECENT WORK AND

ECONOMIC

GROWTH

CBA

MGMT 471 Role of the Global Corporation Topics: ethics and social responsibility of global organizations. The purpose of this course is to create awareness of controversial issues about international business. Students will gain a better understanding of resistance to, and criticism of, international business and will become better prepared for dealing with these issues and problems.

SDG 8–

DECENT WORK AND

ECONOMIC GROWTH

CBA

MGMT 571 International Business Topics: ethics and social responsibility of International organizations. This is a fundamental international business course aiming at introducing students to the general business environment that impacts conducting business across borders. Topics covered to include: Overview of International Business & Globalization, Culture, Government and Legal Systems,

Trade & Factor Mobility Theory, Trade Protectionism, Economic Integration and

Cooperation, Ethics & Social Responsibility, Strategies for International Business,

Modes of Trading Internationally, and Forms and Ownership of Foreign Production.

SDG 8–

DECENT WORK AND

ECONOMIC

GROWTH

CBA

ACCT 410: International Accounting and Multinational Enterprises Topics: Corporate Social Responsibility, Chapter 5 The course: (i) emphasizes the importance of reporting to “stakeholders”: employees, customers, suppliers, governments, activist groups, the general public, in addition to investors, (ii) explains the measurement and communication of information about a company’s effects on employee welfare, the local community, and the environment, and (iii) outlines the integrations of “Sustainability” reports with economic, social, and environmental performance – the so called “Triple Bottom Reporting” which addresses profits, people and planet.

SDG 9 – Industry,

Innovation and

Infrastructure

CAS

CSC 101 Introduction to Computer Science 3.00 Prerequisite: (ENGL 100 pre or co) CS & MIS students can take course only before finishing 45 credits. Introduction to computer science and programming. Topics include information and data representation, hardware, programming methodology, algorithm design, abstract data types, programming language, operating systems, applications and communications.

SDG 9 – Industry,

Innovation and

Infrastructure

CAS

CSC 102 Application Development for Beginners 3.00 Prerequisite: (ENGL 100 pre or co) . CS & MIS students can take course only before finishing 45 credits.

Introduction to application development. Topics include: basics of problem solving techniques, game programming, mobile applications.

SDG 9 – Industry,

Innovation and

Infrastructure

CAS

CSC 122 Introduction to Computer Programming 3.00 Prerequisite: ENGL 098/100/110/112 & CS student An introductory course to problem solving and computational thinking using computer programming. Topics include: problem solving fundamentals, programming basics, variables and expressions, input/output, control structures, functions, strings and files.

SDG 9 – Industry,

Innovation and

Infrastructure

CAS

CSC 123 Fundamentals of Web Design 3.00 Prerequisite: ENGL 100 coreq Web design practices using modern technologies. Topics include: Website basic elements, Web page design, creating site content, and launching a web site.

SDG 9 – Industry,

Innovation and

Infrastructure

CAS

CSC 125 Object Oriented Programming I 3.00 Prerequisite: CSC 122 Programming fundamentals from an object oriented design perspective. Topics include: basic procedural concepts, objects, classes, interface, methods, encapsulation, information hiding, and inheritance.

SDG 9 – Industry,

Innovation and

Infrastructure

CAS

CSC 225 Programming and Data Structures 3.00 Prerequisite: CSC 125 Advanced programming techniques using data structures. Topics include recursion, lists, stacks, queues, trees, graphs, and hash tables.

SDG 9 – Industry,

Innovation and

Infrastructure

CAS

CSC 226 Object Oriented Programing II 3.00 Prerequisite: CSC 225 coreq Object oriented analysis, design, and advanced programming concepts. Topics include: polymorphism, abstract classes, interfaces, exception handling, graphical user interface, and modelling notations.

SDG 9 – Industry,

Innovation and Infrastructure

CAS

CSC 230 Digital Systems 4.00 Prerequisite: CSC 125 Introductory course in digital logic and its specification and simulation. Number systems. Binary arithmetic. Boolean algebra. Combinational logic design. Sequential logic design (controllers). Data Path components (e.g. Registers, adders, register files , etc.). Memory components (e.g. RAM, ROM). Register transfer level (RTL) design.

SDG 9 – Industry,

Innovation and

Infrastructure

CAS

CSC 235 Programming Challenges 3.00 Prerequisite: CSC 225 Practicing advanced problem solving techniques: arrays, stacks, queues, strings, sorting, arithmetic, algebra, combinatorics, number theory, backtracking, geometry, graphs algorithms and traversals. Introduction to dynamic programming, preparing students majoring in computer science for international and regional ACM programming contests.

SDG 9 – Industry,

Innovation and

Infrastructure

CAS

CSC 270 Computer Systems: Architecture and Organization 3.00 Prerequisite: CSC 230 Computer architecture and organization. Topics include performance evaluation, instruction, set architecture, data path, control unit, pipelining, memory hierarchy, storage, and other I/O topics.

SDG 9 – Industry,

Innovation and

Infrastructure

CAS

CSC 271 Computer Systems: Programming 3.00 Prerequisite: CSC 270 Introduction to systems programming in Unix/Linux environment. Topics include scripting, libraries, utilities, development tools, piping, binary files, exception handling, command-line arguments, and symbolic debugging.

SDG 9 – Industry,

Innovation and

Infrastructure

CAS

CSC 275 Advanced Programming with Unix 3.00 Prerequisite: CSC 225 as prerequisite or corequisite Exploration of the Unix operating system, including its tools and utilities for program development, such as makefile, piping and redirection, shell scripts, regular expressions, and symbolic debuggers. In addition, this course explores advanced features of the C programming language, including various file processing, command-line and variable arguments, exception handling, and generic interfacing.

SDG 9 – Industry,

Innovation and

Infrastructure

CAS

CSC 290 Data Science 3.00 Prerequisite: CSC 125 & MATH 221 Introduction to Data Science. Topics include data acquisition, data management, data preparation and integration, data analysis, model development and deployment, and visualization.

SDG 9 – Industry,

Innovation and

Infrastructure

CAS

CSC 300 Discrete Structures 3.00 Prerequisite: CSC 125 & MATH 140 This course introduces discrete structures. Topics include: basic logic, sets, relations, functions, proof techniques, counting methods, recursion, trees and graphs.

SDG 9 – Industry,

Innovation and

Infrastructure

CAS

CSC 301 Web Application Development 3.00 Prerequisite: CSC 226 & 361 coreq Introduction to web development. Topics include client/server side scripting, dynamic websites, web services, database connectivity, security, and authentication.

SDG 9 – Industry,

Innovation and

Infrastructure

CAS

CSC 313 Design and Analysis of Algorithms 3.00 Prerequisite: CSC 225 & 300 Design & analysis of recursive and non-recursive algorithms. Topics include asymptotic analysis of algorithm efficiency, algorithm design techniques (e.g. divide-andconquer, dynamic programming, greedy approaches) and their applications to computational problems, and introduction to parallel algorithms.

SDG 9 – Industry,

Innovation and

Infrastructure

CAS

CSC 313 Design and Analysis of Algorithms 3.00 Prerequisite: CSC 225 & 300 Design & analysis of recursive and non-recursive algorithms. Topics include asymptotic analysis of algorithm efficiency, algorithm design techniques (e.g. divide-andconquer, dynamic programming, greedy approaches) and their applications to computational problems, and introduction to parallel algorithms.

SDG 9 – Industry,

Innovation and Infrastructure

CAS

CSC 326 Object Oriented Design Patterns 3.00 Prerequisite: CSC 226 In-depth study of object-oriented design patterns. Topics include: creational patterns, structural patterns, and behavioral patterns. Pattern's intent, motivation, applicability, participants, collaborations, consequences, and implementations.

SDG 9 – Industry,

Innovation and

Infrastructure

CAS

CSC 350 Software Engineering 3.00 Prerequisite: CSC 226 Introduction to software engineering. Topics include software development life cycle, software processes, requirements engineering, software architecture and design, software testing, software evolution, and software modeling using UML.

SDG 9 – Industry,

Innovation and

Infrastructure

CAS

CSC 404 Introduction to eCommerce 3.00 Prerequisite: CSC 361 Pre or co-requisite Introduction to eCommerce. Topics include electronic data interchange, digital currency, electronic catalogs, telecommunications infrastructure, data warehousing, software agents, storage retrieval, cryptographic techniques, and different levels of security.

SDG 9 – Industry,

Innovation and Infrastructure

CAS

CSC 428 Program Translation Techniques 3.00 Prerequisite: CSC 226 & 270 Principles and techniques for designing and implementing a compiler. Topics include lexical analysis, parsing techniques, syntax-directed translation, intermediate languages, and code generation.

SDG 9 – Industry,

Innovation and

Infrastructure

CAS

CSC 430 Artificial Intelligence 3.00 Prerequisite: CSC 313 Survey of artificial intelligence techniques. Topics include search, logic, knowledge representation, reasoning with uncertainty, learning, and other AI techniques.

SDG 9 – Industry,

Innovation and

Infrastructure

CAS

CSC 444 Digital Image Processing 3.00 Prerequisite: CSC 226 & MATH 140 & 221 Introduction to digital image processing. Topics include Digital image fundamentals, intensity transformations, and spatial filtering, filtering in frequency domain, Image restoration and reconstruction, Color image processing, Image compression, and Image segmentation.

SDG 9 – Industry,

Innovation and

Infrastructure

CAS

CSC 451 Capstone Project 3.00 Prerequisite: CSC 350 & CSC 361 & PHIL 245 The senior capstone course provides computer science students the opportunity to employ knowledge gained from courses throughout the curriculum to develop a software solution to a real-world problem from conception to completion. Students work in teams to develop software applications. Advanced methods related to requirements analysis, software design, project management, documentation and testing, programming techniques, and database designs will be applied on an incremental basis since the emphasis is on semester-long capstone team projects.

SDG 9 – Industry,

Innovation and

Infrastructure

CAS

CSC 456 Software Development Processes 3.00 Prerequisite: CSC 350 or CSC 452 This course is an in-depth study of software development processes in the context of an actual project. Discussion includes object-oriented processes, such as Rational Unified Process, as well as process management issues such as scheduling, riskassessment, various metrics, and the selection of appropriate development methodology and tools.

SDG 9 – Industry,

Innovation and Infrastructure

CAS

CSC 476 Operating Systems 3.00 Prerequisite: CSC 270 & 313 Design & implementation of operating systems. Topics include basic operating system structure, process and thread management, deadlocks, memory management, file management, input / output management, and distributed systems.

SDG 9 – Industry,

Innovation and

Infrastructure

CAS

CSC 477 Security in Computing 3.00 Prerequisite: Senior Standing Introduction to computer security and privacy. Topics include security in programs, operating systems, networks and databases.

SDG 9 – Industry,

Innovation and

Infrastructure

CAS

CSC 490 Introduction to Academic Research in CSC 3.00 Prerequisite: Senior Standing This course introduces students to the world of academic research. Students select a field of Computer Science (relevant to one of the faculty member’s background) that interests them most, such as networks, artificial intelligence, software engineering, databases, or another area. Students will conduct a survey of related work, investigate certain theories, produce and analyze results, and submit a written document under the supervision of a faculty member. At the end of the semester, students are expected to present their work to the department’s academic committee, and, optionally, to the public.

SDG 9 – Industry,

Innovation and Infrastructure

CAS

CSC 492 Practicum in Computer Science 3.00 Prerequisite: CSC 473 coreq & 361 coreq Practicum in Computer Science prepares students for successful computing related careers. The course aims to train and certify the students with market demanding fields such as computer networks, database systems, computer system/ applications, business and leadership etc. Major Sheet of Computer Science

https://www.gust.edu.kw/sites/default/files/ucom_comscience_2001_v1.PDF

SDG 9 – Industry,

Innovation and

Infrastructure

CBA

MGMT 201 Introduction to Management Topics: social responsibility of organizations. This course examines a wide range of business theory and practical applications related to effective management practices. In addition to learning about what management is and what managers do, learners will also explore and assess their own management styles and the implications of their findings. Learners

apply critical thinking skills pertaining to core business functions. Focus is on contributing factors to management, such as communication, the role of the manager, design of the organization, ethical issues, social responsibility and globalization. The course format emphasizes the application of management roles and competencies through experiential activities, group exercises and case analysis.

SDG 9 – Industry,

Innovation and

Infrastructure

CBA

MGMT 471 Role of the Global Corporation Topics: ethics and social responsibility of global organizations. The purpose of this course is to create awareness of controversial issues about international business. Students will gain a better understanding of resistance to, and criticism of, international business and will become better prepared for dealing with these issues and problems.

SDG 9 – Industry,

Innovation and

Infrastructure

CBA

MGMT 484 Innovation Management Topics: – INNOVATION AND

INFRASTRUCTURE. This course provides an understanding of fundamental concepts of innovation management. Companies across multiple industries depend on product development for nearly 1/3 of their sales and profits, and innovation management is important in a globalized and increasing competitive world. Telecommunications, finance, or retail companies pursue new products to protect margins, while process innovation lowers the cost. This great area of study helps the student explore the underpinning success of many organizations and how their products and services have come to impact the way lives are lived. All functional areas of innovation management are explored in an in-depth view of origins of innovation that can be found beyond the R&D department. Different dimensions and types of innovations, firstmovers and optimal timing of new product launch are also explored. Important topics covering patents and trademarks for innovation, structural dimensions of an innovative organization, and the management of new product development process, including development teams, and the crafting of a successful deployment strategy. The course format emphasizes the application of innovation management tools through experiential activities, group exercises, and case analysis.

SDG 9 – Industry,

Innovation and

Infrastructure

CBA

MGMT 571 International Business Topics: ethics and social responsibility of International organizations. This is a fundamental international business course aiming at introducing students to the general business environment that impacts conducting business across borders. Topics covered to include: Overview of International Business & Globalization, Culture, Government and Legal Systems,

Trade & Factor Mobility Theory, Trade Protectionism, Economic Integration and

Cooperation, Ethics & Social Responsibility, Strategies for International Business,

Modes of Trading Internationally, and Forms and Ownership of Foreign Production.

SDG 10– Reduced

Inequalities

CAS

POLI 190 Universal Human Rights: Ideals & Realities 3.00 Prerequisite: GEPT / TOEFL Score / ENGL 110 Aims to defend the position that human rights are universal rights by unpacking the concept of universal human rights: it is historical beginnings, its possible religious and cultural influences and conflicts, and the ongoing contentions that surround it. Addresses ongoing local, regional, and global rights issues and violations and discusses the transformative power of education for human rights. This course equips students with the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to contribute to the worldwide human rights dialogue.

SDG11- SUSTAINABLE

CITIES AND

COMMUNITIES

CBA

ECON 101 Principles of Microeconomics Topics: Negative Externalities such as Pollution and Global Warming This course is an introduction to the determinants of household demand, production and cost, and market prices. The principles of individual decision-making behavior in relation to understanding goods, services, and resource markets will be examined.

SDG11- SUSTAINABLE

CITIES AND

COMMUNITIES

CBA

ECON 102 Principles of Macroeconomics Topics: Growth and Issues of

Sustainability This course is an introduction to the determination of levels of, and changes in, aggregate income, output, employment, and prices. Course material will cover economic principles of choice related to the formulation and achievement of public policies that affect national employment, income distribution, and economic growth.

SDG11- SUSTAINABLE

CITIES AND

COMMUNITIES

CBA

ACCT 495 Special Topics in Accounting Topics: Sustainability and Environmental Accounting, Chapter 11 The course: (i) describes the commonly used guidelines for sustainability reporting and evaluate the corporate sustainability performance, (ii) outlines the range of stakeholders that can influence sustainable business practices and business can get engaged with these stakeholders, (iii) explains how entities can use environmental management systems to improve environmental performance and reporting, and (iv) evaluate the implications of climate change for accounting education and research.

SDG11- SUSTAINABLE

CITIES AND

COMMUNITIES

CBA

ACCT 410: International Accounting and Multinational Enterprises Topics: Corporate Social Responsibility, Chapter 5 The course: (i) emphasizes the importance of reporting to “stakeholders”: employees, customers, suppliers, governments, activist groups, the general public, in addition to investors, (ii) explains the measurement and communication of information about a company’s effects on employee welfare, the local community, and the environment, and (iii) outlines the integrations of “Sustainability” reports with economic, social, and environmental performance – the so called “Triple Bottom Reporting” which addresses profits, people and planet.

SDG 12–

Responsible Consumption and Production

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BIOL 103 Environmental Biology 3.00 Prerequisite: ENGL 098/100/110/112 & non CS Examines the organization of natural ecosystem as it relates to the human community. Basic ecological principles are applied to current environmental issues. Among the topics to be examined are past and present uses and abuses of natural resources; environmental ethics and public policy; global environmental problems; human population growth; pollution; waste disposal; habitat loss; species extinction; and strategies for attaining a sustainable earth

SDG 12–

Responsible Consumption and Production

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MGMT 201 Introduction to Management Topics: social responsibility of organizations. This course examines a wide range of business theory and practical applications related to effective management practices. In addition to learning about what management is and what managers do, learners will also explore and assess their own management styles and the implications of their findings. Learners

apply critical thinking skills pertaining to core business functions. Focus is on contributing factors to management, such as communication, the role of the manager, design of the organization, ethical issues, social responsibility and globalization. The course format emphasizes the application of management roles and competencies through experiential activities, group exercises and case analysis.

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MGMT 324 Quality Assurance in Business Topics: ethical practices in Operations. A study of statistical quality control concepts and procedures applicable to management systems, administrative activities, service industries, and nonprofit organizations. Some successful quality assurance programs will be examined.

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MGMT 422 Lean Production in Manufacturing & Service Operations Topics: – Zero Waste. This course is a study of Lean Production philosophy and techniques in manufacturing and service operations. Topics include process analysis and continuous improvement techniques, quick set-ups, total productive maintenance, kanban scheduling, cellular production, team organization of workers, supplier relations, quality management, and the environmental aspects of production.

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Responsible Consumption and Production

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MGMT 471 Role of the Global Corporation Topics: ethics and social responsibility of global organizations. The purpose of this course is to create awareness of controversial issues about international business. Students will gain a better understanding of resistance to, and criticism of, international business and will become better prepared for dealing with these issues and problems.

SDG 12–

Responsible Consumption and Production

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MGMT 521 Operations Management Topics: ethical practices in Operations. This subject deals with the creation and delivery of goods and services. Topics include the design of production processes, the layout and location of production facilities, forecasting, scheduling, inventory control, queuing, material acquisition planning, and quality control. Analytical techniques are used to solve management problems.

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Responsible Consumption and Production

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MGMT 571 International Business Topics: ethics and social responsibility of International organizations. This is a fundamental international business course aiming at introducing students to the general business environment that impacts conducting business across borders. Topics covered to include: Overview of International Business & Globalization, Culture, Government and Legal Systems,

Trade & Factor Mobility Theory, Trade Protectionism, Economic Integration and

Cooperation, Ethics & Social Responsibility, Strategies for International Business,

Modes of Trading Internationally, and Forms and Ownership of Foreign Production

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Responsible Consumption and Production

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MRKT 330 Consumer Behavior Topics: environmental, ethical, multicultural and social influences A study of such consumer functions as decision making, attitude formation and change, cognition, perception, and learning. The marketing concepts of product positioning, segmentation, brand loyalty, shopping preference and diffusion of innovations are considered in context with the environmental, ethical, multicultural and social influences on increasingly diverse global consumers.

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Responsible Consumption and Production

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MRKT 460 International Marketing Topics: environmental, ethical, multicultural and social influences Marketing management problems, techniques and strategies needed to apply the marketing concept to the world marketplace. Understanding a country’s cultural and environmental impact on the marketing plan is emphasized, as well as competing in markets of various cultures. Worldwide consumerism, economic and social development, the spread of multinational corporations, business ethics, and current economic and marketing issues are examined.

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Responsible Consumption and Production

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MRKT 505 Contemporary Marketing Concepts Topics: impact of marketing on society Designed for students with no prior course work in the field of marketing. A wide spectrum of marketing institutions and activities is covered. The impact of marketing on the total firm, the economy, and society in general is assessed. The course is intended to develop and organize the fundamental marketing concepts necessary to an analytical study of consumer behavior, the economic environment, and four managerial aspects of marketing. The acquisition and utilization of marketing research data for problem solving is stressed. Relation and integration of basic marketing knowledge to the successful development of sound marketing policy, planning, and strategy is developed

SDG 13–

Climate Action

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BIOL 103 Environmental Biology 3.00 Prerequisite: ENGL 098/100/110/112 & non CS Examines the organization of natural ecosystem as it relates to the human community. Basic ecological principles are applied to current environmental issues. Among the topics to be examined are past and present uses and abuses of natural resources; environmental ethics and public policy; global environmental problems; human population growth; pollution; waste disposal; habitat loss; species extinction; and strategies for attaining a sustainable earth

SDG 13–

Climate Action

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ENVR 103 Weather and Climate 3.00 Prerequisite: ENGL 098 / 100/ 110/ 112 Serves as a general environmental science course for the non-science major. Topics include: atmospheric composition, solar radiation, temperature, moisture and condensation relationship between air pressure and wind, weather patterns, severe weather, optical phenomena in the atmosphere, and the behavior and possible changes of climate, Air Pollution, Climate Changes, Greenhouse Warning.

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Climate Action

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ACCT 495 Special Topics in Accounting Topics: Sustainability and Environmental Accounting, Chapter 11 The course: (i) describes the commonly used guidelines for sustainability reporting and evaluate the corporate sustainability performance, (ii) outlines the range of stakeholders that can influence sustainable business practices and business can get engaged with these stakeholders, (iii) explains how entities can use environmental management systems to improve environmental performance and reporting, and (iv) evaluate the implications of climate change for accounting education and research.

SDG 14– Life Below Water

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SDG 14– Life Below Water

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Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

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POLI 210 International Relations 3.00 Prerequisite: Any POLI course Surveys the key concepts, theories, actors, issues, and processes in world politics. Analyzes the linkages between theories and complex realities in world, the impacts of globalization, war, information technology revolution, transnational actors and regimes, international law and organizations on international relations.

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Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

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SOC 140 Social Problems 3.00 Prerequisite: GEPT / TOEFL Score / ENGL 110 Acquaints students with the theoretical, methodological and substantive issues in the study of social problems, emphasizing how social problems are defined and how solutions are proposed and adopted. Social problems are conceptualized as consequences of social organization, not as the result of individual pathology. While the textbook focuses on social problems in America, we will examine facts, causes and solutions to a number of social problems in Kuwait and throughout the world today.

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Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

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MCM 205 International Communication 3.00 Prerequisite: MCM 103 & UMCOM Students are presented to various mass communication systems of the world. Through a comparative approach, students are taught that newspapers and media outlets are treated differently and have varied statues in different parts of the world.

SDG 16–

Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

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FIN 301 Financial Management Topics: The role of ethics and the agency problem (conflict of interests). The course introduces students to the principles, concepts and practices of corporate financial management, and the theories and applications underlying the financial decision making process. The major topics covered include financial statement analysis, risk and returns, time value of money, valuation of stocks and bonds, capital structure and its cost, and capital budgeting .

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Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

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FIN 320 Investments Topics: Ethics and regulation in the professional asset management industry. Standards for ethical behavior. Definition of antitrust acts: Securities fraud, insiders trading. This course is an applied theory course in investing. The course examines how the financial markets work, how to engage in the investing process, and how to make intelligent investment decisions. Much of the work will be devoted to learning about risks and potential gains of various financial vehicles such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds, options, and futures. The course is also designed to give students an understanding of debt and equity investments available on organized exchanges and is less tangible over the counter markets. Techniques of financial analysis and valuation of such instruments will be presented in context with economic and management circumstances within the company, industry and broad economy. In addition, discussion of derivative securities will be presented

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Peace, Justice and Strong

Institutions

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Islamic financing and investment tools; rules and regulations governing Islamic financial contracts; Islamic mode of financing; Islamic financial instruments, risk, uncertainty (gharar), interest (riba), etc. A comparative analysis will be made between conventional and Islamic Banking and Finance to critically explore the problems, challenges and prospects of Islamic banking and finance industry. Such exposure will help our students understand the application of Shariah principles in banking & finance operations, products and services.

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Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

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MGMT 241 Introduction to Business Laws & Ethics Topics: ethics and social responsibility of organizations. The course Introduction to Business Law and Ethics considers important legal principles that affect businesses and moral-ethical issues that confront them. While the course aims to provide students with a broad based knowledge of legal principles applicable globally, it also stresses the moral-ethical obligation and the importance of ethics in relation to legal principles taught. Topics include: an introduction to business law, jurisdiction and alternative dispute resolution, ethical issues that confront modern businesses, intentional and unintentional business torts, requirements of a valid contract, discharge of contract, breach of contract, sole proprietorship, partnerships, corporate formation, negotiable instruments and the banking environment.

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Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

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MGMT 500 Law, Ethics and Business Topics: ethics and social responsibility of organizations. Intensively introduces the legal and ethical issues confronting the global business manager. Addresses the problems of ethical decision-making, the legal system, legal processes and several areas of substantive commercial law relevant to the global business manager. Discusses the developing recognition of legal and ethical issues and their managerial implications. Examines directors liability, financial regulations, anti-trust as the fundamental legal instrument of global commercial relations. Finally, corporate social responsibility in the business world shall be analyzed

SDG 17– Partnerships for the Goals

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EDU 457 Secondary School Student Teaching 12.00 Prerequisite: EDU 451 & 452 & 453 & 454 & 455 Provides students with clinical teaching experience in secondary school classrooms under university and school supervision.

SDG 17– Partnerships for the Goals

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ENGL 499 Practicum in Linguistics/Translation 3.00 Prerequisite: ENGL 414 Provides students with opportunities to explore career interests while applying knowledge and skills learned in the classroom in a work settings. Helps students gain a clearer sense of what they still need to learn or how their skills can be improved and provides an opportunity to build professional networks.

SDG 17– Partnerships for the Goals

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MCM 455 Internship 3.00 Prerequisite: Junior Standing & UMCOM Professional attachment to an onsite professional media organization. Requires students to officially document work and hours performed.

SDG 17– Partnerships for the Goals

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CSC 399 Internship in Computer Science 3.00 Prerequisite: Junior Standing

Internship in computer science provides students with an opportunity to integrate theory and practice in a work setting. The course helps students to grow professionally and intellectually. It also sharpens their communication and teamwork skills. Enrolled students are required to complete a minimum of 150 working hours at approved organizations. Link for the Course descriptions: https://www.gust.edu.kw/content /college_arts_and_sciences_courses

SDG 17– Partnerships for the Goals

SDG 17– Partnerships for the Goals

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MGMT 488 Ethics & Corporate Social Responsibility 3.00 Topics: ethics and social responsibility in all aspects of business. This course exposes students to the importance of ethics and social responsibility in all aspects of business. It intends to demonstrate the breadth of responsibility of the individual manager, organization,

and corporation in making "ethical" decisions. It gives not only understanding of main theoretical concepts, but also developing skills of identification, analysis and permission of ethical dilemmas on a workplace and managing ethics in organizations. Additionally, this course will include consideration of the enlarged spectrum of corporate stakeholders; corporate social responsibilities, citizenship and reputation; business-government relationships and political environmental management; sustainable development; environmental management and accountability; social investing and corporate philanthropy; community and employee relationships; and public affairs and media management. Students will also spend a great deal of time in class discussion ideas, participating in exercises, and practicing the skills necessary to perform well in this class and beyond.

SDG 17– Partnerships for the Goals

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New Course MGMT 484 Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility Topics: will address all goals as part of the curriculum This course exposes students to the importance of ethics and social responsibility in all aspects of business. It intends to demonstrate the breadth of responsibility of the individual manager, organization, and corporation in making “ethical” decisions. Additionally, this course will include consideration of the enlarged spectrum of corporate stakeholders; corporate social responsibilities, citizenship and reputation; business-government relationships and political environmental management; sustainable development; environmental management and accountability; social investing and corporate philanthropy; community and employee relationships; and public affairs and media management