TechnionIsrael Institute of TechnologyInternational School of Engineering

Spring Semester-Summer Program-Internships

STUDY ABROAD AT THETECHNION-ISRAELINSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

2011/12 Academic Year

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Pages 6-8 Semester of Engineering and Science

Page 9 Summer Programs & Internships

Pages 10-11 Beyond a Semester Abroad

Pages 12-15 Technion Living

Pages 16-19 Engineering with Soul

Pages 20-21 Study in Haifa, Israel

Page 22 Academic Calendar

Page 23 Course Structure and Grades

Pages 24-25 Costs & Admissions

Page 26 Contact Us

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In 1924, the Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Israel's first university, opened its doors and began the historic task of preparing young men and women to build a new nation. Today, the Technion is Israel's primary science-technology university and the largest center of applied research. The Institute's 13,000 students can choose from 19 faculties, and from 49 undergraduate and 65 graduate programs in engineering, science, architecture, medicine and management.

Ranked among the top technological universities in the world, the Technion has a distinguished faculty of 550 that includes two Nobel Prize-winning scientists. These faculty members collaborate with leading scientists on research projects worldwide. The campus houses 40 research institutes and centers and nine interdisciplinary centers of excellence. Visiting academics and some 400 overseas graduate students provide an international atmosphere.

The Technion’s semester, summer and year-long programs in English are open to undergraduate and graduate students from all over the world.

WELCOME TO

AcademicsThe Technion is consistently ranked as one of the world’s leading universities of science and technology. With its rigorous academics, excellent teaching and research facilities and top notch faculty, the institute provides education at the highest possible level.

CampusThe bustling Technion campus presents a full range of “after-hours” activities. Students blow off steam at fully-equipped sports facilities, are entertained by regularly-scheduled movies, concerts and shows, and chill out at Wednesday happenings, pubs and coffee houses.

LocationTechnion is strategically located in Haifa, Israel, at the juncture of history and high technology. You will get to know Israel as both the source of western civilization and scientific breakthroughs by travelling through the country, and by daily interaction with Israeli students and teachers.

The Full PackageForeign students live on-campus, in modern, comfortable and fully-furnished apartments. Guides, advisors and tutors ease them into life at Technion, helping out with academic and personal matters. As student safety is supreme, the university’s security network is at work 24-hours a day.

THE TECHNION!

Nobel Prize Laureates (Chemistry-2004) Prof. Avram Hershko and Prof. Aaron Ciechanover

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COURSE LIST FOR SPRING 2012SPRING SEMESTER PROGRAM

Programs in English are available to students with the following engineering and science majors/minors:

EnvironmentalEngineering

ChemicalEngineering

Pre-Med Biology

Aerospace Engineering

MechanicalEngineering

MaterialsEngineering

ElectricalEngineering

CivilEngineering

BiotechnologyEngineering

• Detailed course syllabi can be found at www.ise.technion/StudyAbroad• Course lists are not final and courses may be added on demand or cancelled if an insufficient number of students register. The most updated list will always be available on our website• Before registering for a course, students must complete all prerequisites

Humanities Courses - some courses are offered by the Technion and under a special agreement, Technion students from abroad may take one humanities course at University of Haifa during the semester.

• During 2011/12 fall semester we will offer a variety of courses in fields of Civil and Environmental Engineering

During the spring 2012 semester we will offer the following

courses in English:

KEYAE Aerospace Engineering

BY Biology

CEE Civil and Environmental Engineering

CHE Chemical Engineering

EE Electrical Engineering

FBE Food and Biotechnology Engineering

ME Mechanical Engineering

List of Courses in Alphabetic Order:066517 Advanced Genetic Technologies in

Biotechnology and Food Engineering (FBE)

084640 Aerospace Engineering Design and

Manufacturing (AE)

014123 Concrete Structures 1 (CEE)

016204 Contamination Transport in Soils and Aquifer

Remediation (CEE)

084735 Control Theory (AE)

014208 Design Principles of Water Supply Systems (CEE)

136105 Developmental Biology (BY)

084730 Dynamic Systems (AE)

014405 Engineering Geology (CEE)

014309 Environmental Engineering C (CEE)

014305 Environmental Engineering Lab (CEE)

035022 Finite Elements for Analysis and Design (ME)

034013 Fluid Mechanics (ME)

064322 Food Chemistry (FBE)

014315 Fundamentals of Environmental Engineering (CEE)

014841 Fundamentals of Mapping and Surveying 1 (CEE)

084913 Fundamentals of Space Engineering (AE)

136031 Genome Evolution (BY)

014409 Geo-mechanics (CEE)

014008 Graphical Engineering Information (CEE)

034014 Heat Transfer (ME)

046200 Image Processing and Analysis (EE)

084311 Incompressible Aerodynamics (AE)

044334 Introduction to Computer Networks (EE)

034040 Introduction to Control (ME)

056142 Introduction to Chemical and Biochemical

Reactor Design (CHE)

056388 Introduction to Molecular Simulation (CHE)

014703 Introduction to Transportation Planning (CEE)

205252 Introduction to Urban Design (CEE)

044162 Laboratory in Electrical Engineering 2 (EE)

056142 Membrane Separation and Purification Process

(CHE)

104218 Partial Differential Equations/H (CEE)

124503 Physical Chemistry 1B (CEE)

066313 Physical Chemistry in Food & Biotechnology (FBE)

046225 Physical Principles of Semiconductors Devices (EE)

054409 Principles of Reactor Design (CHE)

084505 Solid Mechanics (AE)

014105 Strength of Materials II (CEE)

036031 Theoretical Tribology (ME)

034035/084213 Thermodynamics (ME/AE)

014707 Traffic Engineering (CEE)

014317 Water Chemistry (CEE)

016203 Water Resources Systems Engineering I (CEE)

016210 Water Waves (CEE)

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The Technion’s study abroad programs engage you even before your formal classroom time begins. You can choose to arrive before the semester starts and take part in pre-semester activities that will allow you to explore Israel and the Technion. These activities will prepare you – socially and academically – for the program ahead.

Hebrew Language UlpanThe Hebrew language ulpan lays the foundation for life in Israel, at the Technion. An extremely effective technique, ulpan is designed for those who want to immerse themselves in an intensive language acquisition experience. Instruction is offered for all levels from beginning to advanced. The ulpan will take place at the University of Haifa located close to the Technion. You may also join a Hebrew ulpan during the summer break.

TripsSet in the vibrant and colorful environment that is Israel, the International School is committed to acquainting you with this unique country, which is as rich in history as it is in scientific advances. As part of your program, field

trips, lectures and programs – which are both fun and

informative – will give you a view of Israel from many

different angles.

Orientation Week

Our orientation week is an important part of your study

abroad experience. Unrelated to academics, this week

acquaints you with the Technion, your peers and Israel.

Above all, you will learn how to manage in your new

environment. Orientation presents you with such “survival

tips” as acquiring a student card, an email account and

Internet access code. It guides you on opening an Israeli

bank account, getting a cell phone, and on navigating

the sprawling Technion campus, your dormitory and your

health insurance program.

The week includes a welcome dinner, weekend activities,

and an overnight trip. Please note that during orientation,

no trips are scheduled on Shabbat and all food provided

is kosher.

SUMMER PROGRAMS & INTERNSHIPS

PRE-SEMESTER ACTIVITIES

Summer Course – Engineering for Developing Communities (EDC)

This course focuses on appropriate and sustainable technology and small-scale community planning and development. Cutting across different disciplines, the course introduces students to open-ended issues at the community level, and helps them develop skills to solve those problems. Working in interdisciplinary teams, students learn the importance of a professional work ethic and of community service. They gain cultural and social awareness, as well as an understanding of the value of engineering in community development. In addition, students in this program take basic Hebrew and geography/history classes. The course is held jointly by the Technion and the University of Colorado at Boulder.

InternshipsSome students want to roll up their sleeves and get to work even before they begin to study. For these students, the Technion International School can arrange summer research internships in their field of interest. These internships depend on the availability of staff members in the requested fields of research.

EDC 2011: July 17 - Aug 11, 2011

EDC 2012 (expected): July15 - Aug 9, 2012

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Pursue your graduate studies at the Technion

The Irwin and Joan Jacobs Graduate School offers graduate studies in all of Technion’s academic units. Most courses of study and research offer thesis and non-thesis tracks leading to MSc, ME, MBA or PhD degrees. While studies at the graduate school are conducted in Hebrew, many of our teachers are happy to provide extra help to foreign students. In addition, almost all teaching materials are in English and students may write their papers in English.

Several programs at the Technion are designed specifically towards international students and are given in English. These include:

MSc in Environmental Engineering offered through the Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Technion Master of Business Administration (MBA) offered through the Faculty of Industrial Engineering and Management

International Nanotechnology Program for outstanding students who have a BSc or MSc in the natural sciences, exact sciences or engineering. Encouraging multidisciplinary research, the program gives students a broad background in nanoscience and nanotechnology through a personalized program of graduate courses.

Technion American Medical Students Program (TEAMS) offers an excellent opportunity for qualified U.S. or Canadian pre-med college graduates to pursue a career as a physician, by studying for their MD degree at the Ruth and Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine of the Technion. Candidates must fulfill the pre-med course requirements and take the M-CAT.

BEYOND A SEMESTER

“The Technion International School is wonderful, we have the possibility to meet people from all over the world, to face new cultures and to learn more and more...”

Alexandre Buoaziz, France

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Much of life at the Technion goes on outside the classroom. As extra-curricular activities play a central role in the study abroad experience, you will have access to a full and stimulating array of non-academic activities. Social events, like game nights, pub nights, Wii competitions, and holiday parties, allow you to get to know other students from Israel and around the world. You may opt to attend movies and concerts, or participate in one of the dozens of sports activities offered on campus. Jewish holidays will take on new meaning for you, as you celebrate them in the place they originated. And as you live in modern, on-campus apartments with your local peers, you will become fully integrated into Technion – and Israeli – life.

On Campus LivingStudents at the Technion International School of Engineering reside on-campus. Living on our scenic 300-acre campus is a great way to join the spirit of the Technion, where

colleagues, classes and cultural activities are all at your fingertips.

All students at the International School receive a private room in five-person apartments, which they share with their Israeli peers. Apartments with kosher kitchens are available upon request.

Safe and SoundFor us, the safety and well-being of our students is of supreme importance. The university’s security network works 24-hours a day. Around the clock, security personnel guard all entrances to the university, while others patrol the campus. During orientation, students receive updated security information and instructions.

All trips organized by the International School are accompanied by the appropriate security authorities.

TECHNION LIVING

Ari Teger, USA/Israel

“…the small classes have helped me develop a close relationship with the other members of the program and the personal attention from the teachers and tutors has helped my academic skills..."

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SportsThe Technion offers international students a broad spectrum of athletic activities. Facilities include an Olympic-sized indoor pool, three outdoor pools and a full-service gym, as well as tennis, basketball and squash courts. Students participate in close to 50 sports activities and Technion teams take part in collegiate competitions both in Israel and abroad.

CultureConcerts by Technion musical groups and professional performances of classical and contemporary music are held throughout the academic year. The Technion has a symphony orchestra and choir composed of students and staff. To promote participation in these groups, academic credit and orchestra scholarships are available.

Dancers can join the Technion’s Folk Dance Troupe, an acclaimed group that performs on campus and at national and international events. Those interested in acting can take part in the Technion's theater group, which appears on campus, and at festivals around the world. Cinema is a prominent part of the Technion scene, as recent and vintage films are screened regularly on campus.

WorshipStudents of all faiths can find places of worship in Haifa, where different religious groups live in tolerance, side-by-side.

The Ohel Aharon complex, comprised of a synagogue, theological library and study hall, serves as a house of prayer and religious study center for Technion’s Jewish students and faculty. Various activities, courses and lectures are offered in English for international students.

In addition, study abroad students can take part in Shabbat services, holiday events, a women’s midrasha and a home hospitality program.

Well-BeingAll students from abroad must have complete medical insurance coverage during their studies. Students have access to an on-campus health clinic staffed by a general physician. Counselors in the dorms and staff members are also available at all times to help students with any health care issues.

Green CampusThe Technion isn’t just about abstraction, it’s about action. Through the Green Campus Project, students find practical ways to protect the environment and its natural resources. As part of this effort, Technion students have helped build devices for saving and recycling water, taken part in waste recycling projects and designed eco-smart buildings.

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ENGINEERING WITH SOUL

The Technion encourages its engineering students to look beyond the realm of the classroom and the lab, and to address the needs of developing communities.

Today, almost all current engineering design is aimed at the 10% of people worldwide who can pay for it. The remaining 90% do not enjoy the benefits of modern engineering. This unsettling statistic triggered the emergence of the Engineers without Borders (EWB) movement, in which Technion is active.

Guided by the saying, “what works when traditional approaches fail”, EWB seeks to instill engineering students and professionals with a social conscience, hands-on engineering skills, experience and leadership qualities. The organization, which has 300 chapters worldwide, including one at Technion, works by executing engineering projects in the developing world. Prof. Mark Talesnick of the Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering and the Head of the Technion EWB chapter calls it “engineering with soul”.

...” the mix of Israel, English and engineering is a perfect combination.”

Ilan Melchior, Denmark

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All EWB projects are geared to the needs of the target communities, and can be implemented along with local residents. While few engineers in the developing world may need to design six lane highways or 50-story buildings, their ability to plan slow sand filters, biogas reactors or small wind turbines would be a huge boon to their communities. Designed with “exit strategies”, all projects guarantee residents’ independence.

In one project that ran from 2008 to 2010, a group of Technion students brought their skills to Nepal. Working in a small rural village, the students helped the local population to derive cooking and heating fuel without depleting natural resources. By using a simple biogas

(GoberGas) device, the villagers now have an ongoing fuel supply that does not cause deforestation, water pollution or health threats.

The Technion’s EWB branch has also been active in the Negev. There, study abroad students from the University of Colorado joined forces with Technion peers to use the region’s natural blessings: sun and wind. With the help of solar panels and a wind turbine, these boundless desert resources are transformed into sustainable energy.

As a study abroad student at Technion, you are welcome to take part in these exciting and challenging activities.

"Technion is one of the leading institutes of technology in the world and has a great faculty, beautiful on-campus dormitories, and 24-hour computer rooms and libraries."

Snumon Mori, Tokyo, Japan

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Israel, as rich in history as it is in high tech achievements, is one of the most compelling spots on earth. Here, the world’s major monotheistic religions – Judaism, Christianity and Islam – emerged, and the foundation for western civilization laid.

For millennia, the Land of Israel was crossed by ancient commerce routes and conquering armies. This land, the meeting place of three continents, has been home to a rainbow of peoples, who have left their mark through different cultures, customs and traditions. Traveling in Israel, it is impossible to miss the remnants of fortresses, shrines, arches and columns that dot every hillside, line every lane.

Within the colorful mosaic that is Israel, the Technion is located in Haifa, capital of northern Israel. Home to over a quarter of a million residents, the city is considered the gateway to the Galilee. Throughout the years, it has

also gained a name for its diversity and tolerance. Haifa’s outstanding record of coexistence among its population of Jews, Christians, Muslims and other minorities clearly reflects its cultural and religious harmony.

An hour’s drive from Tel Aviv, the city is less than two hours away from Jerusalem. Overlooking the entire northern coast of Israel, Haifa is bordered on one side by forest and on the other side, sea. In between, sits a bustling center of high tech, housing giants of both Israeli and foreign industry. This technological hub has spawned some of the world’s most important scientific breakthroughs.

STUDY IN HAIFA, ISRAEL WHERE PAST MEETS FUTURE

Science and technology are obviously not the sole domain of Haifa. The State of Israel itself, despite its small size and limited resources, plays a leading role in this arena. With the highest per capita number of scientists and engineers in the world, Israel ranks among the top five countries globally for patents per person. In addition, Israel far outnumbers its European counterparts in the number of companies traded on NASDAQ, and is home to the greatest concentration of high-tech start-up companies anywhere outside the Silicon Valley.

In Israel, nine of every 1,000 workers are engaged in research and development, nearly double the rate of the USA and Japan.

The country has proportionately the highest number of publications in science and engineering worldwide. It has a larger share of publications co-authored with foreign scientists than any other nation.

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Dates may change slightly due to unpredicted circumstances

The Israeli academic calendar is similar to that in Europe, and quite different than the North American school year. Our fall semester starts in mid-October and spring semester in the beginning of March. This structure usually allows students coming from North American universities to either stay for a full year or to choose only the spring semester.

EDC 2011July 17 - August 11, 2011

Fall Semester + ExamsOctober 24 - February 21, 2012

Hebrew Ulpan (Pre-Spring Semester)January 30 - February 17, 2012

Spring Semester (including Orientation Week)February 26 - June 21, 2012

Exam PeriodJune 24 - July 8, 2012

EDC 2012July 15 - August 9, 2012

Our Academic Calendar for 2011/12:

“I love the Technion because I have made lots of new friends here from different countries. I love the environment of Israel and the friendly, warm citizens.”

Ke Ji, China

COURSE STRUCTURE AND GRADES

Course Structure

Full-time undergraduate students are typically required to complete approximately 16 credits per semester to be considered full-time students.

• One academic lecture hour (50 minutes) represents one credit point.

• One tutorial or one laboratory hour represents one half credit point.

• The courses in the study abroad program can usually be characterized as third and fourth year undergraduate courses. They may be considered elective courses at some colleges. The courses usually comprise periodic homework assignments, a mid-term exam, and a final exam. Some courses involve off-site activities and visits to Israeli industry.

GradesThe following table outlines the grading system for the study abroad program:

Grade (letter) Grade (%)

A+ 97-100

A 91-96

A- 86-90

B+ 82-85

B 77-81

B- 73-76

C+ 65-72

C 61-64

D 55-60

F 54 and lower

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

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Applicants to the ISE are required to submit the following:

• Application form (available online) • One letter of recommendation • Motivation letter explaining why you want to study at the Technion• CV• Transcripts (original or approved copies)

Students from abroad who wish to study at the Technion should have an average of at least B/75. Admissions decision will be based on weighing the application of each candidate with emphasis placed on academic performance.

Application Deadline

April 1, 2012

ADMISSIONS

Additional ExpensesPlease note that tuition fees do not cover applicants’ airfare to and from Israel or the cost of textbooks. Students should also expect to spend $500-$600 each month on food, travel and other basic expenses (not including housing, detailed above). Additional expenses include Student Association costs and security charges.

Financial Aid and Scholarships Financial aid, scholarship or tuition waiver may be available through the Technion or through partnership agreements based on academic merit and/or financial status. Additional scholarships may be available through MASA and other organizations.

Costs for the various study abroad programs are as follows:

Registration Fee $50

Pre-Semester Period (Ulpan) $1,200

Semester $6,000

Housing (per month) $300

Medical Insurance $300

Other Student Fees $150

Deposit of $500 payable 14 days after reception of

acceptance letter

COSTS

"It is a privilege to be learning from some of the country’s leading experts in the field...."

Hannah Bardin, USA

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TechnionIsrael Institute of TechnologyInternational School of Engineering www.ise.technion.ac.il

“The Technion is known around the world as an excellent engineering school. Since I wanted to be in Israel and study engineering, I was naturally drawn to this opportunity”

David Goldberg, South Africa/Israel

CONTACT US:

Universities & Study Abroad OfficesMr. Ariel Geva

Email: arielg@technion.ac.il

Phone: 972-4-8293325

StudentsMrs. Carrie Golan

Email: ischool@technion.ac.il

Phone: 972-4-8293325

Postal AddressTechnion International School of Engineering

Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Technion City, Haifa 32000, ISRAEL

Fax: 972-77-8871852

ABOUT USThe staff of the Technion International School of Engineering (ISE)

includes Technion distinguished faculty and the following personnel:

Prof. Arnon Bentur Head of Technion ISE

Prof. Amnon Katz Academic Head ISE

Mr. Ariel Geva Managing Director ISE

Mrs. Neta Parnas Vizel Administrative Coordinator

Mrs. Carrie Golan Student & Recruitment Coordinator

Mrs. Talya Teger Marketing Coordinator

Mr. Reuven Kawesch Student Guide

Mrs. Ayelet Yaron Student Advisor

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TechnionIsrael Institute of TechnologyInternational School of Engineering

Contact InformationTechnion International School of EngineeringFaculty of Civil and Environmental EngineeringTechnion CityHaifa 32000ISRAELTelephone: +972-4-8293325 Fax: +972-77-887-1852e-mail: ischool@technion.ac.il website: www.ise.technion.ac.il

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