An-Najah National University
Faculty of Graduate Studies
Graduate Studies Instructions
for
Master & Doctoral Degrees
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The Faculty Vision
The faculty is marching towards a future hoping that it would assume and reach new
heights of academic standing in its performance and leadership in its programs and in
becoming the beacon of knowledge through the development of its infrastructure for
scientific research and the provision of joint programs between the different
disciplines to support a holistic view of the faculty in the area of service and
community development, and by virtue of that the faculty would contribute in turn, to
the civilized world, taking into account the challenges imposed on us by the
revolution of knowledge, the flood of technology, and the frequency of challenges.
The Faculty Mission
The faculty mission is aimed at providing an academic environment on a scientific
basis and encouraging such research by providing multiple programs aimed at
enriching the knowledge of humanity, and to meet the needs of Palestinian society
through the provision of studies and consultancies and research, and work on the
training of qualified human resources and their development, and through paying a
great deal of attention to the Arabic and Islamic thought and development, taking into
account the importance of the factor quality; and its role in achieving the objectives to
the fullest, both in academic programs or academic research and studies.
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Professor Rami Hamdallah
Presenting
The philosophy which An-Najah National University embraces calls
for continuity in its progress and continuous efforts in the
accomplishment of its mission and in reinforcing its academic role
over the past eight decades which has made it earn the reputable
academic status as its international and Arab counterparts of
universities. And on account of contributing to the modern Renaissance and hard sciences
and maintaining such an academic standing, the university has diversified and
modernized its various sciences in such a transparent way which transforms it into an
authentic scientific center identical to the ones which stand for civilization and
contemporary information centers and by virtue of that it has embodied the aspirations of
the Palestinian people for the establishment of their modern State.
And in the pursuit of accomplishing its academic and research mission, the university
administration along with its working staff and apparatuses have diversified and
modernized its graduate and post-graduate programs in an effort to meet the needs of the
local society with experienced and trained candidates and to provide the national
organizations with the needed expertise for the different stages of construction.
Furthermore, the university has tried to modernize new graduate programs in an effort to
comply with the needs of its local society.
Such efforts have culminated in the
expansion and establishment of 36 graduate programs, a Ph.D. program in Chemistry and
a program in High Specialization in Family Medicine.
This academic guide has been prepared to assist graduate students in becoming
acquainted with the plans of graduate studies in addition to becoming oriented with the
governing systems and regulations. This academic guide is also designed to assist
graduate students in figuring out and following the academic track of their study by
relying on their appointed supervisors to guide them through and to avoid running into
any problems which might undermine their progress in pursuing and completing their
graduate studies.
University President
Professor Rami Hamdallah
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Dr. Mohammed Abu-Jafar
Introduction
In accomplishing its mission, the Faculty of Graduate Studies
embraces an ambitious vision, taking into account the
developments of research at national and global levels, and
taking into consideration the interests of the Palestinian
community, in terms of serving its present and future. There is
no denying that the challenges which the world witnesses today
are awesome and to some extent beyond control, and that is
due in part to the current revolution in science and technology and thus making a heavy
burden, and an increase in the range and scope of our responsibilities.
And in compliance with what has been said so far, the Faculty of Graduate Studies is
concerned about diversifying its graduate programs in such a way to cover a wide range
of scientific subjects and their applications and is also concerned about its distinctive
performance in research and knowledge production and as a result of that it has organized
its efforts to be in harmony and consistent with the criteria laid out by the quality
assurance and excellence adopted in various parts in the most progressive and advanced
world.
The Faculty of Graduate Studies is pleased to offer this academic guide for both
researchers who aspire to continue their graduate and post-graduate studies, and
academics who are interested in the prospects and progress of graduate studies in
Palestine. We have included revised and up-dated plans of graduate programs after
several proposals have been submitted by several graduate programs coordinators for the
purpose of modernizing and taking into account the most recent innovations which have
been taking place. And in light of this, new graduate programs have been offered for the
first time to meet the urgent need of the local community. Other important changes
which have resulted in revising study plans of graduate programs and their course
description came as a result of an intensive study carried out by concerned departments
which culminated by offering several ambitious proposals approved by the Dean’s
Council
We have modernized the procedures adopted for the documentation of sources and
references in such a way to be consistent with the most recent and up-dated progress
which the world of science and knowledge has been witnessing so far; and thus we have
availed ourselves at the Faculty of Graduate Studies from such recent innovation and
progress in the documentation of information and its sources to the extent that we have
expanded our graduate programs to 36 programs in addition to one Ph.D. Program in
Chemistry and program in High Specialization in Family Medicine.
In this academic guide, graduate students can find their supervisors who are willing to
introduce students to the offered graduate programs, the steps which graduate students
have to stick to and follow on the first day of their enrollment in the program of their
primary interest until the time of their graduation. Graduate students’ supervisors shall
provide the advice and lay out the necessary samples which graduate students need in the
completion of the graduate degree they aspire to accomplish.
In doing that, we hope that we have accomplished the mission we have strived to
accomplish for so long, with God’s willing and blessing.
Dean of Faculty of Graduate Studies
Dr. Mohammed Abu- Jafar
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Contents
Subject
Graduate Studies Instructions for Master & Doctoral Degrees …………...
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Technical Specifications of Thesis / Dissertation …………………………
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Methods of Documentation of Sources & References ……………………
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Terms of Enrolment in Graduate Programs ………………………………
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Plans of Study and Description of Courses for Graduate Programs ……….
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First: Doctoral Programs: ……………………………………………...
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Ph.D. Program in Chemistry …………………………………………….
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Second: Master Programs: ………………………………………………
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1.
Master Program in Physics ……………………………...………...…
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2.
Master Program in Chemistry …………………………………….…
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3.
Master Program in Life Sciences (Biology) ………………………....
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4.
Master Program in Mathematics ………………………………..…
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5.
Master Program in Computational Mathematics ……………........…
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6.
Master Program of Engineering in Water & Environment …...……..
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7.
Master Program of Engineering in Constructions …………...........…
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8.
Master Program of Engineering in Roads & Transport ………….….
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9.
Master Program of Engineering in Architecture ……………….……
107
10.
Master Program of Engineering in Urban and Regional Planning …..
117
11.
Master Program of Engineering in Clean Energy and Conservation
Strategy ………………………………………………………………
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12.
Master Program in Clinical Pharmacy ………………….………...…
141
13.
Master Program in Animal Production …………………….…..……
147
14.
Master Program in Plant Production …………………………...……
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15.
Master Program in Arabic Language & Literature ………….……....
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Master Program in Applied Linguistics & Translation ……………...
167
17.
Master Program in History …………………………………………..
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18.
Master Program in Geography ………………………………...…….
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19.
Master Program in Jurisprudence and Legislation (Fiqh & Tashree')
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20.
Master Program in Fundamentals of Islamic Law (Usol Ad-Din) …..
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21.
Master Program in Business Administration (MBA) ………….......... 203
22.
Master Program in Economic Policy Management …….…………… 213
23.
Master Program in Planning and Political Development ……............
24.
Master Program in Educational Administration …………………….. 229
25.
Master Program in Curriculum & Teaching Methods ………………
26.
Master Program in the Methods of Teaching English Language …… 241
27.
Master Program in the Methods of Teaching Mathematics ………....
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Master Program in the Methods of Teaching Science ………………
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Master Program in Public Law ……………………………………… 261
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Master Program in Private Law …………………………………..…
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Master Program in Environmental Sciences ……………………...…
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Master Program in Public Health ……………………………………
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Master Program in Engineering Management …………………...…
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Master Program in Taxation Disputes ……………………….……… 297
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Master Program in Community Mental Health Nursing ………..…..
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Master Program in the Physical Education …………………….……
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Third: Programs in High Specialization Certificate in Medicine :
Program in High Specialization Certificate in Family Medicine …
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Graduate Studies Instructions
for
Master & Doctoral Degrees
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Instructions of Graduate Studies at An-Najah National University
Item (1):
The following are the instructions of Graduate Studies operating
at An-Najah National University for the academic year of 20082009.
Item (2):
The following words and expressions shall have the meanings
they imply unless their equivalents convey otherwise:
University
An-Najah National University
Faculty Council
Faculty Council of Graduate Studies
Dean
Dean of The Faculty of Graduate Studies
Department Chair
Department Chair of Graduate Studies
Specialized Department Council
The Department Council in which the student
is enrolled
Specialized Department Chair
The Department Chair or the coordinator of the
program in which the student is enrolled
Study
Study(ing) at An-Najah National University
Academic Semester
First and Second Academic Semester
Item (3):
The initiation of Graduate and post-graduate Studies at AnNajah National University results from both the decision of the
board of trustees of the university and the recommendation of
the Deans Council which in turns acts at the recommendation of
the Faculty council, the Department and the Specialized
Department Council.
Item (4):
As described by the study plan and approved by the Deans
Council, the requirements of obtaining a Master degree are (33)
credit hours at least. These requirements are usually distributed
in accord with the following two programs/tracks:
A. Thesis Track: (33 Credit Hours), consists of:
1. finishing (27) Credit Hours at least
2. Submitting and successfully defending a six-credit-hour
Thesis
B. Comprehensive Examination Track (36 Credit Hours) consisting
of:
1. Finishing 36 credit hours at least.
2. Passing the Qualifying Exam successfully.
C. After finishing (12) credit hours, a graduate student must submit
a written request to the Specialized Department stating the
academic graduate track (Comprehensive Exam or Thesis)
he/she is planning to pursue to complete his/her graduate work
and then the Deanship of the Faculty of Graduate Studies shall
inform the student of its final decision after due consideration of
the Department chair's recommendation. The Deanship of
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Admission and Registration shall be apprized of the final
decision.
D. The number of students who will be accepted in either track
(either the Thesis track versus the Comprehensive Examination
Track) shall be decided upon by the designated Specialized
Department’s recommendation and in accord with the
availability of resources of that particular Department.
Item (5):
1.
2.
3.
Ph.D. Requirements are spelled out in the following Study Plan
as approved by the Deans Council:
The completion of (24) credit hours.
Passing the Comprehensive Examanition successfully.
Preparing a dissertation Research Proposal and defending it
before the concerned Department Committee. Student’s Ph.D.
dissertation should carry (24) credit hours load and it should be
defended successfully.
Item (6):
A. A Master or Ph.D., students’ Study Plan may or may not include
some prerequisite courses which students have to take in
compliance with the request of the Deans Council and at the
recommendation of the Specialized Department Council in order
to fulfill their graduate studies. These prerequisite courses
should not exceed (9) credit hours, nor should they be counted
towards the number of credit hours required for the Master or
Ph.D., degrees.
Whatever grades students earn on these
prerequisite courses, they would not be counted in the student’s
GPA (or grade point Average).
B. In the event that the Department Committee deems it necessary
for the graduate student to take more than (9) credit hours of
prerequisite courses, such matter should be brought to the
attention of the Deans Council via the Dean of the concerned
Faculty for reaching a final and seemly decision.
C. A graduate student should complete all prerequisite courses
before being accepted or admitted into a specific program. The
academic semester during which the student takes up these
prerequisite course shall not count towards the allowed legal
time period which is normally granted to graduate students.
Item (7):
A. Three-academic-semester-period is the minimum time length
during which Master students can finish up and complete their
Master degree requirements. The maximum time length during
which students can remain enrolled in their respective graduate
programs is six academic semesters from the time of their initial
enrolment. Beyond that, students have to appeal to the Faculty
Council to obtain an extension for one academic semester and
such an extension would be granted to students only under
urgent circumstances.
B. Six academic semesters is the minimum time length during
which Ph.D. students have to complete the requirements of their
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degree. The maximum time length is (12) academic semesters
from the time of their initial enrolment in the program. Beyond
that students have to appeal to the Faculty Council for an
extension of two academic semesters. Such appeals can only be
granted to students under urgent circumstances.
Item (8):
A. The maximum credit-hour-load which graduate student can
carry is 12 per semester and the minimum credit-hour-load is six
per semester.
B. The maximum credit-hour-load is six in the summer semester.
Item (9):
A. 70% is the passing grade for any graduate course and 60% for
any prerequisite courses.
B. 75% is the minimum GPA (Grade Point Average) for graduate
courses which all students have to maintain through out their
enrolment in graduate school.
Item (10):
A. During their graduate and post-graduate study, students can
retake no more than (9) credit hours to boost their GPA (Grade
Point Average).
B. If a student re-takes a particular course, only the new grade
he/she receives on this course shall be counted in his/her GPA.
However, the failing grade should appear on the student’s
academic transcript.
Admission & Registration
Item (11):
In each academic year, the Deans Council recommends to the
Board of Trustees the number of students who should be
accepted in Graduate Studies. Such a recommendation is usually
made and approved by the Faculty Council in conjunction with
both the Specialized Department and the Department Chair’s
recommendation.
Item (12):
Enrolment or transfer applications are usually submitted to the
Graduate Studies Programs on special forms issued by the
Deanship of Registration & Admission in every academic year.
No decision shall be made on the status of any application until
all required application materials are submitted to the designated
party.
Item (13):
Admission to Master Programs, requires that prospective
applicants must fulfill the following conditions:
Prospective applicant should have a Bachelor degree from AnNajah National University or its equivalent from a Faculty or
university credited by An-Najah National University.
Prospective applicant’s undergraduate major should qualify
him/her for the type of graduate program he/she aspires to major
in and be consistent with the Study Plan of that specific major.
A. Prospective applicant’s undergraduate GPA should not be
less than Good or its equivalent.
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2.
3.
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4.
5.
6.
7.
Item (14):
1.
2.
3.
B. Undergraduate students with a GPA of Satisfactory are
eligible to apply to graduate programs provided that they
meet the following conditions:
i. A transferring student should have a diploma with a GPA
of Good or above in the same major if he/she is interested
in pursuing graduate studies provided that the courses
which the student has taken to complete his/her diploma
shall not be counted towards satisfying any graduate
degree requirements.
ii. B. A transferring student should have attended a
university accredited and recognized by An-Najah
National University and a transferring student should
have completed two academic semesters with GPA of
Good or its equivalent at the first institution. A
transferring student to An-Najah National University
would not be able to transfer any of the courses or credits
he/she has taken from the former program in which
he/she was enrolled initially.
Prospective applicant should sit for a Placement Test for the
major he/she is applying to.
Prospective applicant should be willing to meet with the
Supervising Committee for a personal interview if the
Specialized Department Council recommends that.
Earning a competitive GPA, is a matter usually determined and
computed by the Specialized Department by the following
formula: An applicant’s Bachelor’s GPA counts 70% and the
applicant’s results on the Skills / Placement Exam and personal
interview counts 30%.
Prospective applicant should submit all the following necessary
faculty credentials with the admission application form:
A. An original or official transcript or copy of certified from
both the university from which the applicant graduated and
the Palestinian ministry of higher learning.
B. A certificate of work experience, if available.
C. Two recommendation Letters from faculty members or
professionals.
D. Personal photo.
E. Other pertinent documents to the admission application file.
Ph.D. Program: Prospective applicants should fulfill the
following requirements to gain admission to the Ph.D.
programs:
Prospective applicants should have a Master Degree from AnNajah National University or from any other university credited
by An-Najah National University and should apply to the
program which he/she aspires to join.
Prospective applicant’s GPA (Master) should not be less than
‘Very Good’, or its equivalent.
A prospective applicant should prove that he/she had been a
regular and attentive student during his/her post graduate and
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4.
5.
Item (15):
undergraduate study and that his/her attendance of classes had
exceeded 75% of the total number of required attendance for
graduation.
Prospective applicant should submit the following documents:
A. A certified copy of the applicant’s faculty credentials and
transcripts for all his undergraduate and graduate faculty
credentials.
B. Two recommendation letters from faculty members, who
happen to have known the applicant during his Master
Program.
A prospective applicant would be willing to have a personal
interview with the Supervising Committee, if there is a need for
that.
Two weeks before the academic semester commences, the
Board of Trustees issues its decision on the admission of
graduate students, a decision which is consistent and complies
with the recommendation of both the Faculty Council and the
Specialized Department Council.
Attendance
Item (16):
A. Attendance policy dictates that students attend all their classes,
lectures, discussion sessions, and practical hours. Adherence to
the university attendance policy is mandatory.
B. University attendance policy states that student’s absences
should not exceed 12.5% of the total number of the lecture hours
of a specific course without a valid excuse submitted to the
instructor of the course and be accepted by him/her.
C. If a student’s absences exceed the allowable number without
furnishing an acceptable excuse to the instructor of a particular
course, he/she will be deprived from taking the final exam of
that specific course and is destined to get a failure grade on that
very course which happens to be 35%. This grade shall be
posted on the student’s transcript or academic record and it shall
be computed in the student’s GPA for that semester. As a
consequence, the student is obligated to retake this course if it is
a compulsory one.
D. If a student’s absences have exceed 12.5% of the total number
of lecture hours of a particular course, and if it appears that
his/her absenteeism has resulted from an excuse which is
acceptable to the instructor of the course, such absenteeism
should not exceed 25% of the total number of lecture hours of
that specific course in one academic semester.
E. If a student’s absences have exceeded 25% of the total number
of lecture hours of a specific course with a valid excuse, he/she
would be withdrawn from that course and the instructor of the
course should inform the Deanship of Registration and
Admission in writing through the Chair of Department. The
word Course Withdrawal has to be posted on the student’s
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F.
Item (17):
academic record. If the student has withdrawn from all courses,
then he/she should be considered for a deferment for that
particular semester.
An ‘incomplete’ shall be recorded to any absent student from an
announced final for a particular course with an acceptable
excuse to the instructor of the course and the Dean. The Dean
shall ask the instructor to prepare a make-up exam for that
student within two weeks from the start of the coming semester
unless the student has deferred the following semester then the
student has to take this make-up exam during the first month of
the semester after the deferred one.
A. During the first week of the first and second academic semesters
a student is allowed to withdraw from a particular course after
registering it and adding other new courses by filling out ‘an
add/drop form’ usually given by the Deanship of Registration
and Admission. This add-and-drop-process can also happen
during the initial three days of the Summer term. Withdrawal
from courses will not be recorded in students’ academic record
so long as students stick to the regulations outlined above.
B. With due consideration to what has been said in item (A)
students are allowed to withdraw from a course which they have
registered during the first four weeks of the first or second
academic semester and during the first two weeks of the
Summer term provided that students fill out the ‘add/drop form’
usually given by the Deanship of Registration & Admission. If
such an event or instance occurs, the status of course withdrawal
will not be recorded in the student’s academic record only, but
the word ‘withdrawal’ will also be added next to it. Withdrawn
courses shall not be counted towards satisfying any
requirements regardless of the outcome of the grade which a
student might receive on it. If the student does not withdraw at
the allowed time as specified above, he/she is obligated to
satisfy the requirements of that course; otherwise he/she risks
receiving the university zero which is a failure on that course.
C. The Chair of the Department has the right to accept a student’s
withdrawal from a particular course so long as this process takes
place in the allowed time and it does not violate any university
registration regulations. And if the process of withdrawal has to
take place properly, the student is allowed to postpone his/her
study for that particular semester and this has to be documented
in the student’s academic record.
D. Students are not allowed to sign up for less credit hours than
their normal load of courses, or continue to study less than
required as a result of course withdrawal except in justified
cases only and at the recommendation of the student’s
supervisor, the Specialized Department Chair, Department
Chair, and the Faculty Dean provided that the student comply
with the regulation governing their normal load or study.
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Deferment
Item (18):
A. A graduate student is allowed to postpone or put off his/her
study for two consecutive or un-consecutive academic
semesters.
B. A deferment period shall not be counted or deducted from the
maximum amount of time allotted for graduate students.
C. To be eligible for a deferment, graduate students should fill out
a ‘deferment form’ and submit it to the Specialized Department
for approval during the first week of the commencement of the
semester in which the student wishes to apply for a deferment
and before passing the deadline for registration for that specific
semester. Students seeking a deferment for one semester should
receive the approval of the Specialized Department and the
Dean of that Faculty. However, graduate students must obtain
the approval of the Faculty Council if they wish to have a
deferment for two consecutive semesters. The Deanship of
Registration & Admission has to be informed of the approval of
the concerned parties.
D. If a graduate student’s deferment has exceeded the allotted time
as described in item A above, he/she shall be dismissed from the
graduate program he/she belongs to. Dismissal will not apply to
those graduate students under severe and uncontrollable
circumstances.
E. A newly accepted graduate student shall lose his admission if
he/she has failed to register in the graduate program for which
he/she is applying during the allotted time for registration. It is
very likely that the first name on the waiting list shall take his
admission seat.
F. A newly accepted graduate student shall not be entitled to a
deferment in the first semester of his/her enrolment in graduate
school unless there is a compelling circumstance which has to
be attested by proper documentation from a professional person
and approved by the Deans Council.
If this deferment is
granted the graduate student shall not lose his seat to those on
the waiting list.
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Interruption
Item (19):
A.
B.
Item (20):
A.
B.
A graduate student interrupts his studies if he/she commits any
of the following violations:
Once the academic semester commences and the student fails to
register or does not have a deferral for that semester.
Student’s failure to pay his/her tuition fees results in the
cancellation of his registration.
A graduate student should be dismissed from the graduate
program he/she is enrolled in the event that the student's
interruption has exceeded two consecutive or unconsecutive
semesters and without submitting a compelling excuse attesting
to his interruption or absenteeism from the program.
If the student’s period of dropping out/ interruption occurs as a
result of a circumstance beyond his/her control which is
accepted by the Faculty Council, the time length of this period
of interruption should not exceed two academic semesters.
Students should refer to item (18A) to learn about the time
limits on the period of interruption permitted within the period
of deferral.
Warning and Dismissal
Item (21):
A. A graduate students shall be informed in writing and his name
shall be listed on registration boards of his warning by the
Deanship of Admission & Registration in the following
instances:
1. If a graduate student fails to earn the minimum passing grade on
a particular course during his graduate and post-graduate studies
2. If a graduate student fails to maintain the minimum passing
GPA of a particular semester.
3. If a graduate student has failed to maintain an acceptable
academic performance in his/her preparation of his/her thesis as
perceived by his thesis advisor.
4. If a graduate student fails to define the title of his/her thesis and
appoint a supervisor to it, or fails to register his/her Master
thesis after finishing four academic semesters from the time of
his/her enrolment in the program. Item (18 B) should apply
here.
5. If a graduate student fails to define the title of his/her
dissertation and appoint a supervisor to it, or fails to register
his/her the Ph.D. dissertation or to take his/her Qualifying Exam
after finishing five academic semesters from the time of his/her
enrolment in the Ph.D. program. Item (18 B) should apply here.
B. A graduate student is given a final warning from the Deanship
of Admission and Registeration and shall be notified in writing
and on registeration boards; if and only if he/she does not
receive an approval from the Faculty Council regarding defining
the title of his/her thesis and appointing a supervisor at the end
of the fifth academic semester for a master degree student or at
the end of the seventh semester for the Ph.D. student.
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Item (22):
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
The Deanship of Registration & Admission shall have the right
to dismiss any graduate or post-graduate students under the
following circumstances:
Failing to maintain the minimum passing grade in a compulsory
course for two times.
Failing to raise his (Grade Point Average) (GPA) on his courses
to a satisfactory level for two consecutive semesters after
receiving the warning.
Using up all the time allotted for any graduate student to finish
up with his/her master or doctorate and in consistent with item
(7 A & B). Item (18 B) should apply here.
Failing to defend his/her thesis for two times in a row.
Failing to pass the Qualifying Exam for two times.
Failing to attend the graduate program in which he/she is
enrolled for two consecutive or un-consecutive academic
semesters without furnishing a valid and sound excuse.
Committing a severe gruesome offense which compels the
university to dismiss him/her in accord with university
regulation and rules.
In the event that the student fails to obtain the approval of the
Faculty Council concerning the title of his/her thesis and the
appointment of a thesis supervisor at the end of the sixth
semester for a master degree student or at the end of the eighth
semester for a Ph.D. student, the master degree student is
eligible to apply for a higher diploma provided that he/she has
successfully completed 24 credit hours with an GPA of 70% or
its equivelant at least.
Transfer
Item (23):
1.
2.
University transfer policy at An-Najah National University
allows students to transfer from other institutions to An-Najah
University provided that these institutions are credited by AnNajah National University and that the transferring students
meets the following conditions:
A. A transferring student should have a GPA of 75% (2.5)and
above.
B. A transferring student should have satisfied admission
conditions as described in items (13) and (14).
Transferring courses can be credited by the host university in
the following instances:
A. Transferring courses have to match and correspond with
those on the study plan of the university to which student is
transferring in terms of level and content, and requirements.
B. Transferring student’s GPA should not be less than 75%
(2.5) or less than Very Good or a (B).
C. The maximum number of hours which a transferring
student to An-Najah National University can count is six
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credit hours. In addition, he/she shall not be able to transfer
any of the grades accumulated outside An-Najah National
University to his/her GPA.
Item (24):
1.
2.
Item (25):
A.
B.
Item (26):
A graduate student at An-Najah National University can
transfer from one program to another at the same Faculty at
An-Najah University provided that he/she meets the following
conditions.
A. He/she should have fulfilled all the admission conditions of
the program he/she is transferring to.
B. There has to be a place in the program he/she is transferring
to and has to take the Skill Placement Exam. for that
program when it is offered.
C. Transferring student’s GPA should be 75% (2.5) and above
Transferring students can transfer some of their courses if these
courses meet the following conditions.
A. If these courses can be considered equivalents in terms of
course title and number or in terms of level and content to
the type of courses listed in the required study plan.
B. The formula for evaluating and accepting transfer courses is
usually done by the Specialized Department Council whose
recommendation is sent off to the Faculty Council of the
Graduate Studies for approval which in turn informs the
Deanship of Admission and Registration in writing of its
recommendations.
C. The maximum number of transferable credit hours is six so
long as no more than two consecutive semesters have
passed ever since the transferring student studied these
courses.
D. Transferable courses have to be 75% (2.5) and above to be
counted.
E. A transferring student can transfer (6) credit hours at most
provided that the time period during which the student has
taken these two courses does not exceed two consecutive
semesters.
The minimum time length that a transferring student can spend
in joining the new Master program to finish up with his/her
Master’s is two academic semesters and the maximum time
length is four academic semesters from the time of his transfer
to the new institution.
The minimum time length that a doctorate student can spend in
transferring to a new university or institution is four academic
semesters and the maximum time length is eight academic
semesters to finish up his/her doctorate.
Requests for transfer can/should be submitted to the Deanship
of Admission and Registration
accompanied with all
necessary documents required by An-Najah National
University.
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Item (27):
1.
2.
3.
4.
Item (28):
1.
2.
A transferring student can submit a request to transfer the
courses he/she has taken at the former institution. A graduate
student can request that his/her Transferable courses be counted
provided that he/she meets the following conditions:
The student should have taken these courses at a university
which is credited by An-Najah National University.
The transferring student should obtain a written approval from
both the Dean and the Specialized Department Council before
studying at another university.
The maximum number of transferable credits hours for a
Master or a Ph.D. is (9), provided that these transferable
courses are equivalents of the courses listed on the study plan.
The transferring student’s grades on these transferable courses
should not be less than 75% (2.5). These transferable courses
shall not be counted towards the transferring student’s GPA.
A graduate student can change from the thesis-track to the
comprehensive Examination track option so long as this
process is carried out after satisfying the following terms and
conditions:
Submit a request for such a change of status or transfer from
one track to another at the end of the third semester from the
time of his/her enrollment in the graduate program.
Obtain the approval and consent of both the Specialized
Department Council and the Faculty Council.
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Calculation of GPA (Grade Point Average)
Item (29):
A. 1. Grades will be awarded in the letter system (A, B, ….) as described in the
table below:
Grade out of a
100
Grade in Letter
Symbol
90-100
88-89
85-87
80-84
78-79
75-77
70-74
68-69
65-67
60-64
50-59
0.0-49
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
CD+
D
DF
The Value of the
Letter in the
Accumulative
Average
4.0
3.75
3.5
3.0
2.75
2.5
2.0
1.75
1.5
1.0
0.75
0.0
Result
Pass
Pass
Pass
Pass
Pass
Pass
Pass
Fail
Fail
Fail
Fail
Fail
2. A student’s GPA will be calculated by multiplying the value of the
letter mark as described in the above schedule for each course studied
by the student with the number of credit hours for that specific course
then calculating all the values of all the courses which the student has
taken then dividing this total on the number of credit hours. This
process can be applied for the calculation of the student’s GPA for the
courses of that semester.
3. A graduate student are given an estimate for their accumulative
average as follows:
B.
Accumulative
An Estimate An Estimate in
Average
in Arabic
English
3.70 and Above.
‫ممتاز‬
Excellent
ً‫جيد جدا‬
3.20-3.69
Very Good
2.80-3.19
‫جيد‬
Good
2.50-2.79
‫مقبول‬
Satisfactory
2.49 and Less.
‫ضعيف‬
Poor
A student’s GPA represents the student’s grades on the courses
he/she has taken in the program in spite of the grades he/she has
accumulated on these courses with due consideration to item (10 B).
In the event that a student receives an ‘incomplete’ on a particular
course, the grade on that very course shall be calculated once he/she
completes it and the student’s GPA will be retroactive until the
completion and removal of the ‘incomplete’ mark with due
consideration to item (16 F). Student’s GPA should be rounded to the
nearest/closest one decimal point.
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C.
D.
E.
A graduate student will not be allowed to repeat a course on which
he/she obtained a grade of 75% (C+) or above.
If a student repeats a particular course, the grade which will be
counted or entered in the student’s accumulative average for that
course is the higher grade. All grades shall be entered into the
student’s academic transcript.
A student can repeat any course he/she got a (C,C-,D+,D,D- or F) in
order to raise his/her average, in this case the new grade should be
posted on his\her transcript.
Academic Counseling and Supervising
Item (30):
A.
B.
Item (31):
Item (32):
The Specialized Department Council appoints two Committees
for academic advising: One advisory committee for Master
students and another one for Ph.D. students whose members
are from the faculty members of the Specialized Department.
The Department Chair shall be informed of such appointments
and of the delegation of responsibilities to the faculty members
or until an academic.
The academic supervisor shall assume the responsibility of
advising and counseling the student from the initial time of the
student’s enrolment in the program until his/her graduation.
Of course, should the student decide to opt for the thesis track,
he/she has the right to ask another faculty member to be his/her
thesis supervisor.
A.
During the fourth semester of a Graduate student’s enrolment
in a master program, he/she should inform the Specialized
Department chair of his/her selection of a supervisor for his/her
thesis and should define the title of his thesis. This should
happen right after a graduate student has finished at least 12
credit hours of the master courses. In the case of Ph.D.
programs, students have to make such decisions during the
sixth semester from the time of their initial enrolment. All this
has to be done on a special form given by the Deanship of the
Faculty of Graduate Studies, accompanied with a thesis
proposal including the purpose of the research proposal,
background about the research proposal, and suggested
methodology for the entire proposal, and the necessary budget
for the completion of the project.
Upon submitting his/her thesis proposal, a master degree
student’s a cumulative average should not be less than 2.8 or
less than Good and for a PhD. student’s a cumulative average
should not be less than 3.2 or ‘very good’.
B.
At the recommendation of the Specialized Department Chair
and with consent of the supervisor, the Faculty Council has the
authority to appoint the supervisor of the student’s thesis taking
into consideration the interest of the student if possible.
A.
Ph.D. dissertation has to be supervised by a professor whose
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B.
C.
D.
Item (33):
A.
B.
Item (34):
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
major pertains directly to the topic of the dissertation, if it is
possible.
A Master thesis has to be supervised by an associate professor
whose major concentration pertains directly to the topic of the
student’s thesis.
In certain circumstances, an assistant
professor can assume the responsibility of supervising a master
thesis provided that he/she has published two journal articles in
refereed and scientific journals in his major.
The maximum number of theses that a supervisor can supervise
is three theses at one time.
A supervisor has the right to select an assistant supervisor from
An-Najah National University or from other institutions to
assist him/her in supervising the thesis, once this happens the
faculty member becomes a second supervisor.
In exchange for his/her supervising services, the supervisor
usually receives one credit hour worth for each semester
commencing from the time of his/her appointment as a thesis
supervisor. The maximum time length that a supervisor can
have to supervise a master thesis is two academic semesters
and four academic semesters for a Ph.D. dissertation.
In the event that there are two supervisors for a particular
thesis, the credit hours shall be divided between them equally
in exchange for their advisory services.
Only under extreme circumstances would a supervisor of a
Master or Doctorate thesis supervisor be replaced by another
supervisor, taken into account student’s need. If this to happen,
the replacement process shall be taken care of in the same way
the appointment of a supervisor is being conducted.
In certain circumstances a thesis or dissertation can be adjusted
and revised should the situation require that. Such revisions or
adjustments have to be made in accord with the same
procedures used for the thesis.
The title of the thesis or dissertation along with the name of the
supervisor of the thesis or dissertation shall be written in the
records of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, the Deanship of
Admission & Registration, and the records of the Specialized
Department.
At the recommendation of the Faculty Dean along with the
approval of the Specialized Department Council, a faculty
member on leave of absence without pay or on leave for
scholarly purpose can continue to supervise a student’s thesis.
A supervisor should be eligible to continue to supervise his
student’s thesis until its completion even in the event he
submitted his resignation or is bound for retirement.
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Procedures for Thesis Defense
The supervisor asks the Specialized Department Chair to
appoint the members of the thesis committee. The appointment
decision is usually taken by the Faculty Council which acts at
the recommendation of its members along with the
recommendation of the Specialized Department Chair and
Department Council. The completion of this process has to be
done on a special form issued by the Deanship of the Faculty of
Graduate Studies.
Item (35):
Item (36):
A.
B.
C.
D.
Item (37):
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
A thesis Committee consists of the following members:
Supervisor or in the event that there are two supervisors, one of
them would be the main supervisor and the other would be a
committee member.
A university faculty member (Internal examiner) who meets the
conditions of supervision and whose expertise pertains directly
to the topic of the thesis.
An external Examiner whose expertise directly pertain to the
topic of the thesis and meets the conditions described in item
(B) above.
The minimum number of a thesis committee is three and the
maximum number is five faculty members.
The student submits several copies of his/her thesis to the
Deanship of the Faculty of Graduate Studies via/through the
Specialized Department Chair. The number of copies which
has to be submitted should correspond to the number of the
committee members.
The thesis supervisor should fill out a special form for the
formation of thesis committee members.
The Dean of Graduate Studies shall send off copies of the
student’s thesis to each member on the committee and request
that they read it within a specific time length and report back
their recommendation regarding the quality of the thesis.
If committee members reports are positive and encouraging,
the Dean of Graduate Studies shall send these reports to the
Specialized Department Chair for his review and shall ask him
to confer with the thesis supervisor and committee members
on finding an appropriate time and date for the defense of the
thesis. The Deanship of the Faculty of Graduate Studies shall
reserve the right of setting up the date for the thesis defense in
writing.
If any of the thesis examiners has declined to accept the thesis,
he/she has to submit a detailed report explaining and pointing
out the rationale behind his/her refusal to accept it as it is. The
thesis supervisor has discussed the results of the internal and
external examiners with all the members of the thesis
committee and if one member on the thesis committee
disagrees with the examiner, a thesis defense shall not convene.
In the event that the members of the thesis committee disagree
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F.
G.
Item (38):
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Item (39):
with the examiner’s opinion, the student’s thesis has to be sent
to another examiner for a second opinion and for the purpose of
reaching consensus.
The Department Chair shall inform the Deanship of the Faculty
of Graduate Studies of the timing and date on which the thesis
defense would be scheduled, so that the latter would take the
necessary measures and preparation for the defense.
If one of the committee members contends that the thesis needs
some revisions and adjustments before the defense, the thesis
supervisor shall take upon himself the full responsibility of
taking the proper procedures regarding the revisions needed.
The thesis defense shall be discussed and defended in the
following fashion:
The student shall have a 15- minute-period during which he/she
provides a verbal synopsis of his/her thesis.
1. The chairman of Thesis Defense Committee shall chair and
administer the defense of the student's thesis. Only
Committee members of the student's thesis participate in
the defense of the student's thesis.
2. In case the first supervisor is absent for a compelling
reason, the second supervisor shall preside over the
supervision of the defense of the student's thesis. In the
event that there is no second supervisor, the Faculty council
shall ask the coordinator of the concerned program to
appoint a faculty member who happens to be a suitable
candidate to chair the committee.
All thesis committee members convene right after the
completion of the defense and decide with majority of
members on one of the following outcomes:
Pass without making any revisions on the thesis;
Pass after making certain revisions on the thesis;
Failure.
The first supervisor only has the right to vote in the event that
there is another supervisor on the thesis defense committee as
described in item (C) above.
Thesis revisions and adjustments have to be made and taken
care of in a period which does not exceed one academic
semester and then it should be submitted to the members of the
thesis defense committee for discussion for a second read. The
student then would receive a pass if the committee members
accept the revisions made on the thesis, or failure if all the
committee members refuse to accept the revisions as long as
such a decision does not conflict with the regulations contained
in item (22) number (4).
If the student failed to defend his/her thesis, he/she has the right
to appeal for a second chance but such an appeal for a thesis
defense has to take place four months after the initial defense
took place at least.
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Item (40):
A.
B.
The student shall hand deliver the required number of his/her
thesis to the Deanship of the Faculty Graduate Studies. The
thesis has to be in the same form as it has been accepted by the
thesis committee members with the proper thesis binding as
described in the instruction herein.
The Dean of Graduate Studies shall recommend the graduation
of the student to the Deans Council on account of the
recommendations made by both the Faculty Council and the
Deanship of Admission & Registration.
A committee member shall be granted a monetary award to be
specified by the President of the University with a letter of
gratitude
Item (41):
Comprehensive Test Procedures
Item (42):
A.
B.
C.
D.
Item (43):
A.
B.
The Qualifying/Comprehensive Examination is thorough,
broad, and integral in its overall content and components.
First, it aims to measure students’ ability to retrieve the
concepts and principles which pertain to their major field of
study; and second, it tests students’ ability to apply such
acquired knowledge in solving applied and scientific
problems.
The Comprehensive Test is offered two times a year. The first
session is offered in the Fall semester and the second session is
offered in the Spring semester.
Students, intending to sit for the Comprehensive Exam should
inform the Specialized Department Chair in writing of their
wish to sit for the Comprehensive Examination. Students
should also be made aware that the Deanship of Graduate
Studies is the party in charge of setting up the date and timing
of the Comprehensive Examination sitting for the
Comprehensive Examination require that students have a GPA
of 75% (2.5) or above and should comply with the instructions
and regulations contained in items (7) and item (18).
The Specialized Department Chair send off the names of
students wishing to sit for the Comprehensive Examination to
the Dean of the Faculty of Deanship of Graduate Studies in
order to take the necessary measures for the smooth
accommodation of this process.
The Comprehensive Examination consists of several papers or
two papers at the least. There is full cooperation between the
Specialized Department Council and the Faculty of Graduate
Studies regarding the content of each paper of the Exam.
Students are usually made aware of the format of the
comprehensive examination.
The time length of the Comprehensive Examination should not
be less than two hours nor should it exceed four hours.
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C.
D.
E.
Item (44):
123Item (45):
A.
B.
C.
D.
Item (46):
A.
Students should pass all sections of the Comprehensive
Examination successfully with a grade of 70% or above.
Students should receive 70% on each paper of the
Comprehensive Examination to pass it.
Students should pass all paper of the Comprehensive
Examination with a GPA of 75% (2.5) or above; otherwise, and
in the event that a particular student has failed to obtain such a
GPA on a particular section, he/she has to repeat the paper(s) of
the Comprehensive Examination on which the student was
unable to get a grade of 75%.
If a Master or a doctorate student fails to pass a particular paper
or a couple of paper of the Comprehensive Examination for the
second round or time, he/she is considered a failure and
consequently the application of item (22) should be considered
and be applied.
The Department Chair of Graduate Studies is the person who
will organize and administer the Comprehensive Examination
in cooperation with the Chair of the Specialized Department by
taking the following steps:
Define the type of subjects which will be covered on the
Comprehensive Examination accompanied with a list of books,
references, and other test pertinent materials.
Selecting faculty members for the preparation, construction,
correction and grading of the Comprehensive Exam.
Reporting the results of the Comprehensive Examination to the
Faculty Council for its review and proper recommendations.
A student’s result of ‘Pass’, or ‘Failure’, on the Comprehensive
Examination shall be recorded on his/her academic transcript.
If a student fails on the first round, he/she shall have another
chance to sit for the Comprehensive Examination but it has to
be during the subsequent semester with due consideration to
the instructions contained in the following items: (7), (18), and
(43).
In the event that the student passes the Comprehensive
Examination, the Department Chair shall report the results to
the Faculty Dean and the Deanship of Admission &
Registration.
The Faculty Dean shall recommend the graduation of the
students who passed the Exam to the Deans Council to approve
of this recommendation and to be in accord and in compliance
with the consent and approval of both the Faculty Council and
the Deanship of Admission & Registration.
A Master student can be awarded a higher Diploma in the
registered specialization provided that he/she completes (24)
credit hours with a GPA of 70% at least in all the Master
courses as described in the study plan of the student’s program
of study.
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B.
C.
D.
Item (47):
A.
B.
A thesis shall not be counted as part of the required hours for
earning or receiving a higher Diploma.
With due consideration to item (A) above, a student can be
received a higher Diploma in the following cases:
1. Failing to pass the Comprehensive Examination two times
as described in condition (43) of the instructions contained
herein.
2. Failing to defend his/her thesis successfully two times.
3. Receiving a dismissal from the Master program in which
he/she is registered for academic reasons so long as his/her
GPA is 70% or above.
4. Failing to complete or finish up his/her thesis after having
completed all course work.
5. Having exhausted all the time allowed for any Master
student in his/her Master program which is normally
described in item (7) in the instructions herein.
6. Having exceeded the time allowed for interrupting his study
as described in item (19) and (20) in the instructions herein.
In consideration of item (A) above, a dismissed student from a
graduate program in which the dismissed student is enrolled in
for academic reasons before finishing 24 credit hours can
complete his/her studies in order to obtain a diploma provided
that his/her GPA at the time of dismissal is not less than 70%
and that he/she should not have exceeded six academic
semesters – the time period during which the dismissed student
has to complete his/her diploma.
A doctorate student can earn a Master in the program in which
he/she is registered provided that he/she has completed 24
credit hours with a GPA of 75% (2.5) in his/her Ph.D. courses
as described in the Ph.D. study plan.
With due consideration to what has been said in item (A) it is
deemed seemly to grant a doctorate student a Master in the
following cases:
1. If the student failed to pass the Comprehensive
Examination as described in item (43) in the instructions
contained herein;
2. If the student failed to defend his/her dissertation a couple
of times/ in two exams.
3. If the student is dismissed from the doctorate program in
which he/she is enrolled for academic reasons provided that
his/her GPA is 75% (2.5) or above.
4. If the student has exhausted the maximum time length of
his/her doctorate as described in item (7) in the instruction
contained herein.
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General Rules
Item (48):
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Instructions of Graduate Studies shall amend those
instructions which were issued as a result of decisions made
by the Deans Council in its session before the one whose
number is 628 on 21/04/2009 and any previous instructions
thereof regarding graduate studies.
The minimum number of students of a particular course is five
students. The maximum number is thirty students. Beyond the
maximum number requires the consent and approval of the
Faculty Council and the Specialized Department Council. In
most cases, it is possible and permitted to offer a graduate
course with three students, the least number of students which
can be tolerated.
Using any Graduate Studies Forms mentioned in the following
instruction is neither permitted nor will it be tolerated unless it
is being issued by the Deanship of the Faculty of Graduate
Studies. This shall not apply to the Admission and Transfer
Forms which are usually issued by the Deanship of Admission
& Registration.
A dismissed student from a particular program shall not be
allowed or permitted to apply to the same program of study
again.
In the event that a graduate student is being delayed from
graduation due to a required course which he/she has to take
and it is not being offered during the semester of his/her
graduation, the Faculty Council is obliged to allow the student
to find a substitute course in the department in which he/she is
enrolled.
It is the responsibility of both the Dean of the Faculty and the
Dean of Admission & Registration to apply and execute these
regulations and instructions.
If a student submits an objection disputing a particular grade
he/she receives, such an objection should be filed/submitted
within the first week of the announcement of the grades. The
student should pay 10 JD as fees and the matter should be
turned to the instructor of the course for examination and
review of the grades and the correction of questions or parts of
questions if left uncorrected. In exceptional cases, the student
must pay 20 JD fees and the matter should be turned to the
Dean of the faculty of graduate studies to take an appropriate
action by commissioning someone suitable to re-correct the
examination papers.
At the recommendations of both the Department Council and
the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, the Deans
Council shall have the full authority to look into, tackle, and
handle any matter which is not mentioned herein or being
dealt with in these instructions.
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Technical Specifications of Thesis / Dissertation
A master thesis/dissertation should be written in Arabic accompanied
by a-600-hundered- word-abstract in English. However, in certain
Departments at some Faculties, English language is being considered
the medium of communication and therefore a thesis can be written in
English provided that a 600 hundred –word- abstract should
accompany the thesis in Arabic. What is at steak is that the thesis
along with its abstract has to be written as correctly and as intelligibly
as possible.
First:
Second:
The following titles should be written on the Title page:
A. An-Najah National University
Deanship of the Faculty of Graduate Studies (should be written on the
upper right part of the page).
B. Thesis/dissertation Title.
C. Student’s name as officially registered in university record.
D. Thesis supervisor Name and the name of the second supervisor if
there is a second one.
E. This Thesis is Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements
for the Degree of Master of Arts in History, at Faculty of Graduate
Studies, at An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine-.
Third:
A.
B.
C.
D.
The following instruction should be written on the page subsequent to
the Title page:
Title of Thesis.
The name of the writer as officially registered in university record.
Date of thesis defense.
Names and Signatures of Thesis Defense Committee Members.
1- In Arabic as follows:
.‫ واجازتھا‬.... ‫ناقشت اللجنة ھذه األطروحة بتاريخ‬
‫أعضاء لجنة المناقشة‬
‫التوقيع‬
...........................
...........................
...........................
...........................
...........................
............................... -1
............................... -2
............................... -3
............................... -4
............................... -5
2- In English as follows:
This Thesis was defended successfully on ……………….. and approved by
Defense Committee Members
1. …………………………….
2. …………………………….
3. …………………………….
4. …………………………….
5. …………………………….
Signature
……………………..….
……………………..….
……………………..….
……………………..….
……………………..….
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Fourth:
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
Fifth:
A.
B.
C.
The arrangement and page-numbering of thesis should be
consistent with the following descriptions:
The Interior Cover page (without page number).
Thesis Certificate Page and the Examiner’s signature.
Dedication: It should be brief, terse and intelligible.
Acknowledgement.
The contents and numbers of pages.
Index of Tables and their pages.
Index of Figures and their pages.
Index of appendixes and pages.
Thesis Abstract
A student thesis should be organized in an orderly fashion-chapter
after chapter until the end of it. The title of references should be
properly documented. If available, appendices then should be
added at the end followed with an abstract in English. The
organization of the thesis chapters, appendices, tables, figures,
maps, and references, abstract in other languages should bear
sequential numbers. For example Arabic numbers should be used
as follows 1, 2, and 3, in English copies or Arabic ones.
The maximum number of pages of a master thesis is 250. Verified
texts and Appendices are not part of thesis
The thesis along with the abstract should be printed on (A4) white
paper. The thesis print out has to be intelligible and neat on
computer and free from any hand-written script and one-face
printout.
There has to be 28 pt, between lines and 3.5
centimeters right margins in Arabic copies and 3.5 centimeters
left margin in English copies. Other margins should be 2.5
Centimeters. Page numbering in Arabic copies should be in the
middle of the page from the bottom and in English copies it
should be in the middle from the top of the page.
The source from which the citation of particular tables or
photocopies of should be written below each table in size.11.
Sixth:
If there are maps or photos, or any of illustrative materials, the
thesis papers should be of special quality to preserve and maintain
a lasting life span for such materials at the library.
Seventh:
Type of Calligraphy/Penmanship
Simplified Arabic 14 for Arabic Thesis, Time New Roman 14 for
English Thesis
Margins11
Minor Titles/ headlines should be printed in bold 14
Major Titles should be in bold 16
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Eighth:
A. Binding
Binding should be in faint black and not shinny.
The script should be printed in gold color.
The title of thesis, name of student, and name of supervisor should
be printed on the cover page of the thesis.
Student’s name, the title of thesis, and the year of thesis
defense should be printed in the spine of the thesis.
2 centimeters space should be left from the top and below the
spine of the thesis.
And then:
Four bound copies and an electronic copy (pdf) on CDs to be
placed at the University Library.
Three bound copies for the Deanship of the Faculty of
Graduate Studies and two electronic copies on CDs: An
electronic CD of an abstract of the thesis, full thesis (word &
pdf format) and a Jpg image of the signatures of the thesis
defense committee members. A second copy of the student’s
entire thesis (word & pdf format) with a Jpg image of the
signature of the thesis defense committee members.
A copy of the student’s thesis to each member of the defense
thesis committee.
A copy of the student’s bound thesis to the Specialized
Department.
A copy of the student’s bound thesis to Deanship of the
concerned Faculty.
B. Upon submitting his/her thesis, the student of graduate studies shall
authorize the university in writing to make partial or complete copies
of his/her thesis for the purposes of scientific research and the
exchange of knowledge between educational institutions and
universities.
Ninth:
Documentation of references should stick to the following
instructions
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Methods of Documentation of Sources & References
I.
Humanistic Studies:
Sources & references in humanistic studies are arranged in alphabetical order at the end of
the thesis/dissertation as of described below:
A. Unpublished Sources (Manuscripts, Documents, and the role of the archives, &
etc)
Manuscripts
Methods of Documentation:
Author’s nickname or last name, followed by author’s first name: name or title of
manuscript in bold. Place of publication. Number of publication
Example: Al-sanussi, Muhamed Ben Yousif: A useful Introduction to Logic.
Library of An-Najah National University.Nablus. 62
B. Published Sources
Methods of Documentation:
Author’s nickname, followed by author’s first name. Name of the source written in
bold. The number of parts or volumes if any. Name of investigator or Translator.
Edition Number. Place of Publication: Publisher. Year of publication.
Example: Al-Tabary, Muhamed Ben Jarir. The History of Messengers & Kings.
Vol 10. Investigator Mohamed Abu Al-Fadel Ibrahim.2nd Editio. Cairo: Dar AlMa’arif. 1969
C. References
Methods of Documentation:
Author’s nickname, followed by author’s first name. Name of reference source
written in bold. The number of parts or volumes if any. Edition Number. Place of
Publication: Publisher. Year of publication.
Example: Abu Hatab, Fouad & Aamal Sadiq: Educational Psychology.
Edition. Cairo: Egyptian Anglo Library. 1980.
2nd
Example: TimOshenko, S. P. and Woinowsky – Ktieger, S.: Theory of Plates and
Shells. 2nd Edition. Tokyo. Mc Graw – Hill Book Company. 1959.
*Unpublished Books:
The documentation procedures used above shall apply to such category of
unpublished books, in addition to making a note between two parentheses that the
work is either unpublished or under work.
D. Periodicals
Methods of Documentation:
Author’s nickname or last name, followed by author’s first names: Article Title in
Italic and bold, Journal Title in bold. Number. Volume. Year/ number of pages.
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Example: Nazzal, R. Ayman: “The Pragmatic Functions of the Enactment of
Insha’allah by Muslims in their Mundane Discourse.” Published in the
International Journal of Pragmatics, Vol. 15, No. 2/3, June 2005/ 225-252.
Example: Kotthoff, H.: "Responding to Irony in Different Contexts: On
Cognition in Conversation", Journal of Pragmatics, 35, 2003/ 1387-1411.
* (Accepted Articles for Publication)
The documentation procedures applied herein shall apply and after writing the
title of the article a note of accepted for publication’ should be added to the Title
of the Journal.
E. Conferences Proceedings
Methods of Documentation:
Author’s nickname, followed by his first names: Title of Article in italics and
bold. Conference Name in bold. Editor’s name. Volume. Place of publication:
Publisher. Date of publication/ number of pages.
Example: Abedel- Rahman, Afeef: Jeruslame & its status in the eyes’ of
Muslims and reflection in heritage books. 3rd International Conference for
the History of Bilad Al-sham ‘Palestine’. Ed. Adnan Albakheet. 3. Amman,
1983/224-265.
Example: Lssa S. S., and Al-Abbas R.K.: Characteristics Of Bonded Double
Containment Joints. Proc. Of The Int IMEKO / GESA Symp. On TIsk
Minimization By Experimental Mechanics. VDL Berichte No. 940.
Dusseldorf: 1992.
*Chapter in a Book
Methods of Documentation:
Author’s nickname, followed by author’s first names: Title of Book Chapter in
italics and bold. Book Title in bold. Editor’s name. Edition Number.(if it is
available). Place of publication. Publisher. Date of publication/ number of pages.
Example: Abbass, Ihssan: The Arabs in Andalus, A review on the Arabs,
Islam, and Europe. Editor, Mahmoud Al-sumra. 1st edition. Kuwait: Arab
Magazine. 1984/71-79.
Example: Latifi, M.: Commercial Production Of Anti – Anakeebite Serum In.
Biology Of The Reptelia. Gands, C. and Gans, K. (Editors). New York:
Academic Press. 1986.
F. Dissertations / Theses
Methods of Documentation:
Author’s nickname, followed by author’s first names: Dissertation Title in bold
(unpublished). University name. Country. Year.
Example: Abdu, Majd Abedel-fatah Ismael: The Teaching Circumstances in
Nablus during the British Mandate (unpublished M.A. thesis). An-Najah
National University. Nablus. Palestine.1998.
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Example: Khaleel, Zaher Mohammed: The Effect of Intelligence on Student‘s
Academic (Unpublished Master‘s Thesis). An-Najah National University.
Nablus. Palestine. 1995.
G. Publication of Institutions
Methods of Documentation:
The name of the institution. The name of the publication written in bold. Place.
The date of publication.
Example: An-Najah National University. Year Book. Nablus.1998.
H. Newspapers and Magazines
Methods of Documentation:
1. With an author:
Author’s nickname, followed by author’s first names: Article Title written in bold
and italics. News paper/magazine title written in bold. Place of publication.
Number followed by slash / history. Number of pages.
Example: Tuqan, Fadwa: Night & Knights. Alquds News Paper. Jerusalem.
12/1267 Feb.15.1958.
2. Without an author:
Methods of Documentation:
Magazine or News paper Title written in bold. Place of publication. Number
followed by slash / and history of publication. Number of pages.
Example: Al-Fajr. Jerusalem. 2143/20. June 1995. 21.
I. Electronic Journals and Internet Sources
1. Electronic Journals
Methods of Documentation:
Author’s nickname, followed by author’s first names: Title of publication. Name
of Magazine. Number. Year of publication. Number of pages. Electronic address
if available.
Example: Abu Al-rub, Hasan Taher: Palestinian Refugees in Popular Literature:
Human Sciences Magazine. 40. 2009.
http://www.ulum. nl/6.htm
2. Internet Sources (Web Sites):
Methods of Documentation:
Author’s nickname, followed by author’s first names. Title of published materials.
Website address.
Example: Al-buni, Anwar: Civilized Dialogue..
http://www.ahewar.org/debat/show.cat.asp?cid=187
J. Oral Interviews
Methods of Documentation:
Interviewee’s name. Place of interview. Date of interview.
Example: Abedallah Al-Khateeb. Amman. 5/9/1995.
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II. Natural Sciences:
CSE - Council of Science Editors
The Council of Science Editors scientific style of documentation is used in the biological
sciences and many other fields of scientific study as well. It offers two approaches for
documenting sources: 1) a name/year system. and, 2) a citation/sequence system.
1. Name/year system.
Inserted at the point of reference, an in-text parenthetical citation containing the author's
name and the date of publication interacts with the end documentation by pointing to a
specific entry in the References List. The superscripted number flags the reader's
attention to a correspondingly numbered entry on a References list located at the end of a
book or document.
2. A citation/sequence system:
It relies on numbers. Unlike the Name/Year system, no parenthetical information is
required. All that's needed is a superscripted number: a raised numeral located at the end
of a clause or sentence identifying the content as outside source material.
This guide is based on Scientific Styles and Format (6th ed.), a publication of the Council
of Science Editors. The standards of documentation they present follow those found in
National Library of Medicine Recommended Formats for Bibliographic Citation (NLM
1991).
To learn more about both systems click on the following links.
http://writing.colostate.edu/guides/researchsources/documentation/cbe_citation/inde
x.cfm
http://writing.colostate.edu/guides/researchsources/documentation/cbe_citation/with
in.cfm
Citing Sources at the End of Your Paper
1. Book with One or More Authors
Format:
Last Name and Initial(s) of First Author, [Followed by Last Name and Initial(s) of Other
Authors, if Any]. Title of Book. Place of Publication: Publisher; Year of Publication.
Number of Pages.
Example:
Bates, B. Bargaining for life: a social history of tuberculosis. Philadelphia: University of
Pennsylvania Press; 1992. 435 p.
2. Scholarly and Professional Journals
Format:
Last Name and Initial(s) of Author, [followed by last names and initials of other authors,
if any]. Year Month and Day of Publication. Article title. Journal title [abbreviated
according to the National Information Standards Organization] Volume Number (Issue
Number): Inclusive Page Numbers.
Example:
Wilton P. 1992 May 15. The Toronto Free Hospital for Consumptive Poor. Can Med
Assoc J 146 (10): 1812-14.
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3. Newspaper and Magazine Articles
Format:
Last Name and Initial(s) of Author, [followed by last names and initials of other authors,
if any]. Year Month Day of Publication. Title of article. Title of Newspaper; Section
Information: Page Number (and Column Designation).
Example:
Condon G. 1996 Aug 4. Don't take those pills on an empty spirit. Dallas Morning News;
Sect 5: 7.
4. Conference Proceedings, Papers and Abstracts
Format:
Last Name and Initial(s) of Editor, [followed by last names and initials of other editors, if
any], editor(s). Year of Publication. Description of proceedings and Title of Conference;
Year Month Days of Conference; Location of Conference. Place of Publication:
Publisher. Number of Pages.
Example:
Powers, J.D., Powers, T.E. 1984. Proceedings of the 10th annual food animal medicine
conference: the use of drugs in food animal medicine; 1984 Sep 25-26; Columbus, Ohio.
Columbus: The Ohio State University Press. 310 p.
5. Dissertations, Theses and Patents
Format:
Last Name and Initial(s) of Author. Title of dissertation or thesis [dissertation or thesis].
Place of Degree-Granting Institution: Degree-Granting Institution; Date of Degree.
Number of pages. Availability Information. Identifying Information.
Example:
Mangie, E.D. A comparative study of the perceptions of illness in New Kingdom Egypt
and Mesopotamia of the early first millennium [dissertation]. Akron (OH): University of
Akron; 1991. 160 p. Available from: University Microfilms, Ann Arbor MI;
AAG9203425.
6. Manuscripts and Documents
Format:
Title of Document. [Description and Date of Document]. Located at: Repository and
Location of Repository.
Example:
Box account book. [Accounts of wholesale druggist Henry Box, 1629-42]. Located at:
The James Marshall and Marie-Louise Osborn Collection, Yale University Beineke Rare
Book and Manuscript Library, New Haven, Connecticut.
7. Electronic and Internet Sources
1. Electronic Journal Articles
Format:
Last Name and Initial(s) of Author, [followed by last names and initials of other authors].
Title of article. Abbreviated Journal Title [medium] Year of Publication; Volume (Issue):
Inclusive Page Numbers [if available]. Availability Information. Date of Access.
Example:
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Loker, W.M. "Campesinos" and the crisis of modernization in Latin America. Jour of Pol
Ecol 1996; 3(1). Available: http://www.library.arizona.edu/ej/jpe/volume_3/asciilokeriso.txt via the INTERNET. Accessed 1996 Aug 11.
2. Web Sites
Format:
Last Name and Initial(s) of Author; Title of Webpage [Internet]. Place of Publication:
Publisher; Date of Publication [Date of Update/Revision; Date of Citation]. Available
from: (Insert Uniform Resources Locater)
Example:
British Medical Journal [Internet]. Stanford, CA: Stanford Univ; 2004 July 10; Available
from: http://bmj.bmjjournals.com/
Third: APA System:
System could be used by some departments , for more information u could visit this page:
http://www2.liu.edu/cwis/cwp/library/workshop/citapa.htm
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Terms of Enrolment in Graduate Programs
First: Ph.D. Program in Chemistry:
• Prospective applicants for the P.h.D. program in chemistry or any other program
should have a master degree from An-Najah National University or from any
other university accredited and recognized by An-Najah National University.
• Prospective Applicant’s GPA should not be less than “very good” or its
equivalence.
• Prospective applicant should prove that he/she had been a regular student during
his/her under and graduate study and that he/she has attend 75% of all his/her
required classes of required hours for graduation.
Second: Master’s Programs:
Admission Conditions
1. A prospective applicant should have an undergraduate degree from An-Najah
National University or from any other institution accredited and recognized by
An-Najah National University with a GPA ( referred herein as Grade Point
Average) of ‘Good’, at the least.
2. A prospective undergraduate major should be consistent with the study plan of the
Master Program he/she is planning to apply for.
3. Prospective applicants with any undergraduate degree can potentially apply for
the Master program in Business Administration and the Master program in
Planning and Political Development.
4. Prospective applicants with an undergraduate degree in Science, Agriculture,
Medicine, Engineering, Pharmacology, and Veterinary Medicine can apply for the
Master program in Environmental Sciences.
5. Prospective applicants with undergraduate degree in English language and
literature or Translation are eligible to apply for the M.A. program in Applied
Linguistics and Translation.
6. Prospective applicants with an undergraduate degree in Public Health, Medical
Professions, Biology, Laboratory and Medical Analysis, Medicine,
Pharmacology, Veterinary Medicine, Midwifery, and nursing can apply for the
Master program of Public Health.
7. Prospective applicants with an undergraduate degree in Engineering or
Agricultural Engineering can be eligible to apply for the Master program in
Regional and Urban Planning.
8. Prospective applicants with an undergraduate degree in Economics, and
Administrative Sciences and Accounting, Political Science, or Law can be eligible
to apply for the Master program in Taxation Disputes.
9. Prospective applicants in Mathematics, Physics, Electrical Engineering,
Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Civil Engineering and
Computer Science can be eligible to apply for the Master program in
Computational Mathematics.
10. Prospective applicants with an undergraduate degree in Architecture Engineering
are eligible to apply for the Master program in Architecture Engineering.
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11. Prospective applicants with a B.S. in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, and
Chemical Engineering with a GPA of ‘Good’, at the least are eligible to apply for
the Master program in Clean Energy and Conservation Strategy.
12. Prospective applicants with an undergraduate degree in Animal Production,
Animal Health, and Veterinary Medicine are eligible to apply for the Master
program in Animal Production.
13. Prospective applicants with an undergraduate degree in Plant Production are
eligible to apply for the Master program in Plant Production.
14. Prospective applicants with an undergraduate degree in all Engineering majors,
Business Administration, Financial and Banking Sciences, Accounting,
Marketing, Economics, Computer Science, Management Information System, and
Computational Information Systems are eligible to apply for the Master program
in Engineering Management.
15. Prospective applicants with a bachelor degree in different specializations are
eligible to apply for the Master program in Educational Administration.
16. Prospective applicants with a bachelor degree in different specializations are
eligible to apply for the master degree in Curriculum and Teaching Methods.
17. Prospective applicants with a bachelor degree in Teaching Methods for Science,
Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Medical Analyses, or any Science major except
Mathematics are eligible to apply for the Master degree in Teaching Methods in
Science.
18. Prospective applicants with a bachelor degree in Mathematics or Teaching
Methods in Mathematics are eligible to apply for the Master degree in Teaching
Methods in Mathematics.
19. Prospective applicants with a bachelor degree in English language & literature or
Teaching Methods in English are eligible to apply for a Master degree in
Teaching Methods in English language.
20. Prospective applicants with a bachelor degree in Nursing and Midwifery are
eligible to apply for a Master degree in Community Mental Health Nursing.
21. Prospective applicants with bachelor degree in Physical Education are eligible to
apply for a Master degree in Physical Education.
Third: Program in High Specialization Certificate in Family Medicine:
Prospective applicants to this programe must fulfill the following conditions:
1- Regular Track:
Selection of New Residents
The following criteria must be met to qualify for enrollment at the family
medicine residency program at an-Najah University, college of Medicine:
• holding a medical doctor or its equivalent degree
• Pass the qualifying entrance Exam.
• Perform well in the interviews; each candidate will be interviewed by a
Committee
• Candidates will be asked to interview a standardized patient, write a history
pertaining to the interview, and present the case to a faculty member. The faculty
will evaluate the candidate’s:
-Communication skills
- Writing skills
-Presentation skills
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2- Alternative Track:
This track is designed to help a large number of doctors in Palestine who have been
working as residents in the hospitals in non residency program and a large number of
general practioners who did not receive an official training. The following criteria must
be met:
• holding a medical doctor or its equivalent degree
• Has a license to practice medicine in Palestine
• Present certified documentation about his experience in the previous five years
• Pass an exam and evaluation set by a committee to credential his knowledge /skills
attained in the previous five years in order to waive some rotations
• The following rotation cannot be waived :
1- Introduction to family medicine
2- Family medicine I
3- Family medicine II
4- Community medicine
5- Research
The Candidate must register for all Compulsory courses for acquiring high
certificate in Medicine(18 credit hours) and Family Medicine Specialty courses
Requirements(30 credit hours)
Prospective applicants to any graduate program sould be apprized of the fact that the
following two conditions are frequently required by the majority of graduate programs
and therefore prospective applicants are advised to contact the Coordinator of the
graduate program they are applying to before fulfilling these two conditions:
1. Prospective applicants should sit for a Placement and Skill Test for the program
he/she is applying to;
2. Prospective applicants should be willing and ready to have a personal interview
with the supervising Committee of the concerned Department.
Required Documents:
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•
•
•
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•
•
Filling out the application form.
An original transcript or a duplicate copy certified from the University Graduation
and other pertinent and responsible parties as required.
An original birth certificate or a duplicate copy.
General High School Certificate/transcript or a duplicate.
Two letters of recommendation from instructors/ officials of the current work.
A personal photo and a copy of personal I.D.
Receipt of Application Form Fees.
Submitted documents are non-refundable
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½
Prospective students can obtain an application form from the Deanship of Admission
and Registration. Application fees are not refundable once they are paid.
Names of admitted students shall be announced in the local news papers and
electronically on college advertisement board website.
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½
Students who to take some remedial courses their admission shall be conditional until
they complete these remedial courses in the first semester of their enrollment or the
second semester of their enrollment in the program at the maximum limit. Otherwise,
students risk losing their admission seat.
Application Forms along with other required documents are submitted to the
Deanship of Admission & Registration.
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Plans of Study and Description of Courses for
Graduate Programs
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First
Doctoral Programs
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Study Plan
Course Description
for the
Ph.D. Program in Chemistry
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The Academic Study Plan for the Ph.D. Program in Chemistry
Admission Conditions:
1. Prospective applicant for the Ph.D. in Chemistry must have an M.Sc. degree in
Chemistry average. An M.Sc. degree in chemistry, with a cumulative average of
"very good" grade or higher.
2. Prospective applicant must comply with admission conditions for the Ph.D.
program in Chemistry as described in the graduate study regulations bulletin.
Requirements for the Degree of Ph.D. in Chemistry:
1. Must complete Prerequisite Courses successfully.
2. Must complete 48 credits successfully, as shown below:
Compulsory Courses
(12 credits).
Elective Courses
(12 credits).
Dissertation
(24 credits).
3. Must pass the comprehensive examination successfully.
4. Must submit a written thesis proposal.
5. Must complete at least a total of 48 credit hours with a grade point average of not
less than 2.5 (75%).
Study Plan
Student is granted a Ph.D. degree in chemistry after successfully finishing the following
requirements:
1. Compulsory Courses : (12 Credit Hours)
Course No.
423611
423621
423631
423641
Course Title
Electroanalytical Chemistry
Structural Techniques in Inorganic Chemistry
Organic Reaction Transformations
Molecular Spectroscopy
Credits
3
3
3
3
Prerequisites
423511
423521
423531
423541
2. Elective Courses: (12 Credit Hours)
Depending on his/her study plan, the student must complete four elective courses. Out
of these electives, at least 3 courses (9 credits) must be chosen from the student's
major electives.
The table below lists all the elective courses:
A. First Group: Analytical Chemistry
Course No.
423711
423712
423715
423881
Course Title
Advanced Environmental Chemistry
Modern Techniques in Analytical Chemistry
Seminar in Analytical Chemistry
Special Topic in Analytical Chemistry
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Credits
3
3
3
3
Prerequisites
423611
423611
423611
423611
B. Second Group: Inorganic Chemistry
Course No.
423721
423722
423723
423725
423882
Course Title
Chemistry of Metals
Chemistry of Nonmetals
Solid State & Semiconductor Chemistry
Seminar in Inorganic Chemistry
Special Topic in Inorganic Chemistry
Credits
3
3
3
3
3
Prerequisites
423621
423621
423621
423621
423621
Credits
3
3
3
3
Prerequisites
423631
423631
423631
423631
Credits
3
3
3
3
3
Prerequisites
423641
423641
423641
423641
423641
C. First Group: Organic Chemistry
Course No.
423731
423732
423733
423883
Course Title
Physical Organic Chemistry
Heterocyclic Chemistry
Chemistry of Macromolecules
Special Topic in Organic Chemistry
D. Second Group: Physical Chemistry
Course No.
423741
423742
423743
423744
423884
Course Title
Statistical Thermodynamics
Solutions Thermodynamics
Quantum Chemistry
Chemical Kinetics
Special Topic in Physical Chemistry
3. Comprehensive Examination (423798):
The student must pass a qualifying examination (See Academic Rules and
Regulations for Graduate Students).
4. Proposal Writing :
After completing the comprehensive examination, the student must write up a novel
proposal related to his/her field of specialization. The student must defend his/her
proposal before the student's committee.
5. Dissertation (423799) (24 Credit Hours):
The Student must submit a thesis and pass an oral defense related to his/her thesis
(See Academic Rules and Regulations for Graduate Students).
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Course Description
Electroanalytical Chemistry (423611):
The course includes several electroanalytical methods for chemical analysis. Examples
of these are: Polarography, Developed methods of Polarography, anodic stripping
voltammetry, differentiated pulse anodic stripping voltammetry, amperometry, circular
voltammetry, cathodic stripping voltammetry .... etc.
Structural Techniques in Inorganic Chemistry (423621):
A core course entirely devoted to modern physical methods of inorganic structure
analysis. Eamples are: diffraction methods, XPS & Auger spectra, thermal methods and
microscopic methods. NMR spectra, vibrational spectra, ESR spectra and Mossbauer
spectra are also included together with NQR and other techniques.
Organic Reaction Transformation (423631):
A lecture core course involving a rigorous treatment of organic reaction
mechanisms. Reaction intermediates are treated rigorously. Free radicals and
carbocations, including nonclassical ones, are discussed.
Molecular Spectroscopy (423641):
Using the language of group theory and quantum mechanics, the student is meticulously
exposed to the origins and details of molecular spectra. The quantum mechanics of
vibration, rotation, electronic and n.m.r spectra will be nigorously treated.
Advanced Environmental Chemistry (423711):
This course includes the various topics of environmental chemistry such as
pollution, air pollution, soil pollution and plant and animal pollution.
water
Modern Techniques in Analytical Chemistry (423712):
This course deals with the modern analytical techniques which have not been covered in
chem. 423611. Examples of these methods: x-ray fluorescence, ICP, FTIR, Ion
Chromatography ..... etc. together with of applications using these methods.
Seminar in Analytical Chemistry (423715):
This course is a series of lectures and seminars discussing the various topics of research
in analytical chemistry. It is expected that the students will take the major burden, with
the help of the instructor, of choosing the research topic, explaining several papers from
the literature under this topic. The instructor then discusses the topic with the students
and answers their questions.
Chemistry of Metals (423721):
An elective course dealing with advanced topics in chemistry of transition metals
(particularly lanthanides and actinides) focusing on modern theories. Contemporary
applications of metal element compounds are also involved. including advanced
analytical techniques and kinetics.
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Chemistry of NonMetals (423722):
An electric course devoted to nonmetal chemistry. Emphasis is devoted to certain
elements e.g. B, N, F, Si, P, S. Pre- and post-transition metal chemistries, together with
reaction kinetics and mechanisms are included.
Solid State & Semiconductor Chemistry (423723):
An elective course, entirely devoted to understand principles and applications of solid
state chemistry. Physical techniques used in solid-state chemistry research are involved.
Theories of bonding in semiconductors are included together with p-n junctions and
solid/liquid interfaces. Current-voltage plots of semiconductors, including photo-currents
and dark currents, and capacitance-voltage plots are treated. Applications of
semiconductors to photovoltaics and to photoelectrochemical solar energy research are
covered. Students are assumed to participate with term papers and class presentations.
Seminar in Inorganic Chemistry (423725):
An elective course that involves a number of seminars and discussions in modern
subjects of inorganic chemistry. Students. with the help of the instructor chose their
topics from relevant literature and present their topics before students and professors.
Physical Organic Chemistry (423731):
An elective course dealing with theoretical aspects of organic chemistry including
bonding and structural aspects. Physical methods in organic molecule structure
determination are also included.
Heterocyclic Chemistry (423732):
An elective course dealing with simple heterocyclic compounds such as those of O, P and
S. Synthesis, reactivity and structural methods of analysis are involved. Derivatives of
heterocyclic compounds are also discussed.
Chemistry of Macromolecules (423733):
An elective course dealing with organic macromolecules (natural and synthetic). The
course is designed to include synthesis, chemical modification, and characterization of
the polymeric materials with emphasis on those with commercial value.
Statistical Thermodynamics (423741):
This course is a bridge between the microquantum mechanics and the
classical thermodynamics. The following topics will be dealt with:
1. Maxwell Boltzman statistics
2. Quantum effects.
3. Canonicle ensembles.
4. Partition functions.
5. Computation of thermodynamic functions.
macrolevol of
Solution Thermodynamics (423742):
This course deals rigorously and thoroughly with the physical chemistry of
solvation. The following topics are treated.
1. Thermodynamics of solvation and solvent mixtures.
2. Preferential solvation and rates and mechanisms.
3. Preferential solvation and transfer chemical potential studies.
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4. Influence of dielectric constants on Arrhenius parameters.
5. Graphical and computational methods for determining stability constants in aqueous
solutions.
Quantum Chemistry (423743):
After a quick review of basic postulates and theorems, this course deals with the
following topics:
1. Operators and matrix elements.
2. Variational and perturbation calculations.
3. Hartree-Fock approximation.
4. Configuration interaction.
Chemical Kinetics (423744):
This course deals rigorously with advanced concepts in chemical kinetics. The following
subjects will be treated:
1. Statistical mechanics of equilibrium and derivation of the rate equation using statistical
arguments.
2. Unimolecular reactions and RRKM statistical treatments.
3. Gas kinetics.
Special Topic in Analytical Chemistry (423881):
Each student takes a point in which he likes to do research later on. Under the
supervision of an instructor, the student collects all information about a topic in analytical
chemistry from the literature and writes a paper on the subject. The student may also be
asked to give a seminar.
Special Topic in Inorganic Chemistry (423882):
Each student takes a point in which he likes to do research later on. Under the
supervision of an instructor, the student collects all information about a topic in inorganic
chemistry from the literature and writes a paper on the subject. The student may also be
asked to give a seminar.
Special Topics in Organic Chemistry (423883):
Each student takes a point in which he likes to do research later on. Under the
supervision of an instructor, the student collects all information about a topic in organic
chemistry from the literature and writes a paper on the subject. The student may also be
asked to give a seminar.
Special Topics in Physical Chemistry (423884):
Each student takes a point in which he likes to do research later on. Under the
supervision of an instructor, the student collects all information about a topic in physical
chemistry from the literature and writes a paper on the subject. The student may also be
asked to give a seminar.
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Second
Master Programs
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Study Plan
Courses Description
for the
Master Program in Physics
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The Academic Study Plan for the Master Program in Physics
Thesis Track
A student is granted a Master Degree in Physics after the successful completion of the
following requirements:
1. Finishing pre-requisite courses determined by the Department.
2. Completing at least a total 33 credit hours with grade point average of not less
than 2.5 (75%).
1.
Compulsory Courses : (18 Credit Hours)
Course No.
Course Title
Credits
Prerequisites
422511
Classical Mechanics
3
422521
Electrodynamics I
3
422531
Quantum Mechanics I
3
422541
Nuclear & Elementary Particle Physics
3
422531
422551
Solid State Physics I
3
422561
Mathematical Physics I
3
422591
Seminar*
0
* A student should attend and participate in classes, and a pass or fail grade is given
accordingly.
2.
Elective Courses: Student must select 9 credit hours from the following list
of courses:
Course No.
Course Title
422522
422532
422540
422552
422562
422571
422581
422595
Electrodynamics II
Quantum Mechanics II
Atomic & Molecular Physics
Solid State Physics II
Mathematical Physics II
Statistical Physics
Special Topics
Methods in Experimental Physics
Credits
Prerequisites
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
422521
422531
422551
422561
3. Thesis (422599): (6 Credit Hours)
A graduate student must submit a thesis and pass an oral defense related to his/her
thesis. (See Academic Rules and Regulations for Graduate Students).
51
Comprehensive Examination Track
A student is granted a Master Degree in Physics after the successful completion of the
following requirements:
1. Finishing pre-requisite courses determined by the Department.
2. Completing at least a total 36 credit hours with grade point average of not less
than 2.5 (75%).
1. Compulsory Courses: (24 credit hours)
Course
Number
422511
422521
422531
422532
Course Name
Credit
Hours
3
3
3
3
Classical Mechanics
Electrodynamics I
Quantum Mechanics I
Quantum Mechanics II
Nuclear & Elementary Particle
422541
Physics
422551
Solid State Physics I
422561
Mathematical Physics I
422571
Statistical Physics
422591
Seminar*
* A student should attend and participate in classes, and a
accordingly.
3
Prerequisite
422531
422531
3
3
3
0
pass or fail grade is given
2. Elective Courses: Student must select 12 credit hours from the following list
of courses:
Course Number
Course Name
422522
422540
422552
422562
422581
422595
Electrodynamics II
Atomic & Molecular Physics
Solid State Physics II
Mathematical Physics II
Special Topics
Methods in Experimental Physics
Credit
Hours
3
3
3
3
3
3
Prerequisite
422521
422551
422561
3. Comprehensive Examination (422598):
A graduate student must pass a qualifying examination (See Academic Rules and
Regulations for Graduate Students).
52
Course Description
Classical Mechanics (422511):
Hamilton's Principle-Lagrangian and Hamiltonian Dynamic small Oscillations, Central
force motion, Rigid bodies Canonical Perturbation Theory.
Electrodynamics I (422521):
Electrostatics, magnetostatics, Maxwell equations.
Electrodynamics II (422522):
Radiating systems, scattering and diffraction, special theory of relativity, radiation by
moving charges.
Quantum Mechanics I (422531):
Basic Principles, harmonic oscillators, hydrogen atom angular momentum, spin.
Quantum Mechanics II (422532):
Scattering theory, perturbation theory, spin of the atom, molecules and atomic nuclei,
identical particles .
Atomic and Molecular Physics (422540):
Spectrum of hydrogen and atoms –like hydrogen, atomic spectra of atoms of many
electrons, fine structure to the non relativistic energy levels.
Nuclear and Elementary Particle Physics (422541):
Nuclear models, nuclear reactions, natural radioactive decays, scattering theory,
elementary particle.
Solid State Physics I (422551):
Crystalography, Fermi surfaces, motion of electrons, properties of the solid materials,
superconductivity.
Solid State Physics II (422552):
Superconductivity, material science, Fermi surfaces and metals and interface physics.
Mathematical Physics I (422561):
Vectors and Operators, analytical functions, differential equations, special functions,
functions of a complex variable, integral transforms.
Mathematical Physics II (422562):
Complex variables, integral equations, conformal mapping, Fourier transforms, line
integrals Laplace transforms, development of the Fourier integral group theory.
Statistical Physics (422571):
Thermodynamic functions, Boltzmann statistics Fermi-Dirae and Bose-Einstein statistics,
ideal and real gases, quantum statistics, magnetic and solid statistics.
Special Topics (422581):
Important topics in physics.
53
Seminar (422591):
To study methods of research in experimental and theoretical physics, and present a
seminar.
Methods in Experimental Physics (422595):
To study some techniques of measuring in nuclear, solid state and condensed matter.
54
Study Plan
Courses Description
for the
Master Program in Chemistry
55
56
The Academic Study Plan for the Master Program in Chemistry
Thesis Track
A student is granted a Master Degree in Chemistry after the successful completion of the
following requirements:
1. Finishing pre-requisite courses determined by the Department.
2. Completing at least a total 33 credit hours with grade point average of not less
than 2.5 (75%).
1) Compulsory Courses : (18 Credit Hours)
Course Number Course Name
Credit Hours
423500
Computer in Chemistry
0
423511
Advanced Instrumental Analysis
3
423515
Instrumental Analysis Laboratory
3
423521
Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
3
423522
Chemical Applications of Group Theory
3
423531
Advanced Organic Chemistry
3
423541
Quantum Chemistry
3
423591
Seminar*
0
* A student should attend and participate in classes, and a pass or fail grade is given
accordingly.
2) Elective Courses: Student must select 9 credit hours from the following
list of courses:
Course Number
423512
423523
423532
423542
423581
423582
423583
423584
Course Name
Environmental Chemistry
Organmetallic Chemistry
Organic Spectroscopy
Thermodynamics
Special Topic in Analytical chemistry
Special Topics in Inorganic Chemistry
Special Topics in Organic Chemistry
Special Topics in Physical Chemistry
Credit Hours
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3)Thesis (423599): (6 Credit Hours)
A graduate student must submit a thesis and pass an oral defense related to
his/her thesis. (See Academic Rules and Regulations for Graduate Students).
57
Comprehensive Examination Track
A student is granted a Master Degree in Chemistry after the successful completion of the
following requirements:
1. Finishing pre-requisite courses determined by the Department.
2. Completing at least a total 36 credit hours with grade point average of not less
than 2.5 (75%).
1) Compulsory Courses : (24 Credit Hours)
Course Number Course Name
Credit Hours
423500
Computer in Chemistry
0
423511
Advanced Instrumental Analysis
3
423515
Instrumental Analysis Laboratory
3
423521
Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
3
423522
Chemical Applications of Group Theory
3
423531
Advanced Organic Chemistry
3
423532
Organic Spectroscopy
3
423541
Quantum Chemistry
3
423542
Thermodynamics
3
423591
Seminar*
0
* A student should attend and participate in classes, and a pass or fail grade is given
accordingly.
2) Elective Courses: Student must select 12 credit hours from the following
list of courses:
Course Number
423512
423523
423581
423582
423583
423584
Course Name
Environmental Chemistry
Organmetallic Chemistry
Special Topics in Analytical chemistry
Special Topics in Inorganic Chemistry
Special Topics in Organic Chemistry
Special Topics in Physical Chemistry
Credit Hours
3
3
3
3
3
3
3) Comprehensive Examination (423598):
A graduate student must pass a qualifying examination (See Academic Rules and
Regulations for Graduate Students).
58
Course Description
Computer in Chemistry (423500):
General description of computer usage in chemistry. This course deals with chemistry
programs such as chemdraw and others. It gives practice on how to find scientific articles
in literature and how to search for the characteristics of organic compounds such as
physical properties, 13C-NMR & 1H-NMR.
Advanced Instrumental Analysis (423511):
Explaining methods of analysis in chemistry, i.e. Examples are optical and electro
analytical analysis, principles of methods of separation using gas chromatography and
HPLC.
Environmental Chemistry (423512):
This course involves environmental pollution with heavy metals, organic compounds,
pesticides, herbicides, petroleum and detergents in air, water, soil and living organism. It
also accounts for factors that affect the hazardous degrees of polluted substances,
pollution levels and upper pollution limits. The course gives case histories of poisoning
together with allowed upper levels of water and air pollution.
Instrumental Analysis Laboratory (423515):
In general students will be running experiments using wide range of instruments such as
(GC, UV-Vis, IR voltometry).
Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (423521):
A rigorous study of chemical bonding theories and other advanced topics such as
transition metal carbonyls, bonding between two metals and more. This course also deals
with the physical methods for the analysis of inorganic compounds.
Chemical Application of Group Theory (423522):
A detailed study of group theory and its chemical applications, such as quantum
mechanics, molecular orbitals, hybridization, vibrational spectroscopy and others.
Organometallic Chemistry (423523):
Making students familiar with basic principles of structure and reactivity of transition
metals complexes. Detail study of compounds that include bonds between carbon and
metals. This course include preparation method geometry, and catalysis.
Advanced Organic Chemistry (423531):
This includes detailed reaction mechanisms, multistep synthesis, functional group
conversion & some thermochemistry.
Organic Spectroscopy (423532):
Identification of organic compounds using modern techniques such as NMR, UV-Vis, IR,
GC. The course provide the student with solid knowledge of using physical methods for
identifying organic compounds.
59
Quantum Chemistry (423541):
The course gives detailed study of the electronic configuration of atoms and molecules,
based on wave mechanics. Schrodinge equation is rigorously treated.
Thermodynamics (423542):
Applying classical thermodynamics law using quantum laws which controls separated
particles, orientation and statistic thermodynamics properties like heat capacity,
equilibrium constants for both ideal and non-ideal solutions.
Special Topics in Analytical Chemistry (423581):
Selected papers from recent literature related to the student research in analytical
chemistry.
Special Topic in Inorganic Chemistry (423582):
Selected papers from recent literature related to the student research in inorganic
chemistry.
Special Topic in Organic Chemistry (423583):
This course involves rigorous independent surveys and in-depth discussion in important
organic chemistry topics.
Special Topic in Physical Chemistry (423584):
This course involves selected surveys and in depth discussions of important topics in
physical chemistry.
Seminar (423591):
The student must present seminar in third semester, seminar shall include a brief
introduction and general ideas about student research. A second seminar must be
presented in the fourth semester, the seminar must include data and results obtained from
research.
60
Study Plan
Courses Description
for the
Master Program in Life Sciences (Biology)
61
62
The Academic Study Plan for the Master Program in Life Sciences (Biology)
Thesis Track
A student is granted a Master Degree in Biology after the successful completion of the
following requirements:
1. Finishing pre-requisite courses determined by the Department.
2.Completing at least a total 33 credit hours with grade point average of not less than
2.5 (75%).
1. Compulsory Courses : (18 Credit Hours)
Course Number
424511
424512
424513
424514
424515
424516
424591
* A student should
accordingly.
Course Name
Credit Hours
Biostatistics
3
Biochemistry
3
Microbiology
3
Molecular Genetics
3
Animal Physiology
3
Ecology
3
Seminar*
0
attend and participate in classes, and a pass or fail grade is given
2. Elective Courses: Student must select 9 credit hours from the following list
of courses:
Course Number
424517
424518
424551
424552
424553
424554
424555
424556
424557
424581
Course Name
Research Methodology
Cell Biology
Antibiotics
Virology
Diagnostic Microbiology
Parasitology
Immunology
Molecular Biology
Mycology
Selected Topics
Credit Hours
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3) Thesis (424599): (6 Credit Hours)
A graduate student must submit a thesis and pass an oral defense related to
his/her thesis. (See Academic Rules and Regulations for Graduate Students).
63
Comprehensive Examination Track
A student is granted a Master Degree in Biology after the successful completion of the
following requirements:
1. Finishing pre-requisite courses determined by the Department.
2. Completing at least a total 36 credit hours with grade point average of not less than 2.5
(75%).
1) Compulsory Courses : (24 Credit Hours)
Course Number Course Name
Credit Hours
424511
Biostatistics
3
424512
Biochemistry
3
424513
Microbiology
3
424514
Molecular Genetics
3
424515
Animal Physiology
3
424516
Ecology
3
424517
Research Methods
3
424518
Cell Biology
3
424591
Seminar*
0
* A student should attend and participate in classes, and a pass or fail grade is given
accordingly.
2) Elective Courses: Student must select 12 credit hours from the following
list of courses:
Course Number
424551
424552
424553
424554
424555
424556
424557
424581
Course Name
Antibiotics
Virology
Diagnostic Microbiology
Parasitology
Immunology
Molecular Biology
Mycology
Selected Topics
Credit Hours
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3) Comprehensive Examination (424598):
A graduate student must pass a qualifying examination (See Academic Rules and
Regulations for Graduate Students).
64
Course Description
Biostatistics (424511):
An introduction to the methods of modern statistical analysis (parametric and non
parametric) and their use in drawing conclusions from data collected in surveys and in the
laboratory. Topics cover confidence interval estimation of population parameters, tests of
significance (one-sample, two-samples and paired samples), analysis of variance
correlation and regression, X2 tests.
Biochemistry (424512):
Discussion of the chemistry and function of living cells. Emphasis is placed on protein
purification, identification and enzyme kinetics.
Microbiology (424513):
Detailed study of the bacterial structure, physiology of bacterial growth, virulence factors
that promote colonization and that damage the host, epidemiological markers in typing
bacteria, biodegradation, microbial genetics and chemotherapeutic agents.
Molecular Genetics (424514):
A course covering nucleic acid structure, replication, recombination, as well as proteins
synthesis. Detailed inspection and explanation of gene action and regulation, at molecular
level. Recombinant DNA technology and its application are explored.
Animal Physiology (424515):
General and comparative physiology with emphasis on nervous system, muscular system,
circulatory system, temperature regulation, ion and water balance and hormones.
Ecology (424516):
An advanced course in the foundations of ecology emphasizing population and
community ecology. Lectures in basic ecological principles are supplemented with
discussions of both current and historically important issues, as well as application of
ecological principles to environmental problems.
Research Methodology (424517):
The course consists of laboratory assignment, the student will be exposed to methods,
equipment, and experimental procedures currently in use in the department.
Cell Biology (424518):
Detailed study of the structure and function of the cell. Emphasis is placed on the control
of cell division and caller aging.
Antibiotics (424551):
Detailed study of modes of action for selected groups of antimicrobial agents, genetic and
biochemical mechanism of microbial resistance, antimicrobial combinations and
measuring antimicrobial activity.
Virology (424552):
Molecular biology of viruses. Interaction of viruses and host cell, viral replication, viral
pathogenesis, viral genetics and vaccines.
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Diagnostic Microbiology (424553):
A course covering the recent advances in bacterial pathogenesis, the application of
molecular methods to microbial identification and outbreak associated strain typing.
Parasitology (424554):
Detailed study of the morphology, physiology, life histories of parasites, methods of
collection and culture of parasites, interaction of parasites and host cells and molecular
techniques for diagnosis.
Immunology (424555):
Discussion of the structural, cellular, and genetic basis of the immune system.
Molecular Biology (424556):
Discussion of the major advances have been made in this field during the last few years.
Much of concern will be given to various novel techniques which have been applied to
microorganisms.
Mycology (424557):
This course is designed to enable students to acquire both knowledge as well as practical
skills for handling the major fungal nutritional groups including mycorrhizal, saprotrofic
and pathogenic fungi.
Selected Topics (424581):
In-depth study of current and emerging issues.
Seminar (424591):
Review of current literature of immediate interest in the form of student seminars.
66
Study Plan
Courses Description
for the
Master Program in Mathematics
67
68
The Academic Study Plan for the Master Program in Mathematics
Thesis Track
A student is granted a Master Degree in Mathematics after the successful completion of
the following requirements:
1. Finishing pre-requisite courses determined by the Department.
2. Completing at least a total 36 credit hours with grade point average of not less
than 2.5 (75%).
1) Compulsory Courses : (24 Credit Hours)
Course Number
421511
421513
421521
421523
421531
421532
421542
421561
Course Name
Real Analysis
Complex Analysis
Numerical Analysis
Operational Research
Applied Statistics
Mathematical Statistics
Algebra I
Topology I
Credit Hours
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2) Elective Courses: Student must select 6 credit hours from the following
list of courses:
Course
Number
421514
421522
421541
421543
421562
421571
421581
421582
421583
429525
429573
429575
Course Name
Functional Analysis
Dynamic Programming
Advanced Linear Algebra
Algebra II
Topology II
Applied Mathematics
Special Topics in Mathematics I
Special Topics in Statistics
Special Topics in Mathematics II
Advanced Linear Programming
Graph Theory
Fuzzy Systems
Credit
Hours
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Prerequisite
421511
421542
421561
3)Thesis (421599): (6 Credit Hours)
A graduate student must submit a thesis and pass an oral defense related to his/her
thesis. (See Academic Rules and Regulations for Graduate Students).
69
Comprehensive Examination Track
A student is granted a Master Degree in Mathematics after the successful completion of
the following requirements:
1. Finishing pre-requisite courses determined by the Department.
2. Completing at least a total 36 credit hours with grade point average of not less
than 2.5 (75%).
1) Compulsory Courses : (24 Credit Hours)
Course Number
421511
421513
421521
421523
421531
421532
421542
421561
Course Name
Real Analysis
Complex Analysis
Numerical Analysis
Operational Research
Applied Statistics
Mathematical Statistics
Algebra I
Topology I
Credit Hours
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2) Elective Courses: Student must select 12 credit hours from the following
list of courses:
Course
Number
421514
421522
421541
421543
421562
421571
421581
421582
421583
429525
429573
429575
Course Name
Functional Analysis
Dynamic Programming
Advanced Linear Algebra
Algebra II
Topology II
Applied Mathematics
Special Topics in Mathematics I
Special Topics in Statistics
Special Topics in Mathematics II
Advanced Linear Programming
Graph Theory
Fuzzy Systems
Credit
Hours
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Prerequisite
421511
421542
421561
3) Comprehensive Examination (421598):
A graduate student must pass a qualifying examination (See Academic Rules and
Regulations for Graduate Students).
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Course Description
Real Analysis (421511):
Set functions, measurable sets, measurable space, measurable functions, abstract
integration, convergence theorems, Lebesgue measure, Borel measure, spaces, Riezrepresentation theorem, differentiation and absolute continuity, decomposition of
measures, Radon –Nikodym theorem, Inner and outer measures .
Complex Analysis (421513):
Analytic functions, local Cauchy's theorem, power series representations, open mapping
theorem, global Cauchy's theorem, residue theory, harmonic and sub-harmonic
functions, argument and maximum modulus principles, reflection principle, conformal
mapping, linear functional transformations, normal families, Riemann mapping theorem .
Functional Analysis (421514):
Topological vector spaces, normed spaces, inner product spaces, Banish spaces, Hilbert
spaces, Hahn –Banish theorem, spaces of continuous functions, dual spaces, uniform
boundedness principle, open mapping theorem, closed graph theorem, convex sets, fixed
point theorems.
Numerical Analysis (421521):
Review of linear algebra including vector and matrix norms and canonical forms.
analysis of numerical methods for linear systems (direct and iterative), ill conditioned
systems, eigenvalue problems, nonlinear systems.
Dynamic Programming (421522):
Introduction and some simple examples, functional equations, basic theorem, one –
dimensional DPP, Analytic and computational solutions, multi-dimensional
problems, reduction of state dimensionality and approximations, application of DP.
Operations Research (421523):
Decision theory, game theory, inventory models, deterministic and probabilistic
inventory models, queuing theory, queues with combinal arrivals and departure, queues
with priority services and some optimization techniques.
Applied Statistics (421531):
Estimation and hypotheses testing, simple and multiple regression and related testing,
experimental design: one-way and two- ways classifications, multiple comparisons,
Kruskal-Wallis test and Friedman test.
Mathematical Statistics (421532):
Univariate and multivariate distributions, sufficient statistics, efficient point and interval
estimation, tests of hypotheses, Neyman –Pearson lemma Non –Parametric tests.
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Advanced Linear Algebra (421541):
Matrix algebra, determinants, inverses of matrices, linear transformation and matrices,
Jordan forms, polynomials in matrices and normal forms, functions of matrices, CaleyHamilton Theorem, Shur's decomposition, Jordan's decomposition, singular value
decomposition, positive definite matrices, Hermitian matrices, unitary and normal
matrices .
Algebra I (421542):
Review of groups, group action, Sylow theorems, commutators, direct product of groups,
review of rings, commutative rings, principle ideal domains, unique factorization
domains, polynomial rings F[x], unique factorization over F[x], field of fractions, field
theory, field extensions, algebraic extensions, algebraic closed fields, algebraic closure,
splitting fields and normal extensions.
Algebra II (421543):
Modules, direct sum and direct product of modules, projective and injective modules,
module homomorphisms, cross product and tensor product of modules, exact sequences,
algebras and graded algebras, finite fields and Galois Theory .
Topology I (421561):
Topological spaces ,continuous functions, product spaces, quotient spaces, convergence,
nets and filters, separation axioms, countability axioms, connected spaces and compact
spaces.
Topology II (421562):
Metric spaces and metric topologies, metrization of topological spaces, uniform spaces,
topological groups, function spaces and covering spaces.
Applied Mathematics (421571):
Positive definite matrices, their factorizations and minimum principle, least squares
estimation, differential equations of equilibrium, complex integration and conformal
mapping, Fourier series, the Fourier matrix, Fast Fourier transform and convolution.
Special Topics in Mathematics I (421581):
Studying special mathematical topics approved by the department.
Special Topics in Statistics (421582):
Studying special mathematical topics approved by the department.
Special Topics in Mathematics II (421583):
Studying special mathematical topics approved by the department.
Advanced Linear Programming (429525):
Introduction and vector analysis of simplex method, duality and sensitivity, special
simplex forms, transportation and assignment problems, networks and linear
programming.
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Graph Theory (429573):
Survey of several of the main ideas of general graph theory with applications to network
theory, oriented and nonoriented linear graphs, spanning trees, branches and connectivity,
accessibility, planar graphs, networks and flows, matching and applications.
Fuzzy Systems (429575):
Fuzzy sets, fuzzy numbers, ranking of fuzzy numbers, fuzzy difference equations, fuzzy
matrices, fuzzy vector spaces, decision – making with fuzzy preference relation, fuzzy
relation equation and fuzzy logic.
73
74
Study Plan
Courses Description
for the
Master Program in Computational Mathematics
75
76
The Academic Study Plan for the Master Program in
Computational Mathematics
Thesis Track
A student is granted a Master Degree in Computational Mathematics after the successful
completion of the following requirements:
1. Finishing pre-requisite courses determined by the Department.
2. Completing at least a total 36 credit hours with grade point average of not less
than 2.5 (75%).
1) Compulsory Courses : (18 Credit Hours)
Course Number
429501
429503
429522
429523
429531
429541
Course Name
Computational Ordinary Differential Equations
Computational Partial Differential Equations
Dynamic Programming
Advanced Operational Research
Applied Computational Statistics
Computational Linear Algebra
Credit Hours
3
3
3
3
3
3
2) Elective Courses: Student must select 12 credit hours from the following
list of courses:
Course Number
421541
421581
421583
429511
429525
429533
429535
429571
429573
429575
Course Name
Advanced Linear Algebra
Special Topics in Mathematics I
Special Topics in Mathematics II
Computational Functional Analysis
Advanced Linear Programming
Iterative Methods
Approximation Theory, Splines and Interpolation
Applied Mathematics
Graph Theory
Fuzzy Systems
Credit Hours
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3) Thesis (429599): (6 Credit Hours)
A graduate student must submit a thesis and pass an oral defense related to
his/her thesis. (See Academic Rules and Regulations for Graduate Students).
77
Comprehensive Examination Track
A student is granted a Master Degree in Computational Mathematics after the successful
completion of the following requirements:
1. Finishing pre-requisite courses determined by the Mathematics Department.
2.Completing at least a total 36 credit hours with grade point average of not less
than 2.5 (75%).
1) Compulsory Courses : (18 Credit Hours)
Course Number
429501
429503
429522
429523
429531
429541
Course Name
Computational Ordinary Differential Equations
Computational Partial Differential Equations
Dynamic Programming
Advanced Operational Research
Applied Computational Statistics
Computational Linear Algebra
Credit Hours
3
3
3
3
3
3
2) Elective Courses: Student must select 18 credit hours from the following list of
courses:
Course Number
421541
421581
421583
429511
429525
429533
429535
429571
429573
429575
Course Name
Advanced Linear Algebra
Special Topics in Mathematics I
Special Topics in Mathematics II
Computational Functional Analysis
Advanced Linear Programming
Iterative Methods
Approximation Theory, Splines and Interpolation
Applied Mathematics
Graph Theory
Fuzzy Systems
Credit Hours
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3) Comprehensive Examination (429598):
A graduate student must pass a qualifying examination (See Academic Rules and
Regulations for Graduate Students).
78
Course Description
Advanced Linear Algebra (421541):
Matrix algebra, determinants, inverses of matrices, linear transformation and matrices,
Jordan forms, polynomials in matrices and normal forms, functions of matrices, CaleyHamilton Theorem, Shur's decomposition, Jordan's decomposition, singular value
decomposition, positive definite matrices, Hermitian matrices, unitary and normal
matrices.
Special Topics in Mathematics I (421581):
Studying special mathematical topics approved by the department.
Special Topics in Mathematics II (421583):
Studying special mathematical topics approved by the department.
Computational Ordinary Differential Equations (429501):
Initial – value problems, Taylor, Euler, Runge-Kutta Euler predictor – corrector
combination, linear multistep methods (LMM), local truncation errors, boundary-value
problems.
Computational Partial Differential Equations (429503):
Finite difference approximations, hyperbolic equations, parabolic equations and elliptic
equations.
Computational Functional Analysis (429511):
Normed and inner product vector spaces, normed of bounded linear operator,
convergence and completeness, Banach and Hilbert spaces, contraction mapping theorem
weak, elements of lax theory, approximation of weakly formulated problems, application
in integral equations.
Dynamic Programming (429522):
Spanning tree, route, maximum flow, assignment problem, transportation and
transshipment problems, multistage problem solving, decomposition and recursive
equations for final state and initial-final state optimization.
Advanced Operational Research (429523):
Decision theory and games, inventory models, queuing theory and some optimization
techniques.
Advanced Linear Programming (429525):
Introduction and vector analysis of simplex method, duality and sensitivity, special
simplex forms, transportation and assignment problems, networks and linear
programming.
Applied Computational Statistics (429531):
A survey of current statistical software, numerical methods of statistical computations,
nonlinear optimization, statistical simulation, and recent in computer–intensive statistical
methods.
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Iterative Methods (429533):
Iterative methods for non-linear equations, systems of linear equations, system of nonlinear equations, conjugate gradient methods.
Approximation Theory, Splines and Interpolation (429535):
Best approximation, Fourier expansion, Bernstein polynomial, puls functions, cubic
splines, B-splines, polynomial interpolation.
Computational Linear Algebra (429541):
Review of vectors, matrices and linear equations, review of eigenvalues and eigenvectors,
direct computational methods for solving linear equations , iterative computational
methods for solving linear equations: Jacobi, Gauss-Seidel and SOR methods,
convergence and divergence, computational methods for solving eigenvalue problems:
power and inverse power methods, Sturm sequences, similarity transformations, LR and
QR algorithms.
Applied Mathematics (429571):
Positive definite matrices, their factorizations and minimum principle, least squares
estimation, differential equations of equilibrium, complex integration and conformal
mapping, Fourier series, the Fourier matrix, Fast Fourier transform and convolution.
Graph Theory (429573):
Survey of several of the main ideas of general graph theory with applications to network
theory, oriented and nonoriented linear graphs, spanning trees, branches and connectivity,
accessibility, planar graphs, networks and flows, matching and applications.
Fuzzy Systems (429575):
Fuzzy sets, fuzzy numbers, ranking of fuzzy numbers, fuzzy difference equations, fuzzy
matrices, fuzzy vector spaces, decision – making with fuzzy preference relation, fuzzy
relation equation and fuzzy logic.
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Study Plan
Course Description
for the
Master Program of Engineering in
Water and Environment
81
82
The Academic Study Plan for the Master Program of Engineering in
Water and Environment
Thesis Track
A student is granted a Master Degree in Water and Environmental Engineering after the
successful completion of the following requirements:
1. Finishing pre-requisite courses determined by the Department.
2.Completing at least a total 36 credit hours with grade point average of not less than
2.5 (75%).
1) Compulsory Courses : (18 Credit Hours)
Course
Course Name
Credit
Prerequisite
Number
Hours
461601
Probability & Statistics for Engineers
3
461641
Hydrological Processes & Systems
3
461643
Ground Water
3
461650
Aquatic Chemistry
2
461651
Water Treatment Processes & Systems
3
461650
461653
Sanitation & Public Health
3
461659
Water Quality Lab.
1
461650
461691
Seminar*
0
* A student should attend and participate in classes, and a pass or fail grade is given
accordingly.
2) Elective Courses: Student must select 12 credit hours from the following list
of courses:
Course
Course Name
Credit Prerequisite
Number
Hours
461602
Computer Applications in Civil Engineering
3
461620
Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
3
461642
Adv. Hydraulic Engineering
3
461644
Hydraulic Structures Design
3
461645
Water - Plant - Soil System
3
461646
Sediment Transport
3
461642
461647
Water Resources Management
3
461641
461648
Irrigation & Drainage Systems
3
461645
461652
Wastewater Treatment Processes & Systems
3
461650
461654
Solid Waste Management
3
461655
Water Quality Modeling
3
461651
461656
Sludge Treatment & Disposal
3
461652
461657
Instrumentation & Pollution Control
3
461653
461658
Environment Impact Assessment
3
461684
Special Topics in Water Engineering
3
461685
Special Topics in Environmental Engineering
3
3) Thesis (461699): (6 Credit Hours)
A graduate student must submit a thesis and pass an oral defense related to his/her
thesis. (See Academic Rules and Regulations for Graduate Students).
83
Comprehensive Examination Track
A student is granted a Master Degree in Water and Environmental Engineering after the
successful completion of the following requirements:
1. Finishing pre-requisite courses determined by the Department.
2. Completing at least a total 36 credit hours with grade point average of not less
than 2.5 (75%).
1) Compulsory Courses : (21 Credit Hours)
Course
Course Name
Credit
Prerequisite
Number
Hours
461601
Probability & Statistics for Engineers
3
461641
Hydrological Processes & Systems
3
461643
Ground Water
3
461647
Water Resources Management
3
461641
461650
Aquatic Chemistry
2
461651
Water Treatment Processes & Systems
3
461650
461653
Sanitation & Public Health
3
461659
Water Quality Lab.
1
461650
461691
Seminar*
0
* A student should attend and participate in classes, and a pass or fail grade is given
accordingly.
2)
Elective Courses: Student must select 15 credit hours from the following list
of courses:
Course
Course Name
Credit Prerequisite
Number
Hours
461602
Computer Applications in Civil Engineering
3
461620
Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
3
461642
Adv. Hydraulic Engineering
3
461644
Hydraulic Structures Design
3
461645
Water - Plant - Soil System
3
461646
Sediment Transport
3
461642
461648
Irrigation & Drainage Systems
3
461645
461652
Wastewater Treatment Processes & Systems
3
461650
461654
Solid Waste Management
3
461655
Water Quality Modeling
3
461651
461656
Sludge Treatment & Disposal
3
461652
461657
Instrumentation & Pollution Control
3
461653
461658
Environment Impact Assessment
3
461684
Special Topics in Water Engineering
3
461685
Special
Topics
in
Environmental
3
Engineering
3)Comprehensive Examination (461698):
A graduate student must pass a qualifying examination (See Academic Rules and
Regulations for Graduate Students).
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Course Description
Probability & Statistics for Engineers (461601):
Random variable and probability calculations, distribution functions, statistical
prediction, statistical analysis, frequency and its applications, the methods used to find
the relationship between the variables time series, computer applications in Statistical
analysis.
Computer Application in Civil Engineering (461602):
Introduction to the evolution of computer science, numerical bilateral system, computer
operating systems, various computer applications, computer applications using a number
of software in the areas of civil engineering programs, especially those used in the water
and environmental engineering, computer applications for the preparation of reports.
Hydrological Processes & Systems (461641):
Hydrological systems and processes for surface water analysis, meteorology, hydrology
of agricultural green areas, forests and arid areas, hydrological models to calculate the
movement of floods, runoff models, statistical models to study the hydrological data, the
use of computer applications in hydrology.
Advanced Hydraulic Engineering (461642):
Hydraulic instrumentation, models used in the hydraulic calculations, flow in open
channels, hydraulic models to calculate floods, sediment transport, the use of computer
applications in hydraulics.
Ground Water (461643):
Characteristics and types of aquifers, Darcy law and the hydraulic conductivity
coefficient, steady flow in groundwater basins, confined Aquifers, well tests, ground
water modeling, artificial recharge of groundwater aquifers ,the transport of pollutants in
groundwater.
Hydraulic Structures Design (461644):
Irrigation systems and structures, main channel outlets, water dams – earth dams,
symmetry and physical modeling, other hydraulic structures: weirs, gates, drainage
facilities, hydroelectric structures and their components.
Water - Plant - Soil System (461645):
Soils hydraulic conductivity, soil moisture content, crop water requirement,
evapotranspiration the properties of the unsaturated zone of soil and plant growth,
irrigation scheduling, soil salinity, chemical and physical interactions of the water and
soil system, soil erosion and the development of agricultural land.
Sediment Transport (461646):
Properties of the sediments, sediments transport, roughness coefficients, transported
sediment load, the design of channels,
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Water Resources Management (461647):
Water sources, probability and risk assessment in water resources planning, reservoir
capacity, linear and non-linear modeling of water resources, engineering economy in the
planning of water resources, flood damage mitigation, planning for the development of
water resources, groundwater management, the use of numerical models, computer
applications in management of water sources.
Irrigation & Drainage Systems (461648):
Irrigation system, surface irrigation, sprinkler irrigation, drip irrigation, design, testing
and cost analysis, drainage systems, design, testing and cost analysis, computer use in the
design of irrigation and drainage systems.
Aquatic Chemistry (461650):
Chemical composition of water, chemical equilibrium, thermodynamics, pH,
concentration of chemical materials, the chemical solubility in water, precipitation,
oxidation- reduction equilibrium, the chemistry of the solution.
Water Treatment Processes & Systems (461651):
Introduction to water quality, the pre-treatment, primary treatment processes, hydrolysis
and coagulation, sedimentation processes, filtration process, chlorination, disinfection
and cleansing operations, ion exchange, reverse Osmosis, the electric polar
decomposition.
Wastewater Treatment Processes & Systems (461652):
Introduction to water quality, wastewater characteristics, primary treatment and
sedimentation, secondary treatment processes include activated sludge, rotating
biological reactors, tanks, air treatment. Advanced treatment processes include filtration,
membranes, desalination using UF/RO, the removal of phosphates, sludge disposal
methods, the conditions for the establishment of treatment plants for wastewater.
Treatment plants, mobile and small, presented at the re-use of wastewater.
Sanitation & Public Health (461653):
General principles of sanitation and public health, the causes of epidemics, food hygiene,
water supply, sanitation, housing, air, lighting, noise, pollution prevention. Standards,
laws and regulations on sanitation and hygiene, proper disposal of waste, environmental
awareness and education.
Solid Waste Management (461654):
Basic principles in solid waste management, sources, types and components of solid
waste, physical, chemical and biological properties of solid waste. Solid waste
management and include: container, storage, and methods of solid waste collection,
transportation and shipping operations, disposal of solid waste and the protection of
sources, including: inventory of sources, re-use operations, classification, burning,
burying the solid waste, dealing with the types of particularly from solid waste. Increase
environmental awareness and culture of the citizen.
86
Water Quality Modeling (461655):
Requirements for models of water quality, water quality and hydrological processes,
water quality modeling and environmental impact assessment, models of water quality in
rivers, water quality and runoff modeling. Models of water quality in the seas and oceans.
Hydrodynamics and physical models for water quality, mathematical modeling and
analysis of water quality and its relationship to the architectural and engineering projects.
Sludge Treatment & Disposal (461656):
Laws and regulations relating to sludge treatment and disposal, the sources and amounts
of sludge, the coagulation of the sludge, the interaction and balance of the sludge,
including: - Synthetic Balance, anaerobic coagulation, aerobic coagulation, chemical
decomposition, combustion. Sludge transformations include: chemical change, thermal
change. Drying of sludge, including: class-drying, air filtration, using a pressure
filtration, centrifugal separation, the use of treated sludge and disposal.
Instrumentation & Pollution Control (461657):
Environmental elements and its properties, different methods of measuring the
environmental elements, the development of devices to measure the environmental
elements and its various properties, methods and techniques of pollution control,
environmental factors and the calibration of different methods, devices used to measure
the elements and the physical variables, the measurement devices used in the chemical
elements and variables, the measurement devices used to measure elements and critical
variables.
Environment Impact Assessment (461658):
Introduction to environmental degradation and impacts, environmental impact assessment
methods, the objectives of assessing the environmental impact of different levels, the
basic processes used in environmental impact assessment, the role and responsibilities of
the environmental assessment teams, the means used in the environmental assessment,
information collection, analysis and assessment, writing assessment and environmental
impact reports.
Water Quality Lab (461659):
This course includes the introduction to devices used to examine the quality of water.
Laboratory experiments are also conducted: suspended solids, acid-base reactions,
calcium carbonate, hardness, dissolved oxygen, Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD),
chemical oxygen demand (COD), total organic carbon, as well as some other simple
measurements like temperature and pH.
Special Topics in Water Engineering (461684):
This course offers a variety of new topics on the issue of water, except those provided for
in the plan in order to keep pace with advances in engineering, as well as the benefit from
the expertise of different local and foreign experts, especially in cases of scientific visits
and visiting lecturers.
87
Special Topics in Environmental Engineering (461685):
This course offers a variety of new topics on the issue of environmental engineering,
except those provided for in the plan in order to keep pace with advances in
environmental engineering, as well as benefit from the expertise of different local and
foreign experts, especially in cases of scientific visits and visiting lecturers.
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (461620):
This course introduces GIS technology commonly applied to engineering problems. The
course introduces the generic GIS tools, techniques, and capabilities; illustrate GIS
capabilities in data visualization, pre- and post processing of data, data sorting, and data
assessment; and demonstrate the applicability and practicability of GIS techniques in
general engineering applications. By the end of the semester, the student should be able
to effectively solve problems of spatial nature and convey GIS-based analysis to decision
makers. The course utilizes ArcGIS 9.3 software. Several case studies from different
engineering disciplines are discussed and furnished to provide insight into realistic
applications of GIS
Seminar (461691):
Students are allowed to register for this course after the completion of 15 credit hours so
that the supervisor of this course is to arrange a meeting during the week to provide a
particular topic within an hour of time as follows:
•
•
•
The members of the Specialized Committee provide lectures on the
topics of research in the area of specialization.
Master's students in the advanced stages of the research to provide a
summary of the master's work.
Requests from other master's students to submit a proposal to discuss.
88
Study Plan
Course Description
for the
Master Program of Engineering in Constructions
89
90
The Academic Study Plan for the Master Program
of Engineering in Constructions
Thesis Track
A student is granted a Master Degree in Structural Engineering after the successful
completion of the following requirements:
1. Finishing pre-requisite courses determined by the Department.
2. Completing at least a total 36 credit hours with grade point average of not less
than 2.5 (75%).
1) Compulsory Courses : (18 Credit Hours)
Course Number
461601
461603
461604
461613
461621
461624
461691
Course Name
Probability & Statistics for Engineers
Finite Elements
Earthquake Engineering
Structural Dynamics
Advanced Reinforced Concrete
Plastic Design
Seminar*
Credit Hours
3
3
3
3
3
3
0
* A student should attend and participate in classes, and a pass or fail grade is given
accordingly.
2) Elective Courses: Student must select 12 credit hours from the following list
of courses:
Course
Course Name
Credit Prerequisite
Number
Hours
461600
461602
461611
461612
461614
461615
461616
461617
461619
461622
461623
461625
461670
461671
461679
461680
461573
465600
Linear Algebra
Computer Applications in Civil Engineering
Advanced Strength of Materials
Structural Reliability
Theory of Plates & Shells
Stability Theory
Matrix Structural Analysis
Failure Analysis
Special Topics in Structural Engineering
Prestressed Concrete
Design of Multi-Story Building
Structural Design for Earthquake Resistance
Advanced Topics in Civil Engineering Materials
Bridge Engineering
Construction Engineering & Management
Special Topic in Civil Engineering
Conceptual Design
Linear Programming
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
461621
461604
3) Thesis (461699): (6 Credit Hours)
A graduate student must submit a thesis and pass an oral defense related to his/her
thesis. (See Academic Rules and Regulations for Graduate Students).
91
Comprehensive Examination Track
A student is granted a Master Degree in Structural Engineering after the successful
completion of the following requirements:
1. Finishing pre-requisite courses determined by the Department.
2. Completing at least a total 36 credit hours with grade point average of not less
than 2.5 (75%).
1.
Compulsory Courses : (21 Credit Hours)
Course Number
Course Name
Credit Hours
461601
461603
461613
461615
461604
461621
461624
461691
Probability & Statistics for Engineers
Finite Elements
Structural Dynamics
Stability Theory
Earthquake Engineering
Advanced Reinforced Concrete
Plastic Design
Seminar*
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
0
* A student should attend and participate in classes, and a pass or fail grade is given
accordingly.
2.
Elective Courses: Student must select 15 credit hours from the following list
of courses:
Course
Number
461600
461602
461611
461612
461614
461616
461617
461619
461622
461623
461625
461670
461671
461679
461680
461573
465600
Course Name
Linear Algebra
Computer Applications in Civil Engineering
Advanced Strength of Materials
Structural Reliability
Theory of Plates & Shells
Matrix Structural Analysis
Failure Analysis
Special Topics in Structural Engineering
Prestressed Concrete
Design of Multi-Story Building
Structural Design for Earthquake Resistance
Advanced Topics in Civil Engineering
Materials
Bridge Engineering
Construction Engineering & Management
Special Topic in Civil Engineering
Conceptual Design
Linear Programming
Credit
Hours
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Prerequisite
461621
461604
3
3
3
3
3
3. Comprehensive Examination (461698):
A graduate student must pass a qualifying examination (See Academic Rules and
Regulations for Graduate Students).
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Course Description
Linear Algebra (461600):
Matrices. Dealing with matrices. Linear equation theory. Least square methods.
Determinates. Eigen values. Finite element. Introduction to linear programming.
Probability and Statistics for Engineering (461601):
Random variables. Probability calculations and random variable function. Probability
distribution and functions. Statistical expectation. Methods used in probability factors.
Statistical tests. Computer application.
Computer Applications in Civil Engineering (461602):
Several computer applications in civil engineering, including finite elements, structural
dynamics, stability theory, and bridge engineering.
Finite Element (461603):
One and two dimensions of finite elements analysis of structures including plates.
Problems of plane stresses and strains. Formation of finite elements for structures.
Computer applications including structural dynamics.
Earthquake Engineering (461604):
Introduction to earthquake engineering. Ground vibrations. Site effect. Dynamic analysis.
Equivalent static analysis. Seismic loads calculations. Architectural design effects.
Eccentricity. Elasticity. Basic principles of planning and management of disaster.
Advanced Strength of Materials (461611):
Introduction to mechanical properties of rigid body. Elastic and nonelastic properties of
materials. Failure analysis. Stresses fields around cracks. Stress testing around cracks.
Stress testing after occurring of cracks. Description of stress phenomenon.
Structural Reliability (461612):
Basic principles. Reliability Factor. Comprehensive reliability factor. System reliability.
Applications.
Structural Dynamics (461613):
One degree of freedom of structures. Review of basics principles of dynamic analysis.
Numerical and close form solution analysis of structures. Multi degree of freedom of
structures.
Theory of Plates and Shells (461614):
Stresses Analysis. Plates deflection due to applied loads. Rectangular, circular, and nonregular shapes of plates. Analysis of cylindrical shells.
Stability Theory (461615):
Principles and types of stability. Deformation of elastic columns, beams. Deformations of
frames. Lateral deformation of beams. Stability loads using energy methods and
numerical methods. Computer applications.
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Matrix Structural Analysis (461616):
Matrix structural analysis. Elastic and rigid matrices. Special methods for large
structures. Using computer in matrix structural analysis.
Failure Analysis (461617):
Structural behavior. Definition of failure. Main sources of failure including locations of
failure. Methods of preventing failure. Causes of failure. Remedy methods.
Special Topics in Structural Engineering (461619):
Selected topics to be thoroughly studied and analyzed in areas of structural engineering
and design.
Advanced Reinforced Concrete (461621):
Properties of steel reinforcement and concrete under several loading conditions. Behavior
of reinforced concrete under compression loads and moments. Relation between applied
moment and deflection. Combined effect of moment and axial load. Effect of shear loads.
Factors affecting strength of structural element. Effect of torsional loads. Deformation of
structural elements due to several loads. Plastic joints formation.
Prestressed Concrete (461622):
Several design methods for pre-stressed concrete. Stresses calculations. Stress losses in
pre-stressed concrete. Deflection in pre-stressed concrete elements. Design to resist shear
loads. Dimensions of pre-stressed concrete structural elements. Fixing joints.
Design of Multi-Story Building (461623):
General concepts in design. Failure definition. Types of loads. Design methods.
Structural systems. Elastic and non-elastic analysis and design.
Plastic Design (461624):
Plastic behavior in structures. Theory of ultimate analysis and finite design. Ultimate
loads for structural elements. Loads cause frames failure. Slab analysis based on plastic
methods. Elastic conditions for resisting seismic loads.
Structural Design for Earthquake Resistance (461625):
Introduction to dynamic analysis using finite element. Dynamic structural analysis using
response spectrum. Structural elements design including concrete, steel frames, and shear
walls for earthquake resistance. Basic principles of soil dynamics.
Advanced Topics in Civil Engineering Materials (461670):
Physical and chemical aspects of constitution and fundamental properties. Cements and
concrete mixes. Asphalts and asphaltic concrete. Laboratory investigations: sampling and
testing.
Bridge Engineering (461671):
Bridge types. Structural analysis of bridges. Influence lines. Design of concrete bridges.
Design of steel bridges. Detailing.
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Conceptual Design (461573):
Importance of conceptual design. Conceptual design requirements. Loads calculations
including wind and seismic. Design of several structural elements. Two and three
dimensional design of structures. Invention methods in structures.
Construction Engineering and Management (461679):
Life cycle, construction costs. Types of contracts, (here to perform economic based
analysis of one more alternatives). Management principle, project break-down structure,
project planning and scheduling using network, and project control. Resource leveling
and safety and quality control.
Special Topics in Civil Engineering (461680):
Selected topics to be thoroughly studied and analyzed in areas of civil engineering and
design.
Seminar (462691):
Basic understanding of scientific research through the preparation and presentation of
selected research related to various fields of transportation.
Linear Programming (465600):
Introduction to optimization. Linear programming problems. Symbex method. Brayal
Dawal method. Transforming problems. Civil engineering applications.
95
96
Study Plan
Course Description
for the
Master Program of Engineering in Roads & Transport
97
98
The Academic Study Plan for the Master Program of Engineering in
Roads & Transport
Thesis Track
A student is granted a Master Degree in Transportation Engineering after the successful
completion of the following requirements:
1. Finishing pre-requisite courses determined by the Department.
2. Completing at least a total 36 credit hours with grade point average of not less
than 2.5 (75%).
1) Compulsory Courses : (15 Credit Hours)
Course
Course Name
Credit
Number
Hours
461601
Probability & Statistics for Engineers
3
461660
Transportation Facilities Engineering
3
461661
Urban Transportation Planning
3
461662
Pavement Analysis and Design
3
461663
Traffic Operations
3
461691
Seminar *
0
* A student should attend and participate in classes, and a pass or fail grade is given
accordingly.
2) Elective Courses: Student must select 15 credit hours from the following list
of courses:
Course
Number
461602
461603
461605
461615
461620
461630
461640
461648
461658
461664
461665
461666
461667
461668
461669
461670
461671
461672
Course Name
Computer Applications in Civil Engineering
Finite Elements
Urban Infrastructure Planning
Stability Theory
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Advanced Topics in Soil Mechanics
Water Resources Development and Planning
Irrigation & Drainage Systems
Environmental Impact Assessment
Design and Operation of Traffic Systems
Transportation Systems Management (TSM)
Analysis of Transportation Systems
Streets and Highways Design
Airport Planning and Design
Pavement Management Systems (PMS)
Advanced Topics in Civil Engineering
Materials
Bridge Engineering
Transportation Economics
99
Credit
Hours
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
461673
461679
461680
461686
461689
462602
462610
462611
462678
434556
434674
453557
465212
465511
465512
465600
465602
465604
Techniques of Project Evaluation
Constructions Engineering & Management
Special Topics in Civil Engineering
Special Topics in Transportation and Traffic
Engineering
Special Topics in Transportation Facilities
Design
Planning Development Issues and Legislation
in Palestine
Planning Theory
Fundamentals of Urban and Regional Planning
Urban Morphology
Location Theory
Theories and Models of Spatial Interactions
Total Quality Management
Quality Management
Engineering Project Management
Human Resources Management
Linear Programming
Non-Linear Programming
Operations Research
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3) Thesis (461699): (6 Credit Hours)
A graduate student must submit a thesis and pass an oral defense related to his/her
thesis. (See Academic Rules and Regulations for Graduate Students).
Comprehensive Examination Track
A student is granted a Master Degree in Transportation Engineering after the successful
completion of the following requirements:
1. Finishing pre-requisite courses determined by the Department.
2. Completing at least a total 36 credit hours with grade point average of not less
than 2.5 (75%).
1) Compulsory Courses : (15 Credit Hours)
Course
Number
461601
461660
461661
461662
461663
461691
* A student should
accordingly.
Course Name
Credit
Hours
Probability & Statistics for Engineers
3
Transportation Facilities Engineering
3
Urban Transportation Planning
3
Pavement Analysis and Design
3
Traffic Operations
3
Seminar *
0
attend and participate in classes, and a pass or fail grade is given
100
2) Elective Courses: Student must select 21 credit hours from the following list
of courses:
Course
Course Name
Credit
Number
Hours
461602
Computer Applications in Civil Engineering
3
461603
Finite Elements
3
461605
Urban Infrastructure Planning
3
461615
Stability Theory
3
461620
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
3
461630
Advanced Topics in Soil Mechanics
3
461640
Water Resources Development and Planning
3
461648
Irrigation & Drainage Systems
3
461658
Environmental Impact Assessment
3
461664
Design and Operation of Traffic Systems
3
461665
Transportation Systems Management (TSM)
3
461666
Analysis of Transportation Systems
3
461667
Streets and Highways Design
3
461668
Airport Planning and Design
3
461669
Pavement Management Systems (PMS)
3
461670
Advanced Topics in Civil Engineering Materials
3
461671
Bridge Engineering
3
461672
Transportation Economics
3
461673
Techniques of Project Evaluation
3
461679
Constructions Engineering & Management
3
461680
Special Topics in Civil Engineering
3
461686
Special Topics in Transportation and Traffic
3
Engineering
461689
Special Topics in Transportation Facilities Design
3
462602
Planning Development Issues and Legislation in
3
Palestine
462610
Planning Theory
3
462611
Fundamentals of Urban and Regional Planning
3
462678
Urban Morphology
3
434556
Location Theory
3
434674
Theories and Models of Spatial Interactions
3
453557
Total Quality Management
3
465212
Quality Management
3
465511
Engineering Project Management
3
465512
Human Resources Management
3
465600
Linear Programming
3
465602
Non-Linear Programming
3
465604
Operations Research
3
3) Comprehensive Examination (461698):
A graduate student must pass a qualifying examination (See Academic Rules and
Regulations for Graduate Students).
101
Course Description
Probability and Statistics for Engineers (461601):
Random variables. Probability calculations and random variable function. Probability
distribution and functions. Statistical expectation. Methods used in probability factors.
Statistical tests. Computer application.
Computer Applications in Civil Engineering (461602):
Several computer applications in civil engineering, including finite elements, structural
dynamics, stability theory, bridge engineering, and other applications.
Finite Element (461603):
One and two dimensions of finite elements analysis of structures including plates.
Problems of plane stresses and strains. Formation of finite elements for structures.
Computer applications including structural dynamics.
Urban Infrastructure Planning (461605):
An introduction to urban environmental issues and network type service systems.
Concepts and practice in infrastructure planning. Urbanization, ecological and social
consequences of development in cities. Regulatory aspects and planning. Infrastructure
development. Risk analysis and assessment.
Stability Theory (461615):
Principles and types of stability. Deformation of elastic columns and beams.
Deformations of frames. Lateral deformation of beams. Stability loads using energy
methods and numerical methods. Computer applications.
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (461620):
Introduction and historical overview. Database management systems vs. CAD.
Automated mapping & facilities management Vs GIS. GIS components and
subsystems. Data structures: raster vs. vector formats. GIS applications. GIS design and
implementation.
Advanced Topics in Soil Mechanics (461630):
Bridges capacity. Earth retaining structures. Settlement. Embankments. Design of
various types of foundations.
Water Resources Development and Planning (461640):
An introduction to water resources. Water demand and supply. Surface and ground water
systems. Cost-benefit analysis. Deterministic and stochastic modeling for water systems.
Planning principles of water resources through case studies.
Irrigation & Drainage Systems (461648):
Irrigation system, surface irrigation, sprinkler irrigation, drip irrigation, design, testing
and cost analysis, drainage systems, design, testing and cost analysis, computer use in the
design of irrigation and drainage systems.
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Environmental Impact Assessment (461658):
Basic concepts of environmental engineering. Environmental impact assessment studies.
Preparation of impact statements. Sources and control of environmental pollution. Impact
of urban and industrial development. Criteria for urban planners.
Transportation Facilities Engineering (461660):
Concepts in transportation systems engineering. Human factors. Design of highways and
urban streets. Design of parking facilities. Introduction to airport design. Introduction to
railway design. Introduction to port layout. Environmental impacts.
Urban Transportation Planning (461661):
Analysis of urban transportation. Urban transportation planning process. Transportation
demand and supply models. Data collection and processing. Formulation and Evaluation
of solutions.
Pavement Analysis and Design (461662):
Structural Analysis of flexible and rigid pavements. Design of flexible and rigid
pavements for highways and airports. Mechanistic-Empirical approaches for highway
pavements. Pavement materials analysis, sampling and testing. Failure analysis of
flexible pavement.
Traffic Operations (461663):
Basic concepts in transportation operations. Traffic operations and control. Public
transportation operations. Pedestrian flow. Safety and accident analysis.
Design & Operation of Traffic Systems (461664):
Traffic flow theory. traffic surveys and analysis. Traffic control systems and design.
Signalization. Capacity analysis. Street lighting.
Transportation Systems Management (TSM) (461665):
Transportation systems management of the urban system. Maximizing the potential of
surface streets and intersections. Management of public transportation systems. Travel
demand management. Restraint measures.
Analysis of Transportation Systems (461666):
Analysis of national, regional and urban transportation interactions. Demand for
transportation. Direct and indirect cost of transportation. Transport pricing. Development
and transportation. Transport polices.
Streets and Highways Design (461667):
Advanced concepts in streets and highways design. Design controls and standards.
Alignment and cross-section design. Intersections and interchanges. Highway drainage.
Environmental impacts.
Airports Planning and Design (461668):
Planning and design of airfields. Airport location. Configuration and terminals. Air
Traffic Control.
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Pavement Management Systems (PMS) (461669):
The systematic approach to pavement management. Planning pavement investments.
Pavement serviceability-performance concept, monitoring and evaluating pavement:
distresses, structural capacity, safety and geometrical conditions. Pavement design
models-alternative design strategies. Construction and maintenance in pavement
management.
Advanced Topics in Civil Engineering Materials (461670):
Physical and chemical aspects of constitution and fundamental properties. Cements and
concrete mixes. Asphalts and asphaltic concrete. Laboratory investigations : sampling
and testing.
Bridge Engineering (461671):
Bridge types. Structural analysis of bridges. Influence lines. Design of concrete bridges.
Design of steel bridges. Detailing.
Transportation Economics (461672):
Microeconomics theory. Economics - transportation interactions. Demand for
transportation. Direct and indirect cost of Transportation. Transport pricing. Development
and transportation. Transport polices.
Techniques of Project Evaluation (461673):
Alternative approaches to the evaluation of development projects at the micro and macro
levels; private versus social costs and benefits, inter-temporal choice problem, market
imperfections and shadow prices, integration of project and sector studies. Analysis of the
major evaluation techniques in the field of urban planning such as Cost-Benefit and CostEffectiveness analysis, Planning Balance Sheet, Optimization, Goal Achievement Matrix,
and Energy analysis.
Construction Engineering & Management (461679):
Life cycle, construction costs. Types of contracts, (here to perform economic based
analysis of one more alternatives). Management principle, project break-down structure,
project planning and scheduling using network, and project control. Resource leveling
and safety and quality control.
Special Topics in Civil Engineering (461680):
Selected topics to be thoroughly studied and analyzed in areas of civil engineering and
design.
Special Topics in Transportation and Traffic Engineering (461686):
Selected Topics to be thoroughly studied and analyzed in areas of transportation planning
and traffic engineering.
Special Topics in Transportation Facilities Design (461689):
Selected topics to be thoroughly studied and analyzed in areas of transportation facilities
engineering and design.
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Seminar (462691):
Basic understanding of scientific research through the preparation and presentation of
selected research related to various fields of transportation.
Planning and Development Issues and Legislation in Palestine (462602):
Analysis of the transformation in planning laws and regulations, current planning issues
and development proposals, and development agencies and legislation in Palestine.
Planning Theory (462610):
Development of planning idea and thought. Basic concepts and functions of planning
types and their interrelations. Public expenditure decisions, planning theories and
processes, models of rational choice, decision environment, policy design, programming
techniques and strategies, goal formulations, projections and project evaluation.
Fundamentals of Urban and Regional Planning (462611):
Basic understanding of the processes, stages, policies and aspects of urban and regional
planning.
Urban Morphology (462678):
The emergence of the nineteenth century urban design schools and the twentieth century
urban design models within a framework of the evolution of urban design approaches and
theories. Exploration of urban space from a structuralist perspective. Primary emphasis
on the relationships between socio-economic, experiential, and formal structures of the
urban environment.
Theories and Models of Spatial Interaction (434674):
Basic understanding of the model building process. Systems theory, mapping theory,
theory-model relationships, and the spatial interaction (gravity) model. The use of these
models and theories as location models in urban policy making.
Location Theory (434556):
Introduction to neo-classical location theory. Analyses of various approaches to location
theory. Study and evaluation of basic determinants of location decisions, industrial
location theory, agricultural and urban rent theory and land uses, and central place theory.
Total Quality Management (453557):
Advanced topics in quality control, assurance and quality management, including
introduction to statistical quality control, quality function deployment, process
engineering, assessment of quality programs, quality infrastructure, and international
standards.
Quality Management (465212):
Advanced topics in quality control, assurance and quality management, including
introduction to statistical quality control, quality function deployment, process
engineering, assessment of quality programs, quality infrastructure, and international
standards.
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Engineering Project Management (465511):
Classification of engineering projects, project organization, project budgeting, project
scheduling techniques, resources allocation, materials distribution and logistics, project
information system, construction projects, cost control, project termination and auditing,
claims management, arbitration, project information system.
Human Resources Management (465512):
Review of basic human resource management functions, examination of human resource
policies, exposition to human resource laws, human resource techniques including job
analysis and design, recruiting, training, appraisal, retention planning, human resource
compensation, and human resource information systems.
Linear Programming (465600):
Introduction to optimization. Linear programming problems. Symbex method. Brayal
Dawal method. Transforming problems. Civil engineering applications.
Non Linear Programming (465602):
Principles of Optimum Solutions including Classical Solutions, Convex Solutions,
Optimality Conditions and Duality, Algorithm Strategies.
Operations Research (465604):
Introduction to the methodology of operational research. Survey and examples of
operations research models. Linear programming, networks, integer programming and
queuing models. Dynamic programming. Multi-criteria analysis and games.
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Study Plan
Course Description
for the
Master Program of Engineering in Architecture
107
108
The Academic Study Plan for the Master Program of
Engineering in Architecture
Thesis Track
A student is granted a Master Degree in Architectural Engineering after the successful
completion of the following requirements:
1. Finishing pre-requisite courses determined by the Department.
2. Completing at least a total 36 credit hours with grade point average of not less than
2.5 (75%).
1) Compulsory Courses : (18 Credit Hours)
Course Number Course Name
Credit Hours
462600
Urban Regeneration
3
462603
Advanced Architectural Design (1)
3
462612
Housing Issues and Policies
3
462613
Islamic Town Planning and Architecture
3
462614
Theory of Architecture
3
462672
Urban Design
3
462690
Seminar*
0
* A student should attend and participate in classes, and a pass or fail grade is given
accordingly.
2) Elective Courses: (12 credit hours)
These courses cover 12 credit hours. The assigned elective courses are divided
into six basic groups from which the student is going to select according to the
field he/she is going to specialize in. These courses can be classified as follows:
A. First Group: Architectural Design
Course
Course Name
Credit Hours
Number
462604
Advanced Architectural Design (2)
3
462615
Sustainable Architecture
3
462616
Design Theory and Methodology
3
462625
Design of Buildings Resistant to Earthquakes
3
B. Second Group: Urban Design
Course
Course Name
Number
462605
Urban Design Studio
462673
Landscape Planning & Architecture
462676
Fundamentals of Site Planning
462678
Urban Morphology
462679
Urban Planning in Developing Countries
434670
Urban Geography
435670
Urban Sociology
461558
Environnemental Impact Analysis
461661
Urban Transportation Planning
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Credit Hours
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
C. Third Group: Housing
Course
Course Name
Number
462606
Housing Studio
462617
Theory and History of Housing
462618
Housing Economy
465673
Techniques of Project Evaluation
Credit Hours
3
3
3
3
D. Forth Group: Conservation and Urban Regeneration
Course
Course Name
Credit Hours
Number
462621
Architectural Conservation
3
462622
Urban Conservation
3
462623
Methods of Architectural Conservation
3
462624
Comparative
Studies
in
Architectural
3
Conservation
E. Fifth Group: History and Theory of Architecture
Course
Course Name
Credit Hours
Number
462630
Contemporary Trends in Architecture
3
462631
Vernacular Architecture
3
462632
Architectural Criticism
3
462633
Regionalism in Architecture
3
462634
Contemporary Architecture in the Islamic
3
World
F. General Courses:
Course
Course Name
Number
462619
Building Systems and Technology
462635
Special Topics in Architecture
462636
Palestinian Architecture
462650
Computer Aided Design
Credit Hours
3
3
3
3
3) Thesis: (6 Credit Hours)
Course
Number
462688
462689
Course Name
Credit Hours
Thesis (1)
Thesis (2)
3
3
A graduate student must submit a thesis and pass an oral defense related to his/her
thesis. (See Academic Rules and Regulations for Graduate Students).
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Course Description
Urban Regeneration (462600):
Examination of the different elements of the existing built environment of urban and
rural settlements. Study of the relationships and interaction patterns of these elements in
order to improve the living standards.
Advanced Architectural Design (1) (462603):
Design of multiple or complex-building types with emphasis on varying topics related to
architectural design. Complex architectural design problems incorporating aesthetic,
technological, social, and contextual issues.
Housing Issues and Policies (462612):
A fundamental understanding of housing in its social and economic aspects. Emphasis on
the nature of the housing problem. How governmental housing policy is formed: political,
social, economic, physical, technological and ideological components. Analysis,
discussion and evaluation of housing issues and policies in both developing and
developed
countries
with
emphasis
on
the
Palestinian
case.
Islamic Town Planning and Architecture (462613):
Basic principles of Islamic town planning. The evolution of Islamic cities, their
architectural and spatial patterns, and the general rules that affected their growth. The
relationship between Islamic concepts of architecture and planning, and the
corresponding
modern
theories.
Theory of Architecture (462614):
Historical development of architectural thought. A survey and examination of the major
philosophies and trends that formed distinctive movements in architectural theory. The
course covers classical architecture to the present, focusing on the modern and
postmodern architecture. The relationship to social and political thought and to scientific
and technological advances will be explored.
Urban Design (462672):
Basic elements and principles of urban design. An overview of urban design process
through case studies. Urban policy, plan, program and project identification. Formulation,
finance, management and implementation of urban projects.
Seminar (462690):
Basic understanding of scientific research through the preparation and
presentation of selected researches related to various topics in architecture, which
enables the student to write his/her master thesis.
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A. Architectural Design:
Advanced Architectural Design (2) (462604):
Design of a comprehensive, single case study including surrounding urban landscape
with emphasis on theory and site planning, interior space, building systems and materials
relating to community activism and identity politics.
Sustainable Architecture (462615):
The intent of this course is to integrate sustainable building and planning principles into
the form of making process of architectural design. A survey of the principles of
environmentally sensitive design and planning. An analysis of bioclimatic comfort and
building metabolism; design with climate; integration of passive heating and cooling
systems; water conservation planning; waste systems; and the basis for specifying
sustainable building materials.
Design Theory and Methodology (462616):
Study of the major theoretical approaches to architectural design. Survey of the different
methods and techniques used to solve problems encountered in architectural design.
Investigation of the technological basis for the construction of buildings, environmental
controls, life safety systems and related physical systems in the design disciplines.
Design of Buildings Resistant to Earthquakes (461625):
An introduction to seismology with emphasis on the seismic of Palestine. A study of the
impact of earthquakes on buildings. Regulations and architectural and building codes
related to seismical behavior of buildings. Calculation and distribution of seismic forces
on the buildings and their construction elements. Formation and design of reinforced
concrete for frame and walls. The nature and impact of location and foundation soil on
extending the seismical forces. Applications and observations of buildings and structures
faced earthquakes.
B. Urban Design:
Urban Design Studio (462605):
The studio emphasizes the development of urban design concepts, exploring their
implications into a fully realized design, responses to socio-economic, cultural,
environmental, and technical needs, and implementation strategies. The studio is
concerned with the mediation between the scale of the city as a whole and the
architectural scale. Projects assigned address a range of scales, from the city, to the
district, down to the scale of the street. Emphasis on the design of major interventions in
more challenging site conditions.
Landscape Planning and Architecture (462673):
Conceptual and theoretical bases of landscape. The nature and use of natural and manmade landscape materials and elements to develop an understanding of the making of
outdoor spaces and of their sequential development.
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Fundamentals of Site Planning (462676):
Analysis of the main physical site elements, relation and location of activities on a site.
The study of alternative choices of vehicular and pedestrian circulation systems. The
architectural design elements of site design. Criteria for the evaluation of good site
design.
Urban Morphology (462678):
The emergence of the nineteenth century urban design schools and the twentieth century
urban design models within a framework of the evolution of urban design approaches
and theories. Exploration of urban space from a structuralist perspective. Primary
emphasis on the relationships between socio-economic, experiential, and formal
structures of the urban environment.
Urban Planning in Developing Countries (462679):
Historical evolution of city system in the developing countries; cultural and
environmental factors effecting similarities and variations; comparative analysis of
urbanization and social change and changing physical morphology of the major cities.
Urban Geography (434670):
Analysis of settlement systems and hierarchies. Models of urban form. Land use type and
density of variations in urban space. Different statistical methods for the description and
analysis of spatial distributes.
Urban Sociology (435670):
A comparative study of urban societies and institutions. The origins and evolution of
towns and cities. The relationship between industrialization and urbanization in the Third
World; rural-urban migration, unemployment, the informal sector and squatter housing.
Changing social structures in urban populations.
Environmental Impact Analysis (461558):
Basic concepts of environmental engineering. Environmental impact assessment studies.
Preparation of impact statements. Sources and control of environmental pollution. Impact
of urban and industrial development. Criteria for urban planners.
Urban Transportation Planning (461661):
Context and definition of urban transportation planning. Characteristics of urban travel.
Transportation planning and decision making. Transportation demand and supply, data
collection and processing. Issues regarding the urban land use, location choice of urban
activities and transportation are also analyzed.
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C. Housing :
Housing Studio (462606):
This course provides students with an opportunity to understand and practice the
knowledge gained in other courses in housing through a practical design projects. The
design of housing in an urban context; analysis and theory of urban fabric and
infrastructure; emphasis on architectural form and its relationship to social, economic and
environmental factors and user needs.
Theory and History of Housing (462617):
A study of the evolution of housing from the standpoint of individual structure and
pattern of settlements. Principal historic examples including housing in the age of
industrial revolution and contemporary housing. Analysis of the conceptual and
theoretical bases of housing in terms of its social, economic, political, physical,
technological and ideological aspects.
Housing Economy (462618):
A study of the theory of housing markets and empirical methods for measuring market
conditions and performance: Housing consumption, housing supply and production, and
market performance. Investigation of the role of both public and private sectors within
the housing market. Emphasis is placed on approaches and technologies that maximize
user involvement and reduce costs. A study and discussion of the scope, nature and
characteristics of low-cost housing.
Techniques of Project Evaluation (465673):
Alternative approaches to the evaluation of development projects at the micro and macro
levels; private versus social costs and benefits, intertemporal choice problem, market
imperfections and shadow prices, integration of project and sector studies. Analysis of
the major evaluation techniques in the field of urban planning such as Cost-Benefit and
Cost-Effectiveness analysis, Planning Balance Sheet, Optimization, Goal Achievement
Matrix, and Energy analysis.
D. Conservation and Urban Regeneration:
Architectural Conservation (462621):
A study of the issues and problems related to historic sites, monuments and buildings and
their evaluation. Basic concepts of theory of conservation. Historical background,
contemporary international regulations, charters and declarations. A study of research
techniques necessary to document historic structures and sites that are to be registered
preserved or restored. Research, discussion and case study development to explore
political, social/historical, economic and design/restoration issues of preservation and
adaptive use of buildings.
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Urban Conservation (462622):
Analysis of the scope and theory of urban conservation. Planning and programming for
urban conservation with emphasis on strategies for conservation and implementation at
various levels: neighborhood, district and city. Contradictions between conservation
policies and policies for urban transformation. A practical introduction to the
management of historical buildings and sites. Palestinian conservation problems and
policies will be analyzed.
Methods of Architectural Conservation (462623):
Analysis of the methods and techniques of survey in historic areas, of project making and
implementation. Discussion of newly developed techniques related specific problems of
material deterioration and remedies for them.
Comparative Studies in Architectural Conservation (462624):
Discussion and comparison of the theoretical approaches towards architectural
restoration and conservation in different countries with emphasis on contemporary
scopes. Analysis and discussion of general trends and recent international developments
in conservation.
E. History and Theory of Architecture:
Contemporary Trends in Architecture (462630):
Examination of concepts and theories of architecture and urban design since the modern
movement; includes typological, formal, technological and philosophical analysis. A
survey and evaluation of the major contemporary architects based on their attitudes, ideas
and works.
Vernacular Architecture (462631):
Historical development of all forms of vernacular and popular architecture. Study of the
patterns and characteristics of human settlements and individual structures built
according to local traditions. Analysis of both the social and physical factors shaping
these characteristics.
Architectural Criticism (462632):
Analysis of conceptual and theoretical framework of architectural criticism. Mapping
cultural / positional differences between and across different forms of architectural
criticism. A critical survey of selected themes, concepts, buildings and architects
concerning contemporary architecture.
Regionalism in Architecture (462633):
The course aims at emphasizing the factors and effects constituting the architectural style
of a distinctive geographic region. How such factors can be employed in bringing on an
architectural identity concerning that region. Simultaneously, convoying the global
developments in building technology and mutations in the contemporary life style, while
holding the distinct features shaping the architecture of the region.
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Contemporary Architecture in the Islamic World (462634):
The evolution of contemporary architecture in the Islamic world. A survey and
evaluation of the contemporary attitudes and architects based on comparative studies.
F. General Courses:
Building Systems and Technology (462619):
An examination of evolving technology in architecture from antiquity to the present.
Appropriate uses of technology in building design. Advanced studies of the integration
and development of technical building systems.
Special Topics in Architecture (462635):
Empirical study of selected topics in architecture covering theory, methodology and
evaluation fundamentals to understanding and explanation of architecture; discussion of
implications of these to architectural practice, research and education. Investigation of
current architectural issues and problems having a specialized nature.
Palestinian Architecture (462636):
General overview about the scope, characteristics and patterns of traditional architecture
in the Arab world with emphasis on the Palestinian architecture. An attempt to lay the
bases for the establishment of an architectural school aiming at the development of the
local architecture; through the analysis and discussion of the evolution of the Palestinian
architecture in the twentieth century and evaluation of the different architectural patterns
as well as the discussion of the contemporary trends and attitudes.
Computer Applications in Architecture (462650):
Advanced applications of computer-aided design (CAD) to architectural design and
practice. Study of graphic database, database management and cad systems
programming.
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Study Plan
Course Description
for the
Master Program of Engineering in
Urban and Regional Planning
117
118
The Academic Study Plan for the Master Program of Engineering in
Urban and Regional Planning
Thesis Track
A student is granted a Master Degree in Urban and Regional Planning after the successful
completion of the following requirements:
1. Finishing pre-requisite courses determined by the Department.
2. Completing at least a total 36 credit hours with grade point average of not less
than 2.5 (75%).
1) Compulsory Courses : (15 Credit Hours)
Course
Number
Course Name
Credit
Hours
462602
462610
462611
Planning & Development Issues and
Legislation in Palestine
Planning Theory
Fundamentals of Urban & Regional Planning
462620
Quantitative & Statistical Methods in Planning
Prerequisite
3
3
3
3
462611
or
21231
462670
Planning Studio I
3
462690
Seminar*
0
* A student should attend and participate in classes, and a pass or fail grade is given
accordingly.
2) Elective Courses: Student must select 15 credit hours from the following list
of courses:
Course
Number
Course Name
Credit
Hours
462600
462601
462612
462613
462622
462671
462672
462673
462674
462675
462676
462677
462678
462679
462680
462681
462682
462683
Urban Regeneration
Computer Applications in Planning
Housing Issues & Policies
Islamic Town Planning & Architecture
Urban Conservation
Planning Studio II
Urban Design
Landscape Planning & Architecture
Land Use Planning
Rural Planning
Fundamentals of Site Planning
Comparative Planning Studies
Urban Morphology
Urban Planning in Developing Countries
Neighborhood Planning
Sustainable Planning & Development
Tourism Planning
Special Topics in Planning
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3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Prerequisite
462670
462692
462693
461558
461605
461620
461625
461626
461627
461640
461649
461661
461665
461679
461683
434556
434670
434671
434674
435670
435671
435672
451670
451671
453670
465604
465673
Advanced GIS for Planners
Spatial
Information
Extraction
&
Description for Planning
Environmental Impact Analysis
Urban Infrastructure Planning
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Design of Structures Resistant to
Earthquakes
Seismic Planning Response &
Disaster Management
Seismic Assessments & Retrofitting
Water Resources Development & Planning
Water Supply & Sewerage Engineering
Urban Transportation Planning
Transportation Systems Management
Construction Engineering & Management
Energy Planning
Location Theory
Urban Geography
Demographic Aspects of Planning
Theories & Models of Spatial Interaction
Urban Sociology
Environmental Psychology
Industrial Sociology
Urban Public Policy
Legal Aspects of Planning
Urban Economics
Operations Research
Techniques of Project Evaluation
3) Thesis: (6 Credit Hours)
Course
Course Name
Number
462698
Thesis (1)
462699
Thesis (2)
Credit
Hours
3
3
3
3
461620
462692
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Prerequi
site
462611
462611
Notes:
1. Students who have not taken any course in Designs or Drawing, or Map Drawing
during their undergraduate study, are obligated to take Engineering Drawing and
Map drawing course number: 462409, from the Department of Architecture
Engineering, as prerequisite course for the course of Planning Studio (1) number
462670.
2. Students who have not taken any course in Statistics during their undergraduate
study are obligated to take Statistical Methods, number, 21231 from the
Department of Mathematics as prerequisite for Quantitative and Statistical
Methods in Planning, number 462620.
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Comprehensive Examination Track
A student is granted a Master Degree in Urban and Regional Planning after the successful
completion of the following requirements:
1. Finishing pre-requisite courses determined by the Department.
2. Completing at least a total 36 credit hours with grade point average of not less
than 2.5 (75%).
1) Compulsory Courses : (15 credit hours)
Course
Number
Course Name
Credit
Hours
462602
462610
462611
Planning & Development Issues and
Legislation in Palestine
Planning Theory
Fundamentals of Urban & Regional Planning
462620
Quantitative & Statistical Methods in Planning
3
462670
462690
Planning Studio I
Seminar*
3
0
Prerequisite
3
3
3
462611
or
21231
* A student should attend and participate in classes, and a pass or fail grade is given
accordingly.
2) Elective Courses: Student must select 21 credit hours from the following list
of courses:
Course
Number
Course Name
Credit
Hours
462600
462601
462612
462613
462622
462671
462672
462673
462674
462675
462676
462677
462678
462679
462680
462681
462682
Urban Regeneration
Computer Applications in Planning
Housing Issues & Policies
Islamic Town Planning & Architecture
Urban Conservation
Planning Studio II
Urban Design
Landscape Planning & Architecture
Land Use Planning
Rural Planning
Fundamentals of Site Planning
Comparative Planning Studies
Urban Morphology
Urban Planning in Developing Countries
Neighborhood Planning
Sustainable Planning & Development
Tourism Planning
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3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Prerequisite
462670
462683
462692
462693
461558
461605
461620
461625
461626
461627
461640
461649
461661
461665
461679
461683
434556
434670
434671
434674
435670
435671
435672
451670
451671
453670
465604
465673
Special Topics in Planning
Advanced GIS for Planners
Spatial Information Extraction & Description
for Planning
Environmental Impact Analysis
Urban Infrastructure Planning
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Design of Structures Resistant to Earthquakes
Seismic Planning Response &
Disaster Management
Seismic Assessments & Retrofitting
Water Resources Development & Planning
Water Supply & Sewerage Engineering
Urban Transportation Planning
Transportation Systems Management
Construction Engineering & Management
Energy Planning
Location Theory
Urban Geography
Demographic Aspects of Planning
Theories & Models of Spatial Interaction
Urban Sociology
Environmental Psychology
Industrial Sociology
Urban Public Policy
Legal Aspects of Planning
Urban Economics
Operations Research
Techniques of Project Evaluation
3
3
3
461620
462692
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3) Comprehensive Examination (462700):
A graduate student must pass a qualifying examination (See Academic Rules and
Regulations for Graduate Students).
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Course Description
Urban Regeneration (462600):
Examination of the different elements of the existing built environment of urban and
rural settlements. Study of the relationships and interaction patterns of these elements in
order to improve the living standards.
Computer Applications in Planning (462601):
An introduction to computer programming, languages and packages. A survey of
computer applications in urban planning. Analysis and practice of Computer Aided
Design (CAD).
Planning & Development Issues and Legislation in Palestine (462602):
Analysis of the transformation in planning laws and regulations, current planning issues
and development proposals, and development agencies and legislation in Palestine.
Planning Theory (462610):
Development of planning idea and thought. Basic concepts and functions of planning
types and their interrelations. Public expenditure decisions, planning theories and
processes, models of rational choice, decision environment, policy design, programming
techniques and strategies, goal formulations, projections and project evaluation.
Fundamentals of Urban & Regional Planning (462611):
Basic understanding of the processes, stages, policies and aspects of urban and regional
planning, which can be analyzed and practiced in Planning Studio I and II.
Housing Issues and Policies (462612):
A Fundamental understanding of housing through its social and economic aspects.
Analysis of the formation and components of housing policy. Current housing problems
and policies in developed and developing countries with reference to those in Palestine.
Islamic Town Planning and Architecture (462613):
Basic principles of Islamic town planning. The evolution of Islamic cities, their
architectural and spatial patterns, and the general rules that affected their growth. The
relationship between Islamic concepts of architecture and planning, and the
corresponding modern theories.
Quantitative & Statistical Methods in Planning (462620):
The application of quantitative and statistical methods and techniques in planning. The
development of carefully considered logical and quantitative argument (using data for
description, estimation, comparison and explanation) is emphasized.
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Urban Conservation (462622):
Analysis of the scope and theory of urban conservation. Planning and programming for
urban conservation with emphasis on strategies for conservation and implementation at
various levels: neighborhood, district and city. Contradictions between conservation
policies and policies for urban transformation. A practical introduction to the
management of historical buildings and sites. Palestinian conservation problems and
policies will be analyzed.
Planning Studio I (462670):
Practice, application, and implementation of planning concepts, skills, methods and
techniques at both urban and regional levels through given projects relevant to the
Palestinian case.
Planning Studio II (462671):
Practice and implementation of detailed plans related to the given projects in “Planning
Studio I”. Also, current planning issues and development proposals in Palestine are
considered. Both the architectural and urban planning scales are emphasized.
Urban Design (462672):
Basic elements and principles of urban design. An overview of urban design process
through case studies. Urban policy, plan, program and project identification. Formulation,
finance, management and implementation of urban projects.
Landscape Planning & Architecture (462673):
Conceptual and theoretical bases of landscape. The nature and use of natural and manmade landscape materials and elements to develop an understanding of the making of
outdoor spaces and of their sequential development.
Land Use Planning (462674):
An introduction to site planning, layout, design standards and general guidelines for the
major land use elements in urban areas. Examination of public and institutional land uses
(residential, industrial, commercial, transportation, recreation and public space, etc.) in a
variety of cities.
Rural Planning (462675):
Natural resources, inputs and services for agricultural development. The role of
agriculture in economic development. Measures of economic growth and development.
Determinants and policies of rural development and planning. Implementation of
practical approaches to rural development.
Fundamentals of Site Planning (462676):
Analysis of the main physical site elements, relation and location of activities on a site.
The study of alternative choices of vehicular and pedestrian circulation systems. The
architectural design elements of site design. Criteria for the evaluation of good site
design.
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Comparative Planning Studies (462677):
Analysis of issues, policies and approaches to planning and implementing urban and
regional development in various countries.
Urban Morphology (462678):
The emergence of the nineteenth century urban design schools and the twentieth century
urban design models within a framework of the evolution of urban design approaches and
theories. Exploration of urban space from a structuralist perspective. Primary emphasis
on the relationships between socio-economic, experiential, and formal structures of the
urban environment.
Urban Planning in Developing Countries (462679):
Historical evolution of city system in the developing countries; cultural and
environmental factors effecting similarities and variations; comparative analysis of
urbanization and social change and changing physical morphology of the major cities.
Neighborhood Planning (462680):
Study and analysis of problems, resources and potentials of urban neighborhoods. Trends
of neighborhood change and revitalization. Neighborhood planning policies, methods and
cases. Practicing Neighborhood planning through a project or case study.
Sustainable Planning & Development (462681):
Study of the concepts, policies and trends of sustainable planning and development.
Analyzing nontraditional approaches to community planning and design. Focuses on
concepts and policies associated with the design of sustainable communities. Study of
future alternatives for community planning and design in terms of sustainable
development.
Tourism Planning (462682):
Introducing a conceptual and theoretical framework of tourism and its significance as a
tool for social and economic development. An investigation of the policies, strategies
related to the planning of tourism and provision of tourism activities and services at the
national, regional and local levels. Emphasizing the issues related to tourism management
and organization.
Special Topics in Planning (462683):
Study and analysis of various significant issues and topics in planning and urban
development. The stages of urban growth: Urbanization, Suburbanization,
Desurbanization, and Reurbanization. The concept of new towns as an approach to urban
development in various countries.
Seminar (462690):
Basic understanding of scientific research through the preparation and presentation of
selected researches related to various urban and regional planning topics.
Advanced GIS for Planners (462692):
GIS spatial functions. Definition of the planning process from a GIS perspective. GIS
data models for planning. Accuracy issues of GIS data and operations. ARC/INFO
software will be used in a major planning project.
125
Spatial Information Extraction & Description for Planning (462693):
Spatial information extraction (collection), mainly from digital images, for planning
applications. Land use maps, orthophotos, topographic mapping, site plans, utilities and
infrastructure mapping, digital terrain modeling, and image processing functions. Spatial
information description will also be emphasized.
Environmental Impact Analysis (461558):
Basic concepts of environmental engineering. Environmental impact assessment studies.
Preparation of impact statements. Sources and control of environmental pollution. Impact
of
urban
and
industrial
development.
Criteria
for
urban
planners.
Urban Infrastructure Planning (461605):
An introduction to urban environmental issues and network type service systems.
Concepts and practice in infrastructure planning. Urbanization, ecological and social
consequences of development in cities. Regulatory aspects and planning. Infrastructure
development. Risk analysis and assessment.
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (461620):
Understanding of information systems. Basic concepts and introduction to GIS. Data
conversion, available technology, hardware, software and peripherals. GIS as tool for
urban and regional planners. Use of GIS in planning. Basic project design steps for data
conversion, raster to vector conversion and GIS. Database design, automation of data,
query and analysis of spatial data. Sample projects and computer applications.
Design of Structures Resistant to Earthquakes (461625):
An introduction to seismology with emphasis on the seismic of Palestine. A study of the
impact of earthquakes on buildings. Regulations and architectural and building codes
related to seismical behavior of buildings. Calculation and distribution of seismic forces
on the buildings and their construction elements. Formation and design of reinforced
concrete for frame and walls. The nature and impact of location and foundation soil on
extending the seismical forces. Applications and observations of buildings and structures
faced earthquakes.
Seismic Planning Response & Disaster Management (461626):
Fundamentals of seismic planning response, natural disasters, earth glides and land use
planning. Conceptual bases, elements and structure of disaster management. Analyses of
risks, ability of injury, preparation, expectation, warning, responding, behavior, and
rehabilitation. Study of seismic scenarios and disaster management plans. Practical
examples and visual materials will be used.
Seismic Assessments and Retrofitting (461627):
Introduction to the mechanism of seismic impacts on buildings and structures.
Architectural and construction requirements for buildings resistant to earthquakes. Levels
of expected collapses in existing buildings. Study of evaluation elements and
rehabilitation standards. Technology of supporting and fixing of existing buildings.
Building systems and loading mechanism. Methods of seismic rehabilitation for existing
building types.
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Water Resources Development and Planning (461640):
An introduction to water resources. Water demand and supply. Surface and ground water
systems. Cost-benefit analysis. Deterministic and stochastic modeling for water systems.
Planning principles of water resources through case studies.
Water Supply and Sewerage Engineering (461649):
Quality of water and wastewater. Aqueducts and water pipes, pumps and pumping
stations. Quality of water supplies. Treatment of water. Clarification and filtration
miscellaneous water treatment methods. Wastewater collection. Sewers, flow in sewers
and sewer appurtenances. Design of sewer systems.
Urban Transportation Planning (461661):
Context and definition of urban transportation planning. Characteristics of urban travel.
Transportation planning and decision making. Transportation demand and supply, data
collection and processing. Issues regarding the urban land use, location choice of urban
activities and transportation are also analyzed.
Transportation Systems Management (461665):
Maximizing the potential of the surface streets and public transportation systems. Travel
demand management. Traffic system management of the urban system.
Construction Engineering & Management (461679):
Life cycle, construction costs. Types of contracts, (here to perform economic based
analysis of one more alternatives). Management principle, project break-down structure,
project planning and scheduling using network, and project control. Resource leveling
and safety and quality control.
Energy Planning (461683):
Energy resource issues in urban planning. Strategies for incorporating energy efficiency
into housing, land-use, transportation, social services, and community development.
Analysis of energy policy, with emphasis on innovative public and private sector
initiatives at the community level.
Location Theory (434556):
Introduction to neo-classical location theory. Analyses of various approaches to location
theory. Study and evaluation of basic determinants of location decisions, industrial
location theory, agricultural and urban rent theory and land uses, and central place theory.
Urban Geography (434670):
Analysis of settlement systems and hierarchies. Models of urban form. Land use type and
density of variations in urban space. Different statistical methods for the description and
analysis of spatial distributes.
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Demographic Aspects of Planning (434671):
Understanding of basic principles, methods and techniques of demography which are
relevant for planners. The structure and distribution of population. Methods and
techniques of population projection. Analysis of the causes, trends and impacts of
different migration patterns both at the national and international levels.
Theories and Models of Spatial Interaction (434674):
Basic understanding of the model building process. Systems theory, mapping theory,
theory-model relationships, and the spatial interaction (gravity) model. The use of these
models and theories as location models in urban policy making.
Urban Sociology (435670):
A comparative study of urban societies and institutions. The origins and evolution of
towns and cities. The relationship between industrialization and urbanization in the Third
World; rural-urban migration, unemployment, the informal sector and squatter housing.
Environmental Psychology (435671):
History and nature of environmental psychology. Person-environment transaction.
Psychological representation of molar environment. Theories of and research on human
territoriality, privacy, personal space, and crowding. Environmental problems and
environmentally-relevant psychology.
Industrial Sociology (435672):
Study of the main issues in industrial societies. Analyzing the Problems of technology
and human relations. Industrial democracy and problems of equal participation in
decision-making processes. Industrialization and modernization, and mobilization of
resources. Managers, workers and organizations as viewed from both industrial and
human relations.
Urban Public Policy (451670):
Analysis of selected urban problems in their legal, administrative, financial, and
economic dimensions. Formulation of multi dimensional policies for the solution of these
problems; means whereby interventions can be made on legal, administrative, financial,
and economic variables and to develop the tools that can contribute to the formation of
urban space.
Legal Aspects of Planning (451671):
Study of the planning process in relation to central and local governments. Analysis of
the various legal controls available to carry out official planning policy: zoning, official
map and building control, subdivision regulations, building and housing codes, aesthetic
and design regulations, urban renewal and public development. Emphasis is on basic
principles of constitutional law and on the interrelationships of legislation, administration
and litigation.
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Urban Economics (453670):
Economic theory and purposes of urban planning; the evaluation and functions of urban
planning in market economies. Urban economics as a field of study; theories of urban
spatial structure, urban economic structure, techniques of urban economic analysis,
economic basis study of community, and economics of major urban problems. The
meaning of development in different economic theories. Unbalanced and balanced
growth, dualism, economic “take-off”, income distribution, labour market, development
planning and desegregation of national plans, and regional growth theories.
Operations Research (465604):
An introduction to the methodology of operational research. Survey and examples of
operations research models. Linear programming, networks, integer programming and
queuing models. Dynamic programming. Multicriteria analysis and games.
Techniques of Project Evaluation (465673):
Alternative approaches to the evaluation of development projects at the micro and macro
levels; private versus social costs and benefits, intertemporal choice problem, market
imperfections and shadow prices, integration of project and sector studies. Analysis of the
major evaluation techniques in the field of urban planning such as Cost-Benefit and CostEffectiveness analysis, Planning Balance Sheet, Optimization, Goal Achievement Matrix,
and Energy analysis.
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130
Study Plan
Course Description
for the
Master Program of Engineering in
Clean Energy and Conservation Strategy
131
132
The Academic Study Plan for the Master Program of Engineering
in Clean Energy and Conservation Strategy
Thesis Track
A student is granted a Master Degree in Clean Energy and Conservation strategy after the
successful completion of the following requirements:
1. Finishing pre-requisite courses determined by the Department.
2. Completing at least a total 36 credit hours with grade point average of not less than
2.5 (75%).
1) Compulsory Courses : (15 Credit Hours)
Course
Number
463601
463602
463603
463604
463605
Course Name
Credit
Hours
3
3
3
3
Energy Conservation
Economics of Energy Systems
Introduction to Energy Technology
Energy and Environment
Thermodynamics,
Heat
Transfer
and
3
Recovery
463691
Research Seminar*
0
* A student should attend and participate in classes, and a pass or fail grade is given
accordingly.
2) Elective Courses: (15 Credit Hours)
The student must successfully complete 15 credit hours of elective courses. The
student selects the elective courses from the two main groups as explained
hereafter. The student may also select courses from the General Courses Group
such that the minimum number of credit hours successfully completed from the
main group is not less than 9 credit hours.
A. First Group: Clean Energy
Course
Course Name
Number
463606
Renewable Energy Technology I
463607
Renewable Energy Technology II
463608
Biogas and Biomass
463609
Selected Topics in Clean Energy
B. Second Group: Energy Conservation
Course
Course Name
Number
463512
Energy Audit
463610
Energy Management
463611
Energy Planning and Policy
463613
Thermal Comfort and Indoor Climate
463614
Applied Heat and Power Technology
463615
Energy Efficient Building Codes
133
Credit
Hours
3
3
3
3
Prerequisite
463606
Credit Hours
3
3
3
3
3
3
C. Third Group: General Courses
Course
Course Name
Number
461620
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
461654
Solid Waste Management
461658
Environment Impact Assessment
462601
Computer Applications in Planning
462611
Fundamentals of Urban and Regional Planning
462681
Sustainable Planning and Development
463616
Computer Aided Design of Energy Systems
463617
Special Problems in Energy
465604
Operation Research
465673
Techniques of Project Evaluation
Credit Hours
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3) Thesis: (6 Credit Hours)
Course Number
Course Name
463688
463689
Thesis (1)
Thesis (2)
Credit
Hours
3
3
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Comprehensive Examination Track
A student is granted a Master Degree in Clean Energy and Conservation strategy after the
successful completion of the following requirements:
1. Finishing pre-requisite courses determined by the Department.
2. Completing at least a total 36 credit hours with grade point average of not less
than 2.5 (75%).
1) Compulsory Courses : (18 Credit Hours)
Course
Number
463601
463605
Course Name
Credit
Hours
3
Energy Conservation
Thermodynamics,
Heat
Transfer
and
3
Recovery
463602
Economics of Energy Systems
3
463603
Introduction to Energy Technology
3
463604
Energy and Environment
3
463690
Research Project
3
463691
Research Seminar*
0
* A student should attend and participate in classes, and a pass or fail grade is given
accordingly.
2) Elective Courses: (18 Credit Hours)
The student must successfully complete 18 credit hours of elective courses. The
student selects the elective courses from the two main groups as explained
hereafter. The student may also select courses from the General Courses Group
such that the minimum number of credit hours successfully completed from the
main group is not less than 12 credit hours.
A. First Group: Clean Energy
Course
Course Name
Number
463606
Renewable Energy Technology I
463607
Renewable Energy Technology II
463608
Biogas and Biomass
463609
Selected Topics in Clean Energy
B. Second Group: Energy Conservation
Course
Course Name
Number
463512
Energy Audit
463610
Energy Management
463611
Energy Planning and Policy
463613
Thermal Comfort and Indoor Climate
463614
Applied Heat and Power Technology
463615
Energy Efficient Building Codes
135
Credit
Hours
3
3
3
3
Prerequisite
463606
Credit Hours
3
3
3
3
3
3
C. Third Group: General Courses
Course
Course Name
Number
461620
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
461654
Solid Waste Management
461658
Environment Impact Assessment
462601
Computer Applications in Planning
462611
Fundamentals of Urban and Regional Planning
462681
Sustainable Planning and Development
463616
Computer Aided Design of Energy Systems
463617
Special Problems in Energy
465604
Operation Research
465673
Techniques of Project Evaluation
Credit Hours
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3) Comprehensive Examination (465698):
A graduate student must pass a qualifying examination (See Academic Rules and
Regulations for Graduate Students).
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Course Description
Energy Audit (463512):
Purpose of the energy audit. Facility description and data needs. Collecting the actual
data . Energy audit instrumentation. Reducing energy costs . Reducing environmental
emissions. Improving product quality. Economic analysis of alternative investments.
Energy Conservation (463601):
Concepts in energy conservation , energy conservation in lighting systems, Power factor
improvement . Load management . High – efficiency motors. Alternative fuel – choices .
Passive thermal energy . Waste heat recovery systems.
Economics of Energy systems (463602):
Investment costs. Interest rates. Service life of the energy system. Inflation rate. Residual
value of the power plant. Operating costs. Static procedures for financial evaluation.
Dynamic procedures of financial analysis. Techno-economic sensitivity analysis.
Introduction to Energy Technology (463603):
This course aims at providing an introduction to an overview of the broad field of energy
technology. A condensed cross – section of essential engineering concepts / principles
from the domain of Thermodynamics and heat transfer is provided, including a review of
the concepts of energy and power, energy conversion , energy efficiency and basic
thermodynamic cycles. An- overview of global energy resources is given, leading to a
historic review of human energy use and power generation. Society’s energy demands
and the pertinent energy follows are analyzed from the perspective of different sectors,
including industry , households, agriculture, as well as the commercial and public sectors
– in a Palestine . The importance of energy efficiency and conservation within the context
of future energy supply is dealt with from a life – cycle and environmental perspective.
Future energy systems and energy use scenarios are discussed, with a focus on promoting
the use of renewable energy resources and technologies.
Energy and Environment (463604):
Effects of power generation and energy utilization on ecology and climate . The effect of
burning fossil fuels. Waste materials . The ecological impact of emissions. Transport of
pollutants in air. Environmental management and economics.
Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer and Recovery (463605):
This course presents energy conservation measures taking the maximum amount of heat
from combustion gases. Recover the energy boiler flue gas by installing an economizer.
Select conventional economizers . Condensing economizers . Combustion air preheaters.
Water pray heat recovery .
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Renewable Energy Technology I (463606):
The purpose of this course is to provide a survey of the most important renewable energy
resources and the technologies for harnessing these within the framework of a broad
range of simple to state – of the art advanced energy systems. The course discussed about
solar astronomy and climate parameters, solar radiation and geometry, solar irradiance
and energy and wind velocity and direction . Solar thermal systems, solar water heaters,
solar water desalination systems, and solar power towers.
Renewable Energy Technology II (463607):
The objective of this course is to discuss solar electric systems, photovoltaic technology
and characteristics, photovoltaic centralized and decentralized PV power systems, PV
water pumping systems, wind energy, wind velocity , direction and power , wind turbines
and characteristics , wind electric power converters, PV – wind hybrid power systems .
Issues relevant to energy efficiency and energy storage are discussed.
Biogas and Biomass (463608):
The sources of biogas and biomass. Physical and chemical properties of biogas . Potential
of utilization biogas and biomass energy. Biogas digester types – their design and
characteristics.
Selected Topics in Clean Energy (463609):
Selected topics to be thoroughly studied and analyzed in areas of clean energy.
Energy Management (463610):
This course is designed to assist building operators in setting up and implementing
ongoing energy management programs. Several areas of energy management programs.
Several areas of energy management are covered including energy accounting and utility
bill analysis. Rate schedules. Preventive maintenance programs. Common problems and
solutions . Performing building inspections. Evaluating conservation options.
Energy Planning and Policy (463611):
Course is designed to analyze the energy systems of our nations , preparing to solve
energy planning problems in Palestine in efficient and cost effective ways, anticipate
future energy needs, and identify and evaluate options for developing and using resources
to meets our needs. Course also covers demand and supply – side energy planning issues.
Thermal Comfort and Indoor Climate (463613):
Energy saving measures in heating and cooling systems. Save energy in radiators and
convectors, fan – coil units and unit ventilators. Heat pumps. Air conditioning split
systems and unit heaters. Energy conservation opportunities and assessment of
economics and savings.
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Applied Heat and Power Technology (463614):
This course focuses on how to evaluate and implement cogeneration projects. The
benefits of cogeneration. Combined heat and power – determining the economics of
cogeneration. Available technologies. Operating and maintaining a cogeneration system,
Basic of combustion systems. Boiler efficiency improvement. Combustion controls.
Waste heat recovery. Steam and gas turbine cycles .
Energy Efficient Building Codes (463615):
Building thermal design . Heating and cooling loads. Passive design. Thermal comfort
. Heat storage. Thermal insulation . Building methods and products. Specification and
testing of thermal insulation materials .
Computer Aided Design of Energy Systems (463616):
Basic understanding of the process, stages, policies and aspects of CAD - applications in
clean energy and energy conservation.
Special Topics in Energy (463617):
Selected topics to be thoroughly studied and analyzed in areas of clean energy and
conservation strategy.
Seminar (463691):
Basic understanding of scientific research through the preparation and presentation of
selected research related to various fields of clean energy and conservation strategy.
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (461620):
Introduction and historical overview. Data base management systems VS CAD .
Automated mapping and facilities management VS GIS . GIS components and
subsystems . GIS applications . GIS design and implementation.
Solid Waste Management (461654):
Basic principles in solid waste management of solid waste, sources, types and
components of solid waste, physical, chemical and biological properties of solid waste.
solid waste management and include: container, storage, and methods of solid waste
collection, transportation and shipping operations, disposal of solid waste and the
protection of sources, including: inventory of sources, re-use operations, classification,
burning, burying the solid waste, dealing with the types of particularly from solid waste.
Increase environmental awareness and culture of the citizen.
Environmental Impact Assessment (461658):
Introduction to environmental degradation and impacts, environmental impact assessment
methods, the objectives of assessing the environmental impact of different levels, the
basic processes used in environmental impact assessment, the role and responsibilities of
the environmental assessment teams, the means used in the environmental assessment,
information collection, analysis and assessment, writing assessment and environmental
impact reports.
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Computer Applications in Planning (462601):
An introduction to computer programming, languages and packages. A survey of
computer applications in urban planning. Analysis and practice of Computer Aided
Design (CAD).
Fundamentals of Urban and Regional Planning (462611):
Basic understanding of the processes, stages, policies and aspect of urban and regional
planning.
Sustainable Planning and Development (462681):
Study of the concepts, policies and trends of sustainable planning and development.
Analyzing nontraditional approaches to community planning and design. Focuses on
concepts and policies associated with the design of sustainable communities. Study of
future alternatives for community planning and design in terms of sustainable
development.
Operations Research (465604):
An introduction to the methodology of operational research. Survey and examples of
operations research models. Linear programming, networks, integer programming and
queuing models. Dynamic programming. Multicriteria analysis and games.
Techniques of Project Evaluation (465673):
Alternative approaches to the evaluation of development projects at the micro and macro
levels; private versus social costs and benefits, intertemporal choice problem, market
imperfections and shadow prices, integration of project and sector studies. Analysis of the
major evaluation techniques in the field of urban planning such as Cost-Benefit and CostEffectiveness analysis, Planning Balance Sheet, Optimization, Goal Achievement Matrix,
and Energy analysis.
140
Study Plan
Course Description
for the
Master Program in Clinical Pharmacy
141
142
The Academic Study Plan for the Master Program in Clinical Pharmacy
Comprehensive Examination Track
A student is granted a Master Degree in Clinical Pharmacy after the successful
completion of the following requirements:
1. Finishing pre-requisite courses determined by the Department.
2. Completing at least a total 36 credit hours with grade point average of not less
than 2.5 (75%).
1) Compulsory Courses : (28 Credit Hours)
Course
Course Name
Credit
Number
Hours
410313
Pharmaceutical Calculations
2
410315
Therapeutic
3
410317
Advanced Therapeutics
3
410421
Research Methodology
2
410423
Seminar*
0
410425
Drug Information
2
410427
Advanced Clinical Pharmacokinetics
3
410429
Applied Computer Skills
1
410450
Clinical Clerkship (1)
6
410452
Clinical Clerkship (2)
6
* A student should attend and participate in classes, and a pass or fail grade is given
accordingly.
2) Elective Courses: Student must select 8 credit hours from the following list of
courses:
Course
Course Name
Credit
Number
Hours
410314
Pharmaceutical Biostatistics
2
410318
Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
2
410422
Medicinal Palestinian Plants
2
410424
Selected Pharmacy Topics
2
410426
Infectious Diseases
2
410428
Cases in Clinical Biochemistry
2
410430
Pharmacoepidemiology
&
Research
2
Outcomes*
410431
Pharmaceutical Care*
2
410432
Advanced Toxicology
2
410433
Drug Stability
2
410434
Complementary & Alternative Medicine
2
*Prerequisite: (410315).
3) Comprehensive Examination (410999):
A graduate student must pass a qualifying examination (See Academic Rules and
Regulations for Graduate Students).
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Course Description
Pharmaceutical calculations (410313):
This course deals with pharmaceutical calculations of drug dosage both in normal and
special age groups like infants, patients with hepatic or renal diseases. The course also
includes calculations and preparations of sterile and physiological solutions for inpatients.
Pharmaceutical Bio-statistics (410314):
Modern statistical methods used in drug research such as data analysis, hypothesis testing
and various statistical methods.
Therapeutics (410315):
The Therapeutic courses are essential in this program. In this course, detailed study of
drug – body interactions are encountered. Students will learn how to make a decision
regarding the drug of choice for each diseased state. Body organs and systems are
studied in detail including the various diseases that affect each system with full
description of clinical symptoms. The first part covers Cardiovascular, GIT, Cancer and
Endocrine pharmacotherapy.
Advanced Therapeutics (410317):
In this course students will study the CNS, Respiratory and Infectious diseases, drug
interaction, drug compliance and clinical toxicology of some important drugs.
Pharmaceutical Biotechnology (410318):
Deals with molecular and genetic biochemical technology with emphasis on medical uses
of drugs manufactured by the biotechnological methods. This course will also deal with
diseases treated with gene therapy.
Research Methodology (410421):
It is the application of the scientific and clinical information on the hospital work. For
example, a survey of drug interactions and adverse drug reactions on drugs administered
to patients and extraction and interpreting these data with statistical methods that will
ultimately enhance the hospital quality control system. This should help the students to
learn
how
to
conduct
and
write
scientific
research
papers.
Medicinal Palestinians Plants (410422):
Deals with medical and drug information that pertains to local medicinal plants. It deals
with the efficacy of these medicinal plants in some disease cases.
Seminar (410423):
Selected topics in Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacotherapy will be discussed through
seminars presented by the students. Emphasis will be given to the most recent issues
such as economic impacts of pharmaceutical care, future directions for pharmacy
practice, drug use evaluation, pharmacoepidemiology and other related topics.
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Selected Pharmacy Topics (410424):
This course deals with pharmaceutical cases related to hospital work. This course deals
with interpretation of drug data analysis through the drug and disease history of the
patient as well the various side reactions side reactions and complaints of the patients.
Drug Information (410425):
In this course the student will be rained how to look up drug data and information from
different resources. Including internal also the student will learn how to keep updated
regarding recent advances in the field of hospital pharmacy and how to evaluate modern
hospital pharmacy literature. Student will do presentations that compare the efficacy of
various drugs. Students will also be engaged in discussions with the medical team
regarding latest medical and drug news as well as the ethical and professional conduct.
Infectious Diseases (410426):
This course is designed to explore the wide scope of clinical problems related to
infectious diseases and management with emphasis on the most common
conditions. Students will be taught the rational use of anti-microbial agents by discussing
with them selected clinical case studies and reports.
Advanced Clinical Pharmacokinetics (410427):
Deals with drug distribution and disposition in the body as applied to their therapeutic
use. This course teaches the effect of disease state on drug kinetics as well as therapeutic
drug monitoring.
Cases in Clinical Biochemistry (410428):
The course includes a case-study approach to present the fundamentals of biochemistry
and molecular biology in the context of human disease. Cases will be carefully selected
to cover common diseases and important principles.These cases will be supplemented by
clinical descriptions of each disease and a comprehensive discussion of the underlying
pathophysiological mechanisms and associated enzymatic and chemical alterations in
tissues and body fluids.
Applied Computer Skills (410429):
This course enables student to gain skills used in applications of computers & internet in
the different fields of pharmacy.
Pharmacoepidemiology & Research Outcomes (410430):
An Introduction to Clinical Pharmacy literature evaluation and critique; particularly those
focusing drug utilization, Pharmaco-economics of drug utilization studies will be
emphasized.
Pharmaceutical Care (410431):
In this course, students will be taught clinical pharmacy skills with special focus on:
patient communication, drug history of the patient, evaluation and interpretation of lab
results and prescribed drugs.
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Advanced Toxicology (410432):
Students will be taught how to handle a cute poisoning with medication on household
chemicals. Furthermore, students will be taught how to interpret lab data of poisoned
cases.
Drug Stability (410433):
In this course, drug stability liquid oral solutions and parenterals will be discussed.
Chemical Kinetics of degradation as well as accelerated stability studies will be
discussed. Techniques and analytical methods used to investigate chemical, physical and
microbial degradation of pharmaceutical products will be studied.
Complementary & Alternative Medicine (410434):
Students will be taught various forms of alternative therapy; Chinese Medicine,
acupuncture, herbal traditional medicine and Arabic folk medicine.
Clinical Clerkship (I) (410450):
This program provides the means by which the students will extend their clinical
knowledge and skills. The clinical attachment with the consultant in the ward and
outpatient department will present numerous opportunities for learning. The student must
take and fully use these opportunities to gain maximum benefit from the program and to
progress satisfactorily in the course. The first week of the program must be spent in the
hospital pharmacy to be familiar with its activities. This is followed by clinical
attachments in the following specialties: Primary Care and Family Medicine: 3 weeks;
Internal Medicine: 5 weeks; General Surgery: 2 weeks Intensive Care Unit: 2 weeks and
Obstetrics and Gynecology: 2 weeks. Within each of the rotations the student will be
required to produce a detailed evaluation of a wide range of patients; evaluate critically
drug therapy and increase the effectiveness of the pharmacy input to the ward.
Clinical Clerkship (II) (410452):
This program is a continuation of 410450. The student must have clinical attachments
with consultants in the following specialties; Pediatrics: 6 weeks; Oncology: 2 weeks;
ENT: 1 week; Special Surgery: 1 week; Emergency Medicine: 1 week; Psychiatrics: 2
weeks and Nuclear Medicine: 1 week.
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Study Plan
Course Description
for the
Master Program in Animal Production
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The Academic Study Plan for the Master Program in Animal Production
Thesis Track
A student is granted a Master Degree in Animal Production after the successful
completion of the following requirements:
1. Finishing pre-requisite courses determined by the Department.
2. Completing at least a total 36 credit hours with grade point average of not less than
2.5 (75%).
1) Compulsory Courses : (21 Credit Hours)
Course Number Course Name
495501
Experimental Design and Data Analysis
495510
Advanced Ruminant Nutrition
495511
Advanced non Ruminant Nutrition
495512
Advanced Animal Physiology
495513
Research Seminar
495520
Writing Scientific Research
495522
Advanced Biochemistry
495523
Advanced Animal Breeding
Credit Hours
3
3
3
3
1
2
3
3
2) Elective Courses: Student must select 9 credit hours from the following list of
courses:
Course
Course Name
Credit Hours
Number
495514
Advanced Topics in Animal Physiology
3
495515
Feeds Evaluation
3
495524
Poultry Breeding
3
495525
Energy Metabolism
3
495526
Protein Metabolism
3
495527
Advanced Reproductive Physiology
3
495530
Endocrinology and Enzymes
3
495531
Computer Programs and Statistical Data Analysis
3
495532
Advanced Topics in Livestock Management
3
495533
Advanced Dairy Technology
3
495534
Advanced Meat Science
3
3) Thesis (495599): (6 Credit Hours)
A graduate student must submit a thesis and pass an oral defense related to his/her
thesis. (See Academic Rules and Regulations for Graduate Students).
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Course Description
Experimental Design and Data Analysis (495501):
Principles and methods of experimental design and statistical analysis. Introduction to
completely randomized design, factorial experiments, Latin square, and split-plot
design. correlation and regression.
Advanced Ruminant Nutrition (495510):
Recent advances in ruminant nutrition, nutrient content of feed ingredients, formulating
diet for optimum biological performance (milk and meat), nutritional management of
ruminant animals.
Advanced non Ruminant Nutrition (495511):
Nutrient, digestion, absorption and metabolism. Feed ingredients, feed evaluation and
ration formulation for poultry.
Advanced Animal Physiology (495512):
Physiology of cell membranes and biological transport, nervous system, skeletal muscle
system, cardiovascular system, renal, and body fluids of animals. Physiology of
digestion and absorption, respiration, reproduction and lactation biology, mechanisms
of temperature regulation and heat production in animals.
Research Seminar (495513):
Review of the current scientific literature pertaining to the field of animal production.
Advanced Topics in Animal Physiology (495514):
A study of the physical and chemical principles governing the lives (development,
growth and productivity) of farm animals. Understanding the influence of the
environmental elements on the animal physiological processes.
Feed Evaluation (495515):
Recent advances in forage analysis systems, effect of forage on ruminant productivity,
forage utilization by ruminant animals, animal production systems based on forages
throughout the Middle East area.
Writing Scientific Research (495520):
Type of research, formulating a scientific approach to overcome a problem, preparation
of thesis, literature survey and writing a scientific article.
Advanced Biochemistry (495522):
A study of the biochemical aspects of carbohydrate, lipid and protein utilization by
animals, with emphasis on their interrelations and uniqueness of individual organs and
tissues in metabolism and uniqueness of individual organs and tissues in metabolism, as
well as their homeostatic regulation.
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Advanced Animal Breeding (495523):
Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium changes of gene frequency resemblance between relatives
genetic parameters selection for quantitative traits, prediction and results~ correlated
characters performance in different environments, genotype x environment interactions;
correlated response to selection; selection index theory and practice evaluation of
breeding values.
Poultry Breeding (495524):
Poultry breeds, commercial poultry lines and strains, breeding value measurements,
influence of nutrition and environment on poultry, selection, mating systems and
artificial insemination in poultry.
Energy Metabolism (495525):
Energy constituents of feedstuff and energy needs of animals. Discussion of cellular
biochemical and physiological concepts of energy metabolism.
Protein Metabolism (495526):
Nutritional regulation of amino acid metabolism and regulation of protein metabolism.
Integrates biochemical and physiological functions of amino acids and related topics in
regulation of whole body protein turnover in mammalians and birds.
Advanced Reproductive Physiology (495527):
Mechanisms of reproductive physiology including puberty, estrus, gamete production,
fertilization, gestation and parturition in mammals with emphasis on endocrinological
aspects.
Endocrinology and Enzymes (495530):
Regulatory aspects of hormones and their biological effects on reproduction, growth,
and development in mammals.
Computer Programs and Statistical Data Analysis (495531):
Experimental design for animals, analysis of variance , GLM, least square analysis,
mixed model analysis.
Advanced Topics in Livestock Management (495532):
Cover all livestock farms, new approaches and techniques in farm management.
Advanced Dairy Technology (495533):
Physical and chemical properties of milk, modern techniques in processing and
manufacturing dairy products.
Advanced Meat Science (495534):
Meat composition and components, factors affect it, changes associated with nutrition,
age, and management. New techniques in meat production and processing.
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Study Plan
Course Description
for the
Master Program in Plant Production
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The Academic Study Plan for the Master Program in Plant Production
Thesis Track
A student is granted a Master Degree in Plant Production and Protection after the
successful completion of the following requirements:
1. Finishing pre-requisite courses determined by the Department.
2. Completing at least a total 36 credit hours with grade point average of not less than
2.5 (75%).
1) Compulsory Courses : (18 Credit Hours)
Course Number
494501
494502
494503
494504
494505
494506
494507
Course Name
Experimental Design and Analysis
Advanced Plant Physiology
Advanced Fruit Production
Advanced Vegetable Production
Graduate Seminar
Writing Scientific Research
Advanced Plant Breeding
Credit Hours
3
3
3
3
1
2
3
2) Elective Courses: Student must select 12 credit hours from the following list
of courses:
Course
Number
494551
494552
494553
494554
494555
494556
494557
494558
494559
Course Name
Credit Hours
Plant Tissue Culture
Post Harvest Technology & Physiology
Pests of Crops
Protected Agriculture Management
Computer Applications in Agriculture
Advanced Floriculture
Medicinal and Aromatic Plants
Plant Biotechnology
Advanced Plant Biochemistry
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3) Thesis (494599): (6 Credit Hours)
A graduate student must pass a qualifying examination (See Academic Rules and
Regulations for Graduate Students).
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Course Description
Experimental Design and Analysis (494501):
Principles and methods of experimental design and statistical analysis. Introduction to
completely randomized design, Factorial experiments, Latin square, and split -plot
design. Correlation and regression.
Advanced Plant Physiology (494502):
Growth and productivity of major vegetable and agronomic crops as related to plant
physiological processes and environmental parameters, through manipulation of crop
growth for enhanced production, growth analysis, physiological responses of plants to
environmental stresses (water, temperature, nutrient, salt). Critical review of related
literature.
Advanced Fruit Production (494503):
New directions in fruit production, tree training and pruning. Study of relationship
between scion and graft. Light interception in orchards, dormancy in seed and buds,
fruit set, fruit growth and ripening. Problems of replanting.
Advanced Vegetable Production (494504):
Study of various physiological aspects of growth and production of vegetable crops
which include: plant-water relationships, plant nutrition, seed dormancy and
germination, production of transplants, flowering, fruiting, harvesting, handling and
storage. Critical review of related literature.
Graduate Seminar (494505):
Each student should present two seminars, one in plant production topics not related to
his/her research, and the other related to his/her major research project.
Writing Scientific Research (494506):
Type of research, formulating a scientific approach to overcome a problem. Preparing
the thesis, literature survey and, writing a scientific article.
Advanced Plant Breeding (494507):
Study of modern methods and techniques in production and development of new
cultivars, principles of hybrid cultivars. Utilization of wild plants in breeding programs.
Application of genetic engineering in plant breeding.
Plant Tissue Culture (494551):
Studying the fundamental methods of plant cell, tissue and organ culture, media and
basic plant reagents. The application of tissue culture in plants breeding and genetic
engineering.
Post Harvest Technology and Physiology (494552):
Post harvest biochemical changes in fruits, vegetables, and flowers. Physical and
physiological basis for handling and storage practices, perishable organ ontogeny and
physiological disorders. Post harvest environment requirements including, refrigerated
storage, and chemical treatments.
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Pests of Crops (494553):
The dynamic nature and control of major pests of fruit and vegetable crops, and
ornamental plants in Palestine. Symptoms, economic damage, favorable conditions for
distribution of these pests and their control.
Protected Agriculture Management (494554):
Methods and materials used in constructions in protected agriculture (greenhouses,
plastic houses and others). Environmental conditions in these constructions.
Management of these constructions, site selection, design, construction, Control of
environmental conditions including lighting, heating, cooling, relative humidity,
watering, fertilization, carbon dioxide Irrigation and fertilization. Growing media,
diagnosis and control of problems in greenhouses.
Computer Application in Agriculture (494555):
Modeling of plant growth, plant response to environmental stress, management of
Horticultural plant growth.
Advanced Floriculture (494556):
Physiological basis for flowering in major flowers, pot plants, and bulbous plants. Plant
and floral morphology, genetic information related to flowering juvenility and plant
age. Floral initiation, induction, and development. Hormonal aspects of flowering.
Effect of light, photoperiod, temperature, nutrition, and growth regulators on flowering.
Flower abnormalities.
Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (494557):
The importance of medicinal and aromatic plants, the proper environment,
classification, planting of the wild species, methods of extracting the active materials,
the important medicinal plants in Palestine.
Plant Biotechnology (494558):
The fundamental aspects of techniques for DNA cloning, including gene engineering
and introduction into host cells. Isolation and detection of specific DNA sequencing.
Techniques to engineer domestic plants to improve their productivity and adaptability
to the environment.
Advanced Plant Biochemistry (494559):
Studying the fundamental topics of plant chemistry including, cell
walls. photosynthesis, respiration, carbohydrate biosynthesis, lipid metabolisms,
Nitrogen fixation Synthesis nucleic acid and protein synthesis, chlorophyll and other
alkaloids.
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Study Plan
Course Description
for the
Master Program in Arabic Language & Literature
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The Academic Study Plan for the Master Program in
Arabic Language and Literature
Thesis Track
A student is granted a Master Degree in Arabic Language and Literature after the
successful completion of the following requirements:
1. Finishing pre-requisite courses determined by the Department.
2. Completing at least a total 33 credit hours with grade point average of not less than
2.5 (75%).
1) Compulsory Courses : (18 Credit Hours)
Course Number Course Name
431521
A Topic in Syntax & Syntactic Theory
431522
A Topic in Semantics & Semiotics
431523
A Topic in Phonetics & the Phonology of Arabic
431525
Rhetoric & Modern Literary Criticism
431526
A Topic in Modern Arabic Poetry & Prose
431527
Ancient Poetry & Literary Criticism
Credit Hours
3
3
3
3
3
3
2) Elective Courses: Student must select 9 credit hours from the following list
of courses:
Course Number
431531
431532
431533
431534
431535
431536
431537
431538
431539
431540
Course Name
Syntactic Theory & Contemporary Linguistics
A Topic in Contemporary Arabic Issues
A Topic in the Characteristics of Arabic
Language & Its Origin
Studies in Language & Syntax
Topic in Modern Literary Criticism
A Topic in Literature & Criticism
A Topic in Ancient Prose
A Topic in Modern Palestinian Literature
A Topic in Comparative Literature
Scholars of Arabic Language & Literature
Credit Hours
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3) Thesis (431599): (6 Credit Hours)
A graduate student must submit a thesis and pass an oral defense related to his/her
thesis. (See Academic Rules and Regulations for Graduate Students).
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Comprehensive Examination Track
A student is granted a Master Degree in Arabic Language and Literature after the
successful completion of the following requirements:
1. Finishing pre-requisite courses determined by the Department.
2. Completing at least a total 36 credit hours with grade point average of not less
than 2.5 (75%).
1) Compulsory Courses : (24 Credit Hours)
Course Number
431521
431522
431523
431525
431526
431527
431532
431536
Course Name
A Topic in Syntax & Syntactic Theory
A Topic in Semantics & Semiotics
A Topic in Phonetics & the Phonology of Arabic
Rhetoric & Modern Literary Criticism
A Topic in Modern Arabic Poetry & Prose
Ancient Poetry & Literary Criticism
A Topic in Contemporary Arabic Issues
A Topic in Literature & Criticism
Credit Hours
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2) Elective Courses: Student must select 12 credit hours from the following list
of courses:
Course Number Course Name
Credit Hours
431531
Syntactic Theory & Contemporary Linguistics
3
431533
A Topic in the Characteristics of Arabic
3
Language & Its Origin
431534
Studies in Language & Syntax
3
431535
A Topic in Modern Literary Criticism
3
431537
A Topic in Ancient Prose
3
431538
A Topic in Modern Palestinian Literature
3
431539
A Topic in Comparative Literature
3
431540
Scholars of Arabic Language & Literature
3
3) Comprehensive Examination (431598):
A graduate student must pass a qualifying examination (See Academic Rules and
Regulations for Graduate Students).
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Course Description
A Topic in Syntax and Syntactic Theory (431521):
This course studies conditions associated with the syntactic theory and how linguistic
studies are related to both Arabic and other nations' languages; and it takes a keen look at
linguists’ methods in inducting the linguistic material. It will also study and view the
origins of syntax & the level it reached as a theory at the time of late scholars, that's why
it studies analogy its pillars, the factor theory, and how syntactic analogy is related to
logic. The course will also take into consideration hearing and what comes under it e.g.
sources of claim, in addition to Qur'an & its readings, poetry along with the Problems of
poetic quotation. Furthermore, this course will come across the language of Arabs (in
prose) e.g. the prophetic sayings, proverbs, and unrhymed verse.
This course takes into consideration the relation between classic Arabic and the various
accents of Arabic prose & poetry styles, quantity & quality descriptions e.g. Littleness,
rareness, irregularity, repulsiveness, eloquence, and poorness of quality. Finally, this
course will present views of late syntacticians and modern researchers in areas of the
afore-mentioned issues. E.g. Sibaweyh, Farra: Ibn Jenni et al, those views that assimilate
to a large extent those of founders of the syntactic theory, and have been-re-studied by
the founders of the afore mentioned theory. All that aims at discovering the relationship
between the implicit origins found by pioneer scholars & the explicit origins reached by
the late ones.
A Topic in Semantics & Semiotics (431522):
This course studies all types of semantics, its different relationship with other sciences
such semiotics, plus the spheres that semantics come under e.g. concept, correlation, and
how these are related to context. It also considers the individual semantics what has to do
with domains & conjunctions side by side to correlations ranging from logic to inclusion,
synonymy, antonym and all forms of lexical relation. A part of this course will study the
relations between semantics & syntax, verbal language. What pronunciation means,
subject making conditions on, assumption, insertion etc…. Finally, this course studies
how semantics is related to logic with all its types: propositional logic, predicate logic, &
formal logic in addition to the conditional type of semantics.
A Topic in the Phonetics and the Phonology of Arabic (431523):
This course surveys phonetics and phonology of Arabic in an advanced
manner. Assuming that the student (in his/her undergraduate studies) took this course in a
basic way, we will overcome certain ABCs of this very science in addition to:
1) The phonemic theory and various schools that considered this theory.
2) The structural & non-structural phonemes of Arabic.
3) Studying the structural phonemes of Arabic in descriptive & classifying wide-range
manner.
4) Studying the syllabic system of Arabic.
5) Studying non-structural phonemes like accent intonation, and articulation.
This course does consider the relation between the two discussions: phonemic & morphic
i.e. the Morphophonemic stemming from the relations between phonemes & morphemes,
so this course as well considers.
1) Mutual effects among phonemes inside linguistic structure.
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2) Aspects of phonological change that happens or might happen to certain sounds of
Arabic during being close one to another inside some structural morphemic occurrences.
3) The power theory in phonological traits and their impact on the structural phonological
change procedure.
4) Making alteration in Arabic an application in this sphere.
Rhetoric & Modern Literary Criticism (431525):
This course considers different rhetorical subjects from the point of view of modern
criticism. It also aims at linking rhetorical issues to modern criticism curricula, and
providing certain visions about certain topics like: image, semiotic, stylistics, and
structuralism.
A Topic in Modern Arabic Poetry & Prose (431526):
This course studies the development of the modern Arabic Literature. In fields of poetry
we'll see how poetry has been affected by Arabic tradition and the Western literature. We
can stop at the Renaissance school, or Diwan school, or Apollo, etc. or even free verse
and any aspect of the free verse e.g. legend or symbol what has to do with modern prose
stopping at novels, drama, autobiography etc. Through following a certain topic or issue
in a number of novels, plays etc., all the afore mentioned is done in light of modern
criticism theories.
Ancient Poetry and Literary Criticism (431527):
This course attempts observing ancient Arabic Poetry movement during the Jahiliyya,
Islamic, and Umiyyad eras by seeing certain pieces of poetry taken from major original
sources like the "Asmaiyyat" & "Mafdaliyyat" etc. In addition to allocated poetry
collection provided by that modern critical curricula and literary schools are taken into
consideration. This course as well takes into consideration poetry in the ancient ages plus
focusing on developments, impacts, & changes that took place in the Arabic poem taking
into consideration the multicultural impact on the development of the art of Arabic
poetry.
Syntactic Theory & Contemporary Linguistics (431531):
This course aims at keeping the student of Arabic not isolated from the continuous
development in linguistic studies that happen in the age we live in. We must go through
details of these studies to discover sites of mastering it plus knowing the points of their
difference from syntactic theory. Based on that, this course attempts studying establishers
of the syntactic theory, its directions (Theoretical & applied) all that in a rooting fashion
in light of modern linguistic theories, especially those used by Arab syntacticians in
studying Arabic syntax.
This course stops at the Origins established by De sasseuce & Chomsky etc, and other
authorities in modern linguistics; it will further take the student to review the works by
Sibaweih, Ibn-Jini et al and search differences between standard and descriptive studies
in their primary and formal limits. It looks at the contemporary Arabs' position from the
Arabic syntax in light of these differences. It also looks at the functional & social
destinations of Firth & the Prague school of linguistics and eventually the course will
survey the origins of the transformational theory of Chomsky.
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A Topic in Contemporary Arabic Issues (431532):
This course deals with the major issues that affected or do affect the expansion of the
Arabic language & its growth in the modern era e.g. calls for colloquial language its
origin, the reasons behind that, effects & the position of modern scholars from it, & its
future. This course will also seek the counter calls for reviving the classic Arabic and
letting it be the means of our daily communication, obstacles of such calls, their
possibility, and way of reinforcing them. This course further deals with the issue of
making syntax easier, the applied & theoretical attempts of modern linguists or scholars,
issues of arabicization in clouding its different levels, and finally the problem of scientific
terminology: putting the right terminology, unifying it, spreading it, & developing it.
A Topic in the Characteristics of Arabic Language & its Origins (431533):
This course studies and analyzes issues of verbal conjoint, antonym, synonymy, &
derivation. All that is studied & taken into consideration the way these issues were firm
in the age of old scholars & how they were depicted in their writings & lexicons
compared to their status in the eyes of modern scholars & these issues' value in the
overall journey of Arabic. This course further deals with the modern Arabic lexicon,
stops at testing old lexicons ( Their substance & method) all that in the light of their ages
& ours. Then we'll see the step that took us to the modern lexicon issues so we'll see
interests of orientalists & their lexicons, attempts of the linguistic assemblies in putting
special lexicons, in addition to those needed by Arabic e.g. the historical lexicon,
meanings lexicon & finally lexicon for terminology.
Studies in Language & Syntax (431534):
This course studies a group of specialized & masterful studies (prepared or collected by
the instructor or any one else), and these studies are studied critically in a fashion that
would absorb issues presented both (method & inclusion). After that, these studies
balance a number of approximate studies in one subject. So, a part of this course goes to
studying three studies (at least) written by different researchers on one issue, in order to
have a start or a leap towards embodying principles of linguistic research.
A topic in Modern Literary Criticism (431535):
This course studies a literary school or critical methods e.g. structuralism, stylistics,
realism etc. , it further follows the way this school or method is reflected in modern
criticism & reinforces the studying of certain Arabic theories e.g. the recounting theory,
or even studying one of the modern literary criticism phenomena in some Arabic country,
or studying the role that the literary eroticism journals have contributed in establishing
pillars of the modern literary criticism such as the " Fusool Journal" or criticizing novels.
A Topic in Literature & Criticism (431536):
This course focuses on a number of specialized studies in literature & criticism that
consider a certain topic chosen by the instructor, all that aims at training students at
comparing & contrasting between types of studies which will eventually lead to
mastering sound methodology in literary criticism.
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A topic in Ancient Prose (431537):
This course captures the development of the Arabic prose throughout ages (from Jahiliyia
up to modern times). It studies the Holy Qura'an & its impact. It also traces the
development of prose by looking at other forms of various arts of prose such as Almaqamah and Al-risalah or letters. And finally it looks at some of the accomplished
works in this field along with the methods and subjects being used and tackled in this
framework.
A Topic in modern Palestinian Literature (431538):
This course considers one of the topics that have to with the modern Arabic literature in
Palestine through following up a certain topic like symbol, myth, tradition, or the
Palestinian character all that through the Palestinian divans (poetry collections) plays, or
autobiographies etc. This course affords students the opportunity to get to know some
prominent Palestinian writers or poets like Gassan Kanafani, Mahmood Darweesh, and
Jabra Ibrahim Jabra.
A Topic in Comparative Literature (431539):
This course aims at defining what comparative literature is all about and its schools. It
also aims at studying various relations & mutual effects between Arabic literature &
other literatures. This course also shows students various related theories and literary
terminology etc. all that will be down with focus on applied studies.
Scholars of Arabic Language & Literature (431540):
Instructor of this course shall choose one scholar among many of Arabic language &
literature who has strong impact on linguistic studies, Arabic literature or criticism (in old
& modern times) provided that the chosen scholar is very strongly connected to the
instructor’s specialization.
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Study Plan
Course Description
for the
Master Program in Applied Linguistics & Translation
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The Academic Study Plan for the Master Program in
Applied Linguistics and Translation
Thesis Track
A student is granted a Master Degree in Applied Linguistics and Translation after the
successful completion of the following requirements:
1. Finishing pre-requisite courses determined by the Department.
2. Completing at least a total 36 credit hours with grade point average of not less than
2.5 (75%).
1) Compulsory Courses : (27 Credit Hours)
Course Number
432520
432522
432525
432526
432527
432528
432531
432532
432533
Course Name
Readings in the Culture of the Language
Research Seminar
General linguistics
Contrastive Text linguistics
Sociolinguistics
Pragmatics
Translation from English
Translation from Arabic
Translation Theory
Credit Hours
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2) Elective Courses: Student must select 3 credit hours from the following list of
courses:
Course
Number
432529
432530
432535
432536
432538
432541
Course Name
Credit Hours
Stylistics
Discourse Analysis
Media and Management Translation
Technical and Literary Translation
Translation in the Field of the Humanities
Bilateral and Consecutive Interpretation
3
3
3
3
3
3
3) Thesis (432599): (6 Credit Hours)
A graduate student must submit a thesis and pass an oral defense related to his/her
thesis. (See Academic Rules and Regulations for Graduate Students).
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Comprehensive Examination Track
A student is granted a Master Degree in Applied Linguistics and Translation after the
successful completion of the following requirements:
1. Finishing pre-requisite courses determined by the Department.
2. Completing at least a total 36 credit hours with grade point average of not less
than 2.5 (75%).
1) Compulsory Courses : (27 Credit Hours)
Course Number
432520
432522
432525
432526
432527
432528
432531
432532
432533
Course Name
Readings in the Culture of the Language
Research Seminar
General linguistics
Contrastive Text linguistics
Sociolinguistics
Pragmatics
Translation from English
Translation from Arabic
Translation Theory
Credit Hours
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2) Elective Courses: Student must select 9 credit hours from the following list
of courses:
Course Number
432529
432530
432535
432536
432538
432541
Course Name
Stylistics
Discourse Analysis
Media and Management Translation
Technical and Literary Translation
Translation in the Field of the Humanities
Bilateral and Consecutive Interpretation
Credit Hours
3
3
3
3
3
3
3) Comprehensive Examination (432598):
A graduate student must pass a qualifying examination (See Academic Rules and
Regulations for Graduate Students).
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Course Description
Advanced Reading in Language & Culture (432520):
This is a course in intensive reading comprehension which aims to familiarize students
with the social and cultural contexts of the foreign language (in this case, English). In
addition to enhancing students' reading strategies, the course sensitizes them to the basic
cultural concepts and the specialized or technical terms used to convey such
concepts. The reading passages are drawn from sources that represent the legal,
educational, and political-economic systems and their institutions.
Research Seminar (432522):
Coming at the interface of linguistics and translation studies, this course is required for
all new Masters students. The seminar is designed to provide through, extensive practice
in research methods and in the mastery of recent criticism on a particular topic. Part of
the course will be devoted to exposing students to requirements of scholarly writing.
Another part will cover learning how to trace and then analyze the critical conversations
circulating around the assigned topic, focusing on the most recent criticism. This part will
require students to write numerous summaries and an annotated bibliography. The final
part will involve writing a research paper that incorporates original ideas and
demonstrates ability to do research. The course will also include a conference
presentation component.
General linguistics (432525):
This course aims to survey all linguistic models and their main concerns
respectively. (The models are those pertaining to phonology, morphology, syntax, and
semantics in addition to the schools of linguistics to which they belong, namely, the
structural school, the generative transformation school and the Prague
school. Contributions from the Ethnomethodologist and the ethnography of
communication are also included.
Contrastive Textlinguistics (432526):
This course deals with comparisons and contrasts between the two language systems (in
this case English and Arabic) at the text level. It is not meant to do the Traditional
contrastive analysis at the word and sentence levels. Concepts such as cohesion and
coherence as well as the distinctive nature of expository, legal and argumentative texts in
both languages are carefully diagnosed with special emphasis on the linguistic devices
(tools) used to serve specific rhetorical purposes. Evaluativeness, for instance, is
contrasted with mere reporting, etc.
Sociolinguistics (432527):
This course aims to establish the place of sociolinguistics in linguistics (i.e. language use
versus language structure). It deals with language variation according to the
sociolinguistic variables such as socioeconomic class, geographical origin, ethnicity,
gender, etc. The course, thus, deals with the varied types of Englishes including
registers; it will also survey the various areas of sociolinguistic enquiry, such as language
planning, language in education and language and identity.
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Pragmatics (432528):
The course addresses the transition from formal generative semantics into pragmatics
(i.e., the proper use of language according to context involving speaker/hearer and
reader/writer intentions). In other words, the course has to do with how the context helps
us work out what an utterance means. It is about finding explanations for how a hearer
usually works out something like the meaning the speaker intends him/her to work
out. Pragmatics, thus, is interested in those aspects of meaning that truth-conditional
semantics seems not to adequately account for. It is interested in the functional
properties of language (i.e. Language in use) rather than the formal properties. The
course deals with speech acts and performative utterances as well as Grice's Maxims and
conversational analysis.
Stylistics (432529):
This course aims to introduce students to the stylistic features of text design in both
languages. Emphasis is placed on rhetorical devices such as reference, collocation,
recursion, redundancy, coordination and subordination, nominalization and verbalization,
emphasis, repetition, ellipsis, etc... Text forms representing exposition, argumentation
and instruction are selected for analysis.
Discourse Analysis (432530):
This course deals with basic discourse concepts such structure and texture (Hatim and
Mason's 1990) as well as thematization, staging, topicalization as well as the analysis of
different types of discourses (e.g., the leftist discourse, the racist discourse, the sexist
discourse). The analysis focuses on the linguistic markers of each type of discourse
including those of spoken and written language.
Translation from English (432531):
The translation practicum course provides intensive practice in English/Arabic and
Arabic/English translation. All practical translation courses are designed to provide
translation practice over a wide range of genres (academic writing, newspaper and
magazine articles, technical writing, literary prose), Subject areas (society, politics,
economics, science, the law, religion, diplomacy) and text types (expository,
argumentative and instructional texts). The English/Arabic and the Arabic/English
practical translation courses complement the translation theory course. Through
intensive practice in translation, translator trainees extract the theoretical insights
pertaining to the process of translation. Issues such as critical analysis of source text and
adaptation towards the target text reader(s), culture, collocation in translation, cohesion
and coherence, and grammatical issues in translation are all brought up in the discussion
as problematic areas for the translator.
Translation from Arabic (432532)
The translation practicum course provides intensive practice in English/Arabic and
Arabic/English translation. All practical translation courses are designed to provide
translation practice over a wide range of genres (academic writing, newspaper and
magazine articles, technical writing, literary prose), Subject areas (society, politics,
economics, science, the law, religion, diplomacy) and text types (expository,
argumentative and instructional texts). The English/Arabic and the Arabic/English
practical translation courses complement the translation theory course. Through
intensive practice in translation, translator trainees extract the theoretical insights
pertaining to the process of translation. Issues such as critical analysis of source text and
adaptation towards the target text reader(s), culture, collocation in translation, cohesion
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and coherence, and grammatical issues in translation are all brought up in the discussion
as problematic areas for the translator.
Translation Theory (432533):
The course is meant to clarify some misconceptions held by the trainees about the
translation process. It highlights the central theme that translating is an act of an
interlingual-intercultural communication. Hence, the role of the target text reader(s), the
purpose of each translating assignment on the basis of its specific social cultural context
are addressed. Naturally, the age-long debate on literal versus free translation is
addressed. Translator's mediation and the limits on translator's freedom and adaptation of
source texts are addressed. The text typological bases of the translating act forms a frame
of reference for all discussions of the various theorists' views on equivalence (e.g., Nida's,
Newmark's).. etc.
Media and Management Translation (432535):
The course offers practical training in translating different types of texts in the fields of
diplomacy, media, political science, international law, and the social sciences, in general.
Technical and Literary Translation (432536):
The course offers practical training in translating expository, argumentative and legal
texts in the fields of the natural sciences and literary studies.
Translation in the Field of the Humanities (432538):
The course trains translator trainees in the translation of texts in Anthropology,
Sociology, History, Cultural Studies, Political Science and Islamic Studies. The texts
chosen will cut across the whole spectrum of the following text types: exposition,
argumentation and instruction.
Translator trainees will make their own glossaries in the respective fields of the
Humanities; thy will also become familiar with the specialized bilingual and monolingual
dictionaries in these fields.
Bilateral & Consecutive Interpretation (432541):
This form of oral translation seems to be neglected in certain translation studies
programs, despite the vital role of bilateral interpreting in international negotiations and
understanding. The course provides practical training in interpreting between two
individuals who don't know each other's languages. The course is run by simulating reallife situations such as interpreting for a diplomat and a journalist, or a lawyer and a
defendant, or an Arab business-man and his American counterpart. The training and the
feedback on trainees' performance is based on speech act analysis of the exchanges in the
simulated interview, address terms, politeness formulas, culturally-specific expressions as
well as utterances performing requests, comments, offers, declines, challenges, veiled
threats, promising, thanking, announcing, etc, are the locus of this form of interpreter
training. The course also provides practical training in conference interpreting. The
course offers training in the basic strategies of simultaneous interpretation such as
listening comprehension strategies, chunking and parsing of incoming input, rendition
strategies into the target language. This includes on-sight translation as another type of
simultaneous interpreting. The course material is based on speeches, lectures in an
academic conference, briefings to the press etc. Also, training in consecutive interpreting
is included.
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Study Plan
Course Description
for the
Master Program in History
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The Academic Study Plan for the Master program in History
Thesis Track
A student is granted a Master Degree in History after the successful completion of the
following requirements:
1. Finishing pre-requisite courses determined by the Department.
2. Completing at least a total 36 credit hours with grade point average of not less than
2.5 (75%).
1) Compulsory Courses : (21 Credit Hours)
Course Number Course Name
Credit Hours
433511
The Rise & Evolution of the Discipline of Arabic
3
History
433512
Islamic History I
3
433513
Modern Arab History
3
433514
Modern Palestinian History
3
433515
Seminar in Islamic History
3
433516
Seminar in Modern Arabic History
3
433510
Seminar in Approaches to Historical Research
3
2) Elective Courses: Student must select 9 credit hours from the following list of
courses:
Course Number
433517
433518
433551
433552
433553
433554
433555
433556
433557
433558
433561
433562
Course Name
Historical Texts in Arabic Lang.
History of Islamic Parties
Jurisdiction Institution
Islamic Sophism
Maghrebian & Andalusian Societies
Islamic Economy
Reform Movements in the Arab World
Political Systems & Parties in Modern Age
Islamic History II
Palestinian National Movement (1918-present)
Manuscript Verification
Contemporary Islamic Movements
Credit Hours
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3) Thesis (433599): (6 Credit Hours)
A graduate student must submit a thesis and pass an oral defense related to his/her
thesis. (See Academic Rules and Regulations for Graduate Students).
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Comprehensive Examination Track
A student is granted a Master Degree in History after the successful completion of the
following requirements:
1. Finishing pre-requisite courses determined by the Department.
2. Completing at least a total 36 credit hours with grade point average of not less than
2.5 (75%).
1) Compulsory Courses : (24 Credit Hours)
Course Number
433511
433512
433513
433514
433515
433516
433517
433518
Course Name
The Rise & Evolution of the Discipline of Arabic
History
Islamic History I
Modern Arab History
Modern Palestinian History
Seminar in Islamic History
Seminar in Modern Arabic History
Historical Texts in Arabic Lang.
History of Islamic Parties
Credit Hours
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2) Elective Courses: Student must select 12 credit hours from the following list
of courses:
Course
Number
433551
433552
433553
433554
433555
433556
433557
433558
433562
Course Name
Credit Hours
Jurisdiction Institution
Islamic Sophism
Maghrebian & Andalusian Societies
Islamic Economy
Reform Movements in the Arab World
Political Systems & Parties in Modern Age
Islamic History II
Palestinian National Movement (1918-present)
Contemporary Islamic Movements
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3) Comprehensive Examination (431598):
A graduate student must pass a qualifying examination (See Academic Rules and
Regulations for Graduate Students).
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Course Description
Seminar in Approaches to Historical Research (433510):
The course covers the fundamentals of scientific research in history. Training includes
topic selection, research planning, data collection and evaluation, and data analysis,
organization, and authentication to reach critical conclusions. Students are trained to
come to grips with historical documents, resources, and up-to-date scholarship in history.
They are expected to use the research skills to produce a research paper and to
demonstrate knowledge of the basics of thesis planning.
The Rise and Evolution of the Discipline of Arab History (433511):
This course is a study of the rise and evolution of Arab history. Topics will include the
influence of the rise of Islam, methodology of the Arab historians, history schools
including Almadenah school, alkufah school, and Albasrah school.
Islamic History I (433512):
This course is designed to trace one historical aspect in Islamic history from the 1st to the
4th century Higriah. The focus can be either on economic, social, intellectual,
administrative, or political historical trends.
Modern Arab History (433513):
This course is designed to trace one aspect in modern Arab history from the 17th to
contemporary times. The focus can be either on the social, economic, intellectual,
administrative, or political history.
Modern Palestinian History (433514):
This course is designed to focus on one feature of modern Palestinian history.
Seminar in Islamic History (433515):
This course includes Readings, discussion and research focuses on the primary sources
and articles on a selected topic in Islamic history. Students’ presentations of the
materials are followed by class discussions and evaluation of various issues which are
very likely to be raised.
Seminar in Modern Arab History (433516):
This course includes readings, discussion and research to be focused on the primary
sources and the latest articles on a selected topic in Modern Arab history. Students’
presentations of the materials are followed by class discussions and evaluation of various
issues raised.
Historical Texts in Arabic Language (433517):
This course designed to give a critical examination of texts selected from various
sources with particular emphasis on criticism, evaluation and commentary.
History of Islamic Parties (433518):
This course is a consideration of the historical roots, thoughts and philosophies; and
distance or closeness of one Islamic sect from the social, economic and political
programs of the state.
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Jurisdiction Institution (433551):
This course is designed to track the evolution of the judiciary (arbitration) following the
rise of Islam. The topics cover the historical roots, the evolving relationship to the
executive authority, and the status of the state, society and the individual in the institution
of the judiciary.
Islamic Sophism (433552):
This course is designed to trace the roots in pre-Islamic sophism and the rise and spread
of sophist schools in the Islamic society.
Maghrebian and Andalusian Societies (433553):
This course is an examination of the social, economic, intellectual, and political trends in
the Maghrebian and Andalusian societies.
Islamic Economy (433554):
This course is a critical analysis of an aspect of economic thought during one Islamic era
and comparing it to the economic ideas dominant in other eras.
Reform Movements in the Arab World (433555):
This course is a study of the reform movements during the Ottoman Empire and the
influence they had on the Arab world. The course also examines religious and political
reform movements in that emerged different Arab countries.
Political Systems and Parties in the Modern Age (433556):
This course examines the work of one political thinker; engages one political party; takes
a comparative edge by comparing the party’s line to other political parties.
Islamic History II (433557):
This course is designed to allow students to engage one aspect of Islamic history between
the 4th and the 10th century and thoroughly examine the selected aspect.
Palestinian National Movement (1918-present) (433558):
This course focuses on a wide range of topics which include: a study of the history of the
national movement pre- and post- British mandate; political and military activity post1948; the establishment of the PLO; the Intifada; and the peace process.
Manuscript Verification (433561):
This course sheds light on the concept of the manuscript in the Arabic Islamic heritage
and in the heritage of other cultures; it is a survey of manuscript collections in the world;
an explanation of the scientific approaches to manuscript authentication.
Contemporary Islamic Movements (433562):
This course looks into the Emergence and development of political philosophies on the
world scene and the attitude of Islam towards such philosophies. Especial attention will
be given to the main principles of Islamic movements and their perception of modernism,
a movement that enjoys a great deal of attention in third world debate.
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Study Plan
Course Description
for the
Master Program in Geography
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182
The Academic Study Plan for the Master Program in Geography
Thesis Track
A student is granted a Master Degree in Geography after the successful completion of the
following requirements:
1. Finishing pre-requisite courses determined by the Department.
2. Completing at least a total 33 credit hours with grade point average of not less than
2.5 (75%).
1) Compulsory Courses : (18 Credit Hours)
Course Number
434502
434512
434513
434515
434516
434517
Course Name
Methods of Quantitative Techniques
Geomorphology
Urban & Rural Geography
Arid & Semi- Arid Geography
Population Geography
Geographical Information Systems
Mapping
Credit Hours
3
3
3
3
3
(GIS)
3
2) Elective Courses: Student must select 9 credit hours from the following list of
courses:
Course
Number
434551
434552
434553
434554
434555
434556
434557
434558
434559
434560
434561
434563
Course Name
Credit Hours
Survey & Conservation of Resources
Studies in Palestine Geography
Research Approaches in Geography
Climatology
Geography of Agriculture
Location Theory
Geography of Industry
Seminar in Geography
Regional & Urban Planning
Statistical Analysis Methods & Computer
Remote Sensing and its Geographical
Applications
Geophysical Exploration
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3) Thesis (434599): (6 Credit Hours)
A graduate student must submit a thesis and pass an oral defense related to his/her
thesis. (See Academic Rules and Regulations for Graduate Students).
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Comprehensive Examination Track
A student is granted a Master Degree in Geography after the successful completion of the
following requirements:
1. Finishing pre-requisite courses determined by the Department.
2. Completing at least a total 36 credit hours with grade point average of not less
than 2.5 (75%).
1) Compulsory Courses : (24 Credit Hours)
Course Number
434502
434512
434513
434515
434516
434517
434551
434552
Course Name
Methods of Quantitative Techniques
Geomorphology
Urban & Rural Geography
Arid & Semi- Arid Geography
Population Geography
Geographical Information Systems
Mapping
Survey& Conservation of Resources
Studies in Palestine Geography
Credit Hours
3
3
3
3
3
(GIS)
3
3
3
2) Elective Courses: Student must select 12 credit hours from the following list
of courses:
Course
Number
434553
434554
434555
434556
434557
434558
434559
434560
434561
434563
Course Name
Credit Hours
Research Approaches in Geography
Climatology
Geography of Agriculture
Location Theory
Geography of Industry
Seminar in Geography
Regional & Urban Planning
Statistical Analysis methods & Computer`
Remote Sensing and its Geographical
Applications
Geophysical Exploration
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3) Comprehensive Examination (434598):
A graduate student must pass a qualifying examination (See Academic Rules and
Regulations for Graduate Students).
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Course Description
Methods of Quantitative Techniques (434502):
This course deals with methods of multiple statistics such as multiple regression,
correlation, sampling and advanced methods of different hypothesis tests in different
geographical issues.
Geomorphology (434512):
This course focuses on field research work in geomorphology and using different
advanced techniques in processing and analyzing the collected field data.
Urban and Rural Geography (434513):
This course includes two main parts; theoretical and applied. The theoretical part
describes the historical developments of cities and villages, role of geography in studying
urban and rural land use. The applied part includes statistical approaches such as
community rank and size, gravity law, theory of economic growth of cities, and factor
analysis of urban environment.
Arid and Semi-Arid Land Geography (434515):
This course studies distribution of deserts in the world, reasons of aridity spreading,
physical and human characteristics of arid lands; such as landforms, flora and fauna, soil
and water resources. Also, this course addresses the role of man in environmental
adaptation, recent approaches in developing such areas.
Population Geography (434516):
This course deals with sources of population studies, and population distribution and
factors affecting it. Also it deals with population structure and growth, and factors
affecting them.
Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Mapping (434517):
This course addresses definitions of GIS, geographical data, automation of maps, and
spatial analysis as a basis of modern geography. Also it deals with methods of data input,
store, correction, and management. It also includes preparation of a GIS project for each
student.
Survey and Conservation of Resources (434551):
This course studies methods of natural and human resources surveying and conservation.
Also it includes the use of thematic maps and aerial photographs. Students are also
trained on conducting surveys of soil, agriculture, industry, and socio-economic issues of
selected study areas.
Studies in Geography of Palestine (434552):
This course deals with studying and analyzing a number of selected Palestinian topics
such as population, water resources, environment, and political geography. Also, students
are asked to write essays to be discussed in class.
Research Approaches in Geography (434553):
This course focuses on studying different geographical approaches used in the past and
those being used at present. Also, students are trained on how to design research works
according to adopted approach.
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Climatology (434554):
The course studies advanced climatic research approaches, especially climatic models. It
also addresses applied studies in climate.
Geography of Agriculture (434555):
The course addresses agricultural production at regional and global levels, the study of
agricultural systems, agricultural location, and agricultural land use.
Location Theory (434556):
This course deals with both industrial and agricultural locations. It includes industrial
systems, modeling, and evaluation. It also includes selection of services locations in
cities.
Geography of Industry (434557):
Industrial zone and factors affect the spatial distribution of industry are studied in this
course. Industrial patterns and trends are also studied in the light of future plans.
Seminar in Geography (434558):
Students are asked to write essays in different fields of geography to be discussed in
class.
Regional and Urban Planning (434559):
This course addresses the importance of regional and urban planning in general, and in
developing countries in particular. Theories of planning, information systems, and laying
out regional plans are also considered.
Statistical Analysis Methods & Computer Use (434560):
It includes applied study of geographical topics using computer statistical softwares such
as SPSS and SAS. Also methods of statistical analysis are included.
Remote Sensing and its Geographical Applications (434561):
This course includes principles of electromagnetic remote sensing and optical and radar
systems. It also includes geographical applications using digital satellite imagery using
remote sensing softwares such as Envi and ER-Mapper.
Geophysical Exploration (434563):
This course explores the methods by which we remotely sense what is below surface of
the earth. It covers the theoretical information of geophysical exploration methods and
the field work techniques (seismic, gravity, magnetic, electrical resistivity and ground
penetrating RADAR) that are used to study subsurface environments for applications in
geological hazards such as earthquakes, landslides, contamination of groundwater
aquifers…etc.
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Study Plan
Course Description
for the
Master Program in Jurisprudence and Legislation
(Fiqh & Tashree')
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188
The Academic Study Plan for the Master Program in
Jurisprudence and Legislation (Fiqh & Tashree')
Thesis Track
A student is granted a Master Degree in Jurisprudence and Legislation after the
successful completion of the following requirements:
1. Finishing pre-requisite courses determined by the Department.
2. Completing at least a total 36 credit hours with grade point average of not less
than 2.5 (75%).
1) Compulsory Courses : (21 Credit Hours)
Course
Course Name
Credit Hours
Number
431524
Arabic Syntax
3
441511
Fundamentals of Jurisprudence (Fiqh)3
Semantics & Semiotics
441512
Personal Statute - Inheritances
3
441513
Comparative Jurisprudence (Fiqh)- Penalties
3
441515
Comparative
Jurisprudence
(Fiqh)3
Transactions
441558
General Rules of Jurisprudence (Fiqh)
3
442514
Exegesis (Takhrij) and the Fundamental
3
Principles of Scientific Research
2) Elective Courses: Student must select 9 credit hours from the following list of
courses:
Course
Course Name
Credit
Number
Hours
441514
Comparative Jurisprudence (Fiqh)- Jurisdiction
3
441516
Comparative Jurisprudence (Fiqh)- Religious
3
Observances (Worshipping)
441518
International Relations in Islam
3
441520
Fundamentals
of
Jurisprudence
(Fiqh)3
Consensus, Dispute & Validation, Invalidation
441550
Fundamentals –
Principles
of
Islamic
3
Jurisprudence (Fiqh) – Qias (Analogy),
Speculation
441554
Intention of Islamic Law (Shari'a)
3
441556
Effect of Fundamentals of Methodology
3
(Qawa’id al-Usol) on Scholars Dispution
441559
Contemporary Monetary Transactions
3
441560
Theories of Jurisprudence (Fiqh)
3
441562
The Ruling System and Administration in Islam
3
3) Thesis (441599): (6 Credit Hours)
A graduate student must submit a thesis and pass an oral defense related to his/her
thesis. (See Academic Rules and Regulations for Graduate Students).
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Comprehensive Examination Track
A student is granted a Master Degree in Jurisprudence and Legislation after the
successful completion of the following requirements:
1. Finishing pre-requisite courses determined by the Department.
2. Completing at least a total 36 credit hours with grade point average of not less
than 2.5 (75%).
1) Compulsory Courses : (27 Credit Hours)
Course
Number
431524
441511
441512
441513
441515
441516
441558
441554
442514
Course Name
Credit Hours
Arabic Syntax
Fundamentals of Jurisprudence (Fiqh)Semantics & Semiotics
Personal Statute - Inheritances
Comparative Jurisprudence (Fiqh)- Penalties
Comparative
Jurisprudence
(Fiqh)Transactions
Comparative Jurisprudence (Fiqh)- Religious
Observances (Worshipping)
General Rules of Jurisprudence (Fiqh)
Intention of Islamic Law (Shari'a)
Exegesis (Takhrij) and the Fundamental
Scientific Research
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2) Elective Courses: Student must select 9 credit hours from the following list of
courses:
Course
Number
441514
441518
441520
441550
441556
441559
441560
441562
Course Name
Credit Hours
Comparative
Jurisprudence
(Fiqh)Jurisdiction
International Relations in Islam
Fundamentals of Jurisprudence (Fiqh)Consensus, Dispute & Validation, Invalidation
Fundamentals of Islamic Jurisprudence (Fiqh)
– Qias (Analogy), Speculation
Effect of Fundamentals of Methodology
(Qawa’id al-Usol) on Scholars Dispution
Contemporary Monetary Transactions
Theories of Jurisprudence (Fiqh)
The Ruling System and Adminstration in
Islam
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3) Comprehensive Examination (441598):
A graduate student must pass a qualifying examination (See Academic Rules and
Regulations for Graduate Students).
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Course Description
Arabic Syntax (431524):
The course selects one topic from a classic source in Arabic Syntax and compares it with
the treatment of the same topic by other syntacticians. The course encompasses the
various approaches and schools on the specific syntactic phenomenon and other related
phenomena.
Fundamentals of Jurisprudence (Fiqh)- Semantics & Semiotics (441511):
The course runs a comprehensive study of the following topics: 1. horizontal
significance: surface; text; interpreter; arbiter. 2. The vertical levels: hidden meanings;
probable meanings; parallel meanings. 3. Textual significance: statement; sign; text;
referentiality; discrepancies; the private and the public; the absolute and the contextual.
Personal Statute - Inheritances (441512):
The course covers one or more key issues related to civil relations such as divorce,
separation, nursing, guardianship, (in) validity of wills, inheritance in cases of pregnancy
and bisexuality among others.
Comparative Jurisprudence (Fiqh)- Penalties (441513):
The course covers the major concepts related to criminology in Islam like crimes,
punishment, fornication, drinking alcohol, theft, murder, defamation, amnesty, public
display of punishment, among others.
Comparative Jurisprudence (Fiqh)- Jurisdiction (441514):
The course runs a comprehensive and comparative analysis of topics related to legal
theory like witnessing, judge competence, evidence, conviction, oaths, and legal
documentation.
Comparative Jurisprudence (Fiqh)- Transactions (441515):
The course will treat one or more topics in detail from among the following: sales,
partnership, lease, reconciliation, irrigation and farming agreements.
Comparative Jurisprudence (Fiqh)- Religious Observances (Worshipping) (441516):
The course treats the various types and contexts for salat, alms giving by individuals as
well as by companies and investors, fasting in cases of illness, and the rulings and rituals
of Haj.
International Relations in Islam (441518):
The starts by a general introduction to the concept of international relations in Islam, then
narrows focus to one or more of the following issues: the state and its jurisdiction; the
relations of the Islamic state with other states in times of war and peace; treaties and
diplomacy; Jihad, invasion, and occupation; a comparative modeling: Islamic, Western,
and international state systems.
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Fundamentals of Jurisprudence (Fiqh)- Consensus, Dispute & Validation,
Invalidation (441520):
The course gives an in-depth coverage of the definitions, roles, and ranks of consensus,
disputes, validation, and invalidation of Quranic verses and hadiths.
Fundamentals of Islamic Jurisprudence (Fiqh) – Qias (Analogy), Speculation
(441550):
The course includes the following key concepts related to al-Ijtihad: meaning and
legitimacy; evolution and crisis; terms and conditions; status and procedure; hierarchy
and scholar ranks; annulment and termination. The course also provides an overview of
the key concepts of analogy in Islam: the case for analogy; pillars of analogy; conditions
for rulings on origins (usul); types of analogy; applying analogy to prayers and
punishments; worship by analogy; the preferences for the Malikis and Hanafis.
Intention of Islamic Law (Shari'a) (441554):
The course gives an explanation of intentions of Islamic law and their sources and ranks.
It gives emphasis to the role intentions play in the classification and ordering of laws and
then moves to a discussion of its role in the prohibition/allowance of practices in today’s
world like bank interest, traveler marriage, sperm banks, organ transfer and
transplantation, and weapons of mass destruction.
Effect of Fundamentals of Methodology (Qawa’id al-Usol) on Scholars Dispution
(441556):
The course starts by a general introduction of the main issues on disputation and the
fundamental rulings. The course then moves to an in-depth study of one or more of the
following topics: causes of disputation; the fundamental principles on signification and
their relation to scholar disputation; the fundamental principles on the (in)comprehensiveness of sign reference and their effect on disputation ; the rulings
exclusive to the Quran and sunnah and their role in disputed evidence and validation.
General Rules of Jurisprudence (Fiqh) (441558):
The course presents a critical study of one or more of the following issues: certainty and
doubt; harm and hurt; custom and law; annulment of cases of Ijtihad. The course relates
discussion to contemporary cases like financial transactions, swine flew, and euthanasia
among others.
Contemporary Monetary Transactions (441559):
The course studies contemporary business issues like insurance, bonds and shares, sales
contracts and other business practices in Islamic banking.
Theories of Jurisprudence (Fiqh) (441560):
The course discusses the origins, aims, and benefits of Feqih theories; expounds scholars’
approaches to drafting and establishing Feqih theories; offers in-detail discussion of
theorizing on rights, properties, contracts, and contingencies; compares/contrasts these
theories with their counterparts from civil law.
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The Ruling System and Administration in Islam (441562):
The course presents concepts and practices related to governance and administration:
Islamic public policy; jurisdiction; selection of political leaders; the shourah council;
principles of public administration; audit and accountability; decision making within
Islamic legal ruling.
Exegesis (Takhrij) and the Fundamentals Scientific Research (442514):
The course seeks to apply the principles of research on the Sunah sources, translations,
and the history of hadith narration. The researcher selects a group of Hadiths classified by
subject with the aim of applying principles of scientific research and ultimately making a
ruling on the selected hadiths.
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Study Plan
Course Description
for the
Master Program in Fundamentals of Islamic Law
(Usol Al Din)
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The Academic Study Plan for the Master Program in
Fundamentals of Islamic Law (Usol Al Din)
Thesis Track
A student is granted a Master Degree in Fundamentals of Islamic Law (Usol Al Din) after
the successful completion of the following requirements:
1.Finishing pre-requisite courses determined by the Department.
2.Completing at least a total 36 credit hours with grade point average of not less than
2.5 (75%).
1) Compulsory Courses : (21 Credit Hours)
Course
Course Name
Credit Hours
Number
431524
Arabic Syntax
3
442511
Studies in the Holy Quran & its Scienses
3
442512
Studies in Prophetic Tradition (Al-Hadith) & its
3
Scienses
442514
Exegesis (Takhreej) and the Fundamentals of
3
Scientific Research
442515
Special Topic in Fundamentals of Jurisprudence
3
(Fiqh) (Methods of Deduction)
442551
Objective Interpretation
3
442553
Inimitability of the Quran
3
2) Elective Courses: Student must select 9 credit hours from the following list of
courses:
Course
Course Name
Credit Hours
Number
442550
Interpretation of Rulings of Quranic Verses
3
442552
Problems Faced in Understanding Quran
3
442555
Modern Trends in Interpretation (of Quran)
3
442556
The Rulings of Prophetic Traditions (Al-Hadith)
3
442558
Interpretation Analysis of Prophetic Tradition
3
(Hadith)
442559
Invalidation and Verifiction in Prophetic Tradition
3
(Hadith)
442560
Problems Faced in Understanding Prophetic
3
Tradition (Al-Hadith)
442561
Hidden Discrepancies in Prophetic Tradition (Al3
Hadith)
442562
Methods of Prophetic Tradition (Hadith) Scholars
3
442563
Analytical Interpretation
3
442564
Interpreters Methodologies
3
442565
Quranic Rhetoric
3
3) Thesis (424599): (6 Credit Hours)
A graduate student must submit a thesis and pass an oral defense related to his/her
thesis. (See Academic Rules and Regulations for Graduate Students).
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Comprehensive Examination Track
A student is granted a Master Degree in Fundamentals of Islamic Law (Usol Al Din) after
the successful completion of the following requirements:
1. Finishing pre-requisite courses determined by the Department.
2. Completing at least a total 36 credit hours with grade point average of not less
than 2.5 (75%).
1) Compulsory Courses : (27 Credit Hours)
Course Number
431524
442511
442512
442514
442515
442551
442553
442562
442564
Course Name
Arabic Syntax
Studies in the Holy Quran & its Scienses
Studies in Prophetic Tradition (Al-Hadith) & its
Scienses
Exegesis (Takhreej) and the Fundamentals of
Scientific Research
Special Topic in Fundamentals of Jurisprudence
(Fiqh) (Methods of Deduction)
Objective Interpretation
Inimitability of the Quran
Methods of Prophetic Tradition (Hadith) Scholars
Interpreters Methodologies
Credit Hours
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2) Elective Courses: Student must select 9 credit hours from the following list of
courses:
Course Number Course Name
Credit Hours
442552
Problems Faced in Understanding Quran
3
442550
Interpretation of Rulings of Quranic Verses
3
442555
Modern Trends in Interpretation (of Quran)
3
442556
The Rulings of Prophetic Traditions (Al3
Hadith)
442558
Interpretation Analysis of Prophetic Tradition
3
(Hadith)
442559
Invalidation and Verifiction in Prophetic
3
Tradition (Hadith)
442560
Problems Faced in Understanding Prophetic
3
Tradition (Al-Hadith)
442561
Hidden Discrepancies in Prophetic Tradition
3
(Al-Hadith)
442563
Analytical Interpretation (of Quran)
3
442565
Quranic Rhetoric
3
3) Comprehensive Examination (442598):
A graduate student must pass a qualifying examination (See Academic Rules and
Regulations for Graduate Students).
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Course Description
Arabic Syntax (431524):
This modules explains the importance of Arabic grammar in interpreting the Qur'an as it
was revealed in Arabic and according to their style of speech. It shows the implications of
the various grammatical situations. It also deals with Qur'anic rhetoric and its importance
in revealing the inimitability of the Qur'an, the distinguishing features of the Qur'an and
other related topics.
Studies in the Holy Quran & its Sciences (442511):
This module deals with various elements, following are some of them: The origins,
importance and branches of this science, translation of the Qur'an, abrogation in the
Qur'an: its meaning, its actuality, the exaggeration in accepting abrogation and discussing
some verses which are said to be abrogated, the Meccan and Medinan Qur'an, the 7 ahruf:
the meaning, their relationship to the variations, idea of abrogating them and the change
in the spellings of the words, inimitability of the Qur'an: the concept and the forms,
dialogue in the Qur'an, and muhkam and Mutashabi.
Studies in Prophetic Tradition (Al-Hadith) and its Sciences (442512):
This course discusses deeply the most important Hadith issues such as the analytical
study for the basis of this science, highlighting and discussing the scholars’ special terms
both in terms of subject classification and authenticity classification. This is done through
academic critique towards text and chain of narrators of Hadith.
Exegesis (Takhreej) and the Fundamentals of Scientific Research (442514):
This course concentrates on the methods of academic research and the foundations of
editing texts according to Muslim scholars in comparison to the Western methodology. It
teaches the students the practical steps to the writing of his thesis, its steps, conditions. It
also helps teaches him how to choose his title and how to write the proposal. How to use
the cards system and how o classify the chapters of his thesis. It also teaches him how to
deal with a manuscript, reading and editing. How to choose the copies, which one to rely
upon and how to compare and reference them.
Special Topic in Fundamentals of Jurisprudence (Fiqh) (Methods of Deduction)
(442515):
The following issues or some of them are taught deeply in this course. 1. Al-Alfaz
Wadihat al-Dalalah i.e. ‘the obvious expressions in terms of indication’ which are alZahir, al-Nass, al-Mufassar and al- Muhkam. 2. Al-Alfaz Khafiyyat al-Dalalah i.e. ‘the
unobvious expressions in terms of indication’ which are al-Khafi, al-Mushkil, al- Mujmal
and al-Mutashabih. 3. The indications of the texts which are
Dalalat al-‘Ibarah i.e. the indication of the statement, Dalalat al- Isharah, the indirect
indication of the statement, Dalalat al-Nass, the indication which can be understood from
the sense of the statement (and not from its words), Dalalat al-Iqtida’, the indication of
the context of the statement. 4. Dalalah al-Mafhum i.e. the indication understood from the
text which is divided into two types. Mafhum al- Muwafaqah i.e. the interpretation which
is accorded with the obvious meaning of the text, and Mafhum al-Muwafaqah i.e. the
opposite of the meaning understood from the text. 5. Other issues relating to the different
kinds of expressions, such as al-‘Am, the general and al- Khass, the specific, al-Mutlaq,
the absolute, al-Muqayyad, the confined, and al-Mushtarak, the homonym.
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Interpretation of Rulings of Quranic Verses (442550):
This module deals with the legislative verses of the Qur'an as referred to in Islamic
resources both the original and the contemporary ones. It deals also with the importance
of this type of knowledge and methodologies of deducing the rulings from the Qur'an and
the difference between jurisprudence and legislative verses. Finally it deals with
exegetes’ opinions and their methodology in directing and explaining this sort of verses.
Objective Interpretation (442551):
This module discusses definition, history advantages, types, development, and sources of
this kind of exegesis and the unity of each chapter in the Qur'an and how to reveal it. It
also will include applied study on chosen subjects and chapters of the Qur'an.
Problem Faced in Understanding Quran (442552):
This module discusses the meaning of the discrepancies in the qura`nic text, and the
development in its science and in composing books and studies about the topic. It also
will include applied study on chosen subjects and chapters of the Qur'an.
Inimitability of the Quran (442553):
This module discusses the meaning of the inimitable nature of the Qur'an, its aspects,
references, and the development in its science and in composing books and studies about
the topic. It tries also with suspicions around the Qur'an and their refutation, the old ones
as well as the new ones such as the issue of Sarfah.
Modern Trends in Interpretation (of Quran) (442555):
This module clarifies the methodologies of modern Exegetes including: rational,
scientific, social, mystic, shi'i, and salafi in a comparative way and explains it advantages
and disadvantages and the impact of the interaction with other cultures on each of these
trends.
The Rulings of Prophetic Tradition (442556):
This course deals with the evidences, upon which Islamic legislations have been built on,
in the prophetic sayings. It is expected that this course will be the connection thread
between the science of Hadith and the science of Islamic Jurisprudence.
Prophetic Tradition (Hadith) Interpretation Analysis (442558):
This course discusses certain pages in Hadith books in order that the student can refer to
them and understand them easily.
Invalidation and Verification in Prophetic Tradition (Hadith) (442559):
In this course there will be a study to Hadith Relaters in accordance to their
classifications, and the Chains of the Hadiths, whether they are connected or not. This
course discusses the bases of the science of al-Jarh wa al-Ta’dil, its terms, and an applied
study to Hadith Narrators.
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Problems Faced in Understanding Prophetic Tradition (Al-Hadith) (442560):
Includes studying the concept of Mukhtalif al-Hadith (superficial contradiction in Hadith)
literally and as a term. It discusses the reasons for real dispute and what appears as a
dispute although it is not, and the methodologies of Muslim scholars in dealing with this
issue.
Hidden Discrepancies in Prophetic Tradition (Al-Hadith) (442561):
This course discusses deeply objective researches in the science of Illal (the hidden
problems either in the chain of narrators or the text of the Hadith) it highlights the
different schools of thought or methodologies of scholars in this regard.
Methods of Prophetic Tradition (Hadith) Scholars (442562):
This course aims to give the student a practical knowledge in studying Hadith Manners,
what main Hadith Scholars have followed in choosing accounts, editing accounts, their
manners in classifying fabricated accounts and their criteria in this matter.
Analytical Interpretation (442563):
By studying and analyzing chosen texts this module aims to help the student to learn how
to read and analyze the original sources of exegesis and how to reveal issues in the text
relevant to belief system, inimitability of the Qur'an, linguistic style of the Qur'an, the
Qur'anic methodology of guidance. It aims also to help the student in dealing with
contemporary issues and how to deal with them from Qur'anic perspective.
Interpreters Methodologies (442564):
This modules introduces the student to the definition of (exegesis) tafseer, its importance,
conditions, types, and the difference between tafseer and Taweel. It defines the traditional
exegeses, its importance, the reasons behind the weakness of it. The importance of
exegesis by Ra'y. The course also aims to introduce the Commentators' manners of
interpretation in their books, and to throw light on their terms and expressions, and how
can their knowledge and circumstances effect their manners.
Quranic Rhetoric (442565):
This modules explains the importance of Arabic grammar in interpreting the Qur'an as it
was revealed in Arabic and according to their style of speech. It shows the implications of
the various grammatical situations. It also deals with Qur'anic rhetoric and its importance
in revealing the inimitability of the Qur'an, the distinguishing features of the Qur'an and
other related topics.
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Study Plan
Course Description
for the
Master Program in Business Administration
(MBA)
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The Academic Study Plan for the Master Program in
Business Administration (MBA)
Comprehensive Examination Track
A student is granted a Master Degree in MBA after the successful completion of the
following requirements:
1.Finishing pre-requisite courses determined by the Department.
2.Completing at least a total 37 credit hours with grade point average of not less than
2.5 (75%).
1) Compulsory Courses : (28 Credit Hours)
Course
Course Name
Number
451513
Advanced Financial Management
451515
Managerial Economics
451521
Management and Accounting Information Systems
451530
Strategic Management
451581
Portfolio Theory
451583
International Business Management
452512
Advanced Managerial Accounting
452520
Contemporary Issues in Taxation
459500
Scientific Research Methodology and its Statistical
Tools
459600
Research Project*
* Prerequisite (459500).
Credit
Hours
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
1
2) Elective Courses: Student must select 9 credit hours from the following list of
courses:
Course
Course Name
Credit
Number
Hours
451511
Organizational Theory
3
451551
Competitive Analysis
3
451553
Advanced Production Management
3
451561
Advanced Operational Research
3
451571
International Financial Management
3
451573
Contemporary Issues in Management
3
451575
Advanced Marketing
3
451577
Human Resources Management & Development
3
451579
Capital Markets
3
452552
Contemporary Issues in Auditing
3
452554
Advanced Issues in Financial Accounting
3
452562
Advanced Accounting Theory
3
452572
Financial Institutions
3
452575
Enterprise Restructuring
3
3) Comprehensive Examination (451598):
A graduate student must pass a qualifying examination (See Academic Rules
and Regulations for Graduate Students).
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Course Description
Organizational Theory (451511):
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the organizational theory through
exposing them to the theories of classical and modern management, principles of
organization, design and installation of the organization, the external and internal
environment of organizations; and the delegation of authority and responsibility, the
source of power, formal and informal groups, conflicts, organizational development, and
the sustainability of the organization during change.
Advanced Financial Management (451513):
This course aims at introducing MBA students to the field of finance whether they have
previous background in finance or not to be able to understand how to make financial
decisions, and to deal effectively with financial managers of different firms. Topics to be
discussed include: Long term financing, and valuations of bonds, and stocks, dividend
policy, cost of capital ,capital budgeting, capital structure, mergers, financial distress and
restructuring and, leasing as a long source of financing and venture capital, options,
convertibles, warrants and exchangeable will be discussed.
Managerial Economics (451515):
The course covers necessary economic concepts, theories, and their applications to real
business cases. The course covers many topics mainly: Demand analysis and estimation,
production economics: theory and estimation, cost analysis, pricing techniques,
promotional decisions, long-term investment analysis and decisions under risk and
uncertainty. Students will apply statistical tools using a variety of computer applications
with SPSS.
Management Information Systems (451521):
Provides understanding of information needs of management, information technology
used by various business subsystems, and how technology can be utilized for competitive
advantage.This course is designed to help graduate business students to learn how to
apply information systems in reconfiguring organizations and the extended enterprise
through the application of e-business, e-commerce, Internet and other information
technologies for better decision-making and for gaining competitive advantage. The
course also addresses some of the ethical issues created by the overwhelming influence of
IT in every aspect of people’s lives including business, educational, and social
transactions.
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Strategic Management (451530):
This course includes understanding the strategic position of the organization through
analyzing the environment, the resources and competencies, and expectations of
stakeholders. It also includes strategic choices for the future at the corporate level
strategy, the business level strategy, and development directions and methods. Finally it
deals how to put strategy into action through organizing, enabling and managing change.
Competitive Analysis (451551):
The aim of this course is to provide students with a thorough understanding of the
theories and techniques of analyzing and upgrading industry cluster competitiveness.
Topics covered include: structural analysis of industries, generic competitive strategies,
and company strategy, how competitive forces shape a strategy, information and
competitive advantage, cluster analysis, competitive advantage of nations, building
competitive advantage, and competing across locations.
Advanced Production Management (451553):
In such environment where globalization has become a main feature, managers are
expected to be able to justify the decision they reach on the basic of logic and objective
analysis not just on judgments and experiences. The quantitative techniques have a
significant role to play. Accordingly, this course is designed to enable students to
understand quantitative issues of management; have the ability to reach to the optimal
objective decision; be familiar with issues relevant to the effective and efficient
production and operations process; and critically review relevant literature. The course
covers among other issues the following topics: An introduction to production and
operations management (P/OM): the concept, contributions and the strategic dimension;
models and techniques for decision making; categories of mathematical models; decision
making under uncertainties, forecasting approaches; linear programming; stock/inventory
control, material requirements planning; work measurement; procurement and just-intime strategy; and production management as a continuous process.
Advanced Operations Research (451561):
In today's complex and interconnected world, the rigorous techniques and methodologies
of operations research have become especially important aids to informed decision
making. Operations research is the discipline of applying advanced analytical methods to
help make better decisions. It uses mathematical modeling, analysis, and optimization in
a holistic approach to improving students' knowledge of systems and designing useful,
efficient systems. Its applications range from engineering to management and from
industry to the public sector. The course emphasizes the use of mathematics optimization,
applied probability, and statistics for pricing goods and services, marketing them,
improving transportation, as well as for many other business areas. It embodies many
models which enhance the skills of quantitative methods, decision analysis, forecasting,
inventory control, linear programming, networking and transportation.
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International Financial Management (451571):
This course contains several topics related to goals and functions of the international
financial institutions, and the multinational enterprises, exchange rate, international
monetary system, the financial issues related to the multinational enterprise like
transaction exposure, operating exposures, and translation exposure. In addition,
international financial crises will be discussed.
Contemporary Issues in Management (451573):
This course studies and reviews the concepts, strategies, and policies of management. It
includes its definition, and applications in the area of procurement, production,
marketing, and finance. It also studies topics such as crisis management, strategic
management, change management, administration and unstable environment, planning
and developments.
Advanced Marketing (451575):
This course is intended to give students solid background about building a market driven
economy; it will give graduate them not only theoretical idea but also a practical one
about the benefits of implementing the new marketing concept. Some of the topics that
would be considered is, building customer satisfaction, value and retention, gathering
information and measuring market demand, analyzing consumer and industrial markets,
market segmentation, positioning and differentiation and so on.
Human Resources Management & Development (451577):
This course examines a host of various issues pertaining to the nature of personnel
management, the sources of labor force, the quest for and selection of competencies,
recruitment, motivation, and reward, performance appraisal of individuals as well as
introducing students to the definition of training and development program evaluation,
planning, organizing the training and management, and studying some international
experiences in this context.
Financial Markets (451579):
The aim of this course is to help students understand the mechanism of the different types
of financial markets and the instruments used in each market, moreover, participants in
each market and the mechanism of trading in these markets and indices will be discussed,
Financial markets which are to be discussed are: money market, capital market (which
includes equity (stock) market, and debt (bond) markets, mortgage markets, foreign
exchange market, and the Palestine Security Market.
Portfolio Theory (451581):
This course concentrates on several topics related to portfolio management such as the
investment environment, risk and return, capital allocation between risky assets and risk
free assets. Theories like CAPM, Arbitrage, will also be treated. Moreover, international
diversifications, portfolio performance evaluation, and active portfolio theory are among
topics to be discussed.
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International Business (451583):
This course deals with the nature of international business in terms of entering the foreign
markets, knowing the environment of the international market, the risk involved in the
international markets, multinational companies, the methods of cooperation, negotiation,
and the selection of the state that will work and any other entity being linked with
multinational companies.
Advanced Managerial Accounting (452512):
This course assumes that students have learned the basic elements of managerial
accounting during their undergraduate study. However, the course will begin with a short
review of such elements in order to enable students who have no previous business
administration background with the necessary basic knowledge in this field of study.
The course will then provide an “in-depth” understanding of several contemporary issues
in management accounting. The primary goal is to develop the students’ knowledge and
appreciation of how managerial accounting helps managers to operate efficiently and
effectively. Accordingly, students will be exposed through this course to the following
fundamental areas of managerial accounting: Basic Management Accounting Concepts,
Product and Service Costing, Activity-Based Accounting, Planning and Controlling
routine operations, Non-routine decisions for short and long-range planning, Cost
valuation and income determination, Organizational design and financial controls,
Motivating behavior in management accounting and control systems, and Capital
Budgeting and Forecasting
Contemporary Issues in Taxation (452520):
This course consists of three major parts: theoretical, legal, and practical. The theoretical
part includes issues such as: definitions, types, social and economic effects of taxes,
differences between accounting and tax incomes, treatment of deferred taxes, direct and
indirect taxes and VAT. Whereas the legal part of the course consists of an analytical
study of the Palestinian Tax Law, and the practical part deals with the implementation of
this law in various exercises, case studies, and practical cases. There will be an
opportunity for students to distinguish between tax income and accounting income and
the accounting treatment of deferred tax and the methods of using tax exemptions options
by some companies. Furthermore, this course looks at the issues pertaining to indirect
taxes particularly to differentiate between the various models, a value-added sales tax and
product tax. Finally, this course is likely to give some importance to the shifts in tax
policy and its economic effects under the Palestinian Authority.
Contemporary Issues in Auditing (452552):
The seminar aims at discussing recent and significant developments in auditing theory
and practice with participants. A conceptual framework of auditing is to be designed in a
try to understand and organize the environment in which the auditor operates.
Changes in technology, including extraordinary growth of electronic commerce, have
increased the speed with which information is transmitted within and between entities.
Nowadays, most organizations use electronic data processing (EDP), even when at least
to some extent, in processing financial and accounting information. These changes have
created challenges to public accountants (auditors) and required them to expand their
knowledge on advanced computer-auditing tools. To this point, the course describes
internal controls in terms of noncomplex computer-based systems and their effect on
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auditing. In addition, the course covers subjects such as attestation and assurance
services, and professional ethics and responsibilities.
Advanced Issues in Financial Accounting (452554):
The course explores the topics of accounting for wholly-owned created subsidiaries, cost
versus the equity method of accounting for subsidiary operations, accounting for
partnership formation, operations and liquidations, accounting for estates and trusts, and
operations for nonprofit organizations. It discusses also the requirements for financial
statement interim reporting and accounting practices for troubled debt restructuring,
bankruptcy reorganizations, and liquidations.
Advanced Accounting Theory (452562):
The course embodies studies' development within the accounting research paradigms. It
involves an appraisal of the major strands of the scholarly research literature in financial
accounting, and investigates the role of financial accounting in decisions made by
individuals and markets. It is designed to enable students to evaluate critically and
develop specific theories and evidence about financial accounting practice. Normative,
positive and critical theory approaches are examined.
Financial Institutions (452572):
This course discuses the financial systems ,and the role of the central bank in economy,
and the different financial institutions both the depository ones such as commercial
banks, savings and loans associations, credit unions, and the non depository ones as:
insurance companies, mutual funds, leasing companies. Moreover, international financial
institutions will be discussed. Besides, the course discusses the risks involved in the
activities of these institutions.
Enterprise Restructuring (452575):
The aim of this course is to provide students with a thorough understanding business
restructuring, its concept, theories, and tools. Topics covered include: business
environment, structural analysis of industries, enterprise competitive strategies, levels of
restructuring, areas of enterprise restructuring, problems diagnostic check list,
performance indicators, cost analysis, cash flow management, budgeting, forecasting of
sales and prices, bankruptcy and liquidation, restructuring strategies, tools, and options,
and policy lessons: the experience of other countries and institutions. Students will
analyze real business cases using a variety of computer applications with SPSS, MS excel
and others.
Scientific Research Methodology and its Statistical Tools (459500):
The purpose of this course is to introduce to you the concepts, principles, and techniques
used in gathering, analyzing, interpreting, and communicating information for business
decision making. Topics covered include: problem definition, research design,
measurement, data collection, surveys, questionnaires, sampling, filed work, data
preparation, data analysis including: descriptive, ANOVA, correlation, regression,
cluster, factor analysis, discriminant and logistic analysis, and report preparation and
presentation. Students will apply research skills using a variety of computer applications
with SPSS and real business cases.
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Research Project (459600):
This course is practical and comprehensive one. It will train students how to use the
principles of the scientific methodology to explore an administrative issue in the market
or economy; starting with problem's definition, and ending with conclusions and report
writing.
Advanced Statistics (453561):
The course covers the statistical procedures for collection and analysis of data. The first
part of the course is a review of sampling methods, sampling distribution theory and
hypothesis testing. The rest of the course emphasizes applied topics in data analysis
including simple linear regression, multiple regression, various experimental designs and
analysis of variance and covariance (ANOVA and ANCOVA). Students will be given the
opportunity to apply these analyses on real examples from social sciences using available
statistical software like SPSS.
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212
Study Plan
Course Description
for the
Master Program in Economic Policy Management
213
214
The Academic Study Plan for the Master Program in
Economic Policy Management
Thesis Track
A student is granted a Master Degree in Economic Policy Management after the
successful completion of the following requirements:
1. Finishing pre-requisite courses determined by the Department.
2. Completing at least a total 36 credit hours with grade point average of not less
than 2.5 (75%).
1) Compulsory Courses : (21 Credit Hours)
Course
Number
453511
453512
453513
453514
453521
453550
453558
Course Name
Macroeconomics Theory and Policy
Econometric
Economic Development
Fiscal and Monetary Policies
Scientific Research and Quantitative Analysis
Microeconomics Theory and Policy Analysis
(advanced)
Public Enterprise Management
Credit
Hours
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2) Elective Courses: Student must select 9 credit hours from the following list of
courses:
Course
Number
453517
453518
453551
453552
453553
453554
453555
453556
453557
453559
453560
Course Name
International Trade and Trade Policies
Labor Economics and Human Resource
Development Policy
Project Financial and Economical Appraisal
Income Distribution and poverty Alleviation
Policies
Agricultural Development Policies
Regional & Urban Development
Mathematical Economics Policies
Industrial Economics Policies
Total Quality Management
Management of natural Resources and
Environment
Economic Planning Policies
Credit
Hours
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3) Thesis (453599): (6 Credit Hours)
A graduate student must pass a qualifying examination (See Academic Rules and
Regulations for Graduate Students).
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Comprehensive Examination Track
A student is granted a Master Degree in Economic Policy Management after the
successful completion of the following requirements:
1. Finishing pre-requisite courses determined by the Department.
2. Completing at least a total 36 credit hours with grade point average of not less
than 2.5 (75%).
1) Compulsory Courses : (21 Credit Hours)
Course
Number
453511
453512
453513
453514
453521
453550
453558
2)
Course Name
Macroeconomics Theory and Policy
Econometric
Economic Development
Fiscal and Monetary Policies
Scientific Research and Quantitative Analysis
Microeconomics Theory and Policy Analysis
(advanced)
Public Enterprise Management
Credit
Hours
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Elective Courses: Student must select 15 credit hours from the following list
of courses:
Course
Number
453517
453518
453551
453552
453553
453554
453555
453556
453557
453559
453560
Course Name
International Trade and Trade Policies
Labor Economics and Human Resource
Development Policy
Project Financial and Economical Appraisal
Income Distribution and poverty Alleviation
Policies
Agricultural Development Policies
Regional & Urban Development
Mathematical Economics Policies
Industrial Economics Policies
Total Quality Management
Management of natural Resources and
Environment
Economic Planning Policies
Credit
Hours
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3) Comprehensive Examination (453598):
A graduate student must pass a qualifying examination (See Academic Rules and
Regulations for Graduate Students).
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Course Description
Advanced Macroeconomics Theory (453511):
This course is concerned with economic balances model in goods markets, money labor,
and the external sector according to Neocinsic & New classic theories , in addition to
rational expectations. Moreover, there will be a survey of certain topics like inflation,
unemployment exchange rates, and prices. Also, it will have a survey of older & modern
economic grow the theories , plus monetary financial policies and external trade so as to
achieve economic goals of the state. This course will consider expansion of the
macroeconomic analysis to include the specific situations of the developing countries.
Econometric (453512):
This course aims at providing students with tools of economic analysis. It will cover the
classic linear model plus opposing its basic hypotheses especially multiple correlation,
self correlation, difference in the error factors in addition to the least square model
preliminary equations, methods of selecting models, illusionary variables, temporal
chains, and among other selected topics. The course will focus on the practical side of all
these topics and employing comprehensive programs to assess and analyze standard
models.
Economic Development (453513):
This course aims at defining general traits of developing, economic growth issues, the
impact of historical background, and the future expectations on that. Moreover, it will
define issues of economic difference and their impact on the economic development. It
will focus on how poverty is related to malnutrition, how population growth is related to
economic development, the mutual relations between the rural & the city, the market.
The agricultural sector issues plus land, labor, loan institutions issues. By going through
the aforementioned subjects, we'll come across experiences of such countries that have
already achieved success in economic development e.g. the South east Asia. Finally, the
course will survey economic development experience in Palestine, in addition to certain
obstacles or problems that Palestine faces not neglecting the various policies in that
sphere.
Fiscal and Monetary Policies (453514):
This course aims to introduce students to the monetary systems in particular the current
international monetary system and the monetary system in Palestine; it is also designed to
introduce students to the definition of the international monetary institutions such as the
IMF and The Arab Monetary Fund and its role in assisting developing countries to
maintain currency stability and to finance the deficit in the balance of payments. It also
aims at introducing the global money market and international capital markets and their
investment tools. And finally, it introduces students to the monetary policies and their
methods in achieving economic growth and maintain price stability and currency.
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International Trade & Trade Policies (453517):
This course studies the modern & classic international trade theories, plus how
international trade is related to economic growth and economic development. It will also
survey international trade policies and modern international trade agreements, economic
globalization, maladjustments that face international trade & have impact on all the afore
mentioned by using diagrams & modern analysis.
Labor Economics and Human Resources Development (453518):
Analyzing the offer and demand mechanism of the labor force on both levels:
macroeconomic and microeconomics wages, labor force movement among sectors &
geography. areas syndicates, unemployment policies and human resources development
policies (The human capital Theory).
Scientific Research and Quantitative Analysis (453521):
This course will focus on creative thinking skills, the making of questions and problems
in a scientific method that can be tested both statistically & logically. It will also focus on
skills needed to write questionnaires, collecting data, branching it, selecting samples,
analyzing them & finally showing them. It will further consider predictions
documentation, and generalization skills, along with other skills necessary for carrying
out the scientific research.
Advance Microeconomic Theory (Policy & analysis) (453550):
This course aims at knowing the way microeconomics theory is applied in analyzing
topics related to public sectors. This course depends on microeconomic theory in
analyzing subjects related to public sector. The middle microeconomic theory in
developing the partial analysis skills and its models. Also, what refers to welfare
economy principles used in analyzing policies. This course aims at well at analyzing the
consumer theory and the individual selection models and how to use those in analyzing
justice & government programs qualification (welfare programs). Add to that the element
of risk in individual selection models plus the public policies. It will further discuss the
product theory including cost theory plus decision-taking theory for profit making
establishment as well as the non-profit ones. Moreover this course will consider the role
of public policies in all of the afore-mentioned, esp. what has to do with taxes, price
fixation, studying the structure of the market, welfare economy & finally the general
balance.
Project Appraisal & Analysis (454551):
This course aims at defining methods of carrying out studies on economic feasibility,
especially studying the market and assessing sales demand. In addition to analyzing
in[puts and their characteristics, technical feasibility studies, labor force, costs,
scheduling of executives, project finance, economic & financial assessment, analysis of
the profitability, and finally the national profitability of a project or what is known as the
benefit- cost+ analysis.
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Income distribution Poverty Alleviation Policies (453552)
This course aims at studying how income distribution in related to economic
development and measurement of dissimilarities in income distribution, plus bilaterality
in that among different areas. Finally it considers factors that affect in these
dissimilarities & the policy employed in facing poverty through e.g. financial, monetary,
& educational policies & the re-distribution of the income.
Agricultural Development Policies (453553)
This course mainly deals with the economic frame of agriculture in the light of the
increasing opening up in the international trade, continuous in crease in the cost of main
economic resources used in agriculture: land water, & capital.
This urges making an analytical study of the affecting factors in the competitive ability of
the agricultural branches, with concentration on specifying the role of public, & general
sector organizations, & the NGOs in managing the agricultural development.
Regional & Urban Development (453554):
This course aims at studying regional & Urban development theoretically, explicating
urbanism in Palestine including all of its regions, featuring economic, social political,
health, & educational development phenomenon there. Also , this course is interested in
methods, ways & techniques used in the diagnosis, solving , and evaluating problems
among which the most vital is urbanism, migration from the country in to city, education,
growth, & the poverty concentration sites across, the Palestine regions.
Mathematical Economics (453555):
This course aims at helping the student in employing mathematical methods & their
applications on economy especially in comprehending economic model & methods of
solving them, economic balance analysis methods of finding maximum & minimum
values, applying that on companies' profits, costs, behavior of consumers & producers
with or without any constraints, all that in of one variable of more, and finally
accustoming students to linear programming methods, input-out put models, & national
income models.
Industrial Economics Policies (453556):
This course will cover behaviors of establishments, and companies with the focus on
oligarch models, game theory, vertical & horizontal merging, obstacles to movement and
entrance, pricing policies, industrial development strategies, competition analysis, plus
competition ability on peoples industries, & establishment levels, research &
development investment, in addition to role of the government in encouraging industrial
sector, standards, trade law & finally role of industry in economy.
Total Quality Management (453557):
This course will take into consideration the total quality strategies and the continuous
improving of economic activities. It will further consider the total quality tools such as
balanced management, impact of consumers on decisions related to production &
services operations, irritation of good practices of similar businesses, good manufacturing
practices (GMP), services presenting, and finally the international specifications ISO
9000.
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Public Enterprise management (453558):
This course contains requirements of enterprise management, that enterprise that is
controlled & managed by public sector. It includes mechanisms of modern management
and methods being applied in such enterprise with light on managerial functions the
success standards their economic feasibility, and the general policies that run them, and
finally performance evaluation there.
Management of Natural & Environmental Resources (453559):
This course takes into consideration how natural resources and are related to
environment, the problem of draining these resources: human and natural courses e.g.
population growth and how it causes pressure and eventually results in draining such
resources. Also, the abuse and mal.planing of them, pollution including all its types like
the housing growth plus the pressure it causes on agricultural lands, natural dangers and
methods of managing in addition to protecting and fixing these resources and finally
ever-continuing development of them.
Economic Planning Policies (453560):
This course aims at defining concept of planning policies, their goals, types, different
stages, ways of following them by using inputs & outputs models, in addition to other
measurement & math models which include planning policies on macroeconomic &
spectoral economic levels.
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Study Plan
Course Description
for the
Master Program in
Planning and Political Development
221
222
The Academic Study Plan for the Master Program in
Planning and Political Development
Thesis Track
A student is granted a Master Degree in Planning and Political Development after the
successful completion of the following requirements:
1. Finishing pre-requisite courses determined by the Department.
2. Completing at least a total 36 credit hours with grade point average of not less than
2.5 (75%).
1) Compulsory Courses : (21 Credit Hours)
Course
Number
454511
454512
454513
454514
454515
454516
454517
Course Name
Scientific Research in Development Studies
Political Planning
Global Thought Rivalry
Policy Analysis
Issues of Arab Unity
Political and Economic Blocks: Global and
Regional
State Administration
Credit
Hours
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2) Elective Courses: Student must select 9 credit hours from the following list of
courses:
Course
Number
454531
454532
454533
454534
454535
454536
454537
454538
454539
Course Name
Scientific Advancement and Modernity
Social and Development Structure
Contemporary International Issues
Political Change
The Revolution of Communications and
Globalization
Freedom and Human Actualization
Arab National Security
Challenges to Political Development
Contemporary Theories
of Political
Development
Credit
Hours
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3) Thesis (454599): (6 Credit Hours)
A graduate student must submit a thesis and pass an oral defense related to his/her
thesis. (See Academic Rules and Regulations for Graduate Students).
223
Comprehensive Examination Track
A student is granted a Master Degree in Planning and Political Development after the
successful completion of the following requirements:
1. Finishing pre-requisite courses determined by the Department.
2. Completing at least a total 36 credit hours with grade point average of not less
than 2.5 (75%).
1) Compulsory Courses : (21 Credit Hours)
Course
Number
454511
454512
454513
454514
454515
454516
454517
Course Name
Scientific Research in Development Studies
Political Planning
Global Thought Rivalry
Policy Analysis
Issues of Arab Unity
Political and Economic Blocks: Global and
Regional
State Administration
Credit
Hours
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2) Elective Courses: Student must select 15 credit hours from the following list
of courses:
Course
Number
454531
454532
454533
454534
454535
454536
454537
454538
454539
Course Name
Scientific Advancement and Modernity
Social and Development Structure
Contemporary International Issues
Political Change
The Revolution of Communications and
Globalization
Freedom and Human Actualization
Arab National Security
Challenges to Political Development
Contemporary
Theories
of
Political
Development
Credit
Hours
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3) Comprehensive Examination (454598):
A graduate student must pass a qualifying examination (See Academic Rules and
Regulations for Graduate Students).
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Course Description
Political Planning (454512):
An introduction to the study of political planning, definitions , concepts, goals, stages,
categories, requirements for successful planning, and related process of political
development in both local and international environments. It also focuses on statebuilding, nation-building, through modernization of public administration, strengthening
of leadership efficiency and skills, political reforms and fighting corruption, with the
aim of achieving the desired objectives in the process of decision- making.
International Political and Economic Coalitions (454516):
A thorough analysis of the nature and roles of world political and economic blocks which
have become the main feature of the post cold-war era. It also focuses on the analysis of
the collective positions and approaches of third world countries in their efforts to widen
scope of political and economic cooperation, including the establishment of political and
economic regional communities to face the risks of globalization.
Political Change (454535):
This course deals with the study of political change ‫و‬political concepts associated with
the phenomenon of political change, political stability and government effectiveness, and
legitimacy. Furthermore theories that address the causes lead to change, and their links to
external factors and international political interactions.
Challenges to Political Development (454538):
This course is to address the major challenges facing the political development in general
and the Arab world in particular, democracy and the democratic structure and the
question of political participation and peaceful rotation of power, and its role in the
development of political events. The course focuses on the most important obstacles to
political development in Palestine and the faltering of building a democratic system.
State Administration (454517):
This course is based on the study of the most important theories and foundations of the
state, and addresses the concepts of public administration, and development of theories of
the state administration and public policy, such as policy- making, and implementation of
public policy, and the obstacles facing the production of a rational policy by focusing on
the administrative processes undertaken by the public administration in any political
system
Global Thought Rivalry (454513):
This course examines the intellectual conflict at the global level and focuses on showing
the influence of every system of intellectual thought on the people and nations in the face
of other systems of intellectual thoughts. In addition, it focuses on capitalism, socialism,
Islam and the relationship of each system with democracy and freedom. It looks at the
foundations and principles from which these systems of intellectual thoughts have
evolved and the attempts which each system of intellectual thought exerts to replace the
other and the consequences of having ideological tensions and competitions. And finally,
this course underscores the means with which each system employs to expedite its
widespread and confrontation.
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Policy Analysis (454514):
This course aims at providing students with the adequate knowledge and skills necessary
for analyzing public policy and evaluating it through exposing them to the steps involved
in the process of policy analysis in terms of a) defining the problem to be overcome; b)
selecting the proper evaluation criteria; c) identifying alternative policies; d) assessing
these policies; e) choosing one of them; and finally monitoring the performance of
selected policy and evaluation of the results in light of the problem referred to initially.
Scientific research in Development Studies (454511):
This course focuses on the type of problems encountered in research in development
studies in terms of selecting a topic subject, identifying its implications, and examining
its reliability and validity and how to employ them for the construction of testable
hypotheses. In addition, this course discusses the relation between hypothesis and theory
and the mechanisms involved in identifying the variables (both dependent and
independent) and the patterns of generalization, interpretation, and predictions. It also
addresses another set of challenges such as research on how to separate and neutralize the
ethics and values on the conduct of the process of scientific research in development
studies and the issue of discrimination between the different research designs and
determine the appropriate ones
pertaining to development studies.
Issues of Arab Unity (454515):
This course deals with the reasons and objectives through analysis and explanation
behind and for the survival of the geopolitical fragmentation in the Arab world and the
failure of achieving the Arab unity by looking at the following influencing factors
whether internal or external:
• The requirements, ideas, and the theoretical underpinnings for Arab unity such as
nationalism and Islamism;
• The reasons for the failure of the Arab League and some of the experiences of
bilateral associations between the Arab countries in achieving Arab unity;
• The status of democracy in the Arab world and its relation with the Arab unity;
• Arab border disputes;
• The different nature of the ideological Arab regimes and the relations among them;
• The West and Arab unity.
Scientific Advancement and Modernity (454531):
This course investigates the relationship of scientific development in political life;
therefore, it focuses on the latest scientific developments in the fields of humanity and
natural sciences and their impact on the formulation of relations at the international,
regional, and local importance in the political events by making the political community
and the State keep pace with scientific level. For example this course discuses issues
pertain to space exploration and the development of weapons of mass destruction, genetic
engineering and the importance of the development of political institutions and the State
bodies/apparatuses in a way that makes such institutions capable of absorption and
smooth application in the lives of the people.
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Social and Development Structure (454532):
This course aims to clarify the relationship between social structures and their importance
in the development process through exposure to the disparity in two forms: individual
differences between leaders and members of group, and the disparity between social
classes or groups and organizations, trade unions and social movements, interest groups,
departments and public enterprises and others.
Contemporary International Issues (454533):
This course is a study of global issues relating to the subject of the most important
political development in terms of arms race, wars, human rights violations, economic
problems, environmental disasters, population explosion, migration, refugees, and water.
These global issues have exacerbated a great deal of the political, intellectual, and
materialistic capabilities; therefore, their removal or finding remedies such issues would
certainly free lost energies and put them into good use for the service of development
policies.
Political Change (454534):
This course deals with several political concepts connected with the phenomenon of
political change such as stability, government effectiveness, and legitimacy as well as the
study of theories that explain the reasons behind the change; it also focuses on the
relationship between political change and social and economic factors, political
developments and the changes in political regimes in the world and finally, it focuses on
the attempts used to adapt to the new world order.
Freedom and Human Actualization (454536):
This course looks into the human existence, the objectives and self entity of mankind
along with the elements responsible for his full involvement and participation in public
work while maintaining its integrity. In addition, this course discusses the concept of
freedom as a priority condition towards human innovation and creativity and progress
and development. This course examines such concepts within the framework of political
development and in doing that it, this course is designed to discuss the various schools of
intellectual thoughts how they have dealt with the concept of freedom.
Arab National Security (454537):
This course is designed to introduce students to the concept of Arab national security, its
objectives, implications, requirements, and the mechanisms to achieve it and its
connection with the Arab unity in light of the Arab political, economic, military, food,
culture, and technological dependency on the West. In addition, it focuses on the
analysis of the external and internal dangers to the Arab national security represented by
Israel, the U.S.A., and Europe. And finally this course looks at the various security
visions of some Arab countries which are effective in the Arab world and the policy of
some of the Arab alliances and the imbalances in the international level and the
implications of such situation on the Arab national security.
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Contemporary Theories of Political Development (454539):
This course is a conceptual framework whose purpose is to study and analyze schools and
theories of political development such as the theory of liberal behaviorism, communitybased growth theory, the theory of Marxism and dependency theory, development and the
theory of Islamic succession. In addition, this course focuses on theories of political
development and their ideological/intellectual sources, objectives, and consequences in
order to determine the primary reasons for the failure of such theories as good models for
political development.
228
Study Plan
Course Description
for the
Master Program in Educational Administration
229
230
The Academic Study Plan for the Master Program in
Educational Administration
Thesis Track
A student is granted a Master Degree in Educational Administration after the successful
completion of the following requirements:
1. Finishing pre-requisite courses determined by the Department.
2. Completing at least a total 33 credit hours with grade point average of not less than
2.5 (75%).
1) Compulsory Courses : (18 Credit Hours)
Course
Number
471511
471513
471515
471516
471517
471560
Course Name
Research Design & Statistical Methods
Theory of Educational Administration
Research Seminar in Writing Master Thesis
Educational Supervision
Theories of Educational Leadership and
Change
Educational Planning
Credit
Hours
3
3
3
3
3
3
2) Elective Courses: Student must select 9 credit hours from the following list of
courses:
Course
Number
471514
471542
471541
471543
471544
471561
471564
Course Name
Economics of Education
Educational Policies
School Administration
Research Seminar in Journals in English
Language
Current Issues in Educational Administration
Arabic Educational Thoughts
Education and Development
Credit
Hours
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3) Thesis (471599): (6 Credit Hours)
A graduate student must submit a thesis and pass an oral defense related to his/her
thesis. (See Academic Rules and Regulations for Graduate Students).
231
Comprehensive Examination Track
A student is granted a Master Degree in Educational Administration after the successful
completion of the following requirements:
1. Finishing pre-requisite courses determined by the Department.
2. Completing at least a total 36 credit hours with grade point average of not less
than 2.5 (75%).
1) Compulsory Courses: (24 Credit Hours)
Course
Number
471511
471513
471515
471516
471517
471544
471560
471561
Course Name
Research Design & Statistical Methods
Theory of Educational Administration
Research Seminar in Writing Master Thesis
Educational Supervision
Theories of Educational Leadership and
Change
Current Issues in Educational Administration
Educational Planning
Arabic Educational Thoughts
Credit
Hours
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2) Elective Courses: Student must select 12 credit hours from the following list
of courses:
Course
Number
471514
471541
471542
471543
471564
Course Name
Economics of Education
School Administration
Educational Policies
Current Issues in Educational Administration
Education and Development
Credit
Hours
3
3
3
3
3
3) Comprehensive Examination (471598):
A graduate student must pass a qualifying examination (See Academic Rules and
Regulations for Graduate Students).
232
Course Description
Research Design and statistical Methods (471511):
The course aims at providing students with design Concept, goals and principles. It offers
kinds of designs such as: analysis of variance, analysis of variance design, Correlative
studies, Multiple regression analysis by using “SPSS” and other statistical analysis.
Theory of Educational administration (471513):
The course shows the concepts of Educational administration and its development,
theories of Educational administration, personality dimension, perception, behavior, and
organizational climate and its development.
Economics of Education (471514):
It presents economics essence and fields, the relation between the economic system and
educational one in societies. Additionally, this course focuses on vocational training,
educational finance, returns, productive competency, brain drain……. Etc.
Research Seminar in Writing Master Thesis (471515):
It studies multiple theses in education and student make presentations discussing point of
weakness. Students, also, learn objective criticism for such theses and are trained to write
a good research plan.
Educational Supervision (471516):
The course tries to focus on concept of educational supervision, a theory and research in
it, supervision process, kinds of education supervision and its problems.
Theories of Educational Leadership and Change (471517):
The course presents a comprehensive out look for: leadership concept, its kinds,
behaviors and selecting administration leaders and its effective traits. In addition, it
concentrates on transformational leadership, a need theory, traits theory, a scientific
theory………. etc
School Administration (471541):
It includes definitions for modern school management, its theories, aims and jobs. Also,
principals missions, traits, practices and his/ her attitudes.
Additionally, it presents traits of successful school management, relation to a society,
hindrances of school management in Palestine and ways of overcoming it.
Educational Policies (471542):
It defines the educational policy, the instructional policy and differences between them. It
focuses on its importance, principles, decisions, instructions and its contemporary models
locally and internationally.
Research Seminar in Journals in English Language (471543):
It aims at informing student of the most important periodicals all over the world in
different field, specially in education.
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Current Issues in Educational Administration (471544):
Its development and issues related to contemporary Educational administration such as:
change, globalization, brainstorming, creativity, multiple intelligence theory, emotional
intelligence….. etc.
Educational Planning (471560):
It includes definitions of Educational Planning, its importance, description, dimension, its
relation with change and obstacles. It also enables students to put Educational Plans
related to Palestinian education environment.
Arabic Educational Thoughts (471561):
It includes an introduction in thought, texts from Arab educational thought and its
prominent scholars, and hindrances that face it.
Education and Development (471564):
This course is designed to provide students with the definition of education and its
relationship with the theories, nature, characteristics, and problems of political
development in the Arab region.
Apart from the influence and impact of education on
development and the importance of the human element in this process, this course aims to
lay out some of the impediments which stand in the way of development and the
challenges facing it; in addition, to the consequences of being politically and
economically underdeveloped, and the absence of transparency and accountability, the
existence of administrative corruption and fragmentation, ignorance and backwardness
and poverty in the development process. Finally, this course focuses on the role of
knowledge and the development of self-learning and the obstacles facing the educational
system and development in Palestine and the Arab world in light of globalization.
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Study Plan
Course Description
for the
Master Program in Curriculum & Teaching Methods
235
The Academic Study Plan for the Master Program in
Curriculum and Teaching Methods
Thesis Track
A student is granted a Master Degree in Curriculum and Teaching Methods after the
successful completion of the following requirements:
1. Finishing pre-requisite courses determined by the Department.
2. Completing at least a total 33 credit hours with grade point average of not less
than 2.5 (75%).
1) Compulsory Courses: (18 Credit Hours)
Course Number
471511
471515
472512
472518
472551
472556
Course Name
Research Design and Statistical Methods
Seminar in witting Master Thesis
Theory and Research in Teaching
Analytical Study of Major Curriculum
Curriculum Planning and Development
Theory and Research in Curriculum
Credit Hours
3
3
3
3
3
3
2) Elective Courses: Student must select 9 credit hours from the following list of
courses:
Course
Number
471552
472557
472559
472564
472565
Course Name
Credit Hours
Educational Psychology
Evaluation of Curriculum
Theory of Educational Counseling
Philosophy of Education
Learning Strategies
3
3
3
3
3
3) Thesis (472599): (6 Credit Hours)
A graduate student must submit a thesis and pass an oral defense related to his/her
thesis. (See Academic Rules and Regulations for Graduate Students).
236
Comprehensive Examination Track
A student is granted a Master Degree in Curriculum and Teaching Methods after the
successful completion of the following requirements:
1. Finishing pre-requisite courses determined by the Department.
2. Completing at least a total 36 credit hours with grade point average of not less
than 2.5 (75%).
1) Compulsory Courses: (24 Credit Hours)
Course Number
471511
471515
472512
472518
472551
472555
472556
472563
Course Name
Research Design and Statistical Methods
Seminar in witting Master Thesis
Theory and Research in Teaching
Analytical Study of Major Curriculum
Curriculum Planning and Development
Instructional Technology and System Analysis
Theory and Research in Curriculum
Modern Trends in Curricula
Credit Hours
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2) Elective Courses: Student must select 12 credit hours from the following list of
courses:
Course
Number
471552
472557
472559
472564
472565
Course Name
Credit Hours
Educational Psychology
Evaluation of Curriculum
Theory of Educational Counseling
Philosophy of Education
Learning Strategies
3
3
3
3
3
3) Comprehensive Examination (472598):
A graduate student must pass a qualifying examination (See Academic Rules and
Regulations for Graduate Students).
237
Course Description
Research Design and Statistical Methods (471511):
The course aims at providing students with design Concept, goals and principles. It offers
kinds of designs such as: analysis of variance, analysis of variance design, Correlative
studies, Multiple regression analysis by using “SPSS” and other statistical analysis.
It studies multiple theses in education and student make presentations discussing point of
weakness. Student, also, learn objective criticism for such theses and are trained to write
a good research plan.
Seminar in writing Master thesis (471515):
It studies multiple theses in education and student make presentations discussing point of
weakness. Student, also, learn objective criticism for such theses and are trained to write
a good research plan.
Educational Psychology (471552):
Educational psychology and teaching models, educational goals, teaching planning,
behavior, intelligence, motivation and learning, learning conditions, oral learning,
learning concepts, problem- solving, exploring and research evaluation in the field of
educational psychology.
Theory and Research in Teaching (472512):
This course shows the most important teaching theories, teaching models, old teaching
methods such as lecturing, discussion, story, and project . In addition to the new methods
such as exploring , problem- solving, individualize learning and researches that show
teaching effectiveness.
Analytical Study of Major Curriculum (472518):
This course aims to evoke students identify the material of major curriculum during
learning strategies and specify the basic rules that followed to conduct the curriculum and
its educational applications.
Curriculum Planning and Development (472551):
This course aims to make learners build a theoretical image of educational curriculum
with its concept, components, limitations and to make them identify the process of
curriculum planning with its bases and different levels. In addition, it aims to identify the
strategy for developing curriculum, recognizing of is components and stages, specifying
curriculum development issues, curriculum planning steps and practice, factors that affect
curriculum planning, justifications for curriculum planning and types of curriculum
development.
Instructional Technology and System Analysis (472555):
This course focuses on the principles for learning psychology in teaching , educational
aims using the concept of individual learning with some models, recognizing and its
relationship with designing the educational materials, learning technology through
different cultures and the present and future for instructional technology.
238
Theory and Research in Curriculum (472556):
Educational curriculum issues, curriculum aims, bases and components. Curriculum and
knowledge, curriculum, evaluation , development and research. In addition to the teacher
in curriculum, curriculum organizing, organizing according to knowledge, learner,
society and mixed organizing. Finally, the challenges that face the educational
curriculum.
Evaluation of Curriculum (472557):
This course aims to encourage students specify the curriculum system inputs ,its aids and
its outcomes. In addition to a formative evaluation for curriculum and its application,
curriculum suitability with the philosophy of education, and the suitability of goals,
content, methods and activities for the aimed category.
Theory of Educational Counseling (472559):
The concept of educational and psychological counseling with its fields, morals,
programs, bases and theoretical attitudes such as the analytical and behavioral humanity
knowledge. In addition, the course focuses on the methods of diagnosis and cure,
challenges, difficulties that face the educational counselor individually or institutionally.
Modern Trends in Curricula (472563):
This course aims to examine curriculum developments and current issues, make the
students take part to study and analyze researches and new theses in addition to develop
and evaluate curriculum using modern researches.
Philosophy of Education (472564):
This course tries to focus on the relationship between the philosophical thought and the
educational process by showing the traditional and modern philosophies, also it shows
the educational philosophy and its applications in educational practices.
Learning Strategies (472565):
This course explains learning strategies through projects that make students take part in
learning process that makes them more responsible in their learning and able to make
self- evaluation, in addition to focus on how to learn rather than what to learn.
239
240
Study Plan
Course Description
for the
Master Program in the Methods of
Teaching English Language
241
242
The Academic Study Plan for the Master program in
the Methods of Teaching English Language
Thesis Track
A student is granted a Master Degree in the Methods of Teaching English Language after
the successful completion of the following requirements:
1. Finishing pre-requisite courses determined by the Department.
2. Completing at least a total 33 credit hours with grade point average of not less than
2.5 (75%).
1) Compulsory Courses: (18 Credit Hours)
Course Number Course Name
471511
Research Design and Statistical Methods
471515
Research Seminar in Writing Master Thesis
473513
Methods of Teaching English Language (1)
473514
Methods of Teaching English Language (2)*
473518
Analytical Study of Major Curriculum
473583
Modern Trends in Teaching English
*prerequisite: 473513
Credit Hours
3
3
3
3
3
3
2) Elective Courses: (9 Credit Hours) student must select 3 credit hours from the
first group, 6 credit hours from the second group:
A. First Group: (3 Credit Hours) student select from the following courses:
Course
Course Name
Credit Hours
Number
473520
Research Seminar in the English Language
3
473521
Designing English Language Tests
3
473522
Evaluation of Curricula in English Language
3
B. Second Group: (6 Credit Hours) student select from the following
courses:
Course
Course Name
Credit Hours
Number
432570
Advanced Linguistics
3
432571
Literature and its Teaching Methods
3
432572
Phonetics
3
432573
Applied Linguistics
3
432580
Special Topics in English Language
3
3) Thesis (473599): (6 Credit Hours)
A graduate student must submit a thesis and pass an oral defense related to his/her
thesis. (See Academic Rules and Regulations for Graduate Students).
243
Comprehensive Exam Track
A student is granted a Master Degree in the Methods of Teaching English Language after
the successful completion of the following requirements:
1. Finishing pre-requisite courses determined by the Department.
2. Completing at least a total 36 credit hours with grade point average of not less
than 2.5 (75%).
1) Compulsory Courses: (24 Credit Hours)
Course Number Course Name
432573
Applied Linguistics
471511
Research Design and Statistical Methods
471515
Research Seminar in Writing Master Thesis
473513
Methods of Teaching English Language (1)
473514
Methods of Teaching English Language (2)*
473518
Analytical Study of Major Curriculum
473557
Instructional Design in English Language
473583
Modern Trends in Teaching English
*prerequisite: 473513
Credit Hours
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2) Elective Courses: (9 Credit Hours) student must select 3 credit hours from
the first group, 6 credit hours from the second group:
A. First Group: (3 Credit Hours) student select from the following courses:
Course
Course Name
Credit Hours
Number
473520
Seminar in English language skills
3
473521
English language Testing design
3
473522
English language curriculum Evaluation
3
B. Second Group: (6 Credit Hours) student select from the following courses:
Course
Course Name
Credit Hours
Number
432570
Advanced Linguistics
3
432571
Literature and its Teaching Methods
3
432572
Phonetics
3
432580
Special Topics in English Language
3
3) Comprehensive Examination (473598):
A graduate student must pass a qualifying examination (See Academic Rules and
Regulations for Graduate Students).
244
Course Description
Advanced Linguistics (432570):
This course is designed for graduate students in TEFL. It offers them an opportunity to be
exposed to the most recent developments in linguistics theory: phonological,
morphological, syntactic and semantic. The knowledge students acquire from this course
is meant to enable them to view the different applications of linguistic theory to the field
of foreign language teaching and learning. The theoretical model is given first, then their
applications to contrastive analysis follows. Therefore, the course has a dual purpose:
theoretical and applied.
Literature and its Teaching Methods (432571):
This course equips students with a new, and advanced, outlook on the aesthetics and
structure of the literary text and with approaches, methodologies, devices and tips of
teaching a literary text, which is a component of school – or faculty student curriculum,
say, a novel, a novella, a short story, a poem or a play. This is all done through the
intensive reading and exploration of various, all-genre and across- period texts.
Application of Teaching Approach/ Methodology is simultaneous with reading and
exploration. Student is expected to develop his/her own vision on the "whys" "how's" and
"what's" of teaching English literature to school pupils or faculty students. Fulfilling this
vision is to be demonstrated in the Course requirements.
Phonetics (432572):
This course has towe main purposes. First, it aims at providing students with phonetic
Knowledge beyond the traditional undergraduate phonetics course are exposed students
to the most recent development in feature theory, in particular. Furthermore, the course
introduces students to suprasegmental features of the English language, an area which is
hardly tackled in undergraduate phonetics. The importance of this subject stems from the
fact that suprasegmental features constitute an area which creates linguistic interference
between English and Arabic.
As for the phonology part of the course, the purpose here is to show the relationship
between a phonetic representation and a phonological one. It follows, and then the
students are taught rules which carry them from one linguistic level to another. Different
phonological theories are presented with the most recent developments in each.
Applied Linguistics (432573):
This graduate course aims at providing theoretical bases for certain pedagogical
procedures, philosophies and techniques. In other words, the findings of theoretical
linguistics are applied in matters like foreign language teaching, speech therapy and so
on. Language as means of communication is viewed with respect to the social setting in
which that language is used so sociolinguistics and language variation are major topics
here. Moreover, pragmatic constitutes another major area in this course.
Special Topics in English Language (432580):
The content of this course is usually decided by the individual teacher with reference to
student's taking the course. Teachers usually assign topics in English language and they
try to exhaust all areas of research related to that topic. As this course takes the format of
seminar students participation is essential. In class presentation.
245
Research Design and Statistical Methods (471511):
The course aims at providing students with design Concept, goals and principles. It offers
kinds of designs such as: analysis of variance, analysis of variance design, Correlative
studies, Multiple regression analysis by using “SPSS” and other statistical analysis.
it studies multiple theses in education and student make presentations discussing point of
weakness. Student, also, learn objective criticism for such theses and are trained to write
a good research plan.
Research Seminar in Writing Master Thesis (471515):
it studies multiple theses in education and student make presentations discussing point of
weakness. Student, also, learn objective criticism for such theses and are trained to write
a good research plan.
Methods of Teaching English Language (1) (473513):
The course includes the following: special problems in teaching English for primary and
secondary levels, applying practical issues in teaching English language in the classroom;
also it involves techniques, methods, activities, various strategies used in teaching
English.
Methods of Teaching English Language (2) (473514):
The course includes the following: teaching supervision, research supervision, study the
latest development in the current issues of this major. It provides the opportunely for
students to be involved practically in teaching English.
Analytical Study of Major Curriculum (473518):
The course aims at introducing students to the process of curriculum evaluation of
English language including: cognitive, emotional, psychological aspects, the curriculum
would be studied in a way that include curriculum evaluation to meet students, needs,
learning outcome with special emphasis to learning outcome and special emphasis to
language principles, psychological and teaching principles, The course includes testing
analysis of textbooks contents including teachers' books.
Research Seminar in the English Language (473520):
The seminars aims at introducing students to current research in the area of skills in
teaching English through comprehensive reading for projects and current research in this
area. The students are introduced to the needs of English teacher to be in touch with up to
date information used in teaching English, students are expected to present and discuss
the latest research with his/her classmates., They form like intellectual forum presenting
new ideas, discussing problems with each other, they determine effective ways and
challenges in identifying effective techniques.
Designing English Language Tests (473521):
The course includes teaching models used for teaching design. It involves analysis of
educational environment, writing specific behavioural objectives, designing and
achievements tests, identifying methods of teaching and educational aids .It involves
formative and summative evaluation. The course involves theoretical and practical
application by
Using lesson from curriculum used in governmental schools.
246
Evaluation of Curricula in English Language (473522):
The course aims at helping students to identify the following: what is testing, evaluation
and measurement in English language teaching and what is the relationship among them,
what is the characteristic of evaluation, kinds, purposes, functions methods, roles,
conditions, and its methods of construction.
Instructional Design in English Language (473557):
The course presents comprehensive study about tests, tests classification and tests
correction. The course involves major principles to be used in evaluation English Tests
and how to build items, kinds of its items and theoretical background for tests evaluations
including listening, speaking reading and writing.
Modern Trends in Teaching English (473583):
The course discusses the development and current issues related to teaching English. it
provides students with opportunities to study and analyze current research and master
thesis related to teaching English, also it provides opportunity for students to evaluate
English curriculum through current research.
247
248
Study Plan
Course Description
for the
Master Program in the Methods of Teaching
Mathematics
249
250
The Academic Study Plan for the Master program in the
Methods of Teaching Mathematics
Thesis Track
A student is granted a Master Degree in the Methods of Teaching Mathematics after the
successful completion of the following requirements:
1. Finishing pre-requisite courses determined by the Department.
2. Completing at least a total 33 credit hours with grade point average of not less
than 2.5 (75%).
1) Compulsory Courses: (18 Credit Hours)
Course Number Course Name
471511
Research Design and Statistical Methods
471515
Research Seminar in Writing Master Thesis
474518
Analytical Study in Mathematics Curriculum
471554
Computer in Education
474533
Methods of Teaching Mathematics 1
474534
Methods of Teaching Mathematics 2*
*prerequisite: 474533
Credit Hours
3
3
3
3
3
3
2) Elective Courses: (9 Credit Hours) student must select 3 credit hours from the
first group, 6 credit hours from the second group:
A. First Group: (3 Credit Hours) student select from the following courses:
Course
Course Name
Credit Hours
Number
474522
Evaluation of Curricula in Mathematics
3
Mathematics, its Nature and its Teaching
474546
3
Pedagogies
471557
Instructional Design
3
B. Second Group: (6 Credit Hours) student select from courses offered by the
department of Mathematics for Graduate Students (level-500 and above).
3) Thesis (474599): (6 Credit Hours)
A graduate student must submit a thesis and pass an oral defense related to his/her
thesis. (See Academic Rules and Regulations for Graduate Students).
251
Comprehensive Examination Track:
A student is granted a Master Degree in the Methods of Teaching Mathematics after the
successful completion of the following requirements:
1. Finishing pre-requisite courses determined by the Department.
2. Completing at least a total 33 credit hours with grade point average of not less
than 2.5 (75%).
1) Compulsory Courses : (24 Credit Hours)
Course Number Course Name
471511
Research Design and Statistical Methods
471515
Research Seminar in Writing Master Thesis
474518
Analytical Study in Mathematics Curriculum
471554
Computer in Education
474533
Methods of Teaching Mathematics 1
474534
Methods of Teaching Mathematics 2*
474544
Current Issues in Teaching Mathematics
474545
Evaluation in Teaching Math's
*prerequisite: 474533
Credit Hours
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2) Elective Courses: (9 Credit Hours) student must select 3 credit hours from the
first group, 6 credit hours from the second group:
A. First Group: (3 credit hours) student select from the following courses:
Course
Course Name
Credit Hours
Number
474522
Evaluation of Curricula in Mathematics
3
Mathematics, its Nature and its Teaching
474546
3
Pedagogies
471557
Instructional Design
3
B. Second Group: (6 credit hours) student select from courses offered by the
department of Mathematics for Graduate Students (level-500 and above).
3) Comprehensive Examination (474598):
A graduate student must pass a qualifying examination (See Academic Rules and
Regulations for Graduate Students).
252
Course Description
Research Design and Statistical Methods (471511):
The course aims at providing students with design Concept, goals and principles. It offers
kinds of designs such as: analysis of variance, analysis of variance design, Correlative
studies, Multiple regression analysis by using “SPSS” and other statistical analysis.
Research Seminar in Writing Master thesis (471515):
it studies multiple theses in education and student make presentations discussing point of
weakness. Student, also, learn objective criticism for such theses and are trained to write
a good research plan.
Computer in Education (471554):
This course aims at introducing the students with the multi uses of computer in Education
such as: e-learning, computer-based education and simulation, and the multi computerbased programs and how to design and evaluate them. It also addresses the concepts of Elearning and its evolution over time as a response to developments in information
technology .
Instructional Design (471557):
This course explains the educational models that were used in teaching designing such as
“ Dick and Kari” model, and the model for “Robert Ganeh”. In addition, this course
includes the educational environment analysis, the general educational aims, the
educational content analysis, analysis of learners’ qualities, specific behavioral aims,
designing exams, identifying for teaching methods and aids, the process of constitutional
evaluation, the process of summative evaluation. This course is taught in two levels:
theoretical and operational using different lessons in curriculum that is used in public
schools.
Analytical Study in Mathematics Curriculum (474518):
A theoretical perspective, major curriculum projects will be examined and critiqued.
Reform movements will be considered in light of historical events and the current social
climate. In-depth study of analyzing the mathematics. And development of research
models for the investigation of specific types of research plus curriculum problems in
mathematics education.
Evaluation of Curricula in Mathematics (474522):
A critical study of current issues, trends, and the design and evaluation of curriculum in
mathematics education. Students will develop, use, and evaluate teaching units as a major
part of the work in this course. In addition to a balanced study of theoretical researchbased foundations and classroom-reform-based perspectives on assessment and
evaluation in school mathematics. Consideration of alternate forms of assessment and
evaluation of mathematics teaching and of students’ mathematical learning.. Curriculum
goals reading and evaluation of original research; issues of validity and reliability in
measurements is assembling components for the writing tests and research.
253
Methods of Teaching Mathematic 1 (474533):
This course provides a foundation in the pedagogy of mathematics, focusing on the use of
problem solving, cooperative learning, and appropriate tools for teaching algebra,
geometry, trigonometry, calculus, statistics and probability, measurement, and number
concepts and operation. In addition, Issues in mathematics teacher education at both the
preserves and in-service levels will be examined from theoretical and practical
perspectives.
Methods of Teaching Mathematic 2 (474534):
This course examines the following topics: foundation in teaching and' learning of
mathematics; theories of learning in mathematics; the nature of mathematics; and
learners' mathematical processes (problem solving, reasoning, representation,
communication, and connections.) It also analyzes middle and high school mathematics
curricula from the perspective of adolescent learning.
Current Issues in Teaching Mathematics (474544)
The course examines the historical origins and evolution of key mathematics concepts.
Selected topics are chosen from number systems, numeration, computation, number
theory, algebra, geometry, analytic geometry, and calculus. This course explores the uses
of various technologies in mathematics classes, demonstrated through hands-on activities
and experiences.
Evaluation in Teaching Mathematics (474545):
This course is a formal study of basic and advanced concepts of Mathematics Education
with an emphasis on Assessment and Evaluation. The course of study advances students’
knowledge, skills, and behaviors in evaluation mathematics . The course is intended to
expose students to theoretical frameworks and evaluative schemes use mathematics
education, examine factors that influence learning, and actively engage students in
mathematical learning experiences. The class will explore the natural course of
mathematics education through a variety of learning experiences and evaluative methods
that require students to be active agents, central to the learning process.
Mathematics, its Nature and its Teaching Pedagogies (474546):
Topics include the historical development of mathematics and the variety of philosophies
in mathematics education. Other topics include social trends affecting math education and
local frameworks addressing national and global concerns. The course will employ a
variety of methods intended to give teachers a broad array of pedagogical tools for use in
their classrooms (including dialogic process, constructivist practices, inquiry and other
current best practices).
254
Study Plan
Course Description
for the
Master Program in the Methods of Teaching Science
255
The Academic Study Plan for the Master Program in
the Methods of Teaching Science
Thesis Track
A student is granted a Master Degree in the Methods of Teaching Science after the
successful completion of the following requirements:
1. Finishing pre-requisite courses determined by the Department.
2. Completing at least a total 33 credit hours with grade point average of not less
than 2.5 (75%).
1) Compulsory Courses : (18 Credit Hours)
Course Number
471511
471515
475518
475523
475524
475544
*prerequisite: 475523
Course Name
Credit Hours
Research Design and statistical methods
3
Research Seminar in Writing Master Thesis
3
Analysis Study in the Curricula of Teaching
3
Science
Methods of Teaching Science (1)
3
Methods of Teaching Science (2)*
3
Current Issues in Teaching Science
3
2) Elective Courses: (9 Credit Hours) Student must select 3 credit hours from the
first group, 6 credit hours from the second group:
A. First Group: Student selects 3 credit hours from the following courses:
Course
Course Name
Credit Hours
Number
471557
Instructional Design
3
475522
Evaluation of Curricula in Science
3
475546
Science, its Nature and its Teaching
3
Pedagogies
B. Second Group: Student select 6 credit hours from courses offered by
departments of Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, for Graduate Students (level500 and above).
3) Thesis (475599): (6 Credit Hours)
A graduate student must submit a thesis and pass an oral defense related to his/her
thesis. (See Academic Rules and Regulations for Graduate Students).
256
Comprehensive Examination Track
A student is granted a Master Degree in the Methods of Teaching Science after the
successful completion of the following requirements:
1. Finishing pre-requisite courses determined by the Department.
2. Completing at least a total 36 credit hours with grade point average of not less
than 2.5 (75%).
1) Compulsory Courses: (24 Credit Hours)
Course Number
471511
471515
471553
471554
475518
475523
475524
475544
*prerequisite: 474533
Course Name
Credit Hours
Research Design and Statistical Methods
3
Research Seminar in Writing Master Thesis
3
Measurement & Psychology
3
Computer in Education
3
Analysis Study in the Curricula of Teaching
3
Science
Methods of Teaching Science (1)
3
Methods of Teaching Science(2)*
3
Current Issues in Teaching Science
3
2) Elective Courses: (12 Credit Hours) Student must select 3 credit hours from the
first group, 6 credit hours from the second group:
A. First Group: Student selects 6 credit hours from the following courses:
Course
Course Name
Credit Hours
Number
471557
Instructional Design
3
475522
Evaluation of Curricula in Science
3
475546
Science, its Nature and its Teaching
3
Pedagogies
B. Second Group: Student select 6 credit hours from courses offered by
departments of Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, for Graduate Students (level500 and above).
3) Comprehensive Examination (475598):
A graduate student must pass a qualifying examination (See Academic Rules and
Regulations for Graduate Students).
257
Course Description
Research Design and Statistical Methods (471511):
The course aims at providing students with design Concept, goals and principles. It offers
kinds of designs such as: analysis of variance, analysis of variance design, correlative
studies, multiple regression analysis by using “SPSS” and other statistical analysis.
Research Seminar in Writing Master thesis (471515):
It studies multiple theses in education and students make presentations discussing point
of weakness. Students, also, learn objective criticism for such theses and are trained to
write a good research plan.
Computer in Education (471554):
This course aims at introducing the students with the multi uses of computer in Education
such as: e-learning, computer-based education and simulation, and the multi computerbased programs and how to design and evaluate them. It also addresses the concepts of Elearning and its evolution over time as a response to developments in information
technology.
Measurement and Psychology (471553):
The course discusses basic concepts in measurement and evaluation, making exams, its
application, interpretation, validity, consistency, criteria, achieving tests……. Etc.
Instructional Design (471557):
This course explains the educational models that were used in teaching designing such as
“ Dick and Kari” model, and the model for “Robert Ganeh”. In addition, this course
includes the educational environment analysis, the general educational aims, the
educational content analysis, analysis of learners’ qualities, specific behavioral aims,
designing exams, identifying for teaching methods and aids, the process of constitutional
evaluation, the process of summative evaluation. This course is taught in two levels:
theoretical and operational using different lessons in curriculum that is used in public
schools.
Analysis Study in the Curricula of Teaching Science (475518):
The course aims to help students to understand the process of curriculum evaluation of
Science including all aspects: cognitive, emotional, psychology. The curriculum would
be studied in a way that include curriculum evaluation to meet students’ needs, learning
outcome with special emphasis to learning outcome with special emphasis to
science components. The course also includes testing analysis textbooks contents
including teachers' book.
Evaluation of Curricula in Science(475522):
The course aims to help the students to identify the following: what is Testing, evaluation
and measurement in Science teaching what is the valiancy among them, what is the
characteristics of evaluation types, aim purposes, aims functions methods, roles,
conciliations, and its methods of construction.
258
Methods of Teaching Science (1) (475533):
The aim of this course is to introduce the student the nature of science and scientific
knowledge: definition, characteristic features, development and its practical applications,
types of scientific knowledge, facts, concepts, designs and abstractions, objectives of the
curriculum of science for the secondary stage in Palestine, and teaching aids relevant to
methods of teaching science at the basic schools as: adapting education, concept
mapping, V mapping, and conceptual change.
Methods of Teaching Science (2) (475534):
The aim of this course is to introduce the student teaching aids relevant to methods of
teaching science at the secondary schools as: science and technology in society,
differential strategy, advance organizer, reflective teaching, metaphorical teaching, and
critical teaching.
Current Issues in Teaching Science (475544)
The course discusses the development and current issues related to teaching Science
which provides students with opportunities to study and analyze current research and
master thesis related to teaching Science. Also it provides opportunity for students to
evaluate science curriculum through current researches.
Science, its Nature and its Teaching Pedagogies (475546):
The course aims to help the students to identify the following: what is the nature of
Science in different philosophy of science schools. The components of Science: facts,
concepts, realizations, principles, rules, laws, theorems, and meta-cognitions and there
properties.
259
260
Study Plan
Course Description
for the
Master Program in Public Law
261
262
The Academic Study Plan for the Master Program in
Public Law
Thesis Track
A student is granted a Master Degree in Public Law after the successful completion of the
following requirements:
1. Finishing pre-requisite courses determined by the Department.
2. Completing at least a total 36 credit hours with grade point average of not less
than 2.5 (75%).
1) Compulsory Courses : (18 Credit Hours)
Course Number
412900
412901
412902
412903
412904
412909
Course Name
International Criminal Law
International Humanitarian Law and the State’s
Responsibility
International Treaties Law
Budget and Financial Controlling Law
Administrative Law
Scientific Research and Law Formulation
Credit Hours
3
3
3
3
3
3
2) Elective Courses: Student must select 12 credit hours from the following list
of courses:
Course
Course Name
Credit Hours
Number
412905
Constitutional Law and Political Systems
3
412908
Local Administration
3
412950
Palestinian Legislation History
3
412951
International
Conflicts
and
Executing
3
International Judicial Decision
412952
Administrative Judiciary
3
412953
International Contemporary Relation
3
412954
Updated Economic Crimes
3
412955
Technology Information Skills Learning
3
3) Thesis (412999): (6 Credit Hours)
The candidate must submit a thesis and pass an oral defense related to his thesis.
(See Academic Rules and Regulations for Graduate Students).
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Course Description
International Criminal Law (412900):
This course aims at defining international criminal law and its development. It also
identifies the international courts, particularly the international criminal court, in terms of
its components, the laws that are being applied, and methods to execute the international
judicial sentences.
International Humanitarian Law and the State’s Responsibility (412901):
This course aims to study the main international humanitarian law principles, which
determine the basic human rights and monitor their protection procedures in peace and
war. The study will focus on the most important sources for international humanitarian
law in international agreements and covenants. The students will be taught international
developments in the rules of international responsibility, especially states’ responsibility
when it violates international humanitarian law, which is one of the most common crimes
in international criminal law. Ideas will also be presented on retribution for damages
caused by violations of international humanitarian law through international justice.
International Treaties Law (412902):
This course addresses the definition of international treaties, agreements, and their
importance. Conditions of validity for different international treaties, how they are put
into effect, how states or international bodies become signatories on a treaty, and how the
treaties are terminated. This course will also discuss the place of international treaties in
domestic law.
Budget and Financial Controlling Law (412903):
This study addresses the basic principles and terms that make up the general budget law
framework, finance supervision systems, and how the budget is implemented on public
expenditures, focusing on commercial companies.
Administrative Law (412904):
This course aims to define administrative laws, local administration topics, and rules that
organize centralized local administration. The jurisdiction of administrative laws and the
relationship between them will also be studied.
Scientific Research and Law Formulation (412909):
Students will learn how to conduct research in a topic that will be selected from a list of
specializations. The topic must be approved before it is initiated. This research will be
conducted under the supervision of the course instructor. The research will be discussed
by the students in a seminar. Through the discussion seminar, the students will focus on
acquiring and perfecting the skills needed to draft legal documents, to be aware of the
distinctions between legal rules and general legislation policy.
Palestinian Legislation History (412950):
This course addresses the development of legislation in Palestine during the various
ruling systems that governed the country, from the Ottoman rule to the British Mandate,
the Jordanian and Egyptian rule, the Israeli occupation Military orders, and the
Palestinian authority legislations, indicating the constitutional framework for the
legislative policy.
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International Conflicts and Executing International Judicial Decision (412951):
This course studies the significant international conflicts and the rule of international
forces in these conflicts, focusing on how international conflicts are resolved.
Administrative Judiciary (412552):
This course addresses the administrative judiciary properties, their relation with rule of
law, administrative, legislative, and popular monitors. It will provide an intensive study
of the procedural and substantive rules, which are implemented by the administrative
judiciary in Palestine.
International Contemporary Relation (412553):
This course aims to study the developments in International Relations
and their
relationship to International Law and the international political system. Principles in
International Relations during times of peace and war will also be studied.
Updated Economical Crimes (412554):
This course defines the renewed economic crimes as a result of the developments in the
economic system. The importance of establishing legal rules that control and protect the
economic system will be discussed. Students will identify what can be considered
economic crimes and what the legal responsibilities of committing them are, and the
punishment. A complete study of the economic crimes in Palestine.
Technology Information Skills Learning (412555):
This course aims at teaching students how to use computers in order to gain access to the
information databases that are necessary to compile legal research.
Constitutional Law and Political Systems (412905):
Study in research methods for the general properties of constitutions, comprising the up
to date constitutional systems.
Local Administration (412908):
This course aims at defining local administration, the rules that organize it, its
jurisdictions, and its relationship to centralized administration. The types of
administrative monitors and their relation with democracy will be studied. An analytical
study of the local government’s laws in Palestine.
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266
Study Plan
Course Description
for the
Master Program in Private Law
267
268
The Academic Study Plan for the Master Program in Private Law
Thesis Track
A student is granted a Master Degree in Private Law after the successful completion of
the following requirements:
1. Finishing pre-requisite courses determined by the Department.
2. Completing at least a total 36 credit hours with grade point average of not less
than 2.5 (75%).
1) Compulsory Courses : (18 Credit Hours)
Course Number
411800
411801
411803
411804
411805
411809
Course Name
Modernized Contracts
International Private Law
International Commercial Arbitration Law
International Banking Operations
Comparative Civil Law
Scientific Research and Law Formulation
Credit Hours
3
3
3
3
3
3
2) Elective Courses: Student must select 12 credit hours from the following list of
courses:
Course
Number
411700
411701
411703
411705
411706
411709
411802
411950
411955
Course Name
Credit Hours
Insurance and Banks
International Commercial Law
Mental and Intellectual and Library Property
Drafting of Contract Law
Judiciary and Executive System in International
Law
Labor and Social Security Law
Original and Dependent Rights in Rem
Palestinian Legislation History
Technology Information Skills Learning
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3) Thesis (411999): (6 Credit Hours)
A graduate student must submit a thesis and pass an oral defense related to his/her
thesis. (See Academic Rules and Regulations for Graduate Students).
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Course Description
Modernized Contracts (411800):
This course is a comprehensive study of up to date commercial contracts in the
international arena, for example, electronic contracts.
International Private Law (411801):
An intensive study of the private international rules and the significant treaties in private
international law. The international jurisdictions for the Palestinian courts will be
considered. Students will examine how the international systems can be implemented in
Palestine.
International Commercial Arbitration Law (411803):
This course aims to define the International Commercial Arbitration Act and distinguish
between it and local arbitration. The rules of arbitration in private international relations
will be studied. Study the arbitration deal, its nature in international organization, study
the arbitration commissions, the international legal organization for arbitration.
International Banking Operations (411804):
In this course, students will study the basic legislation of banks and their working legal
systems. Special attention will be paid to current account systems, banks loans and
documentary credits, focusing on the applicable rules in Palestine.
Comparative Civil Law (411805):
This course aims at conducting an intensive comparative study of civil law. Students will
determine the significant theories which civil law is based on.
Scientific Research and Law Formulation (411809):
Students will learn how to conduct research in a topic that will be selected from a list of
specializations. The topic must be approved before it is initiated. This research will be
conducted under the supervision of the course instructor. The research will be discussed
by the students in a seminar. Through the discussion seminar, the students will focus on
acquiring and perfecting the skills needed to draft legal documents, to be aware of the
cross effects between legal rules and general legislation policy.
Insurance and Banks (411700):
This course aims at studying the different types of insurances, reinsurance, how they
relate to local and international banking services, and their relationship with international
trade. Methods and agencies to monitor insurance and banks will be discussed as well.
International Commercial Law (411701):
This course aims at defining the international commercial sources and their objectives.
The significant treaties in the field of international commercial will also be discussed.
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Mental and Intellectual and Library Property (411703):
This course aims at defining the significant Intellectual Property rights, for the literary
industry and property trade. Students will study the significant international treaties
within this topic and the significant local legislation.
Drafting of Contract Law (411705):
Students will learn skills to draft contracts regarding economical, political, social, and
legal issues.
Judiciary and Executive System in International Law (411706):
The purpose of this course is to define the international judiciary and how it attempts to
resolve international, commercial, and political conflicts. The rules of international
courts, such as the International Court of Justice, will be studied. Students will study
significant judiciary treaties, determining which belong to the international court
sentences, and the ways to implement these laws.
Labor and Social Security Law (411709):
This course examines the major labor work principles and the international rules
belonging to individual workers’ rights, legal organizing for collective workers relations,
and how to resolve work disputes.
Original and Dependent Rights in Rem (411802):
This course is a study of two main branches of rights: original rights in rem, and
dependent rights in rem. The course provides details about proprietorship rights, means of
protection and restrictions on it. Then the course discusses specific types of ownership:
public ownership, upper and lower ownership, mutual wall, apartment and floor
ownership. The course will also dwell on reasons for acquiring property after death and
reasons for ownership in case of life. The course ends with adjacency rules.
Palestinian Legislation History (411950):
This course addresses the development of legislation in Palestine during the various
ruling systems that governed the country, from the Outman rule to the British Mandate,
the Jordanian and Egyptian rule, the Israeli occupation, and finally the Palestinian
Authority, indicating the constitutional framework for the legislative policy.
Technology Information Skills Learning (411955):
This course aims at teaching students how to use computers in order to gain access to the
information databases that are necessary to legal research.
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Study Plan
Course Description
for the
Master Program in Environmental Sciences
273
274
The Academic Study Plan for the Master Program in
Environmental Sciences
Thesis Track
A student is granted a Master Degree in Environmental Sciences after the successful
completion of the following requirements:
1. Finishing pre-requisite courses determined by the Department.
2. Completing at least a total 36 credit hours with grade point average of not less
than 2.5 (75%).
1) Compulsory Courses : (18 Credit Hours)
Course Number
Course Name
Credit
Hours
400511
Environmental Science
3
400512
Natural Resources Management
3
400513
Environmental Law
3
400514
Public Health & Sanitation
3
400515
Environment Social Impact Assessment
3
400516
Applied Statistics
3
400591
Seminar*
0
* A student should attend and participate in classes, and a pass or fail grade is given
accordingly.
2) Elective Courses: (12 Credit Hours)
1. The assigned elective courses are divided into three basic groups from which
the student is going to select according to his/her scientific background.
2. Student is allowed to select 3-6 credit hours from another group by
coordinating with his/her supervisor. These courses can be classified as
follows:
A. First Group: Biological and Agricultural Sciences (12 Credit Hours):
Course
Course Name
Credit
Number
Hours
400551
Environmental Microbiology
3
400552
Wildlife Protection & Management
3
400553
Coastal Protection & Management
3
400554
Fisheries Management & Aquaculture
3
400555
Soil, Water & Plant Relationship
3
400556
Land Reclamation
3
400557
Environmental Pollution & Pesticides
3
400579
Waste Management
3
400581
Selected Topics in Biological & Agricultural
3
Sciences
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B. Second Group: Natural Sciences (12 Credit Hours):
Course
Course Name
Number
400561
Environmental Chemistry
400562
Instrumental Analysis
400563
Environment Corrosion Sciences
400564
Petroleum & Petrochemical Pollution
400565
Pesticide Chemistry
400566
Biochemistry of Toxins & Pollution
400567
Mathematical Ecology
400582
Selected Topics in Natural Physical Sciences
Credit
Hours
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
C. Third Group: Environmental Engineering (12 Credit Hours):
Course
Course Name
Credit
Number
Hours
400570
Environmental Engineering
3
400571
Water Resource Management
3
400572
Water Quality Control
3
400573
Industrial Pollution Control
3
400574
Unit Operation & Processes in Environmental
3
Engineering
400575
Ground Water Hydrology
3
400576
Environmental Planning & Impact Analysis
3
400577
Air Pollution Control
3
400578
Urban & Regional Planning
3
400579
Waste Management
3
400580
Selected Topics in Environmental Engineering
3
3) Thesis (424599): (6 Credit Hours)
A graduate student must submit a thesis and pass an oral defense related to his/her
thesis. (See Academic Rules and Regulations for Graduate Students).
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Comprehensive Examination Track
A student is granted a Master Degree in Environmental Sciences after the successful
completion of the following requirements:
1. Finishing pre-requisite courses determined by the Department.
2. Completing at least a total 36 credit hours with grade point average of not less
than 2.5 (75%).
1) Compulsory Courses : (18 Credit Hours)
Course Number
Course Name
Credit
Hours
400511
Environmental Science
3
400512
Natural Resources Management
3
400513
Environmental Law
3
400514
Public Health & Sanitation
3
400515
Environment Social Impact Assessment
3
400516
Applied Statistics
3
400591
Seminar*
0
* A student should attend and participate in classes, and a pass or fail grade is given
accordingly.
1) Elective Courses: (18 Credit Hours)
1. The assigned elective courses are divided into three basic groups from which
the student is going to select according to his/her scientific background.
2. Student is allowed to select 3-6 credit hours from another group by coordinating
with his/her supervisor. These courses can be classified as follows:
A. First Group: Biological and Agricultural Sciences (18 Credit Hours):
Course
Number
400551
400552
400553
400554
400555
400556
400557
400579
400581
Course Name
Environmental Microbiology
Wildlife Protection & Management
Coastal Protection & Management
Fisheries Management & Aquaculture
Soil, Water & Plant Relationship
Land Reclamation
Environmental Pollution & Pesticides
Waste Management
Selected Topics in Biological & Agricultural
Sciences
277
Credit
Hours
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
B. Second Group: Natural Sciences (18 Credit Hours):
Course
Number
400561
400562
400563
400564
400565
400566
400567
400582
Course Name
Environmental Chemistry
Instrumental Analysis
Environment Corrosion Sciences
Petroleum & Petrochemical Pollution
Pesticide Chemistry
Biochemistry of Toxins & Pollution
Mathematical Ecology
Selected Topics in Natural Physical Sciences
Credit
Hours
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
C. Third Group: Environmental Engineering (18 Credit Hours):
Course
Number
400570
400571
400572
400573
400574
400575
400576
400577
400578
400579
400580
Course Name
Environmental Engineering
Water Resource Management
Water Quality Control
Industrial Pollution Control
Unit Operation & Processes in Environmental
Engineering
Ground Water Hydrology
Environmental Planning & Impact Analysis
Air Pollution Control
Urban & Regional Planning
Waste Management
Selected Topics in Environmental Engineering
Credit
Hours
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3) Comprehensive Examination (400598):
A graduate student must pass a qualifying examination (See Academic Rules and
Regulations for Graduate Students).
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Course Description
Environmental Science (400511):
Defining the concept of environment, human-environment relationship, and integration
and interaction directions and the role of the human being in this. Study the impacts of
industrial and urban development on the environment and the ramifications of the
pollution and the exploitation of the natural resources. Design and assessment of the
environmental policies to solve the environmental problems and risks.
Natural Resources Management (400512):
Water, hydrologic cycle, water balance, groundwater, surface water, water extraction
from the different sources, water resources management, soil and aquifer systems,
physical and chemical properties of soil, irrigation management, fertilization, protection
of environment and natural resources.
Environmental Law (400513):
Study the regulations and environmental protection laws, legislation regarding the control
of environmental pollution, study the administrative laws related to the protection of air,
water, food, and soil. In addition, study the laws that concern the noise, light, and
radiation pollution.
Public Health & Sanitation (400514):
General concepts regarding the public health, pollution accumulation in water, air, and
soil. Exposure to the piousness and pollution that exist in nature. The environmentallysound methods for the disposal of dangerous waste and the general environmental
awareness.
Environment Social Impact Assessment (400515):
Study and evaluate the impacts of development projects upon the public. Define and
identify the positive and negative dimensions resulting from the planning and
environmental change especially on the life and its quality. The influence of environment
on the soil and the different life styles. Demonstrate and study the role of the social
sciences on the understanding of the humanitarian dimension in the environmental
planning.
Applied Statistics (400516):
Statistical methods, iteration, hypothesis testing, experimental design with environmental
application. Statistical applications, statistical analysis of the experiments and the use of
computer codes and software in the analysis.
Environmental Microbiology (400551):
The role of microorganisms in nature, the characteristics of the different types of
microorganisms, relevant environment and the inter-relationship between the different
types, transformations occurring within the geo-chemical cycle, microbial poisons and
the relationship with environment.
Wildlife Protection & Management (400552):
Ecology of the wildlife and the fundamentals of the management of its communities and
the new technologies followed in this. Management of the environmental nature and the
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characteristics of the plant communities, designation of the reservation areas and their
construction, and the behavior of the creatures in the wildlife.
Coastal Protection & Management (400553):
Study the characteristics of the marine environment, the economic importance of the
marine resources, marine resources management, the risks of pollution of marine
environment and the preservation laws, study the guidelines and the special laws for the
preservation of the marine resources.
Fisheries Management & Aquaculture (400554):
The relationship between aquaculture and their respective environment, management of
the fish farms and the relationship with the environmental distribution of the different
species, contribution of the fish farms in solving food problems, study the chemical and
biological characteristics of water utilized and the relationship with fish health.
Soil, Water & Plant Relationship (400555):
The relationship between water, soil, and plant. Plant water requirements, irrigation
scheduling, water transport and distribution, irrigation schemes, wastewater reuse in
agriculture, and the impacts of irrigation on the environment.
Land Reclamation (400556):
Water and salt balance in soil, salinity sources in the soil and the different methods for
the reclamation of saline land, the interaction between the basic elements in soil with
water irrigation, boron affected soil, soil acidity, wind and water quality impacts on soil,
soil preservation, and the legislation regarding the protection of the agricultural areas.
Environmental Pollution & Pesticides (400557):
Study the population growth problem and the food production, the downsides of using
pesticides and the impact on human health, pesticide classification, assessment of
pesticide residuals in plants, identification of the different types of pesticides used in
agriculture in Palestine, and the assessment of the allowable level of pesticides in the
agricultural products.
Environmental Chemistry (400561):
The implementation and application of the different chemistry concepts on the
environmental problems such as air pollution, organic and inorganic pollutants,
explanation of the different purification and disposal methods of pollutants, the methods
utilized in the detection of the pollution occurrence and sample analysis.
Instrumental Analysis (400562):
Includes an explanation of the main concepts of the automatic and instrumental analysis,
spectral analysis, methods of electrochemical analysis, methods of separation and the
electro-matography analysis.
Environment Corrosion Sciences (400563):
Theories and application of the corrosion science and the relationship with environmental
problems, corrosion in the reinforced material, pipes, energy production plants, methods
for the prevention of corrosion and the preservation of the public safety.
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Petroleum & Petrochemical Pollution (400564):
Methods used in the manufacturing and refinement of petroleum, separation methods,
and polymerization methods, study the petrochemicals, pollution from petrochemicals
and methods of pollution control, environmentally-sound methods of storage of
petrochemicals.
Pesticide Chemistry (400565):
Introduction to pesticides, health and economic problems resulting from the use of
pesticides, impact of pesticides on life, the correct methods for handling and usage of
pesticides and the universal accepted methods in this regard.
Biochemistry of Toxins & Pollution (400566):
Contemporary methods in the bio-chemistry of the pollutants and poisons, biological
impacts of poisons on the life cycle of the living creatures.
Mathematical Ecology (400567):
Differential equations, stability of equilibrium solutions, models of individual species,
communities, exponential models, logistic models, the stability of logistic models, types
and stability of multi-species models, the relationship between host and parasite,
competitions, prey and predator, the epidemiological pattern and the policy of
vaccination, spread of pollutants models.
Environmental Engineering (400570):
Focuses on the environmental elements and water quality, pollution control and water
supply, treatment methods, wastewater collection, treatment and purification and reuse,
instruments of pollution analysis, solid waste management, collection, sorting, recycling
and disposal.
Water Resource Management (400571):
Conventional and nonconventional water resources, water demand assessment for
municipal, industrial, and agricultural use types, surface and sub-surface water storage,
planning, designing, and operation of water basins, management and control of water
systems, economic analysis of water resources, and the application of computer codes for
the management and operation of water resources.
Water Quality Control (400572):
Water quality standards, wastewater characteristics, pollution analysis, ways and
problems of marine pollution and propagation in marine and beaches, petrochemical
pollution and methods for measuring the biological factors and pollution control and
water quality modeling.
Industrial Pollution Control (400573):
Characteristics of the industrial waste and the methods for carrying out the field surveys
and treatment methods especially for the petrochemicals, food production waste,
electrical generation stations, chemical industry, and iron industry. Defining the
standards, regulations, and measuring methods for the control of the industrial pollution
and corresponding treatment.
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Unit Operation & Processes in Environmental Engineering (400574):
Methods and processes for the treatment of water and wastewater, interaction of physical
and chemical processes such as sedimentation, filtration, ion exchange, separation
methods , chemical oxidation, gas separation, and biological processes. Methods for the
selection of treatment processes.
Ground Water Hydrology (400575) :
Hydrologic cycle, distribution, movement, storage, exploration on groundwater. Well
hydraulics, construction, maintenance, development, sub-surface testing, movement
analysis, surface and sub-surface interaction, the status of groundwater in Palestine, and
groundwater pollution.
Environmental Planning & Impact Analysis (400576):
Basic concepts for environmental planning, relevant computations for the environmental
impacts, environmental policies in the assessment of air and water quality, noisiness,
energy, vegetation cover, wildlife, and the socio-economic ramifications.
Air Pollution Control (400577):
Sources and characteristics of air pollution and the impact of this pollution. Methods for
the measurement and calibrating air quality and the climatic conditions that dictate the
pollution. Different method of pollution measurement include adsorption, absorption, gas
and vapor technology, water washing, electrolysis, burning, filtration. Efficiency of
commercially available instruments for pollution control and treatment.
Urban & Regional Planning (400578):
Urban planning at city level with a historic background, theory and applications.
Urbanization and environmental and economic ramifications, explanation of the regional
planning and the relationship with transportation, economic, distribution, and population
development.
Waste Management (400579):
Generation and collection of solid waste, storage, and processes used and instruments
utilized in the sorting and reuse and disposal. High risk solid wastes and the management
of solid waste.
Selected Topics in Environmental Engineering (400580):
Selected readings and profound discussions regarding an environmental engineering
topic.
Selected Topics in Biological & Agricultural Sciences (400581):
Selected readings and profound discussions regarding the biological and agricultural
sciences with relative to environmental problems.
Selected Topics in Natural Physical Sciences (400582):
Selected readings and profound discussions regarding the natural sciences with relative to
environmental problems.
Seminar (400591):
Presentation or a term project that addresses a problem of environmental nature in his
specialty or research.
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Study Plan
Course Description
for the
Master Program in Public Health
283
284
The Academic Study Plan for the Master Program in Public Health
Thesis Track
A student is granted a Master Degree in Public Health after the successful completion of
the following requirements:
1. Finishing pre-requisite courses determined by the Department.
2. Completing at least a total 36 credit hours with grade point average of not less
than 2.5 (75%).
1) Compulsory Courses : (21 Credit Hours)
Course Number
401512
401513
401514
401515
Course Name
Credit Hours
Biostatistics I
3
Principles of Epidemiology I
3
Health Services Administration
3
Epidemiology, Prevention and Control of Infectious
3
Diseases II
401516
Epidemiology of Chronic Diseases
3
(Non-Infectious Diseases) III
401517
Maternal and Child Health
3
401518
Health Promotion I
3
401591
Seminar*
0
* A student should attend and participate in classes, and a pass or fail grade is given
accordingly.
2) Elective Courses: (9 credit hours) student must select from the following list
of courses:
Course
Course Name
Credit Hours
Number
401550
Public Health and Environment
3
401551
Health Policies and Planning
3
401552
Sampling Methodology*
3
401553
Fundamentals of Genetic Epidemiology
3
401554
Nutrition and Food Hygiene
3
401555
Health Promotion II
3
401556
Advanced Biostatistics II*
3
401557
Categorical Data Analysis*
3
401558
Mental Health
3
401559
Health Education
3
401561
Special Topics
3
*Perquisite: (401512)
3) Thesis (401599): (6 Credit Hours)
A graduate student must submit a thesis and pass an oral defense related to his/her
thesis. (See Academic Rules and Regulations for Graduate Students).
285
Comprehensive Examination Track
A student is granted a Master Degree in Public Health after the successful completion of
the following requirements:
1. Finishing pre-requisite courses determined by the Department.
2. Completing at least a total 36 credit hours with grade point average of not less
than 2.5 (75%).
1) Compulsory Courses: (24 Credit Hours)
Course
Number
401512
401513
401514
401515
Course Name
Credit Hours
Biostatistics I
3
Principles of Epidemiology I
3
Health Services Administration
3
Epidemiology, Prevention and Control of
3
Infectious Diseases II
401516
Epidemiology of Chronic Diseases
3
(Non-Infectious Diseases) III
401517
Maternal and Child Health
3
401518
Health Promotion I
3
401551
Health Policies and Planning
3
401591
Seminar*
0
* A student should attend and participate in classes, and a pass or fail grade is given
accordingly.
2) Elective Courses: Student must select 12 credit hours from the following list of
courses:
Course
Course Name
Number
401550
Public Health and Environment
401552
Sampling Methodology*
401553
Fundamentals of Genetic Epidemiology
401554
Nutrition and Food Hygiene
401555
Health Promotion II
401556
Advanced Biostatistics II*
401557
Categorical Data Analysis*
401558
Mental Health
401559
Health Education
401561
Special topics
*Perquisite: (401512)
Credit Hours
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3) Comprehensive Examination (401598):
A graduate student must pass a qualifying examination (See Academic Rules and
Regulations for Graduate Students).
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Courses Description
Biostatistics I (401512):
This course is designed to provide students with an introduction to methods and concepts
of statistical analysis. It focuses also on Sampling situations, with special attention to
those occurring in biological sciences. Topics include distributions, tests of hypotheses,
estimation, types of error, significance and confidence levels, sample size.
Principles of Epidemiology I (401513):
This course provides students with Basic epidemiology, types of studies, basics of
scientific research in infectious and chronic diseases.
Health Service Administration (401514):
This course aims at Providing students with the theoretical framework and background to
analyze the environment in which health care organization operate and to determine how
organizations in the health care sector develop and implement strategies to achieve short
term and long term goals. Strategic management theory will be used to integrate
knowledge across functional areas of management.
Epidemiology, Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases (401515):
This course introduces the basic methods for infectious disease epidemiology and case
studies of important disease syndromes and entities. Methods include definitions and
nomenclature, outbreak investigations, disease surveillance, case-control studies, cohort
studies, laboratory diagnosis, molecular epidemiology, dynamics of transmission, and
assessment of vaccine field effectiveness. Case-studies focus on acute respiratory
infections, diarrheal diseases, hepatitis, HIV, tuberculosis, sexually transmitted diseases,
malaria, and other vector-borne diseases.
Great emphasis will be given to the Basic knowledge of infectious diseases of particular
importance to Palestine and Middle East, Studying mode of transmission and ways to
control and prevent the infectious diseases.
Epidemiology of Chronic Diseases (Non-Infectious Diseases) III (401516):
The course aims at screening most of the chronic diseases of importance to Palestine and
to the region. Exploring the risk factors and measures and controls are another focus of
the course. Students should carry a field project to strengthen their knowledge in
epidemiology related to chronic diseases.
Maternal and Child Health (401517):
This course is focuses on the basic needs of mothers and children. Planning and
implementation of health program in Palestine. It also focuses on the enhancement of
health to both mothers and children.
Health Promotion I (401518):
This course is designed to acquaint Students with the program of health promotion in the
country and elsewhere and uses the knowledge to promote our health education system to
raise the health practice in the population.
287
Public Health and Environment (401550):
This course affords Students the opportunity to study the general principles and strategies
concerning dealing with environment and methods to control pollution. Study diseases
resulted from environment and ways to prevent and control those diseases.
Health Planning and Policies (401551):
In this course Students will be equipped with skills for strategic planning in health
policies to promote health in Palestine.
Sampling Methodology (401552):
This course is designed to provide students with Simple random sampling, Control of
bias, organization of data, how to write a proposal for the master thesis.
Fundamentals of Genetic Epidemiology (401553):
The course is designed to teach students about the basic concepts of genetics and
studying the main genetic diseases of importance to the region.
Nutrition and Food Hygiene (401554):
IT focuses on the general and essential understanding of basic knowledge of food
elements that participate in building the human body. Study the value of food and the
role of external factors that affect food patterns and the negative consequences.
Health Promotion II (401555):
This course introduces students to health programs which are used for health planning in
schools and other institutions.
Advanced Biostatistics II (401456):
This course focuses on Test hypotheses for one group or more, equip students with
Statistical analysis programs and test such as SPSS, ANOVA , T-Tests. Students have to
be acquainted with Application of Statistical analysis programs using real projects to
perform during the course.
Categorical Data Analysis (401557):
The course will include: Introduction, discrete distributions, randomization-based
methods, Two-way and n-way tables and Model-based methods.
Mental Health (4015558):
This course is designed to introduce students to major mental disorders, the effect of each
disorders on sufferers, how they are approached by professionals and care professionals.
Health education (401559):
It aims at introducing the main methods on how to find out the best methods to educate
the public on how to avoid infection and other diseases. It focuses also on how to orient
mass media in the aim of changing the public behavior on control diseases.
Special Topics (401561):
This course includes topics of Public Health importance. The contents depend on what a
lecturer wants to teach students on to widen their knowledge in public health issues.
Seminar (401591):
Students in this course will carry out a small project of public health importance and
writes an essay and presents it to the students.
288
Study Plan
Course Description
for the
Master Program in Engineering Management
289
290
The Academic Study Plan for the Master Program in
Engineering Management
Thesis Track
A student is granted a Master Degree in Engineering Management after the successful
completion of the following requirements:
1. Finishing pre-requisite courses determined by the Department.
2. Completing at least a total 36 credit hours with grade point average of not less than
2.5 (75%).
1) Compulsory Courses : (18 Credit Hours)
Course Number
465111
465122
465212
465412
465511
465452
Course Name
Engineering Economy & Finance
Applied Statistics and Design of Experiment
Quality Management
Human Resources Management
Engineering Project Management
Strategic Decision Making
Credit Hours
3
3
3
3
3
3
2) Elective Courses: Student must select 12 credit hours from the following list
of courses:
A. Scope of Development of Leadership Skills:
Course
Course Name
Number
465222
Research and Development Management
465322
Technology Management
465421
Organizational Development and Behavior
465431
Knowledge Management and Globalization
465441
Leadership Management
465532
Crisis Management and Conflict Resolution
B. Scope of
Demand:
Course
Number
465131
465141
465232
465311
465521
465533
Credit Hours
3
3
3
3
3
3
Development of Technical Skills related to Local Market
Course Name
Credit Hours
Supply Chain Management
Simulation Systems
International Standards and Trade
Software Project Management
Risk Assessment and Management
Procurement Management and Contracting
3
3
3
3
3
3
3) Thesis (465601): (6 Credit Hours)
A graduate student must submit a thesis and pass an oral defense related to his/her
thesis. (See Academic Rules and Regulations for Graduate Students).
291
Comprehensive Examination Track
A student is granted a Master Degree in Engineering Management after the successful
completion of the following requirements:
1. Finishing pre-requisite courses determined by the Department.
2. Completing at least a total 36 credit hours with grade point average of not less
than 2.5 (75%).
1) Compulsory Courses: (24 Credit Hours)
Course Number
465111
465122
465212
465322
465412
465511
465532
465452
Course Name
Engineering Economy & Finance
Applied Statistics and Design of Experiment
Quality Management
Technology Management
Human Resources Management
Engineering Project Management
Crisis Management and Conflict Resolution
Strategic Decision Making
Credit Hours
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2) Elective Courses: Student must select 12 credit hours from the following list
of courses:
A. Scope of Development of Leadership Skills:
Course
Course Name
Number
465222
Research and Development Management
465421
Organizational Development and Behavior
465431
Knowledge Management and Globalization
465441
Leadership Management
Credit Hours
3
3
3
3
B. Scope of Development of Technical Skills related to Local Market Demand
Course
Course Name
Credit Hours
Number
465131
Supply Chain Management
3
465141
Simulation Systems
3
465232
International Standards and Trade
3
465311
Software Project Management
3
465521
Risk Assessment and Management
3
465533
Procurement Management and Contracting
3
3) Comprehensive Examination (465603):
A graduate student must pass a qualifying examination (See Academic Rules and
Regulations for Graduate Students).
292
Course Description
Engineering Economy & Finance (465111):
This course is designed to provide students with Advanced topics in engineering
economy and finance including comparison of investment alternatives, techniques of
financial analysis and planning, inflation/taxation, liability management, capital
budgeting, and large-scale feasibility studies of private and public sectors.
Applied Statistics and Design of Experiment (465122):
This course is an overview of methods of data collection and analysis in various fields of
engineering, exposition of experimental design concepts and statistical modeling of data,
role of experimental design in engineering and industries, ANOVA analysis, regression
analysis, factorial design, and response surface methodology.
Supply Chain Management (465131):
This course is an introduction to supply chain, production, distribution, inventory, ecommerce, demand forecast, planning and scheduling, market research/product design,
use of automated IT systems for supply change activities.
Simulation Systems (465141):
This course is designed to provide students with an introduction to simulation systems,
system modeling, animation tools and statistical analysis, building simulated system, use
of graphical user interface for system modeling, various design options for manufacturing
systems, facility layout, and selection of optimum design.
Quality Management (465212):
This course introduces students to advanced topics in quality control, assurance and
quality management, including introduction to statistical quality control, quality function
deployment, process engineering, assessment of quality programs, quality infrastructure,
and international standards.
Research and Development Management (465222):
This course focuses on Necessary conditions for successful company research, research
management in relation to corporate governance, human capital knowledge and knowhow, managing intellectual capital, patent portfolios as strategic planning tool, university
industry partnerships and joint research.
International Standards and Trade (465232):
This course is designed to provide students with Exposure to international standards,
system and product standard, standards versus regulations, standards in quality,
environment, and social responsibility, exposition to IT standards, impact of standards on
trade, the new business environment of WTO and relations to standard, national standards
strategies, and brief overview of the ISO.
Software Project Management (465311):
This course introduces students to Models of IT system procurement, software and
hardware policies, software needs assessment, specifications of IT systems, project
documents, project tendering, negotiation and contracting, software testing techniques,
project documentation, IT system maintenance and technical support.
293
Technology Management (465322):
This course focuses on Planning technological changes in diversified corporations,
understanding
inventions,
implementing
new
technology
in
new
product/services/manufacturing, forecasting impact of technological change, and
forecasting technological change and planning research.
Human Resource Management (465412):
This course is designed to provide students with a Review of basic human resource
management functions, examination of human resource policies, exposition to human
resource laws, human resource techniques including job analysis and design, recruiting,
training, appraisal, retention planning, human resource compensation, and human
resource information systems.
Organizational Development and Behavior (465421):
This course is about Organizational analysis and design, organizational culture,
communication systems, managing external organizations constraints/opportunities,
impact of technology on organization behavior, change management, regulatory
framework, and organizational sustainability.
Knowledge Management and Globalization (465431):
This course focuses on Classification of knowledge, using knowledge for decision
making, impact of international relations, global business environment, use of IT system
in knowledge management, and models of innovation.
Leadership Management (465441):
This course provides students with an exposure to leadership models, progress planning,
motivation models, organizational culture, leaders and manager, attitude management,
human factors in organizational design, and leadership tools.
Strategic Decision Making (465452):
This course is designed to provide students with an introduction to decision making,
multiple attributes decision making techniques, modeling with uncertainty and risk
influence diagrams, game theory methods, linear programming, and assessment of
decision making process.
Engineering Project Management (465511):
This course focuses on Classification of engineering projects, project organization,
project budgeting, project scheduling techniques, resources allocation, materials
distribution and logistics, project information system, construction projects, cost control,
project termination and auditing, claims management, arbitration, project information
system.
Risk Assessment and Management (465521):
This course is an environmental review of dangers of processing plants, classification of
risks in material transfer, processing, storage; analysis of risk effects, use of new
technologies to reduce risk impacts, risks of geographical or meteorological conditions,
and national and environmental standards.
294
Crisis Management and Conflict Resolution (465532):
This course focuses on Assessment of potential risks associated with crisis,
organizational preparedness, information disaster recovery planning, types of conflicts,
legal framework and international laws, conflict resolution models, mediation and
arbitration, and strategies for avoiding conflicts.
Procurement Management and Contracting (465533):
This course is designed to acquaint students with Organizational aspects of procurement,
purchasing planning, suppliers’ management, materials specifications, materials/
information inspection and testing methods, legal aspects of purchasing, contracting,
arbitration, financial implications, liability management, and use of software systems in
procurement system.
295
296
Study Plan
Course Description
for the
Master Program in Taxation Disputes
297
298
The Academic Study Plan for the Master Program in Taxation Disputes
Thesis Track
A student is granted a Master Degree in Taxation Disputes after the successful
completion of the following requirements:
1. Finishing pre-requisite courses determined by the Department.
2. Completing at least a total 36 credit hours with grade point average of not less
than 2.5 (75%).
1) Compulsory Courses: (21 Credit Hours)
Course Number
402511
402512
402513
402514
402515
402516
402517
Course Name
Studies in Taxation Law Identity
Auditing Computerized Data
Studies in Financial & Taxation Legislation
Islamic Banking
Taxation Disputes (1)
Studies In Administrative Law
Studies in Taxation & Monetary Crimes
Credit Hours
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2) Elective Courses: Student must select 9 credit hours from the following list of
courses:
Course
Course Name
Credit
Number
Hours
402518
Evidence Procedures in Taxation Disputes
3
402551
Taxation Disputes(2)
3
402552
Taxation Contemporary Cases
3
402553
Studies in Taxation Exemption in Palestinian Legislation
3
402554
International Trading
3
402555
Studies in Private International Law
3
402556
Advanced Taxation Accounting
3
402557
Studies in the International Commercial Arbitration
3
402558
Taxation Duplicity
3
402559
The Islamic Economy
3
402560
Specialized Studies In Taxation - Practical Cases &
3
Judicial Applications
402561
New Contract Forms
3
402562
Fiscal Policies
3
402563
International Finance
3
3) Thesis (402599): (6 Credit Hours)
A graduate student must submit a thesis and pass an oral defense related to his/her
thesis. (See Academic Rules and Regulations for Graduate Students).
299
Comprehensive Examination Track
A student is granted a Master Degree in Taxation Disputes after the successful
completion of the following requirements:
1. Finishing pre-requisite courses determined by the Department.
2. Completing at least a total 36 credit hours with grade point average of not less
than 2.5 (75%).
1) Compulsory Courses : (21 Credit Hours)
Course Number
402511
402512
402513
402514
402515
402516
402517
Course Name
Studies in Taxation Law Identity
Auditing Computerized Data
Studies in Financial & Taxation Legislation
Islamic Banking
Taxation Disputes (1)
Studies In Administrative Law
Studies in Taxation & Monetary Crimes
Credit Hours
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2) Elective Courses: Student must select 15 credit hours from the following list of
courses:
Course
Number
402518
402551
402552
402553
402554
402555
402556
402557
402558
402559
402560
402561
402562
402563
402564
Course Name
Evidence Procedures in Taxation Disputes
Taxation Disputes(2)
Taxation Contemporary Cases
Studies in Taxation Exemption in Palestinian
Legislation
International Trading
Studies in Private International Law
Advanced Taxation Accounting
Studies in the International Commercial Arbitration
Taxation Duplicity
The Islamic Economy
Specialized Studies In Taxation - Practical Cases &
Judicial Applications
New Contract Forms
Fiscal Policies
International Finance
Specialized Financial Institutions
Credit
Hours
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3) Comprehensive Examination (402598):
A graduate student must pass a qualifying examination (See Academic Rules and
Regulations for Graduate Students).
300
Course Description
Studies in Taxation Law Identity (402511):
This course deals with the autonomy or independence of taxation law and its relation with
other branches of law and the connection between taxation law and the systems of
parliament, the sovereignty of the State and the consequences of the autonomy of taxation
law in terms of the undertakers, the administration of taxation, taxation debt; in addition
to the study of the sources of this law and its interpretation.
Auditing Computerized Data (402512):
This course is designed to introduce students to the ways of using methods for auditing
accounts by relying on random sampling and computerized systems. In addition, this
course deals with computerized/ computational auditing from various aspects primarily
the theoretical and internal supervising and the practical aspect of auditing all the
elements of financial principles.
Studies in Financial & Taxation Legislation (402513):
This course deals with the financial and taxation affairs in the Palestinian constitution. In
addition, this course studies the Palestinian budget law and the most important taxation
legislation whether it pertains to the direct taxation such as income tax or indirect
taxation such as added tax. Furthermore, this course includes a detailed and analytical
study of tax legislation such as the law of income tax or added tax or other types and the
provisions of such types of taxes.
Islamic Banking (402514):
This course deals with the intellectual basis and foundations of Islamic banks primarily
the ideological, investment, development, and social basis. It also deals with the types of
traditional banking operations and the sources of interest in such banks in terms of
accepting deposits or lending loans and regardless of the types and forms of such deposits
or loans which are likely to accrue interest or generate commission or a profit
increase. This course investigates some Islamic banking transactions or operations such
as competition and participation and the sale of profit. It also studies the extra distinctive
operations for Islamic banks such as participation through lending, poor-tax (or al-zakah),
cooperative insurance in addition to dealing with the most important taxation disputes
pertaining to these banks and their expenses.
Taxation Disputes (1) (402515):
This includes taxation disputes, and the identification of the relevant judicial authority to
look into taxation disputes whether such disputes pertain to direct taxes such as income
tax or indirect taxes such as public tax on sales and the importance of finding a specialist
in the type of legislation for taxation disputes. In addition this course deals with the type
of taxation disputes pertaining to income tax which is subject to tax or the type of costs
which should be exempted from taxed income. Furthermore, this course looks at the tax
rates, tax exemptions, tax collections, and other disputes pertaining to direct and indirect
taxes in general.
301
Studies in Administrative Law (402516):
This course investigates in a very detailed and analytical way a particular subject
pertaining to administrative law or administrative legislation/court, and the issue of
authority, functional specialization, administrative decisions, administrative contracts,
public fund and its protection, and tax administration.
Studies in Taxation & Monetary Crimes (402517):
This course focuses on the general theory of tax crimes in terms of providing a definition
of it and its particular nature, its legitimacy and the penal code and the scope and range of
the tax penal law and the reasons for its implementation, the components of the tax
crimes and the penalty and criminal taxation disputes, and finally the provisions of tax
crimes.
Evidence Procedures in Taxation Disputes (402518):
This course includes general provisions on the meaning and rules of evidence, its
procedures, and its written instances; this course looks also at the analogies, the strength
of binding and recognition of the tax matter being decided upon in terms of the
availability of the legal terms which have to be fulfilled; the party to whom such decision
is directed and submitted and the implications of submitting it and declining to accepting
it; and finally the position of the tax administration Bureau of such a decision.
Taxation Disputes (2) (402551):
This course deals with specialized studies in tax disputes in various tax systems such as
the Anglo-Saxony, Latin, and Arab systems with practical applications of these disputes
in addition to international tax disputes.
Taxation Contemporary Cases (402552):
This course includes a study of the most important principles and most modern trends of
public revenues and the concept of tax and income in the economic, legal, and accounting
intellect; it also includes an investigation of the direct tax legislation such as income tax
and other important tax issues pertaining to guarantors such as banks, insurance
companies, and contractors and others with practical applications; in addition to the
investigation of bogus or fictitious transactions and their tax implications and tax
evasions. And finally this course investigates the issue of indirect tax such as public tax
on sale.
Studies in Taxation Exemptions in Palestinian Legislations (402553):
This course deals with tax exemptions in the Palestinian legislations and laws and their
influence in revitalization the economy and achieving justice. In addition, this course
studies the most important laws pertaining to tax exemptions and particularly the one
pertaining to the investment Promotion Act.
International Trading (402554):
This course addresses the study of many of the themes developed in the theory of
exchange, such as the balance of payments and its unit of measurements and how to
control the imbalance in the different exchange rate; in addition to that this course deals
with the theory of international trade pertaining to protection and economic growth
theory and technology.
302
Studies in Private International Law (402555):
This course addresses the most important general principles in the conflict of laws, such
as: support controls (nationality, domicile, will, place of commitment), and adaptability
and referral, and the application of foreign law, and law application impediments. It also
addresses a substantive conflict of jurisdiction (controls and defenses) and the
implementation of foreign judgments (regulations, and conditions).
Advanced Taxation Accounting (402556):
This course deals with the role of accounting and the observer in the calculation of
taxable income and tax due and the identification of revenue and capital expenditure and
the law of the consolidated tax and accepted expenditure, and depreciation, reserves and
allocations
Studies in the International Commercial Arbitration (402557):
This course provides students with a general overview on some aspects of international
trade and introduces students to the definition of international trade law and the nature of
arbitration and its types and forms such as private and formal arbitration, national and
foreign or international arbitration and the international concern for arbitration. In
addition, this course examines some agreements of international trade/commercial
arbitration along with arbitration of tax disputes.
Taxation Duplicity (402558):
This course is designed to introduce students to the definition of taxation duplicity in
terms of its conditions, causes, types, ways of treating and dealing with it, and the
international efforts concerning it. In addition, this course provides a detailed and an
analytical study of a particular agreement for the avoidance of taxation duplicity and tax
evasion of which the State of Palestine happens to be a member. And finally this course
provides a study of some other international agreements pertaining to the avoidance of
taxation duplicity.
The Islamic Economy (402559):
This course looks at the social and economic formation in Islam and studies the features
of fiscal policy in Islam represented in the historical study of financial and ownership
system in the Islamic economy and the ways of dealing with the problems resulting from
the application of such system and the role of the state in the economic activity. And
finally this course deals with the most important public revenues in Islam primarily poor
taxes (or al-zakah) and its role in the allocation and distribution of the individual’s
income and the parameters of public expenditures.
Specialized Studies in Taxation-Practical Cases & Judicial Applications
(402560):
This course includes practical and judicial applications on taxes and their various types; it
also provides an analytical study of the most important principles of judicial taxes.
303
New Contract Forms (402561):
This course deals with the most important types of new contract forms such as:
the financial lease contract (Allizenj), and the holding of trade dependence contract
(FACTORING), and the concession contract (Lafranchaiz), and the knowledge contract
of (Alneuhau), and a license contract to use the patent, and a transfer of technology
contract, and the adoption of security and a reserve contract.
Fiscal Policies (402562):
This course aims at studying the tax theories and analyzing public budgets as a financial
plan for governmental economic activity. This course deals with the components of
governmental expenditures and their importance in accomplishing the economic
objectives of economic policies which are laid out by the state and the ways of funding
such expenditures. And finally this course looks at the relation of governmental
expenditures with economic development.
International Finance (402563):
This course is designed to introduce students to the idea of external sources of funding
and the most important suppliers of such funding or in charge of it, its types and
objectives and its consequences on developing countries primarily on the public budgets
of the state and its relation to taxation.
Specialized Financial Institutions (402564):
This course is designed to acquaint students with the most important financial
corporations such as central banks, commercial and investment banks, and specialized
banks and their role in linking state treasury money through imposed taxes and how it is
being treated as taxes.
304
Study Plan
Course Description
for the
Master Program in Community Mental Health Nursing
305
306
The Academic Study Plan for the Master Program in
Community Mental Health Nursing
Thesis Track
A student is granted a Master Degree in Community Mental Health Nursing after the
successful completion of the following requirements:
1. Finishing pre-requisite courses determined by the Department.
2. Completing at least a total 47 credit hours with grade point average of not less than
2.5 (75%).
1) Compulsory Courses: (31 Credit Hours)
Course
Number
551501
551502
551503
551504
551507
Course Name
Community Mental Health Nursing Contexts
Psychopathology
Mental Health Nursing Assessment in the
Context of Multidisciplinary Assessment \
Theory*
Mental Health Nursing Assessment in the
Context of Multidisciplinary Assessment \
Clinical**
Clinical Psycho-Pharmacology
551508
Credit
Hours
3
3
2
Acute Care 1: Early Intervention and Crisis
Intervention\ Theory
551509
Acute Care 1: Early Intervention and Crisis
Intervention\ Clinical
551510
Case Management \ Theory + Clinical
551512
Psychosocial Rehabilitation & Recovery
(Family intervention) \ Theory + Clinical
551513
Research Methods for Clinical Nursing
Research
551532
Interpersonal Relationships in the Therapeutic
Setting
* Prerequisite: (551502)
**prerequisite: (551502 or concurrent 551503)
307
3
2
3
2
3
4
3
3
2) Elective Courses: Student must select 10 credit hours from the following list
of courses:
Course
Number
551505
551530
551531
551533
551534
551535
551536
551537
551538
551539
551540
551541
551542
Course Name
Counseling and Interviewing Skills
Alternative Therapies in the Area of Mental
Health Nursing \ Theory
Alternative Therapies in the Area of Mental
Health Nursing \ Clinical
Ten Essential Shared Capabilities
Models of Recovering from Mental Illness
Bioethical Decision Making in Mental Health
Introduction to Addictive Behaviors: Theories
of Causation
Contemporary Mental Health Education and
Promotion\ Disease Prevention
Evidence Based Practice in the Area of Mental
Health
Advanced Mental Health Nursing
Culture and Mental Health
Quality Assurance in Mental Health
Care of Care Giver "Supervision”
Credit
Hours
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3) Thesis (551599): (6 Credit Hours)
A graduate student must submit a thesis and pass an oral defense related to his/her
thesis. (See Academic Rules and Regulations for Graduate Students).
308
Course Description
Community Mental Health Nursing Context (551501):
Students will gain an understanding of the fundamentals of modern mental health nursing
practice through an examination of the history of psychiatry and different approaches to
the care of people with mental illness/disorder. The education and role of the mental
health nurse will be the basis of the course, with an introduction to social, ethical and
legal issues and acts.
Psychopathology (551502):
This course is designed to build practical clinical skills in diagnosis, classification of
mental disorders including severe mental illness, epilepsy, neurological disorders and
learning disorders. In addition to the Diagnostic Statistical Mental Disorders (DSM) IV,
the course examines psychopathology from psychodynamic, behavioral, humanistic, and
psychosocial perspectives. This course examines psychopathology and the diagnosis of
psychiatric disorders across the life span as guided by DSM IV.
Mental Health Nursing Assessment in the Context of Multidisciplinary
Assessment\ Theory (551503):
This course provides students with the concepts and skills necessary to conduct the
mental health evaluation of individuals at all points of the life span. Students learn to
collect data guided by the principles of general health screening, DSM IV, therapeutic
interviewing, and comprehensive history taking. A multi-explanation framework is used
to conceptualize case formulation and the examination of differential diagnoses.
Mental Health Nursing Assessment in the Context of Multidisciplinary
Assessment\ Clinical (551504):
The student will be able to assess, diagnose, and intervene with the mentally ill patients
in the community. Case study will be followed to follow this practical part of the course.
Counseling and Interviewing Skills (551505):
This course provides an overview of the counseling profession. The conceptual
framework of counseling is examined along with historical, theoretical, and legal-ethical
issues. Discussion focuses on how the novice counselor approaches situations, uses skills,
and develops a unique human-to-human relationship with clients. Topics such as
spirituality, philosophy, diversity, and post-modernism are woven into these discussions.
Research and emerging trends also are considered.
Clinical Psychopharmacology (551507):
Course focuses on principles of psychopharmacological treatment, mechanisms of action,
and selection of pharmacological agents used to treat psychiatric disorders across the life
span.
309
Acute Care 1: Early Intervention and Crises Intervention\ Theory (551508):
The student will and understand the basic intervention in dealing with acute care such as
psychotic patients, know the clues of relapse and acute cases. Also during this course the
student will be able to early identify any stressors leading to outburst of the psychiatric
disorders.
Post Traumatic Stress disorder (PTSD) will be stressed as the basic concept for this
course, the student will be able to define, identify, and prevent the occurence of PTSD.
Acute Care 1: Early Intervention and Crisis Intervention\ Clinical (551509):
In the practical feild esspecially in the community based clinics the student will practice
the concepts of PTSD and be able to releive acute stress by the way of depreiving
techneque and other councelling modalities for the purpose of preventing the ocurence of
PTSD.
Case Management\ Theory+ Clinical (551510):
The course of case management designed to enable the students to be familiar with case
management approaches, the effective collaborative role of the nurse will be stressed, the
community nurse considered the most important familiar professional person with the
patients psychiatric problems forethat the nurse can work with, psychologist, psychiatrist,
social workers, and other persons and agencies for the benefit of the patient care plan and
effective recovery process.
Psychosocial Rehabilitation & Recovery -Family Intervention\ (Theory+
Clinical) (551512):
The most important part of the community mental health nursing care plan is to focus on
the role of the patients family. Assessment of the component of the family, history of any
psychiatric diseases, and general assessment of any relevant information relevant to the
patient problem. Psychoeducation of the family to be an active agent during the follow up
care of the patients and helping in monitoring and detecting any relapse symptoms that
may arise in the patient behaviour. In addition, the family should encouraged to work in
team work to give an effective assistant. All these practices will be gained by the
community mental health students.
The social, housing, work type and place, and all other relevant community factors will
be assessed for the purpose of gaining the important methods of training and
rehabilitation in a manner of recovery of the patient as by concentrating to engage him in
the social, occupational, and other community context without focusing to treat his
symptoms.
Research Methods for Clinical Nursing Research (551513):
This course in research methods provides the student with advance skills and knowledge
to evaluate research and to develop research plans. Topics include purposes and types of
research, study designs, sampling, measurement, and data collection strategies. The
course provides the student with exposure to the process of identifying clinical research
problems, critically reviewing pertinent literature, and formulating a scholarly praxis
prospectus. The course will help students for their praxis of a master’s thesis. Basic
experimental, quasi- and non-experimental research designs and methods are examined
with an emphasis on developing a critical approach to examining the research literature in
counseling.
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Alternative Therapies in the Area of Mental Health Nursing\ Theory (551530):
This course examines models of therapies in the area of mental health including group
psychotherapy. Critical thinking, using clinical examples and case studies, is
emphasized.. Students learn how to use the group psychotherapy and other treatment
modalities such as art, music, and other therapeutic modalities to help people maintain
emotional health and to deal with psychological problems.
Alternative Therapies in the Area of Mental Health Nursing\ Clinical (551531):
During this practical course the student will be able to demonstrate, psychotherapy, music
and art therapy and also relaxation therapy in a basic way of gaining practice.
Interpersonal Relationships in the Therapeutic Setting (551532):
Mental Health nurses are involved with numerous therapeutic relationships with a wide
range of people. This includes members of the mental health care team, supportive
workers, clients and their families. The basic requirement of successful mental health
nursing practice, is their ability to form effective relationship with each of these
groups and in particular, with the clients and their families.
Ten Essential Shared Capabilities (551533):
During this course the student will be able to define the basic ethical concepts that needed
when dealing with psychiatric patients. These ethical concepts combined from ten points
that should be considered. Furtheremore the students will be examined for their
application of this process during clinical field. The student will be able to identify and
practice the method of 10 essential shared capabilities also the implementation plan
should be stressed.
Model of Recovering from Mental Illness (551534):
Recovery is an approach to mental disorder that emphasizes and supports each
individual's potential for recovery. Recovery is seen within the model as a personal
journey, that will involve a basic concepts and practice about developing hope, a secure
base and sense of self, supportive relationships, empowerment, social inclusion, coping
skills, and meaning.
Bioethical Decision-Making in Mental Health
(551535):
This course presents fundamental ethical principals and their application to legal and
related professional issues in the field of counseling. Ethical codes, standards of conduct,
and the law will be reviewed. Professional organization guidelines will be addressed.
Introduction to Addictive Behaviours: Theories of Causation (551536):
This course will provide a foundation for the understanding of addiction utilizing a
variety of theories of causation. Evaluation and assessment skills will be taught.
Theoretical models upon which to base clinical practice will be discussed.
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Contemporary Mental Health Education and Promotion\ Disease Prevention
(551537):
The purpose of this didactic course is to prepare the Community Mental Health Nurse
student to identify and implement appropriate health promotion and disease prevention
strategies across the lifespan. The focus is on the advanced practice nursing of individuals
in primary care settings.
Evidence Based Practice in Mental Health (551538):
The primary goal of this course is to promote an evidence-based approach to nursing
practice. Evidence-based findings for nursing practice will be evaluated in terms of racial,
ethnic, and socioeconomic relevance. An understanding of the research process,
applicable theories, organizational dynamics, and leadership functions are applied to the
design and process of implementing evidence-based practice in health care settings.
Advanced Mental Health Nursing (551539):
The purpose of this didactic course is to prepare Community Mental Health Nurse
student to assess, diagnose, and manage selected health care needs of adults with
psychiatric-mental health concerns. The focus is on advanced practice nursing with adults
and families in primary and acute care settings. Emphasis is placed on the wellness,
pathophysiology, and epidemiology underlying acute and chronic psychiatric-mental
health problems.
This course will introduce students to complementary theoretical perspectives used in
mental health nursing including Peplau's theory of interpersonal relationships, the
behaviourist perspective, the cognitive approach, the psychoanalytic perspective, and the
humanist perspective.
Culture and Mental Health (551540):
This course will explore the various aspects of culture and their impact on mental health
and communities in terms of health care needs and provision. In particular, it will
examine in detail the culture of peoples and how this impacts upon the delivery of mental
health care to these communities. Further, nurses working in communities with a
culturally diverse background need to be able to deliver their care in a culturally safe
manner.
Quality Assurance in Mental Health (551541):
During this course the main subjects that will be stressed are national mental health
policy, mental health programs, primary health care facility, outpatient mental health
facility, inpatient mental health facility, residential facility for the elderly mentally.
The student will gain the basic evidenced based information about quality of care in
Palestine regarding mental health.
Care of Care Giver”Supervision” (551542):
During this course the student will gain the ability to guide and to supervise the
community mental health activities and also the team. He learns to supervise the quality
of care that proposed to the mentally ill patients in, addition the ability to follow,
coordinate facilitate, will be gained during this course.
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Study Plan
Course Description
for the
Master Program in the Physical Education
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The Academic Study Plan for the Master Program in the Physical Education
Thesis Track
A student is granted a Master Degree in the Physical Education after the successful
completion of the following requirements:
1. Finishing pre-requisite courses determined by the Department.
2. Completing at least a total 36 credit hours with grade point average of not less
than 2.5 (75%).
1) Compulsory Courses: (18 Credit Hours)
Course
Number
417311
417312
417313
417314
417316
417329
Course Name
Research Design & Statistical Methods
Physiology of Exercise
Theories of Physical Training
Measurement and Evaluation in Physical
Education
Research Seminar in Master Theses
Curricula & Teaching Design in Physical
Education
Credit
Hours
3
3
3
3
3
3
2) Elective Courses: Student must select 12 credit hours from the following list of
courses:
Course
Number
417301
417302
417315
417320
417321
417322
417323
417324
417325
417326
417327
417328
Course Name
Special Physical Education
Contemporary Issues in Physical Education &
Sport
Organization & Sport Administration
Sport Injuries and Physiotherapy
Motor Learning & Control
Advanced Studies in Sport Psychology
Health & Physical Fitness
Technology and Physical Education
Sociology of Sport
Sport Marketing
Nutrition & Physical Performance
Biomechanics
Credit
Hours
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3) Thesis (417399): (6 Credit Hours)
A graduate student must submit a thesis and pass an oral defense related to his/her
thesis. (See Academic Rules and Regulations for Graduate Students).
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Comprehensive Examination Track
A student is granted a Master Degree in the Physical Education after the successful
completion of the following requirements:
1. Finishing pre-requisite courses determined by the Department.
2. Completing at least a total 36 credit hours with grade point average of not less
than 2.5 (75%).
1) Compulsory Courses: (24 Credit Hours)
Course
Number
417311
417312
417313
417314
417315
417316
417322
417329
2)
Course Name
Research Design & Statistical Methods
Physiology of Exercise
Theories of Physical Training
Measurement and Evaluation in Physical
Education
Organization & Sport Administration
Research Seminar in Master Theses
Advanced Studies in Sport Psychology
Curricula & Teaching Design in Physical
Education
Credit
Hours
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Elective Courses: Student must select 12 credit hours from the following list
of courses:
Course
Number
417301
417302
417320
417321
417323
417324
417325
417326
417327
417328
Course Name
Special Physical Education
Contemporary Issues in Physical Education &
Sport
Sport Injuries and Physiotherapy
Motor Learning & Control
Health & Physical Fitness
Technology and Physical Education
Sociology of Sport
Sport Marketing
Nutrition & Physical Performance
Biomechanics
Credit
Hours
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3) Comprehensive Examination (417398):
A graduate student must pass a qualifying examination (See Academic Rules and
Regulations for Graduate Students).
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Course Description
Special Physical Education (417301):
This course aims to give students a clear idea of the disabled and how to classify them
into groups taking into account the value of educational and psychological care needed
for them, as well as the revised definition programs appropriate for each category of
them. The course includes some exposure to the kinds of disabilities, the degree and
extent of the need for special programs for persons with disabilities, and the role of
physical education in helping the disabled and the administration and management of
physical education programs. This course also introduces students to how they should
modify and adapt games and physical activities for persons with disabilities including the
tools and equipment for disabled sport. It also looks at the trends towards the integration
of the physically disabled in schools, and the development of measurements and tests of
various aspects of disabilities, and providing competitive sport for the disabled.
Contemporary Issues in Physical Education & Sport (417302):
This course aims to introduce students to the contemporary issues which are related to
physical education, sports and discussion (such as professionalism and hobby, doping,
hooliganism, has the potential sports, educational qualification of the coach, women's
sports, politics, sports, economy and sports) and other important issues.
Research Design & Statistical Methods (417311):
This course is a general review of scientific research and the steps and mechanisms
involved in formulating the research plan, hypotheses, and variables along with the
descriptive statistics and the concept of design, its objectives and principles. It deals also
with the types of designs by using parametric & non-parametric statistical tests, design
analysis of variance, analysis of covariance design, studies, relational analysis, multiple
regression, and multivariate analysis of variance and a square Kay and methods of
analysis using statistical packages for social sciences “SPSS” computer and other
programs used in the statistical analysis.
Physiology of Exercise (417312):
This course aims at studying the functions of the physiology/organs of the human body
during physical exercise or exertion.
This course includes also a study of human
physiological, anatomical, lung, heart, nerve and energy-producing systems, respiratory
infections - pneumonia - cardiovascular- the league, the nervous system, metabolic
processes and energy systems, and endocrine glands, hormones, enzymes, and heat
control with a focus on the response and adaptation of the various organs of the body for
the effort and physical training - and body composition, and steroids. This course
includes also a focus on physiological and theoretical training in sports, genetics and
physical performance, and the impact of environmental factors on physical performance
and muscle fatigue and its impact on performance. This course includes a practical part
which is conducting a number of laboratory experiments and field laboratory for some
parameters such as maximum consumption of oxygen and the threshold of non-oxygen
and the ability and capacity to tolerate lack of oxygen and body composition.
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Theories of Physical Training (417313):
This course aims to introduce students to the theory and scientific methods used in the
field of training. This course includes the foundations for scientific training, and the
structure and organization of free training and its components, and types of instinctive
training, and repetitive, mixed-ring & circular.
This course provides examples of annual and daily plans of training. It also provides
students with tips on physical and psychological preparation along with the acquisition of
skills and methods of planning. It introduces students to the impact of the environmental
factors on physical performance and muscle fatigue. And finally, this course affords
students the opportunity to do some real and a practical application in terms of knowing
how the level of oxygen or lack of has effect on their physical performance.
Theories of Physical Training (417313):
This course aims to introduce students to the theory and scientific methods used in the
field of training. The course includes the foundations of scientific training, and the
structure and organization of free training and its components, and types of instinctive
training, and repetitive, mixed-ring & circular. And examples of annual and daily training
plans; and plans for the Service training and circuit training small and how great
preparation, physical preparation, psychological, skill, and tactical, and methods of
training young people, sports and selection methods, and methods of preparation of
training programs and evaluation, and analysis of games using the field methods and
modern technology. Finally, this course includes practice which is part of a number of
field trials of various themes decision.
Measurement and Evaluation in Physical Education (417314):
This course aims to introduce students to the basic concepts of measurement and
evaluation in physical education, and to provide students with information about the
scientific properties of testing and evaluating the various aspects of physical education
programs and various aspects of physical and psychological skills and ways to develop
tests in the field; in addition, this course is designed to focus on evaluation and the steps
for setting up the evaluating programs and criteria for evaluation of such programs. The
course aims to study the establishment of standards and levels, and expose students to
learn the different types of field tests of physical fitness, mobility and skill,
psychological, and management practices and application of devices used, in addition to
the practical application of field and laboratory for some tests, and how to achieve a
predictive equations using the regression coefficient in the field of physical and
Anthropometric measurements and physiological, and building batteries through the use
of factor analysis.
Organization & Sport Administration (417315):
This course aims to equip students with the basic principles of administration and
management in general and applications areas of physical education, both of planning or
implementation or follow-up or supervision or coordination or leadership. The course
deals with the general principles of administration and management such as management
of sports session, concerts, sport events and how to prepare records and reports, and be
skillful at time management to the sports administrators; in addition to examining the
legal dimensions in sports such as error of neglect. The course provides students with the
opportunity to learn how to prepare for the Arab Championship, Continental, and all
international requirements, in addition to become acquainted with the regulations and
laws of associations, clubs, sports organizations and theories of leadership and their
applications in sport.
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Research Seminar in Master Theses (417316):
This course aims at introducing the student to the chapters of the thesis, the elements of
each chapter and the conditions to be provided in each element, and methods of
documentation in the text and list of references and sources for obtaining information,
whether written or computerized, and how to provide constructive criticism and
evaluation of an M.A. degree in the light of specific criteria, and scientific research
published in scientific journals and the elements that must be included in the research, in
addition, students would be called on to prepare a research plan on a particular subject.
Sport Injuries and Physiotherapy (417320):
This course aims to introduce students to the type of knowledge of different types of
injuries suffered by athletes in various events and sports - and to learn how to attend to
such various types of injuries while avoiding complications. Furthermore, this course
deals with common types of injuries occur in sport in general such as cuts, bruises,
dislocations, fractures, rupture, and muscle contraction, as well as physical therapy to
prepare the players and better equip them to return to competition. It also includes
preventive methods to be observed, which can prevent most sports injuries, with
knowledge of first aid, in addition to the tests used to diagnose these injuries, as well as
to identify some of the devices used in physical therapy and how they work and function
individually.
Motor Learning & Control (417321):
This course aims to introduce students to theories of learning and stages of motor
learning and the nervous/neural basis for learning motor skills and the various factors
affecting motor skill acquisition and development. In addition students will be introduced
to the work of analyzing the work of learning mechanisms and methods of information
processing and memory boxes, sovereignty brain and motor skills, and different models
of learning and movement control, memory systems and individual differences and
measurement of motor skill, in addition to the practical application of methods and
devices used in the study and measurement of motor learning such as the study of anxiety
in the learning stages information processing, motor control through the use of various
types of reaction and feedback, fatigue dealing with information and its impact on motor
learning, perception, and kinesthetic sense, and its impact on memory, in addition to
motor behavior.
Advanced Studies in Sport Psychology (417322):
This course aims to introduce students to psychological theories and their applications in
sports, and the impact of psychological factors on the different physical performance of
athletes and methods of use of those factors in the development of the level of
performance for athletes. The course includes the study of motivation in physical activity,
anxiety, aggression, and self-confidence, values, aptitudes, attitudes and personal
characteristics of the athletes, and the nature of nerve stimulation and their relationship to
the performance level of sports/ physical training skills. In addition, this course provides
students with the methods of psychometrics in sport, as well as the clarification of some
of the methods used in the preparation of athletes psychologically for sports games, such
as developing their ability to focus, and pay attention and review the use of mental
relaxation and modern techniques, and to maintain a good psychological condition.
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Health & Physical Fitness (417323):
This course aims to introduce students to the relationship between physical fitness and
physical activity and the pattern of modern life on the one hand and between
contemporary diseases and health problems suffered by the individual on the other. The
present course is a study of the role of physical activity in coronary heart disease, high
blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, joint pain and lower back ... etc.. The course also deals
with the physiological effects resulting from the being lethargic and lack of physical
movement or exercise and the positive impact of physical activity on various body
functions and metabolism during rest and ways to measure the field and laboratory, and
the mechanism of energy balance in the body, and the role of exercise in weight control
programs, and maintain the appearance, and health benefits of physical fitness, and
cardiovascular fitness - Psychological, and physical fitness. And finally, this course
introduces students to the integrated methods of preparing fitness programs associated
with health benefits for different age groups, and methods of measurement.
Technology and Physical Education (417324):
This course introduces students to the holistic use of computer and technology in physical
education, such as education and computer learning assistant computer simulation, and to
identify the steps for setting up a computerized educational software in the field of sports,
and the use of technology in teaching courses such as anatomy, physiology, and teaching
methods and skills, and biomechanics, and introduce students to the program of statistical
packages for Social Sciences (SPSS) to assist them in data analysis and interpretation of
particular theses, in addition to introducing the student to learn how to carry out research
for scientific studies and journals using the Internet.
Sociology of Sport (417325):
This course aims to introduce students to concepts related to sports as a social
phenomenon and to the social theories and their applications in sports. It also focuses
on the role of sport in various social institutions and their impact on the culture of
society. The course will discuss the process of socialization through sports and
sporting relations between groups and its dynamics, and introduces students to the
concept of membership in the sport, hooliganism and intolerance in sports, hobby and
professional, and sport for all, social beliefs and misconceptions about physical
education, and the impact of international conflicts on the performance of the
international Olympic Movement. It also focuses on the role of women and sports, and
the methods of development of social relations in the sports field, and the methods of
measuring social relations sports.
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Sport Marketing (417326):
This course aims to introduce students to the concepts related to marketing in sports, its
components and steps, and its role in the success of local, regional, and international
tournaments and the economic dimension of sport, and having exposure to some of the
global models used for sports marketing. In addition, this course aims at developing
student's ability to prepare a blueprint for marketing of sports events, in all its
dimensions.
Nutrition & Physical Performance (417327):
This course aims to introduce students to the relationship between nutrition and
physical nature of the composition and physical performance of the athlete. The course
includes a study of the types of food and its sources, and the calorific values of foods,
nutritional requirements of an athlete, and pre-competition meal, vitamins and minerals
and their role in physical performance, fluid and electrolytes, and nutritional
supplements such as cretin, protein and carbohydrates and their impact on performance
and body composition in athletes. This course provides students with the tips on how
to prepare food programs for athletes commensurate with the physical activity practice,
as well as to learn about some of the programs on the computerized food programs.
Biomechanics (417328):
This course aims to introduce students to the principles and rules of dynamic mechanical,
and manpower operating on the human body and the consequent effects of, and provide
the basic concepts of mechanics, which helps students understand the nature of the
humanitarian movement and the analysis of sports technique. It also includes a study of
the external forces affecting the movements such as gravity and friction in water, air,
angular movement, and the moment of inertia and their applications in sport. Through
practice students will learn how to recognize some laboratory methods and analyze the
movements, such as determining the center of gravity of the body of sports and speed
control and acceleration, in addition to working on a kinetic analysis of some events and
sports skills using modern scientific methods, imaging and computerized programs are
used in the area, such as video cameras, three-dimensional and plate device to measure
the strength and muscle activity (EMG).
Curricula & Teaching Design in Physical Education (417329):
This course aims to introduce students to the basic concepts in the curricula of physical
education curriculum and to have access to local, Arab and international curricula for the
various stages of study and work on the analysis and critique, as well as curriculum
evaluation, complementary education between physical education and other subjects. It
also aims to look at the modern teaching methods in physical education, and ways to
prepare students to become teachers, and the methods of feedback, and uses of modern
technology: audio-visual and audio - visual teaching and evaluation of the educational
process – learning. Furthermore, this course is designed to introduce students to the
general designs for teaching and their applications in sports, in addition to developing the
concept of economy of knowledge and life skills at schools.
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Third
Programs in High Specialization Certificate in
Medicine
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Study Plan
Course Description
Program in High Specialization Certificate
in Family Medicine
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INTRODUCTION
World Organization of Family Doctors defines the general practitioner as the physician
who is primarily responsible for providing comprehensive health care to every individual
seeking medical care, and arranging for other health personnel to provide services where
necessary. According to the American academy of family Physicians, the specialty is
three dimensional, combining knowledge and skill with a unique process. The patientphysician relationship in the context of the family is central to this process and
distinguishes family practice from other specialties.
Palestine has undergone dramatic changes in the past ten years since the establishment of
Palestinian National Authority. The health of the people of Palestine became the
responsibility of the Palestinian Ministry of Health. The Palestinian Faculty of Medicine
was established and is graduating top-notch doctors, and many steps were taken to form a
Palestinian health system.
At the present time there is no educational program for generalist/family physician in
Palestine. An effort by the Royal Faculty for generalists in UK in collaboration with the
Ministry of Health to evaluate the general practice in Palestine was made but no formal
residency training program was established.
Most of the surrounding Arab and Islamic countries have recognized the specialty of
family medicine /general practice, and have established their formal training programs.
Family Medicine in Palestine is still struggling to be born as a specialty. The
restructuring of Palestinian health system along with the political and economic
challenges require serious consideration of establishing family medicine training
program. Improvements in the quality of care provided by Family Physicians are likely to
result in increased requirements of material and manpower at the primary care
level. Collaboration between the Ministry of Health, the faculty of Medicine, the
Palestinian Medical association, and the Palestinian Medical council can help to have a
solid training program.
MISSION
Train medical doctors to become competent community oriented family physicians
capable of providing comprehensive and continuous health care to their patients in the
context of the family.
STRUCTURAL FRAMEWORK
The family medicine residency program is a four-year training program.
Training will take place at the teaching hospitals affiliated with An-Najah University, and
at the primary health care centers of the Palestinian Ministry of Health.
The training will comply with the requirements for family practice of the Arab Board of
Medical specialties. Both block and longitudinal formats are utilized.
Principles of continuity of care, psychosocial aspects of disease, and health prevention
and promotion are emphasized all through the four years of training.
PRINCIPLES OF FAMILY MEDICINE
An-Najah University, Faculty of Medicine, Family Medicine Training program will be
built upon the principles of the specialty. At the end of the training program, the trainee
will be expected to:
1. Adequately and appropriately diagnose and manage common medical problems, both
acute and chronic.
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2. Apply the methods of disease prevention and health promotion.
3. Demonstrate the appropriate attitude of caring physician; dedicated to developing
good relationship with patients, families, and the community meeting their needs and
recognizing their expectations.
4. Play the role of the patient’s advocate; particularly when the latter is referred to
secondary or tertiary care centers.
5. Provide continuous care for the patient’s physical, emotional and social problems.
6. Apply acceptable principles and practices related to health service planning,
organization, administration, research, and quality assurance at the level of the
primary health care delivery system.
7. Coordinate patient’s management at all levels of health care.
8. Determine the disease patterns of the community and subsequently implement and
evaluate the most cost-effective anticipatory care programs (prevention and/or health
education.
9. Recognize the importance of continuing education and practice evidence based
Medicine.
10. Be able to recognize, and deal with issues of medico-legal matter.
11. Be able to critically appraise medical literature.
SKILLS
At the end of the residency program, the graduating resident should acquire the
following skills:
1) Demonstrate ability to build a therapeutic doctor-patient relationship.
2) Communicate effectively with patients and family, including situations related to end
of life issues and/or serious or dangerous conditions.
3) Take a complete history focusing on the biopsychosocial background of the condition
and applying the patient-centered model.
4) Perform complete physical examination relevant to the condition or complaint
5) Perform certain diagnostic and therapeutic procedures relevant to primary care
6) Interpret all laboratory and x-ray results commonly used in primary care
7) Know the composition, effects, side effects, indications and dosage of the commonly
used drugs.
8) Apply counseling and patient education processes and materials into practice.
Required Courses to obtain the higher certificate in Family Medicine Specialty:
I- General courses for acquiring high certificate in Medicine(18 credit hours):
1- Compulsory courses (15 credit hours)
2- Selective courses (3 credit hours)
II- Family Medicine Specialty courses Requirements-all are compulsory- (30 credit
hours)
III- Total=48 credit hours
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The following tables summarize all these courses and credit hours:
I- General courses for acquiring high certificate in Medicine (18 credit hours):
1- Compulsory courses (15 credit hours)
Course Number Course Name
540161
540162
540163
540193
Total
Credit hour
Clinical research Methods
Medical ethics
Health Management
Research Project
3
3
3
6
15
2- Selective courses (3 credit hours) one of the following courses
Course Number Course Name
Credit hour
540164
540165
Total
Clinical Nutrition
Applied Epidemiology
3
3
3
II- Family Medicine Specialty courses Requirements-all are compulsory- (30
credit hours):
Course
Number
540171
540191
540192
540182
540181
540184
540173
540172
540183
540186
540185
Total
Course Name
Introduction to Family Medicine
Family Medicine I
Family Medicine II
Internal Medicine
Pediatrics
Psychiatry
Obstetrics and Gynecology
General Surgery and Emergency:
a. General Surgery
Credit
Hours
2
4
7
3
3
2
2
2
Training
months
1
3
11
6
4
3
3
4
2
b. Orthopedics
1
c. Emergency Medicine
Basic Specialties for Family Medicine
a. Dermatology
b. Ophthalmology
c. Radiology
d. Otolarynology (ENT)
Elective Rotation
Community Medicine
1
4
1
1
1
1
2
3
44
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2
0
3
30
Course Description
I- General courses for acquiring high certificate in Medicine (18 credit hours):
1- Clinical Research Methods (540161) 3 CH (compulsory)
The aim of this course is to enable the students to perform and manage clinical and
medical research based on scientific methods. Standard scientific methods, the ethical
and legal issues are going to be emphasized in teaching research methods for
applying research on human beings .This is important in setting up local guidelines
conforming with the international standards for applying clinical research methods in
Palestine.
2- Medical Ethics (540162) 3 CH (compulsory)
This course will discuss the general knowledge of medical ethics with emphasis on
the philosophical and legal basis of this science. The students then will learn how to
apply these basis on their medical practice ,how to deal with ethical dilemmas
according to each specific medical specialty.
3- Health Management (540163) 3 CH (compulsory)
This course will introduce the student to the basis of health management. The
concepts of efficient and cost effective health management and its impact on daily
work and during crisis are to be emphasized. Components and characteristics of local
health management together with the importance of its impact on the local
community will be highlighted.
4- Research Project (540193) 6 CH (compulsory)
The family physician should be able to conduct basic research and write scientific
reports
Contents:
Planning followed by data collection can begin at any time after the end of the
community medicine course block. However, the major part of this activity should take
place during the eleven months allocated for the family medicine rotation. According to
the type and size of the problem chosen, the resident under supervision will divide his
time between:
a- Writing the protocol
b- Reviewing the literature
c- Conducting field exercise
d- Tabulate, analyze, and write report
-Methods of instructions:
1- Personal consultation with the supervisor, advisor as well as other experts in the
field.
2- Supervised field work
3- Guided reading and library work
4- Self learning
5- Problem solving
-Evaluation:
The project will be assessed by two examiners one from within the residency program
and one from outside the program. If the two examiners pass the candidate, he will be
graded as “pass”. If one examiner fails the candidate, the project will be assessed by a
third independent examiner.
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5- Clinical Nutrition (540164) 3 CH (Selective)
There is an increasing need to teach the future doctors theoretical and applied basics of
clinical nutrition. Nutrition as important factor in treatment and prevention of diseases,
and effect of nutrition on wellness and good health. Study of diseases associated with
food industry and genetically prepared food. Special importance is to be given for
common medical illness and metabolic disorders in relation to diet such as Diabetes,
hypertension, and obesity.
6- Applied Epidemiology (540165) 3 CH (Selective)
This course aims at applying the basic concepts in studying epidemiology on specific
medical observations. The application of epidemiology to the medical specialty and to
the local medical needs will be emphasized. Students will learn how to survey
important clinical diseases or observations, prepare epidemiological reports , and
understand importance of epidemiology in relation to his field. This is going to be done
through lectures and site training.
II- Family Medicine Specialty courses Requirements-all are compulsory- (30 credit
hours)
All the following rotations must be finished during the four year residency program:
1)-
INTRODUCTION TO FAMILY MEDICINE(540171) 2 CH
-DURATION: (1month)
-CONTENTS:
1- Concepts, principles and methods of primary health care (PHC) and family
medicine.
2- Introduction to the residency program, its history, development, content and
requirement
3- The role of PHC and family Medicine in promoting the health of people
4- The future career of residents
5- Introduction to the system of PHC in Palestine
6- Introduction to the role of Family physician worldwide and in Palestine.
7- Medical ethics
-PROCESS OF LEARNING/TRAINING:
1- Meeting with teaching staff and trainers to introduce the students to the staff
2- An open discussion about the program, its components, process of training and
evaluation including response to all students questions and views
3- Lecture with audiovisual aids
4- Group discussion
5- Problem oriented seminars
6- Visits to health centers
All needs a minimum of 80 contact hours
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-EVALUATION METHODS:
1- Continuous assessment
2- Final clinical examination
2)-
INTERNAL MEDICINE(540182) 3 CH
-DURATION: (6months)
-CONTENTS:
At the end of the different Internal Medicine rotations, each resident should:
1. Attain the following skills:
a) Complete history taking including: Chief Complaint, present illness, review of
systems, past medical and surgical history, family history, GYN history, medication
history, allergy, and forms of alternative or complementary medicine used.
b) General physical examination and relevant examination as related to different
organs and systems.
c) Performance and interpretation of diagnostic procedures commonly used in
primary care:
- EKG tracing
- Lumbar puncture
- Tuberculin skin test
- Peritoneal tap
- Pleural tap
- Bone marrow aspiration and biopsy
-Joint aspiration
d) Interpretation of commonly used laboratory tests
e) Interpretation of certain specialized laboratory tests:
- ABG’s
- Pulmonary function tests
- Thyroid function tests
- Growth hormone and other pituitary hormones
- Adrenal hormones
- Sex hormones
f) Interpretation of certain X-Ray findings:
- CXR: Pneumonias, Cardiomegaly, Vascularity
- KUB: Air under diaphragm, Obstruction
- CT: Brain, chest, abdomen.
- MRI: Brain, Musculoskeletal
- Common fractures
g) Performance of certain therapeutic procedures:
- Local steroid injection
2. Perform the following life saving procedures and interventions:
a) CPR
b) Cardioversion
c) Intubation
d) Relieving life threatening Pneumothorax
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3. Be able to investigate, diagnose and treat the following common symptoms and
signs:
a) As related to the Cardiovascular System:
- Chest Pain
- High Blood Pressure
- Syncope
- Leg Edema
- Irregular Rhythm
- Dyspnea
- Palpitations
- Heart Murmurs
b) As related to the Respiratory System:
- Dyspnea
- Cough
- Hemoptysis
- Pleural Effusion
- Pulmonary Nodule
- Wheezing
c) As related to the Digestive System:
- Heartburn
- Epigastric Pain
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Dysphagia
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Melena
- Hematemesis
- Hematochezia
- Abdominal Distention
- Ascitis
- Jaundice
d) As related to the Genitourinary System:
- Pyuria
- Hematuria
- Microalbuminuria
- Proteinuria
- Casts
- Dysuria
- Frequency, Urgency
- Penile Discharge
- Scrotal Pain, Masses and Swelling
- Genital lesions
e) As related to the Musculoskeletal System:
- Neck Pain
- Shoulder Pain
- Back Pain
- Hip Pain
- Knee Pain
- Foot Pain
- Arthralgia(s)
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- Arthritis: Monoarticular, polyarticular
f) As related to the Nervous System:
- Headache
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Tremor
- Seizures
- Dementia
- Paresis and Paralysis
- Coma
g) As related to the Endocrine System:
- Thyroid Nodule
- Enlarged thyroid
- Hirsutism
- Polyuria, Polydipsia
- Hypoglycemia
- Polydipsia
- Hyperphagia
- Infertility
- Menstrual changes
- Weight problems
h) As related to the Hematopoietic System:
- Anemia
- Polycythemia
- Leukocytosis
- Leucopenia
- Lymphadenopathy
i) Constitutional and Non-Differentiated Symptoms:
- Weakness and Fatigue
- Weight Loss
- Fever
4. Demonstrate fundamental knowledge of the long term management of the
following chronic conditions:
a) As related to the Cardiovascular System:
- Stable Angina
- Heart Failure
- Valvular Heart Disease – both Congenital and Acquired
- Arrhythmias and Conduction Disorders
- Hypertension
- Thrombophlebitis
b) As related to the Respiratory System:
- COPD
- Asthma
- Tuberculosis
- Lung Cancer
c) As related to the Digestive System:
- Peptic Ulcer
- Diverticulosis
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- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Malabsorption
- Liver Cirrhosis
d) As related to the Genitourinary System:
- Nephrotic Syndrome
- Uremia
- Nephrolithiasis
e) As related to the Musculoskeletal System:
- Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Connective Tissue Diseases
- Crystal Induced Arthritis
- Sacroileitis and Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Osteoperosis
f) As related to the Nervous System:
- Cerebrovascular Diseases
- Migraine and Other Vascular Headaches
- Dementia
- Seizures Disorders
g) As related to the Endocrine System:
- Endemic Goiter
- Hypothyroidism
- Hyperthyroidism
- Thyroiditis
- Cushing Syndrome
- Addison’s Syndrome
- Diabetes Mellitus Type I and II
- Hyperlipoproteinemia
- Pituitary Insufficiency
h) As related to the Hematopoietic System:
- Hereditary anemia
- Megaloblastic and Pernicious Anemia
5. be able to recognize and perform primary management of the following life
threatening and emergency conditions:
a) Acute myocardial infarction
b) Pulmonary Edema
c) Pulmonary embolism
d) Acute Respiratory Failure
e) Hypertensive Crisis
f) Gastrointestinal Bleeding
g) Shock: Hypovolmic, Septic
h) Anaphylaxis and Severe Drug Reaction
i) Meningitis
j) Status Epilepticus
k) Status Asthmaticus
l) Acute Renal Failure
m) Diabetic Ketoacidosis
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n) Hyperosmolar Coma
o) Hypoglycemia
p) Thyroid Storm
q) Addisonian Crisis
6. Be aware of counseling techniques, preventive care and health promotion for
adults:
a) Screening principles
b) Nutritional counseling
c) Life style modification and stress management techniques
d) Reduction of risk factors
e) Counseling for loss of autonomy, self-image and employment
f) Exercise and fitness
7. Be able to deal with and support:
a) Chronically ill and dying patients
b) Handicapped patients
8. Be aware of the basic rehabilitation techniques in:
a) Post myocardial infarction
b) Post stroke
c) Post neurological deficit
-PROCESS OF LEARNING/TRAINING:
1- Every trainee should work under close supervision of senior staff till the trainee
acquires enough knowledge and ability to work independently
2- On call duties should be arranged of one every 3-4 nights (7 calls per month)
3- Principles of adult learning will be applied to improve the quality of training., The
learners will be given opportunities to identify what is that they still need to learn, and
how they might achieve this.
4- Small group discussions
5- Case discussions
6- Log-dairy book
7- Duties will be shared with the internal medicine residents.
8- The family medicine residents will act as full time residents at the internal medicine
department (during this rotation) participating fully in the service and educational
activities of the department except for the weekly half-day release course.
-LEARNING SITUATIONS:
1- In –patients
2- Grand rounds
3- Outpatient clinics
4- Emergency
5- Continue medical education activities (CME)
-EVALUATION METHODS:
1- Continuous assessment
2- Final clinical examination
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3)-
PEDIATRICS (540181) 3CH
-DURATION: (4month)
-CONTENTS
At the end of the Pediatric Rotation, each resident should:
1. Attain the following skills:
a) History taking and physical examination as related to newborns, infants and
children.
b) Immediate caring for the newborn:
• APGAR Scoring
• Suction of the nasopharynx
• Warming
c) Insertion of IV line
d) Resuscitation
e) Lumbar puncture
f) Suprapubic bladder aspirations.
g) Giving immunization shots
h) Taking a throat swab
i) Electrocardiography performance and interpretation
j) BP Measurements
2. Demonstrate fundamental knowledge of growth and development elements:
a) Factors influencing growth
b) Physical, motor and adaptive behavior
c) Language
d) Personal and social behavior
3. Demonstrate fundamental knowledge in regard to feeding of newborns, infants
and children:_
a) Nutritional requirements: Premature, Full term
b) Breast Feeding vs. Artificial Feeding
c) Introduction of solid food, vitamins and irons
d) Diagnosis and Management of disease, which are the result of a specific
nutritional deficiencies.
4. Demonstrate competence in the investigation, diagnosis and management of the
following common pediatric symptoms and signs:
a) Newborn:
- Premature and small for dates
- Jaundice
- Respiratory distress and apnea
- Feeding problems: Choking, Vomiting
- Failure to pass stool
- Pallor, Cyanosis, Edema
- Distended Abdomen
- Petechiae and purpura
- Seizures
- Bulging Fontanels
- Mass in the abdomen or back
- Hypothermia
- Positive Ortolani Sign
- Heart Murmur
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b) Infants:
- Fever
- Excessive Crying and Irritability
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Mass in the abdomen
- Rectal Bleeding
- Failure to Thrive
- Hematuria
- Tachypnea
- Stridor
- Wheezing
- Cough
- Heart Murmur
- Hypertension
- Macrocephaly, Microcephaly
- Seizures
- Strabismus
- Cataracts
- Rash: Diaper rash, Eczema, Infectious purpura and petechiae
- Pallor
- Enlarged lymph nodes
- In-toeing and out-toeing
- Undescended testicules.
c) Children:
- Abdominal pain
- Mass in the abdomen
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Rectal Bleeding
- Rectal Itching
- Hematuria
- Frequency, Dysuria
- Sexual Precocity
- Short stature
- Obesity
- Enuresis
- Polyuria and polydipsia
- Fever
- Sore throat
- Earache
- Recurrent URTI
- Snoring
- Wheezing
- Tachycardia
- Heart murmur
- Hypertension
- Arthritis
- Knee Pain, Leg Pain
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- Limp
- Scoliosis
- Convulsions
- Headache
- Coma
- Vertigo
- Rashes and itching
- Learning disabilities.
d) Adolescent
- Acne
- Short stature
- Obesity
- Abdominal pain
- Headache
- Anorexia, Weight Loss
- Polyuria, Polydipsia
- Behavioral problems
5. Demonstrate fundamental knowledge in regard to preventive pediatrics
a) Prenatal Care
b) Postnatal Care
- Periodic medical evaluation
- Nutritional supervision
- Immunizations
- Preventions of accidents and poisoning
- Anticipatory guidance and counseling
6. Demonstrate fundamental knowledge in regard to the recognition and
management of the handicapped child:
- Minimal brain dysfunction
- Mental retardation
- Disorders of language, speech and hearing
- Reading disability
- Congenital anomalies
- Chronic diseases
-PROCESS OF LEARNING/TRAINING:
1- Every trainee should be attached to a senior staff till the trainee acquires enough
knowledge and ability to work independently
2- On call duties should be arranged of one every 3-4 nights (7 calls per month)
3- Principles of adult learning will be applied to improve the quality of training., The
learners will be given opportunities to identify what is that they still need to learn,
and how they might achieve this.
4- Small group discussions
5- Case discussions
6- Log-dairy book
7- Duties will be shared with the pediatric residents. The family medicine residents
will act as full time residents at the pediatric department (during this rotation)
participating fully in the service and educational activities of the department
except for the weekly half-day release course.
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-LEARNING SITUATIONS:
1- In –patients
2- Grand rounds
3- Outpatient clinics
4- Accident & Emergency
5- Continue medical education activities (CME)
-EVALUATION METHODS:
1- Continuous assessment
2- Final clinical examination
4)- PSYCHIATRY(540184) 2CH
-DURATION: (3months)
-CONTENTS:
At the end of the Psychiatry Rotation, each resident should:
1. Be able to obtain a good psychological history that includes:
a) Nature and chronology of the problem
b) Patient’s current life situation and functioning: Marital status, family structure,
education level, occupation, recreational activities and substance use.
c) Events that characterize patient’s development: Household interactions, losses,
relationship in school, job, childhood development, adolescent adjustment, coping
pattern.
d) Sexual History
2. Be able to perform a mental status examination assessing and noting the
following:
a) Appearance
b) Activity and Behavior
c) Affect and Mood
d) Speech
e) Content of thought
f) Sensorium and Perception
g) Judgment
h) Insight
3. Be able to perform a family interview, family assessment and identify family
crises.
4. Be familiar with treatment modalities for psychiatric disorders.
a) Supportive Psychotherapy
b) Medications:
- Antipsychotic
- Antidepressant
- Anxiolytic
- Lithium
c) Counseling Techniques:
- Marital
- Sexual
- Family
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5. Be able to diagnose and treat the following common psychiatric disorders:
a) Stress and Adjustment Disorders
b) Anxiety Disorders
c) Psychosomatic Disorders:
- Hypochondriasis
- Somatization Disorder (Briquet’s Syndrome, Hysteria)
- Psychogenic Pain Disorder
- Conversion Disorder
- Factitious Disorders and Malingering
d) Affective Disorders:
- Reactive Depression
- Endogenous Depression (are these terms in use)
- Mania
- Bipolar (Manic-Depressive) Disorders
- Pathologic Grief Reaction
6. Be able to identify and treat organic diseases with psychiatric presentation
including the organic brain syndrome.
7. Be able to identify and initiate primary management of:
a) Schizophrenia and other Psychotic Disorders:
- Schizophrenic Disorders
- Paranoid Disorders
- Schizophreniform Disorders
- Brief Reactive Psychotic Disorders
b) Substance Abuse Disorders:
- Alcohol
- Drugs
- Tobacco
c) Psychosexual Dysfunction:
- Loss of Libido
- Frigidity
- Impotence
- Premature Ejaculation
- Anorgasmia
- Vaginismus
- Dyspareunia.
8. Be able to diagnose disorders of personality.
a) Compulsive
b) Histrionic
c) Paranoid
d) Dependent
e) Passive – Aggressive
f) Antisocial
g) Borderline
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-PROCESS OF LEARNING/TRAINING:
1- Every trainee should be attached to a senior staff till the trainee acquires enough
knowledge and ability to work independently.
2- Principles of adult learning will be applied to improve the quality of training. , The
learners will be given opportunities to identify what is that they still need to learn, and
how they might achieve this.
3- Small group discussions
4- Case discussions
5- Log-dairy book
6- Duties will be shared according to the arrangements of the training
site(hospital/clinics) The family medicine residents will act as full time residents at
the psychiatric department (during this rotation) participating fully in the service and
educational activities of the department except for the weekly half-day release
course.
-LEARNING SITUATIONS:
1- In –patients
2- Grand rounds
3- Outpatient clinics
4- Emergency
5- Continue medical education activities (CME)
-EVALUATION METHODS:
1- Continuous assessment
2- Final clinical examination
5)- OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY(540173) 2CH
-DURATION: (3month)
-CONTENTS
At the end of Obstetrics and Gynecology rotation, each resident should:
1. Acquire the following diagnostic skills:
a) Obtain a complete OB/GYN and sexual history
b) Examine the female reproductive system of a:
• Child
• Adolescent Girl
• Adult Woman
• Post-menopause Woman
c) Perform a PAP smear
d) Collect and interpret a KOH or Saline vaginal preparation
e) Perform an Endometrial biopsy
f) Perform a diagnostic dilatation and curettage
g) Use risk assessment protocols during prenatal follow-up
h) Assess pelvic adequacy for pregnancy and delivery
i) Recognize Obstetric complications (knowledge)
j) Perform and interpret fetal assessment tests in the third trimester:
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• Nonstress test
• Oxytocin Challenge Test
k) Evaluate fetal maturity and feto-placental adequacy
l) Perform fetal monitoring
2. Acquire the following therapeutic skills
a) Drainage of Bartholin cyst
b) Therapeutic dilatation and curettage
c) Cryosurgery / cautery for benign lesions
d) Administration, follw-up and side effects management of the following
contraceptive methods:
• Barrier Contraception: Condoms, Creams and Foams, Diaphragm
• Intrauterine Device
• Oral Contraceptives
e) Normal cephalic delivery including use of low forceps
f) Episiotomy and Repair
g) Induction of Labor
h) Exploration of Vagina, Cervix and Uterus
i) Manual Removal of Placenta
j) Epidural, Pudendal and paracervical block Anesthesia
k) Repair of first and second-degree lacerations.
3. Acquire the following counseling techniques:
a) Marital and family counseling:
• Contraception including surgical sterilization
• Infertility and artificial insemination
• Adaptation to child bearing
• Impact of new infant on family life
• Impact of adoption on child and family (cultural)
• Abortion and still-birth
• Menopause
b) Sexual dysfunction:
• Male: Premature ejaculation, Impotence
• Female: Anorgasmia, Dysparenuria
c) Genetic: Assessment of paternal and maternal genetic heritage
d) Nutritional: During and following pregnancy
e) Drugs, Smoking and Substance Abuse during pregnancy
4. Evaluate and manage the following symptoms and signs:
a) Vaginal discharge
b) Vaginal itching
c) Pelvic pain including dysmenorrhea
d) Abnormal bleeding and amenorrhea
e) Pelvic masses: Ovarian, Uterine
f) Dyspareunia
g) Incontinence
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h) Menopausal Symptoms
i) Infertility
5. Diagnose pregnancy and schedule antenatal visits
6. Recognize early symptoms and signs of ectopic pregnancy
7. Diagnose and treat pregnancy-induced disorders:
• Diabetes
• Hypertension
8. Manage problems of blood incompatibilities
9. Recognize complications of labor delivery:
• Premature ruptures of membrane
• Abnormal Presentation
• Fetal Distress
• Dystocias
• Arrest of Labor Progress
10. Diagnose and treat the common medical problems in pregnancy.
11. Diagnose and treat common problems of puerperium:
• Depression
• Mastitis
• Endometritis
• Thrombophlebitis
-PROCESS OF LEARNING/TRAINING:
1- Every trainee should be attached to a senior staff till the trainee acquires enough
knowledge, skills, and ability to work independently
2- On call duties should be arranged of one every 3-4 nights (7 calls per month)
including weekends.
3- Should provide a set of learning experiences in the hospital in order to foster the
acquisition of competences required with special emphasis on conditions common
in primary care whenever available.
4- System admitting room experience, inpatient experience, and follow up experience
provide excellent opportunity of patient care continuity.
5- Case discussions
6- Log-dairy book
7- Duties will be shared with the OBGYN residents. The family medicine residents
will act as full time residents at the OBGYN department (during this rotation)
participating fully in the service and educational activities of the department except
for the weekly half-day release course.
-LEARNING SITUATIONS:
1- In –patients
2- Grand rounds
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Outpatient clinics(antenatal and gynecology )
Delivery room
Emergency
Continue medical education activities (CME)
-EVALUATION METHODS:
1- Continuous assessment
2- Final clinical examination
6)- GENERAL SURGERY AND EMERGENCIES (540172) 2CH
a- General Surgery
-DURATION: (2month)
-CONTENTS:
At the end of the Surgery Rotation, each resident should:
1. Be familiar with:
a) Implementation of sterile techniques
b) Wound Healing and Care
c) Applications of local and regional anesthesia
d) Familiarize with indications and complications of different surgical techniques
2. Be able to perform the following office surgical procedures:
a) Suturing of simple wounds: Head, face, fingers
b) Excisions of skin and subcutaneous lesions: sebaceous, dermoid cyst and lipomas
c) Incision and drainage of abscesses
d) Removal of ingrown toe nails
e) Circumcision
f) Emergency care of burns
g) Casting and splint use
h) Management of uncomplicated fractures and complications
3. Be able to manage (stabilize, transport and perform life-saving procedures) in the
following conditions:
a) Penetrating trauma to the neck, thorax or abdomen
b) Blunt trauma to head
c) Multiple Fractures
d) Pneumothorax and hemothorax
e) Fractures of the Spine
4. Be able to diagnose and refer acute surgical conditions:
a) Acute abdomen:
- Perforating peptic ulcer
- Appendicitis
- Cholecystitis
- Volvolus
b) Intractable haemorrhage
c) Acute arterial occlusion
d) Torsion of the testes
e) Incarcerated hernia
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5. Be able to diagnose and manage others conditions that need or may need surgery:
a) Breast lump
b) Thyroid nodule
c) Benign prostatic hypertrophy
d) Hydrocele or varicocele
e) Undescended testicle
6. Be able to perform preoperative clearance and postoperative care.
-PROCESS OF LEARNING/TRAINING:
1- Every trainee should be attached to a senior staff in a unit till the trainee acquires
enough knowledge, skills, and ability to work independently
2- On call duties should be arranged of one every 3-4 nights (7 calls per month)
including weekends.
3- Residents should be given opportunities to perform minor surgery procedures,
particularly those done in out-patient setting under local anesthesia.
4- Perform and assist in common surgical procedures under the direct supervision of a
consultant or senior resident, and taking full responsibilities in inpatient and
outpatient care
5- Case discussions
6- Log-dairy book
7- Duties will be shared with the surgery residents. The family medicine residents will
act as full time residents at the general surgery department (during this rotation)
participating fully in the service and educational activities of the department except
for the weekly half-day release course.
-LEARNING SITUATIONS:
1- In –patients
2- Grand rounds
3- Outpatient clinics
4- Day surgery
5- Accident & Emergency
6- Continue medical education activities (CME)
-EVALUATION METHODS:
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Continuous assessment
Final clinical examination
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b- Orthopedics:
-DURATION: (1month)
-CONTENTS:
At the end of the Orthopedic Rotation, each resident should:
1-Be able to perform complete joint and spine examination
2-Be able to do reduction of dislocation and common fractures
3-Be able to do extra-articular therapeutic injection
4-Be able to apply casting and immobilization splints
5-Adequate training in:
A-trauma and wound management
B-osteoporosis and metabolic bone diseases
C-handling of common fractures, soft tissue syndromes, common arthritides
diseases
6-Diagnose and refer congenital and developmental orthopedic disorder
7-Be able to evaluate pain syndromes: back pain, ankle, knee, neck etc
-PROCESS OF LEARNING/TRAINING:
1- Every trainee should be attached to a senior staff in a unit till the trainee acquires
enough knowledge, skills, and ability to work independently
2- On call duties should be arranged of one every 3-4 nights (7 calls per month)
including weekends.
3- Residents should be given opportunities to perform minor orthopedic procedures,
particularly those done in out-patient setting (as mentioned above).
4- Case discussions
5- Log-dairy book
6- The family medicine residents will act as full time residents at the orthopedic
department (during this rotation) participating fully in the service and educational
activities of the department except for the weekly half-day release course.
-LEARNING SITUATIONS:
1- In –patients
2- Grand rounds
3- Outpatient clinics
4- Accident & Emergency
5- Continue medical education activities (CME)
-EVALUATION METHODS:
1-Continuous assessment
2-Final clinical examination
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Emergency Medicine
-DURATION: (1month block) + duties during last two years
-CONTENTS:
At the end of the Emergency Medicine Rotation, each resident should be able to:
1- Recognize, assess and manage emergency conditions whether personally or by
referral.
2- Recognize the social, economic, and cultural factors affecting the causation and
management of emergencies.
3- Diagnose and manage emergencies commonly met with in primary care practice
including history taking, physical examination, investigation and management.
4- Triage and after interim management of all other emergency presentations.
5- List and discuss possible causes of presenting symptoms and signs in emergency
situations, giving priority to those possible causes dangerous to life, health or life
style.
6- Make appropriate assessments in emergency presentations, carry out or order
appropriate investigations and make reasonable interpretations of results.
7- Apply the skills of cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
-PROCESS OF LEARNING/TRAINING:
1- the resident will work as a full time with the emergency department participating
fully in the service and educational activities.
2- Case discussions
3- Log-dairy book
-LEARNING SITUATIONS:
1- Accident & Emergency
2- Continue medical education activities (CME)
-EVALUATION METHODS:
1-Continuous assessment
2-Final clinical examination
7)- Basic specialties for family medicine (540183) 2 CH
a- DERMATOLOGY
-DURATION: (1month)
-CONTENTS
At the end of the Dermatology rotation, the residents should be able to:
1. Take a relevant history and perform a thorough dermatological exam.
2. Perform a KOH smear examination.
3. Perform a skin biopsy.
4. Apply liquid nitrogen.
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5. Diagnose and treat the following conditions:
a) Acne form eruptions
b) Dermatitis
c) Bacterial, viral, fungal and parasitic infections
d) Sexually transmitted diseases
e) Papulasquamous Eruptions: Psoriasis, Lichens planus
f) Drug Reaction
g) Nail disorders: Acute and chronic paronychia
h) Miscellaneous: Dry skin, dermographism, calluses, and corns.
6. Recognize the Cutaneous manifestation of systemic diseases.
7. Diagnose the following conditions:
a) Chronic vesicobullous eruptions
b) Disturbance of pigmentation
c) Reaction to environmental agents
d) Hair disorders
e) Tumors of the skin
-PROCESS OF LEARNING/TRAINING:
1- The resident will work as a full time with the dermatology department participating
fully in the service and educational activities.
2- Case discussions
3- Log-dairy book
-LEARNING SITUATIONS:
1- Outpatient clinics
2- Continue medical education activities (CME)
-EVALUATION METHODS:
1-Continuous assessment
2-Final clinical examination
bOPHTHAMOLOGY
-DURATION: (1month)
-CONTENTS
At the end of the Ophthalmology Rotation, the resident should:
1. Be able to perform the following ophthalmological examination including:
a) Examination of external ocular structure
b) Testing visual acuity and color vision
c) Evaluation of the extra-ocular muscles
d) Use of direct ophthalmoscope
e) Testing of Visual Fields
f) Use of Fluorescence Test
g) Pinhole Test
h) Cover- Uncover Test
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2. Be acquainted with the indications, contra-indications and side effects of
eye medications:
a) Mydriatics and Cycloplegics
b) Topical Corticosteroids
c) Topical Antibiotics
d) Topical Anesthesia
3. Formulate a differential diagnosis to the common signs and symptoms of the eye:
a) Red eye
b) Blurred Vision
c) Eye Pain
d) Photophobia
e) Loss of Vision
f) Amaurosis Fugax
g) Floaters
h) Discharge
i) Visual field defect
j) Tearing.
4. Be able to recognize ocular emergencies and provide first line management
prior to referral:
a) Angle-closure glaucoma
b) Intraocular and orbital infections
c) Foreign bodies, injuries and lacerations
5. Be able to diagnose and treat the following conditions:
a) Disorders of the eyelids and lacrimal apparatus: Ectropion, Entropion, Hordeolum,
Chalazion, Blepharitis, Dacrocystitis, Dryness of the Eye, Excessive Tearing.
b) Conjunctivitis: Viral, Bacterial, Allergic, and Chemical. Ophthalmia
neonartum,Trachoma.
6. Be able to diagnose:
a) Degenerative diseases of the conjunctiva: Pinguecla, Pterigium
b) Disorders of cornea and sclera: Corneal abrasions, Foreign bodies, chemical burns,
corneal ulcers, Keratitis (bacterial and herpes simplex)
c) Glaucoma
d) Cataract
e) Ocular disorders associated with systemic diseases:
• Hypertension
• Diabetes
• Thyroid
• Autoimmune Disorders
7. Have knowledge of ocular complications of systematically administered drugs.
8. Have a basic knowledge of refractive errors, use of eyeglasses, contact lenses.
9. Have knowledge of available resources for the visually handicapped.
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10. Have knowledge of recent available methods of managing refractive errors:
Radial Keratotomy Excimer Laser Photorefractive Surgery, Automated Lamellar
Keratoplasty (ALK).
-PROCESS OF LEARNING/TRAINING:
1- the resident will work as a full time with the ophthalmology department participating
fully in the service and educational activities.
2- Case discussions
3- Log-dairy book
-LEARNING SITUATIONS:
1- Outpatient clinics
2- Continue medical education activities (CME)
-EVALUATION METHODS:
1- Continuous assessment
2- Final clinical examination
c- OTOLARYNGOLOGY(ENT):
-DURATION: (1month)
-CONTENTS:
At the end of the ENT rotation, each resident should be able to:
1. Perform a complete ENT examination including:
a) Use of pneumatic otoscope
b) Rinne and Weber tests
c) Indirect laryngoscopy
d) Use of nasal speculum
e) Use of head mirror
f) Digital exam of pharynx and oral cavity
2. Perform the following procedures:
a) Foreign body removal from ear, nose and throat
b) Cerumen removal
c) Anterior nasal packing and cautery
3. Interpret Audiograms and Tympanograms
4. Evaluate the following signs and symptoms:
a) Earache
b) Ear Discharge
c) Decrease hearing
d) Tinnitus
e) Vertigo
f) Stuffy Nose, Nasal Obstruction
g) Mouth Breathing
h) Snoring
i) Cervical Masses
j) Sore Throat
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k) Hoarseness
l) Facial and Head Pain
m) Dysphagia and Odynophagia.
5. Diagnose and treat the following conditions:
a) Otitis Externa
b) Otitis Media (Acute and Chronic)
c) Sinusitis (Acute and Chronic)
d) Tonsilitis (Indication for surgery)
e) Adenoid hypertrophy
f) Bell’s Palsy
g) Epistaxis Anterior
h) Rhinitis: Vasomotor, Allergic
i) Pharyngitis, Laryngitis, Epiglotitis
j) Croup Syndrome
k) Aphtous Stomatitis, Glossitis
6. Diagnose the following conditions:
a) Cholesteatoma
b) Mastoiditis
c) Otosclerosis
d) Tooth Abscess
e) Peritonsillar Abscess
f) Obstruction of Salivary Glands
-PROCESS OF LEARNING/TRAINING:
1- The resident will work as a full time with the ENT department participating fully in
the service and educational activities.
2- Case discussions
3- Log-dairy book
-LEARNING SITUATIONS:
1- Outpatient clinics
2- Continue medical education activities (CME)
-EVALUATION METHODS:
1- Continuous assessment
2- Final clinical examination
d-
DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY
-DURATION: (1month)
-CONTENTS:
At the end of the Diagnostic Radiology rotation, each resident should be able to:
1. Interpret plain X-rays commonly used in primary care:
a) CXR
b) Bone / Joint
c) Spine
d) Abdomen / Urinary Tract / Pelvis
e) Mammography
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2. State the indications, limitations and costs of the more special studies, and
recognize their common abnormalities:
a) Barium Enema: Double contrast (conventional)
• Narrowing, Stricture, Neoplasm, Ulceration
• Dilatation: Obstruction, Ileus, Volvulus
• illing defect
• Ulceration
b) IVP:
• Kidney: size, shape, dimension, masses
• Collecting system: Calyceal dilatation
• Pelvis and uterus: Dilatation.
• Bladder
c) Arteriography / Vascular: Masses, aneurysm, A-V Malformation, Stenosis
d) Intervention Procedures
• F.N.A.
• Bone Biopsy
• Drainage of Collection
• Angioplasty
e) Nuclear Medicine
• Bone Scan
• Liver Spleen Scan
• Lung Scan
f) Ultrasound
• Abdomen: Liver, Spleen, Kidney, Pancreas
• Pelvis: Gynecological, Prostate, Bladder, Obstetrics
• Thyroid
• Breast
• Testicles
g) Computed Tomography with and without Enhancement:
• Had and Neck
• Body
h) MRI:
• Brain / Spine
• Musculoskeletal
• Pelvis (Prostate / GYN Pathology)
3. Explain to the patient the investigational process, the preparation needed for
it and its side effects.
4. Explain to the patient the results and implications of the diagnostic X-Ray
Studies.
5. Choose the best study pertaining to a certain disease entity.
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8)- CTIVE ROTATION (540186) 0 CH
-DURATION: (2month)
-CONTENTS:
The resident will choose the subject according to his/her interest or need among the
clinical rotations whether they have specified training time for or not.
1- Specifics about contents cannot be determined now ,but the following are
guidelines:
a- The discipline should be relevant to the specialty(family medicine)
b- The elective could be used all in one specialty period or could be split to a
maximum of two specialties.
c- Approval of training committee of program is mandatory.
-PROCESS OF LEARNING /TRAINING:
According to the chosen specialty
-LEARNING SITUATIONS:
According to the chosen specialty
-EVALUATION METHODS:
1- Continuous assessment
2- Final clinical examination
9)- COMMUNITY MEDICINE (540185) 3 CH
-DURATION: (3month)
-CONTENTS:
At the end of the community medicine rotation, each resident should be able to:
1- Establish a community diagnosis
2- Collect and analyze vital statistics and problem epidemiological studies.
3- Identify at risk groups in the community and be able to manage them
4- Identify sources of hazards to the community and establish methods to control
them, including occupational environmental health.
5- Provide health education to the population and other members of the health team
6- Provide promotive, preventive, and rehabilitative services.
7- Demonstrate appropriate knowledge and skills in planning for management of
health care facilities in a primary care setting.
8- Communicate and elaborate with other health and health- related sectors.
-Course contents:
a- Epidemiology:
b- Biostatistics
c- Health administration
d- Maternal and Child Health
e- Health education
f- Social sciences
g- Environmental and Occupational Health
h- Research and Training
iNutrition
jPrinciples of Geriatrics and care of elderly
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-PROCESS OF LEARNING/TRAINING:
The resident should be given practical sessions on the following:
a- Design of epidemiological studies.
b- Calculating and interpreting vital statistics
c- Epidemiology of communicable disease.
d- Provide services related to occupational and environmental health
e- Understand the steps of investigation of epidemics
fSurveillance
g- Health Planning
h- Identifying at risk groups and provide appropriate continuous services to them.
-LEARNING SITUATIONS:
1- CME activities (lectures, seminars, workshops, and symposia)
2- Field visits and practical sessions.
3- Applied research
4- Visits to relevant health and health-related sectors
-EVALUATION METHODS:
1- Continuous assessment
2- Final clinical examination
3- Clinical Report
10)- FAMILY MEDICINE I(540191) 4 CH
-DURATION: (3month)
Prerequisite: INTRODUCTION TO FAMILY MEDICINE
-CONTENTS:
At the end of the family medicine rotation, each resident should be able to:
1- Properly communicate with and interview patients attending the clinics
2- Establish good relationship with patients’ families and the community and to meet
their needs and expectations as far as possible.
3- Understand and deal with the physical, psychological and social dimensions of the
patient’s problems.
4- Demonstrate appropriate clinical skills in respect to diagnosis and management of
problems commonly presented in a primary care setting.
5- Show ability in health promotion programs, including health education, maternal
and child care and immunization.
6- Understand the organization of primary health care in relation to other levels of
care.
-PROCESS OF LEARNING/TRAINING:
1- During this period, the resident will be assigned to a primary health care center with a
trainer.
2- Induction period:
The first 2 weeks of assignment will be devoted to knowing and understanding the
atmosphere in which the resident is going to work. This includes knowledge about the
health center, its organization, personnel, and methods of teaching and instruction.
3- Consultation:
The resident will learn at this stage the basis of consultation, interviewing, and
communication skills. He will be referred to the current appropriate literature on the
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consultation and asked to produce a model for his /her own personal consultation
process.
4- Team Work
The resident will be exposed to the theoretical and practical basis of team work at the
level of primary health care
5- Clinical commitment and teaching:
The resident will work in the PHC center under close supervision of trainer.
Teaching will include the following:
a- Clinical tutoring
b- Case presentations and discussions
c- Group discussions
d- Clinical and non clinical assignments
e- Individual and group feedback
f- Observation of consultations of senior residents and trainers
g- Daily clinic work
-LEARNING SITUATIONS:
Primary health care Center
-EVALUATION METHODS:
1- Continuous assessment
2- Final clinical examination
11)- FAMILY MEDICINE II(540192) 7 CH
-DURATION: (11months)
-CONTENTS:
At the end of the family medicine rotation, each resident should be able to:
1- Conduct a consultation with a patient in a primary care setting. Establish a patient’s
reason for consulting, the nature of problem, how it affects life style and family, and
to determine the management options available.
2- Competently undertake appropriate physical examination in a primary care setting.
3- Establish good relationship with patients, families, and the community, and meet their
needs and expectations as far as possible.
4- Provide effective comprehensive and continuing care for individuals, families, and
the community.
5- Demonstrate clinical competence in respect of diagnosis and management of acute
and chronic problems commonly met in primary care.
6- Deal in a balanced way with physical, psychological and social problems of patients.
7- Provide and organize promotive and preventive care for individuals, families and a
designated population group.
8- Effectively use a personal (pocket) pharmacopoeia appropriate for a primary care
physician and describe the actions, interactions and side effects of the constituent
drugs.
9- Be able to record and analyze details of morbidity encountered in PHC
10- Be able to work smoothly as a team member in the PHC setting.
11- Demonstrate a grasp of the basic skills of self-directed learning.
12- Define primary health care and describe its features. Recognize how these features
are developed in Palestine and how are they different from other countries.
13- Know how health centers are organized and managed.
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14- Describe role of PHC clinician in managing chronic diseases.
15- Be able to draw up a management plan for common conditions seen in PHC based on
sound clinical, pharmacological and theoretical principles.
16- Demonstrate a broad grasp of the family medicine/PHC literature.
-PROCESS OF LEARNING/TRAINING:
1- During this period, the resident will be assigned to a primary health care center with
a trainer (ONE ON ONE TEACHING). In addition group activities will be strongly
encouraged for learning purposes to strengthen teamwork. There will be very strong
emphasis on doctor-patent relationship and clinical communication skills. It is also
important at this stage to merge public health /community medicine principles and
practices to the practice of clinical family medicine to produce competent clinician
with a preventive mind and attitude.
2- Induction period:
The first 2 weeks of the attachment are virtually important to the success of the
module as a learning experience. Three target areas will be covered during this
period; Orientation to the health center, drafting of learning plans, and establishing
the process of trainee seeing himself as primary care physician with long-term
learning needs.
3- Consultation:
At this level the basis of consultation, interviewing, and communication skills will be
consolidated. The resident is supposed to be able to analyze his own performance
with the help of trainers.
4- Team skills
The resident should be able to evaluate other team members’ work and participate
with the team activities such as weekly case and topic presentation, etc
5- Clinical commitment and clinical decision making:
The resident will have clinical commitment with advanced responsibility for patient
care. He will conduct his clinical sessions under supervision of trainer. It will include
care of emergency cases, common acute problems and chronic conditions.
6- Clinical teaching will include:
a. Clinical tutoring
b. Case presentations and discussions
c. Group discussions
d. Clinical and non-clinical assignments
e. Critical reading and analysis of literature
f. Daily clinical work
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-LEARNING SITUATIONS:
Primary health care Center
-EVALUATION METHODS:
1- Continuous assessment
2- Final clinical examination
TRAINING
I- Training Requirements
• Training is a full time commitment. Residents shall be enrolled in a continuous full
time training for the whole period of the program.
• Training is to be conducted in institutions accredited for training by the Palestinian
Board of Family Medicine.
• Training shall be comprehensive and includes inpatient, ambulatory and emergency
room care.
• Trainees shall be involved in direct patient care with gradual progression of
responsibility.
• Trainees shall abide by the training regulations and obligations set by the Palestinian
Board of Family Medicine (according to the regulations of Palestinian medical
Council).
II-Training sites:
1-Hospital Rotations:
All hospital rotations will be done at the Ministry of health hospitals and hospitals
affiliated with an-Najah –University, Faculty of Medicine, e.g. Al-Watani hospital and
Rafidia Hospital. The private and NGO sectors can also be used according to the same
criteria
2-Outpatient Clinic rotations:
All clinic rotations except family medicine rotations will be carried out at those specialty
clinics either at the Ministry of health or private clinics according to the rotations.
3-Family medicine Rotations:
A primary health care centre upgraded to meet the required criteria for the proper family
medicine training centre will be the training centre for FMI and FMII rotations
4-Community Medicine Rotation:
Ministry of health resources and other NGO’s will be training sites.
III-Admission Criteria:
TWO TRACKS (REGULAR, AND ALTERNATIVE)
1- REGULAR TRACK:
SELECTION OF NEW RESIDENTS
The following criteria must be met to qualify for enrollment at the family medicine
residency program at An-Najah University, Faculty of Medicine:
• Holding a medical degree from recognized university
• Has a license to practice medicine in Palestine
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• Pass the qualifying entrance exam.
• Register as a trainee at the Palestinian Medical Council
• Perform well in the interviews; each candidate will be interviewed by a committee.
2-ALTERNATIVE TRACK:
This track is designed to help a large number of doctors in Palestine who have been
working as residents in the hospitals in non residency program and a large number of
general practitioners who did not receive an official training. The following criteria
must be met:
• Holding a medical doctor or its equivalent degree
• Has a license to practice medicine in Palest
• Present certified documentation about his experience in the previous five years
according to the regulations of the Palestinian Medical Council
• Pass an exam and evaluation set by a committee to credential his knowledge /skills
attained in the previous five years in order to waive some rotations
• The following rotation cannot be waived :
1- Introduction to family medicine
2- Family medicine I
3- Family medicine II
4- Community medicine
5- Research Project
Note: the Candidate must register for all Compulsory courses for acquiring high
certificate in Medicine (18 credit hours) and Family Medicine Specialty
courses Requirements (30 credit hours.
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