Academic Plan

Total Credit Hours Required to Finish the Degree ( 131 Credit Hours ) as Follows

University Requirements

Univ. Req.
Univ. Elec.

Students must pass all of the following courses

Course Number	Course Name	Weekly Hours		Cr. Hrs.	Prerequisite
Course Number	Course Name	Theoretical	Practical	Cr. Hrs.	Prerequisite
000011110	COMMUNITY SERVICE	COMMUNITY SERVICE	1	-	0	-
010610014	BEGINNING ENGLISH	In Reading, students learn to skim; scan; identify the main idea and supporting details; make predictions about a text; answer questions about a text; identify signal words, transitions, pronouns, and referents; identify parts of speech and verb tenses; guess the meaning of unknown words from context; and recognize prefixes and suffixes. In Writing, students learn to write both simple and compound sentences with correct punctuation and capitalization. They write at the sentence and paragraph level using simple present tense, simple past tense, and simple future tense. In Grammar, students review the basic parts of speech and their functions in a sentence, the simple tenses (present, past, and future) and present and past continuous, pronouns, prepositions of time and location, articles, singular and plural nouns, and question formation.	3	-	0	-
010610025	INTERMEDIATE ENGLISH	In Reading, students learn to skim; scan; identify the main and supporting details; make predictions and answer questions about a text; identify signal words, transitions, pronouns, and referents, parts of speech and verb tenses; guess the meaning of contextual words; recognize prefixes and suffixes, recognize noun, adjective, and adverb clauses, and distinguish between fact and opinion.	3	-	2	010610014 BEGINNING ENGLISH In Reading, students learn to skim; scan; identify the main idea and supporting details; make predictions about a text; answer questions about a text; identify signal words, transitions, pronouns, and referents; identify parts of speech and verb tenses; guess the meaning of unknown words from context; and recognize prefixes and suffixes. In Writing, students learn to write both simple and compound sentences with correct punctuation and capitalization. They write at the sentence and paragraph level using simple present tense, simple past tense, and simple future tense. In Grammar, students review the basic parts of speech and their functions in a sentence, the simple tenses (present, past, and future) and present and past continuous, pronouns, prepositions of time and location, articles, singular and plural nouns, and question formation.
010610026	INTERMEDIATE ENGLISH LAB	The Language Center courses are designed to help students cope with university education in English. The unlock listening and speaking 2 (Intermediate English Lab.) focuses on developing students’ listening, speaking and critical thinking skills. Students watch videos, listen to audios, think critically to be able to speak about different topics using a simplified academic language. The intermediate English lab is meant to prepare students for speaking and listening contexts. Students learn strategies for improving listening comprehension and stimulating critical thinking. The language lab component is specifically designed to improve students’ speaking and listening skills.		2	1	010610014 BEGINNING ENGLISH In Reading, students learn to skim; scan; identify the main idea and supporting details; make predictions about a text; answer questions about a text; identify signal words, transitions, pronouns, and referents; identify parts of speech and verb tenses; guess the meaning of unknown words from context; and recognize prefixes and suffixes. In Writing, students learn to write both simple and compound sentences with correct punctuation and capitalization. They write at the sentence and paragraph level using simple present tense, simple past tense, and simple future tense. In Grammar, students review the basic parts of speech and their functions in a sentence, the simple tenses (present, past, and future) and present and past continuous, pronouns, prepositions of time and location, articles, singular and plural nouns, and question formation.
010610035	ADVANCED ENGLISH	This is an integrated skills course in which students work on reading, Writing, listening' and speaking. In reading, student learn to distinguish between fact and opinion,determine the author's purpose or point of view, justify answers to comprehension questions,make inferences, read academic texts, recognize grammatical relation ship in atext. In Writing, student learn to write complex sentences and comma splices. In Grammar, the review parts of speech, articles, and phrases and clauses.	3	-	2	010610025 INTERMEDIATE ENGLISH In Reading, students learn to skim; scan; identify the main and supporting details; make predictions and answer questions about a text; identify signal words, transitions, pronouns, and referents, parts of speech and verb tenses; guess the meaning of contextual words; recognize prefixes and suffixes, recognize noun, adjective, and adverb clauses, and distinguish between fact and opinion. 010610026 INTERMEDIATE ENGLISH LAB The Language Center courses are designed to help students cope with university education in English. The unlock listening and speaking 2 (Intermediate English Lab.) focuses on developing students’ listening, speaking and critical thinking skills. Students watch videos, listen to audios, think critically to be able to speak about different topics using a simplified academic language. The intermediate English lab is meant to prepare students for speaking and listening contexts. Students learn strategies for improving listening comprehension and stimulating critical thinking. The language lab component is specifically designed to improve students’ speaking and listening skills.
010610036	ADVANCED ENGLISH LAB	This course aims at developing students listening and speaking skills. This is to be accomplished through helping them enrich their lexical input so that they can understand English language in its spoken forms as a focus and in its written form too. As a result, they will be able to communicate successfully. The course provides students with a series of listening, speaking, reading, pronunciation and vocabulary exercises that meet Bloom’s learning objectives. Furthermore, it aims at developing their critical thinking skills.		2	1	010610025 INTERMEDIATE ENGLISH In Reading, students learn to skim; scan; identify the main and supporting details; make predictions and answer questions about a text; identify signal words, transitions, pronouns, and referents, parts of speech and verb tenses; guess the meaning of contextual words; recognize prefixes and suffixes, recognize noun, adjective, and adverb clauses, and distinguish between fact and opinion. 010610026 INTERMEDIATE ENGLISH LAB The Language Center courses are designed to help students cope with university education in English. The unlock listening and speaking 2 (Intermediate English Lab.) focuses on developing students’ listening, speaking and critical thinking skills. Students watch videos, listen to audios, think critically to be able to speak about different topics using a simplified academic language. The intermediate English lab is meant to prepare students for speaking and listening contexts. Students learn strategies for improving listening comprehension and stimulating critical thinking. The language lab component is specifically designed to improve students’ speaking and listening skills.
040111001	ARABIC LANGUAGE	This course aims to teach the students the basics of Arabic language, and the methods of correct writing starting from the word itself till the syntax and expressions, the course focuses in particular on correct practice of the Arabic language in writing and pronouncing.	2	-	2	-
040511011	PALESTINIAN STUDIES	The migration of Arab tribes from Arab Peninsule to Palestine, major political and cultural developments in palestine during cann'anites period, the Assyrian-Egyptian Rivaly in Palestine, Palestinians and Jews, Palestine under Creek and Roman Rule, The Arab Islamic period, political and cultural conditions during Ummayad and Abbasaid period, Islam-crusades colission in pPalestine, Palestine under Ottoman Rule, Rule played by Ahmad Pasha Al-Jazzar and Thaher Al-Omar, Egyptian occupation 1831, European penetration and Zionist settlements, Sykes-Pekot Agreement, Balfour declaration and Britsg mandate, Brotain and Liquidation of Palestine land, Palestinian resistance movement, 1936 Uprising and the scheme of Palestine partition 1937, Partition resolution and 1948 war, Launching of the PLO and the 1967 war, 1987 Uprising, Independence Declaration 1988, Oslo Agreements , Future outlook.	2	-	2	-
040521301	FUNDAMENTALS OF RESEARCH METHODS	This course is a basic one for all university students because it tackles the way of conducting research. The students through this course are exposed to the quantitative and qualitative researches and the differences between them. It also covers the meaning of hypothesis and its types, along with research questions and research problems. Through this course the students can come to know more about literature review and how to differentiate between primary and secondary literature.	2	-	2	010610035 ADVANCED ENGLISH This is an integrated skills course in which students work on reading, Writing, listening' and speaking. In reading, student learn to distinguish between fact and opinion,determine the author's purpose or point of view, justify answers to comprehension questions,make inferences, read academic texts, recognize grammatical relation ship in atext. In Writing, student learn to write complex sentences and comma splices. In Grammar, the review parts of speech, articles, and phrases and clauses.
110411000	COMPUTER SKILLS	A basic, introductory course in personal computers, it introduces students to basic computer concepts in hardware, software, networking. The course will include a basic computer literacy including computer concepts, fundamental functions and operations of the computer. Topics include identification of hardware components, basic computer operations, and use of some software applications such as windows operating system, a word processing using Microsoft Word, a spreadsheet using Microsoft Excel, and a presentation software using PowerPoint.	2	-	2	-

Students must pass ( 8 ) credit hours from any of the following courses

Course Number	Course Name	Weekly Hours		Cr. Hrs.	Prerequisite
Course Number	Course Name	Theoretical	Practical	Cr. Hrs.	Prerequisite
010411001	HISTORY OF CIVILIZATION		2	-	2	-
020311001	INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMICS	This course will teach student basic elements of the economic system and the basic tools for economic analysis such as Demand & Supply, markets production as will as markets it will also teach students the basic macroeconomics concepts such as GDP economic growth inflation and economic policy.	2	-	2	-
030111101	ISLAMIC CULTURE	This course is an exploration to the culture in general and Islamic culture in particular as well as the development in the Muslim World. The course informational intended to raise the awareness about the sociological aspects, cultural perspective of Islam and various problems in the Muslim World. However, it is also designed to provide a variety of cultural perspectives of the intern Muslim states institutions, the role of religious institutions, women, and the economic institution of the Muslim World. This course is going to develop a ?better understanding ? that student will find in many areas of life, work, and relationships in the Muslim World as well as with other Western countries.	2	-	2	-
030111122	LAW IN OUR LIFE	This course introduces the definitions of the law and its terms, sections, resources, illustrations, and its implementations,along with the current legal system in Palestine, the Palestinian laws, general rights and freedoms in Palestine	2	-	2	-
030121221	DEMOCRACY AND HUMAN RIGHTS	This course deals with the development of democracy, its applications, models, and its importance to modern societies. As well as an overview of human rights, their evolution, divisions, nature and international protection.	2	-	2	-
040211511	FRENCH LANGUAGE	This course, which introduces the French alphabet and method of writing words, masculine and feminine nouns, singular and plural, also includes sentence level, types of sentences, personal pronouns, verb conjugations, direct and indirect objects. Visual aids such as drawings and pictures are used to advantage. Editing short responses, accepting or turning down offers, giving thanks or apology, brief justifications of answers, are some learning exercises.	2	-	2	-
040211712	GERMAN LANGUAGE	This course teaches words and grammatical structures and rules mostly used in daily communication. The course covers a number of things: greetings, introducing people, naming household things, like food and drinks, ordering a meal, entertaining visitors, managing work, making arrangements for appointments, renting an apartment, buying things, … etc.	2	-	2	-
040213431	TURKISH LANGUAGE		2	-	2	-
040511052	ISRAELI & ZIONISM STUDIES I	This course is a continuation of the first course, it focus on the study of the political system in Israel and on the security institution and the decision-making and electoral system and foreign policy of Israel, and an introduction to the Arab party scene in Israel as well as a presentation of the Israeli media organization.	2	-	2	-
040511053	JERUSALEM: CIVILIZATION AND HISTORY	Existence of Jerusalem, its ancient history, historical monuments and archaeological excavations, administrative situation developments and Architectural expansion, economic and education life, holy buildings, archeologic museums and schools. The strategy of Judaization and the Zionism occupation of the city, the Future and solutions of the political Jerusalem, and its situation with the international division projects.	2	-	2	-
040511061	ISRAELI & ZIONISM STUDIES II	This course deals with the historical development of Jews in modern times, the conditions in which they lived in Europe and the Middle East, and the circumstances that led to the emergence of the Zionist movement, its activity and its role in the establishment of Israel and the Israeli society.	2	-	2	040511052 ISRAELI & ZIONISM STUDIES I This course is a continuation of the first course, it focus on the study of the political system in Israel and on the security institution and the decision-making and electoral system and foreign policy of Israel, and an introduction to the Arab party scene in Israel as well as a presentation of the Israeli media organization.
040511081	HOME GARDENING	This course aims to introduces how to create home gardens and how to coordinate and take care for them	2	-	2	-
040511091	FINE ARTS	This course aims to introduce students to the four main arts (visual arts, music, theater and architecture), focusing on the basic relations between the two arts: the first is to give a number of lectures, works shops, articles that contains international art works addressing the sources, function, materials, style and composition of the work. The second method is to assign an artistic subject to each student at the beginning of the semester for scientific research following an academic method, the student presents his research summary at the end of the semester in the form of a lecture accompanied by a research paper.	2	-	2	-
040511101	CURRENT WORLD ISSUES	The course deals with the changes in the world order since the collapse of the Soviet Union and the impact of these transformations on a range of political issues in the modern world. The most prominent of these are the new world system, the role of the United Nations in issues of peace and war, regional and international civil wars, globalization and terrorism. Weapons of mass destruction, and other current political issues that arise during the course.	2	-	2	-
040511121	PHYSICAL EDUCATION	This course aims to explain the concepts of Physical Education and its major elements . The course contains a practical component that supports the theoretical concepts by relating physical activities with human health and correct shape habits.	2	-	2	-
040511132	ELECTION AND POLITICAL PARTICIPATION	This course covers the concepts of elections and the electoral process, and the concept of political participation: its components, characteristics, levels, and importance. The course also focuses on the system of human rights and civil liberties; Its charters and characteristics. In addition, the course deals with the nature of democracy as a concept and its relationship to a set of values and concepts such as democratic transformation, political upbringing, and the principle of separation of powers. Finally, the course discusses the electoral systems and their impact on the electoral process, the electoral process in Palestine, including the presidential elections, the legislative council, and the local councils.	2	-	2	-
040511133	THE PALESTINIAN PRISONERS MOVEMENT	This course aims at scrutinize the Palestinian Prisoners movement. Light will be shed on the historical stages the movement went through during in the last sixty years. The course highlights the legality of detaining those prisoners and show the international law’s violation by the Israeli forces and governments. Prisons, interrogation centers, and detention camps are defined and shown in one of the chapters and there illegal geographical places are to be shown during the semester.	2	-	2	-
040511211	ANTHROPOLOGY	This course examines the evolution of population science, its theories, its importance and its relation to other sciences. It also examines population dynamics: mortality, birth and migration. It examines analytically the composition, distribution and problems of population. It also expose to the population science and its relationship in development issues and planning. The course also highlights the population, environmental, cultural, economic and health factors affecting its growth, and focuses on the differences between industrial societies and third world societies, including Arab society.	2	-	2	-
040511311	INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS	The course focuses on international relations that studies the science interaction of knowledge fields, especially its historical development and theoretical concepts that fall within its general scope, and the emergence of theoretical methods such as realism, idealism, legal, behavioral and Marxism, in addition to the factors that impact in the creation of the event in international relations, especially geography, demography, economy and military, as well as ruin, diplomacy and balance of power.	2	-	2	-
040511321	SCIENCE,TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY	This course aims to introduce the processes of change in contemporary societies in general, the study of change factors and their impact on social life, and the impact of change on the rest of the cultural and social patterns within the social construction.	2	-	2	-
040511411	POLITICAL SCIENCES	The course deals with the principles of political science, schools, research methods, political analysis, the relationship of political science with other social sciences, the historical development of political thought from Greece to modern times, and the means of practice and political participation of individuals. Through political parties, interest groups and public opinion, as well as the study of the state in terms of its elements and different theories to explain its origin, and study the international system and factors of formation.	2	-	2	-
040511421	CRITICAL THINKING	This course provides students opportunities of analysis, synthesis, prescription, and application of critical thinking, and decision with making within the organization.	2	-	2	-
040511470	MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY IN HEBREW	This course aims to equip students with basic knowledge and skills necessary for their successful transition into the clinical arena Students are expected to master common medical terminologies in hebrew used in the care of clients including appropriate medical prescribing skills for health care professionals. At the end of the course, students will be able to comprehend a medical record report in hebrew, communicate among medical professionals and have a high level overview of medical terms in hebrew.	2	-	2	-
040511490	حقوق الانسان والنوع الاجتماعي		2	-	2	-
040511500	السينما الفلسطينية – سرديات بديلة		2	-	2	-
040511511	MODERN ARAB THOUGHT	The course deals with the definition of philosophy and its objectives and visions, where it goes back to the Greek roots of the Arab philosophy and then moves on to the Arab thought before Islam and presents a detailed explanation of the Arab philosophy and its prominent figures such as Al-Farabi, Ebin Rashd, Ebin Khaldun and others.	2	-	2	-
040511521	ARCHEOLOGY	This course introduces archaeology as a science, the origin of civilizations, history of research on Palestine archaeological treasures, role of Western archaeological institutions and schools in crystallization of theoretical and applied methodologies, relationship between archaeology and other sciences. The course also explains the importance of pottery in archaeological studies, types of archaeological sites, ways of discovering archaeological sites, ways of dating ruins, and methods of excavations, the how's of interpreting archaeological evidence, and excavation authority. The course also includes field studies of archeological sites	2	-	2	-
040511611	HEBREW LANGUAGE	Principles and foundations of Hebrew which should enable students to express themselves orally and in writing.	2	-	2	-
040511621	CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS	This course aims to identify the topics of public sociology related to the subject of sociology, its principles and its most important theories and perspectives, As well as the study of social life as a whole and its relationship to the complex patterns of social systems and social groups and culture that it consists of, and finally to identify the patterns of different social organizations in society in addition to the presentation of basic social processes that occur in society.	2	-	2	-
040511990	EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION	Effective communication is the key to professional success, which will eventually lead to winning a job. In this course, students will receive advice on personal communication and learn the principles and methods of communication that will help them express themselves and their ideas clearly, and present them in the best way. Students will also learn what, when and how they can communicate with employers, and how effective communication will affect their admission process anywhere.	2	-	2	-
050411001	ENERGY RESOURCES & USE	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	2	-	2	-
060411101	INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY	Study human actions, behavior, its cultures, social behavior, development, and individual differences. The course is informational, intended to raise awareness about the psychology aspects of individuals' lives and various problems that concern people. Psychology offers a unique view of the world we live in as it allows one to see the "invisible" forces that shape and channel our lives as we interact with others in society.	2	-	2	-
060411201	INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY	Study human society, its cultures, social organizations and institutions. The course is informational intended to raise up the knowledge about the social aspects of individuals' lives and various problems that concern people; however, it is also designed to provide a variety sociological theoritical perspectives as well as to develope a "sociological imagination" that students will find useful in many areas of life, work, and relationships with others. Sociology offers a unique view of the world we live in as it allows ont to see the "invisible" forces that shape and channel our lives as we interact with others in society.	2	-	2	-
100112021	INTRODUCTION TO ASTRONOMY	Topics include Historical Background, Light and Electromagnetic Radiation, Telescopes and Observatories, The solar system (the sun, the earth and its moon, other planets). Stars (motion, distance, brightness, absolute magnitude, temperature, size), Multiple Star Systems, Variable Stars, The interstellar Medium, The Birth and Life Cycle of Stars, The Death of stars (white dwarf, neutron stars, pulsars, black holes), Milky Way & Other Galaxies, The Universe.	2	-	2	-
100311003	HUMAN & ENVIRONMENT	Environmental Science and Ecosystems, Population Explosion & limited Resources, Environmental Themes : Water pollution & treatments, Environmental Themes :Solid Waste, Environmental Themes: Air Pollution & Control, Environmental Themes: Socio-Economics-Solution, Housing & the Residential Environment, Community Noise, Biodiversity & wild-Life, Toxicology, Pesticides in the Environment, Environmental Impact Assessment, Palestine Environment.	2	-	2	-
100411002	HISTORY OF SCIENCE	In this course, research will be conducted on the following: the history of science and technology and its impact on world civilizations, the definition of science and technology, the logic of scientific discoveries, the basic truth and rules in the growth of scientific knowledge, the deductive method in the face of the inductive method, scientific-technological laws, scientific theories towards a practical theoretical philosophy, and the role of Arabs in building scientific knowledge. This course includes a study of the nature of mathematics, the historical development of some fields in mathematics, and the role of Arabs in developing mathematics.	2	-	2	-
110111002	TECHNOLOGY IN OUR LIFE	The technology in our life course addresses the concepts and principles of technology, and the impact of using technology in the society. The course covers the main factors that contribute to the technology evolution, the concept of information systems and their components, and the functional levels of employees in institutions that use information systems. The course also deals with the concepts of the Internet, information security, multimedia, social networking, and their role in influencing society. The course will also explain the work of the search engines and how to use them. Provide the needed information and criteria for students to choose the appropriate computer or mobile and how to protect his data from malware and viruses.	2	-	2	-

Faculty Requirements

Colg. Req.

Students must pass all of the following courses

Course Number	Course Name	Weekly Hours		Cr. Hrs.	Prerequisite
Course Number	Course Name	Theoretical	Practical	Cr. Hrs.	Prerequisite
100111010	GENERAL PHYSICS I	Topics include vectors, motion in one and two dimensions, Newton's laws of motion, work and energy, conservation of energy, dynamics of system of particles, center of mass, conservation of linear momentum, collisions, impulse, rotational kinematics, rotational dynamics, conservation of angular momentum, simple harmonic motion.	3	-	3	-
100111051	GENERAL PHYSICS LAB I	This course covers experiments in mechanics including: measurements, vectors, motion in one and two dimensions, Newton's 2nd law, friction, projectiles, collisions, circular motion, the simple pendulum and stress in solids.		2	1	100111010 GENERAL PHYSICS I Topics include vectors, motion in one and two dimensions, Newton's laws of motion, work and energy, conservation of energy, dynamics of system of particles, center of mass, conservation of linear momentum, collisions, impulse, rotational kinematics, rotational dynamics, conservation of angular momentum, simple harmonic motion.
100211010	GENERAL BIOLOGY I	Basic knowledge in diverse biological topics, macromolecules structure and function, Membrane structure and function, cell structure, function, division, Introduction to metabolism Cellular respiration, photosynthesis, basics of genetics including meiosis and sexual life cycles, Mendelian genetics, chromosomal and molecular basis of inheritance.	3	-	3	-
100211051	GENERAL BIOLOGY LAB I	Observations, developing and testing of student formulated hypotheses, practical study of microscope, chemical composition of the cells, cell structure and function, enzymes, membrane and their transport mechanisms, respiration, fermentation, photosynthesis, cell division, principles in genetics and animal and plant tissues.		2	1	100211010 GENERAL BIOLOGY I Basic knowledge in diverse biological topics, macromolecules structure and function, Membrane structure and function, cell structure, function, division, Introduction to metabolism Cellular respiration, photosynthesis, basics of genetics including meiosis and sexual life cycles, Mendelian genetics, chromosomal and molecular basis of inheritance.
100311010	GENERAL CHEMISTRY I	Topics include nomenclature, stoichiometry, kinetic-molecular theory, gas laws, electronic structure, periodicity, and chemical bonding. Stoichiometry is emphasized.	3	-	3	-
100311051	GENERAL CHEMISTRY LAB I	Practical study of laboratory safety,chemical notes,Avogadro's number,chemical calculations,volumetric analysis,redox reactions, thermodynamics and kinetic chemistry,equilibrium,solubility constant,electrochemistry, and detection of cations.		2	1	100311010 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I Topics include nomenclature, stoichiometry, kinetic-molecular theory, gas laws, electronic structure, periodicity, and chemical bonding. Stoichiometry is emphasized.
100411010	CALCULUS I	Functions, inverse functions, limits, continuity, derivatives, application of derivatives, indeterminate forms and L’Hopital’s rule, definite integrals, the fundamental theorem of calculus, indefinite integrals and integration by substitution.	3	-	3	-
100411020	CALCULUS II	Techniques and applications of integration, area under curve, volumes of revolutions, surface area and arc length, series and sequences, convergence tests of infinite series, parametric equations and polar coordinates.	3	-	3	100411010 CALCULUS I Functions, inverse functions, limits, continuity, derivatives, application of derivatives, indeterminate forms and L’Hopital’s rule, definite integrals, the fundamental theorem of calculus, indefinite integrals and integration by substitution.

Students must pass all of the following courses

Course Number	Course Name	Weekly Hours		Cr. Hrs.	Prerequisite
Course Number	Course Name	Theoretical	Practical	Cr. Hrs.	Prerequisite
100211020	GENERAL BIOLOGY II	Prokaryotes and origins of metabolic diversity, The Origin of Eukaryotic Diversity, Plant Diversity, Fungi, Introduction to Animal Evolution, Invertebrates, Vertebrate Evolution and Diversity, Plant Structure and Growth, An introduction to animal structure and Function, Microbial Models: The Genetics of Viruses & Bacteria, Descent with modification: A Darwinian view, Introduction to Ecology And Biosphere.	3	-	3	100211010 GENERAL BIOLOGY I Basic knowledge in diverse biological topics, macromolecules structure and function, Membrane structure and function, cell structure, function, division, Introduction to metabolism Cellular respiration, photosynthesis, basics of genetics including meiosis and sexual life cycles, Mendelian genetics, chromosomal and molecular basis of inheritance.
100211061	GENERAL BIOLOGY LAB II	Characteristics of the organisms belong to the five kingdoms (Monera, Protista, Fungi, Plantae, Animalia). Studying of the different systems in the body through rat dissection, study of cell development.		2	1	100211020 GENERAL BIOLOGY II Prokaryotes and origins of metabolic diversity, The Origin of Eukaryotic Diversity, Plant Diversity, Fungi, Introduction to Animal Evolution, Invertebrates, Vertebrate Evolution and Diversity, Plant Structure and Growth, An introduction to animal structure and Function, Microbial Models: The Genetics of Viruses & Bacteria, Descent with modification: A Darwinian view, Introduction to Ecology And Biosphere.
100212120	CELL BIOLOGY	Descriptive information and mechanistic detail concerning key cellular processes in the areas: membrane structure and function, extracellular matrix, cell to cell interactions, and cell to substrate interactions Protein trafficking, cytoskeleton and molecular mechanisms of cell division, and signaling,. An attempt will be made to introduce the methodology that was used to obtain this information and to discuss how our understanding of these processes relates to the treatment of human disease.	2	-	2	100211010 GENERAL BIOLOGY I Basic knowledge in diverse biological topics, macromolecules structure and function, Membrane structure and function, cell structure, function, division, Introduction to metabolism Cellular respiration, photosynthesis, basics of genetics including meiosis and sexual life cycles, Mendelian genetics, chromosomal and molecular basis of inheritance. 100211020 GENERAL BIOLOGY II Prokaryotes and origins of metabolic diversity, The Origin of Eukaryotic Diversity, Plant Diversity, Fungi, Introduction to Animal Evolution, Invertebrates, Vertebrate Evolution and Diversity, Plant Structure and Growth, An introduction to animal structure and Function, Microbial Models: The Genetics of Viruses & Bacteria, Descent with modification: A Darwinian view, Introduction to Ecology And Biosphere.
100212130	CELL BIOLOGY LAB	This laboratory course is designed to familiarize you with techniques used in cell biology.		2	1	100212120 CELL BIOLOGY Descriptive information and mechanistic detail concerning key cellular processes in the areas: membrane structure and function, extracellular matrix, cell to cell interactions, and cell to substrate interactions Protein trafficking, cytoskeleton and molecular mechanisms of cell division, and signaling,. An attempt will be made to introduce the methodology that was used to obtain this information and to discuss how our understanding of these processes relates to the treatment of human disease.
100212210	GENETICS	The physical molecular and chemical basis of heredity, gametogenesis, from gene to protein (revision), genetics of bacteria and viruses (revision), Mendelian genetics and extensions, principles of human genetics, genetic interactions (two and multiple factors interactions, epistatic interactions, non epistatic interactions, pleiotropism), linkage and chromosome mapping (recombination, genetic mapping, linkage estimates), mutations, regulation of gene activity, basics of population genetics, in addition to other selected topics if possible. Problem-solving approach and the use of genetic analysis as a tool to study biological phenomena are emphasized throughout this course.	3	3	4	100211010 GENERAL BIOLOGY I Basic knowledge in diverse biological topics, macromolecules structure and function, Membrane structure and function, cell structure, function, division, Introduction to metabolism Cellular respiration, photosynthesis, basics of genetics including meiosis and sexual life cycles, Mendelian genetics, chromosomal and molecular basis of inheritance. 100211020 GENERAL BIOLOGY II Prokaryotes and origins of metabolic diversity, The Origin of Eukaryotic Diversity, Plant Diversity, Fungi, Introduction to Animal Evolution, Invertebrates, Vertebrate Evolution and Diversity, Plant Structure and Growth, An introduction to animal structure and Function, Microbial Models: The Genetics of Viruses & Bacteria, Descent with modification: A Darwinian view, Introduction to Ecology And Biosphere.
100212420	MICROBIOLOGY	This is an introductory course to microbiology, suitable for students of allied health sciences, biological sciences, environmental, agricultural and biotechnology studies. It provides the founding knowledge of the cell structure, physiology, genetics, growth and growth control methods of microorganisms. A selection of medically, environmentally, and industrially important bacterial groups are discussed, together with fungi, algae, protozoa, and viruses.	3	2	4	100211010 GENERAL BIOLOGY I Basic knowledge in diverse biological topics, macromolecules structure and function, Membrane structure and function, cell structure, function, division, Introduction to metabolism Cellular respiration, photosynthesis, basics of genetics including meiosis and sexual life cycles, Mendelian genetics, chromosomal and molecular basis of inheritance. 100211020 GENERAL BIOLOGY II Prokaryotes and origins of metabolic diversity, The Origin of Eukaryotic Diversity, Plant Diversity, Fungi, Introduction to Animal Evolution, Invertebrates, Vertebrate Evolution and Diversity, Plant Structure and Growth, An introduction to animal structure and Function, Microbial Models: The Genetics of Viruses & Bacteria, Descent with modification: A Darwinian view, Introduction to Ecology And Biosphere.
100212520	PLANT BIOLOGY	Thorough overview of the fundamentals of plant biology from morphological, taxonomically, anatomical, evolutionary, ecological, and physiological perspectives. Basic biological processes starting from cells and moving into tissues, development in vegetative and reproductive structures, plant biochemistry and metabolism, hormonal regulation of development.	3	-	3	100211010 GENERAL BIOLOGY I Basic knowledge in diverse biological topics, macromolecules structure and function, Membrane structure and function, cell structure, function, division, Introduction to metabolism Cellular respiration, photosynthesis, basics of genetics including meiosis and sexual life cycles, Mendelian genetics, chromosomal and molecular basis of inheritance. 100211020 GENERAL BIOLOGY II Prokaryotes and origins of metabolic diversity, The Origin of Eukaryotic Diversity, Plant Diversity, Fungi, Introduction to Animal Evolution, Invertebrates, Vertebrate Evolution and Diversity, Plant Structure and Growth, An introduction to animal structure and Function, Microbial Models: The Genetics of Viruses & Bacteria, Descent with modification: A Darwinian view, Introduction to Ecology And Biosphere.
100212530	PLANT BIOLOGY LAB	Labs will feature plant ecology and also plants that have been used as model organisms in studies of basic biological processes. Survey of kingdoms Plantae, Protista, Fungi, and Monera. Field experience and taxonomy of selected plant groups including mosses, lichens, ferns, woody plants and wildflowers…		3	1	100211061 GENERAL BIOLOGY LAB II Characteristics of the organisms belong to the five kingdoms (Monera, Protista, Fungi, Plantae, Animalia). Studying of the different systems in the body through rat dissection, study of cell development.
100212611	ANIMAL BIOLOGY	Diversity of form and functional characteristics of animals, biology of major groups of animal kingdom including invertebrates and vertebrates, taxonomy and evolution, functions of the major tissues and organ systems. The Biosphere and animal distribution, Animal Ecology are included.	3	-	3	100211020 GENERAL BIOLOGY II Prokaryotes and origins of metabolic diversity, The Origin of Eukaryotic Diversity, Plant Diversity, Fungi, Introduction to Animal Evolution, Invertebrates, Vertebrate Evolution and Diversity, Plant Structure and Growth, An introduction to animal structure and Function, Microbial Models: The Genetics of Viruses & Bacteria, Descent with modification: A Darwinian view, Introduction to Ecology And Biosphere.
100212620	ANIMAL BIOLOGY LAB	This course provides opportunity to handle the biological material and to conduct simple experiments, examination of animal specimens in the laboratory, use of invertebrate, and vertebrate animal methods in research.		3	1	100211020 GENERAL BIOLOGY II Prokaryotes and origins of metabolic diversity, The Origin of Eukaryotic Diversity, Plant Diversity, Fungi, Introduction to Animal Evolution, Invertebrates, Vertebrate Evolution and Diversity, Plant Structure and Growth, An introduction to animal structure and Function, Microbial Models: The Genetics of Viruses & Bacteria, Descent with modification: A Darwinian view, Introduction to Ecology And Biosphere.
100213111	BIOCHEMISTRY I	The course will cover the biological importance of the chemistry of water and the four classes of macromolecule essential for life: proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates and lipids. Biological energetics and enzyme function will be covered and the major metabolic pathways of living organisms will be introduced.	3	-	3	100211020 GENERAL BIOLOGY II Prokaryotes and origins of metabolic diversity, The Origin of Eukaryotic Diversity, Plant Diversity, Fungi, Introduction to Animal Evolution, Invertebrates, Vertebrate Evolution and Diversity, Plant Structure and Growth, An introduction to animal structure and Function, Microbial Models: The Genetics of Viruses & Bacteria, Descent with modification: A Darwinian view, Introduction to Ecology And Biosphere.
100213120	BIOCHEMISTRY I LAB	The laboratory course will reinforce understanding of biochemistry and help the student to develop some appreciation of practical applications of biochemistry. Laboratory skills, data handling, critical experimental design and clinical applications will be learnt.		2	1	100213111 BIOCHEMISTRY I The course will cover the biological importance of the chemistry of water and the four classes of macromolecule essential for life: proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates and lipids. Biological energetics and enzyme function will be covered and the major metabolic pathways of living organisms will be introduced.
100213311	MOLECULAR BIOLOGY		3	-	3	100212210 GENETICS The physical molecular and chemical basis of heredity, gametogenesis, from gene to protein (revision), genetics of bacteria and viruses (revision), Mendelian genetics and extensions, principles of human genetics, genetic interactions (two and multiple factors interactions, epistatic interactions, non epistatic interactions, pleiotropism), linkage and chromosome mapping (recombination, genetic mapping, linkage estimates), mutations, regulation of gene activity, basics of population genetics, in addition to other selected topics if possible. Problem-solving approach and the use of genetic analysis as a tool to study biological phenomena are emphasized throughout this course.
100213571	HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY & ANATOMY	his course provides with the main human body systems such as nervous, muscular, respiratory, urinary, and circulatory. This course focus on anatomy of human being body, on other hand it correlates between structure (all parts of each system) and its function.	3	-	3	100212611 ANIMAL BIOLOGY Diversity of form and functional characteristics of animals, biology of major groups of animal kingdom including invertebrates and vertebrates, taxonomy and evolution, functions of the major tissues and organ systems. The Biosphere and animal distribution, Animal Ecology are included.
100213590	IMMUNOLOGY	The course provides an introduction to mechanisms of immunity in man and animals. General properties of immune responses; cells and tissues of the immune system; lymphocyte activation and specificity; effector mechanisms; immunity to microbes; immunodeficiency and AIDS; auto immune diseases; transplantation will be introduced. Emphasis on interactions between cells of the immune system in production of immune responses and the molecules in control of these interactions.	2	3	3	100212120 CELL BIOLOGY Descriptive information and mechanistic detail concerning key cellular processes in the areas: membrane structure and function, extracellular matrix, cell to cell interactions, and cell to substrate interactions Protein trafficking, cytoskeleton and molecular mechanisms of cell division, and signaling,. An attempt will be made to introduce the methodology that was used to obtain this information and to discuss how our understanding of these processes relates to the treatment of human disease.
100213820	RECOMBINATION DNA TECHNOLOGY & GENETIC ENGINEERING	The laboratory experiments illustrate the maximum of the following current concepts in the recombinant DNA technology and genetic engineering: DNA extraction from plant and animal tissues, evaluation of the concentration of DNA, preparation of competent cells mini -preparation of plasmid DNA, DNA digestion (restriction enzymes), restriction mapping of DNA, cloning of DNA, bacterial transformation, PCR, electro-elution of DNA from agarose RAPD (Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA)	2	3	3	100213311 MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
100213951	ANIMAL CELL CULTURE TECHNIQUES	This course is intended to give students first hand theoretical and practical knowledge on basic techniques involved in cell culture and in-vitro testing. Emphasis on cell isolation, cultivation, characterization, and maintenance of specific cell phenotype in addition to cell counting, freezing and thawing, culture of suspension and attached cells.		6	2	100212120 CELL BIOLOGY Descriptive information and mechanistic detail concerning key cellular processes in the areas: membrane structure and function, extracellular matrix, cell to cell interactions, and cell to substrate interactions Protein trafficking, cytoskeleton and molecular mechanisms of cell division, and signaling,. An attempt will be made to introduce the methodology that was used to obtain this information and to discuss how our understanding of these processes relates to the treatment of human disease.
100213960	PLANT CELL CULTURE TECHNIQUES	Designed to teach the basic concepts, terminology and methods of plant tissue culture to students who may use tissue culture and/or produce transgenic plants at some point in their research careers. Labs include in vitro seed germination, callus formation, organogenesis, embryogenesis, protoplast preparation and micropropagation techniques.Lectures on culturing methods of plant tissue culture and transformation techniques will be provided to the students.		6	2	100212120 CELL BIOLOGY Descriptive information and mechanistic detail concerning key cellular processes in the areas: membrane structure and function, extracellular matrix, cell to cell interactions, and cell to substrate interactions Protein trafficking, cytoskeleton and molecular mechanisms of cell division, and signaling,. An attempt will be made to introduce the methodology that was used to obtain this information and to discuss how our understanding of these processes relates to the treatment of human disease.
100214030	BIOTECHNOLOGY	The course will focus on the main branches in biotechnology: Plant, Animal and Microbial biotechnology and their various applications in agricultural, medical, environmental and industrial as well as Forensic fields including Molecular diagnosis. Coverage includes transgenic plant and insect, transgenic animal, genetically modified food, biosafety, therapeutic cloning, the human genome project and genetic testing; gene therapy; pharmacogenomics, bioremediation, preservation of biodiversity, Biological Fuel Generation, bioprocess technology and their applications, DNA fingerprinting and bioethics.	3	-	3	100213311 MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
100214930	SEMINAR	Students pursue an assigned project of unique research, either in the laboratory or through the research literature, and present their work in writing and orally at an end of semester seminar.	1	-	1	-
100214960	BIOINFORMATICS & COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGY	This course will focus on the field of bioinformatics. After providing and overview of biological data as DNA and protein sequence, genetic markers and providing a summary of population genetics concepts, the course will cover various methods of computational genetic analysis. Students will learn about DNA and protein sequence analysis (homology, identity and similarity), mechanisms and measures of molecular evolution (evolutionary analysis), extraction of information about structure and function from amino acids sequences, modelling of macromolecules, gene mapping, molecular biology databases, analysis of expression data and micro array analysis.		6	2	100213311 MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
100311020	GENERAL CHEMISTRY II	Topics include intermolecular forces, solutions, colloids, chemical kinetics, thermodynamics, equilibria (acid-base, solubility, and complex ion), electrochemistry, and the transition elements.	3	-	3	100311010 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I Topics include nomenclature, stoichiometry, kinetic-molecular theory, gas laws, electronic structure, periodicity, and chemical bonding. Stoichiometry is emphasized.
100311061	GENERAL CHEMISTRY LAB II	A laboratory to accompany 01051102. Laboratory experiments illustrate the concepts of general chemistry II such as electrochemistry, determination of a rate law, spectrophotometric determination of an equilibrium constant, buffer solutions, colligative propertuies of solutions.		2	1	100311020 GENERAL CHEMISTRY II Topics include intermolecular forces, solutions, colloids, chemical kinetics, thermodynamics, equilibria (acid-base, solubility, and complex ion), electrochemistry, and the transition elements. 100311051 GENERAL CHEMISTRY LAB I Practical study of laboratory safety,chemical notes,Avogadro's number,chemical calculations,volumetric analysis,redox reactions, thermodynamics and kinetic chemistry,equilibrium,solubility constant,electrochemistry, and detection of cations.
100312310	ORGANIC CHEMISTRY FOR NON CHEMISTRY STUDENTS	Identification of organic compounds using their molecular structures. Study of common reactions such as replacement, addition, removal, ..., etc. Study of alkanes, cycloalkene and alkynes. Reactions of double bond.	3	-	3	100311010 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I Topics include nomenclature, stoichiometry, kinetic-molecular theory, gas laws, electronic structure, periodicity, and chemical bonding. Stoichiometry is emphasized. 100311020 GENERAL CHEMISTRY II Topics include intermolecular forces, solutions, colloids, chemical kinetics, thermodynamics, equilibria (acid-base, solubility, and complex ion), electrochemistry, and the transition elements.
100312320	ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LAB FOR NON CHEMISTRY STUDENTS	Continuation of Organic Chemistry (1) to study more of the chemical reactions of organic compounds. These include alcohols,aldehydes, acetone, acids and amines. Identification of organic compounds using spectral analysis.		3	1	100311051 GENERAL CHEMISTRY LAB I Practical study of laboratory safety,chemical notes,Avogadro's number,chemical calculations,volumetric analysis,redox reactions, thermodynamics and kinetic chemistry,equilibrium,solubility constant,electrochemistry, and detection of cations. 100312310 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY FOR NON CHEMISTRY STUDENTS Identification of organic compounds using their molecular structures. Study of common reactions such as replacement, addition, removal, ..., etc. Study of alkanes, cycloalkene and alkynes. Reactions of double bond.
100312621	ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY	Introduction, errors and treatments of analytical data, titrimetric methods of analysis, gravimetric methods of analysis acid-base equilibria, acid-base equilibria in complex systems, complex formation titrations, solubility equilibria, oxidation reduction equilbria, Application of Oxidation Reduction Titrations.	3	-	3	100311020 GENERAL CHEMISTRY II Topics include intermolecular forces, solutions, colloids, chemical kinetics, thermodynamics, equilibria (acid-base, solubility, and complex ion), electrochemistry, and the transition elements.
100312650	ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY LAB	A three hour per week laboratory accompanying 10031262; treatments of analytical data acid-base reactions, precipitation and complex formation reactions, oxidation reduction reactions, gravimetric analysis.		3	1	100311061 GENERAL CHEMISTRY LAB II A laboratory to accompany 01051102. Laboratory experiments illustrate the concepts of general chemistry II such as electrochemistry, determination of a rate law, spectrophotometric determination of an equilibrium constant, buffer solutions, colligative propertuies of solutions. 100312621 ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY Introduction, errors and treatments of analytical data, titrimetric methods of analysis, gravimetric methods of analysis acid-base equilibria, acid-base equilibria in complex systems, complex formation titrations, solubility equilibria, oxidation reduction equilbria, Application of Oxidation Reduction Titrations.
100412810	BIOSTATISTICS	Descriptive and inferential statistics, measures of central tendency, measure of dispersion, random variables, linear regression, rules of probability, conditional probability, probability distribution, binomial and normal distributions, Sampling distributions, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, Chi-square tests.	3	-	3	-

Students must pass ( 21 ) credit hours from any of the following courses

Course Number	Course Name	Weekly Hours		Cr. Hrs.	Prerequisite
Course Number	Course Name	Theoretical	Practical	Cr. Hrs.	Prerequisite
030122030	ETHICAL AND LAW ISSUES FOR FORENSIC ANALYSIS	Legal and ethical issues on the role, rights and duties of the forensic expert and other official and social actors. Analysis of real case studies and mock criminal scenes taking into consideration all possible evidence pieces and eliminating conflicts of interest with full respect of the human dignity. Religion can be supportive from social, legal and ethical perspectives.	2	-	2	-
060512230	DIAGNOSTIC MICROBIOLOGY	This course is concerned with the pathogenic microorganisms, and is suitable for students of all medically oriented studies. It is made of a theory mode and a practical mode. It includes a discussion of the principles of disease and microbial pathogenesis, host's defenses, and antimicrobial drugs. Also some of the medically important bacteria, fungi and viruses are dealt with, from the perspective of their physiology, structure. pathogenesis, clinical syndrome, lab diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. The practical mode includes sample collection, and some biochemical, cultural, and physiological diagnostic tests.	3	3	4	100212420 MICROBIOLOGY This is an introductory course to microbiology, suitable for students of allied health sciences, biological sciences, environmental, agricultural and biotechnology studies. It provides the founding knowledge of the cell structure, physiology, genetics, growth and growth control methods of microorganisms. A selection of medically, environmentally, and industrially important bacterial groups are discussed, together with fungi, algae, protozoa, and viruses.
060513251	MEDICAL PARASITOLOGY	Study of animal parasites agents of human disease, symptoms and control. Parasites include protozoa, cestodes, trematodes, nematodes, and parasitic arthropods. Laboratory diagnostic procedures are emphasized. Prevention and treatment of diseases transmitted by different types of parasites.	3	3	4	100211020 GENERAL BIOLOGY II Prokaryotes and origins of metabolic diversity, The Origin of Eukaryotic Diversity, Plant Diversity, Fungi, Introduction to Animal Evolution, Invertebrates, Vertebrate Evolution and Diversity, Plant Structure and Growth, An introduction to animal structure and Function, Microbial Models: The Genetics of Viruses & Bacteria, Descent with modification: A Darwinian view, Introduction to Ecology And Biosphere.
060513310	CLINICAL CHEMISTRY	Theoretical and practical study of proper use of laboratory equipment and application of laboratory quality control, particularly spectrophotometers, atomic absorption, electrophoresis, automated machines. Diagnosis of sugars, proteins and lipids.	3	3	4	100213111 BIOCHEMISTRY I The course will cover the biological importance of the chemistry of water and the four classes of macromolecule essential for life: proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates and lipids. Biological energetics and enzyme function will be covered and the major metabolic pathways of living organisms will be introduced.
100213410	MYCOLOGY	Study of fungal structure and taxonomy, with emphasis on reproduction and their environmental and economical role. Diseases caused by fungi, symptoms and treatment.	2	3	3	100212420 MICROBIOLOGY This is an introductory course to microbiology, suitable for students of allied health sciences, biological sciences, environmental, agricultural and biotechnology studies. It provides the founding knowledge of the cell structure, physiology, genetics, growth and growth control methods of microorganisms. A selection of medically, environmentally, and industrially important bacterial groups are discussed, together with fungi, algae, protozoa, and viruses.
100213580	PLANT PHYSIOLOGY	Theoretical and practical study of basic biological processes in higher plants including water absorption & transportation, transpiration, photosynthesis, and cellular respiration. Effects of hormones on growth, dormancy and germination.	3	3	4	100212520 PLANT BIOLOGY Thorough overview of the fundamentals of plant biology from morphological, taxonomically, anatomical, evolutionary, ecological, and physiological perspectives. Basic biological processes starting from cells and moving into tissues, development in vegetative and reproductive structures, plant biochemistry and metabolism, hormonal regulation of development.
100213630	DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY	Male & female reproductive reproductive system; development of male & female gametes; fertilization;cleavage;gastrulation; & neurulation; early development of the human embryo; development of; the central nervous system & sense organs; the heart & limbs; urogenital system; digestive & respiratory systems; embryonic membranes, twinning & parturition.	3	-	3	100211020 GENERAL BIOLOGY II Prokaryotes and origins of metabolic diversity, The Origin of Eukaryotic Diversity, Plant Diversity, Fungi, Introduction to Animal Evolution, Invertebrates, Vertebrate Evolution and Diversity, Plant Structure and Growth, An introduction to animal structure and Function, Microbial Models: The Genetics of Viruses & Bacteria, Descent with modification: A Darwinian view, Introduction to Ecology And Biosphere.
100213710	ECOLOGY	This course will provide students with basic principles of ecology of plants and animals, relation and interactions of organisms and their environment. The composition, structure, function and distribution of populations and biology of populations communities (producers, consumers, and decomposers), ecosystems, nutrient cycles, energy flow, bio-geographical cycles, human impact on environment. Importance of applying ecological principles on the conservation and management of different environments (pollution and exploitation issues…)	3	-	3	100211020 GENERAL BIOLOGY II Prokaryotes and origins of metabolic diversity, The Origin of Eukaryotic Diversity, Plant Diversity, Fungi, Introduction to Animal Evolution, Invertebrates, Vertebrate Evolution and Diversity, Plant Structure and Growth, An introduction to animal structure and Function, Microbial Models: The Genetics of Viruses & Bacteria, Descent with modification: A Darwinian view, Introduction to Ecology And Biosphere.
100214020	BIOTECHNOLOGY II	Synthesis of fatty acids, triacylglycerol’s & major membrane lipids. Metabolism of amino acids. Metabolism of cholesterol. Metabolism of the eicosanoids. Structure synthesis & basic actions of hormones and vitamins. The role of metals in biochemistry. Catalytic mechanisms of selected enzymes – in depth . The structure and function of membrane transport proteins.	3	-	3	100214030 BIOTECHNOLOGY The course will focus on the main branches in biotechnology: Plant, Animal and Microbial biotechnology and their various applications in agricultural, medical, environmental and industrial as well as Forensic fields including Molecular diagnosis. Coverage includes transgenic plant and insect, transgenic animal, genetically modified food, biosafety, therapeutic cloning, the human genome project and genetic testing; gene therapy; pharmacogenomics, bioremediation, preservation of biodiversity, Biological Fuel Generation, bioprocess technology and their applications, DNA fingerprinting and bioethics.
100214111	BIOCHEMISTRY II	Synthesis of fatty acids, triacylglycerol’s & major membrane lipids. Metabolism of amino acids. Metabolism of cholesterol. Metabolism of the eicosanoids. Structure synthesis & basic actions of hormones and vitamins. The role of metals in biochemistry. Catalytic mechanisms of selected enzymes – in depth . The structure and function of membrane transport proteins.	3	-	3	100213111 BIOCHEMISTRY I The course will cover the biological importance of the chemistry of water and the four classes of macromolecule essential for life: proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates and lipids. Biological energetics and enzyme function will be covered and the major metabolic pathways of living organisms will be introduced.
100214210	FOOD BIOTECHNOLOGY	Extensions of agricultural applications of biotechnology. Advanced strategies of healthy production for human, animal and environment. Discussion of current issues like GMF (Genetically Modified Food) strategies, impacts on consumers and environment. Future food (quantitative and qualitative problems), discussing selected research papers in class…	2	3	3	100214030 BIOTECHNOLOGY The course will focus on the main branches in biotechnology: Plant, Animal and Microbial biotechnology and their various applications in agricultural, medical, environmental and industrial as well as Forensic fields including Molecular diagnosis. Coverage includes transgenic plant and insect, transgenic animal, genetically modified food, biosafety, therapeutic cloning, the human genome project and genetic testing; gene therapy; pharmacogenomics, bioremediation, preservation of biodiversity, Biological Fuel Generation, bioprocess technology and their applications, DNA fingerprinting and bioethics.
100214220	BIOTECHNOLOGY IN BIOLOGICAL CONTROL	Extensions of ecological and agricultural applications of biotechnology. Safeguard of environment especially the agricultural zones by maximizing the avoiding of use of chemical harmful products (pesticides). Basics and strategies. Use of biological natural enemies of pathogens and genetically modified organisms designed against the pathogenic factors of plants, animals and also human being. Hazards of creation of genetically manipulated organisms (e.g. disease-resistant or tolerant plants) in addition to discussing selected research papers in class…	3	-	3	100214030 BIOTECHNOLOGY The course will focus on the main branches in biotechnology: Plant, Animal and Microbial biotechnology and their various applications in agricultural, medical, environmental and industrial as well as Forensic fields including Molecular diagnosis. Coverage includes transgenic plant and insect, transgenic animal, genetically modified food, biosafety, therapeutic cloning, the human genome project and genetic testing; gene therapy; pharmacogenomics, bioremediation, preservation of biodiversity, Biological Fuel Generation, bioprocess technology and their applications, DNA fingerprinting and bioethics.
100214230	GENETIC DIVERSITY & BIOTECHNOLOGY	Objective evaluation of the available biological material (plants, animals, bacteria…) to fit specific purposes in agriculture and medicine. Applications of the available intact biological resources…	3	-	3	100214030 BIOTECHNOLOGY The course will focus on the main branches in biotechnology: Plant, Animal and Microbial biotechnology and their various applications in agricultural, medical, environmental and industrial as well as Forensic fields including Molecular diagnosis. Coverage includes transgenic plant and insect, transgenic animal, genetically modified food, biosafety, therapeutic cloning, the human genome project and genetic testing; gene therapy; pharmacogenomics, bioremediation, preservation of biodiversity, Biological Fuel Generation, bioprocess technology and their applications, DNA fingerprinting and bioethics.
100214410	VIROLOGY	This is a specialized course in virology for biology and biotechnology students. It describes bacterial, plant, and animal viruses in terms of their taxonomy, structure, multiplication, genetics, evolution, isolation, cultivation, identification, and virus-host-cell interactions. Specific virus families are discussed, as well as viroids and prions.	3	-	3	100212420 MICROBIOLOGY This is an introductory course to microbiology, suitable for students of allied health sciences, biological sciences, environmental, agricultural and biotechnology studies. It provides the founding knowledge of the cell structure, physiology, genetics, growth and growth control methods of microorganisms. A selection of medically, environmentally, and industrially important bacterial groups are discussed, together with fungi, algae, protozoa, and viruses.
100214430	TOXICOLOGY	Study of basic principles of toxicology, major groups of toxic substances and factors affecting the dynamics of toxicity with emphasis on toxic substances affecting the nervous system. Study of common poisoned cases.	3	3	4	100213590 IMMUNOLOGY The course provides an introduction to mechanisms of immunity in man and animals. General properties of immune responses; cells and tissues of the immune system; lymphocyte activation and specificity; effector mechanisms; immunity to microbes; immunodeficiency and AIDS; auto immune diseases; transplantation will be introduced. Emphasis on interactions between cells of the immune system in production of immune responses and the molecules in control of these interactions.
100214610	ENDOCRINOLOGY	The course provides basic knowledge of the structure and function of the endocrine system in a variety of organisms ranging from invertebrates to man. The role of endocrine glands in growth, reproduction and maintenance of homeostasis are described, as well as, the neurological pathways coordinating the timing of hormone release.	2	-	2	100212611 ANIMAL BIOLOGY Diversity of form and functional characteristics of animals, biology of major groups of animal kingdom including invertebrates and vertebrates, taxonomy and evolution, functions of the major tissues and organ systems. The Biosphere and animal distribution, Animal Ecology are included.
100214700	SPECIAL TOPICS IN BIOLOGY & BIOTECHNOLOGY	DNA replication; recombinant DNA (cloning); transcription; reverse transcription in retroviral DNA; protein synthesis (initiation, elongation, translation, termination); RNA synthesis; genetic engineering (mapping) & restriction enzymes; retroviruses; HIV virus (history mechanisms of HIV being destroyer to immune system & it effects on immune system); life cycle of virus; enzymes (allosteric enzymes, regulatory enzymes); genes (types; structural genes, functional genes, regulatory genes); operons eg (lactose operon); catabolite rpression, CAP (cyclin Ampicillin binding protein system).	3	-	3	-
100214740	EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY	History of evolution & evidence for it; biogeography; natural Barriers & oceanic islands; fossil & fossilization; origin of life; biogenetic law; the origin of variation & the genetic basis of evolution; natural selection, adaptation & evolution; species & speciation; rates of evolutionary changes; ecology; behavior & evolution.	3	-	3	100211020 GENERAL BIOLOGY II Prokaryotes and origins of metabolic diversity, The Origin of Eukaryotic Diversity, Plant Diversity, Fungi, Introduction to Animal Evolution, Invertebrates, Vertebrate Evolution and Diversity, Plant Structure and Growth, An introduction to animal structure and Function, Microbial Models: The Genetics of Viruses & Bacteria, Descent with modification: A Darwinian view, Introduction to Ecology And Biosphere.
100214820	ENVIRONMENTAL BIOTECHNOLOGY	Basics and applications of biotechnology in environment, its quality and safeguard. Solving problems of waste production and pollution by biological and ecological friendly means. Using available organisms and if necessary creation of new organisms more adaptable to environment and more useful in serving the environment as for example in cleaning and disposal of wastes and toxic substances. Designing strategies and engineering organisms (if necessary) capable of achieving these objectives. Means suitable for degradation of toxic substances affecting human, animals, plants and environment with the study of the bio-chemical degradation processes in addition to discussing selected research papers in class.	2	-	2	100214030 BIOTECHNOLOGY The course will focus on the main branches in biotechnology: Plant, Animal and Microbial biotechnology and their various applications in agricultural, medical, environmental and industrial as well as Forensic fields including Molecular diagnosis. Coverage includes transgenic plant and insect, transgenic animal, genetically modified food, biosafety, therapeutic cloning, the human genome project and genetic testing; gene therapy; pharmacogenomics, bioremediation, preservation of biodiversity, Biological Fuel Generation, bioprocess technology and their applications, DNA fingerprinting and bioethics.
100214840	INDUSTRIAL BIOTECHNOLOGY	More industrial applications of biotechnology in the industry. Designing plans and strategies for production at industrial level of substances of special importance (pharmaceutical, medical, ecological, agricultural…). Applications of transgenic plants, animals and transformed microorganisms (e.g. production of high value substances such as fuel or production of microorganisms to digest pollution products, industrial and agricultural wastes like cellulose fibers). Bioreactors, design, processes, stages of production, dynamics of chemical and biological reactions and factors affecting these reactions inside the reactor in addition to discussing selected research papers in class.	2	-	2	100214030 BIOTECHNOLOGY The course will focus on the main branches in biotechnology: Plant, Animal and Microbial biotechnology and their various applications in agricultural, medical, environmental and industrial as well as Forensic fields including Molecular diagnosis. Coverage includes transgenic plant and insect, transgenic animal, genetically modified food, biosafety, therapeutic cloning, the human genome project and genetic testing; gene therapy; pharmacogenomics, bioremediation, preservation of biodiversity, Biological Fuel Generation, bioprocess technology and their applications, DNA fingerprinting and bioethics.
100214860	AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY	Applications of biotechnology in the field of agriculture. How to maximize both quantity and quality of agricultural products (animal and plant production) and at the same time to safeguard the environment. Healthy production including for example looking for alternatives to pesticide production. Discussion of debated topics like genetically Modified Food (GMF). Engineering of efficient and high-production mono or multicellular organisms fitting agricultural purposes (food production and fighting against pathogens in addition to discussing selected research papers in class.	3	-	3	100214030 BIOTECHNOLOGY The course will focus on the main branches in biotechnology: Plant, Animal and Microbial biotechnology and their various applications in agricultural, medical, environmental and industrial as well as Forensic fields including Molecular diagnosis. Coverage includes transgenic plant and insect, transgenic animal, genetically modified food, biosafety, therapeutic cloning, the human genome project and genetic testing; gene therapy; pharmacogenomics, bioremediation, preservation of biodiversity, Biological Fuel Generation, bioprocess technology and their applications, DNA fingerprinting and bioethics.
100214870	AQUACULTURE & AQUATIC BIOTECHNOLOGY		2	-	2	100214030 BIOTECHNOLOGY The course will focus on the main branches in biotechnology: Plant, Animal and Microbial biotechnology and their various applications in agricultural, medical, environmental and industrial as well as Forensic fields including Molecular diagnosis. Coverage includes transgenic plant and insect, transgenic animal, genetically modified food, biosafety, therapeutic cloning, the human genome project and genetic testing; gene therapy; pharmacogenomics, bioremediation, preservation of biodiversity, Biological Fuel Generation, bioprocess technology and their applications, DNA fingerprinting and bioethics.
100214880	MEDICAL BIOTECHNOLOGY	Medical applications (objectives, techniques and problems) of biotechnology starting from prevention (pre-symptom diagnosis of diseases using molecular tools), gene therapy and treatment vectors or vehicles (techniques of gene transfer) as well as other strategies of treatment, future hopes of genetic protection, pharmaceuticals development and formulation, designing the production of drugs and vital compounds (enzymes, proteins, hormones…) by selected existing organisms or by genetically modified organisms at an industrial level, functional genomics and applications of the human genetic code, organ replacement, drug delivery systems, medical imaging and intensive care technology in addition to discussing selected research papers in class if possible.	3	-	3	100214030 BIOTECHNOLOGY The course will focus on the main branches in biotechnology: Plant, Animal and Microbial biotechnology and their various applications in agricultural, medical, environmental and industrial as well as Forensic fields including Molecular diagnosis. Coverage includes transgenic plant and insect, transgenic animal, genetically modified food, biosafety, therapeutic cloning, the human genome project and genetic testing; gene therapy; pharmacogenomics, bioremediation, preservation of biodiversity, Biological Fuel Generation, bioprocess technology and their applications, DNA fingerprinting and bioethics.
100214890	TISSUE ENGINEERING	Tissue engineering has been defined as the application of the principles of life sciences and engineering in developing biological substitutes for the maintenance, modification, improvement, restoration, or replacement of tissue or organ function. This course is intended to give students first hand theoretical and practical knowledge in tissue engineering and basic techniques involved in tissue engineering. Emphasis on production and testing of biocompatibility and cell cultivation on the biomaterial.	2	3	3	100213951 ANIMAL CELL CULTURE TECHNIQUES This course is intended to give students first hand theoretical and practical knowledge on basic techniques involved in cell culture and in-vitro testing. Emphasis on cell isolation, cultivation, characterization, and maintenance of specific cell phenotype in addition to cell counting, freezing and thawing, culture of suspension and attached cells.
100214900	MEDICAL BIOTECHNOLOGY LAB	The course gives students practical experience of the collection of clinical samples and the development of PCR-based assays for the diagnosis of bacterial and viral infections of importance to the health of the Palestinian population. SNP screening techniques will be employed to monitor medically relevant genetic polymorphisms in the Palestinian population. Other techniques for diagnostic, preventative and curative medical intervention may be covered as the local biotechnology expertise and needs of the community evolve.		3	1	100214880 MEDICAL BIOTECHNOLOGY Medical applications (objectives, techniques and problems) of biotechnology starting from prevention (pre-symptom diagnosis of diseases using molecular tools), gene therapy and treatment vectors or vehicles (techniques of gene transfer) as well as other strategies of treatment, future hopes of genetic protection, pharmaceuticals development and formulation, designing the production of drugs and vital compounds (enzymes, proteins, hormones…) by selected existing organisms or by genetically modified organisms at an industrial level, functional genomics and applications of the human genetic code, organ replacement, drug delivery systems, medical imaging and intensive care technology in addition to discussing selected research papers in class if possible.
100214910	CURRENT ISSUES IN BIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY	Discussion of currently debated biological and biotechnological subjects. These topics are dynamically changing and advancing in the world of biotechnology (e.g. human genetic code, human cloning, ethics of biology and biotechnological advances…). Discussing in class research papers is a main source of our debated subjects. Student are principal actors in this course, they choose a current topic in biology and biotechnology and present it using audiovisual aids.	1	-	1	-
100214920	MOLECULAR CELL PATHOLOGY	The molecular and cellular basis of the pathology of selected viral and bacterial agents, cardiovascular disease, neurodegenerative disorders and the subversion of the normal cell-cycle controls that lead to cancer and progression through to the metastatic phenotype.	3	-	3	100212120 CELL BIOLOGY Descriptive information and mechanistic detail concerning key cellular processes in the areas: membrane structure and function, extracellular matrix, cell to cell interactions, and cell to substrate interactions Protein trafficking, cytoskeleton and molecular mechanisms of cell division, and signaling,. An attempt will be made to introduce the methodology that was used to obtain this information and to discuss how our understanding of these processes relates to the treatment of human disease. 100212130 CELL BIOLOGY LAB This laboratory course is designed to familiarize you with techniques used in cell biology.
100214950	BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH METHODS	Handling biological and biotechnological research methods that are not treated in other courses. Advanced hand theoretical and practical knowledge on basic techniques involved in modern biological research. Cell and tissue culture, fluorescence microscopy, confocal microscopy, electron microscopy, immunocytochemistry, cell fractionation, production of monoclonal and polyclonal antibodies, in vivo and in-vitro testing. In addition to molecular and biochemical techniques	3	-	1	-
100214970	ADVANCED TOPICS IN BIOINFORMATICS		6	-	2	100214960 BIOINFORMATICS & COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGY This course will focus on the field of bioinformatics. After providing and overview of biological data as DNA and protein sequence, genetic markers and providing a summary of population genetics concepts, the course will cover various methods of computational genetic analysis. Students will learn about DNA and protein sequence analysis (homology, identity and similarity), mechanisms and measures of molecular evolution (evolutionary analysis), extraction of information about structure and function from amino acids sequences, modelling of macromolecules, gene mapping, molecular biology databases, analysis of expression data and micro array analysis.
100214980	PLANT MOLECULAR GENETIC TECHNOLOGY	Reviewing the molecular biology that have been applied to genetic improvement of plants, Plant gene expression, gene transfer to plants, and structure of plant genome; techniques used in plant taxonomy and classification such as RFLP, AFLP ,..etc. The course will include Mapping Plant Genomes and Analysis of Plant Genomes; Mapping Quantitative Trait Loci; Plant Genome Organization and Structure; Analyzing Plant Gene Expression with Transgenic Plants; Gene silencing.	3	3	4	100214030 BIOTECHNOLOGY The course will focus on the main branches in biotechnology: Plant, Animal and Microbial biotechnology and their various applications in agricultural, medical, environmental and industrial as well as Forensic fields including Molecular diagnosis. Coverage includes transgenic plant and insect, transgenic animal, genetically modified food, biosafety, therapeutic cloning, the human genome project and genetic testing; gene therapy; pharmacogenomics, bioremediation, preservation of biodiversity, Biological Fuel Generation, bioprocess technology and their applications, DNA fingerprinting and bioethics.
100214990	UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH OR TRAINING	Research work aiming to treat a biology and biotechnology problem to be conducted under the direction of one or more faculty members, experimental work, analysis, writing and presentation have to be accomplished before the end of the semester.	3	-	3	100214930 SEMINAR Students pursue an assigned project of unique research, either in the laboratory or through the research literature, and present their work in writing and orally at an end of semester seminar.
100221010	INTRODUCTION TO FORENSIC SCIENCES	ntroductory engagaing of students to scientific and technical analysis of several items of the crime scene including: DNA samples (e.g. from blood,...) as well as other biological, chemical, toxicological and ballistic meterials and samples (glass, ink, tool marks, clothes and textiles,...). All these elements are put in a coherent scientific and practical scenario of the crime in a forensic perspective.	2	-	2	-
100222010	FORENSIC GENETICS	In an analytical and interpretative forensic perspective of DNA-based evidence, forensic genetics essentials start from collecting and storage of biological elements from crime scene and finish by presenting forensic evidence. This course includes DNA extraction from various sources (e.g. buccal, hair, semen, blood and urine DNA), qualification, quantification. Amplification of DNA (PCR) and applications. STRs techniques and applications, kinship (e.g. paternity) test, SNPs techniques and applications and gender identification. Taking into consideration using appropriate +ve and –ve controls. Altogether, all these items are considered in a DNA fingerprinting and forensic profiling perspective with statistically based calculations of profile matching and error probalities to finally critically-presenting an evidence-based judgment.		6	2	100212210 GENETICS The physical molecular and chemical basis of heredity, gametogenesis, from gene to protein (revision), genetics of bacteria and viruses (revision), Mendelian genetics and extensions, principles of human genetics, genetic interactions (two and multiple factors interactions, epistatic interactions, non epistatic interactions, pleiotropism), linkage and chromosome mapping (recombination, genetic mapping, linkage estimates), mutations, regulation of gene activity, basics of population genetics, in addition to other selected topics if possible. Problem-solving approach and the use of genetic analysis as a tool to study biological phenomena are emphasized throughout this course.
100223010	FORENSIC SKILLS	Using scientific, physical, chemical, biochemical (e.g. kinetics and thermodynamics...) and statistical analysis in the forensic scene environment. This includes extraction and analysis of body fluids (blood, urine, semen,...) and tissues. This includes also synthesis, purification and identification of organic and inorganic complexes (using distillation, crystallization,...). Solving of forensic problems by integrating such knowledge and technical laborataory approaches in a team-work cooperative and integrative frame. Critical written and oral demonstrations of forensic results, analysis and evidence taking into conderation appropriate positive and negative controls.		6	2	100213111 BIOCHEMISTRY I The course will cover the biological importance of the chemistry of water and the four classes of macromolecule essential for life: proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates and lipids. Biological energetics and enzyme function will be covered and the major metabolic pathways of living organisms will be introduced.
100312020	EVIDENCE INQUIRY AND CHROMATOGRAPHY	Hands-on experience of relevant protocols and procedures starting from collecting and preserving of forensic samples (e.g. explosives and arson...). Chemistry and characterization of explosives. Separation of simple biological and organic molecules using chromatographic techniques (e.g. HPLC, GC,...) to perform qualiatative and quantitative analytical assays with reporting of results and interpretations in a forensic perspective.		6	2	100311020 GENERAL CHEMISTRY II Topics include intermolecular forces, solutions, colloids, chemical kinetics, thermodynamics, equilibria (acid-base, solubility, and complex ion), electrochemistry, and the transition elements. 100311061 GENERAL CHEMISTRY LAB II A laboratory to accompany 01051102. Laboratory experiments illustrate the concepts of general chemistry II such as electrochemistry, determination of a rate law, spectrophotometric determination of an equilibrium constant, buffer solutions, colligative propertuies of solutions.

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