Academic Plan

Total Credit Hours Required to Finish the Degree ( 64 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
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	-
240111000	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 ( 2 ) 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
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.
040511071	DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT	This course covers issues in development studies and options in politics, sociology, international relations, economics and international business including development policy and planning. It aims to familiarize students with theories and findings concerning development and to offer managerial tools to practical problems. It equips students with the ability to create solutions to problems from variety of disciplines, including economics and the functional areas of management, political science, sociology, and geography. This course will cover wide variety of institutional contexts including local and international private business, non-government organizations, central and local governments, international and national regulatory and donor institutions.	2	-	2	-
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	-
040511140	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	-
040511150	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	-
040511160	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	-
040511170	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	-
040511180	INTRODUCTION TO ASTRONOMY SCIENCE	This course aims to present the historical context for the development of astronomy and highlight the role of the Arab-Islamic civilization in the development of this science, introduce the process of astronomical observation, introduce the units of measurement of astronomical dimensions and methods of measuring the dimensions of astronomical bodies. Moreover, students will be able to learn about the solar system and all its components in detail, learn about the characteristics and evolution of stars, stellar clusters and stellar asteroids, learn about galaxies and their types, and focus on the Milky Way. Finally, students will gain knowledge about the origin, age and shape of the universe.	2	-	2	-
040511190	HISTORY OF CIVILIZATION	This course aims to introduce students to the basic concepts related to civilization, and the theories of its emergence and fall. The course also addresses the elements that must be available for the establishment, growth and development of a civilization. Additionally, the course reviews the different aspects of civilization: political, economic, social, religious and cultural, while focusing specifically on upholding the value of reason and law, dialogue between religions and cultures, one opinion and the other opinion, the values of tolerance, and upholding the value of human rights.	2	-	2	-
040511200	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	-
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	-
040511220	ANTI-CORRUPTION CHALLENGES AND SOLUTION	This course aims to raise awareness about corruption and its definition, types, causes, affects, outcomes, and ways of fighting corruption, to be able to fight corruption in the Palestinian society that suffers from wide corruption for different reasons, which will help on knowing the places of corruptions and find solutions for it and enhance integrity values , transparency principles and accountability system in the Palestinian society.	2	-	2	-
040511230	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	-
040511240	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	-
040511250	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	-
040511260	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	-
040511270	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	-
040511280	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	-
040511290	HISTORY OF SCIENCE		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	-
040511400	TURKISH LANGUAGE	Once the student completes the required hours of the Turkish Language Principles course, they will: be able to introduce themselves using their name and nickname and get to know others. The student will also identify their nationality and the nationality of others and can talk about the languages they know. Moreover, the student will be able to introduce themselves and describe their surroundings using sign names, numbers, enumeration of numbers, months, days and colors. As for the second unit, the student can describe his family in detail, can talk about their house, and talk about their day by using the the present tense.	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	-
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	-

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
010610061	ENGLISH FOR DENTAL ASSISTANT STUDENT	This course is intended mainly to help students cope with university education in English. The English for Dental Assistant Student course is one of the ESP courses taught at the Language Center which is meant to prepare students for understanding dental assistance courses and the specific jargon of this field. It is part of the ELC’s vision which asserts that students should learn English in contexts related to their specializations especially medical/dental students. In addition, it helps to introduce the students to basic English grammar rules that will enable them to create well-formed sentences in speaking and writing. Also, it aims at enhancing their listening and speaking skills by encouraging them to use English in simple conversations and by providing them with listening materials that are related to the specific field of dental assistance.	2	-	2	-
010610062	ENGLISH FOR DENTAL ASSISTANT STUDENT LAB	This course is intended mainly to help students cope with university education in English. The English for Dental assistant student lab is one of the ESP courses taught at the Language Center which is meant to prepare students for understanding dental assistance courses and the specific jargon of this field. It is part of the ELC’s vision which asserts that students should learn English in contexts related to their specializations especially medical/ dental students. In addition, it helps to introduce the students to basic English grammar rules that will enable them to create well-formed sentences in speaking and writing. Also, it aims at enhancing their listening and speaking skills by encouraging them to use English in simple conversations and by providing them with listening materials that are related to the specific field of dental assistance.		2	1	-
040212241	ENGLISH COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS	English Communication Skills I aim to equip future dentists with the skills necessary to communicate effectively with patients. The course goes step-by-step through the parts of a typical consultation: receiving the patient, presenting complaints, past medical history, examinations, explanations, treatment, and closing the consultation. While doing this, the course seeks to cultivate a holistic approach to medical care in which the dentist treats the patient as a whole (physical, emotional, and social) person. Additionally, the course aims to improve students’ English fluency with practice in the four skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) as well as in vocabulary and grammar.	1	2	2	010610061 ENGLISH FOR DENTAL ASSISTANT STUDENT This course is intended mainly to help students cope with university education in English. The English for Dental Assistant Student course is one of the ESP courses taught at the Language Center which is meant to prepare students for understanding dental assistance courses and the specific jargon of this field. It is part of the ELC’s vision which asserts that students should learn English in contexts related to their specializations especially medical/dental students. In addition, it helps to introduce the students to basic English grammar rules that will enable them to create well-formed sentences in speaking and writing. Also, it aims at enhancing their listening and speaking skills by encouraging them to use English in simple conversations and by providing them with listening materials that are related to the specific field of dental assistance.
060511021	FIRST AID	This course is designed to learn the students the temporary and immediate care given to a person who is injured or suddenly becomes ill. First aid also involves home care if medical assistance is delayed or not available . first aid includes recognizing life-threatening conditions and taking effective action to keep the injured or ill person alive and in the best possible condition until medical treatment can be obtained Finally , the students become an important part of the emergency care team as they properly prepare with the right knowledge and practical skills to render appropriate life-saving care.	2	-	2	-
080622030	ETHICS AND PROFESSIONAL ISSUES	This course includes the basic ethical principles in health professions, skills to solve ethical problems, the code of ethics and patient's bill of rights. Also the student will learn communication skills, confidentiality, medical malpractice, the medical records and quality customer services.	1	-	1	-
080711100	INTRODUCTION TO DENTAL SCIENCE AND DENTAL ASSISTANCE	This theoretical course aims to shed the light on the scope and limitation of dental assistance field. The students will learn their scope and role in the dental clinic.	2	-	2	-
170112161	BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (BLS)	The Basic Life Support (BLS) course aims to provide the nursing student and healthcare professionals with exceptional emergency care skills of basic recognition to life-threatening emergencies, provide CPR, and the use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and relieve choking in a safe, timely and effective manner.		1	0	-

Specialization Requirements

Spec. 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
060511030	MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY	This course is designed to give an introduction and overview, with emphasis on basic and practical medical terms. Some illustrations and ample appendices and glossaries are given to serve as important references after the short course is completed. The Glossary of word parts (combining forms, suffixes and prefixes) with their English meanings and then in a separate list reserve the process giving English words and their medical terminology counterparts. We hope that this course excites your interest and enthusiasm for the medical language, making a difference in your work experience, as well as your personal involvement with health issues.	2	-	2	-
080612000	DENTAL MATERIALS	The course has two components, lectures and corresponding practical training in laboratories. The theoretical part covers the dental materials that used in all lab works, their properties and the correct manipulation and uses of these materials The practical part focus on developing the ability to examine and differentiate between the different types of dental materials used in dental practice and linked them to a theoretical course of dental materials of all dental lab work and how to deal with materials.	2	2	3	080711100 INTRODUCTION TO DENTAL SCIENCE AND DENTAL ASSISTANCE This theoretical course aims to shed the light on the scope and limitation of dental assistance field. The students will learn their scope and role in the dental clinic.
080711200	ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY	This Course is designed to provide the students with the basic knowledge about the anatomy of the general body and the basic aspects of medical physiology	2	-	2	060511030 MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY This course is designed to give an introduction and overview, with emphasis on basic and practical medical terms. Some illustrations and ample appendices and glossaries are given to serve as important references after the short course is completed. The Glossary of word parts (combining forms, suffixes and prefixes) with their English meanings and then in a separate list reserve the process giving English words and their medical terminology counterparts. We hope that this course excites your interest and enthusiasm for the medical language, making a difference in your work experience, as well as your personal involvement with health issues.
080711210	DENTAL INSTRUMENTS	The intent of this course is to familiarize students with the various instruments used in the dental field.it covers the instruments used in conservative dentistry, oral surgery, endodontics, orthodontics, prosthodontics, periodontology and pediatric dentistry.	2	-	2	080711100 INTRODUCTION TO DENTAL SCIENCE AND DENTAL ASSISTANCE This theoretical course aims to shed the light on the scope and limitation of dental assistance field. The students will learn their scope and role in the dental clinic.
080711220	CONSERVATIVE DENTISTRY I	This course has two branches, theoretical and practical branches. In the theoretical branch the student will learn about the basic principles of management of dental caries and placement of different restorative materials. while in the practical part, the students will work to assist the dental students ( fourth and fifth year levels) in the dental clinics.	1	4	3	080711100 INTRODUCTION TO DENTAL SCIENCE AND DENTAL ASSISTANCE This theoretical course aims to shed the light on the scope and limitation of dental assistance field. The students will learn their scope and role in the dental clinic.
080711230	LOCAL ANESTHESIA AND SEDATION	The course familiarizes students with dental local anesthesia, local anesthetic materials, equipment and injection techniques.	1	4	3	060511030 MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY This course is designed to give an introduction and overview, with emphasis on basic and practical medical terms. Some illustrations and ample appendices and glossaries are given to serve as important references after the short course is completed. The Glossary of word parts (combining forms, suffixes and prefixes) with their English meanings and then in a separate list reserve the process giving English words and their medical terminology counterparts. We hope that this course excites your interest and enthusiasm for the medical language, making a difference in your work experience, as well as your personal involvement with health issues.
080711240	INFECTION CONTROL AND STERILIZATION	This course is of prime importance since it covers the theoretical and practical aspects of infection control within the dental office. The students will learn the disinfection and sterilization techniques.	1	4	3	080711100 INTRODUCTION TO DENTAL SCIENCE AND DENTAL ASSISTANCE This theoretical course aims to shed the light on the scope and limitation of dental assistance field. The students will learn their scope and role in the dental clinic.
080711250	FIELD TRAINING I	This is a practical course in which the students are distributed in the dental clinics to gain the needed practical experience . the students will apply this knowledge while assisting the dental students in the various clinical courses ( paedodontics, orthodontics, prosthodontics…..).	2	-	1	060511030 MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY This course is designed to give an introduction and overview, with emphasis on basic and practical medical terms. Some illustrations and ample appendices and glossaries are given to serve as important references after the short course is completed. The Glossary of word parts (combining forms, suffixes and prefixes) with their English meanings and then in a separate list reserve the process giving English words and their medical terminology counterparts. We hope that this course excites your interest and enthusiasm for the medical language, making a difference in your work experience, as well as your personal involvement with health issues.
080711300	RADIOLOGY	This course is designed to cover briefly the discovery of x-ray, interaction of x-ray with matter, biological effects of x-ray interaction, safety & protection against radiation in dental facilities, intraoral and extraoral x-ray machines, intraoral & extraoral imaging techniques.	1	-	1	080711100 INTRODUCTION TO DENTAL SCIENCE AND DENTAL ASSISTANCE This theoretical course aims to shed the light on the scope and limitation of dental assistance field. The students will learn their scope and role in the dental clinic.
080711310	PERIODONTOLOGY	This course covers the clinical aspects of the inflammatory gingival periodontal disease, periodontal pathology and classification. The practical part involves assisting the dental students (DDS study plan) in the dental clinics while they are performing surgical and non surgical periodontal treatment.	1	4	3	060511030 MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY This course is designed to give an introduction and overview, with emphasis on basic and practical medical terms. Some illustrations and ample appendices and glossaries are given to serve as important references after the short course is completed. The Glossary of word parts (combining forms, suffixes and prefixes) with their English meanings and then in a separate list reserve the process giving English words and their medical terminology counterparts. We hope that this course excites your interest and enthusiasm for the medical language, making a difference in your work experience, as well as your personal involvement with health issues.
080711320	FIELD TRAINING II	This is a practical course in which the students are distributed in the dental clinics to gain the needed practical experience . the students will apply this knowledge while assisting the dental students in the various clinical courses ( paedodontics, orthodontics, prosthodontics…..).	2	-	1	080711250 FIELD TRAINING I This is a practical course in which the students are distributed in the dental clinics to gain the needed practical experience . the students will apply this knowledge while assisting the dental students in the various clinical courses ( paedodontics, orthodontics, prosthodontics…..).
080712100	HEAD AND NECK ANATOMY	This course focuses on the basic anatomy of the head and neck region. Basic principles of the Skull bones, Scalp, Face and neck region are discussed.	1	-	1	080711200 ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY This Course is designed to provide the students with the basic knowledge about the anatomy of the general body and the basic aspects of medical physiology
080712110	DENTAL PHARMACOLOGY	The intent of this course is to familiarize students with the types of drugs, their clinical uses and their contraindications. Fluoride and Non-fluoride anticaries agents are also covered in more details in this course.	1	-	1	060511030 MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY This course is designed to give an introduction and overview, with emphasis on basic and practical medical terms. Some illustrations and ample appendices and glossaries are given to serve as important references after the short course is completed. The Glossary of word parts (combining forms, suffixes and prefixes) with their English meanings and then in a separate list reserve the process giving English words and their medical terminology counterparts. We hope that this course excites your interest and enthusiasm for the medical language, making a difference in your work experience, as well as your personal involvement with health issues.
080712120	CONSERVATIVE DENTISTRY II	The theoretical part of this course discusses the basics of pulpal anatomy and explains the mechanical steps of root canal treatment and its biologic rationale. The practical part gives the students the opportunity to assist the dental students within the dental centers.	1	4	3	080711220 CONSERVATIVE DENTISTRY I This course has two branches, theoretical and practical branches. In the theoretical branch the student will learn about the basic principles of management of dental caries and placement of different restorative materials. while in the practical part, the students will work to assist the dental students ( fourth and fifth year levels) in the dental clinics.
080712130	ORAL PATHOLOGY	Principles of the disease process which includes cell injury, inflammation, neoplasm and circulatory disturbances of the teeth, supporting and associated oral structures such as the periodontal, tongue, oral mucous, salivary glands, jaws and oro-facial deformities.	1	-	1	060511030 MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY This course is designed to give an introduction and overview, with emphasis on basic and practical medical terms. Some illustrations and ample appendices and glossaries are given to serve as important references after the short course is completed. The Glossary of word parts (combining forms, suffixes and prefixes) with their English meanings and then in a separate list reserve the process giving English words and their medical terminology counterparts. We hope that this course excites your interest and enthusiasm for the medical language, making a difference in your work experience, as well as your personal involvement with health issues. 080711240 INFECTION CONTROL AND STERILIZATION This course is of prime importance since it covers the theoretical and practical aspects of infection control within the dental office. The students will learn the disinfection and sterilization techniques.
080712140	PROSTHODONTICS	This course is designed to introduce students to the field of prosthodontic dentistry. The students will learn about the basic prosthodontic appliances and their indications, they will learn also about the basic materials used in the prosthodontic clinics. In the practical part the students will learn how to mix and pour the different impression materials and how to assist the dentist within the prosthodontic clinic.	1	4	3	080612000 DENTAL MATERIALS The course has two components, lectures and corresponding practical training in laboratories. The theoretical part covers the dental materials that used in all lab works, their properties and the correct manipulation and uses of these materials The practical part focus on developing the ability to examine and differentiate between the different types of dental materials used in dental practice and linked them to a theoretical course of dental materials of all dental lab work and how to deal with materials.
080712150	CARIOLOGY AND PREVENTION	These courses present all aspects relating to dental caries and developing preventive, controlling, and therapeutic procedures for dental caries.	2	-	2	080711220 CONSERVATIVE DENTISTRY I This course has two branches, theoretical and practical branches. In the theoretical branch the student will learn about the basic principles of management of dental caries and placement of different restorative materials. while in the practical part, the students will work to assist the dental students ( fourth and fifth year levels) in the dental clinics.
080712170	FIELD TRAINING III	This is a practical course in which the students are distributed in the dental clinics to gain the needed practical experience. the students will apply this knowledge while assisting the dental students in the various clinical courses (paedodontics, orthodontics, prosthodontics…..).	2	-	1	080711320 FIELD TRAINING II This is a practical course in which the students are distributed in the dental clinics to gain the needed practical experience . the students will apply this knowledge while assisting the dental students in the various clinical courses ( paedodontics, orthodontics, prosthodontics…..).
080712210	ORTHODONTICS	This is a theoretical and practical course designed to introduce dental students to the field of orthodontics. The theoretical part involves a brief introduction on malocclusion and an overview on orthodontic appliances and instruments. The practical part involves the assistance of dental students in the orthodontic clinics.	1	2	2	080712150 CARIOLOGY AND PREVENTION These courses present all aspects relating to dental caries and developing preventive, controlling, and therapeutic procedures for dental caries.
080712220	PAEDODONTICS	This course is designed to introduce students to the field of pediatric dentistry. The lectures of this course emphasize on basic topics in pediatric dentistry including behavior management and clinical examination. The practical part involves assistance for the dental students at the pediatric clinics (fourth and fifth year levels).	1	2	2	080712150 CARIOLOGY AND PREVENTION These courses present all aspects relating to dental caries and developing preventive, controlling, and therapeutic procedures for dental caries.
080712230	DENTAL PRACTICE MANAGEMENT	In this course, the students will gain knowledge about a set of practices, procedures, and skills that go beyond clinical care, which are needed to turn an education in dentistry into an actual viable practice.	2	-	2	080711100 INTRODUCTION TO DENTAL SCIENCE AND DENTAL ASSISTANCE This theoretical course aims to shed the light on the scope and limitation of dental assistance field. The students will learn their scope and role in the dental clinic.
080712240	DENTAL IMPLANTOLOGY	This coprehensive theoretical course presents the scientific basis & clinical applications of modern dental implantlogy techniques, & covers both surgical procedures and periodontic & prosthodontic considerations in implant dentistry.	1	-	1	080712100 HEAD AND NECK ANATOMY This course focuses on the basic anatomy of the head and neck region. Basic principles of the Skull bones, Scalp, Face and neck region are discussed. 080712140 PROSTHODONTICS This course is designed to introduce students to the field of prosthodontic dentistry. The students will learn about the basic prosthodontic appliances and their indications, they will learn also about the basic materials used in the prosthodontic clinics. In the practical part the students will learn how to mix and pour the different impression materials and how to assist the dentist within the prosthodontic clinic.
080712250	ORAL SURGERY	This course is a combined theoretical and practical course. In the theoretical part the students are introduced to the field of oral surgery. In the practical part of this course, the students will work with the dental students where they are trained on the principles of infection control in the dental clinic and on all types of instruments used for local anesthesia and dental extraction .	1	2	2	080712100 HEAD AND NECK ANATOMY This course focuses on the basic anatomy of the head and neck region. Basic principles of the Skull bones, Scalp, Face and neck region are discussed. 080712130 ORAL PATHOLOGY Principles of the disease process which includes cell injury, inflammation, neoplasm and circulatory disturbances of the teeth, supporting and associated oral structures such as the periodontal, tongue, oral mucous, salivary glands, jaws and oro-facial deformities.
080712260	FIELD TRAINING IV	This is a practical course in which the students are distributed in the dental clinics to gain the needed practical experience. the students will apply this knowledge while assisting the dental students in the various clinical courses (pedodontics , orthodontics, prosthodontics…..).	2	-	1	080712170 FIELD TRAINING III This is a practical course in which the students are distributed in the dental clinics to gain the needed practical experience. the students will apply this knowledge while assisting the dental students in the various clinical courses (paedodontics, orthodontics, prosthodontics…..).

Advisory Plan

First Year

Fall Semester

Course Number	Course Name	Cr. Hrs.
040111001	ARABIC LANGUAGE	2
040511011	PALESTINIAN STUDIES	2
240111000	COMPUTER SKILLS	2
010610061	ENGLISH FOR DENTAL ASSISTANT STUDENT	2
010610062	ENGLISH FOR DENTAL ASSISTANT STUDENT LAB	1
080711100	INTRODUCTION TO DENTAL SCIENCE AND DENTAL ASSISTANCE	2
060511030	MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY	2
	Total	13

First Year

Spring Semester

Course Number	Course Name	Cr. Hrs.
080612000	DENTAL MATERIALS	3
080711200	ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY	2
080711210	DENTAL INSTRUMENTS	2
080711220	CONSERVATIVE DENTISTRY I	3
080711230	LOCAL ANESTHESIA AND SEDATION	3
080711240	INFECTION CONTROL AND STERILIZATION	3
080711250	FIELD TRAINING I	1
	Total	17

First Year

Summer Semester

Course Number	Course Name	Cr. Hrs.
-	Univ. Elec.	2
040212241	ENGLISH COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS	2
080711300	RADIOLOGY	1
080711310	PERIODONTOLOGY	3
080711320	FIELD TRAINING II	1
	Total	9

Second Year

Fall Semester

Course Number	Course Name	Cr. Hrs.
170112161	BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (BLS)	0
080712100	HEAD AND NECK ANATOMY	1
080712110	DENTAL PHARMACOLOGY	1
080712120	CONSERVATIVE DENTISTRY II	3
080712130	ORAL PATHOLOGY	1
080712140	PROSTHODONTICS	3
080712150	CARIOLOGY AND PREVENTION	2
080712170	FIELD TRAINING III	1
	Total	12

Second Year

Spring Semester

Course Number	Course Name	Cr. Hrs.
060511021	FIRST AID	2
080622030	ETHICS AND PROFESSIONAL ISSUES	1
080712210	ORTHODONTICS	2
080712220	PAEDODONTICS	2
080712230	DENTAL PRACTICE MANAGEMENT	2
080712240	DENTAL IMPLANTOLOGY	1
080712250	ORAL SURGERY	2
080712260	FIELD TRAINING IV	1
	Total	13

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