Undergraduate Catalog

University of Sharjah
University Catalog
20ϮϬ
The University of Sharjah, located in the Emirate
of Sharjah, is officially licensed from
15 November 2018 to 19 September 2023
by the Ministry of Education of the United Arab
Emirates to award degrees/qualifications in
higher education
Description Page #
Message from the Chancellor 5
Board of Trustees and Committees 7
Academic Calendar 2018-2019 12
Directory 16
The University Overview 18
Accreditation and Quality Assurance 24
Location and Climate 24
Deanship of Academic Support Services 25
Admissions Department 27
Registration Department 32
UoS Libraries 33
The Central Laboratories 35
Career Advising, Internship Training 37
Academic Programs and Degrees 38
Admissions 45
Tuition Fees 64
Registration 71
General Education 73
Information Technology Center 98
The Enrollment Management and Academic 100
Guidance Department
Student Affairs 101
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Graduate Studies 106
Center for Continuing Education and Professional 109
Development
The Institute of Leadership in Higher Education (ILHE) 111
Student Abroad Unit 112
Language Institute 114
Disability Resource Center 114
Colleges
College of Sharia & Islamic Studies 116
College of Arts Humanities & Social Sciences 122
College of Business Administration 168
College of Engineering 263
College of Health Sciences 438
College of Law 566
College of Fine Arts 572
College of Communication 631
College of Medicine 649
College of Dental Medicine 685
College of Pharmacy 703
Community College 726
College of Sciences 794
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Notice
Information in this catalog applies to the academic year 20ϮϬ-20Ϯϭ as of
September 1, 20ϮϬ. The University reserves the right to make changes without
prior notice in programs, course offerings, academic requirements, and teaching
staff as deemed necessary.
This catalog has been drafted to conform to the related UAE laws and Ministry
of Education (MOE) rules and regulations. In the event of a contradiction, the
UAE laws and MOE rules and regulations take precedence.
Student Responsibility for Catalog Information

Students are responsible for reading, understanding and adhering to the
information in this catalog. Failure to comply with the stated University, college
and program regulations will not exempt students from the ramifications of their
ignorance and the penalties that may incur.
University of Sharjah Contact Information

PO Box: 27272 Sharjah
Postal Code 211
Sharjah
United Arab Emirates
Telephone +971 6 5585000

Fax +971 6 5585185
E-mail info@sharjah.ac.ae
This catalog can also be viewed at http://www.sharjah.ac.ae
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Message from the Chancellor
I am delighted to welcome you as we begin a new academic year at the

University of Sharjah, embark upon planning the next UoS Strategic Plan (2020-
2025) and steadfastly pursue the University’s mission of excellence in education,
research and community service.
Our determination to be the best university in the country and region is reflected
in the composition of our student body, faculty and administrative staff. Since
the inception of the University in 1997, members of our university community
have accomplished numerous achievements across all academic, research and
professional fields. These exceptional contributions have contributed to the
economic development of the local community and enhanced the quality of life
for all, not only in the country and region but also in the international community
through our ever-expanding partnerships with reputable universities and
institutions throughout the world.
Consistent with our core mission is the role of UoS in preparing our students for
citizenship, a lifetime of public service and active participation in the local,
regional and international communities, which has never been a more important
responsibility. To this end, we have made extraordinary progress through the
establishment of several institutions, foundations, and research institutes, which
cover a broad spectrum of vital and important areas, such as the sciences and
engineering, renewable energy, astronomy and space sciences, communication,
applied sociology, medicine and health sciences, surgical and clinical training,
leadership in higher education, languages and literature, Islamic economy and
finance, and the history of Arab and Muslim sciences.
All of these accomplishments have been made possible by the guidance and
vision of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of
the Supreme Council, Ruler of Sharjah, and President of the University of
Sharjah. Indeed, the strategic acumen, intellect and foresight of His Highness,
Ruler of Sharjah, have sustained the University on a path of excellence such that
it now represents a unique model of higher education in the Middle East and
internationally, distinguished by its intrinsic cultural values and heritage, global
outlook and advancements in science and technology.
In this catalog, you will find information about the University and its academic
programs, facilities and service units. Additionally, you will find admission
guidelines, registration procedures, study plans for all college programs, and
information on policies and regulations, such as transferring to a new program,
student absences, academic integrity and disciplinary measures.
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I would like to thank each of you for your outstanding work on behalf of the
University of Sharjah. Your collective talents, creativity, energy and dedication
to UoS give me much pride. My very best wishes for your continued success and
productivity!
Professor Hamid M.K. Al Naimiy,
Chancellor of the University of Sharjah
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Board of Trustees
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Chairman
Member of the Supreme Council, Ruler of Sharjah and

President of the University
Dr. Obaid Al Muhairi - Former Executive Dean of Arabic

Language and UAE Studies, Higher Colleges of Technology Member
BOT Academic Committee Chair
Mr. Mohammed Abdallah - CEO, Sharjah Islamic Bank Member
Dr. Tariq bin Khadim - Chairman of the Directorate of

Member
Human Resources – Government of Sharjah
Dr. Engr. Rashid Al Leem - Chairman of the Sharjah

Member
Electricity and Water Authority
Dr. Muhadditha Al Hashimi - Director of the Sharjah

Member
Women's College, Higher Colleges of Technology
Mr. Ahmed Alrasheed - Attorney and Legal Advisor Member
Mrs. Noura Al Noman - Chairman of the Executive Office of

Member
H.H. Sheikha Jawaher Bint Mohammed Al Qasimi
Professor Jacques Frémont - President and Vice-Chancellor

Member
of the University of Ottawa
Professor Guenter Meyer - Director of the Centre for

Research on the Arab World (CERAW) at the University of
Mainz, Germany,
Chairman of the German Middle East Studies Association
(DAVO), Member
President of the European Association for Middle East
Studies (EURAMES) and Chairman of the International
Advisory Council of the World Congress for Middle Eastern
Studies (WOCMES)
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Member
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Professor Kamal Youcef-Toumi - Professor of Electronics Member

Engineering and Co-Director of the Center for Clean Water
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and Energy at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
(MIT), USA
Professor Mohamed H. Sayegh, MD - Vice President for

Medical Affairs and Dean of the College of Medicine at the Member
American University of Beirut (AUB), Lebanon
Professor Abdallah I. Husein Malkawi - Chancellor, Fahad

Member
Bin Sultan University, KSA
Professor Martin Barstow - Pro-Vice-Chancellor Strategic

Science Projects Director of the Leicester Institute of Space
Member
& Earth Observation, Professor of Astrophysics and Space
Science at the University of Leicester, UK
Professor Hamid M.K. Al Naimiy - Chancellor of the

University of Sharjah and President of the Arab Union for Member
Astronomy and Space Sciences (AUASS)
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Academic Affairs Committee
Dr. Obaid Al Muhairi Chairman

Former Executive Dean of Arabic Language and UAE
Studies, Higher Colleges of Technology
Ms. Noura Al Noman Member

Chairman of the Executive Office of H.H. Sheikha Jawaher
Bint Mohammed Al Qasimi
Dr. Muhadditha Al Hashimi Member

Director of the Sharjah Higher Colleges of Technology
Dr. Jacques Frémont Member

President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ottawa
Dr. Guenter Meyer Member

Director of the Centre for Research on the Arab World
(CERAW) at the University of Mainz, Germany, Chairman
of the German Middle East Studies Association (DAVO),
President of the European Association for Middle East
Studies (EURAMES) and Chairman of the International
Advisory Council of the World Congress for Middle Eastern
Studies (WOCMES)
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Professor Mohamed H. Sayegh, MD Member

Vice President for Medical Affairs and Dean of the College
of Medicine at the American University of Beirut (AUB),
Lebanon
Professor Kamal Youcef-Toumi Member
Professor of Electronics Engineering and Co-Director of the

Center for Clean Water and Energy at the Massachusetts
Institute of Technology (MIT), USA
Professor Abdallah I. Husein Malkawi Member

Chancellor, Fahad Bin Sultan University
Professor Martin Barstow Member
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Pro-Vice Chancellor Strategic Science Projects, Director of
the Leicester Institute of Space & Earth Observation,
Professor of Astrophysics and Space Science at the
University of Leicester, UK
Dr. Engr. Rashid Al Leem Member
Chairman of the Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority
Professor Hamid M.K. Al Naimiy Member
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Finance Committee
Mr. Mohammed Abdallah

Chairman
Chief Executive Officer, Sharjah Islamic Bank
Mr. Ahmed Alrasheed

Member
Lawyer and Legal Advisor
Mr. Tarek bin Khadem

Member
Chairman of the Directorate of Human Resources – Sharjah
Government
Professor Hamid M.K. Al Naimiy

Member
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Academic Calendar 2020 / 2021
Fall Semester 2020/2021
Day Date Description
Beginning of regular admission in Fall 2020/2021

Sun 07 Jun 15 Shawal
for bachelor programs
Sun 21 Jun 29 Shawal Leave Academic Staff
The last day of regular admission for Colleges of

Thu 16 Jul 25 Dhi Al-Qida
Medicine and Dental Medicine.
30 Jul - 09-12 Dhi Al-

Thu - Sun Arafah + Eid Aladha
02 Aug Hijja
The last day of regular admission for other

Thu 13 Aug 23 Dhi Al-Hijja
colleges
01 Muharam
Thu 20 Aug Alhijiri New year
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Sun 23 Aug 04 Muharam Return of Academic Staff
23-27 TOEFL exam for new students + Math & Physics

Sun - Thu 04-08 Muharam
Aug placement tests + Late registration
Last date for new students to postpone their

Thu 27 Aug 08 Muharam
admission
Sun 30 Aug 11 Muharam Classes begin
Wed 02 Sept 14 Muharam Last day for incomplete exam (Undergraduate)
Thu 03 Sept 15 Muharam Last day for Add/Drop
Mon 07 Sept 19 Muharam Orientation meeting for new students 'Females'
Tue 08 Sept 20 Muharam Orientation meeting for new students 'Males'
Last day for withdrawal from semester

Thu 24 Sept 06 Safar
(Undergraduates)
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Fall Semester 2020/2021
18-28
Sun - Wed 01-11 Rabi I Midterm exams
Oct
Last day for withdrawal from semester

Thu 22 Oct 05 Rabi I
(Postgraduates)
Thu 05 Nov 19 Rabi I Last day for dropping courses without 'F
Tue 01 Dec 15 Rabi II Martyr's Day
Wed - 02-03
16-17 Rabi II UAE National Day
Thu Dec
Thu 10 Dec 24 Rabi II Last day for Incomplete Exam (Postgraduates)
Thu 10 Dec 24 Rabi II Classes end
12-22 26 Rabi II – 07
Sat - Tue Final exams
Dec Jumada I
Sun 27 Dec 12 Jumada I Winter break starts
01 Jan
Fri 17 Jumada I New Year
2021
10 - 12
Sun - Tue 26 – 28 Jumada I Fall graduation ceremony
Jan
Spring Semester 2020/2021
06 Dec – 20 Rabi II – 21 Regular admission in spring 2020/2021 for

Sun - Tue
05 Jan Jumada I bachelor programs
Sun 10 Jan 26 Jumada I Return of Academic Staff
10-14 TOEFL exam for new students + Math & Physics

Sun - Thu 26- 30 Jumada I
Jan placement tests + Late registration
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Last date for new students to postpone their

Thu 14 Jan 30 Jumada I
admission
Sun 17 Jan 03 Jumada II Classes begin
Wed 20 Jan 06 Jumada II Last day for Incomplete Exam (Undergraduates)
Thu 21 Jan 07 Jumada II Last day for Add/Drop
Last day for withdrawal from

Thu 11 Feb 28 Jumada II
semester(Undergraduates)
07 - 17 23 Rajab – 03
Sun - Wed Midterm Exam
Mar Shaban
Last day for withdrawal from

Thu 11 Mar 27 Rajab
semester(Postgraduates)
Thu 25 Mar 11 Shaban Last day for dropping courses without 'F'
28 Mar -
Sun - Thu 14 – 18 Shaban Spring break
01 Apr
Thu 06 May 24 Ramadan Last day for Incomplete Exam (Postgraduates)
Thu 06 May 24 Ramadan Classes end
13 – 15
Thu - Sat 01 – 03 Shawal Eid AlFitr Holidays
May
Beginning of early admission in Fall 2021/2022

Sun 16 May 04 Shawal
for bachelor programs
15 - 25
Sat - Tue 03 – 13 Shawal Final exams
May
06 – 10
Sun - Thu 25 - 29 Shawal Graduation ceremony
Jun
The last day of Early Admission in Fall

Wed 16 Jun 06 Dhi Al-Qida
2021/2022 for Bachelor programs
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Sun 20 Jun 10 Dhi Al-Qida Academic Staff Leave
Summer Semester 2020/2021
Sun 06 Jun 25 Shawal Summer session begins
Mon 07 Jun 26 Shawal Last day for Add/Drop
Sun 20 Jun 10 Dhi Al-Qida Summer vacation starts for academic staff
Wed 30 Jun 20 Dhi Al-Qida Last day for dropping courses without grade 'F
Mon 12 July 02 Dhi Al-Hijja Summer classes end
13 - 18 03 – 08 Dhi Al-
Tue - Sun Final exams
July Hijja
Mon - 19 - 22 09 – 12 Dhi Al-

Eid Al-Adha Holidays
Thu July Hijja
13 Muharam
Sun 22 Aug Return of academic staff
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Directory
Tel. Fax
Chancellor’s office 5050001 5585185
Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs 5053032 5053034
Vice Chancellor for Medical & Health Sciences Colleges 5057011 5057015
Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate Studies 5053004 5053011
Vice Chancellor for Finance & Administrative Affairs 5050103 5050101
Vice Chancellor for Community Affairs 5057030 5057013
Vice Chancellor for Public Affairs 5050020 5585099
Deanship of Quality Assurance, Institutional 5053026 5053020

Effectiveness and Accreditation
College of Graduate Studies and Research 5050301 5050303
Deanship of Academic Support Services 5053014 5050139
Registration Department 5050751 5050717
Admission Department 5166753 5053717
College of Shari’a & Islamic Studies 5050181 5050334
College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences 5053201 5053222
College of Business Administration – Men 5053501 5050100
College of Business Administration – Women 5053502 5050513
College of Engineering – Men 5053901 5585191
College of Engineering - Women 5050952 5585191
College of Law - Men 2020211 5053155
College of Law - Women 5053187 5053155
College of Fine Arts & Design 5057851 5053444
College of Health Sciences - Men 5057501 5057502
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College of Communication 5053611 5050688
College of Medicine 5057201 5057244
College of Dentistry 5057333 5057322
College of Pharmacy 5057401 5057430
College of Sciences 5050225 5050489
Community College 5057910 5589987
Dean of Student Affairs - Men 5050759 5585174
Dean of Student Affairs - Women 5050701 5585160
Enrollment Management and Academic Guidance Unit 5053871 5053872
Facilities Management and Planning Department 5050058 5050051
Human Resources 5050036 5585200
Public Relations 5050020 5585099
Media Center 5050050 5050119
Office of Grants and Sponsorships 5057013 5057022
Alumni Association Center 5057017 5057022
Finance Department 5050040 5585183
Health Clinics – Men 5050244
Health Clinics – Women 5053291
Libraries (Men & Women) 5053851 5585186
Medical Colleges 5057161
Procurement Department 5050081 5050419
Business Services Department 5053122 5053107
Passport Unit 5050008 5050093
IT Department 5050014 5585101
University Operator 5585000 5585099
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The University
Overview
University Administration
Professor Hamid M.K. Al Naimiy, Chancellor
Professor Sherif Sedki, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Professor Maamar Bettayeb, Acting Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate
Studies
Professor Qutayba Hamid Al Heialy, Vice Chancellor for Medical Colleges and
Health Sciences and Dean of College of Medicine
Vice Chancellor for Administrative and Financial Affairs
Dr. Salah Taher, Vice Chancellor for Community Affairs
Mr. Majid Al-Jarwan, Vice Chancellor for Public Relations
Council of Deans
Professor Hamid M.K. Al Naimiy, Chancellor
Professor Sherif Sedki, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Professor Maamar Ali Bettayeb, Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate
Studies
Professor Qutayba Hamid Al Heialy, Vice Chancellor for Medical Colleges and
Health Sciences and Dean of College of Medicine
Vice Chancellor for Financial and Administrative Affairs
Dr. Salah Taher Al Haj, Vice Chancellor for Community Affairs
Mr. Majid Mohamed Al Jarwan, Vice Chancellor for Public Relations
Professor Adnan Ibrahim Sirhan, Assistant Chancellor of Branch Affairs and Dean
of Community College
Professor Esam El-Din Agamy, Dean of the Deanship of Quality Assurance,
Institutional Effectiveness and Accreditation
Dr. Hussein M. Elmehdi, Dean of Academic Support Services - secretary of the
Deans Council
Professor Raafat El-Awady, Acting Dean of the College of Graduate Studies
Professor Awad Al Khalaf, Dean of the College of Shari’a and Islamic Studies
Professor AbdulSahib Mehdi Ali, Acting Dean of the College of Arts, Humanities
& Social Science
Professor Philip Molyneux, Dean of the College of Business Administration
Professor Abdul-Kadir Mohammed Hamid, Acting Dean of the College of
Engineering
Dr. Amina Al-Marzouqi, Acting Dean of the College of Health Sciences Professor
Imad El Din Ahmad Abdul Hay, Acting Dean of the College of Law Professor
Nadia M. Alhasani, Dean of the College of Fine Arts and Design
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Professor Essam Nasr Selim, Acting Dean of the College of Communication
Professor Qutayba Hamid Al Heialy, Dean of the College of Medicine
Professor Hien Hgo, Dean of the College of Dental Medicine
Professor Ayman Noureddin, Dean of the College of Pharmacy
Professor Adnan I. Sirhan, Dean, Community College
Professor Majid Merabti, Dean of the College of Sciences
Professor Mahmoud Darabseh, Dean of Men's Student Affairs
Dr. Salama Al Rahoomi, Dean of Women's Student Affairs
Professor Taleb Al Tal, Director of the Institute of Medical and Health Sciences
Research
Professor Abdallah Shanableh, Director of the Institute of Sciences and
Engineering Research
Professor Abdullah Falah El-Mneizel, Director of the Institute of Humanities and
Social Sciences Research
Professor Maher Omar, Director of the Institute of the Leadership in Higher
Education
Professor Sam Souliman Dalla, Legal Consultant
Deanship of the Academic Support Services

Dr. Hussein M. Elmehdi, Dean of Academic Support Services
Ms. Aisha Mohamed Bukhatir Al Shamsi, Director of the Admission Department
Mrs. Nadia Masoud, Director of Libraries
Eng. Mahmoud Abu Shammeh, Director of the Central Laboratories
Ms. Reem Al-Hashemi, Director of the Registration Department
Ms. Rana Kabani, Coordinator of the Career Advising and Student Training Office
Financial and Administrative Affairs

Mr. William Matt Easdown, Vice Chancellor for Administration and Financial
Affairs
Ms. Shaikha Al-Naqbi, Director of the Department of Human Resources
Mr. Louay Al-Maleh, Director of the Physical Plant Department
Mrs. Heba Aburabia, Director of Financial Control & Operations
Mrs. Lisa Campbell Director of the procurement Department
Mr. Robert Irving, Director of the Information Technology
Mr. Sebastian Priou, Director, Financial Planning & Analysis
Human Resources
Mr. William Matt Easdown, Vice Chancellor for Administrative and Financial
Affairs
Shaikha Al Naqbi, Acting Director of the Department of Human Resources
Centers and Units
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Professor Esam El-Din Agamy, Dean of Quality Assurance, Institutional
Effectiveness and Accreditation
Dr. Ibrahim Ali Al-Mansoori, Director of the Sharjah Center for Islamic Economy
Professor Shehdah Fareh, Director of the English Language Center
Dr. Nadia Farhat, Director of the Enrollment Management and Academic
Guidance Unit
Dr. Radhi Al Zubaidi, Director of the Center for Continuing Education and
Professional Development
Dr. Shareefa Rahmatallah Al Marazooqi, Director of the Media Center
Mrs. Rana Kabbani, Coordinator of the Career Advising and Student Training
Office
Professor Ahmed Falah Alomosh, Director of Disability Resource Center
Research Institutes
Professor Abdullah El-Mneizel, Director of the Institute of Humanities and Social
Sciences Research
Professor Abdallah Shanableh, Director of the Institute of Sciences and
Engineering Research
Professor Taleb Al-Tal, Director of the Institute of Medical and Health Sciences
Research
Regional Campuses
Professor Adnan Ibrahim Sirhan, Assistant Chancellor of Branch Affairs
Dr. Fatima Yousif Al Marashda, Vice Assistant Chancellor of Academic Affairs,
Kalba Branch.
Dr. Ali Obaid Al-Zaabi, Vice Assistant Chancellor of Financial and Administrative
Affairs, Khorfakkan Branch.
Mr. Mahmoud Abdalla Al Ansari, Vice Assistant Chancellor of Financial and
Administrative Affairs, Kalba Branch
The University
Background
The University of Sharjah (UoS) is recognized among the reputable and
comprehensive universities around the world for its excellence in teaching and
learning, research, and sustainable academic programs that provide quality
services to the community and contribute to the well-being of society. The
University has achieved significant milestones in a short span of time since its
inception in 1997. A summary of these achievements is highlighted below:
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• The academic programs offered by the University of Sharjah have grown to
encompass 99 accredited programs across 14 colleges and many new
programs have been planned to meet emergent community needs in new
fields of knowledge. The University has two main campuses in Sharjah
University City as well as campuses in Meleiha, Kourfakkan, Dibba, Aldhaid
and Kalba.
• The UoS Medical Complex is home to four medical colleges (Medicine,
Dentistry and Pharmacy) and the College of Health Sciences as well as two
teaching hospitals. This makes UoS unique in providing comprehensive
health and medical education in the UAE.
• The number of teaching faculty has surpassed 634 and an intense
recruitment effort is underway to hire many more highly qualified faculty
members. Additionally, 1294 administrative staff members serve to support
the educational process at the University.
• The number of memoranda of understanding (MoU) that have been signed
with regional and international institutions since 1998 is 138. And, the total
number of MOUs & Agreements with local entities (Non-academic) is 209.
• Many active research institutes, centers and groups have been established
over the years and engage in a wide spectrum of interdisciplinary research
geared to advance development in the region and beyond.
• The number of students has steadily grown from 676 in 1997 to 15299
students in 2018. This is the highest number of students among peer
institutions in the UAE, with an average annual increase of about 10% in
enrollment over the span of the past 20 years.
• UoS students come from more than 101 countries, which make UoS among
the leading diverse universities in the world.
• The quality of admitted students has improved considerably as the high
school threshold score of admitted students has risen from 70% in 1997 to
92.5% in 2018.
• More than one third of the University’s students receive scholarships from
various governmental authorities and the private sector.
• UoS houses nine impressive library buildings, which occupy more than
30,000 square meters and hold vast print and electronics resources to
support the mission of the University.
• UoS has more than 135 modern laboratories that provide a strong applied
learning experience and support research in many disciplines.
• More than 59 networked computer labs are equipped with the latest
hardware and software tools and complete modern athletic facilities enable
students to engage in a wide range of pastime and competitive sports so
that they may attain a holistic University experience.
• Three on-campus mosques allow people to congregate to renew their faith
and commitment to higher values.
• Modern dormitories provide a home for those away from home.
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These phenomenal accomplishments over the past short number of years
provide the thrust that propels the University to reach its goals in providing the
highest quality educational experience to its students. This will enable them to
gain adequate knowledge and experience to ensure that they are well prepared
for life beyond graduation. It will also strengthen the University’s role in
providing the local community with technical services as well as scientific
consultations. In research, the state-of-the-art facilities available at the
University support faculty and students so that they may excel in their in-
research endeavors.
Vision
The University of Sharjah is strived to be among the reputable and
comprehensive universities around the world for its excellence in teaching and
learning, research, and sustainable academic programs that provide quality
services to the community and contribute to the well-being of society.
Mission
The University of Sharjah fosters a culture of critical inquiry in a diverse learning
environment, which leads to the discovery, creation, and dissemination of
knowledge. The University is committed to providing its students with an
education and life-long learning experience of the highest quality through the
provision of a comprehensive platform of excellent academic and professional
programs, promoting creativity, innovation in research and scholarship, and
enhancing the personal, social, academic, and career development of all
students. The University serves the socio-cultural and economic needs of the
community and the society in the UAE and beyond.
Values
The University of Sharjah endeavors to achieve its mission through the following
set of core values that define its character and culture:
• Ethical and civic responsibility in accordance with progressive Arab and
Islamic ideals.
• The highest standards of integrity, transparency and accountability.
• Mutual respect, fairness and collegiality among all.
• Freedom of intellectual thoughts and expressions.
• Excellence with a limitless drive for quality enhancement and
continuance improvement.
• Promotion of creativity and innovation in the pursuit of academic
excellence.
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Goals
The University strives to achieve the following goals:
• Advance scientific research and scholarship at UoS to an international
level.
• Develop the necessary infrastructure needed for research.
• Expand graduate studies programs to establish more relevant
specialties and higher degrees with international quality.
• Promote excellence in teaching, utilizing state of the art infrastructure,
through enhancing learning for all academic programs, including extra-
curricular activities.
• Recruit and retain talented and diverse students, scholars and staff and
create the proper environment that nurtures innovation, creativity, and
the pursuit of knowledge.
• Promote the personal, social, academic and career growth of all
students in a proactive manner to prepare and qualify them to be
leaders in their chosen careers and professions.
• Forge strategic partnerships with the local the community, including the
public service industry in order to be responsive to the socio-economic
needs of the community through dedicated applied research.
• Contribute to the socio-cultural, scientific and economic progress of
society through social responsiveness and effective engagement.
• Leverage relationships with alumni to advance the University’s mission.
• Develop effective and efficient academic and administrative processes
that promote and support excellence in teaching, research and service
to the community.
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Accreditation and Quality Assurance
The Deanship of Quality Assurance, Institutional Effectiveness and Accreditation
was established in May 2011 to cover areas of institutional research, institutional
effectiveness and academic accreditation. The responsibilities of the Directorate
are to:
• Coordinate and prepare for national and international accreditation

and determine factors that are critical in obtaining institutional
accreditation and assure that University of Sharjah implements
effective plans to address those factors.
• Prepare and maintain the University portfolio of programs by
developing and implementing an institutional database for University
of Sharjah that will integrate data from all sources of information in all
colleges of the University.
• Harmonize the institutional effectiveness activities to ensure that all
academic and administrative units achieve their outcomes and ensure
consistency in all campus locations.
• Identify gaps in data; establish procedures to maintain quality of data;
ensure the proper use of knowledge and internal / external assessment
data.
• Enhance the implementation of appropriate learning and teaching
methodologies suitable for each program.
• Design and update the evaluation and assessment methods appropriate
for each category of programs and verify all development plans.
• Ensure that all existing and planned curricula meet the required
standards and have well defined outcomes.
• Prepare progress reports at all levels and periodically review and
evaluate the implementation of the strategic plan and directions.
Location and Climate

The University campus is located within Sharjah University City, which also
includes the American University of Sharjah, Sharjah Higher Colleges of
Technology and Sharjah Police Academy. Located in the Muwaylih Suburb,
about 12 Kilometers from the Sharjah City Center, the University is conveniently
accessible via numerous roads and highways.
The main campus includes separate men’s and women’s facilities housed in new
buildings with classrooms, laboratories and IT support units that are all well
equipped with the latest instructional and educational technology. The Medical
Colleges implement a co-educational system. The University fosters social,
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cultural and extra-curricular activities and sports. The University campus, which
is spacious and beautifully landscaped, houses student dormitories, sports
facilities and medical clinics. Its architectural design is monumentally
harmonious and inspires innovation, reflecting the peace emanating from the
perennial surrounding desert environment. Many buildings are connected with
each other, making it easier for faculty, staff and students to move between
facilities in air-conditioned corridors.
Deanship of Academic Support Services

Dr. Hussein M. Elmehdi, Dean of Academic Support Services
Main Administration Building, M11-332
+971 6 5053016
http://www.sharjah.ac.ae/en/academics/a-services/
The Deanship of Academic Support Services (DASS) is a very unique

administrative entity that provides support services to students and academic
staff in support of their academic endeavors at the University of Sharjah. In
addition to the Deanship Office, there are five departments under DASS. These
include:
1) Admissions Department (AD)

2) Registration Department (RD)
3) University of Sharjah Libraries (UOSL)
4) Directorate Central Laboratories (DCL)
5) Career Advising and Students Training Office (CASTO)
Each unit at DASS works diligently to provide high quality support services to
academic staff, students, departments, colleges and university administration.
Our services are designed to support students in their academic journey from
the moment they enroll at the university till their graduation ceremonies. Our
goal is to ensure student success at all levels. Among the main academic support
services regularly provided by the five units of DASS are:
1) Prepare the strategic plans for each unit and align it with the UoS Strategic
Plan
2) Prepare the Policies and Procedures for all operations processes within the
admissions, registration, libraries, central labs and career advising and
internship training.
3) Provide needed information and files required by accreditation bodies and
committees during their periodical and regular visits.
4) Select, test and implement IT solutions and systems including LMS and SIS.
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5) Setting up the admissions regulations and implement the admission
processes, which include admissions criteria, selection and placement of
students in various programs.
6) Coordinate with the colleges to set up the admissions capacities.
7) Prepare and maintain and archive students’ grades and records and issues
official documents and certificates.
8) Work with the financial planning office to set up the fees, discounts and
related fiscal financial plans.
9) Looks after registration process, which include setting up the class
schedules and audit the registration operations to make sure that students
follow their study plans and graduate on time.
10) Define and maintain processes within the Student Information System (SIS)
with Banner and Blackboard.
11) Provide students with study and research resources including textbooks,
reference periodicals and online databases of huge collection of journals
and periodicals.
12) Manage UoS libraries and study facilities including providing adequate
quite study areas within the UoS libraries equipped with adequate IT
support and online resources.
13) Oversee the purchase and order of reference textbooks, online databases,
periodicals & library software and applications.
14) Supervise, advise and support UoS libraries in their activities and events
15) Manage Lab Space within the university
16) Prepare purchase orders for any kind of equipment needed for labs
including research labs and facilities
17) Prepare lab safety training programs, system and manuals.
18) Facilitate internship training for senior students
19) Maintain and review the e-Portal used to facilitate internship training
20) Coordinate with colleges and research institutes on international students
exchange programs
21) Organize regular workshop and training on career development and job
readiness and employment advising.
22) Facilitate student employment within the university campus.
In addition, the Deanship Office is in charge of setting up and running the

University of Sharjah Deans Council meetings and writing up the minutes of the
council. DASS is also in charge of several key central committees such as the
students’ issues committee, special cases committee, academic calendar
committee and several ad hoc committees.
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Admissions Department
Ms. Aisha Bukhatir
Admission and Registration Building, M11A
+9716 505 3738, +9716 505 3724
abukhatir@sharjah.ac.ae, admission@sharjah.ac.ae
www.sharjah.ac.ae/admission
The Admissions Department is the gateway through which students pass to enter
their academic and university lives, from the point that they submit their
applications to join the University until receiving their academic degrees. The
Admissions Department processes the applications for undergraduate admission
to all programs offered at all UoS campuses, coordinates with the academic units
on admission related issues, and communicates admission decisions to students.
Also, it issues IDs to admitted and enrolled students, maintains and updates their
personal records, issues and certifies their graduation degrees after completing
their studies by the Document Control and Graduation Certificates Section. In
addition to the main branch, the Admissions Department looks after all
admissions in the branches in Khorfakkan, Kalba, Mileiha, Al Dhaid and
Community College.
In order to provide the best services to students, parents, graduates and

governmental institutions, the Admissions department exerts great efforts to
communicate and coordinate with the University's colleges, departments,
governmental and private institutions, and relevant universities both inside UAE
and abroad. Admissions Department also actively participates in conferences
and workshops related to admission, documents, Archiving and graduation
certificate control processes such as ARAB ACRAO, and Arab Administrative
Development Organization (Specialized Organization Affiliated with the League
of Arab States) , as well as organize internal training workshops and participate
in external training workshops for staff, in addition to that, it organizes
international conferences related to Admission, Documents Control and
Archiving such as ARAB ACRAO, also the department consolidate periodical
meeting with scholarship institutions to maintain their need upon the
university’s role.
The Admissions Department has created an administrative structure, which

includes technical staff, specialists, and trainers who form a team committed to
provide the best services through the Department’s four main sections and
Scholarship Office:
• Admissions Section (AS).

• Scholarship Office.
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• Documents and Graduation Certificates Control Section (DGCC).
• Student Services Offices (SSO).
• System Management Section (SMS).
These sections perform basic functions that involve all groups of the university’s
community including applicants, students, graduates, visitors, parents, faculty
and administrators, as each of these groups has its particular needs and
requirements. The duties of each section includes the following:
Admissions Section
1) Processes all undergraduate applications for admission to the UoS and
assist the college of Graduate studies in their Admission process.
2) Response to all applicants and students enquiries and provide the students
with the required information about the admission.
3) Prepare and update admission materials and provide information about
the admissions policy for the various university’s programs which
corresponds with the decisions of the Ministry of Education in UAE.
4) Responsible for managing on line applications, insure; the fulfillment of the
admission rules and conditions, create students file, enter student
application to the Banner system, and announce the names of accepted
students.
5) Communicating with students to complete their application dossier and
informing them of admission decisions.
6) Coordinate with the colleges and the University admission committee on
admission issues.
7) Participate in the enrollment campaigns and social media.
8) Participate in educational exhibitions locally and internationally to
promote for the various University programs and raise the awareness of
the admission conditions and regulations of the university.
9) Participate in the University open day for schools.
10) Attract outstanding students academically and behaviorally according to
the guidance of the higher administration of the University taking into
consideration quality not quantity.
11) Develop, maintain and implement admission procedures in accordance
with the general admission policy that is acknowledged by the University
and complied with the decisions and instructions of the Ministry of
Education in UAE.
12) Organize admission procedures for all academic levels and provide all
electronic and technical facilities to improve and update admission
procedures.
13) Open direct communication and coordinating with the University’s colleges
and departments in addition to governmental and private institutions,
relevant universities and sponsoring authorities both inside UAE and
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abroad in order to provide the best services for Institutions, students,
applicants and graduates.
14) Update enrolled student’s personal information in the university Banner
system.
15) Update expected to graduates personal information in the Banner system
and scanning their documents to be upload to MOE website.
16) Maintain and update student’s personal records before graduation.
17) Electronic Archive for all students files.
18) Participate in the students’ orientation programs.
Scholarship Office:
1) Following up scholarship applications for new students.
2) Provide applied and acceptance letter to students and scholarship
institutions.
3) Coordinate with Scholarship Institutions regarding the following:
a) Providing the latest admission policy and procedures.
b) Follow up their candidate’s admission status and required
documentations.
c) Assist in housing reservation.
d) Secure seats reservation.
e) Organize periodic meetings to discuss updates related to admission
process and procedures.
f) Provide statistics and reports of their admitted students.
Documents Control and Graduation Certificates Section
1) Students files:
• Archive new and enrolled students’ files in a mechanized and fire-proof
filing cabinet with electronic door, which contains more than 15000
Student files kept in box files labeled with names and ID numbers and
sorted by ID.
• Organizing and indexing students’ files and maintaining their
documents during their enrollment.
• Monitoring the movements of students’ files between the branches and
concerned departments.
• Archiving students’ academic and personal records and documents, and
updating.
• Archive original grading sheets that are send inside stamped and sealed
envelopes from the registration department.
• Save all Graduates students files in admission store.
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2) Students ID cards:
• Design students’ University ID cards for all levels: Diploma, Bachelor,
Higher Diploma, Master and PhD.
• Scan photos and Issues IDs to all accepted and enrolled students.
• Issue international student id discount cards (ISIC) for UoS students.
3) Graduation Certificates:
• Approving the templets of the honorary and graduation certificates
(attestations and transcripts) from the Dean of Academic Support
Services and the Chancellor.
• Issuing and printing honorary and graduation certificates for each batch
after completing their studies.
• Issue and print additional copies of graduation certificates (attestations
and official transcripts) and submit them to the graduates.
• Apply security criteria for graduation certificates and upgrading the
security features and standards periodically.
• Ensure the accuracy, integrity and the security of graduates’ academic
records.
• Scan all graduate’s certificates and archive them electronically.
• Arrange all graduate’s certificates in golden envelopes to be ready for
submission.
• Develop, maintain and implement the procedures of printing
graduation certificates in accordance with the general policy that is
acknowledged by the University and complied with the decisions and
instructions of the Ministry of Education in UAE.
4) Smart Chip:
• Upload graduate’s information and their personal documents inside
Smart Chips and attach them in the graduation certificate.
• Upload the graduate’s information and their personal documents in the
Ministry of Education website.
5) Online clearance for withdrawing and graduating students:

• Implement, follow up and complete the online withdrawal requests for
students before submitting their files.
• Save electronic copies of the documents before submitting the files to
the withdrawing students.
• Follow up and complete the clearance processes for graduate’s
students.
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Student Services Offices
• Welcoming students and their parents, and respond to their inquiries.
• Maintain a high quality of services to all who comes into contact with
the Admission Department, Registration Department and Finance from
New, Transfer, Readmit, and Graduate Students.
• Help in directing parents and new students to the correct office and
respond to queries.
• Reply on the department’s emails and phone calls.
• Guide the students to apply for the required services electronically.
System Management Section

• Manage admission-related projects and integrations with other
relevant systems.
• Manage the Department Systems.
• Design, implement and automate information management procedures
and customize solutions that are compatible with the Banner System.
• Developing, administrating, supporting and providing service
management for the department’s sections including: Student
Information System (Banner), ID card system, graduation certificate
system, smart card system and find creative solutions to improve them.
• Compile, analyze and provide valid conclusions from information
system data.
• Manage student’s personal information data and assist in auditing
process through providing cleansing reports.
• Generates different type of reports related to admission, student’s
personal information, document control and graduates to various
University divisions for planning and decision-making purposes.
• Provide technical support and train staff on the proper use of
information systems and data quality practices.
• Setting up the online admission application and the department E -
services, work flow and the reporting tools.
• Supervise the future technical plan such as: New archiving system
(Document Management System), reporting tools, mobile application
tool and other creative solutions that will add value to the services
provided to our clients.
• Supervise the Banner 9 upgrading process.
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Registration Department
Ms. Reem Al Sayed M. Al-Hashmi, Director of the Registration Department
Admission and Registration Building, M11A
+971 6 5053731
reemh@sharjah.ac.ae
www.sharjah.ac.ae/registration
The Registration Department is one of the integral administrative entities at the

University of Sharjah that is responsible for administering academic processes
and monitoring the academic progress of students, which includes:
1) Student Registration: Supervise and manage all administrative and
operational functions related to registration for diploma, bachelors,
masters and doctorate programs according to the University academic
regulations, policies and by-laws. This includes all university branches in
Khorfakkan, Kalba, Mileiha, Al Dhaid, and Dibba in addition to the main
branch in Sharjah.
2) Academic Records: Ensure the reliability, accuracy, and security of student
academic records. This includes the academic records of current students
as well as graduated students.
3) Students under Probation: Review and apply decisions on students who
are under probation and students who are subject to dismissal.
4) Degrees, Curriculums, and Study Planning: Define new programs,
maintain up-to-date study plans and ensure that all degree titles are in
compliance with the Ministry of Education accreditation protocols.
5) Class and Final Examination Scheduling: Coordinate with colleges to offer
the required courses and sections for newly admitted, continuous, and
expected to graduate students and prepare final examination schedules to
ensure proper utilization and efficient use of classrooms and resources.
6) Graduation: Nominate students for graduation after verifying their
graduation requirements, provide internal and external parties with the
lists of students expected to graduate, and apply graduation decisions and
dates of completion on students' records.
7) Transcripts, Verifications and Letters of Enrollment: Issue official
documents for current and prior students studying at the University of
Sharjah. These documents include academic transcripts, verifications and
to whom it may concern letters.
8) Scholarship Services: Facilitate the procedures of sponsored students by
coordinating among students and their sponsors, funding agencies,
authorities and consulate attaché and ensure effective implementation of
the rules and regulations provided by them.
9) Student Information System Management: Provide clear, accurate and
concise technical audit and review reports to support quality assurance
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processes at the Registration Department and ensure that Students
Information System (SIS) Database is well defined, regularly and timely
updated and properly secured including access policies and procedure,
report extraction and definition of statistical parameters.
10) Information and Statistics: Provide routine as well as upon-request
statistical reports to support management in decision-making. Provide
reports to colleges on issues related to teaching and learning, academic
advising, funding and scholarship, graduating students and alumni.
11) Training and Staff Development: Provide sufficient training for employees
in the Registration Department, in colleges and in different branches to
produce tangible results, support daily tasks and accelerate work. Conduct
awareness and advising seminars to faculty staff, admin assistants and
students on bylaws and registration instructions.
12) Research and Development: Participate in research related to teaching
and learning, which is based on data available in SIS database and take part
in conferences and workshops related to improving registration processes.
The Registration Department uses the “BANNER” Students Information System
to implement academic processes and maintain student records. Students and
faculty have Banner personal secured accounts to access relevant records,
courses, schedules, grades, etc. The main office of the Registration Department
is located in (M11A) behind the University’s Main Administration Building.
Registration operations for the Medical Colleges are handled by the department
branch located in building M25 within the Medical Campus. Registration staff are
also present at the University branches in Khorfakkan, Kalba and Al Dhaid as well
as in the Community College centers.
For registration procedures, online services, deadlines and related issues please
refer to the Registration section in this Catalog or visit:
http://www.sharjah.ac.ae/registration
UoS Libraries
Mrs. Nadia Masoud, Director of Libraries
Main campus, Building M16 – First floor
+971 6 5057188
nadia@sharjah.ac.ae
http://library.sharjah.ac.ae/libraries
The University of Sharjah Libraries provide students and faculty with resources
and services they need to succeed in their educational and research
undertakings. Resources are housed in eleven attractive, state-of-the-art library
buildings occupying more than 30,000 square meters of space on the main
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campus and at satellite branches. The buildings offer users ample study and
computing common areas; halls for meetings, seminars and conferences;
classrooms; faculty development centers; prayer rooms; and executive meeting
rooms. The Libraries provide knowledge based and up to date information
resources to support academic programs and research activities.
With a diversified collection that includes 320,000 books, 150,000 E-books, 62
Online Databases, 60,000 Electronic Journals, 1,600,000 full text Theses and
Dissertations, UoS libraries are considered one of the most comprehensive
libraries in the region.
To provide anytime / anywhere access to resources, the libraries emphasize

electronic resources acquisition. The large majority of online resources available
are the best worldwide, such as ScienceDirect, Scopus, IEEE, Emerald, Clinical
Key, EBSCO, JSTOR, SciFinder, Cochrane Library, UpToDate, and others.
UoS libraries continuously develop and improve library resources and services in
response to changes and emergent needs; participate proactively in the
enrichment of the educational experience; improve information technology and
multimedia assets; repurpose available space to accommodate the changing
library role; improve community outreach and branding; improve administrative
structure and the commitment to due process.
Organization of Materials
Library resources are organized in accordance with International standards and
best practices. All print resources, except medical and health science materials,
are arranged on shelves according to the Library of Congress Classification.
Medical resources are engendered according to the National Library of Medicine
classification. Latest MARC21 formats and standards are used to build
bibliographic databases.
“The Library Homepage” is the main gateway to get information about UoS
libraries and to access the electronic resources 24/7. To enhance the use of
library resources and to ease the search process, a discovery tool was obtained
that search all full text library resources along with the OPAC at once. Off-campus
access to our electronic resources is offered to faculty and students through the
RemoteX software. Research citations can be prepared by using “Refworks
citation manager”. Electronic books and journals are retrievable through E-books
and E-Journals Portals, in addition to many tools that help the researchers reach
information on books and journals.
Librarians were found to provide a wide variety of services that fulfill faculty and
students’ needs. Services include reference services, book-iPad-laptop loans,
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library orientation and instruction sessions, research assistance, database and
Internet searching, and much more.
Research papers and documents that are not available at the library will be
ordered through the Document Delivery Service from the British Library. Current
Awareness Service delivered to faculty and students, keeps them updated of the
new library collection and services.
Various activities are conducted to introduce the libraries to the university

community and to promote library resources and services such as the open days,
book sales, workshops, product presentations, symposiums, and many other
events.
UoS Libraries IT infrastructure, systems and facilities

An integrated library system (Sierra) is currently operating that embeds all library
functions, services, and auxiliary tools. The libraries are fully automated and
linked to all faculty and university offices through the university network. Multi-
media rooms equipped with state-of-the-art tools, computers, video projectors,
data shows, CD writers, etc. An Internet lab equipped with networked computers
uploaded with the latest applications. Several networked public access
computers are available for students' use, loaded with the latest applications to
access research resources and connected to networked printers and scanners.
Wireless Networking is enabled in all University of Sharjah libraries to allow
library patrons use their own laptops and access the Internet as well as the
library resources.
The Central Laboratories

Eng. Mahmoud Abu Shammeh, Director of the Central Labs
Central Laboratories Buildings, M12 & W12
+971 6 5053453
abushammeh@sharjah.ac.ae
www.sharjah.ac.ae/centrallabs
Learning by doing is the learning mode that influences knowledge retention

most, and experimental verification play a central role in understanding theories
and their applications and in advancing knowledge through discovery.
Complementing theoretical knowledge with applied skills and competencies also
enhances students’ potential to think critically, discover and practice innovation.
Accrediting bodies in almost all fields have identified practical skills as an
important element of curricular outcomes. For all these reasons, access to
appropriate and quality lab facilities is viewed as a fundamental student right at
the University of Sharjah.
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UoS provides students an applied learning experience through 135 modern
laboratories that support learning and research activities in the Colleges of
Sciences, Engineering, Medicine, Dental Medicine, Pharmacy, and Health
Sciences. The laboratories are distributed across various campuses as follows: 77
laboratories on the main campus are housed in two buildings, W12 and M12,
occupying an area of 21650 m2, 31 laboratories founded in the Medical Campus
buildings, in addition to 26 research labs to serve the Research Institute of
Science and Engineering (RISE) and Research Institute for Medical and Health
Sciences (RIMHS) and 1 lab in W8.
The laboratories are managed by the Central Laboratories Directorate (CLD). The
purpose of the Central Labs is to provide the learners and researchers the
optimal space, tools and support that enable them to transform ideas into
meaningful innovations that advance the University’s mission and drive
community development
CLD Services
• Creating supportive environment for the learners and researchers, assisting
the academic units in the evaluation and procurement of all lab needs
(Equipment, Consumables, Chemicals, safety items… etc.)
• Assuring safe lab environment by providing high standard online safety
trainings for all lab users (Staff, Academics and Students), providing labs
with all safety requirements.
• Managing lab space and assets to maximize the efficacy of available
resources.
• Maintenance for more than 12,000 state of the art lab equipment.
• Maintenance and updates for the inventory of lab equipment’s and
necessary safety items for labs.
• Instituting sustainable practices responsive to environmental concerns.
• Engaging in planning to continuously improve the lab conditions and
experience.
• Accommodating the testing needs of external entities in search for answers,
instituting quality management practices in conformity with international
standards.
• Facilitating knowledge sharing and transfer between the University and the
outside community and offering training opportunities to faculty, lab staff
and students.
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Career Advising, Internship Training, Student
Employment and International Students Exchange
Ms. Rana Kabbani, Director
Main Building, M11 – Ground Floor
+971 65053058 or 00971 6 5053018
rana@sharjah.ac.ae
www.sharjah.ac.ae/
The Career Advising and Student Training Office (CASTO) is one of the important
students’ services offices at the University of Sharjah. It roles include securing
internship training opportunities for senior students as well as provide them with
the needed career advising to ensure that they are ready for the job market. Our
main aim is to establish strong collaborative relationships among the university
and government, private and authorities as well as various industries to explore
and help students achieve their goals and align academic programs’ outcomes
to ensure students acquire the right set of skills needed to secure employment
opportunities as soon as they graduate. The office is comprised of the following
four sections:
Career Advising
CASTO offers various workshops and seminars to prepare students for their
internships and employment related to portfolio preparations, CV writing and
enhancement, job interview skills as well as other soft skills. The office works to
prepare students to proactively plan for their careers and future employment in
ways that will have a significant impact on finding appropriate employment
opportunities. With such seminars and workshops, CASTO ensures that UoS
students are up to par with fellow graduates and increase their competitive edge
in the job market.
Student Training
CASTO gives students a unique opportunity to apply, implement and execute a
variety of skills, theories and concepts learned in class in the real-world
environment through the internship program. Students across the university are
required to take the internship training course/program in order to complete
their graduation requirements. CASTO works with colleges and departments to
secure internship opportunities. In addition, CASTO manages the internship
training by assisting to secure training opportunities and liaises between the
training agencies, students and academic departments. CASTO also manages the
e-portal that is used to follow and assess the training program.
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Student Employment Program (SEP)
Apart from enhancing students’ career prospective, CASTO runs the Student
Employment Program (SEP), which provides part-time employment
opportunities to active UoS students in and out campus, as well as to build a
workforce that is ready to be called upon to serve the needs of the University
community.
International Student Exchange

CASTO have been an active member of the International Association for the
Exchange of Students for Technical Experience (IAESTE) since the year 2000 with
a pool of more than 80-member countries enabling them to gain international
experience and sequentially increase the ranking of our University
internationally by providing the faculties and research groups with interns from
abroad. IAESTE operates a high-quality research-based training exchange
program between members in order to enhance technical and professional
development, and to promote international understanding and goodwill
amongst students, academic institutions, employers and the wider community.
Academic Programs and Degrees

UoS offers 99 programs in 14 Colleges. A summary of the programs offered,
degrees awarded, language of instruction and number of credits required to
complete a degree is provided in the table below:
Program Language Credits

of
Instruction
College of Sharia and Islamic Studies
1. Bachelor in Shari'a - Foundations of Religion Arabic 126
2. Bachelor in Shari'a - Jurisprudence and its Arabic 126

Foundations
3. Bachelor in Shari'a and Law Arabic 132
4. Master in Jurisprudence and its Foundations Arabic 33
5. Master in Exegesis and Hadith Arabic 33
6. Doctor of Philosophy in Hadith and its Sciences Arabic 45
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7. Doctor of Philosophy in Jurisprudence and its Arabic 54
Foundations
8. Doctor of Philosophy in Exegesis and Quran Sciences Arabic 45
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
9. Bachelor of Arts in Arabic Language and Literature Arabic 123
10. Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature English 123
11. Bachelor of Arts in History and Islamic Civilization Arabic 123
12. Bachelor of Arts in History and Islamic Civilization - Arabic 123

Tourist Guide
13. Bachelor of Arts in History and Museum Studies Arabic 123
14. Bachelor of Arts in Sociology Arabic 123
15. Bachelor of Arts in International Relations English 123
16. Professional Diploma in Teaching Arabic 24
17. Master of Arts in Arabic Language and Literature Arabic 33
18. Master of Arts in Translation English 34
19. Master of Arts in History and Islamic Civilization Arabic 33
20. Master of Arts in Applied Sociology Arabic 33
21. Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Sociology Arabic 46
22. Doctor of Philosophy in Arabic Language and Arabic 48

Literature
College of Business Administration
23. Bachelor of Science in Accounting English 123
24. Bachelor of Science in Finance English 123
25. Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - English 123

Management
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26. Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - English 123
Marketing
27. Bachelor of Science in Public Administration English 123
28. Bachelor of Science in Management Information English 123

Systems
29. Executive Master in Business Administration English 33
30. Master in Business Administration - General English 36
College of Communication
31. Bachelor of Arts in Communication - Journalism Arabic 123
32. Bachelor of Arts in Communication - Radio and Arabic 123

Television
33. Bachelor of Arts in Communication - Graphic Design Arabic 123

and Multimedia
34. Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication English 123
35. Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations Arabic 123
36. Master of Arts in Communication English 33
College of Law
37. Bachelor in Law Arabic 126
38. Master in Public Law Arabic 33
39. Master in Private Law Arabic 33
40. Master in Air and Space Law English 33
41. Doctor of Philosophy in Public Law Arabic 60
42. Doctor of Philosophy in Private Law Arabic 60
College of Sciences
43. Bachelor of Science in Computer Science English 123
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44. Bachelor of Science in Mathematics English 123
45. Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics English 123
46. Bachelor of Science in Chemistry English 123
47. Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology English 124
48. Bachelor of Science in Information Technology - English 123

Multimedia
49. Master of Science in Computer Science English 34
50. Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Geosciences and English 123

Remote Sensing
51. Master of Science in Biotechnology English 34
College of Engineering
52. Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering English 135
53. Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics English 132

Engineering
54. Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering English 132
55. Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering English 158
56. Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering and English 134

Engineering Management
57. Bachelor of Science in Sustainable and Renewable English 133

Energy Engineering
58. Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Engineering English 131
59. Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering English 132
60. Master of Sciences in Engineering Management English 33
61. Master of Science in Civil Engineering English 33
62. Master of Science in Electrical and Electronics English 33

Engineering
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63. Master of Science in Computer Engineering English 33
64. Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering Management English 48
65. Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer English 45

Engineering
College of Fine Arts and Design
66. Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts English 122
67. Bachelor of Arts in Interior Architecture and Design English 122
68. Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Design with Textile English 122
69. Bachelor of Arts in Jewelry Design English 122
70. Bachelor of Arts in Graphics Design and Multimedia English 122
College of Health Sciences
71. Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences English 134
72. Bachelor of Science in Medical Diagnostic Imaging English 137
73. Bachelor of Science in Nursing English 137
74. Bachelor of Science in Health Services English 134

Administration
75. Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy English 138
76. Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health English 134

Sciences
77. Bachelor of Science in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics English 134
78. Master of Science in Physiotherapy English 42
College of Pharmacy
79. Bachelor of Pharmacy English 170
80. Master of Pharmaceutical Sciences English 36
College of Dental Medicine
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81. Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) English Note 1
College of Medicine
82. Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery English Note 1

(M.B.B.S)
83. Master of Science in Molecular Medicine and English 48

Translational Research
84. Master of Science in Leadership in Health English 33

Professions Education
85. Doctor of Philosophy in Molecular Medicine and English 42

Translational Research
Community College
86. Diploma in Administrative and Financial Sciences - English 72

Accounting
87. Diploma in Administrative and Financial Sciences – English 72

Business Administration
88. Diploma in Administrative and Financial Sciences – English 72

Secretarial and office Management
89. Diploma in Information Technology English 72
90. Diploma in Library and Information Systems English 72
91. Diploma in Food Safety English 72
92. Diploma in Dental Laboratory Technology English 72
93. Diploma in Environmental Health and Safety English 72
94. Diploma in Pharmacy Assistant English 72
95. Professional Diploma in Law Arabic 72
96. Diploma in Documentation and Electronic Archiving English 72
97. Diploma in Surveying English 72
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98. Diploma in Building Technology and Construction English 72
99. Diploma in Human Resources Management Arabic 72
Note 1: One foundation year plus five years.
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Admissions
General Information
The University of Sharjah admits academically qualified and morally sound
students irrespective of their national origin, color, gender, religion or disability.
Applicants who submit completed application forms and all supporting materials
to the Admission Department by the specified deadlines shall be notified on the
dates noted on the website http://www.sharjah.ac.ae. Applications received
after the announced deadlines are considered on a rolling basis and the student
are usually notified of decisions within three working days after completing the
application file. Early admission is granted to outstanding students as evidenced
by their high school achievements.
Fulfilling the following admission requirements does not guarantee admission to

a program. These requirements represent a threshold for including the
application in the competition pool. Admission is competitive and subject to
availability of spaces in the desired program.
The following stipulations pertain to admission to the undergraduate programs.

Admission requirements to graduate studies are found in the Graduate Studies
section of this Bulletin.
General Admission Requirements:

All applicants must satisfy the following basic admission requirements: (1)
Completion of secondary education or an equivalent level with the required
average no earlier than three years prior to joining the University. Applicants to
the Colleges of Medicine and Dentistry need to have finished their secondary
education no more than one year previously.; (2) have not been expelled from
another institution for academic or disciplinary reasons; (3) Applicants should
indicate their order of preference for majors on the online application form. (4)
Applicants are accepted in different majors according to the student’s
preference and her/his grade average and depending on the capacity of each
college and Acceptance is made on a competitive basis. (5) Applicants should
Complete and submit the application form and all application materials to the
Admission Department by the stated deadlines and pay the application fee of
AED 300. (6) Meeting the secondary education grade requirements as well as
other admission requirements, and submitting the application, paying the
application fees & receiving an ID number does not in any way mean that an
applicant is admitted to the University. Students are required to pay a
reservation fee after meeting specific criteria on a competitive basis, in
accordance with University policy. Student reservation fees are nonrefundable if
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the student withdraws or does not enroll in the University, and are applied
toward tuition fees if the student enrolls in his/her program. (7) Applicants to
the Colleges of Medicine and Dental Medicine pay a 1500 AED fee for their
applications to be considered as part of the admissions competitive process. This
fee is non-refundable if the applicant is rejected or withdrew from the university.
(8) A Student will not be issued an ID or allowed to register in courses unless the
admission requirements are completed.
Important General Notes:

(1) Students shall fill in the application form personally, and be responsible for
the accuracy of the information filled therein. Incomplete applications will not
be considered. (2) Students are responsible for completing all admission
procedures by the specified deadlines, in accordance with the instructions of the
Admissions Office as announced in the academic calendar. The University is not
responsible for applications not completed by students on time. All students are
required to visit the University’s website (www.sharjah.ac.ae) to learn about the
dates and locations of the admission exams, English proficiency test, and
personal interviews as well as to see their results. (3) Reservation seat fees are
nonrefundable if the student withdraws or does not enroll in the University, and
are applied toward tuition fees if the student enrolls in his/her program. (4)
Admission is granted for the semester to which the student is applying. A
student’s admission will be cancelled if the student does not enroll in the same
semester as when the application has been submitted.(5) New students are
permitted to postpone admission for a maximum of one semester for all
programs with the exception of College of Fine Arts and Design for which they
may postpone admission for one year after paying the required fees and
submitting all required forms to the Admission Office.(6) Paragraph (5) applies
for all the University programs except for programs in the Colleges of Medicine
and Dental Medicine, which do not allow postponement of admission.(7) The
University does not accept the submission of the original High School Certificate.
Students are required to provide copies certified by the proper authorities. (8)
All documents submitted for admission to the University are considered the
property of the University. Students are not permitted to request any documents
from their personal file once submitted to a staff member. (9) The University is
not responsible for scholarship applications. Students are required to contact
sponsors on their own. (10) Applications received after the admission period will
not be considered. (11) The University reserves the right to increase the fees
every year. (12) Students Shall Abide by All Other University Requirements.
Academic Qualifications:
Before admitted, the student must have completed at least 12 years of schooling
prior to joining the University. The applicant should have graduated from a
school licensed and recognized by the Ministry of Education in the UAE, and must
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submit a certified copy of the secondary school certificates, with a grade script
certified by the school and the Ministry of Education or the Education Zone in
the UAE. An applicant who attended school outside the UAE should be a
graduate of a school recognized by the official education authority in the country
of study. Certificates submitted must be authenticated by the Education
Authority in the country of study, such as the Ministry of Education, Boards of
Education, or the British Council, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the country,
then the relevant Embassy of the United Arab Emirates or the Embassy of the
Country in the UAE, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab
Emirates.
Holders of Certificates of Secondary Education or its Equivalent:

Students who hold a diploma from a recognized secondary school may be
admitted to a desired undergraduate program within the limits of its capacity
and according to the requirements specified in the following table.
Secondary School Certificate or its equivalent

College Study Track Average
Sharia and Islamic Studies Science, Literature 70%
Arts Humanities and Social Sciences Science, Literature 70%
Law Science, Literature 70%
Business Administration Science, Literature 70%
Communication Science, Literature 70%
Fine Arts & Design Science, Literature 70%
Engineering Science 75%
Health Sciences Science 75%
Sciences Science 70%
Pharmacy Science 80 %
Dentistry Science 85 %
Medicine Science 90 %
Community College – Literature Majors Science, Literature 60%
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Community College – Information Technology, Science, 60%
Food safety, Environmental Health and Safety,
Literature 65%
Surveying, and Building Technology and
Construction Majors
Holders of Secondary School Certificates from the schools that

follows the educational system of Ministry of Education in UAE or
Abu Dhabi Education Council: Students holding a secondary School
certificates in UAE country that follows the educational system of Ministry of
Education or Abu Dhabi education council are able to apply to the available
programs in the university, as illustrated on the University website
http://www.sharjah.ac.ae/admission
Note: Fulfilling the above minimum average requirements does not guarantee
admission to a program. These requirements represent a threshold for including
the application in the competition pool.
Holders of Technical Secondary School Certificate or its

Equivalent: Students who hold a Technical Secondary School Certificate from
a recognized school may be admitted to a desired undergraduate program
according to the requirements specified in the following table.
Technical Secondary School Certificate or equivalent
College Study Track Average
Sharia and Islamic Studies Sharia or its 75%

Equivalent
Arts Humanities and Social Sciences (Except Sharia or its 75%

English language and Literature) Equivalent
Law Sharia or its 75%

Equivalent
Business – Business Administration Business or its 80%

Equivalent
Engineering (According to their respective fields) Industrial 85%
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Technical 90%
Institution
certificate
Sciences Industrial 85%
(According to their respective fields) Technical 90%

Institution
certificate
Foreign high school:
a) Holders of High School Diploma Certificate or its Equivalent: Student who

holds a High School Diploma (American system) or its equivalent may be
admitted if the following conditions are met: (1) The students has
completed 12 years of study; (2) the certificate is recognized by the Ministry
of Education in the UAE; (3) The student must have studied 6 courses in the
fields of Mathematics, Sciences, Social Studies, and Languages with English
as the language of instruction. (4) The diploma study track (Literature or
Science) is determined on the basis of the courses studied in the 12th year
(two Science and one Mathematic subjects constitute a science track). (5)
Applicants to the Medical Colleges (Medicine, Dental Medicine, and
Pharmacy) must have completed two courses of Biology, two courses of
Chemistry, and at least one course in Physics in the last three years (G10,
G11, G12) and attained a grade of (B) or higher in the 12th year in Biology
or Chemistry.
b) Holders of British Certificate (IGCSE, GCSE, GCE): An applicant who holds a

British certificate of secondary education or its equivalent may be admitted
upon meeting the following conditions: (1) Has completed 12 years of study
by the time she/he has finished secondary education and must provide
proof thereof.(2) The highest 7 grades obtained will be considered as
follows: (a) A minimum grade of C in 5 O-Level subjects, and minimum grade
of D in 2 AS-Level subjects or (b) A minimum grade of C in 6 O-Level subjects
and a minimum grade of E in one A-Level subject (c) The courses should
cover at least four areas of study: Mathematics, Sciences, Social Studies,
Fine Arts & Design, and Languages.(3) For an applicant to be considered as
a graduate of the Science Track in secondary educations she/he must have
successfully studied at least 2 Science and one Mathematics subjects at O-
Level and AS-Level or A-Level.(4) Applicants to the Colleges of Medicine,
Dental Medicine, or Pharmacy must have taken Chemistry and Biology
courses at the O-Level, AS-Level or A-Level and attained at least a minimum
grade of B at the AS-Level or a C at the A-Level in one of these subjects.(5)
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The UoS may award up to (12) credits for students who have successfully
achieved a grade of (C) or better in specific A-Level subjects, and will be
given Substitute Courses instead.
c) Holders of International Baccalaureate Certificate (IB): An applicant who

holds International Baccalaureate Certificate may be admitted upon
meeting the following conditions: (1) the student has completed 12 years of
study. (2) The certificate is recognized by the Ministry of Education in the
UAE. (3) The student must have studied six courses in the fields of
Mathematics, Sciences, Social Studies, and Languages. Moreover, it should
include at least two subjects from the higher level. (4) Student should obtain
not less than 24 points from 45 points.(5) The Diploma study track
(Literature or Science) is determined on the basis of the courses studied in
International Baccalaureate certificate (two Science and one Mathematics
subjects constitute a Science Track).(6) Applicants to the Medical Colleges
(Medicine, Dental Medicine, and Pharmacy)must have completed two
courses of Biology, two courses of Chemistry, and at least one course in
Physics in the last three years (G10,G11,G12) and attained a grade of 5 or
higher in the International Baccalaureate certificate in Biology or Chemistry
subject.(7) The UoS may award up to (12) credit hours for students who have
successfully achieved a grade of (5) or higher in specific subjects of the IB
Higher-Level Examination, and will be given substitute courses instead.
Special Admission Requirements:
Special Admissions Requirements for the College of Medicine and

College of Dental Medicine:
(A) The Criteria for entering the Competition of the Medicine and Dental
Medicine Colleges: (1) All students applying to the Medicine and Dentistry
Colleges will be subject to further selection criteria based on academic
competition amongst applicants depending on the regulations of the University.
(2) Students have to pay 1500 AED to enter the competition process. This
amount is non-refundable in any case: (acceptance, non-acceptance,
withdrawal, or non-attendance.,). In case of acceptance, the fee is considered a
first installment of tuition fees. (B) Confirmation of Admission for Medicine and
Dental Medicine Colleges: (1) All new students accepted in Medicine and Dental
Medicine Colleges should pay the tuition fees within a maximum period of one
week after announcement of their acceptance. (2) Students who do not enroll
for the semester in which they were admitted will be denied admission to the
University and will not receive a refund of any fees paid. (C) Minimum
requirements for promotion to the First Year of the Bachelor of Medicine and
Surgery or Bachelor of Dental Surgery: In order for a student of these programs
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to be promoted to Year One she/he must: (1) Successfully complete the
foundation Year. (2) Attain a minimum cumulative GPA of (2.5). (3) Attain a
minimum cumulative GPA of (2.5) in Chemistry and Biology and their respective
labs. (4) Students who successfully score the above GPA are subjected to
competition for seats available in these colleges.
Special Admissions to College of Business Administration:

Students accepted to the College of Business are admitted to the General
Business program. After completing 36 credit hours of study in the General
Business program, 18 of which are College requirements, students may continue
in one of the college majors subject to satisfying the major-specific
requirements.
Personal Interview for College of Communication:

Applicants to the college of communication are required to sit in for a personal
interview with college representatives before admission decision is made.
Personal Interview and admission test for English Language and

Literature program:
Students who studied non-Arabic medium curricula and admitted to the
Department of English Language and Literature in the College of Arts Humanities
and Social Sciences are required to pass an Arabic language proficiency test and
Personal Interview.
Mathematics and Physics placement test for College of

Engineering:
• Students admitted to the College of Engineering programs are required
to take a placement examination in mathematics and physics.
• Students passing these tests are eligible to take Math and Physics
courses and it is not necessary for them to take remedial courses in
these two subjects.
• Students who fail to pass on a subject are required to take and pass a
remedial course in that subject to guarantee their mastery of basic skills
and improve their ability to handle the rigor of college-level subjects. If
a student fails, the course he/she is required to repeat it
Admission to the Bridging Program:

A student with a Diploma may seek to bridge toward a Bachelor degree in the
same field. To qualify for admission, the student must meet the following
requirements:
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a) General requirements:
• The applicant must have obtained a secondary school certificate or its
equivalent before getting a diploma. The applicant’s grade average in
the diploma will be calculated instead of her/his secondary school
grades.
• The applicant must have completed an academic diploma accredited by
the Ministry of Education in the UAE.
• The student has English Language competency equivalent to a score of
500 on the UoS TOEFL exam (see English Proficiency Requirement
section).
• Once admitted to a bridging program the student cannot change the
major he/she was admitted to under any circumstances.
b) Special requirements:
Admission requirements that are specific to available bridging programs
are summarized below:
1) Nursing and Medical Diagnostic Imaging Programs (in the College of

Health Sciences):
• Applicants to the Bridging Program in MDI must have obtained a two
or three-year diploma.
• Applicants to the Bridging Program in Nursing must have obtained
a three-year diploma in Nursing.
• Applicants must have an average GPA of at least 70% or a letter grade
of (C).
• If the diploma average is D (60 to 69 percent) but all other conditions
are met the student may be accepted on probation for one semester
during which he/she must take a load of 6 to 12 credit hours (13 per the
Dean’s approval) and attain a semester GPA of 2.0 or higher to be
allowed to continue in the program; otherwise they will be dismissed
from the University.
2) Bridging from a Diploma awarded by the Community College to a

Bachelor’s Program:
Students who hold a diploma from the Community College are eligible to apply
for admission into one of the bridging programs indicated in the following table.
Diploma program Bridging programs Available according to the certificate Required

Type GPA
College Major
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Information College of Sciences IT Multimedia 3.5
Technology
College of Business Management Information 3.3
Administration System
Administrative College of Business · Management 3.3

and Financial Administration · Finance
Sciences: · Marketing
(Business · Accounting
Administration or
Accounting)
Food Safety College of Health Sciences Environmental Health 3.3

Sciences
Environmental College of Health Sciences Environmental Health 3.3

Health and Safety Sciences
Professional College of Law Law 3.7

Diploma in Law
• If the language of instruction of the diploma program is Arabic the

applicant must study one semester and take 9 credit hours of
prerequisite courses and attain a minimum of grade (C) in each and
fulfill English language proficiency requirements & all other
prerequisites before he/she can continue in the program.
• Students who has completed a three-year diploma program from an
institution other than Community College no more than three years
before applying are eligible to apply to the bridging program in the
same specialization, provided that the diploma is certified by the UAE
Ministry of Education.
Language of Instruction:
The language of instruction is Arabic in the following programs: all programs
offered in the Colleges of: Shari'a and Islamic Studies, Law, Arts Humanities and
Social Sciences (except the English Language & Literature, International
Relations, and Museum Studies and art history programs), the programs of Law
and Human Resource Management in the Community College, Public Relations
and Mass communication Arabic track programs in the College of
Communication.
However, the language of instruction is English in all programs offered in the

Colleges of Engineering, Business Administration, Fine Arts and Design, Sciences,
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Medicine, Dental Medicine, Pharmacy, Health Sciences, English Language and
Literature Program, International Relations Program and Museum Studies and
art history program in the College of Arts Humanities and Social Sciences, Mass
Communication program English track in the Colleges of Communication and
Community college with the exception of Law and Human Resource
Management programs.
English Language Proficiency Test:

Upon admission to UoS and prior to course registration, all students admitted to
UoS (new, transfer and bridging) must demonstrate a level of English proficiency
consistent with the requirement of their college. Students can choose one of
the alternative exams listed below for proof of proficiency.
Colleges and Programs that Test Type Required Score

Require a Proof of English
Language Proficiency Test
English Medium Majors: Paper-Based TOEFL 500

(the exam offered by
- Sciences
the university only )
- Engineering International TOEFL 61
- Health Sciences (IBT)
- Business Administration IELTS (Academic) 5.0
- Fine Arts and Design EmSAT 1400
- Medicine Students who

scored 1225 1375-
- Dental Medicine will be registered
in Listening and
- Pharmacy
Speaking skills
-Arts, Humanities and Social courses
Sciences:
PTE (Academic) 42
- English Language and
Literature
- International Relations
- Museum Studies and art

history
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- Communication:
- Mass Communication
programs
-Community College:
- Administrative and Financial

Sciences – Accounting
- Administrative and Financial
Sciences – Business
Administration
- Information Technology
- Library and Information
Systems
Arabic Medium Majors: Paper-Based TOEFL 450
(the exam offered by
-Mass Communication Programs
the university only)
Arabic track:(Radio and
Television, Journalism, Graphics International TOEFL 45
Design and Multimedia). (IBT)
IELTS (Academic) 4.5
- Public Relations (the score EmSAT 1100-1200

should be obtained during the
PTE (Academic) 36
first year of
study)
Arabic Medium Majors in Paper-Based TOEFL 430

Community College: (the exam offered by
UoS only)
- Human Resource Management
International TOEFL 39
(IBT)
IELTS (General or 4.0

Academic)
EmSAT 1075
IESOL B1
PTE(Academic) 29
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Important Notes:
• Certificates older than two years are not accepted, and the university does
not accept Paper-Based-TOEFL certificates from any other educational
institute except from UoS.
• Students who couldn't obtain the required score in any of the above listed
English Proficiency tests, will be enrolled in an "Intensive English Program"
course, in which their English level will be determined by the Languages
Institute at UoS.
• Students who obtained a score less than (5.0) in one of the IELTS Academic
skills will be registered in an intensive English program relevant to that skill.
• Students accepted in the College of Medicine, Dental Medicine, Pharmacy
or Health sciences are not allowed to register for the program courses until
they obtain a score of (5.0) in each IELTS skill or pass the relevant skill course
in the Languages Institute.
• Students who obtained a score of 4.5 on the IELTS or 450 on the TOEFL or
its equivalent , may be admitted to the College of Community as first year
students and take 12 credit hours in each regular semester in addition to 3
credit hours of intensive English under the condition that they retake the
exam an attain a score of 5 on IELTS (Academic or General), or 500 on the
TOEFL, or International TOEFL (IBT), or 1400 on EmSAT, or B1 (with all skills
B1 or above) , or 42 on PTE(Academic), within a year of admittance,
otherwise they will be suspended from the University.
• Students must submit the original English language proficiency certificate to
the Languages Institute at UoS for verification and approval.
• The UoS reserves the right to require students to attend an interview in the
Languages Institute. Students may be required to take a further in-house
test to ensure their scores are consistent with their English Language
proficiency.
Intensive English Program:

Students who fails to attain the required score in any of the above listed English
Proficiency tests must join the Intensive English program (IEP). The IEP consists
of four levels: Level I (General English) – Level IV. IEP students receive 20-25
hours per week of instruction.
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Transfer Students:
Requirement for Transfer for all programs except the Medicine

and the Dentistry Colleges:
The UoS may admit students transferring from universities, colleges, and higher
institutes or community college accredited by the UAE Ministry of Education,
provided that the student fulfills the following conditions:
• The applicant must have successfully completed at least two semesters or
one whole year in an accredited university or college and must have
achieved an average of no less than ‘Good’ (2.50 out of 4.00 points) or ‘Very
Good’ (3.00 out of 4.00 points from an accredited higher institute or
community college.
• He/she must meet the University’s admission criteria and the special
requirements of the college to which he/she is transferring.
• There are available places in the college to which he/she is transferring
according to the admission plan of the concerned college established within
the general policy of admission at the University.
• The maximum number of credit hours that can be transferred from another
accredited university or college according to the study plan applicable to the
student at the University of Sharjah shall not exceed 60 credit hours in all
colleges except for the colleges of Engineering, Health Sciences, and
Pharmacy where the maximum number of transferrable credit hours shall
not exceed 70. the counted credit hours shall not exceed 50% of the student
plan.
• The maximum credit hours that may be accepted for transfer from a
recognized higher institutes or community college and within the
framework of the study plans at the University, is forty (40) credit hours in
all Colleges, except the Colleges of Engineering and Health Sciences which
may not exceed fifty (50) credit hours and shall not exceed 50% of the
student plan.
• The university from which the student is transferring must require full-time
attendance and the transferring student must not have been expelled for
academic or disciplinary reasons
• Students transferring from other universities, community colleges or
institutes of higher education shall not benefit from their academic record
if they have discontinued their studies for a period of four regular semesters
or more.
• A Department may accept the transfer of credits for all or some of the
courses that the student has completed successfully in his previous
university or college, on the condition that his/her final grade in any of them
is no less than (C+).
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• A department may accept the transfer of credits for all or some of the
courses that the student has completed successfully in his previous higher
institutes or community college, on the conditions that his/her final grade
in any of major courses is no less than (B) and the final grade in any of the
university or college requirements or elective courses is no less than (C+).
• Grades or averages that a student has received in the accepted courses for
transfer will not be counted while calculating the student’s CGPA at the
University.
• No credit for courses taken by a new student at the University shall count if
he/she has already taken them at another university, community college, or
institute of higher education from which he/she has obtained a certificate.
• Students transferring from other universities, community colleges or
institutes of higher education shall not benefit from their academic record
if they have discontinued their studies for a period of four regular semesters
or more.
Re-admission of Students
• A student whose registration has been cancelled due to withdrawal or
discontinuation may request to be readmitted.
• By a decision from the Council of Deans based on a recommendation from
the concerned College Council, the student may retain the grades he/she
had achieved prior to the cancellation of his/her registration, provided that
the discontinuation period did not exceed six regular and continuous
semesters; otherwise, previous courses taken at the University shall not be
counted and the student shall be treated as a new student in term of course
registration.
• Students applying to be re-admitted as new students shall be admitted by a
decision from the Council of Deans taking into consideration their previous
record.
• All students readmitted should continue with the same ID number.
Visitor Students:
Students enrolled in other academic institutions and wish to take some courses
in the Summer semester at the University of Sharjah may do so as visiting
students without being granted an academic degree as per the following
regulations:
• The student presents a letter from his/her university or college of origin
consenting to him/her studying at the University of Sharjah and identifying
the course the student wishes to study during the semester.
• Once admitted, the visiting student may register for the agreed courses only
after payment of the tuition fees which are non-refundable.
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• If during the semester the UoS chooses to cancel a course in which the
student is enrolled, student's registration in that course will be
automatically dropped and the visiting student receives a refund.
• A visiting student may apply to rent a UoS housing unit pending availability.
• Visiting students coming from abroad are requested to make their own visa
and travel arrangements.
• Students wishing to study as visiting students in the Fall or Spring semesters
may submit their request to the Admissions Department. However, their
admission will be granted on a case by case basis subject to the approval of
the Chancellor or Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs or Dean of Academic
support services or the delegates.
• The visiting student shall not be granted any academic degree from the
University of Sharjah.
Exchange students
• Based on the agreement between the university and the other academic
institution, the institution will send the personal documents and will identify
the courses the students should study during the specified period.
• The tuition fees will be paid as per the agreement between the two
universities.
Deferral of Admission and Confirmation of Admission
Deferral of Admission for all University program except

Medicine and Dentistry:
• Admitted students must enroll at the beginning of every semester during
the registration period stated in the academic calendar, provided that the
student indicates in the designated Advising Form, authorized by his/her
advisor, his/her selection of the courses he/she is taking according to the
study plan of the major he/she is admitted to.
• Upon request and on approval from the Admissions Department, new
students may defer their admission after payment of the required fees for
the semester he/she is admitted in for a maximum of one semester in all
programs except for the College of Fine Arts and Design where a student
may defer for one year if he/she has a valid reason that prevents him/her
from completing the registration procedures. The student must submit the
deferment application before classes begin in the semester he/she is
admitted in. Once that is done, the concerned college shall be duly notified.
If the student, however, fails to register for the following semester, his/her
admission shall be cancelled.
• When a student does not register in the following semester, he/she may
lodge an application for re-admission. However, the approval of such
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application shall depend on the availability of vacancies in the target
program.
• In cases that are beyond a student’s control; such as sudden illness,
pregnancy, or giving birth; the Chancellor or his/her delegate may approve
the deferment of admission in any of the programs offered by the
University.
• Students who do not enroll for the semester in which they were admitted
or do not process a request for postponement of admission will be denied
admission to the University and will not have the right to a refund of the
seat reservation fees
Confirmation of admission to the colleges of Medicine and

Dentistry:
• Students admitted to either College must register during the registration
period stated in the academic calendar at the beginning of each semester of
the foundation year and at the beginning of the academic year for the
remaining years of study in the undergraduate degree of medicine or
dentistry, provided that they indicate in the designated Advising Form,
authorized by their advisors, their selection of the courses they are taking
during the foundation year or of the university requirements according to
the study plan of the designated major.
• Students new to the College of Medicine or College of Dentistry must pay
the due tuition fees for the semester they are admitted in within two weeks
at the latest from the date the acceptance is announced and must
commence study in the semester they are accepted in. Failure to do so will
result in cancellation of admission to the University.
Required Documents
Applications are submitted to the concerned Admissions Department
accompanied by the following documents duly legalized:
First: General Documents:

1) A valid copy of student passport.
2) A copy of UAE National Family Registry for local students.
3) A valid copy of residence visa for non-local students.
4) Certified copy of Secondary School Certificate or its equivalent.
5) Four recent passport-size colored photographs.
6) Health Fitness certificate from Governmental authority in the UAE or
University Hospital on the university’s form.
7) A valid copy of Good Conduct Certificate.
8) Copy of Birth Certificate.
9) A valid copy of UAE National Identity Card.
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10) AED (300) cash application fee (non-refundable).
11) Student must hand the original English proficiency certificate (TOEFL,
IELTS or EmSAT) for English medium majors before registration the
course schedule.
Second: Additional Requirements for Students Obtaining Foreign

Certificates:
1) Document proving that the student completed 12 years of school.
2) Certified copy of grades 10, 11, and 12 certificates and Graduation
certificate (Diploma).
3) Equivalent certificate from the Ministry of Education in the UAE.
4) Students who obtained certificates from outside the UAE must provide
a document proving that the High School Certificate is accepted by
government universities in the country from which the certificate was
obtained, and equivalent certificate from the Ministry of Education in
the UAE.
Third: Additional Requirements for Bridging Programs Students:

1) Certified copy of the Diploma certificate.
2) Certified copy of the transcript.
3) Students who had received the Diploma from outside the UAE must
attain equivalent certificate for the Diploma from the Ministry of
Education in the UAE.
Fourth: Additional Requirements for Transfer Students:

1) Certified copy of the official transcript after withdrawing from the
previous institution.
2) Certified copy of detailed descriptions of the courses the student has
taken.
3) Students transferring from an institution outside the UAE must also
submit a letter of accreditation from the Ministry of Education in the
UAE.
Fifth: Additional Requirements for Kuwaiti Students:

No Objection Letter from the Consulate General of the State of Kuwait - Cultural
Office in UAE specifying the program the student is allowed to take at the
university.
Sixth: Additional Requirements for visiting students:

Approval letter from student's home university with a list of courses allowed to
be taken at the university.
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Seventh: Additional Requirements for UAE local male students
National service completion letter or no objection to complete the study from
the Authority of National Service and Reserve.
Document Control and Graduation Certificates
Student’s File and Records:

• Applications for admission to the university shall be submitted to the
admissions department, accompanied by the required documents duly
attested, within the period specified by the admissions department.
• The Admissions Department prepares an individual file for each admitted
student containing all documents related to him/her, and the file is filed and
indexed in the documents control and graduation certificates section.
• The applicant should not misrepresent the documents, this violation will
lead to the rejection of the application and paid fees will not be refunded.
• All documents submitted for admission to the University are considered the
property of the University. Students or any other departments and centers
are not permitted to access, request, take or photocopy any documents
from students’ file once submitted to the admission office unless a
permission is granted from the admissions director and following the rules
governing such process.
• All documents related to the student during the academic career shall be
kept in the student's file.
• Student’s files shall be archived electronically and physically.
• The students have the right to get their documents in case they withdrew
from the university.
• Applicants who have been denied admission or students who have not
enrolled in the colleges where they were accepted can reclaim their
admission file within two months from the date of their application
otherwise the file will be disposed.
• The university has the right to dispose the file of students who have been
dismissed from the university after two years of their discontinuation and
electronic copies of their documents should be archived before disposal.
• The university has the right to dispose the graduates file after seven years
of their graduation and electronic copies of their documents should be
archived before disposal.
• Personal, academic, financial or behavioral information; verbal, written or
otherwise; related to a student shall not be given to any individual or party
unless authorized personally by the student, or with approval from the Dean
of Academic Support Services, in which case such information is given
according to the regulations followed by the University.
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Student ID card:
• The Documents control and graduation certificates section shall issue an ID
card for all active students.
• Fees shall be applied for issuing, renewing or replacement of an ID card as
specified by the university financial policy.
• A replacement for a lost or damaged card may be issued as per the
procedures followed by the Admissions Department.
• The validity of the card shall depend on the continuity of the academic status
of the student.
• The ID card for Students living in university hostel shall be distinguished
from others.
• Misuse or manipulation of the card, shall constitute violations by student
which shall be deemed to be subject to the penalties set out in the
University’s by-laws.
Withdrawal from the University:

• Students wish to withdraw from the University are required to complete
established clearance procedures with the Document and Graduation
Certificate Control section (DGCC).
• Clearance request is available in the student’s self-service, or the student
may visit the (DGCC) section to apply for the withdrew.
• Undergraduate students shall submit no objection letter from their parents/
guardian before withdrawing the file from the University.
Commencement Exercises:
• Commencement exercises are held twice, at the end of the fall and spring
semesters. Students who complete graduation requirements in summer or
fall may attend the January commencement exercises. Students who
graduate in spring may participate in the June commencement exercises.
• Graduates who choose not to participate in a graduation ceremony may
receive their diplomas at the Document and Graduation Certificate Control
section (DGCC) at a date subsequent to commencement.
Names on Diplomas and Degrees:

• Names on diplomas and degrees are spelled exactly as they appear on
passports as required by the Ministry of Education (MOE), and In special
circumstances, by approval from the Director of Admissions Department,
reference can be made to other official documents such as, identity card,
secondary school certificate, a letter from the relevant embassy, court order
… etc.
• If after admission the name on the passport changes the student must
update his/her records by submitting a certified evidence of the change to
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the Admission Department before graduation. otherwise the old name will
appear on the diploma which cannot be changed thereafter.
• The name is written without any titles such as Sheikh, Excellency, Mr., Wife
of …etc
Graduation Certificates:
• Graduation certificates are granted at the end of every academic semester,
where the graduation ceremony is held twice a year.
• All expect to graduate student’s data should be audited before printing the
graduation certificates from both admission and registration departments.
• The DGCC section in the Admissions Department prepares all the graduation
certificates upon receiving the relevant decisions from the concerned
College Councils at the end of every academic semester.
• The graduate is granted a graduation certificate (Attestation) in Arabic and
English, an official academic transcript in Arabic and English, and the
honorary certificate. In addition, a distinction certificate is issued for
students who graduate with distinction. All documents shall be duly signed
and certified.
• Graduates has the right to request for additional copies or replacement of
the graduation attestation and academic transcript after paying the
required fees.
• The graduation certificate has a smart chip that contains all the personal,
academic information and documents related to the graduate.
• The Ministry of Education in UAE shall be provided with the graduate’s list
and documents by uploading them on their website at the end of every
semester.
• Clearance from the university must be done before the completion of the
graduation procedures or withdrawal.
• Certificates will be withheld from those students who continue to have fees
debt to the University.
• Graduation certificates and documents shall not be handed to anyone other
than the graduate himself, unless a power of attorney been presented, in
this case the documents will be given as per the procedures and regulations
of the University.
• Any alteration or erasure of the personal or academic information of the
student after issuing the graduation decision is prohibited.
Tuition Fees
University tuition fees are determined by the Board of Trustees with the
approval of the President of the University on an annual basis. Tuition and fees
may be increased annually without prior notice. Currently applied tuition fees
are posted on the University Website: www.sharjah.ac.ae
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Colleges 2018/2019 Fees per
Credit Hour
Summer
course
Semester Annual Credit Credit Hour

Fees Fees Hour
‫كلية ر‬
‫الشيعة والدراسات االسالمية‬ 19,500 39,000 1,625 1,047
College of Sharia & Islamic
Studies
‫كلية القانون‬ 21,023 42,046 1,752 1,134

College of Law
‫كلية اآلداب والعلوم االنسانية‬ 19,507 39,014 1,625 1,083

‫واالجتماعية‬
College of Arts,Humanities
and Social Sciences
Qualifying Program (QP) for 24,380 48,760 2,032 1,325

General Stream High School
certificates
‫كلية العلوم‬ 24,380 48,760 2,032 1,325

College of sciences
‫كلية العلوم‬- ‫تخصص علوم األرض‬ 25,000 50,000 2,083

‫ر‬
‫البتولية واالستشعار عن بعد‬
College of sciences -
Petroleum Geosciences &
Remote Sensing
‫كلية اإلتصال‬ 26,985 53,970 2,249 1,325

College of Mass
Communication
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‫كلية إدارة األعمال‬ ‫‪26,278‬‬ ‫‪52,556‬‬ ‫‪2,190‬‬ ‫‪1,435‬‬
‫‪College of Business‬‬
‫‪Administration‬‬
‫كلية الهندسة‬ ‫‪26,278‬‬ ‫‪52,556‬‬ ‫‪2,190‬‬ ‫‪1,435‬‬

‫‪College of Engineering‬‬
‫قسم الهندسة المعمارية‪ ،‬الميكانيكية‪،‬‬ ‫‪28,796‬‬ ‫‪57,592‬‬ ‫‪2,400‬‬ ‫‪1,435‬‬

‫والطاقة المتجددة و المستدامة‬
‫‪Architecture, Mechanical,‬‬
‫‪Sustainable & Renewable‬‬
‫‪Energy‬‬
‫كلية الهندسة (قسم الهندسة النووية)‬ ‫‪28,941‬‬ ‫‪57,882‬‬ ‫‪2,412‬‬ ‫‪1,435‬‬

‫‪Nuclear Engineering‬‬
‫كلية العلوم الصحية‬ ‫‪25,769‬‬ ‫‪51,538‬‬ ‫‪2,147‬‬ ‫‪1,406‬‬

‫‪College of Health Sciences‬‬
‫كلية الفنون الجميلة والتصميم‬ ‫‪24,616‬‬ ‫‪49,232‬‬ ‫‪2,051‬‬ ‫‪1,314‬‬

‫‪College of Fine Arts& Design‬‬
‫المهن يف التدريس‬
‫ي‬ ‫الدبلوم‬ ‫‪14,333‬‬ ‫‪28,655‬‬ ‫‪1,194‬‬ ‫‪1,083‬‬
‫‪High Diploma‬‬
‫كلية الطب ر‬
‫البشي‬ ‫‪53,772‬‬ ‫‪107,545‬‬ ‫‪4,481‬‬ ‫‪1,557‬‬
‫‪College of Human Medicine‬‬
‫كلية طب األسنان‬ ‫‪52,261‬‬ ‫‪104,521‬‬ ‫‪4,355‬‬ ‫‪1,557‬‬

‫‪College of Dentistry‬‬
‫كلية الصيدلة‬ ‫‪27,899‬‬ ‫‪55,799‬‬ ‫‪2,325‬‬ ‫‪1,494‬‬

‫‪College of Pharmacy‬‬
‫السنة التأسيسية لكليات الطب‬ ‫‪25,728‬‬ ‫‪51,456‬‬ ‫‪2,144‬‬ ‫‪1,557‬‬

‫‪Foundation Year of Medical‬‬
‫‪Coll.‬‬
‫المجتمع‪ -‬الدبلوم يف العلوم االدارية‬ ‫‪14,043‬‬ ‫‪28,085‬‬ ‫‪1,170‬‬ ‫‪1,134‬‬

‫والمالية‬
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Community College _ Diploma
in Admin. & Financial Sciences
‫المجتمع‬-‫الصحية والطبية‬ 25,526 51,052 2,127 1,407

Community College _ Health
Sciences
‫ الدبلوم يف المساحة‬- ‫المجتمع‬ 25,526 51,052 2,127 1,407

Diploma in Surveying
‫ الدبلوم يف تكنولوجيا البناء‬- ‫المجتمع‬ 25,526 51,052 2,127 1,407

‫والتشييد‬
Diploma in Building
Technology & Construction
‫ الدبلوم يف التوثيق‬- ‫المجتمع‬ 14,470 28,941 1,205 1,134

‫ر‬
‫االلكتونية‬ ‫واألرشفة‬
Diploma in Documentation &
Electronic Archiving
‫مستوى اللغة اإلنجلتية‬ 15,524 31,049 8,671
College of Arts / English Level
‫الساعة‬/)‫الماجستت (ماعدا الطب‬ 2,860 2,860

Masters except medicine
‫الماجستت(التقنيات الحيوية‬ 3,045 3,045

‫الساعة‬/)
Master of Science in
Biotechnology
‫الماجستت(القيادة يف التعليم‬ 3,045 3,045

‫الساعة‬/)‫الطن‬
‫ي‬
Master of Leadership in
Health Profession Education
‫الساعة‬/)‫الجزين‬
‫ي‬ ‫الماجستت(الطب‬ 2,541 2,541
Masters in Molecular
Medicine
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‫الطبيع‬
‫ي‬ ‫التنامج الماجستت يف العالج‬ 2,541 2,541
Master of Science in
Physiotherapy
‫الدكتوراه(الفقه وأصوله‬ 4,255 4,255

‫ر‬
‫الساعة‬/)‫الشيعة‬+
PhD (Jurisprudence and its
fundamentals + Sharia
‫ الساعة‬/ ) ‫الدكتوراة ( علم االجتماع‬ 6,090 6,090

PhD in Applied Sociology
‫الساعة‬/)‫الجزين‬
‫ي‬ ‫الدكتوراه (الطب‬ 6,078 6,078
PhD in Molecular Medicine
‫دكتوراه الفلسفة يف اللغة العربية‬ 6,090 6,090

‫وادابها‬
PhD in Arabic Language and
Literature
‫الساعة‬/)‫الدكتوراه (االدارة الهندسية‬ 5,209 5,209

PhD in Engineering
Management
Other fees
Type of Service Fees Type of Service Fees in

in AED
AED
Application fee (Non 300 Lost Study Plan 5.25

refundable) Replacement
Application Fee-Master's 200 To Whom it May 21.00

Program (non Concern Certificate
refundable)
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New Students - Change 50 Official Academic 20
of Major/College Transcript
Request
Change of Major 35 Unofficial Academic 10

Request (Within the Transcript
same College)
College Transfer Request 35 Incomplete 35

Application
TOEFL Fees 525 Mailing of University 10

Performance Results
IELTS Exam Fee 950 Smart-Chip fees 150

(certificate ratification
in ministry)
Cheque Return request 52.50 University ID Card Fee 105.00

(valid for 4 years)
Course Final Exam Grade 20 University ID Renewal 15.75

Review
University Locker Spare 21.00 University ID 20

Key Fee Replacement
Lost University Locker 31.50 Lost University ID 52.50

Key Replacement Replacement Fee
University Locker Rental 52.50 Penalty – Bounced 525.00

Fee (One Semester) Cheques
Official Transcript for 50 Graduation Certificate 50

Graduated Student – Extra Copy
To whom It May 26.25

Concern - Admission
Dept.
Payment Methods
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Students are required to pay their tuition balance by the announced deadlines
to avoid late payment fees and the risk of courses being dropped. Once the
student registers for a course, he/she shall remain accountable for all applicable
tuition fees and other fees until he/she drops the course formally by the
drop/add deadline. Please refer to the academic calendar at
www.sharjah.ac.ae/calendar/ for applicable deadlines.
Payments must be made by the announced deadlines in one of the following
forms: At one of the University cashiers in cash or using a check, online credit-
card through the Self-Service Banner, at one of the Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB)
branches or ATMs, or via bank transfer. Students must have the statement of
fees in hand when payment is made to ensure proper crediting to the student’s
account.
Students who are unable to make full payments by the billing dates may benefit
from the University installment payment plan. Students may visit the Finance
Department and make the proper arrangements before the payment deadline.
Tuition Refund
A student who has registered and paid the tuition fees for a course and then
drops it during the drop/add period is entitled to a full refund after paying the
applicable drop fees. Students who do not formally drop a course during the
add/drop period will be responsible for payment of all tuition fees and other fees
unless the student withdraws due to immediate and urgent circumstances. Refer
to the withdrawal section of the Catalog for more information.
Academic Advising
Each student is assigned an academic advisor from the first semester at UoS. The
academic advisor is a faculty member in the student’s academic department. The
role of the advisor is to assist the student in preparing a course schedule during
registration, support and guide him/her during his/her university studies,
monitors his/her academic progress, and offers him/her counseling on any
academic difficulties or problems he/she may experience.
Orientation for New Students

Students admitted to the University are required to participate in the University
orientation program organized at the beginning of the semester. Orientation
dates are posted on the Academic Calendar.
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Registration
Students should fill a special registration form prepared for this purpose, he/she
shall, upon approval of his/her academic advisor, list the courses he/she will be
studying, and which are part of the study plan of the specialization he/she has
been admitted into. After consulting with their academic advisors, students are
required to register for the courses they intend to take during the registration
period noted in the academic calendar published in the University catalog and
posted on the University website www.sharjah.ac.ae/ During this period, the
academic advisors assist students in preparing their course schedules to register
online using the Self-Service Banner (SSB). Students on probation are requested
to obtain their PIN Codes from their academic advisors before the online
registration. Newly admitted students will register their courses through the
Registration offices.
The intended course schedule must comply with the following: The student has
passed the pre-requisite(s) of all courses, the courses are in the program’s study
plan, the courses are taken in the order noted in the study plan, failed courses
are taken when first offered, and the maximum and minimum load requirements
are met. After registration is complete, the student must proceed to pay all
tuition and fees by the announced deadlines. Failure to meet financial
commitments may result in dropping the class schedule.
Registration staff are designated to help students in all University colleges and
their most important responsibilities are to:
• Maintain an updated inventory of all university approved courses;
• Interpret, enforce and ensure alignment of actions with academic policies
and procedures.
• Produce, publish and maintain the official university academic calendars
and catalog;
• Maintain and insure confidentiality of student academic records and data;
• Prepare class schedule, and final exam schedule;
• Maintain an up-to-date inventory of the classrooms and computer labs and
schedule their use;
• Prepare for the registration process every semester
• Facilitate and monitor students online and in-person registration for
classes;
• Audit course grades entries and GPA calculation.
• Produce and issue official transcripts, certificates, attestations for current
and former students;
• Verify degree completion requirements and issue diplomas and
certificates;
• Monitor academic progress and ascertain scholastic status of students;
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• Track students’ performance, produce statistical data on students and
generate related reports.
• Certify academic standing and issue probations and dismissal reports and
publish and maintain honors’ lists;
• Update records of students who change major
• Communicate to students decisions, updates and information of concern
• Closely collaborate with all University units on related issues.
• Coordinate with sponsors of students’ scholarships to ensure that
scholarship rules are applied.
Course Coding System

The University of Sharjah has chosen a special coding system to identify its
Colleges and Departments within the Colleges. For example, the College of Arts,
Humanities and Social Sciences is given the code 02; thus all the courses it offers
begin with 02. A College may be composed of several Departments each one of
which is given another code number. For example, the Department of Arabic is
given the code number 01, whereas the Department of English is given the code
number 02. Any reference to the Department of Arabic in the College of Arts,
Humanities and Social Sciences will be 0201 and to the Department of English
will be 0202, and then is similarly applied to all Colleges and Departments in the
University. We can define these four digits as a subject code of the course. This
code is extended to identify all courses within the University. A code of seven
digits has been chosen for the course: the first four numbers (the subject code)
are used to identify the appropriate College and Department; the fifth number
digit designates the level of the course; the sixth stands for the specialization
field and the seventh digit stands for the course within the specialization field.
ab cd x y z
College Department Level/Year Specialization Course

Code Code Code Field Code Sequence
Code
College Code (ab) 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 14

01 College of Sharia and Islamic Studies
02 College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
03 College of Business Administration
04 College of Engineering
05 College of Health Science
06 College of Law
07 College of Fine Arts and Design
08 College of Communication
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09 College of Medicine
10 College of Dental Medicine
11 College of Pharmacy
12 Community College
13 College of Graduate Studies
14 College of Sciences
Symbolization of Credit Hours

The symbol (x-x:x), e.g. (3-0:3) located at the right-hand side of course
descriptions represents the credit hours composition of a course. The first digit
stands for the number of lecture contact hours; the second for the number of
lab contact hours; and the third the course credit hours. In the Arts, usually the
course does not involve a practical part, and the total credit hours are usually
three credit hours symbolized as (3-0:3). In Engineering, such as Hydraulics, the
course involves 2 hours of theory and 3 hours of training work for a total of 3
credit hours and is symbolized as (2-3:3).
General Education
To receive a Bachelor degree the student has to successfully complete 24 credit

hours of University requirements. These credits consist of 15 credit hours of
mandatory courses and 9 credit hours of elective courses (except the Community
College, for further details please visit the Community College section). The
objective of the General Education Courses is to provide students a basic
educational background in the areas of general knowledge, art and literature,
social sciences, natural sciences and technology. Selection of the courses for a
specific undergraduate program must take into account the contents of all other
program courses to avoid duplication and redundancy. Thus, all University
required courses should be taught according to well-planned curricula and
clearly defined objectives will include important topics to provide students with
broad knowledge and deep understanding of historical as well as contemporary
social, economic and cultural issues. Consequently, the University will conduct
detailed reviews in order to make the necessary adjustments in the contents of
all courses available for the general University Course Requirements to ensure
that such objectives are met. The 24 hours should be designated to cover seven
domains in accordance with policies set by the Academic Accreditation
Commission of the Ministry of Education as listed in the table below.
General Education Program Goals and Outcomes
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General Education Program Goals
Goals of the General Education program are:
• Build student basic knowledge in humanities, social sciences, Islamic
studies, IT, mathematics and natural sciences.
• Provide students with the basic communication, critical thinking and
problems solving skills required to enrich their learning experience.
• Foster the students’ ethical values in research and presentation of
materials.
• Enhance the students’ ability to work independently or in teams.
General Education Program Learning Outcomes

By completing the General Education Program courses, students should be able
to:
• Identify the general principles and developments of humanities, social
sciences, Islamic studies, IT, mathematics and natural sciences.
• Communicate effectively using direct and indirect tools in both Arabic
and English.
• Apply the basic concepts essential to a critical thinking and evaluation
of argumentative discourse.
• Solve multiple-step problems through different (inductive, deductive
and symbolic) modes of reasoning.
• Apply ethical standards in research and presentation of materials,
including proper verbal citations.
• Apply cognitive and affective skills necessary for life-long learning
through engagement in behaviors conducive to individual well-being
and development.
• Proceed independently and in collaboration with others in seeking and
sharing knowledge.
Courses in the General Education Program

• All students in all programs offered by the University have to study 24
credit hours.
• The Compulsory and Electives courses are specified as follows.
General Education Requirements

The program requires students to take 24 credit hours, 15 of which are
compulsory and the 9 are electives. Seven domains are covered:
(i) Islamic Studies, History and Culture
(ii) Arabic and English Languages
(iii) IT or Mathematics
(iv) Innovation & Entrepreneurship
(v) Humanities or Arts
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(vi) Natural Sciences
(vii) Social and Educational Sciences
Compulsory Requirements (15 credit hours); Domains 1-4:
Domain One: Islamic Studies, History and Culture All University

Students:
General Education Course

Course Title Cr.Hrs
Course Domain Number
Islamic Studies, History &
Islamic Culture 0104101 3
Culture
Domain Two: Arabic and English Languages All University Students:
General Education & Course

Course Title Cr.Hrs
Arabic Languages 0201102
Arabic Language,
Arabic Languages for 3
Literature & Culture 0201105
Non-Arabic Speakers
Basic English 0202111
English for Academic
English Language, 0202112
Purposes
Literature & Culture 3
English for Medical
0202121
Sciences
Domain Three: IT or Mathematics All University Students:
General Education Courses

Course Title Cr.Hrs.
English -
Introduction to 1411100
Information
IT or Mathematics Technology Arabic – 3
1411101
Mathematics 1440100
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Health Informatics 0504101
Domain Four: Innovation & Entrepreneurship All University Students:

Course Title Cr.Hrs
Fundamentals of
Innovation &
Innovation & 0302200 3
Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship
Elective Requirements (9 credit hours); Domains 5-7:
Domain Five: Humanities or Arts
General Education & Course Title Course Cr.Hrs

Islamic Civilization 0203100
Human Rights in Islam
and International 0602246
Declarations
Introduction to Arabic
0201140
Literature
Humanities or Arts History of the Sciences 3
0203200
among Muslims
History of the Arabian
0203102
Gulf
History of Medical &
0900107
Health Sciences
Arts & Medicine 0710109
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Domain Six: Natural Sciences

Astronomy and Space
1430101
Sciences
Man and the
Natural Sciences 0401142 3
Environment
Health Awareness and
0507101
Nutrition
Domain Seven: Social and Educational Sciences

Fundamentals of Islamic
0206102
Education
UAE Society 0204102
Introduction to
0206103
Psychology
Introduction to
0308150
Social & Educational Economics
3
Sciences Introduction to Business
0302150
Administration
Media in Modern
0800107
Societies
Personal Finance 0308131
Analytical Biography of
0104130
the Prophet
Every student should take “Islamic Culture” the sole course in Domain One, two
courses from Domain Two, where one course is from the Arabic sub-domain and
one from the English sub-domain, one course from Domain Three as specified in
the program study plan, One course from Domain Four and one course from
each of domains Five, Six and Seven.
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Course Description
0103103 Islamic Systems (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: None (Not for Sharia’s students)
The course aims at introducing Islamic system to the students through studying
sources of Islamic system, its historical background and development, concept,
philosophy and features. The course also sheds light on Islamic social system by
means of elaborating reality of the family system, and social cooperation and
solidarity, in addition to the economic system in Islam, Islamic political system,
crime and punishment philosophy and judicial system. The course is also made
to highlight principles of international relations, as well as wisdom and
philosophy behind Islamic system as whole, and many other related issues.
0104101 Islamic Culture (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: None
This course deals with definition of culture and Islamic thought, its characteristic,
and its sources, shows Islamic concept of universe, life and human being, and
give general overview about belief, worship, and morality, and its effect on life
with emphasis upon Islamic scientific method, and contemporary challenges that
face the Ummah today.
0104130 Analytical Biography of the Prophet (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: None
This course deals with the definition of Al-Sira al-Nabawiyyah (i.e., the biography
of the Prophet), its characteristics and sources. It also provides an analytical
study of the Prophet’s biography from the birth to death and it covers the era of
the Caliph Abu Bakr. Further, it concentrates and analyses the main events of the
Prophet’s biography in an attempt to infer lessons from them, justifying the
suspicions aroused by the prophet’s opponents and how to benefit from the
prophet’s biography in both life and dawah.
0201102 Arabic Language (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: None
The aim of this course is to enable students to express their ideas and to
communicate in a spoken and Written Arabic language, to positively interact in
conversations using a fluent Arabic language that reflects its comprehension. It
also enables students to determine the errors in an audible or written speech
and correct them.
0201140 Introduction to Arabic Literature (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: None
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This course covers topics, genres, features and figures of Modern Arabic poetry
and prose to improve the literary appreciation skills.
0202111 Basic English (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: None
Basic English is a 3-credit hour course with no prerequisites. It follows an
integrated multi-skills approach, which encourages students to develop their
communicative competence in the language. This course also lays special
emphasis on aural/oral skills and writing using authentic material, relevant
situations, and different language functions.
0202112 English for Academic Purposes (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: None
This course focuses on academic reading and writing skills, including extensive
work in reading comprehension and retention. Students will practice identifying
topics, determining the main idea of a text, recognizing the supporting details of
a paragraph, recognizing authors’ writing patterns, and understanding new
vocabulary through context clues. Emphasis is given to the rhetorical structures
of the argumentative essay.
0202121 English for Medical Sciences (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: None
This course aims to enable students of Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, and
Health Sciences to understand and communicate with the language used in
these health-related fields by familiarizing them with the medical terminology in
their respective fields. Special attention will be given to teaching students the
principles of the construction of medical terms. The course also aims to develop
students' general academic skills, critical thinking capacities, and independent
learning skills. Academic vocabulary and relevant grammatical structures will be
highlighted and practiced. Oral communication skills will be developed through
encouraging students to make short oral presentations. It is also expected to
apply this knowledge to understanding texts in their fields of study. Students
will become familiar with case studies, and be introduced to the conventions of
medical records.
0202130 French Language (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: None
This course is designed for students with no prior knowledge of French language.
It targets the fundamental language needs of students and gives them the
necessary tools for immediate communication in French. The students will learn
to listen, speak, read and write French at a beginner level. They will be
familiarized with a variety of topics related to everyday life in French through a
communicative based language use and activities.
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By the end of the semester, students will be able to: (introduce oneself in
speaking and writing using simple grammar structures, describe in simple terms
aspects of their immediate environment, ask and answer questions of both
written and spoken language about everyday situations, identify aspects of the
French and francophone world).
0203102 History of the Arabian Gulf (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: None
The course acquaints students with Pre-historic periods of the Gulf until the rise
of Islam. It also focuses on the significance of the Islamic history of the area until
the beginning of European domination early in the 16th century. It provides an
analysis of the causes and effects of the conflict of interests in the region, until
the emergence of modern Gulf states.
0203100 Islamic Civilization (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: None
The course aims to provide students with a broad knowledge of Islamic
Civilization its meaning, basics, characteristics and the factors that influenced its
development. It focuses on the sciences and knowledge wherein Muslims had
excelled and the impact of their contributions on the world scene.
0203200 History of the Sciences among the Muslims (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: None
This course focuses on the importance of the sciences and their emergence in
Islam, it deals with the sciences of the Arabic language, lexicography, biography
and history, it also deals with the development of theoretical sciences like
medicine, geometry, Arithmetic, Astronomy, Mechanics and Botany and the
influence of the Muslim scientific achievements on Western civilization.
0204102 UAE Society (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: None
The course deals with the UAE society: its social foundation, formation, and
traits. In addition, it deals with the nature of contemporary social organizations
(family, education, health and economy), human development, social change
and social problems and its relationships with issues of globalization and modern
technology.
0206102 Fundamentals of Islamic Education (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: None
This course aims at enabling students to acquire a broad knowledge of
foundation of Islamic Education, it mainly covers concepts, resources, goals and
organizations of Islamic education, and it provides knowledge of different types
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or methods of Islamic Education and influence of those foundations on the
education field.
0206103 Introduction to Psychology (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: None
Presents a general view of the concept of psychology, its foundations and fields,
concentrating on educational psychology and its significance for educators.
0308150 Introduction to Economics (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: None (Non-Business students)
Introduction to Economics is a study of basic economic principles, of both
Microeconomics and Macroeconomics. This course is stressing how consumers,
producers, and policy makers make rational economic decisions under varying
economic conditions.
0308131 Personal Finance (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: None
This course provides a comprehensive examination of individual financial
planning concepts and techniques. It covers personal income, expenditures;
saving, consumption, and sources of finance. The course delivers lessons on how
to develop short and long run financial goals and formulate plans to achieve the
goals.
0302150 Introduction to Business Administration (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: None (Non-Business students)
Designed exclusively for non-Business majors, this course allows students to
learn the language of business and to understand how organizations operates;
cases, projects and/or experiential exercises are used to allow students to apply
the conceptual material.
0302200 Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: None (Year 2)
A non-conventional highly interactive course designed to provide UoS students
with a unique experience into identifying the concepts of innovation,
entrepreneurship, growth and leadership. At a practical level, this course equips
students with the necessary design thinking and entrepreneurial skills and tools
to enhance their personal development, business-oriented mindset and future
professional career.
0401142 Man and the Environment (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: None (Not for Civil Engineering or Environmental Health
students)
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This course is designed to develop students’ awareness and general knowledge
of the principles of environmental science and engineering and the local,
regional and international challenges facing the environment. The course
emphasizes the unique roles and responsibilities of humans, from an Islamic
perspective, in managing the environment and protecting and conserving its
resources. Course topics include general principles of environmental science and
engineering; relationship of humans and the environment; environmental
quality and pollution; consumption of natural resources and waste
management; and the concept of sustainable development. The course also
includes selected laboratory measurements, experiments, and development of
research and communications in the environmental field. The course provides
opportunities for students to engage in voluntary activities to serve the
community and contribute to raising environmental awareness, knowledge and
education.
0504101 Health Informatics (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: None
Upon completion of the course the student should have the knowledge and
experience that enable them to comprehend the hospital information system
including Electronic medical record and in addition to using ICT (information
communication technology) in the applied fields of health sectors.
0505101 Fitness and Wellness (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: None (Not for Physiotherapy students)
This course applies physiological, psychological and social principles to achieving
fitness and wellness in everyday life. Students will learn how to assess physical
fitness and implement a program based on those results that will enhance their
fitness levels. They will be introduced to the seven dimensions of wellness and
taught strategies to enhance their wellness in each domain to improve overall
quality of life.
0507101 Health Awareness & Nutrition (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: None (Not for Nutrition students)
This course is designed to increase the awareness of students regarding the basic
nutrition and its relationship with health. The course will orient them to
determine the nutritional status of the individuals through simple, objective
methods. The students shall learn about the different nutrients important for
health and dietary guidelines towards good health. It will also give them an
insight into the common nutritional problems of public health importance; their
prevention and strategies to tackle them. The course will enable the students to
understand the concept of healthy and active lifestyle for health promotion.
0602246 Human Rights in Islam and International Declarations (3-0:3)
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Prerequisite: None
Discusses the essential notions involved in the concept of human rights, giving
account of their historical development, the role of religions in proclaiming them
and the international declarations and constitutions upholding them;
concentrates on the meaning of civil, social and cultural rights and their
characteristics in Islamic Law, with emphasis on the constitution of the U.A.E.
0710109 Arts & Medicine (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: None
This course is situated at the intersection between humanities, the arts and
health care. It raises questions about the specific role of medicine visual and
other arts (like painting, drama, etc) as well as the key position art holds within
the medical humanities.
0800107 Media in Modern Societies (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: None (Not for Communication students)
Media in Modern Society is designed to help students develop an informed and
critical understanding of how media shape and influence society. The course will
develop a critical understanding of ideas around media effects, audience and
reception analysis, and theories of cultivation, agenda setting, framing, and uses
& gratifications. The course will look at the evolution of communication and
media industries over time to explore how models for information distribution
and reception have facilitated communication in modern society. Finally, the
course will explore the future of media systems in a digital age, with a look at the
future of marketing communication through the lens of convergence culture and
participatory technology.
0900107 History of Medical & Health Sciences (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: None
It has been noted that the currently available University requirement courses
lack courses dealing with the history and evolution of the medical scientific
inventions across the human history. Studying the history of sciences and
progress of scientific mentality as well as its leading ideas will enable
understanding the factors for prosperity and collapse across the different
historical periods. Understanding the cultural, intellectual and scientific aspects
are among the learning outcomes of the university requirements that aim to
build the integrated personality of students.
1411100 & 1411101 Int. to Information Technology (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: None
The Course explains what a computer is and what it can (and cannot) do; it clearly
explains the basics of information technology, from multimedia PCs to the
internet and beyond. It illustrates how digital devices and networks affect our
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lives, our world, and our future. In addition, the course is intended to equip
students with the necessary skills to use computer and essential software
applications effectively in order to better prepare them for their professional
careers.
1430101 Astronomy and Space Sciences (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: None
The course covers fundamental astronomical concepts about light, matter, and
energy, the various types of ground and space telescopes, the formation of the
Solar System and its occupants. The course discusses aspects of stars and their
distances from Sun, types, brightness, motions and life cycles. The course covers
the Milky Way, the evolution of galaxies and analysis of recent findings and
current theories regarding the evidence for an accelerating expansion of the
Universe.
1440100 Mathematics for Business (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: None
The course introduces students to the basics of coordinate geometry and
enables them to visualize simple demand, profit and cost functions graphically.
Some of the most important functions are introduced along with their
applications in economics and business. Basic concepts of differentiation of
functions are introduced. Integration of function of one variable. Several
applications in optimization are studied: Linear and Non-linear functions and
applications, differentiation and its application and integration and its
application.
Academic Regulations
The following section presents the academic regulations applied to Bachelor and
Diploma degree programs. These regulations are meant to assist students,
academic advisors, administrators and staff in taking appropriate decisions. The
Chancellor, Vice Chancellors, Deans, and the Registrar Department shall be
responsible for their implementation. The Council of Deans is authorized to rule
on cases that are not covered in these regulations and to mitigate problems
arising from their application.
Pleading ignorance of these regulations or of related publications and
announcements posted on catalog boards in various campus buildings shall not
exonerate students from the responsibility to abide by them.
Any student petition related to the academic rules must be initiated at the
Registration Department to verify the authenticity of the information before it is
forwarded to the responsible entity for further action.
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Duration of Study
Minimum Period
To earn a Bachelor degree, a student is required to study a minimum period as a
matriculated student at UoS. The minimum period shall be: six regular semesters
for a Bachelor degree from the Colleges of Sharia and Islamic Studies; Law; Arts,
Humanities and Social Sciences; Sciences; Business Administration; Fine Arts and
Design; and Communication and eight regular semesters for a Bachelor degree
from the Colleges of Engineering, Health Sciences and Pharmacy. A student in a
bridging program must study at least three regular semesters before earning a
bachelor degree. A transfer student is required to study at least four regular
semesters at UoS to earn a Bachelor degree. A regular semester refers to a fall
or spring semester.
The minimum duration of study to achieve a Bachelor Degree of Medicine and
Surgery or a Bachelor Degree of Dental Surgery is six years including the
foundation year.
The minimum period requirement for the student at Community College is four
regular semesters to obtain the diploma degree. Transferred students require a
minimum of two regular semesters to obtain the diploma degree.
Maximum Duration of Study

The maximum study period to earn a Bachelor degree, excluding semesters of
approved deferment of study, is 13 regular semesters for the Colleges of Sharia
and Islamic Studies; Law; Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; Sciences;
Business Administration; Fine Arts and Design; and Communication and 15
regular semesters for the Colleges of Engineering, Health Sciences and
Pharmacy. No student shall exceed a study period of nine years in either the
College of Medicine or the College of Dentistry to obtain their bachelor’s degree.
No student may spend more than eight regular semesters to obtain the diploma
degree.
If, for compelling reasons, a student cannot complete the Bachelor or Diploma
degree within the apportioned period, a request for an extension may be
submitted through the College Council for approval by the Council of Deans.
Course Load
Minimum Load
The minimum semester load shall be 12 credits unless the student needs less
than that to graduate. In certain cases, the Dean may approve a 9 credits
minimum upon the recommendation of the Academic Advisor.
Maximum Load
The maximum load in a regular semester shall be 18 credits, which may be
increased to 19 upon the Dean’s approval. A student may be allowed to take a
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maximum of 21 credit hours if he/she: (1) has a CGPA of no less than 3.60 or (2)
needs 21 credits to graduate.
The maximum load in a summer session shall not exceed 7 credits. A 10-credit
load may be allowed if the student: (1) has a CGPA of no less than 3.60 or (2)
needs 10 credits to graduate.
Students in the colleges of Medicine and Dentistry shall be allowed to enroll in

more than two summer courses with maximum of nine (9) credit hours.
IEP Students
Students in the IEP level 3 and 4 may take either an Arabic Language or Islamic
Culture course in addition to the IEP required courses.
Dropping courses
Students who do not plan to continue in a course must drop it during the first
week of the fall and spring semesters or the second day of the summer session
otherwise the student remains financially accountable for the course. A course
dropped during the official drop and add period will be deleted from the
student's schedule and the student will be relieved form the financial liability
associated with the deleted course. If a refund is due, the provisions of the
refund policy will apply.
Repeating Courses
The student must repeat all failed courses when first offered. The student may
repeat a failed elective course or take a substitute listed in the study plan in
force. The substitute course shall be considered as a repeat of the failed course
in calculating semester and cumulative GPA. The student may also repeat a
course in which he/she passed with a grade of “C+” or lower only once to
improve his/her CGPA. While all repeats shall remain on the student’s record,
the credits of a repeated course shall count only once, and the highest grade is
used in computing GPA. No course may be repeated more than once if a student
has obtained a passing grade in it.
Substituting Courses
A student may be allowed upon the approval of the College Dean to take a
substitute for a required major course in the following cases:
• The required course is not offered or is in conflict with another required
course in the semester a student is expected to graduate.
• The student has failed the course three times.
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The substitute and required course shall meet the following equivalency criteria:
the number of credits and level of the substitute course must be the same or
higher; and the course is from the same or closely related field.
Student Class Level

The student class level is defined in accordance with the following criteria:
First year: 00-30 credit hours
Second year: 31-64 credit hours
Third year: 65-98 credit hours
Fourth year: 99-130 credit hours
Fifth year: 131+ credit hours
Attendance
Students are required to attend all class meetings and course-related activities.
The instructor shall issue the first warning if the number of student absences
exceeds 10 percent and a final warning upon the approval of the Dean if the
student misses more than 15 percent of the total semester sessions. If the
absences reach the 20 percent mark, the student shall be barred from taking the
final exam. Students who represent the country or the University in official
activities shall be allowed up to 25% absences. If the absence is due ill health or
other exigent circumstances, the Dean may recommend that the students is
assigned a grade of W to the course. All absences, excused or otherwise, shall be
counted and the student is accountable for the missed work. All related decisions
shall be reported to the Registration Department for action. The Instructor must
state the attendance policy in the course syllabus. A student may not be
withdrawn from a course(s) if the semester load would fall below 9 credits unless
approved by the Students Affairs Committee.
Course Syllabus
Instructors are required to give students in each course a detailed syllabus at the
beginning of the first-class meeting. The syllabus is a way to inform the students
of the course’s salient features and rules to help them plan accordingly. The
syllabus should at the very least include the following components: Information
about the instructor – Name, contact information, office location and hours, and
the manner and medium of communicating with the students; information
about the course - title, brief description, pre-requisites, topics covered, learning
outcomes; course resources - textbook, web links, references, technology tools
and instructional materials; course activities and related deadlines - homework,
quizzes, projects, research papers, presentations, group work; etc.; assessment
criteria and grade distribution; statement to inspire engagement,
communication, motivation, and self-expression; and class policy on attendance,
exam make-up, etc.
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Assessment and Examinations
The College Council shall establish and continuously review and update course
evaluation and examination policies and procedures applied in the courses
offered by the college. A brief outline of the current policies and procedures is
given below.
Performance Assessment
The student has the right to have his academic performance assessed and to
receive continuous feedback in accordance with University guidelines.
Assessment of Student performance shall be based on the level of attainment of
the course outcomes stated in the course syllabus. Assessment instruments
include, but not limited to, homework, exams, research papers, projects,
practical work, research, etc. The instructor must complete a midterm
performance assessment and report the results before the withdrawal deadline
to give unsatisfactorily performing students a chance to withdraw and to help
faculty advisors better advice students during the registration period.
Examinations
The course syllabus must state the number and dates of exams to be given during
the semester. In the case that only one exam is planned, the exam should be
given during the seventh and the ninth week or a regular semester or in the
fourth week of a summer term. If two exams are planned, the exams should be
given on the sixth and twelfth weeks of a regular semester or on the third and
fifth week of a summer term. The instructor is responsible for preparing clearly
written and properly weighted exam questions in line with the course content,
language of instruction, learning outcomes, and allotted exam time period
stipulated in the course syllabus. An appropriate exam booklet (for student
answers) should be given to the students with clear instructions on exam rules.
The instructor shall correct the exam booklets and return them to the students
within a week after the exam and report the grades in letter form and percentage
to the Department Chair a week later. Final examinations are given during the
period approved by the University and noted in the academic calendar. A student
shall not be allowed to take his/her final examinations without having settled all
his/her financial obligations to the University.
Absence from the Final Exam

If a student fails to attend a final examination without a valid excuse, the student
shall receive an “F” grade for the course. If missing the exam is due to exigent
circumstances beyond the student’s control, the student may submit a petition
to the Dean of the concerned college and if the Dean concludes that the stated
reasons are justifiable, he/she will inform the Registration Department to record
an incomplete ‘I’ grade to the course. The student in coordination with
concerned department and course instructor must take a make-up exam to
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replace the “I” before the end of the add/drop period of the following semester.
If the exigent circumstances persist, the Dean may recommend that the “I” grade
be changed to “W”. Otherwise, a grade of “F” will be automatically assigned to
the course. For more details, refer to the ‘Incomplete Work’ section in this
catalog.
Make-up examination
The instructor will indicate in the course syllabus the policy that he/she intends
to follow in the matter of missed examinations and quizzes, so that the students
are fully aware of this policy and its consequences. Normally, a student shall
receive a grade of zero for the exam or quiz he/she misses. If the absence is due
to a legitimate excuse for which a verifiable evidence is presented, the course
instructor may then give the student a make-up exam or shift the weight of the
missed exam to the final exam.
Appeal of Final Exam Grade

If a student feels that the grade he/she has attained on an exam was unfair,
should promptly discuss the matter with the instructor of the course. If the
student and the instructor are unable to arrive at a solution, the student may
then request for an “Exam Review” to the concerned Dean through the
Registration Department within two weeks after the grade is posted. If the
student’s concern is legitimate, the Dean shall form a committee consisting of
the Department’s Chair, course instructor and one other faculty member from
the same department to investigate the request and adjust the grade in
accordance with standard procedures.
Course Grades
Course Grade Distribution

The course components, topics, associated assessment criteria and course grade
distribution must be clearly stated in the course syllabus. The course grade is
distributed in accordance with the following guidelines:
Lecture-only courses: 45 to 55 percent of the total course grade should be

assigned to the final examination and 45 to 55 percent should be given allotted
for the other course activities including exams as approved by the department
council. Any grading scenario that does not meet this policy should be approved
by the College Council early in the semester.
Practical-oriented courses: Depending on the nature of the course, the College

Council shall articulate the corresponding grading policy.
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Special courses: The department and college councils shall develop the rules to
grade students’ work in courses that have a special nature and do not fall under
the above categories.
Submission of Final Grades

The instructor shall prepare the final course grade report according to the
established format and submit it to the Department Chair within 48 of the final
exam time. The Department Chair forwards course grades reports to the College
Council for certification. The certified grades reports are forwarded to the
registration department within 72 hours after the final exam is given. The
registration department audits the grades reports before rolling them into
students’ records. All semester grades must be entered by the instructor on the
Self-Service Banner system, which students may access 24 hours.
Incomplete Coursework
Incomplete coursework is subject to the following rules:
• A student who has completed most of the coursework satisfactorily but, for
a verifiable compelling reason, is unable to complete all course
requirements may request, before the beginning of the final exam period,
an extension to complete the unfinished work by submitting a “Request for
Incomplete”. If approved, a grade of “I” is temporarily assigned to the
course. The instructor computes the course grade, with a zero assigned to
the incomplete work, which shall be assigned to the course if the unfinished
course work is not completed by the stated deadline.
• The incomplete grade must be removed before the end of the add/drop
week of the following semester. After the unfinished work is completed and
evaluated, the course instructor completes a change of grade form and
submits it to the College Council for approval. The final semester GPA will
be calculated as soon as the final grades of the incomplete courses are
turned in.
• Credit for incomplete courses will be assigned to the semester in which the
courses were taken.
• Graduation requirements shall be considered complete and the student is
cleared for graduation when all Incompletes are resolved.
• If the circumstances for receiving an “I” grade persists then a grade of “W”
will be assigned to the course upon the recommendation of the Dean of the
concerned College, otherwise an ‘F’ grade will be assigned.
Change of Grade
A course grade cannot be changed after it has been submitted. If extreme
circumstances warrant a grade change, the course instructor explains the
reasons on a “Change of Grade Form” and submits it to the dean of the
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concerned college through the department chairperson for action before the
beginning of the following semester. Grade cannot be changed after the
Bachelor or Diploma Degree is awarded.
Grade Point Average (GPA)
Semester GPA
The Semester GPA is computed as follows:
1) Determine the course quality points by multiplying the number of the
course credit hours by the value of the letter grade (see the “Grading”
section below)
2) Add the total quality points and the total number of corresponding credit
hours.
3) Divide the total quality points by the total number credit hours. The higher
grade of a repeated course is used in the computations. A “W” grade is not
included in the GPA computations.
Cumulative GPA (CGPA)

The cumulative GPA is computed as follows:
1) Determine quality points of all courses taken
2) Add the total quality points and the total number of corresponding credit
hours.
3) Divide the total quality points by the total number credit hours. The higher
grade of a repeated course is used in the computations. A “W” grade is not
included in the CGPA computations.
Grading System
Letter grades are used to represent student performance in a course. The letter
grades are calculated according to the scheme outlined below. The minimum
passing letter grade is D.
% Letter Grade Grade Value
More than 90 A 4
More than 85 and less than 90 B+ 3.5
More than 80 and less than 84 B 3
More than 75 and less than 79 C+ 2.5
More than 70 and less than 74 C 2
More than 65 and less than 69 D+ 1.5
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More than 60 and less than 64 D 1.0
Less than 60 F zero
Students performance is designated according to his/her GPA as follows:
GPA Designation
3.6+ Excellent
3.00 – 3.59 Very Good
2.5 – 2.99 Good
2.00 – 2.49 Satisfactory
Less than 2.00 Unsatisfactory
Other grade designations
I Incomplete
P Passing grade
FA Failure to attend
W Withdrawal
Honors and Distinction

The University recognizes distinguished students each semester by entering their
names on three honor lists: Chancellor’s list, Dean’s list and the Deans of
Students’ Affairs list.
The names on the Chancellor’s list shall be inscribed on a plaque in the

Chancellor’s Office. The list includes the name of one full-time student from each
college subject to the following conditions: The student must have registered
and successfully completed at least 15 credit hours; attained a GPA of 3.8 or
higher; received no grade below a C+; and not have received any disciplinary
action. In case two competing candidates have equal qualifications, the honor
goes to the student who has more extracurricular activities.
The names on the Dean’s list shall be inscribed on a plaque in the College. The
list includes the name of each student in the college who has registered and
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successfully completed at least 15 credit hours, received no incomplete or failed
grades, attained a GPA of 3.6 or higher and did not receive any disciplinary
action.
The names on the Dean of Student Affairs list shall be recorded on a plaque in
the Dean’s Office. The list includes the name of 10 students with outstanding
achievements subject to the following conditions: The student must have
registered and successfully completed at least 15 credit hours, attained a GPA of
2.75 or higher and not have received any disciplinary action; represented the
University or the UAE in a sporting, cultural or social activity at the national or
international level, and received a commendation for his/her participation. The
list includes two for participating in cultural and social activities; one in artistic
activities; one in theatre; one in sports activities, and two for volunteer work.
The Dean of Student Affairs selects the students according to these criteria.
To be eligible of mention in one of these lists, the student must have completed
at least 30 credit hours. The Registration Department provides the names of
students who meet the above eligibility criteria.
A Bachelor degree student graduating with a CGPA of 3.60-3.79 shall be awarded

the designation of “Honors” and those graduating with a CGPA of 3.80 and above
shall be granted a designation of “Highest Honors”.
Withdrawal
Withdrawal from Courses

A student may, upon approval of the academic advisor, withdraw from one or
more courses during the first week of classes of a regular semester or two days
after the commencement of the summer session. No record of the dropped
course(s) shall appear on the student’s record. The student is responsible to
settle the financial matters due to the change.
A student, upon approval the academic advisor, may withdraw from one or more
courses between the second and the tenth week of classes of a regular semester,
or during the third and fourth weeks of a summer term, provided that the
student’s load (excluding summer) does not fall below 9 credits. A grade of “W”
shall be recorded on the student’s transcripts for each withdrawn course.
Approval of the College Dean is required If the withdrawal results in a load less
than 12 credits.
Students who withdraw from classes after the drop period are responsible for all
related tuition and applicable fees.
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Withdrawal from a Semester
A student may, for verifiably exigent circumstances, petition to withdraw from
all semester’s courses at any time after the drop/add period and before the final
exams begin. The College Dean may, after consulting with the student’s
academic advisor and course instructors, approve the petition if the reasons for
the withdrawal are deemed legitimate. A grade of “W” shall appear on the
transcripts for each withdrawn course. A student returning in the following
semester may register by following the normal registration procedures.
Withdrawal from the University

Students who wish to withdraw from the University are required to complete
established clearance procedures.
Withdrawal from Semester

The Registrar’s Office may, upon the request of a student who has been a regular
student for at least one semester, suspend his/her registration and keep his/her
grades obtained before the suspension if there is a compelling reason for doing
so.
If a student temporarily discontinues his/her studies at the University without

requesting suspension of registration within four-week period, his/her
registration shall be suspended as a matter of course by the Registrar’s Office.
Suspension of registration shall not exceed four continuous or discontinuous

semesters throughout the student’s candidacy for the bachelor’s degree.
Semesters in which the student is given a withdrawal without failure by the
College Council shall constitute part of this period of four semesters provided
that the semesters of withdrawal shall not exceed two semesters after taking
the four-semester limit of suspension; thus the total semesters of suspension
shall be six ordinary semesters.
If the period of suspension above exceeds the four-semester limit, the student’s
registration shall be canceled, and this cancellation shall be duly recorded in the
student’s academic record. The period of suspension of registration shall
constitute part of the maximum period of study at the University.
Suspension of registration shall not exceed two continuous or discontinuous

semesters throughout the student’s candidacy for the diploma's degree.
Semesters in which the student is given a withdrawal without failure by the
College Council shall constitute part of this period of two semesters. If the period
of suspension exceeds the two-semester limit, the student’s registration shall be
canceled, and this cancellation shall be duly recorded in the student’s academic
record.
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Disciplinary suspension of registration shall be obligatory, and the suspension
period shall be counted as part of the maximum period of study at the University.
Re-Admission
A student whose registration has been canceled because of temporary
discontinuation or withdrawal may request that he/she be reinstated as a new
student if he/she is sufficiently qualified. In this case, the Council may, upon the
recommendation of the College Council concerned, permit the student to have
his/her grades obtained prior to the cancellation of his/her registration as part
of his/her record if the period of temporary discontinuation does not exceed six
regular semesters. Otherwise, courses previously studied shall not be
recognized.
In general, students who apply for re-admission as new students shall need to
obtain the approval of the Deans’ Council after considering their previous
records at the University.
A student whose registration has been suspended shall have forfeited the right
to have credit for courses studied at another university, community college, or
other institution of higher education transferred.
Change of Major
A student who has completed at least 15 credit hours in a major may request a
Change of Major in a regular semester (fall or spring). The dean of the new
college, in consultation with the department chairperson of the aspired
program, decides on the request before the start of the following semester
based on the following conditions: the request meets college rules and
requirements; a seat in the desired major is available; the student has not
changed major before within the same college; the number of earned credits in
the prior major is less than 64 credits unless the student was forced out of the
major due to academic warnings.
The Registrar’s Office shall transfer credits earned in the program transferred
from, which are compulsory in the new program, and to include grades obtained
therein in the semester averages and the CGPA.
The Registrar’s Office shall transfer credits earned in the elective courses studied
in the program transferred from if the student so wishes and if these courses are
required in the new program. Grades earned therein shall be included in the
semester average and the CGPA.
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No student shall be transferred from one program to another from which the
student has been transferred due to an academic warning.
Intensive English Program students may request a reassignment of major.

Reassignment of majors shall not be considered a transfer or a change of major.
Academic Warning and Dismissal Academic Probation

A bachelor student receives an academic probation if his/her CGPA falls below
2.00 at the end of the second or any subsequent matriculated semester,
excluding summer session. A student receives a second probation if he/ she fails
to remove the first probation by the end of the following semester. Students
with two consecutive probations may choose one of the following options:
Continue in the same major with the approval of the College Council and risk
academic dismissal if the probation is not removed by the end of the following
semester; i.e. the student receives three consecutive probations in the same
major.
Change their major: if accepted, the transferred courses and CGPA will be
determined according to the requirements of the new major. If the CGPA of the
first semester after the change of major is 2:00 or higher, the probation status is
removed, and if not it shall remain in effect. The Registration Department shall
generate a report of probation students at the end of every semester and inform
the student and the concerned department of the probation status. A student
may remove probation in a summer term but the results shall not cause a
probation.
Course Load
Normally the maximum study load for a student on probation is 12 credits (6 in
a summer term). The load may be increased to 13 credits (7 in a summer term)
if one of the courses is a 4 credit-hour course or a 1-credit required lab course.
The load may also be increased to 15 credit hours (9 in a summer term) if the
student is expected to graduate at the end of the semester subject to the
approval of the concerned dean. A student on probation shall obtain a PIN Code
from his academic advisor in order to register online. A student on probation
should be encouraged to repeat the courses with lower than a C grade and must
repeat failed courses when first offered.
Forced Change of Major

A student whose CGPA falls below 1.0 point at the end of any semester must
transfer to another program and shall not be allowed to return to the old
program in the future.
Academic Dismissal
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A student shall be dismissed from the University if he/she attains:
1) Three consecutive probations in the same major or five probations
throughout the entire period of study.
2) CGPA less than 1.0 more than once during study at the University.
A student after having completed more than 90 credits with a CGPA of 1.95 or
higher and receives academic dismissal due to attaining a probation shall be
allowed to study one more semester to clear probation. The Registration
Department shall inform the student and the concerned department of the
dismissal decision.
Academic Honesty
UoS embraces the values of academic honesty and integrity and expects all to
uphold strict ethical and professional standards. The University forbids any
unauthorized use of the work of others. Acts of plagiarism or cheating on exams
or other types of work submitted for assessment as part of a course grade shall
risk possible disciplinary action.
Visiting Students
Non-UoS students taking courses at the UoS

Students who do not wish to pursue a degree but are interested in taking
particular courses at the UoS may apply for admission as a Visiting Student. The
student is responsible for the payment of applicable fees.
UoS Student Taking Courses Elsewhere

Students formally enrolled at the UoS may take courses at a MOE accredited
university within the UAE or at a university outside the UAE accredited by the
country’s higher education authority subject to the following conditions: 1) The
student registered at UoS. 2) The students has completed at least 30 credit hours
at UoS. 3) The courses to be taken elsewhere are equivalent to courses required
by the student’s major. 4) The student received prior approval of the courses to
be taken from the student’s department chairperson and college dean. 5) A
letter is issued from the Registration Department to the concerned university
specifying the courses to be registered. 6) A course is transferred to UoS credit if
the grade attained is C+ or better. The transfer credits do not count in calculating
the CGPA. 7) Student must present certified transcripts to receive credits for
transferred courses.
Student Records and Transcripts

The University is committed to protecting the rights of its students to privacy and
confidentiality of their personal and academic records. Only authorized
personnel are entitled to access secured student records. Professors are
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required to post exam results by student ID numbers and not by student names.
Official transcripts may be issued to a third party only if a signed authorization
from the student is presented. Official transcripts are signed by the Director of
the Registration Department. Students may access their unofficial copy of the
transcript or a record of their grades any time they are in need of it through their
Banner Self-service.
Information Technology Center
Mr. Robert Irving, Director

Main building, M11-216
+971 6 5050070
rirving@sharjah.ac.ae
http://www.sharjah.ac.ae/itc
The Information Technology Center (ITC) provides optimal IT solutions to

support University faculty, students and staff in their quest to achieve excellence
in teaching, learning, research and service. The ITC actively engages in the
teaching and learning processes by introducing enabling multimedia solutions
and mobile technologies, creating a smart classroom environment, and
supporting the effective utilization of the learning management system. The ITC
also supports administrative divisions in adopting technologies that improve
user productivity in executing University functions. The ITC provides integrated
online services through the UoS portal and most up-to-date communication
technology and manages all University information systems. Additionally, the ITC
is responsible for procuring, maintaining, and upgrading all hardware, software
and applications dedicated to running University academic and administrative
functions. The ITC also engages in infrastructure planning and maintenance and
in supervising ongoing projects in terms of Fiber Optics and internal cabling.
Operation and Network Services

The ITC runs a state-of-the-art data center that houses the computers and
related telecommunications and storage systems, including Blade Server
technologies, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure, Storage Area Networking,
Virtualization, Video Conferencing and Intrusion Prevention. The Center includes
redundant power sources, redundant data communications connections, and
environmental controls and security devices.
The Center also includes a large number of servers that provide all students,
faculty, and staff the storage space and privileged access to network-based data,
software resources, and Internet and e-mail services.
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The network serves all faculty members, administrative staff, and students. It
covers over 50 buildings with classrooms, offices, student dorms and faculty
housing villas on all University campuses. The Gigabit Ethernet fiber-optic
backbone network is connected to the Internet through a 500 Mb/s line to
provide the necessary bandwidth for quality services. The network consists of
over 27,000 voice/data points of which 18,000 are active and includes more than
1,100 Wireless Access points covering all University buildings, including heavily
occupied outdoors areas. At present, nearly 7,000 computers are connected to
the University network.
The University PABX supports Analog telephone lines and IP Telephony with a
call accounting system, call forwarding, and telephone to mobile forwarding
services. More than 4,000 lines are available to all University faculty and staff
members and to students in the dormitories.
Management Information System (MIS)

The Management Information Systems (MIS) Section includes a highly
competent team that manages the University Information Systems. The MIS
Section is responsible for developing, administrating, supporting and providing
service management for the University ERPs, including the: Student Information
System (Banner), ID card system, student accounting, finance, payroll, human
resources systems, library and archiving systems, and staff work log system.
Furthermore, the MIS Section manages information and generates reports to
various University divisions for planning and decision-making purposes.
University Website and Portal

Web content is managed through the latest release of Microsoft Office Share
Point Server 2010. The system hosts the University’s public website and an
internal “Collaboration Portal” that provides University users with all available
online services including the Learning Management System, Library Catalog,
Training portal, (CBTs) the Human Resource System, Student Information System
and much more.
Instructional and Classroom Technologies

A team of dedicated specialists ensures that the technology-aided teaching and
learning needs of faculty and students are met. The team maintains the
multimedia assets of more than 400 classrooms, supports four video
conferencing facilities in four different locations and manages a network of
plasma screens located throughout the campus to broadcast information and
announcements to students. The team manages the Blackboard - Learning
Management System (LMS), which provides the platform through which faculty
and students actively engage with course material to improve the students’
potential of attaining expected learning outcomes. New tools are being
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introduced to simplify the creation of online course and enable conversion of
documents to dynamic objects with flash cards, quizzes, video/audio, navigation
and images.
IT Support and Services

The IT support and services team provides innovative technologies and learning
resources linked through the UoS portal to support the faculty, students and
staff and ensure that their IT needs are met. Support channels include self-
service procedures, FAQ’s, IT knowledge-based material, online requests, service
desk and personalized special support. Training services offer a wide variety of
IT learning modules and workshops that help the UoS Community (Faculty, Staff
and Students) to make efficient and effective use of Information Technology in
their daily work. The training program is available to all members of the UoS
community. Issues that cannot be handled through these services are outsources
to external related IT services providers.
The Enrollment Management and Academic Guidance

Department
Dr. Nadia Farhat, Director
Main Building M11 – Ground Floor
+971 6 50503871
+971 6 5053872
@: Emag@sharjah.ac.ae
Web: www.sharjah.ac.ae
EMAG develops, implements and continuously improves enrollment plans in

accordance with University’s mission, goals and strategic plan. EMAG manages
all enrollment related activities including: setting enrollment goals and strategies
to achieve them; ensuring effective alignment of resources; developing and
implementing marketing campaigns and recruitment plans; supporting students’
retention, assisting students in selecting major that suit their aspirations,
potential, interests and needs; closely collaborating with various university units
to support the recruitment efforts and achieve a cohesive and supportive
network for students from their initial inquiry to admission; communicating with
students and parents; providing the University with relevant recruitment
information; and participating in the student orientation activities. EMAG further
develops policies and procedures to ensure that all enrollment management
efforts conducted by the various units within the University community are
coordinated efficiently and effectively. By engaging in a continuous enrollment
planning process, EMAG facilitates the University’s outreach efforts by advising
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prospective students on academic options, admission requirements and student
life on campus aimed to enrich their university experience.
EMAG assists students through online advising, or individual and group advising
to help them identify and clarify their academic goals. In so doing, EMAG seeks
to accomplish the following:
Support and assist high school graduates to become self – directed learners.
Provide at least one personal contact and e-mail and phone contact for each
undecided student to ease their decision-making and respond to their inquiries.
Assist students in developing meaningful educational plans, help them refine

their goals and objectives, and understand their options, rights and
responsibilities.
Student Affairs
Professor Mahmoud Darabseh Dr. Salama Al Rahoomi
Dean of Student Affairs - Men Dean of Student Affairs - Women
Building M21 – First Floor Building W21–108, First Floor
+971 6 5050700 +971 6 5050702
mdarabseh@sharjah.ac.ae salrahoomi@sharjah.ac.ae
http://www.sharjah.ac.ae/ http://www.sharjah.ac.ae/
The Office of the Dean of Student Affairs is responsible for many functions that
serve to support the nonacademic aspects of University life that improve
students’ potential for academic success and help them attain a meaningful
holistic experience. The Office manages students clubs and societies, promotes
athletic and creative activities, organize cultural events, oversee housing
facilities, provide counselling services, support training and career placement,
organize commencement ceremonies, and participate in student orientation
programs. A brief overview of the various functions is presented in the following.
Cultural, Social and Artistic Activities

The Office of the Dean of Student Affairs organizes and supervises a wide
spectrum of cultural, social, artistic and theatrical activities and events in
addition to encouraging student clubs and councils.
To accomplish such an important ingredient of a university education, a team of

professionals works with male and female students to arrange such activities
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especially those that are physically, psychologically and socially constructive.
Within these eventful encounters, talents are discovered and refined.
Both male and female students take part in those activities and participate in
clubs and student councils. Students are encouraged to express themselves and
follow their passion to discover more about the areas in which they excel.
To participate, please contact the student activities department at 06-5053761

or 065053707 (women) and 065050770 or 065050756 (men).
Counseling and Guidance

The Office of the Dean of Student Affairs is concerned with building student
awareness to achieve social and psychological comfort, which can positively
influence academic achievement. The Counseling and Guidance Department
aspires to find solutions for all sorts of obstacles that students encounter during
their university experience. The Center works on making students settled and
secured through seminars and workshops that coach individuals on dealing with
every kind of difficulty whether on the social, psychological and emotional level.
Such workshops and interaction help students deal with their personal problems
and various personality challenges, in addition to giving students confidence,
developing their communication and social skills, and helping them to deal with
their anxieties, take decisions, and overcome family, personal and psychological
challenges. For more information, please contact us at 06-5050702, 06-5056905
(women) or 065050759 (men).
Student Housing
There are two separate dormitories at University of Sharjah: The women’s
dormitory on the women’s campus and the men’s dormitory on the men’s
campus.
The employees working in the students’ dormitory desire to offer an excellent

housing experience to international students and local residents who study away
from home. These professionals do their best to secure comfort and the most
suitable environment for studying. In addition to that, there are great efforts
exerted to strengthen ties and build friendships among different nationalities;
thus, bringing different students together and creating one warm family. The
student housing experience also engages students in different sports, cultural
and social events exclusively organized for students living on campus. For more
information on female housing, please contact: 065051401, 065051443, or
065051410 and on male housing 065052774.
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Athletic and Recreation
The University of Sharjah includes two sports centers for females and males and
another one on the Khorfakkan campus, in addition to a number of tennis and
basketball courts, football fields and indoor and outdoor sports facilities. A team
of specialists organizes activities and tournaments. For the latter purpose, they
enroll students in teams in order to develop their sports hobbies and engage
them. Some tournaments are internal; others are external on the national level,
and the University teams participate in championships on an international level.
The Sports Center also engages the faculty members, administrative staff and
their families in different training and sports activities. For more information on
female sports, please contact 065053784, 065053773; male sports 065050454;
and Khorfakkan Campus 092085784.
Center for Students with Special Needs

There are two branches of the Center: One in the women’s library and another
in the men’s library. This center assists students with special needs and helps
them to integrate smoothly into life on campus.
The Rover Scouts

The Rover Scouts at the University of Sharjah encourage students to participate
in volunteer activities and community service programs to achieve the primary
mission of making students more serious and more faithful individuals within
their own communities; thus, preparing them to become constructive members
within their own societies. Registration is always open. For inquiries, please call
us at 065050770.
The Ushers
This program involves and trains students to help in organizing the events and
conferences that take place at the University. They are also trained to participate
in formal events as ushers who receive special guests and guide them
accordingly. For information, contact us at 065053705 (Females) and 065050756
(Males).
The Art Galleries

Because the University of Sharjah believes in the significant role that art plays in
our life, the Deanship of Student Affairs has allocated two different galleries on
the women’s and men’s campuses where students can visit and practice
different forms of art supervised and guided by different artists. The drawing
gallery offers students space and tools with the presence of art advisors all year
long. For more information, please contact us at the women’s center 065053711
and men’s center 065050769.
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Expected Attire and General Conduct
Students are expected to respect the environment of the University and the
Islamic community they are part of; thus, they need to abide by wearing clothing
that suit such expectations and the academic environment. Transparent and
tight clothes, extravagant shoes, overly funky and colorful hairstyles are not the
most suitable for the University environment.
As for students on the medical campus, they are obliged to wear the white coat
in the laboratories, clinics and hospital but not on the other premises of the
University.
Students are also expected to abide by the following:

• Smoking is not allowed on all premises of the University of Sharjah.
• Observing the cleanliness and hygiene of premises, in addition to
protecting the facilities built for its students’ own benefit.
• Cheating is not allowed and students involved in cheating or attempting to
cheat will be punished according to the by-laws of the University.
• Respecting the guidelines of proper attire.
• Respecting all by-laws and policies stated in the University Manual.
Transportation
There are free buses that transport students from the dormitory to all colleges,
especially to the Medical Complex and College of Fine Arts and Design. There are
also free buses that bring students from specific stations in downtown Sharjah
and from Al Dhaid; thus, offering them the ease of transportation. As for the
other cities in UAE, the University has hired a private company (Emirates
Transport) for a considerable fee. There are also golf carts that offer rides for
students to the colleges for a small fee. For free transport services at the
University of Sharjah, please call 065050399 or 0506362661 and for paid service,
please call Emirates Transport at 065342212.
Student Centers
To provide all sorts of services to students living in the dormitory, the University
has two student centers, one on the women’s campus and one the men’s
campus. The Student Centers house several facilities including a grocery store,
bank, bookstore, shops, TV room, lounge and a lobby for receiving visitors, in
addition to an activity room. In each of these buildings, students have access to
the Deanship of Student Affairs offices.
Student Employment Program

The University provides students with the opportunity to partially support
themselves by working up to 15 hours per week. In order to find out more about
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this program, students are encouraged to contact the Career Advising and
Students Training Office (CASTO).
Food Services
The University of Sharjah has food courts with ample and comfortable areas in
which to sit and modern restaurants that serve a variety of traditional and
international cuisines at reasonable prices during the day and through evening
hours. Many restaurants provide delivery services to University offices and the
student dormitories.
Health Care
The University provides medical clinics for both male and female students on a
24-hour basis, plus ambulance services for emergency help whenever needed.
Student Rights and Responsibilities
The University of Sharjah (UoS) pledges to students:

• The Right to be challenged to enrich the capacity for critical judgment.
• The Right to receive support in pursuit of answers and meanings.
• The Right to an inspiring and supportive learning environment.
• The Right to receive proper academic advising and mentoring.
• The Right to be treated with dignity and respect by all.
• The Right to receive a clear and informative course outline at the start of the
semester and to be informed of any modifications thereafter.
• The Right to receive constructive feedback on course work within a
reasonable timeframe.
• The Right to be assessed on the merits of academic performance without
prejudice or other discrimination.
• The Right to the confidentiality of academic and personal information.
• The Right to access all information and documents to which students are
entitled.
• The Right to express an opinion and convey grievances without fear of
retribution.
• The Right to protest the violation of rights, appeal judgment deemed unfair,
receive, and understand related decisions.
And expects students to accept:

• The Responsibility to understand, comply and safeguard the University by-
laws and student code of conduct.
• The Responsibility to set a purpose and have the drive to achieve it.
• The Responsibility to study hard to learn the contents of each course and
commit to learning on a continuous basis.
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• The Responsibility to know program study plans and graduation
requirements.
• The Responsibility to follow course outlines, attend all classes, and
accomplish course requirements in a timely and honorable manner.
• The Responsibility to respect and adhere to established University
deadlines.
• The Responsibility to be courteous, respectful of diversity, and tolerant to
others’ beliefs and concerns.
• The Responsibility to express concerns and grievances within the confines
of civility.
• The Responsibility to follow due processes and react with reason in the face
of conflict.
• The Responsibility to protect University property and preserve campus
beauty.
• The Responsibility to embrace sustainable practices and to use natural
resources wisely.
• The Responsibility to represent the University with honor and
professionalism.
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Disciplinary Procedures
a) The disciplinary procedures are designed to allow for fact-finding and

decision-making in the context of an educational community, and to
encourage students to accept responsibility for their own actions.
The intent is to provide adequate procedural safeguards to protect the
rights of the individual student and the legitimate interests of the
University.
b) Violations to academic honesty may be processed through a panel hearing,
in which the panel will be composed of faculty members, while non-
academic violations of the Code may be processed through an
administrative hearing composed of staff member(s).
c) Procedures pre Disciplinary Committee Session

An initial investigation session is convened with the violator student to
determine to what extent he/she is responsible of the violation, in
accordance to the following:
(i) The student is notified in a period not less than five (5) working
days from the commencement of the initial investigation session to
present him/herself to the investigation committee; if the student fails
to attend the investigation session without an acceptable reason, the
matter shall be referred to the Students Disciplinary Committee to settle
the alleged charges.
(ii) Whoever undertakes the initial investigation may disregard any charges
against the student, if it came clear that it is without grounds. In this case,
the complainant may file an appeal of the decision to be submitted to the
DVC for Students Affairs.
(iii) The initial investigation may end with a signed accord by the
investigator and the student, imposing a disciplinary sanction to the
student; by this accord all the disciplinary proceedings shall cease
including referral of the matter to the Students Disciplinary Committee,
also the student's right to appeal the disciplinary decision issued
according to the aforesaid accord is fortified.
(iv) In case the mentioned accord in the previous article is not reached, the
matter is to be referred to the Students Disciplinary Committee in five
(5) working days after the initial investigation session; this period can be
extended if the student presents an acceptable excuse to justify this
extension
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d) Academic Misconduct
(i) After receiving a case report from the concerned faculty or staff
member, or a complaint from a student, the Vice Chancellor will
establish a hearing committee of three from among disinterested College
faculty members to conduct a preliminary investigation. If the
preliminary investigation concludes that the allegation has sufficient
substance to warrant formal investigation, the Dean shall forward the
Committee’s report to the Provost who may decide to forward the
case to the Student Disciplinary Committee to carry out the formal
investigation.
(ii) The Student Disciplinary Committee is formed at the discretion of the Vice
Chancellor, after consultation with the Provost. The Committee shall
include three faculty members, among which at least one from the
College of Law. Another faculty member will be from the College where
the student belongs.
(iii) The Student Disciplinary Committee will set a date for a formal
investigation and will inform the student of the allegation(s) and the date
of the session at least ten (10) working days prior to the session.
(iv) Within (10) ten working days of the completion of the formal
investigation, the student Disciplinary Committee shall submit a formal
report to the Provost.
(v) The Provost shall inform the Vice Chancellor of the Committee’s
findings and, if the Committee has found that the violation occurred,
recommend what, if any, disciplinary sanctions shall be imposed.
(vi) The Vice Chancellor shall inform the student in writing, within (10) ten
working days of receiving the Provost’s recommendations, of the
decision and of the academic sanctions, if any, to be imposed.
(vii) The student may submit a written appeal to the Chancellor within ten (10)
working days from the date on which the student is notified of the
outcome. The decision of the Chancellor will be communicated to the
student in writing and the decision is final.
(viii) In cases where academic misconduct has been found, the Registrar shall be
notified of the disciplinary decision for purposes of recording the decision
on the student’s record.
e) Non-Academic Misconduct
(i) For alleged violations of the Student Code of Conduct, the Dean for
Students Affairs may establish a committee to conduct an investigation.
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The composition of the Committee is at the discretion of the Dean for
Students Affairs and shall be formed of three members.
(ii) The Dean for Students Affairs will inform the student of the allegation
and the date of the investigation session at least five (5) working days
prior to the session.
(iii) Within ten (10) working days of the completion of the investigation, the
Committee shall complete the investigation and submit a formal
report to the Dean for Students Affairs.
(iv) The Dean for Students Affairs shall inform the student in writing, within
ten (10) working days of receiving the report, of the decision and, if the
student has been found to have violated the Code, the sanctions, if any, to
be imposed.
(v) The student may submit a written appeal to the Vice Chancellor within
ten (10) working days from the date on which the student is notified of
the outcome. The decision of the Vice Chancellor will be
communicated to the student and the decision is final.
f) Commencement Disciplinary Proceedings

(i) The University can by itself or based on a complaint submitted to the Dean for
Students Affairs or to any competent department, commence the disciplinary
proceedings of any student charged with breaching the applied code of conduct
in the University.
(ii) The complaint should be submitted no later than two weeks from the
incident under investigation unless there is a reasonable justification for
the delay; in any case commencement of the disciplinary proceedings
should not be delayed for more than one month effective the date of
committing the violation or determining the identity of the person who is
believed to breach the students Code of Conduct.
(iii) The complaint should be submitted in writing and include name of the
violator student, address, date of the incident, its place and a detailed
description hereof.
(iv) The University may take the necessary action should the student
withdraw or apply to withdraw from the University after
commencement of the disciplinary proceedings. This includes:
 Withholding the student's academic file and notifying him/her of the
commencement of his disciplinary proceedings, before allowing
him/her to re- register in the University.
 Should the Disciplinary Authority decides to impose a sanction on the
student, the sanction can be applied upon re-registering the student in
the University.
(v) The Students Disciplinary Committee may impose a sanction on the
student with one of the stipulated sanctions if the student fails to be
present in front of the Committee twice even though he was notified to
attend, unless his non-presence was due to acceptable reason.
g) Postponement of Disciplinary Proceedings

Each student charged with violation of students’ Code of Conduct has the
right to apply to postpone the initial investigation session, as well as the
students’ Disciplinary Committee session based on well-founded reasons.
h) Notifying Student about Disciplinary Committee Session
The student is notified with the date of the students Disciplinary Committee
session with a period not less than five (5) working days of the session date,
unless stated otherwise; notification must be in writing and has to include the
following:
(i) Date and venue of the students Disciplinary Committee session.
(ii) Notification is to be done through the way the Dean for Students Affairs sees
appropriate.
j) Students Disciplinary Committee Sessions

Students Disciplinary Committee is convened according to the following rules:
(i) Disciplinary Committee members are committed to the impartiality
principal.
(ii) Disciplinary Committee sessions are convened in closed-door room
and only concerned parties are allowed to attend.
(iii) The Committee rapporteur undertakes writing and keeping the
sessions' minutes.
(iv) The University representative undertakes the responsibility to prove
that the student breached the Code of Conduct; he/she will present
the conviction evidences to the Disciplinary Committee and has no
right to attend the deliberation session and has no voting right as well.
(v) Should the student fail to show up without an excuse after being
notified with the date of the disciplinary session, this would not
prevent the Committee from continuing the disciplinary proceedings.
(vi) The charged student undertakes presenting his opinion to the
Committee with regard to the charge(s) raised against him/her. The
student may ask the assistance of a lawyer on his own expenses and
the role of the lawyer is to advise the student without having the right
to address the Committee directly.
(vii) The Disciplinary Committee has to abide by the confrontation principle
as settling violations or the violations submitted to it.
(viii) The Chairman of the Disciplinary Committee undertakes the running
of the session and is responsible to observe all the relevant regulations
in an appropriate way.
(ix) Should any individual including the charged student cause disruption
to the session proceedings, or show non-compliance to the Chairman’s
instructions, the latter has the right to order him/her out of the
session.
(x) The decision of the Disciplinary Committee is issued by majority, and
must be in writing and supported with reasons and must have original
in the documentation.
(xi) The register of the Disciplinary Committee session comprises of the
written session minutes, any documented evidences and the written
decision of the Committee.
(xii) The Disciplinary Committee session register is referred in whole to the
competent authority in the University.
(xiii) In all cases, the student and the complainant, if any, must have a copy
of the final decision.
k) Disciplinary Sanctions
(i) Individual Sanctions refer to the authority of the Disciplinary

Committee or other respective authority to impose a sanction on the student
who breaches the University Code of Conduct with one of the following
sanctions:
 Verbal warning or a written disciplinary warning.
 Fines: Are applied to compensate for losses, damages or actual
casualties, and it may take the form of an appropriate service, financial
fines or replacing the materials.
 To be under behavioral observation for a set period and the student may
face a more severe disciplinary sanction if it comes clear that he/she
breaches the Code of Conduct while in the observation period.
 Deprive him/her to register in the University for a semester or more or
for a period not less than the remaining period of the semester at the
least.
 Dismissal and permanent separation from the University.
(ii) Group Sanctions: The following sanctions may be imposed on the

University students groups or clubs:
 Ceasing the activity entirely or losing the prerogatives including the
University recognition of that organization for a set period of time.
Sanctions mentioned in the first item of the individual sanctions above
Student Grievance Policy and Procedures

If a student feels that she/he has been treated unjustly by a decision of the
disciplinary committee, she/he may submit a grievance in accordance with the
following procedures:
- The student submits, within fifteen days from the date of receiving the
committee’s decision, a written letter to the chairman of the
disciplinary committee explaining why she believes she has been
treated unjustly.
- The grievance shall be forwarded to the Chancellor’s Office
- The Chancellor will refer the grievance to the Council of Deans.
- The Council of Deans will examine the grievance and will decide to
approve, modify or reject the penalty. The decision will be deemed final
after it has been approved by the Council of Deans and may not be
appealed before any other authority
Center for Continuing Education and Professional
Development
Professor Radhi Al Zubaidi, Director

Building M25 First Floor
+971 6 5057081
yinshasi@sharjah.ac.ae
www.sharjah.ac.ae/CCEPD
The Center for Continuing Education and Professional Development (CCEPD)

reinforces the University’s bond with the Community and strengthens its
engagement with real issues. Simply, CCEPD serves as the bridge to transfer the
knowledge base, expertise and resources available at the University to private
and public institutions, organizations and enterprises in the UAE to help them
confront real issues and overcome challenges in a meaningful way. In so doing,
the University aims to contribute to the social and economic development of the
community.
The Center strives to develop mutually beneficial collaborative partnerships with

willing private and public entities. Before embarking on a project, CCEPD
conducts careful assessment and analysis of customer needs and then provide
the solution that best meet those needs by applying best-in-class practices in the
corresponding field. CCEPD can deliver a wide spectrum of services: provide
consultancy services in areas partners have no expertise of; conduct
comprehensive studies of possible ventures or undertakings; organize and
deliver training courses to employees to advance their knowledge and skills in
emergent technologies and work practices and improve organizational
performance and productivity; deliver training programs all areas that benefit
employees improve their personal and professional lives; accommodate testing
needs utilizing state-of-the art laboratory resources; design campaigns to
improve awareness on contemporary issues of concern. CCEPD also works
closely with clients to tailor make a service that best confronts emergent shifts
in the market place and meet the challenges before them. In addition to tapping
to the University resources, CCEPD collaborates with international universities
and institutions associated with the cooperation agreements to deliver the best
possible service to its customers. The CCEPD delivered a vast accredited training
programs recognized internationally.
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Over the years, CCEPD has established strong working relationships with a
significant number of government and private sector organizations and managed
to successfully provide a wide range of services in the form of: Technical and
administrative consulting services, feasibility studies; laboratory and technical
examinations; institutional assessment, special arbitration, rehabilitation
programs, onsite training programs, customized training programs and
workshops, special lectures series, and Language training programs in Arabic
Language for non-native speakers, French Language in collaboration with the
Alliance Française, and English and Urdu Languages courses. CCEPD is also
licensed to award the following International certificates: International
Computer Driving License (ICDL), Cisco Certified Network Administrator (CCNA),
Test of Legal English Skills (IESOL) and International (ILETS), CMA for Accounting.
Among the services offered by the CCEPD are the customized professional
diploma programs that are organized to meet the clients’ needs. Upon successful
completion of a program, participants receive a University of Sharjah Certificate.
The CCEPD conducted a number of professional Diploma to different
organizations, some of them are listed below:
• Professional Diploma in Leadership
• Professional Diploma in Accounting and Finance Management
• Professional Diploma in Human Recourses Management
• Professional Diploma in Graphic design and Multimedia
• Professional Diploma in Public Relations and Organizational
Communication
• Professional Diploma in Electronic Media
• Professional Diploma in Leadership in Humanitarian Foundation
• Professional Diploma in Food Safety
• Professional Diploma in Health and Occupational Safety
• Professional Diploma Inspector in Construction Projects
• Professional Diploma in Labor Inspection
• Professional Diploma in Real Estate
• Professional Diploma in Scientific Research & Future Studies
• Professional Diploma In SPSS
• Professional Diploma in Ecotourism
• Professional Diploma in Inspection
• Professional Diploma - Family Counselor
• Professional Diploma in Environmental Inspection
• Professional Diploma in Secretarial and Office Management
• Professional Diploma for Inspectors
• Professional Diploma in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Professional Diploma in Interior Design
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• Professional Diploma in Preparing Government Leaders
• Professional Diploma in Advanced Information Technology
• Professional Diploma in Commercial Arbitration
• Professional Diploma in Legal and Administrative Affairs
• Professional Diploma - Nursery Supervisors
• Professional Diploma in Tourism Guidance
• Professional Diploma in Urban Planning
• Professional Diploma in Social Work
• Professional Diploma in Government Communication and Social Media
• Professional Diploma in Banking Services
• Professional Diploma in Quality Management and Corporate Excellence
• Professional Diploma for Preparing Fitness Trainers
• Professional Diploma in Value Added Tax Law
• Professional Diploma in Designing Mobile Applications
• Professional Diploma in Training of Trainers
• Professional Diploma in Government Communication & eMedia
• Professional Diploma in Learning Difficulties
• Professional Diploma in Data Management, Statistical Analysis and
Synthesis of Results
• Professional Diploma in Parliamentary Work
• Professional Diploma in Digital Media and Social Media
The CCEPD also offered consultancy services in all the disciplines of all colleges
of University of Sharjah, like Engineering, Medicine, Law, Communication,
Business and others. For more information, please visit:
www.sharjah.ac.ae/en/about/agc/why-UOS/Institutes/cce/Pages/default.aspx
The Institute of Leadership in Higher Education (ILHE)

Professor Maher Omar, Director
Building: M25-125
+971 6 5057061
malzarouni@sharjah.ac.ae
http://www.sharjah.ac.ae/en/Research/ILHE/Pages/default.aspx
The Institute of Leadership in Higher Education (ILHE) is an excellence and

innovation institute within the University of Sharjah that aims to implement and
maintain mechanisms to fulfill excellence in education and uphold the leadership
position of the University of Sharjah in the UAE and the region. Since its
establishment in 2013, the ILHE has been promoting state-of-the-art teaching
and learning methods and encouraging the use of the latest technology and
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social media in course delivery. The major goal of the ILHE is to assist faculty
members to keep up with the ever-changing means of teaching & learning and
instructor-student communication skills. Moreover, the ILHE provides world-
class training courses that help UoS faculty members to be up-to-date and
capable of integrating the latest technology within the teaching process. The
ILHE aims at stimulating and encouraging the faculty members to conduct
scholarly research that focuses on the latest methods and technologies in
teaching and student assessments.
For more information about the ILHE and its upcoming activities, please visit:
http://www.sharjah.ac.ae/en/Research/ILHE/Pages/default.aspx
Study Abroad Unit

Dr. Ahmed Mirza Almehdi, Head
Building: M11-316
+971 6 5053032
aalafad@sharjah.ac.ae
http://www.sharjah.ac.ae/en/about/Senior-Admin/VCAA/Pages/ppl.aspx
Study Abroad Program

Following the vision of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohamed Al-Qasimi,
Member of the UAE supreme council, Ruler of Sharjah, and president of
University of Sharjah, to foster the Emirate of Sharjah’s human resources and to
develop and advance high-level workforce, University of Sharjah initiated the
Study Abroad Unit within the Vice Chancellor’s office for Academic Affairs.
The Study Abroad Program aims to increase professional UAE national’s faculty
members at the University of Sharjah holding high degrees from international
reputed universities in new specializations in all fields of academic knowledge.
A well designed strategic plan is set aiming in developing Sharjah UAE nationals
to be able to advance in knowledge via their higher education studies and gain
advanced research tools in highly reputed international universities in order to
go along with the advanced civilization.
Upon returning from their study abroad holding their high degrees, the study
abroad students will be able to serve our university and the community as a
whole in different academic fields and participate in development of our society
in highest possible advancements.
Conditions for Joining the Study Abroad Program:

• Be a national from the Emirate of Sharjah.
• Demonstrate good conduct.
• Be no more than 35 years of age upon submitting the application for
appointment.
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• Demonstrate good physical fitness.
• Have received a bachelor or master’s degree, or the equivalent, with a GPA
of at least “very good.”
• Have received a score of at least 500 on the TOEFL exam or 6 on the IELTS
exam.
• Have completed or been excused from the national service duties.
Study Abroad Appointment Procedure:
• The contract with study abroad students accepted for the program states
that be fulltime in the Study Abroad Program and not work elsewhere.
• The study abroad student may be employed full time at the University of
Sharjah in a relevant academic department (for one or two semesters at
most) under the supervision of the academic department until s/he obtains
acceptance for graduate studies from internationally accredited university
and approved by the department and college of her/ his specialization and
in collaboration with Ministry of Education -Equivalence Certificates
Department.
• Study abroad students will be paid a monthly salary, health insurance, and
children’s education allowance, according to the University of Sharjah
bylaws.
• Study abroad students who meet the enrollment conditions for the
program are required to travel to the university at the country of study and
begin their studies immediately after obtaining admission acceptance.
• The student must maintain the required GPA during her/ his study.
• The University of Sharjah will cover the cost of tuition fees for studying
abroad throughout the period of study, in addition to providing annual air
tickets.
• After attaining the PhD degree, study abroad students (employees) are
required to return and begin work immediately as faculty members at the
University of Sharjah in the rank of assistant professor for a period equal
to the period of their studies from the enrollment date in the program
according to the contract signed at beginning of enrolment until they
graduate.
• Announcements ad accepting applications is done during the first (fall)
semester of every academic year.
• Actual years of study in the Study Abroad Program is five years to obtain
both the master’s and PhD degrees together (Two years to obtain a
master's degree an three years to obtain a doctorate degree)
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Language Institute
Professor Shehdeh Fareh, Director
Building: W2-016-A4
+971 6 5050428
elc@sharjah.ac.ae
http://www.sharjah.ac.ae/en/Administration/li/Pages/ppl.aspx
The Language Institute at the University of Sharjah aims to become a leading

institute in the United Arab Emirates in the area of foreign language education
at the local and regional levels. It contributes to the realization of the University’s
mission and goals. The Institute consists of five centers:
1) English Language Center: The ELC is tasked with enabling students to meet
the University’s minimal English language admission requirements for
English-medium specializations.
2) The Center for Teaching Arabic to Non-Native Speakers seeks to become
a leader in the teaching of Arabic to non-native speakers at the national
and regional levels.
3) Foreign Language Center: The Foreign Language Center aims to achieve
the University's objectives of excellence in serving the community and
meeting its needs, and to strengthen the UAE’s relations with other
countries through preparing qualified professionals who can communicate
in different languages and work towards activating cultural, scientific and
technological exchanges.
4) Writing Center: The Writing Center at the University of Sharjah aims to
serve all students taking courses in which English is the medium of
instruction, and help them become more confident and skillful writers.
5) Translation Center: The Translation Center aims to offer translation,
interpretation, training and consultation services to the University of
Sharjah community, and to the public at the local and regional levels.
Disability Resource Center

Professor Ahmad Alomosh, Director
Building: M11-Ground Floor
+971 6 5053028
drc@sharjah.ac.ae
http://www.sharjah.ac.ae/en/Administration/DRC/Pages/default.aspx
Upon directives of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammad Al Qasimi,
Member of the Supreme Council, Ruler of Sharjah and President of the University
of Sharjah, the Disability Resource Center was established by virtue of the
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decision no. )299( of 2013-2014 as an independent center concerned with
people with disabilities’ affairs. The Center is intended to be a source of support
for people with disabilities, which assumes the responsibility of inclusion,
integration and empowerment. To achieve this goal, the Center employs a
comprehensive and an integrated work system that takes care of people with
disabilities from the time of their enrolment in the University and continues well
beyond their graduation.
To create an attractive, Inclusive, sustainable and accessible environment that

provides full outreach to people with disabilities at the University whereupon
disability are viewed as an aspect of diversity within the University community
and beyond in the community-at-large. And to promote the education quality
for people with disabilities at the University of Sharjah and providing them with
opportunities of community engagement and self-development.
Creating a suitable environment to guarantee that people with disabilities enjoy

all of their rights as stipulated in relevant federal laws and the laws of Sharjah.
Facilitating the chances for people with disabilities to obtain a university
education and paving the way towards achieving the highest levels of university
education. Diagnosing methods of teaching and presenting the curriculum in a
simplified manner to achieve learning objectives. Creating activities and learning
opportunities to improve the university environment at the personal,
educational and professional levels for people with disabilities. Promoting
respect of the dignity of people with disabilities who join the university.
Protecting people with disabilities from all forms of discrimination, abuse,
negligence or exploitation. Integrating people with disabilities in the university
community, helping them adapt with university life and providing them with
support to become active members. And reaching the highest levels of
competence in objective evaluation and professional integration in all aspects in
accordance with privacy, confidentiality and evaluation regulations.
There are different Types of Disability such as Hearing, Vision, Physical, Acquired
Brain Injury, Learning Difficulties, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Communication
Disorders, Multiple Disabilities, and the Recognized Types of Disabilities by the
Centre. There are different Branches in Sharjah, Kalba and Khorfakkan with new
technologies.
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College of Shari'a and
Islamic Studies
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College of Shari'a and Islamic Studies
Officers of the College
Prof. Awad Husain Al Khalaf Dean

Prof. Mohamed Suliman Elnor Vice Dean
Prof. Ismael Kadem Al-Issawy Head of Jurisprudence and its Foundation
Department
Dr. Mohammad Misleh Al-zoubi Head of Fundamentals of Religion
Department
Personnel
Fundamentals of Religion
Professor Mustafa Ibrahim Almashni , Nayel Mamduh
Abu Zaid, Abdelaziz Dakhane, Awad Husain
Al Khalaf , Kassem Ali Saad, Abdal Samee Al-
Aniess
Associate Professor Mohammed Abdul-Hameed Al-Khatib,
Mohammad Misleh Al-Zoubi, Mahdi Kais
Abdualkarim, Ahmed AL Kubaisi
Assistant Professor Fatima Zohra Aouati, Hasan Salem Habshan,
Sekou Toure
Lecturer Fatima Hafiz Irshad Ul Haq
Jurisprudence and Its Fundamentals
Professor Ismael Kadem Al-Issawy, Mohammad Ali

Sumeran, Hassan AL Rifai, Kotb Rissouni,
Mohamed Suliman Elnor, Najm AL Deen K.
Kareem
Associate Professor Mohamed Semai, Kathafi Izzat Al
Ghananim, Mohmmad Alemoush, Dalila
Berraf
Assistant Professor Samya Elfatih Elhag, Ibrahim Ali Al
Mansoori, Dalal Ali Alhammadi, Arif
Mohammed Aljanaahi (Visiting), Madou
Gaye Sylla (Visiting)
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Administrative Staff
Dr. Abdelbaagi Mohamed El Faki Administration and Financial Coordinator

Saad Zafarul Hasan Administrative Assistant
Jameela Qurunfuleh Administrative Assistant
Zainab Ahmed Suliman Administrative Assistant
Asma Ahmed Hassan Laboratory Officer-Computer
Shaimaa Ramadan Administrative Assistant
Moza Ahmed Alhmoudi Secretary – Department of Fundamentals of
Religion
Mariam Salim Alqaydi Secretary – Department of Jurisprudence
and its Fundamentals
Contact Information
College of Sharia and Islamic Studies Building, M1-230- W1-228, University City,
Sharjah, UAE
Tel: 00971-6-5050181- 5053160 Website: www.sharjah.ac.ae
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Accreditation
All programs offered in the College of Sharia and Islamic Studies are accredited
by the Ministry of Education (MOE).
Vision
The College aspires to assume a leading role in teaching, research and training in
the fields of Shari’a and Islamic studies in the United Arab Emirates. Built upon
originality, modernity and moderation, the academic programs of the College of
Shari'a are designed to provide students with specialized knowledge, skills and
ethical values qualifying them to effectively contribute to the development of
Islamic institutions and companies. The college aims at playing a significant role
in realizing the University’s goals including serving the local Arab and Islamic
community and equipping it with academically qualified people who can
successfully lead and carry out their roles and bring about progress at the human
and professional levels.
Mission
The College of Shari’a constantly endeavors to create and develop academic
programs in the field of Shari’a and Islamic Studies. The College is keen on
backing its programs against a solid background of specialized knowledge and
acquired skills and having programs of quality that are supported by the latest
technologies. The College has its programs evaluated regularly in order to ensure
quality and verify their effective roles in meeting the needs of the community
and shaping the Islamic personality. The College adheres to the principle of
diversity in teaching in order to encourage free thought, exploration, innovation,
constructive criticism and excellent research by teachers and students.
Goals
The College of Shari'a and Islamic Studies strives to:
1) Create a Muslim personality characterized by deep understanding of

Islamic Shari'a, based on the Holy Qur’an and the Sunnah.
2) Prepare specialists in the different branches of Shari'a such as Qur’an,
Sunnah, Islamic Jurisprudence, Creed, and Islamic Call.
3) Provide graduates with good academic qualifications to meet the needs of
the UAE, the Emirate of Sharjah, and contemporary Islamic society in the
fields of teaching, propagation of faith, and academic research.
4) Prepare students to pursue careers in courts as judges, in Ministries of
Endowments and Islamic Affairs, Khatibs and teachers in Mosques.
5) Prepare students for graduate studies in various specializations in the field
of Shari'a.
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6) Cooperate with other universities and educational institutions locally and
internationally.
Academic Programs
The College of Shari'a and Islamic Studies offers the following Academic
Programs:
1) Bachelor in Shari'a - Foundations of Religion.
2) Bachelor in Shari'a - Jurisprudence and its Foundations.
3) Bachelor in Shari'a and Law.
4) Master in Exegesis and Hadith.
5) Master in Jurisprudence and its Foundations.
6) Doctor of Philosophy in Exegesis and Quran Sciences.
7) Doctor of Philosophy in Hadith and its Sciences.
8) Doctor of Philosophy in Jurisprudence and its Foundations.
All programs offered by the College of Shari'a and Islamic Studies are taught in
Arabic. The Bachelor programs are described in details in the Arabic version of
the University Undergraduate bulletin. The Master and Ph.D. programs are
described in the University Graduate bulletin.
Admission Requirements
Admission to the College of Shari'a and Islamic Studies is subject to satisfying the
requirements described in the Admission section in the University part of this
bulletin. Please refer to that section for details.
Graduation Requirements
Each Bachelor degree program comprises three categories: University
requirements (UR), college requirements (CR), and program requirements (PR).
The university and college requirements are common to all departments in the
college of Shari’a and Islamic Studies. Each program has its own required and
elective courses. The credit hours allocations for each program are shown in the
following tables:
Bachelor of Shari'a (126 Credits Hours)

(Foundations of Religion and Jurisprudence and its Foundations)
UR CR PR-Core PR(others) Total
Mandatory Credits 15 18 63 9 105
Elective Credits 9 - 12 - 21
Total 24 18 75 9 126
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Bachelor of Shari'a (132 Credits Hours)
(Shari'a and Law)
UR CR PR-Core PR(others) Total
Mandatory Credits 15 18 81 - 114
Elective Credits 9 - 9 - 18
Total 24 18 90 - 132
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College of Arts,
Humanities and
Social Sciences
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College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Dr. Abdul Sahib Mahdi Acting Dean

Dr. Hussain Al Othman Vice Dean
Prof. Showqi Bahumaid Assistant Dean for Graduate Studies
Personnel
Arabic Language & Literature Department
Professors Mahmoud Mohamed Hasssan Drabsa, Shukri Aziz

AL Madi, Abdulkader Asaad, Benissa Bettaher
Associate Professors Maher Ahmad Ali Mbaidin, Hamed Kassab Ayyat

EL Hbilan, Muhammad Fadil Al-Samarraie
Assistant Professors Leila Labidi, Mariam Saeed Balejaid, Fikry El-Naggar,

Badeeah Khaleel Al-Hashemi
Lecturer Khattab Ahmed Khattb
Foreign Languages and Literature Department
Professors Abdul-Fattah Abu-Ssaydeh, Abdul Sahib Mehdi Ali,

Adnan Khalid Abdullah, Showqi Bahumaid, Shehdeh
Ismail Fareh, Sane Mo. Yagi
Associate Professors Ghanim Samarrai, Najib Jarad
Assistant Professors Samer Jarbou, Andrew Joseph Power
Lecturer Ghaida Kaziha, Inaam Hamadi, Muhieddin Al-

Qaddour, Adnan Al-Bustanji, Stephen Palubiski, Dana
Aziz Khalil, Mutwakil Ibrahim Ismail, Abdellatif
Messikh, Suhair Abu Hantash, Nada Mohamed Al-
Hammadi, Messan Stouhi, Reem Abdulla Al Hajji
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Department of History and Islamic Civilization
Professors MESUT IDRIZ, Mohamed M. Awad
Associate Professors Nadjib Benkheira, Noureddine Sghaier, Chatra

Khiereddine, As'ad Hammad Aburumman,
Assistant Professors Mariam Taha, Maher Al Shamaileh, Abdallah

al Mughanni, Saleh Muhammad Al-leheabi, Emad
Eddin Abu El-Enain, Issam Mustafa Okleh, Ali Hassan
Khamis (Visiting), Saif bin Al Bedwawi (Visiting),
Mohammed Alfaris Alshammari (Visiting)
Lecturers Ameena Abdullah Al Katri
Department of Sociology
Professor Nayef AL Banawi, Ahmed Alomosh, Layachi Anser,
Brahim Touhami,
Associate Professors Hussain Al Othman, Khalil Madany, Ahmed Khettabi,
Zezit Mostafa, Fakir AL Gharaibeh, Saleh Nassar,
Makia Gomaa, Mohammed Hourani, Ouassila Yaiche,
Assistant Professors Omaima Mohamed, Salama Mohamed Alrahoomi,
Alaa AL-Taii,
Department of Education
Professor Abdulla Al Meneizel, Ramzi Nasser
Associate Professors Bushra Ahmed AlAKashee
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Assistant Professors Semiyu Adejare Aderibigbe (Visiting)
Department of International Relations
Associate Professors Abdel Rahman Ahmed Abdel Rahman
Assistant Professors Paola Maria Raunio, Arsene Saparov , Patrick Tom,

Shyamal Kataria, Shaojin Chai, Sherko Kirmanj
Administrative Support Staff

Faheema Abdalla Al Ali Administrative Officer
Shaikha Mohamed Ali AlKetbi Administrative Assistant-Dean Office
Shaikha Mubarak Khamis Administrative Assistant-Vice Dean Office
Huda Ahmed Al Ameri Administrative Assistant- Assistant, Dean
for Graduate Studies Office
Contact Information
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Building, W2 University City
Sharjah, UAE 0971-6-5053201
www.sharjah.ac.ae
Accreditation
All programs offered in the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences are
accredited by the UAE’s Ministry of Education (MOE).
Overview
The College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences has six departments:
• Department of Arabic Language and Literature,
• Department of Foreign Languages and Literature,
• Department of History and Islamic Civilization,
• Department of Sociology
• Department of International Relations
• Department of Education
Vision
1) Promoting national identity and consolidating awareness of Arab and
Islamic culture.
2) Offering applied knowledge according to international standards in the
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field of arts, humanities and social sciences to meet the needs of the local
community.
3) Seeking excellence in producing knowledge in the fields of humanities and
social sciences at the national and regional levels.
Mission
The College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences provides comprehensive,
high quality education to help students acquire knowledge, analytical skills and
critical thinking skills. It sensitizes students to the ever-increasing needs of their
society and prepares them for the challenges of a rapidly-changing world. As the
largest and most diverse academic unit in the University, the College serves all
undergraduate students through general education courses and offers a wide
variety of graduate and undergraduate programs in the Arts, Humanities and
Social Sciences. The College promotes ethical development based on Arabic and
Islamic values, and seeks to instill in its students the habits of learning, creative
thinking, self-confidence, effective collaboration and community service.
Objectives
The College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences strives to achieve the
following goals:
1) Provide excellent education at the graduate and undergraduate levels in
the fields of History, Arabic, English, Sociology and Education.
2) Provide service and support courses to other colleges in the University.
3) Build and maintain excellence in departments and programs across the
Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.
4) Enrich the community of scholarship and learning through diversity.
5) Improve the ability of students and faculty to conduct research, produce
creative work and integrate scholarship with teaching.
6) Expand and diversify the resources available to the College in order to
achieve its goals.
7) Provide training and consultancies in a variety of fields to the community
at large.
8) Foster stronger relations with other colleges, the community and
institutions of similar interests locally and internationally
Academic Programs
The College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences is organized in six
departments that offer undergraduate and graduate programs. Those programs
and the corresponding language of instruction are:
1) Bachelor of Arts in Arabic Language and Literature (Arabic)
2) Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature (English)
3) Bachelor of Arts in History and Islamic Civilization (Arabic)
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4) Bachelor of Arts in History and Islamic Civilization – Tourist Guide (Arabic)
5) Bachelor of Arts in Museum Studies and Art History (English)
6) Bachelor of Arts in Sociology (Arabic)
7) Bachelor of Arts in International Relations (English)
8) Master of Arts in Arabic Language and Literature (Arabic)
9) Master of Arts in Translation (English)
10) Master of Arts in History and Islamic Civilization (Arabic)
11) Master of Arts in Applied Sociology (Arabic)
12) PhD in Applied Sociology (Arabic)
13) PhD in Arabic Language and Literature (Arabic)
Full details on the mainly Arabic programs are presented in the Arabic version of
the University bulletin. Graduate programs are described in the University
Graduate bulletin.
Admission to the English based programs in the College of Arts, Humanities and
Social Sciences is subject to satisfying the English proficiency requirement and
the necessary academic preparation as described in the University section on
Admission in this bulletin. Applicants should refer to that section for details on
the admission requirements.
Each Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree program requires the completion of 123 credit
hours distributed in three categories: University requirements (UR), college
requirements (CR), and program requirements (PR). The university and college
requirements are common to all departments in the college of Arts, Humanities
and Social Sciences. Each program has its own required and elective courses. The
credit hours allocations for each program are shown in the following table:
BA in Arabic Language and Literature – Arabic (123 Credits)

UR CR PR Total
Mandatory Credits 12 30 42 84
Elective Credits 12 - 27 39
Total 24 30 69 123
BA in English Language and Literature - English (123 Credits)

UR CR PR Total
Elective Credits 12 0 30 42
Total 24 15 84 123
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BA in History and Islamic Civilization - Arabic (123 Credits)
UR CR PR Total
Total 24 15 84 123
BA in History and Islamic Civilization, Tourist Guide – Arabic (123 Credits)

UR CR PR Total
Total 24 15 84 123
BA in Sociology – Arabic (123 Credits)

UR CR PR Total
Total 24 15 84 123
BA in International Relations – English (123 Credits)

UR CR PR Total
Total 24 15 84 123
General Diploma in Education – Arabic (24 Credits)

UR CR PR Total
College Requirements
Each department will select 15 credits in a manner appropriate to the
department concerned from the following list.
Course # Course Title CrHrs Prerequisit

0201203 Art of writing Arabic 3 e
0201100
0202113 English for Humanities 3
0203103 Islamic History 3
0203114 History of the Islamic City 3
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0204111 Arab Society 3
0204372 Woman and Development 3
0206101 Introduction to Education 3
Descriptions of the required College requirements are given below.
0201203 Art of writing (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: 0201102.
The course deals with sentence formation, its patterns and styles. It introduces
students to paragraph writing, the proper use of conjunctions, text writing, with
emphasis on functional writing such as letters, reports, articles and research
projects.
0202113 English for Humanities (3-0:3)

English for Humanities is a higher intermediate course that follows an integrated
multi-skills approach. It aims at helping students build their communicative
competence, develop their critical thinking skills, and improve the structure of
their written expression. It also lays emphasis on enabling students to write a
range of short response paragraphs.
0203103 Islamic History (3-0:3)

This course introduces students to the History of the Arabs before Islam, the
main characteristics of the period of the Prophet’s mission, the Islamic city and
its organization, the spread of Islam, the characteristics of the Rashidun period,
the Umayyads’ and the Abbasids Caliphates until the Mogul’s attack, the
Crusades and the role of the Ayyubids and Mamluks in opposing them, and the
Muslim petty states until the Ottoman conquest.
0204111 Arab Society (3-0:3)

Analysis of social systems and values and their role in forming Arab identity.
Extent to which such systems and values are able to meet challenges of
contemporary developments.
0204372 Woman and Development (3-0:3)

Women and the system of division of labor in society, the role of women within
the family and outside, the relationship between the status of women and the
distribution of wealth and power, the impact of social, educational, religious,
economic and political institutions on the role of women in the development
Process.
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0206101 Introduction to Education (3-0:3)
This course aims to present a general introduction to education. It discusses the
notion of education, its types and institutions as well as its development and
impact on various societies. Factors, at both local and international levels, that
have impacted education are further discussed. The course also aims to enhance
the students’ understanding of the relationship between educational systems
and social, cultural, economic and administrative institutions. Besides, the
course familiarizes students with projects of training qualified teachers in order
to contribute actively in the country’s comprehensive social development.
Program Requirements
Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree are program-specific. They
encompass three categories: Major specific core courses, major specific elective
courses, and courses chosen from outside the major. The program requirements
for the bachelor degrees in English Language and Literature, Museum Studies
and Art History and International Relations are given hereafter. Details and titles
of relevant courses are included in the Student’s Study Plan (SSP).
Course Coding
Courses offered in the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences are
designated by number codes in the form 020XABC where:
02 01: Department of Arabic Language and Literature

02: Department of English Language and Literature
03: Department of History and Islamic Civilization
04: Department of Sociology
05: Department of International Relations
06 Department of Education
ABC Program specific course number described in the respective
program sections
The designation used to represent credit hours components (t-p: c) of a course

is as follows: “t” stands for theoretical component of the course; “p” practical or
laboratory component; and “c” the total credit hours. For example, (3-0:3)
represents a 3 credit hour course with three contact lecture hours and zero
laboratory hours.
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Foreign Languages and Literature Department
Chairperson Sane Mo. Yagi
Aisha Rashid Al-Shamsi Administrative Assistant
Vision
The Department of English Language and Literature aspires to be an
internationally recognized center of excellence in teaching and research in
English language, literature, linguistics and translation. the department strives
to prepare graduates who are not just successful and confident learners, but are
also creative thinkers and producers of knowledge with a passion for life-long
learning. Our ambition is to see that our students attain high levels of academic
excellence and professionalism in order to ensure that they have excellent job
prospects and a prosperous future.
The current MA program in Translation is widely acknowledged as one of the

most successful programs in the region. Encouraged by this success, the
Department is the process of initiating a Ph.D. program in Translation Studies.
The Department is also in the process of getting initiated accreditation for a B.A.
in French language and literature and a B.A. in Chinese.
Mission
The mission of the Department of English Language and Literature is to provide
students with cutting-edge knowledge of the English language, its literary canon,
writers and cultures, to help students develop proficiency in critical thinking,
teaching, translation and academic, professional, and creative writing. The two
study tracks, Linguistics and Translation and Literature and Translation, are
geared towards preparing students for employment as language teachers,
translators and interpreters, and for pursuing their studies at the master’s or
doctoral levels.
Objectives
The objectives of the Department of Foreign Languages are:
• To develop the students’ competency level in the four skills of listening,
speaking, reading and writing and to equip them with all necessary tools for
the appreciation of various kinds of imaginative writing in literature, and to
train their critical taste and judgment.
• To raise students’ awareness of the principles and strategies that underline
effective academic and professional communication.
• To provide opportunities and resources for faculty and students to engage
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in research.
• To familiarize students with the major theories and trends in linguistics, and
the applications of linguistic principles and findings to such areas as
language learning and teaching, inter-language studies, contrastive analysis,
etc.
• To create in the students an awareness of the principles and techniques of
translation and to give them practical training in the translation of a variety
of text categories.
Program Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of the B.A degree program, students are
expected to be able to:
1) Describe the sounds of the language they are studying and to pronounce
words clearly and legibly in terms of segmental and supra-segmental
features.
2) Analyze words into their respective constituents and differentiate sense
relations between lexical units.
3) Analyze sentences into their basic constituents and produce well-formed
sentences of various levels of complexity.
4) Analyze language at the semantic, sociolinguistic, and discoursal levels.
5) Write with clarity, precision, in a variety of forms and for a variety of
audiences, well-organized paragraphs, essays (narrative, descriptive,
comparative, etc.), reports or research papers.
6) Differentiate between the major teaching methods and techniques and
apply the appropriate teaching method/techniques in teaching specific
language skills, taking into consideration language learning principles and
styles.
7) Prepare valid tests of different types to assess the various language skills.
8) Read a variety of literary genres critically and proficiently to demonstrate
in writing or speech the comprehension, analysis, and interpretation of
those genres.
9) Translate and interpret a variety of text types from their language and
specialization into Arabic and vice versa, using proper terminology and
appropriate style.
10) Use research skills and procedures to conduct research and deliver written
and oral presentations.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Department of Foreign Languages will be able to pursue careers
in English Language teaching, translation services agencies and, the travel,
transportation and tourism industry, radio and television broadcast stations (as
translators or newsreaders), and online translation
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In addition to satisfying the admission criteria stipulated in the University section

on Admissions in this bulletin, the following additional conditions apply to
students who wish to study at the Department of Foreign Language:
a) Department majors are required to successfully complete the following two
courses in the first semesters of their official enrollment in DELL. These two
courses are prerequisites to most linguistics, literature and translation
courses.
- 0202108 - Extensive Reading
- 0202109 - Advanced Language Skills
b) Non-Arabic Speaking Students must pass the Arabic proficiency test
administered by the Arabic Department.
Program Overview
A student undertaking this program must complete a total of 123 credits
covering University Requirements (UR), College Requirements (CR), and Program
Requirements (PR). The PR consists of 54 credits of core courses (CC) and 15
credits of structured studies (SS) courses. The following table outlines credit
allocation for each degree requirement.
B.A. in English Language and Literature (123 Credits)

UR CR PR Total
Mandatory Credits 12 15 54 (CC), 15 (SS) 96
Electives Credits 12 - 15 27
Total 24 15 84 123
I. University Requirements
Every student is required to take 24 credit hours of general education courses
distributed over seven domains. Fifteen (15) mandatory credit hours are
selected from domains 1, 2, 3 and 4 and (9) elective credit hours selected from
domains 5, 6 and 7 as indicated in the University section (General Education).
II. College Requirements

The list of the 15 credits of College required courses and their descriptions are
presented in the introductory pages of this bulletin.
III. Program Requirements

The program requirements consist of 84 credit hours of courses divided into
three sets as described below.
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A. Mandatory Core Courses
This set consists of 54 credit hours selected from the following list:
Course # Course Title CrHrs Prerequisite

0202108 Extensive Reading 3
0202109 Advanced Language Skills 3
0202110 Speech Communication 3
0202212 Research Paper Writing 3 0202109 or 0202210
0202213 Short Fiction 3 0202108
0202218 Drama 3 0202108
0202226 Poetry 3 0202108
0202230 Introduction to Language 3 0202109
0202231 Syntax 1 3 0202230
0202310 Advanced Writing 3 0202109 or 0202210
0202311 Debating 3 0202110 or (0202108 and
0202109)
0202331 Syntax 2 3 0202231
0202333 Second Language Learning 3 0202230
0202340 Translation Principles 3 0202231 or (0202108 and
0202109)
0202341 Media Translation 3 0202340
0202431 Methods of Teaching English 3
0202445 Practicum in Translation 3 0202341
0202490 Graduation Project 3 0202212
B. Mandatory Structured Studies Courses

This category includes the 15 credit hours of structured studies courses that are
taken from one of the following tracks:
Literature and Translation or Linguistics and Translation as indicated in the table
below.
Course # Course Title CH Prerequisite

Literature and Translation Track
0202221 Middle Eastern Literature 3 0202220 or 0202213
0202222 20th Century American Literature 3 0202220 or 0202226
0202223 20th Century British Literature 3 0202220 or 0202226
0202446 Business Translation 3 0202340
0202447 Legal Translation 3 0202340
Linguistics and Translation track
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0202232 Phonetics and Phonology 3 0202230 or (0202108,
0202109 & 0202110)
0202233 Morphology and Lexical Studies 3
0202434 Discourse Analysis 3 0202230
C. Elective Courses
Students are required to select 15 credit hours of elective courses from one of
two tracks: Literature and Translation, or Linguistics and Translation, as indicated
in the table below.
Course # C CH Prerequisite
o
Literature and Translation Track
0202421 The Modern Novelu 3 0202220 or 0202213
r
0202422 Early American Literature 3 0202220 or 0202226
s
0202232 Phonetics and Phonology 3 0202230 or (0202108,
e
0202109
T
0202233 Morphology and Lexical Studies 3 and 0202110)
it
0202320 World Literature inl English 3 0202220 or 0202213
e
0202323 Literature of Antiquity 3 0202220 or 0202218
0202334 Error Analysis 3
0202424 Shakespeare 3 0202220 or 0202218
0202425 Literary Criticism 3 0202220 or 0202226
0202430 Contrastive Linguistics 3 0202230
0202432 Language Testing 3 0202230
0202332 Socio-Linguistics 3 0202230
0202448 Semantics 3 0202230
0202450 Consecutive Interpreting 3 0202340
0202441 Literary Translation 3 0202340
0202449 Practicum in TEFL Skills 3 0202431
Linguistics and Translation track
0202421 The Modern Novel 3 0202220 or 0202213
0202422 Early American Literature 3 0202220 or 0202226
0202221 Middle Eastern Literature 3 0202220 or 0202213
0202222 20th Century American Literature 3 0202220 or 0202226
0202320 World Literature in English 3 0202220 or 0202213
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0202323 Literature of Antiquity 3 0202220 or 0202218
0202334 Error Analysis 3
0202424 Shakespeare 3 0202220 or 0202218
0202425 Literary Criticism 3 0202220 or 0202226
0202430 Contrastive Linguistics 3 0202230
0202432 Language Testing 3 0202230
0202332 Socio-Linguistics 3 0202230
0202448 Semantics 3 0202230
0202450 Consecutive Interpreting 3 0202340
0202441 Literary Translation 3 0202340
0202449 Practicum in TEFL Skills 3 0202431
Study Plan
Literature and Translation Program
The English Language and Literature – Literature and Translation program

encompasses 123 credit hours distributed over four years, (8 semesters of study)
in addition to a practical training that takes place on site at a specified workplace
over summer after the student successfully completes 84 credit hours of
coursework. The following study plan serves as a roadmap for a smooth
progression toward graduation.
Year I, Semester 1 (15 Credits)

Course Title CrHrs Prerequisites
0104100 Islamic Culture 1 3
0201102 Arabic Language 3
0202112 English for Academic Purposes 3
Year 1, Semester 2 (15 Credits)

Course # Title CrHrs Prerequisites
University Elective 1 3
1411100 Introduction to IT (English) 3
College Elective 1 3
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Course # Tile CrHrs Prerequisites
0202231 Syntax 1 3 0202230
0202226 Poetry 3 0202108
0202213 Short Fiction 3 0202108

0202310 Advanced Writing 0202109 or 0202210
0202221 Middle Eastern Literature 0202220 or 0202213
University Elective (2)
0202218 Drama 0202108
0202222 20th Century American Literature 0202220 or 0202226

0202xxx Department Elective 1 3
0202331 Syntax 2 3 0202231
0202340 Translation Principles 3 0202231 or (0202108
& 0202109)
(Year 3, Semester 6 (15 Credits

# Course Title CrHrs Prerequisites
0202311 Debating 3 0202108 or 0202110
& 0202109
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0202xxx Department Elective 4

Linguistics and Translation Program

The English Language and Literature – Linguistics and Translation program
encompasses 123 credit hours distributed over four years,( 8 semesters of study) in
addition to a practical training that takes place on site at a specified workplace over
summer after the student successfully completes 84 credit hours of coursework. The
following study plan serves as a roadmap for a smooth progression toward graduation.

0104100 Islamic Culture 1 3

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0202231 Syntax 1 3 0202230
0202232 Phonetics and Phonology 3 0202230 or 0202108
0202213 Short Fiction 3 0202108

0202310 Advanced Writing 0202109 or 0202210
0202226 Poetry 0202108
University Elective (2)
0202218 Drama 0202108
0202233 Morphology and Lexical Studies

0202331 Syntax 2 3 0202231
0202340 Translation Principles 3 0202231 or (0202108
&
0202109)

0202311 Debating 3 0202110 or (0202108
& 0202109)

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0202xxx Department Elective 4

Courses Descriptions
Courses offered by the Department of Foreign Languages are designated by the code
(0202ABC) where 02 indicates the College and 02 the programs.
Descriptions of the core and elective core courses are given below.
0202108 Extensive Reading (3-0:3)

Co-requisite: 0202109 Prerequisite: Pass the TOEFL.
A CALL-based course that focuses on extensive reading with the purpose of becoming
familiar with understanding works of a literary nature. It aims to enrich the student’s
stock of vocabulary and to improve reading speed and comprehension through
carefully selected interactive software and directed classroom discussion.
0202109 Advanced Language Skills (3-0:3)

Co-requisite: 0201108 Prerequisite: Pass the TOEFL.
A CALL-based exam-preparation course that teaches advanced level grammatical
structures, critical reading and cultivates written expression; trains in public speaking;
gives standardized exam preparation; develops a specialized stock of vocabulary.
0202110 Speech Communication (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: Pass the TOEFL.
Aims to develop self-confidence to speak in public; focuses on accuracy, clarity and
fluency in formal and informal contexts; fosters listening skills in academic settings as
well as in social contexts.
0302254 Business English (3-0:3)

An ESP course designed for students of the College of Business and Management;
increases proficiency in English within the context of business affairs and needs;
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focuses on reading in the content area, managing technical data and utilizing varied
forms of communication.
0202212 Research Paper Writing (3-0:3)

Introduces students to the tools and techniques of collecting and interpreting
information; students learn how to narrow down a topic, assemble a bibliography,
create a working plan for a research paper and organize material and integrate
information from primary and secondary sources into a coherent academic paper.
0202221 Middle Eastern Literature (3-0:3)

Introduces students to the literary achievements of major Arab and Middle Eastern
writers, both classical and modern; explores the major themes and recurrent motifs
that give this literature its distinctive quality; a variety of literary genres are studied.
0202222 20th Century American Literature (3-0:3)

Introduces students to the 20th century development of literature in America, from
naturalism through modernism and postmodernism; focuses on distinctly American
strains of modernism and on understanding their relation to British and European
modernism, as well as focusing on such concepts as modernization, modernity and
postmodernism.
0202230 Introduction to Language (3-0:3)

Prerequisites: 0202108 and 0202109.
Introduces language as a concept and as a phenomenon; examines the development
of human language, the development of writing, the acquisition of mother tongue and
language change; studies the nature of language: sounds, words, sentences and
meaning.
0202231 Syntax 1 (3-0:3)

An introduction to the descriptive analysis of sentence constituents which covers
word classes, phrases and sentence patterns.
0202232 Phonetics and Phonology (3-0:3)

A basic introduction to speech and sound mechanisms; concentrates on principles of
articulatory phonetics, IPA transcription, ear- training, distinctive feature theory,
segmental phonological analysis and the writing of phonological rules. Special
emphasis is given to the sounds and sound patterns of English.
0202233 Morphology and Lexical Studies (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: None.
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Introduces major types of morphological phenomena, their analysis and current
theoretical approaches to handling them; focuses on inflection and derivation, the
mechanisms for English word formation and their implications for the lexicon;
meaning change across time and across dialects is also studied.
0202310 Advanced Writing (3-0:3)

Seeks to consolidate and develop writing skills acquired in the less advanced courses
in the study plan; topics will include sophisticated issues that require careful planning.
The course will also include writing an extended original easy on a topic acceptable to
the instructor. This essay is in lieu of a final examination.
0202311 Debating (3-0:3)

Prerequisites: 0202108 and 0202109.
Students are engaged in debating various issues suggested by the instructor or by
other students; aims to train students to speak with greater command of spoken
English on topics requiring the expression and defense of opinion; speakers are
selected on two sides of an issue, each side defending its position while attempting to
refute the other side’s arguments.
0202320 World Literature in English (3-0:3)

Introduces majors to literature written in English by authors from places other than
Britain and the United States; focuses on the political and literary-historical context of
these works and on themes common to the work of authors writing within a
postcolonial framework, such as exile, psychic and linguistic displacement and
cosmopolitanism.
0202322 19th Century British Literature (3-0:3)

Deepens familiarity with central authors, works and issues and introduces them to the
nineteenth century novel; focuses in particular on the development of the novel over
the course of the century and on the different responses made by novelists, poets and
writers of prose to the pressures of the period.
0202323 Literature of Antiquity (3-0:3)

Introduces students to the classics of antiquity; Greek and Roman civilizations are
studied through representative texts that highlight the degree to which the Western
literary tradition draws upon its ancient sources; literary techniques, genres, themes
and topics help elucidate the connection between the Age of Antiquity and later
periods.
0202331 Syntax 2 (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: 0202231
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Extends students’ knowledge from Syntax 1; examines syntactic processes such as
coordination and subordination complexity and related logical connectors and
ambiguity.
0202332 Sociolinguistics (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: None
An introduction to major topics in sociolinguistics: sociolinguistic goals, techniques
and levels of analysis; implications of the recognition of language as a social
phenomenon and its importance in social interaction; functions of different speech
varieties in human communities.
0202333 2nd Language Learning (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: None
Designed to provide prospective teachers with a theoretical base for understanding
how a second language is learned; offers psychological, social and linguistic concepts
and an overview of the major theories in the field of second language learning and
teaching.
0202334 Error Analysis (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: None
Introduces the concept of error in language learning; covers topics such as error vs.
mistake, significance of errors, attitudes towards errors, sources of errors, the process
of analyzing errors, inter-language and types of errors (inter- lingual, intra- lingual,
development and teacher- induced errors).
0202340 Translation Principles (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: 0202108 and 109
Contrastive analysis, stylistics, and lexical problems are discussed within the context
of translating from English to Arabic and vice versa; types of translation are discussed.
Basic techniques in translation are used to produce supervised translations of various
types of texts.
0202341 Media Translation (3-0:3)

Applies the principles of translation learned in the pre-requisite to a variety of
newspaper, radio, television, and public relations texts; attention is paid to the
formats of hard news stories, feature articles, editorials, spoken and written language.
0202421 The Modern Novel (3-0:3)

Provides an introduction to, and a historical overview of, the development of the
novel in the 20th century; representative works by major British and American
novelists are studied, with emphasis on recurring themes and evolving narrative
techniques; different types of novels, including the Bildungsroman, will be the object
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of close analysis.
0202422 Early American Literature (3-0:3)

Introduces majors to representative authors, texts, and issues in English language
American literature both before and after independence; covers the Puritan world
view, reinterpretations of the Puritan legacy, the American Enlightenment, Manifest
Destiny, the frontier, race and slavery.
0202424 Shakespeare (3-0:3)

Introduces students to the world of William Shakespeare; studies at least three plays
by Shakespeare and several of his sonnets; plays vary from one semester to another,
but they represent the major categories of his output: tragedies, comedies, and
histories.
0202425 Literary Criticism (3-0:3)

Probes the history of literary criticism; approaches such as structuralism, post-
structuralism, reception theory, sociology of literature and speech act theory are
studied then applied to selected texts.
0202430 Contrastive Linguistics (3-0:3)

Introduces the hypothesis and methods of contrastive analysis and investigates
differences between English and Arabic; focuses on selected areas of the sound
system, word formation and grammatical and syntactic structures found in both
languages.
0202431 Methods of Teaching English (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: None.
Designed for students preparing for a career in teaching; focuses on classroom
techniques, instructional procedures, and teacher/learner behaviors that emerge
when a variety of second language methodologies are used; covers a wide range of
skill areas.
0202432 Language Testing (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: None.
Aims at acquainting the students with the purposes and methods of language testing,
construction and administration of different types of tests as well as interpretation of
their results, techniques used in evaluating listening, speaking, reading and writing.
The characteristics of good language tests will also be highlighted.
0202434 Discourse Analysis (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: None
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The features of written and spoken discourse are discussed; an exploration of the
continuum as well as the dichotomy of spoken and written discourse; students learn
to identify concepts like grounding, coherence and cohesion, topic and reference, and
they learn how sentences can be manipulated to achieve these notions.
0202440 Translation of Business and Legal Texts (3-0:3)

Prerequisite(s): 0202340.
Applies the principles of translation learned in the pre-requisite to a wide variety of
business and legal texts, focusing on specialized terminology as well as structural and
stylistic features of these text types.
0202441 Literary Translation (3-0:3)

Applies the principles of translation learned in the pre-requisite to a variety of literary
genres, with special emphasis on figurative language, styles and aspects of creativity.
0202490 Graduation Project (0-6:3)

Intended to consolidate research skills and methodologies acquired in previous
courses; students are expected to produce academically sophisticated research
papers; topics to be discussed will normally be in essays of three to four thousand
words in length and should be related to the three main areas of specialization
covered by the study program: literature, linguistics, and translation.
Service Courses
The following courses are offered for other majors as service courses:
Course # Title Purpose

0202111 Basic English UR for Arabic-medium students
0202112 English for Academic Purposes UR for Science majors
0202113 English for Humanities CR for Arabic-medium students
in the College of AHSS
0202114 English for Media CR for Arabic-medium students

in the College of AHSS
0202121 English for Medical Sciences UR for Medical students
0202207 Technical Writing (prerequisite: 0202203) CR for Engineering majors
0302254 Business English (prerequisite: 0202203) CR for Business and
0202227 Critical Reading and Writing Management
CR for Sciencemajors
majors
Description of the service courses is given below.
0202113 English for Humanities (3-0:3)
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English for Humanities is a higher intermediate course that follows an integrated
multi-skills approach. It aims at helping students build their communicative
competence, develop their critical thinking skills, and improve the structure of their
written expression. It also lays emphasis on enabling students to write a range of short
response paragraphs.
0202114 English for Media (3-0:3)

This is an English for specific purposes course that develops the communication skills
and specialist English language knowledge of media students. It provides students
with job-specific skills such as writing headlines and advertisements in order to
prepare them to work more confidently and effectively in their relevant fields.
0202112 English for Academic Purposes (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: TOEFL.
This course focuses on academic reading and writing skills, including extensive work
in reading comprehension and retention. Students will practice identifying topics,
determining the main idea of a text, recognizing the supporting details of a
paragraph, recognizing authors’ writing patterns, and understanding new vocabulary
through context clues. Emphasis is given to the rhetorical structures of cause and
effect.
0202207 Technical Writing (3-0:3)

An ESP task-based course intended for Engineering students; increases their
proficiency in managing technical data and writing for the workplace, namely
memoranda, letters, reports, proposals and research papers.
0202330 Basic English (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: None.
Basic English is a 3-credit hour course with no prerequisites. It follows an integrated
multi-skills approach that encourages students to develop their communicative
competence in the language. This course also lays special emphasis on aural/ oral skills
and writing using authentic material, relevant situations, and different language
functions.
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Museum Studies and Art History Bachelor Program
Program Description
The Museum Studies and Art History is a distinctive program in the region as there are
no competing programs at institutions of higher education across the country. The
Program has an inter-disciplinary nature based upon the partnership with the College
of Fine Arts, College of Engineering and other departments within the College of Arts,
Humanities and Social Sciences. The MSAH Program is taught in English and students
will be encouraged to learn other languages in order for them to be able to compete
and secure careers worldwide. The program will further help students participate in
national, regional and international internships. Special attention will be given to
international programs in order to provide students with the opportunity to interact
with peers, visit cultural institutions, and acquaint themselves with the latest
developments in the field of museum studies.
Program Mission
Our aim is to provide high quality education in a stimulating environment that enables
our graduates in museum studies and art history to be pioneers in the field and
contribute to the development of the society.
Program Goals
MSAH aims to accomplish the following goals:
1) Prepare graduates to become creative and effective professionals within the
museum and heritage sectors as well as developing knowledge and skills related
to art history and museum studies.
2) Acquaint students with the architectural, vernacular and urban heritage of the
UAE.
3) Enable students to think critically and creatively within the fields of museum and
art history studies.
4) Immerse students in an experience of professional practice within museums and
heritage through an internship in a related organization.
5) Enable students to understand the history and the cultural traditions of the region
as well as theoretical and practical aspects of heritage conservation and
management.
6) Develop students’ understanding of the significance of cultural diversity.
7) Provide students with confidence, self-direction and independent learning skills
relevant to research and professional practice in the fields of museum studies and
art history.
8) Enable students to pursue specialist postgraduate studies in museums and
cultural heritage management.
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Degree Completion Requirements
- Students should complete 123 credit hours on three levels of requirements:
university, college, and department.
- The minimum residency requirements for all the students at the University of
Sharjah is six regular semesters and the maximum should not exceed thirteen
semesters.
Specialization Requirements (SR): 84 CH, assigned as follows:

- Department Requirement Foundation Courses (DRF): 21 CH;
- Department Requirement Compulsory Courses (DRC): 45 CH;
- Department Requirement Elective Courses (DRE): 18 CH
distributed over seven domains. Fifteen (15) mandatory credit hours are selected
from domains 1, 2, 3 and 4 and (9) elective credit hours selected from domains 5, 6
and 7 as indicated in the University section (General Education).

III: Program Core and elective courses:
A: Table 33: MSAH Program Foundation Requirements for the Major in Museum
Studies and Art History (MSAH 0207): 21 Credit Hours/ 7 Courses
Course Course Name Credit Prerequisites

Code Hours
1. 0207111 Introduction to the History of World Arts 3 -
2. 0207112 Introduction to Islamic History and 3 -

Civilizations
3. 0207113 Introduction to Travel and Tourism 3 -
4. 0207114 Introduction to Social 3 -

Anthropology
5. 0207115 Introduction to Ancient and Medieval 3 -
Art
6. 0207116 Introduction to Museum and Heritage 3 -
Studies
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7. 0207117 Introduction to Archaeology 3 -
B: Table 34: Department Requirements / Compulsory: 45 Credit Hours / 15 Courses

Code Hours
1. 0207211 Research Methods for Museum 3 -
Studies
2. 0207212 Introduction to Islamic Art 3 -
3. 0207213 Renaissance to Modern Art 3 -
4. Cultural Tourism 3
0207214 -
5. 0207215 Modern and Contemporary Art 3 -
6. 0207216 Museum Management and 3 -

Marketing
7. Museums and the Tourism Industry 3
0207217 -
8. 0207218 History of Islamic 3 -

Architecture
9. 0207219 The Museum and Its Users 3 -
10. Collecting and Collections 3
0207330 -
11. 0207331 Museum and Education 3 -
12. 0207332 Managing and Caring for 3 -
Collections
13. 0207333 Student Exhibition Project 3 -
14. 0207401 Internship 3 -
15. 0207402 Special Graduation Project 3 -
C: Table 35: Department Requirements / Electives: 18H/ 6 Courses- Chosen from the
following list:

Code Hours
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1. 0207118 Museums in the Digital World 3 -
2. 0207119 Conservation and Management of Built 3 -
Heritage in the Gulf Region
3. 0207122 Art Gallery Practice in the Gulf Region 3 -
4. 0207124 Architectural Heritage in the Gulf Region 3 -
5. 0207126 Interpreting Collections 3 -

6. 0207128 Heritage of Arabic Scientific 3 -
Instruments
7. 0207130 Interpretation of Cultural 3 -
Recourses
8. 0207132 Management and conservation of 3 -
Heritage
9. 0207220 Heritage in The Gulf Region 3 -
10. 0207221 Digital and Virtual Museums 3 -
11. 0207222 Museum and Cultural Heritage Tour 3 -
Guiding
12. 0207224 Visual Cultures of Islam 3 -
13. 0207225 Contemporary Art and Culture 3 -
14. 0207227 Museums and the Community 3 -
15. 0207228 Digital Media and Curatorship 3 -
Study Plan: Course Distribution (2014-2018)
First Year
Fall Spring
Code Course Title Type Cr. Code Course Title Type Cr.
0104100 Islamic Culture 1 UR\C 3 1411100 Introduction to IT UR\C 3

0202112 English for Academic UR\C 3 TBA CR\C 3
Purposes
TBA CR\C 3 TBA CR\C 3
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0207111 Introduction to the DR\C 3 0207112 Introduction to DR\C 3
History of World Arts Islamic History &
University Elective 1 Civilizations
UR\E 3 0207113 Introduction to DR\C 3
Travel and Tourism
0207114 Introduction to DR\C 3

Social
Anthropology
Total 15 Total 18
Second Year
Fall Spring
Code Course Title Type Cr. Code Course Title Type Cr.
TBA CR\C 3 TBA CR\C 3
0207115 Introduction to DR\C 3 0207212 Introduction to DR\C 3

Ancient and Medieval Islamic Art
0207116 Art
Introduction to DR\C 3 0207213 Renaissance to DR\C 3
Museum and Heritage Modern Art
Studies
0207117 Introduction to DR\C 3 University Elective UR\E 3
Archaeology 2
0207211 Research Methods for DR\C 3 0207214 Cultural Tourism DR\C 3
Museum Studies
Total 15 Total 15
Third Year
Fall Spring
Code Course Title Type Cr. Code Course Title Typ Cr

e .
0201102 Arabic Language UR\C 3 University Elective 3 UR\E 3
Department Elective DR\E 3 Department Elective DR\E 3
0207215 Modern and DR\C 3 0207218 History of Islamic DR\C 3
Contemporary Art Architecture
0207216 Museum Management DR\C 3 0207219 The Museum and Its DR\C 3
and Marketing Users
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0207217 Museums and the DR\C 3 0207330 Collecting and DR\C 3
Tourism Industry Collections
Total 15 Total 15
Fourth Year
Fall Spring
Code Course Title Type Cr. Code Course Title Typ Cr

University Elective 4 Department Elective e .
UR\E 3 DR\E 3
0207331 Museum and Education DR\C 3 0207402 Special Graduation DR\C 3

Project
0207332 Managing and Caring DR\C 3 0207333 Student Exhibition DR\C 3

for Collections Project
0207401 Internship DR\C 3 Department Elective DR\E 3
Department Elective DR\E 3 Department Elective DR\E 3
Total 15 Total 15
UR\C: University Requirement: Compulsory, UR\E: University Requirement: Elective, CR\C: College
Requirement: Compulsory, CR\E: College Requirement: Elective, DR\C: Department Requirement:
Compulsory, DR\E: Department Requirement: Elective, DR\S: Department Requirement:
Supporting.
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Department of International Relations
Personnel
Chairperson Abdel Rahman Ahmed Abdel Rahman
Hala Yahia Maher Administrative Assistant
Asma Mohammed Qasem Internship Officer
History
The International Relations Program has received accreditation from the Ministry of
Higher Education and Scientific Research in the United Arab Emirates in 2011 and was
launched at the beginning of the 2011-2012 academic year.
Vision
Provision of leadership in high quality research, undergraduate and graduate
education, and community service in the field of International Relations.
Mission
Providing our students and practitioners in the field of International Relations with
the knowledge, skills, and expertise that enable them to understand the questions of
conflict and cooperation in the field of International Relations.
• Providing our students with a milieu to practice acquired skills that prepare them
for future workplace roles in International Relations.
• Developing in our students the capacity to come up with innovative ways to deal
with issues that they may encounter in their future roles as practitioners and/or
academicians in the field of International Relations.
The International Relations Program aims to accomplish the following goals:

1) Provide students with a sound understanding of the history, theories, and
practice of International Relations by exposing them to a wide range of courses
in the field.
2) Develop students’ understanding of the factors of cooperation, competition, and
conflict among nations in the international system.
3) Provide students with expertise or specialized knowledge of particular relevance
or significance to the United Arab Emirates and the Arab Gulf region.
4) Develop students’ critical and analytical abilities to help them pursue graduate
studies in International Relations.
5) Contribute to preparing students for future careers in arears related to national
and regional security, diplomacy, foreign policy, and other areas relevant to the
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practice of International Relations.
6) Provide students with opportunities to gain practical experience through
international travel and/or internships that are relevant to International
Relations.
Program Learning Outcomes
By the end of successful completion of the program, students should be able to:
1) Identify the principal theoretical approaches to the study of international
relations, and the relationships between them.
2) Discuss international institutions and forces that drive the behaviors of various
actors in international relations.
3) Analyze international affairs by using theoretical concepts and ideas from more
than one international relations-related discipline.
4) Evaluate and apply diverse perspectives to complex subjects within natural and
human systems in the face of multiple and even conflicting positions.
5) Describe the impact of international events and systems at the regional,
national, and local levels in at least one major area of the world.
6) Apply qualitative and quantitative methods and problem-solving skills to analyze
studies dealing with some aspect(s) of international relations.
7) Analyze alternative systems of governance throughout the Arab Gulf region and
other parts of the world that are of particular significance to the United Arab
Emirates and the Arab Gulf region.
• Diplomatic missions
• Regional and international organizations
• Political analysts in the media (the press, radio and television)
• Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
• Governmental institutions
To be admitted into the International Relations Program, students must satisfy the
admission criteria stipulated in the University section on Admissions in this bulletin.
Program Overview
A student undertaking this program must complete a total of 123 credits covering
University Requirements (UR), College Requirements (CR), and Program
Requirements (PR). The following table outlines credit allocation for each degree
requirement.
B.A. in (123 Credits)
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UR CR PR Total
Electives Credits 12 0 51 63
Total 24 15 84 123

III.Program Requirements
The program requirements consists of 84 credit hours of courses divided into four sets
as described below.
Mandatory Core Courses

This set consists of the following 33 credit hours.

0205101 Introduction to International Relations 3
0205110 Introduction to Political Science 3
0205160 Introduction to Comparative Politics 3
0205204 Political Theory 3
0205300 International Law 3
0205320 International Security 3
0205200 Research Methods 3
0205280 Theory of International Relations 3
0205345 International Political Economy 3
0205390 Foreign Policy 3
0205340 Diplomacy 3
Elective Courses
Students are required to take 51 credits for elective courses, 24 credits chosen from
Group I, 24 credits from Group II and 3 credits from Group III as indicated in the table
below.
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Group I – Choose 24 credits (8 courses)
0205220 World Perspective 3
0205281 Globalization 3
0205301 Conflict In The World 3
0205310 International Organization 3
0205330 International Human Rights 3
0205370 International Terrorism 3
0205311 Environment and Sustainable 3
0205270 Development
Refugees and Displacement 3
0205440 Selected Topics in International Relations 3
0205499 Independent Study 3
Group II – Choose 24 credits (8 courses)
0205100 Governance in the UAE 3
0205201 Homeland Security 3
0205240 Comparative Governments of GCC 3
0205260 Arab World in International Relations 3
0205250 Islamic Political System 3
0205255 Islamic World in International Relations 3
0205287 American National Government 3
0205333 Great Powers Foreign Policy 3
0205225 Middle East in International Relations 3
0205309 Political Economy of the Middle East 3 0205225
0205377 EU’s International Relations 3
0205379 China in International Relations 3
0205381 Japan in International Relations 3
0205382 Africa in International Relations 3
0205383 Russia in International Relations 3
0205384 Central Asia in International Relations 3
0205385 Latin America in International Relations 3
0205386 East Asia in International Relations 3
0205387 Turkey in International Relations 3
0205388 The Palestinian Question 3
Group III – Choose 3 credits (1 course)
0205350 National Internships 3
0205351 International Internships 3
0205352 International Programs 3
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Study Plan
The International Relations program encompasses 123 credit hours distributed over
four years, 8 semesters of study. The following study plan serves as a roadmap for a
smooth progression toward graduation.
Year 1 - Freshman, Semester 1 (12 Credits)

0101100 Islamic Culture 3
0205101 Introduction to International Relations 3
Year 1 - Freshman, Semester 2 (15 Credits)

University Requirement Elective -1 3
0141110 Introduction to IT 3
1
0205110 Introduction to Political Science 3
0205160 Introduction to Comparative Politics 3
02xxxxx College Requirement -1 3
Year 2 - Sophomore, Semester 3 (18 Credits)

0205204 Political Theory 3
0205xxx Department Elective-1 3
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Year 2 - Sophomore, Semester 4 (15 Credits)
0205280 Theory of International Relations 3
0205xxx Department Elective-1 3
0205xxx Department Elective -2 3
0201203 Art of Writing in Arabic 3
Year 3 - Junior, Semester 5 (18 Credits)

0205300 International Law 3
0205320 International Security 3
Year 3 - Junior, Semester 6 (15 Credits)

0205345 International Political Economy 3
02xxxxx College Requirement-5 3
0205390 Foreign Policy 3
Year 3 - Junior, Summer session (3 Credits)

Year 4 - Senior, Semester 7I (15 Credits)

0205340 Diplomacy 3
Year 4 - Senior, Semester 8 (12 Credits)

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Mandatory Courses
Description of the 33 credit hours, 11 mandatory core courses are given below.
0205101 Introduction to International Relations (3-0:3)

The course introduces students to the field of International Relations (IR), in terms of
its richness, complexity, and multifaceted nature. The course will give special
attention to the theoretical foundations of IR that will help students and practitioners
to understand the field. It will also concentrate on the level of analysis, the
international system, actors, power-politics, and the future of IR in the Twenty-First
Century.
0205110 Introduction to Political Science (3-0:3)

This course introduces students to the basic concepts, institutions, processes, and
theories of political science. Concepts such as state, society, government, the political
system, political behavior, power, and authority will be discussed thoroughly to
provide students with a solid foundation necessary to prepare them for future course
work in the field.
0205160 Introduction to Comparative Politics (3-0:3)

This course compares national governments in terms of their political system,
institutions, structures, and the process of development, modernization,
democratization, political culture, nationalism, and state-society relations.
0205200 Research Methods (3-0:3)

The goal of this course is to introduce students to the relevant concepts, theories, and
practices that together comprise political science research methods, including
epistemology, ontology, qualitative and quantitative methods, and statistics.
0205204 Political Theory (3-0:3)

This course introduces students to the major contributions of political philosophers
spanning from ancient Greece, through the Middle Ages to the Enlightenment Age.
Major works of Plato, Aristotle, Cicero, St. Augustine, and St. Thomas Aquinas will be
surveyed.
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0205280 Theory of International Relations (3-0:3)
This course introduces students to the major theories in International Relations. The
course surveys the development of the field, its scope, and its methods.
0205300 International Law (3-0:3)

This course introduces students to International Law in terms of its theoretical
foundations, development, institutions, and enforcement.
0205320 International Security (3-0:3)

This course is a survey of the main theoretical foundations of International Security as
a sub-field in International Relations. It also addresses main issues of debate in the
fields of defense, offence, peace, peacemaking, peace keeping, strategies, tactics,
Weapons of Mass Destruction, and arms reduction.
0205345 International Political Economy (IPE) (3-0:3)

This course provides students with an in-depth understanding of the politics of
International Economic Relations. It introduces students to the main theoretical
approaches in the field as well as deals with trade relations, international finance,
economic assistance, and international economic organization.
0205390 Foreign Policy (3-0:3)

This course deals with foreign policy in terms of its goals, institutions, and processes.
Its main goal is to provide students with an in-depth understanding of the foreign
policy making processes, of the actors who influence the making of foreign policy, and
its goals and challenges.
0205340 Diplomacy (3-0:3)

This course introduces students to the art of diplomacy in terms of its history,
foundations, approaches, models, and goals. It deals with major concepts like
diplomatic recognition, negotiations, foreign policy, and bilateral relations.
Elective Courses
Group – I: Description of Group I electives follows.
0205220 World Perspective (3-0:3)

The main goal of this course is to introduce students to some of the major issues and
regional problems in world affairs today. Class material is drawn primarily from
international relations and political science, although we will also consider insights
gleaned from history, culture, and economics. Issues to be covered include:
globalization, democratization, international security, terrorism and political violence,
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ethnic conflicts, human rights, refugees, and the environment.
0205270 Refugees and Displacement (3-0:3)

This course examines the causes and the forces that create the phenomenon of
refugees and displacement. It also explores global efforts to respond to refugee and
displaced people. Since WWI, displacement has become a recurring phenomenon in
world affairs as millions of people were forced out of their homelands due to war,
development, natural disasters, and other forces.
0205281 Globalization (3-0:3)

The main goal of this course is to introduce students to the concept and institution of
globalization. It will focus mainly on the three aspects of globalization: economic,
political, and cultural globalization.
0205301 Conflict in the World (3-0:3)

This course examines the topic of World Conflict in terms of the root causes of war,
its destructive impacts on humans and society, and the mechanisms of war prevention
and peacemaking.
0205310 International Organization (3-0:3)

This course introduces students to the international organization in terms of its
structure, processes, and its impact on international relations. It deals with both
governmental and non-governmental institutions and their impact on international
affairs. Special attention will be devoted to the United Nations and its role in world
affairs.
0205311 Environment & Sustainable Development (3-0:3)

This course introduces students to the concept of economic development and the
efforts of creating a balanced growth without compromising the environment or
depleting natural resources. It also deals with the current global trends toward
environmental protection and the efficient use of global resources.
0205330 International Human Rights (3-0:3)

This course provides students with an in-depth understanding of human rights in
terms of origins, types, development, institutions, obstacles, etc. It also deals with
major international agreements and covenants that govern human rights worldwide,
such as the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights and the Geneva Convention.
0205370 International Terrorism (3-0:3)

This course introduces students to political violence and terrorism in terms of
theories, forms, causal factors, goals, and consequences. Terrorism and political
violence have been a part of human condition since the beginning of recorded history.
Terror and mass killings have become recurring realties throughout the world, and it
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is essential to understand their root causes and patterns.
0205440 Selected Topics in International Relations (3-0:3)

This course introduces students to an in-depth understanding of a selected group of
topics. Issues to be considered include global warming, international debt, and
sustainable development.
0205499 Independent Study (3-0:3)

This course is designed to provide individual students with the opportunity to study in
detail certain issues in international relations. In coordination with a faculty member,
students sign up for the class, and coordinate with their supervisors on a list of
readings and evaluation mechanisms.
Group – II: Description of Group II electives follows
0205100 UAE’s Political System (3-0:3)

This course introduces students to the political system of the United Arab Emirates in
terms of its modern history, state structure, institutions, branches, authorities and the
foreign policy of the UAE.
0205201 Homeland Security (3-0:3)

This course deals with homeland security, and identifies threats that undermine
stability and social peace. It also deals with nation’s efforts to combat threats that
target the homeland, and the efforts of national, regional, and local authorities to
confront such threats.
0205225 Middle East in International Relations (3-0:3)

This course examines the governments and politics of the Middle East with a particular
focus on political Islam. In doing so, it combines the subject and methods of history,
geography, political science, religion, and political philosophy. The primary goal of this
course is to develop the analytical skills, conceptual tools, and historical foundations
necessary to understand Middle East politics.
0205240 Comparative Governments of the GCC (3-0:3)

This course is devoted to the study of the political systems of the Gulf Cooperation
Council’s member states, as well as to the understanding of the GCC’s structure and
role in regional stability and development. The class will compare and contrast the
political systems in the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain,
and Qatar.
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0205250 Islamic Political Systems (3-0:3)
This course is devoted to the study of Islam, the Islamic state, governance in Islam,
authority, and state-society relations. Major texts, historical perspectives, and schools
of thought will be examined in the study of Islam and its politics such as the Holy
Quran, the Prophet’s Sunna, and the practice of the Islamic Caliphate throughout
history.
0205255 Islamic World in International Relations (3-0:3)

This course examines the significance of the Islamic world in international relations. It
also examines international Islamic institutions in terms of their mission, their role,
and their accomplishments. In addition, it examines challenges and opportunities that
confront the Islamic world in world politics.
0205260 The Arab World in International Relations (3-0:3)

This course is devoted to the study of the political systems of the Gulf Cooperation
Council’s member states, as well as to the understanding of the GCC’s structure and
role in regional stability and development. The class will compare and contrast the
political systems in the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain,
and Qatar.
0205287 American National Government (3-0:3)

This course is designed to introduce students to the foundation, structure,
organization and functioning of the [North] American National Government. It will
examine the three major branches of the government: executive, legislative, and
judicial, as well as the [North] American foreign and defense policy. The ultimate goal
is to develop the analytical skills, conceptual tools, and historical foundations
necessary to understand [North] American politics.
0205333 Foreign Policy of the Great Powers (3-0:3)
This course is a survey of the foreign policy of Great Powers. It includes the study of
the making of foreign policy in the United States of America, Britain, France, Russia,
and China.
0205377 EU’s International Relations (3-0:3)

The objective of this course is to familiarize students with the politics of Europe with
special attention to the European Union in terms of its origins, types of cooperation,
and the future of integration in Europe. The EU, and subsequently the European
Community, are considered to be the most successful integration experiences in
International Relations, and therefore have had significant impact on world affairs
since the end of WWII.
0205379 China in International Relations (3-0:3)

This course provides an in-depth understanding of the Chinese political system in
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terms of its modern history, regime- type, institutions, authorities, the rising of China
and its foreign policy. It also examines China’s global engagement with special
attention to Chinese-Gulf and Middle Eastern relations.
0205381 Japan in International Relations (3-0:3)

This course familiarizes students with Japan in terms of its history, culture, politics,
economic development, and its foreign policy. Understanding Japan is vital in order
for students to grasp the depth of the country’s history, economic rise, and the
delicate balance Japan is maintaining in a rapidly changing Asia.
0205382 Africa in International Relations (3-0:3)

This course examines Africa’s status and role in international affairs. It deals with
issues such as colonialism, post- colonialism, state formation, political violence, and
the prospects of economic development, stability, and peace, Great Power rivalry in
Africa, and the future of the continent.
0205383 Russia in International Relations (3-0:3)

This course explores the modern political history of Soviet and Post-Soviet Russia in
terms of ideology, power, authority, state-society relations, minorities, foreign policy,
economic development, armament, disarmament, and the future of Russia in
international relations.
0205384 Central Asia in International Relations (3-0:3)

The goal of this course is to familiarize students with the politics, modern history, and
culture of Central Asian Counties: Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kirgizstan,
and Tajikistan. It also seeks to highlight the cultural, ethnic, and religious links
between the Middle East and Central Asia.
0205385 Latin America in International Relations (3-0:3)

This course introduces students to the richness of Latin America in terms of its history,
culture, resources, and the remarkable growth of some Latin American countries. It
also deals with topics such as native Latin American empires and peoples, European
colonization, independence, post-independence era, revolutions, political stability,
and economic development.
0205387 Turkey in World Affairs (3-0:3)

This course examines Turkey’s role in international relation. It deals with topics such
as the Islamic Caliphate, secular Turkey, post-WWII Turkey, state, society, foreign
policy, the rise of Turkey, and Turkish-Middle Eastern relations.
0205388 The Palestinian Question (3-0:3)

This course deals with the occupation of Palestine and the struggle of the Palestinian
people for self-determination and statehood over the past eighty years. It deals with
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topics such as the Israeli occupation of Palestine and subsequent wars, the peace
process and its future. It also deals with the political structures and processes of the
Palestinian National Authority.
0205386 East Asian Politics (3-0:3)

This course familiarizes students with East Asia, the most densely populated region in
the world with the fastest growing economies. It focuses on China, Japan, North
Korea, South Korea, Taiwan, the US, and their interrelations, as well as East Asia’s
economic relations and regional organizations, like ASEAN and APEC. The course will
also discuss issues such as culture, history, politics, human rights, nationalism,
democratization, and governance.
Group – III: Description of Group III electives follows.
0205350 National Internships (3-0:3)

The objective of the National Internships is to provide students with the opportunity
to gain a first-hand practical experience in a national institution. Students are required
to contact local and national governmental institutions, local businesses, NGOs and
alike to conduct a practical experience equivalent to (3) credit hours.
0205351 International Internships (3-0:3)

The objective of the International Internships is to provide students with the
opportunity to obtain practical experience with an international organization such as
the GCC, the Organization of Islamic States, The Arab League, the United Nations, the
World Bank, and the International Monetary Fund.
0205352 International Programs (3-0:3)

Each student at the Department of International Relations is highly encouraged to
take part in the international programs organized by the department. The goal of
international programs is to provide students with the opportunity to gain first-hand
understanding to a specific issue in international relations. International programs will
visit Arab countries, Islamic countries, Africa, Russia, Central Asia, China, Japan, and
the Americas.
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Education Department
Vision
The vision of the Department of Education is to provide quality education in preparing
future teachers and school leaders to serve local, regional and international schools.
Mission
The mission is to engage educational practitioners professional in learning at graduate
level hers and school administrators. The department shall provide educational
provision for modules including theoretical and practical courses; these include:
First: General preparation through the provision of courses in curriculum and
instruction, educational psychology and technology education.
Second: Professional training preparation related to curriculum design, teaching
methods and school administration.
Third: Department programs will attempt to provide a holistic education relying on
various teaching approaches and methods to engage teachers in teaching and learning
Fourth: The Department will seek to develop its graduate programs in areas of
Teaching and Learning and School Leadership.
Objectives
The Department of Education aims to:

1) Preparing the teachers academically and professionally to work in the public and
private educational sector.
2) Participate in the development of curriculum and teacher standards and
competency standards for teachers and school leaders.
3) Participate and produce opportunities for students, teachers and school leaders
that contribute and to a learning community.
4) Provide students with research skills to enable them to carry research studies in
education.
5) Provide professional services that contribute to the continuous teacher
development at all levels.
Current Programs
Diploma level:
The department offers a professional diploma program in teaching.
Bachelor level:
The Department offers service courses to the bachelor's degree programs for the
College and University.
The department shall align its program learning outcomes with the common
descriptors (outcomes) of the QF Emirates learning outcomes
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A. Knowledge – Students will be able to:
1) Demonstrate a critical understanding of the principal theories, principles
and concepts in School Leadership
2) Demonstrate a critical awareness of ethical issues in School Leadership
B. Skills – Students will be able to:

3) Plan effective instruction to maximize student learning.
4) Use current and emerging technologies in educational ways.
C. Autonomy and responsibility– Students will be able to:

5) Take leadership initiative for positive change
6) Arrive at data-driven decision by systematically examining a variety of factors ad
resources
D. Self-development– Students will be able to:

7) Communicate with peers, more senior colleagues and specialists using
appropriate methods
E. Role in Context – Students will be able to:

8) Engage in research and scholarship by demonstrating the ability to contribute to
the exiting educational
The Department of Education provides a service to all students of the university

through three elective courses, including college requirement, the courses:
1) Foundations of Education (College Requirement - 3 credit hours) - 0206101.
2) Fundamentals of Islamic Education (University Requirement - 3 Credit Hours) -
0206102.
3) Principles of Psychology (University Requirement - 3 Credit Hours) - 0206103.
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College of Business
Administration
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College of Business Administration
Prof. Philip Molyneux Dean

Dr. Azaddin Salem Khalifa Vice Dean

Aaesha Ahmed Al Mehrezi Sr. Administrative Officer
Fazlur Rahman Administrative Assistant
Mohannad Adnan Administrative Assistant
Noora AlBloushi Administrative Assistant
Reed Ahmed Almail Administrative Assistant
Salwa El Nassar St. Outreach Officer
Muhammad Amjad Maqsood Sr. Lab Officer
Huda Mussad Qayed Lab Officer
Amna Al Suwaidi Administrative Assistant - MIS
Aisha Alhammadi Administrative Assistant - Management
Nawal Al Khzaimi Administrative Assistant - Finance & Economics
Amira El-Hamdani Administrative Assistant - Accounting
Ahlam Al Khayyal Sr. Internship Officer
Irtifaa Al Khatib Sr. Student Service Officer (EMBA)
Rawda Al Ali Administrative Assistant (MBA)
C.M. Faizullah Employee – Women’s Campus
Kunjahamed Kolkaran Employee – Men’s Campus
Contact Information
College of Business Administration, Building M5 & W5
University City
Sharjah, UAE
00971-6-5053501, 5050547
www.sharjah.ac.ae/
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Accreditation
All programs offered in the College of Business Administration are accredited
by the Ministry of Education (MOE) and the Association to Advance Collegiate
Schools of Business (AACSB).
History
The College of Business Administration (CBA) is one of the oldest and largest
colleges in the University having started in 1997 with 160 students. Currently
we have more than 1,000 students in the college with about 60% of the
students in the Women's College. We are located in one of the most
impressive campuses of any University in the world. The CBA has over the
years played its role in providing the Emirate of Sharjah and the UAE with
skilled managers to lead the astronomical developments in the region.
Organization Structure
The College of Business Administration is led by the College Dean, who is
responsible for the college to higher administration. He also represents the
College in all relevant committees. The effective management and decision
making in the college is achieved through a hierarchy that extends from
Department Committees to the College Council chaired by the Dean. The
College Council also includes the Assistant Dean, Department chairs and
Department representatives. The College Council serves as the ultimate forum
at the college level in which issues are discussed and decisions are made.
Further, and in addition to the Assistant Dean, a number of College
Committees chaired by senior faculty members assist the Dean in matters
related to curriculum and accreditation, research and graduate studies, faculty
selection and promotions, and student affairs. The organizational structure of
the college is presented in the following figure.
Vision
To be the leading business school in the region known for excellence in
teaching, research and community engagement.
Mission
The mission of the College of Business Administration is to serve the Sharjah
Community, the UAE and the region overall by enhancing the analytical and
overall intellectual skills of students. This will enable them to become high
achieving ethical professionals, business persons, public organization
figureheads and leaders in their community. All our students discover,
disseminate and preserve knowledge in a spirit of free and open intellectual
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inquiry throughout the College community. Students will continue to engage
in partnerships with community organizations in order to address the social
and economic challenges of Sharjah and the UAE region.
Goals
The College of Business Administration is led by the College Dean, who is
responsible for the College to higher administration. He also represents the
College in all relevant committees. The effective management and decision
making in the College is achieved through a hierarchy that extends from
Department committees to the College Council chaired by the Dean. The
College Council also includes the Assistant Dean, Department chairs and
Department representatives. The College Council serves as the ultimate forum
at the College level in which issues are discussed and decisions are made.
Further, and in addition to the Assistant Dean, a number of College
Committees chaired by senior faculty members assist the Dean in matters
related to curriculum and accreditation, research and graduate studies, faculty
selection and promotions, and student affairs.
Objectives
1) Produce graduates with academic excellence, analytical fervor and
entrepreneurial abilities
2) Recruit and retain high quality faculty
3) Improve the teaching and learning environment
4) Improve research productivity of the College
5) Ensure that College research is in the service of the community
6) Improve student satisfaction with College processes and programs
7) Increase relationship and cooperation with the community and
make programs relevant to the business community
8) Develop cooperation and solicit feedback with the alumni
9) Develop a spirit of cooperation and awareness with high schools.
Academic Programs
The College of Business Administration offers five Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
programs and one postgraduate degree (EMBA) program that lead to the
following degrees:
• Bachelor of Science in Accounting
• Bachelor of Science in Finance (two tracks)
- Business Finance Track
- Islamic Finance Track
• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (two concentrations)
- Concentration in Management
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- Concentration in Marketing
• Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems
• Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA)
• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Additionally, the College of Business Administration offers a 15-credit hours

minor in each of the following undergraduate programs - Accounting,
Economics, Finance, Public administration, Marketing, Management, and
Management Information System. Any student may choose to add a minor in
his/her study plan, provided that the minor is independent of his/her area of
specialization.
Any student who satisfies the university’s admission requirements as
stipulated in the Admission section of this bulletin and chooses to study in one
of the programs offered in the College of Business Administration shall be
admitted as a “General Business” student. After completing 36 credit hours in
the General Business program of which at least 18 credit hours are college
requirements and attaining a GPA of 2.0 or above, the student may be
admitted to continue in one of the college majors pending availability of seats
in the desired major and subject to taking and receiving a grade of “C” in the
major perquisite course indicated below.
Accounting Accounting (1)
Finance Accounting (1)/Financial Management
Management Principles of Management
Marketing Principles of Marketing
Students are strongly advised to refer and carefully review the admissions
section of the University bulletin for admission and degree requirements as
well as all related academic policies.
Each degree program comprises three categories – university requirements
(UR), college requirements (CR) and program requirements (PR). The
university and college requirements are common to all departments in the
College of Business Administration. Each department has its own required and
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elective courses. The credit hours allocations for each program are shown in
the following table:
B.Sc. in Accounting (123 Credit)

UR CR PR Total
Mandatory Courses 15 48 21 84
Electives Courses 9 6 9 24
Minor Courses* - - 15 15
Total 24 54 45 123
B.Sc. in Finance – Business Finance Track (123 Credits)

UR CR PR Total
Total 24 54 45 123
B.Sc. in Finance – Islamic Banking Track (123 Credit)

UR CR PR Total
Minor Courses - - - -
Islamic Banking Track - - 21* 21
Total 24 54 45 123
*15 credits mandatory and 6 credits electives
B.Sc. in Business Administration - Management or Marketing (123

Credits)
UR CR PR Total
Total 24 54 45 123
B.Sc. in Management Information Systems (123 Credit Hours)

UR CR PR Total
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Total 24 54 45 123
A. Remedial Courses
Students whose high school certificate’s track is Literature must take a
Remedial Mathematics or University Requirement Mathematics course.
Student whose High School certificates is in Science may directly take the
Business Mathematics course.
B. Mandatory Courses
Every student in the College of Business Administration – irrespective of
specialization– is required to complete 54 (46+6) credit hours of General
Business courses. These courses consist of foundation and skill courses
required of all business students. Following are the 16 mandatory courses for
48 credit hours.
Course # Title CrHrs Prerequisite

1440162 Business Mathematics 3 Note 1
1440264 Business Statistics 3 1440162
0308151 Principles of Microeconomics 3 None
0308252 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 0301151
0301120 Accounting 1: Financial 3 None
Accounting
0301211 Accounting 2: Managerial 3 0301120
Accounting
0308230 Financial Management 3 None
0302160 Principles of Management 3 None
0302170 Principles of Marketing 3 None
0302250 Legal Environment of Business 3 0302160
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0302254 Business Communication 3 0202112
0302350 Ethics and Islamic Values in 3 0302250
Business
0302361 Operations and Supply Chain 3 1440264
1
Management
0302461 Research Methods2 3 1440264
0302467 Strategic Management 3 Senior Standing
0303130 Introduction to MIS 3 None
1
Equivalent to 0302311 Operations Management
2
Equivalent to 0302461 - Business Research Methods and 0302473 -
Marketing Research Methods.
C. Elective Core Courses

Each Student in the College must successfully complete 6 credit hours from
the following:
Course Title CrHrs Prerequisite

0301327 Taxation and Zakat 3 0301120
0308450 Money and Banking 3 0301252
0308461 Credit Analysis and Lending 3 0308230
Management
0302383 Business and Government 3 0302160
0302354 Internship in Business 3 Note 1
0303228 E-Business 3 0303130
Note 1: Minimum 75 Credit Hours/ Department Approval

Requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree are program-specific. They
encompass three categories: Major core Mandatory courses, major core elective
courses and minor courses. The program requirements for the bachelor degrees in the
different Business Administration majors are given hereafter. Details and titles of
relevant courses are included in the Student’s Study Plan (SSP) that every Business
Administration student will have.
Course Coding
Courses offered in the College of Business Administration are assigned numbers of the
form 030XABC where:
X 1: Accounting
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2: Marketing and Management
3: Management Information System
8: Finance and Economic
6.Executive Master of Business Administration
7. Master of Business Administration
ABC Program specific course number described in the program

sections
Department of Accounting
Personnel
Chairperson: Magdi El Bannany
Associate Professors: Magdi El Bannany
Assistant Professors: Mohamed Salem, Walaa Elkeslish, Alhashmi

Aboubaker Ali, Irsyadillah Abu Bakar Dallah (Visiting)
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Vision
To be the department of Accounting of choice in the region for aspirant students,
professionals, and scholars for its commitment to learning and scholarship.
Mission
To create and sustain an environment where responsive business scholars educate
responsible learners to advance their personal and professional aspirations in the
field of Accounting and Auditing.
Objectives
The objectives of the Department of Accounting are:
1) Design academic programs as platforms for further advancement of our
graduates
2) Hire and support responsive scholars/educators
3) Attract aspirant students
4) Develop a supportive intellectual, professional and learning environment
5) Develop engaging intellectual and learning experiences
6) Expand college-society initiatives by working closely with key stakeholders
7) Reinforce the crafting of a distinctive college identity.
Goals
1) To record, analyze, interpret and communicate accounting information
2) To apply contemporary accounting tools
3) To acquire social and communication skills needed for a business career (using IT,
teamwork, presentation and research skills)
4) To understand and respond to ethical/professional obligation and engage in
continuous education.
Students have the opportunity to hold jobs at All public and business organization
such as:
Public accounting firms, financial institutions, e.g., banks, insurance companies,
Business and industrial corporations, Governmental agencies, and not-for-profit
organizations and Sole proprietorships, partnerships and corporations. Expected
Accounting positions include:
• Financial accountant
• Cost accountant
• Certified public accountant
• Financial consultant
• Insurance adjuster
• Auditor
• Public accountant
• Financial controller
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• Payroll accountant
• Managerial accountant
• Internal auditor
• Tax accountant
• Management consultant and others.
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting requires the satisfactory
completion of a minimum of 123 semester hours of credit with a minimum
cumulative GPA of 2.00. The program consists of the categories listed in the
table below.
B.Sc. in Accounting (123 Credits)

UR CR PR Total
Mandatory Core Course 15 48 21 84
Electives Core Courses 9 6 9 24
Minor Courses - - 15 15
Total 24 54 45 123
These are the courses that must be taken by all students at the University,
regardless of their major. Descriptions are presented in the introductory pages
of the College of Business Administration section in this bulleting.

specialization – is required to complete 54 credit hours of General Business
courses 48 credit hours are Mandatory core courses and 6 credits core elective
courses. These courses consist of foundation and skill courses required of all
business students. Descriptions are presented in the introductory pages of the
College of Business Administration section in this bulletin.

The Department of Accounting requires students to take 30 credit hours in the
specialization and 15 credit hours to be used from a minor from an approved
list. The specialization courses are divided into Mandatory and elective
courses as follows.

The list of the mandatory core courses of the Accounting program encompasses the
21 credit hours summarized in the table below.
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s
0301310 Cost and Management Accounting 3 0301211
0301321 Financial Reporting I 3 0301120
0301322 Financial Reporting II 3 0301321
0301325 International Accounting 3 0301321
0301343 Accounting Information Systems 3 0301120
0301428 Internal Audit 3 0301322
0301429 Accounting Seminar 3 0301322
B. Elective Core Courses

The Accounting program requires nine credit hours of core elective courses chosen
from the following list:
Course # Course Title CrHrs Prerequisites

0301324 Government and Non-Profit Accounting 3 0301120
(Arabic)
0301414 Advanced Management Accounting 3 0301211
0301420 Advanced Financial Accounting 3 0301322
0301421 Auditing Principles 3 0301322
0301425 Financial Statement Analysis 3 0301120
0301426 Special Topics in Accounting 3 0301322
0301329 Internship in Accounting 3 Note 1
Study Plan (123 Credits)

The study plan for Accounting Program is presented in the table below. The plan
shows that the students can normally complete the program within eight regular
semesters over a period of four academic years.
Year 1, First Level (Freshman), Semester 1 (15 Credits)

University Requirements (1) 3
0302160 Principles of Management 3
0301120 Financial Accounting (1) 3
Year 1, First Level (Freshman),Semester 2 (15 Credits)
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0302170 Principles of Marketing 3
0303130 Introduction to MIS 3

0301211 Managerial Accounting (2) 3
0308151 Principles of Microeconomics 3
0308230 Financial Management 3
1440162 Business Mathematics 3 1440100
0302254 Business Communication 3

0301321 Financial Reporting (1) 3
0308252 Principles of Macroeconomics 3
0302250 Legal Environment of Business 3
0301310 Cost and Management Accounting 3
University Requirement (7) 3

0301322 Financial Reporting (2) 3
1440264 Business Statistics 3
0301343 Accounting Information Systems 3
Minor (1) 3
College Elective (1) 3
Ethics and Islamic Values in 3
0302350
Business
0301325 International Accounting 3
0302361 Operations and Supply Chain 3
Management
Program Elective (1) 3
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Minor (2) 3

0301428 Internal Audit 3
Minor (3) 3
Minor (4) 3

Minor (5) 3
0301429 Accounting Seminar 3
0302467 Strategic Management 3
Course coding
Accounting program courses are designated by numbers of the form 0301ABC

where:
A Year (level)
B Areas (as follows)
0:
1:
2:
3:
C Course sequence in area
Course Description
Descriptions of all courses offered by the Accounting program are given
below.
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0301120 Accounting (1) Financial Accounting (3-0:3)
Prerequisite: None
This course introduces students to accounting concepts underlying financial
statements. It focuses on the analysis, measurement and reporting of business
transactions to users of financial statements. It also examines the uses and
limitations of accounting information for investment and credit decisions.
0301211 Accounting (2): Managerial Accounting (3-0:3)

This course examines the role of accounting information in managing
organizations. It focuses on concepts and techniques used in planning
operations, controlling activities, decision making and performance
evaluation.
0301310 Cost and Management Accounting (3-0-3)

This course examines the techniques, systems, and procedures applicable to
the use of accounting information for planning, control and decision-making.
Topics include cost accumulation and allocation, product and process costing,
activity-based costing, transfer pricing, flexible budgeting and variance
analysis.
0301321 Financial Reporting I (3-0:3)

This course builds on and extends the material covered in accounting (1):
Financial Accounting. It covers the conceptual framework of accounting and
organizations involved in setting accounting standards, measurement and
disclosure issues of financial reports, and the theory and practice of
accounting for assets.
0301322 Financial Reporting II (3-0:3)

This course discusses the theory and practice of accounting for liabilities,
shareholders' equity and earnings per share, leases and pension accounting.
It covers applicable accounting standards, measurement and related
disclosure issues.
0301324 Government and Non-Profit Accounting (Arabic) (3-0:3)

This course introduces the theory and concepts underlying financial
accounting, control, and reporting in the UAE governmental and non-profit
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organizations. It focuses on budgeting and accounting for governmental
revenues and expenditures.
0301325 International Accounting (3-0:3)

This course provides a theoretical background about the effect of the
institutional and cultural factors on accounting rules and practices around the
world. It discusses different accounting systems and the need for
harmonization of accounting standards. It also covers an implementation of a
selective of accounting practices under international financial reporting
standards.
0301327 Taxation and Zakat (3-0:3)

This course introduces the principles of the Islamic system of taxation (Zakat
accounting) and how this system differs from the western taxation systems. It
addresses sources of income that are subject to taxation, measurement of
income and wealth, taxation rates, tax exemptions, and the role of the state
in collecting and distributing taxes.
0301343 Accounting Information Systems (3-0:3)

This course examines the role and function of computerized accounting
information systems in processing business transactions and storing
accounting data necessary for planning, decision-making and control of
organizations. The course also deals with designing, creating, and marinating
accounting records.
0301414 Advanced Management Accounting (3-0:3)

This course builds on and extended the material covered in cost and
management accounting. It covers statistical cost estimation techniques,
theory of constraints, and decision-making under uncertainty, variance
investigation decisions, performance evaluation, and current trends in
management accounting.
0301420 Advanced Financial Accounting (3-0:3)

This course examines the theory and practice of accounting for inter-
corporate investments, business combinations, consolidation of financial
statements, foreign currency translation, segment and interim reporting.
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0301421 Auditing Principles (3-0:3)
This course examines auditing concepts and methodology underlying audits of
financial statements in terms of current practice and standards. It covers
auditing standards, audit evidence, review and testing of internal controls, and
types of financial audit reports.
0301425 Financial Statement Analysis (3-0:3)

This course introduces and analyses the relationship between business
activities (planning, financing, investing and operating) and financial
statements. It demonstrates popular tools and techniques in analyzing and
interpreting financial statements with an emphasis on the need of users’ of
financial statements.
0301426 Special Topics in Accounting (3-0:3)

This course is designed to meet special educational interests of students.
Special topics might include business valuation, contract and venture
accounting, petroleum accounting, partnership and branch accounting,
accounting for the environment, and segment and interim reporting.
0301428 Internal Audit (3-0:3)

The course provides students' with variety of contents associated with internal
audit. It covers issues such as professional ethics and internal audit standards,
relation between internal audit and independent audit, role of internal audit
in businesses administration, internal control and risk management. The
course is an introduction to internal auditing, and its role in the modern
corporation. Topics include internal auditing standards, scope,
responsibilities, ethics, controls, techniques, and reporting practices. Various
techniques are used to study internal auditing theory and practice; these may
include the use of problem sets and case studies.
0301429 Accounting Seminar (3-0:0)

This course is designed as a capstone experience before entering the
workplace. Students will use previously prepared knowledge to make
informed judgments, identify and apply analytical and critical skills to
effectively communicate this information to others both orally and in writing.
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The course prepares students for (1) completing degree requirements; (2)
qualifying for an accounting job; and (3) understanding accounting theories.
The course exposes students to real life cases centered on contemporary
issues in accounting.
0301329 Internship in Accounting (3-0:0)

Prerequisite: Minimum 75 Credit Hours and Department Approval
During the period of internship, the students are employed and supervised by
firms and participate in various types of accounting work in accordance with a
plan approved by the department and the college. A student must complete
eight weeks of training during regular working hours of the firm. This course
can be taken during the summer between the student's junior and senior year.
Accounting Minor
The Department of Accounting offers a minor in Accounting to students

studying a major independent of Accounting. This minor benefit all Business
Administration students, particularly those who are majoring in management
information system, marketing, finance, public administration, and business
management. It will help them to:
• Improve their marketability
• Identify, select, and evaluate business problems
• Be one of the people in the organization who can successfully interact
and work with accounting professionals.
To satisfy the minor requirement, students must successfully complete 15

credit hours from the following courses:

#
0301310 Cost and Management Accounting 3 0301211
0301321 Financial Reporting I 3 0301120
0301322 Financial Reporting II 3 0301321
0301324 Government and Non-Profit Accounting 3 0301120
(Arabic)
0301325 International Accounting 3 0301321
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0301425 Financial Statement Analysis 3 0301120
0301428 Internal Audit 3 0301322
0301414 Advanced Management Accounting 3 0301211
0301420 Advanced Financial Accounting 3 0301322
0301426 Special Topics in Accounting 3 0301322
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Department of Finance and Economics
Personnel
Chairperson Atif Awad Abdallah
Professors Hussein Al-Tamimi, Philip Molyneux,

Selahattin Dibooglu
Associate Professors Mohammad Qasem Al Shboul, M. Azhar Hussain
Assistant Professors Atif Awad Abdallah, Andi Duqi, Mohammed

Warsame, Mohamed Albaity
Lecturer Ray Mallek
Vision
To be the department of Finance and Economics of choice in the region for
aspirant students, professionals, and scholars for its commitment to learning
and scholarship.
Mission
The department’s mission is to create and sustain an environment where
responsive business scholars educate responsible learners in the fields of
Finance and Economics to advance their aspirations in service of their society.
Objectives
The objectives of the Department of Finance and Economics are:
graduates
4) Develop a supportive intellectual, professional & learning environment
5) Develop engaging intellectual & learning experiences
6) Expand college-society initiatives by working closely with key stakeholders
7) Reinforce the crafting of a distinctive college identity
Goals
1) To provide students with a conceptual knowledge and understanding of finance
and its applications to real world settings.
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2) To emphasize the importance of linking theory and practice by studying the
major finance models and getting students trained by the most successful
financial institutions in the UAE
3) To understand the regulatory and ethical aspects of the Finance industry.
4) To be familiar with cultural and global aspects of Finance and their applications
in the UAE/Gulf area
5) To be able to use quantitative methods and information technology in the
Finance area.
A degree in Finance will provide students with the necessary background to
embark on wide variety of careers in finance such as:
Corporate Finance: Graduates employed in financial management work in any

of several capacities. They may handle cash and working capital, do project
analysis for a firm's investment decisions, or involved in raising funds in the
capital markets or managing risks.
Investments: Graduates who are employed in investments work as stock

brokers, bond brokers, traders, or in company research and investment
analysis.
Banking: Graduates employed in the banking sector serve as loan officers, or
credit analysts. They also help manage customers' money through the trust
department or the bank's funds through its investment arm.
Financial Planning Consultation: Graduates employed in the area of financial

planning consultation generally work with clients to determine the best mix of
investments and insurance.
Real Estate: Graduates who work in real estate often work as real estate
brokers or in real estate firms developing, financing, and valuing property.
There are also opportunities in financial institutions or in the management of
a company's real property.
Insurance: Some graduates choose the insurance industry working as sales

representatives, analysts or actuaries.
Investment Banking: Employees in this area deal with fund raising for
corporations from capital markets through public offer of securities,
institutional placements of securities etc.
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Treasury: Graduates in this area deals with risk management, hedging, and
currency trading.
Fund Managers: Manages investments of securities in financial markets.
Islamic Banking: This is a fast growing area in the banking sector with
numerous opportunities for finance graduates having adequate knowledge in
Islamic Banking
Government: Finance graduates are often employed by government agencies

to conduct project analysis and manage public finances.
The major also prepares students who want to pursue graduate studies in
finance. They will also be academically prepared to take prestigious
professional certifications such as the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), the
Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Financial Management
(CFM) and Certified Financial Planner (CFP).
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Science program in Finance requires that a student completes
123 credits of courses and attain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00. The
program consists of the categories summarized below.
B.Sc. in Finance - Business Finance Track (123 Credits)

UR CR PR Total
Total 24 54 45 123
B.Sc. in Finance – Islamic Banking Track (123 Credits)

UR CR PR Total
Electives Courses 9 6 - 15
Minor Courses - - - -
Islamic Banking Track - - 21* 21
Total 24 54 45 123
*15 credits mandatory and 6 credits electives
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of the College of Business Administration section in this Bulletin.

specialization – is required to complete 54 credit hours of General Business
courses. 48 credit hours are mandatory core courses and 6 credits core
elective courses. These courses consist of foundation and skill courses
required of all business students. Descriptions are presented in the
introductory pages of the College of Business Administration section in this
bulletin.

The Department of Finance and Economics requires students to take 30 credit
hours in the specialization and 15 credit hours from an approved minor. The
major core courses are divided into two categories: Mandatory core and
elective core courses. These courses are described for each track and program
below.
Business Finance Track

The Business Finance Track requires 24 credit hours of Mandatory courses
listed below.
Course Course Title CrHrs Prerequisites

#
0308331 Corporate Finance 3 0308230
0308332 Investment Analysis 3 0308230
0308361 Banking Operations Management 3 0308230
0308362 Introduction to Islamic Banking and Finance 3 0308230
0308365 Risk Management 3 0308230
0308430 International Financial Management 3 0308230
0308431 Financial Markets and Institutions 3 0308230
0308438 Seminar in Finance and Banking 3 Note 1
Note 1: Senior Standing/ Department Approval
B. Electives Core Courses

Business Finance Track students may choose 6 credit hours of elective courses
from the following list.
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0308333 Quantitative Methods for Finance 3 1440264
0308334 Real Estate Finance 3 0308230
0308366 Internship in Finance 3 Note 1
0308466 Special Topics in Finance and Banking 3 0308361
0308433 Portfolio Management 3 0308332
0308434 Derivatives 3 0308332
0308461 Credit Analysis and Lending Management 3 0308230
0308463 Islamic Financial Instruments 3 0308362
Islamic Finance Track – Business Majors (English)

The Islamic Banking Track requires the 15 credit hours of Mandatory core
courses listed below.

0308255 Principles of Islamic Economics 3 None
0308256 Islamic Financial Contracts 1 3 0308255
0308364 Islamic Banking and Finance in 3 0308362
Practice
0308469 Accounting for Islamic Banks 3 0308362

Islamic Finance Track students may choose 6 credit hours of elective courses
from the following list.

0308341 Islamic Insurance (Takaful) 3 0308255
0308333 Quantitative Methods for Finance 3 1440264
0308357 Islamic Financial Contract II 3 0308255
0308366 Internship in Finance 3 Note 1
0308467 Special Topics in Islamic Finance 3 0308120
0308468 Islamic Portfolio Management 3 0308332
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Study Plan – Business Finance Track (123 Credits)
The study plan for the Business Finance Bachelor of Science Degree is
presented in the table below. The plan shows that the students can normally
complete the program within eight regular semesters over a period of four
academic years.
Year 1, Level I (Freshman), Semester 1 (15 Credits)

Year 1, Level I (Freshman),Semester 2 (15 Credits)

Year 2, Level II (Sophomore), Semester 3 (15 Credits)

0301211 Managerial Accounting (2) 3 0301120

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Year 3, Level III (Junior), Semester 5 (18 Credits)
0308361 Banking Operations 3 0308230
Management
0302361 Operation and Supply Chain 3 1440264
Management
Ethics and Islamic Values in 3 0302250
0302350
Business

0308362 Introduction to Islamic Banking 3 0308361
and Finance
Minor Course (1) 3
Minor Course (2) 3
Year 4, Level IV (Senior), Semester 7 (12 Credits)

0308430 International Financial 3 0308230
Management
Minor Course (3) 3
Minor Course (4) 3

0308432 Seminar in Finance and Banking 3 Senior standing/
Dept. Approv.
0302476 Strategic Management 3 Senior standing/
Dept. Approv.
Minor Course (5)
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Study Plan – Islamic Finance Track (123 Credits)
The Islamic Banking program encompasses 123 credits hours that are spread
over eight semesters and could be completed in four years. The following
study plan serves as a roadmap for a smooth progression toward graduation.



0301211 Managerial Accounting (2) 3 0301120

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0302361 Operation and Supply Chain 3 1440264
Management
0308362 Introduction to Islamic Banking 3 0308361
and Finance
0308240 Principles of Islamic Economics 3

0308364 Islamic Banking and Finance in 3 0308362
practice
Business
0308256 Islamic Financial Contract 1 3

0302461 Research Methods 3 1440264
0308430 International Financial 3 0308230
Management

0308432 Seminar in Finance and Banking 3 Senior standing/
Dept. Approval.
3 Senior standing/
0302476 Strategic Management
Dept. Approval.
0308467 Special Topics in Islamic Finance 3
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Course coding
Courses offered by the Department of Finance and Economics are designated
numbers of the form 0308ABC where:
A Year (level)
0:
1:
2:
3:
Course Description
The courses described below constitute all courses, mandatory and electives,
that are offered by the Department of Finance and Economics to various
tracks. College required courses are described in the College of business
Administration section.
0308341 Islamic Insurance (Takaful) (3-0:0)

Prerequisite: 0103240. This course is equivalent to the course Introduction
to Islamic insurance (0103341)
This course analyzes the basic elements of Islamic cooperative insurance or
takaful as distinct from conventional insurance and how a takaful company
can be organized offering a complete range of insurance-related services. The
first part of this course deals with life insurance while the second part covers
general insurance. It also covers challenges relating to retakaful or
reinsurance.
0308230 Financial Management (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: None
This course is designed to provide students with a basic understanding of
financial decision making within a firm. The course deals with the goals and
functions of financial management, financial analysis and planning, working
capital management, the capital budgeting process, cost of capital, dividend
policy and long-term financing.
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0301855 Principles of Islamic Economics (3-0:3)
Prerequisite: None
This course studies the principles of economics in Islam, concentrating on
issues such as: private and state property, money, ways of property transfer
and its exceptional restrictions, the role of the state in developing the
economy, taxes and their rules and controls, work and its importance,
conditions and controls, the rights of workers and owners, unemployment, its
causes and the ways of dealing with it, capital and its effects on stimulating
the economy and development, productivity, consumption , and income
distribution.
0308256 Islamic Financial Contract I (3-0:3)

This course deals with the theories of property rights, ownership. However,
the course is more focused on the general
theory of contract and on its pillars.
0308331 Corporate Finance (3-0:3)

The course includes the scope of corporate finance, present value, risk and
return, capital budgeting, the cost of capital, capital structure, financial
planning, working capital management, dividend policy, and mergers. The
course will concentrate on financial decision making by applying the tools,
techniques, and theories of finance to actual business decisions.
0308332 Investment Analysis (3-0:3)

This course covers investment environment, risk and return, efficient markets
and portfolio performance, security valuation, options, futures and financial
engineering, and investment companies.
0308333 Quantitative Methods for Finance (3-0:3)

The purpose of the course is to introduce students to a range of quantitative
methods that are commonly used in several areas of finance. The course
introduces concepts and methods from probability theory, statistical
inference, regression analysis, financial modeling, and Monte Carlo simulation
techniques.
0308334 Real Estate Finance (3-0:3)

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The course focuses on the financing issues related to real estate. It provides
an introduction to real estate and goes on to discuss techniques of project
evaluation, financing strategies and capital market issues related to real
estate.
0308357 Islamic Financial Contact II (3-0:3)

This course exposes students to the various types of commercial contracts and
their applications. This course deals with the regulations of the following
issues: bill of exchange, agreement, companies, deposit, usurpation, grant,
crop sharing, use of uncultivated land, Waqf (endowment) and the jurists'
views and their supporting arguments.
0308361 Banking Operations Management (3-0:3)

This course covers bank accounts, bank services, methods of payment through
the banking system, asset management, liability management, credit analysis,
investment policies, and bank marketing.
0308362 Introduction to Islamic Banking and Finance (3-0:3)

This course focuses on principles of Islamic finance, Islamic approaches to
money, banking and monetary policy, economic of profit-sharing, operations
of Islamic banking.
0308364 Islamic Banking and Finance in Practice (3-0:3)

The course covers many practical areas towards Islamic commercial and
Investment Banking. They include implementation of Islamic Finance,
Musharakah accounts in Islamic Banking, Financing Projects through Islamic
Banks, Islamic Financing for Imports and Exports and use of Musharakah for
working capital. The course also covers Murabaha, installment sales,
speculation, Leasing and Istisna'a.
0308365 Risk Management (3-0:3)

An operational approach to risk management in business and personal affairs.
Principles of risk management; risk identification; risk financing; types of
insurance coverage; and insurance contracts and premiums. Special reference
will be made to the insurance market in the UAE.
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0308430 International Financial Management (3-0:3)
This course includes the fundamentals of financial evaluation, tools, and
procedures, which are needed to facilitate decision-making of multinational
corporations. The course also covers theories of international finance, the
currency markets, and foreign exchange risk.
0308431 Financial Markets and Institutions (3-0:0)

The focus of this course is on how resources are efficiently transferred from
those with a surplus to those with a deficit, and on the instruments, which
facilitate this transfer. The discussion will cover financial markets, flow of
funds, interest rate determination, market efficiency, financial intermediaries,
bond markets, equity markets, mortgage markets and foreign exchange
markets.
0308432 Seminar in Finance and Banking (3-0:0)

Prerequisite: Senior Standing or Department Approval
The course serves as a capstone course in finance and banking. It exposes
students to a wide range of finance and banking related topics, including
issues affecting the current financial environment of business firms. The
course integrates material from previous courses taken in the finance major.
0308433 Portfolio Management (3-0:0)

Analysis of quantitative and qualitative factors leading to the valuation of
equity and fixed-income securities. Application of alternative valuation
techniques theories. Fundamental and technical approaches as well as
contemporary developments.
0308434 Derivatives (3-0:0)

This advanced course offers the theory and the practical tools needed to price
and hedge derivatives in the professional marketplace. Equal coverage is given
to options pricing theory and futures pricing theory.
0308461 Credit Analysis and Lending Management (3-0:0)

The course focuses on the principles of lending, financial statement analysis,
credit scoring techniques, credit risk analysis, consumer lending, real estate
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lending, corporate and business lending, international lending and electronic
banking and lending.
030846 Internship in Finance (3-0:0)

Prerequisite: Minimum 75 Credit Hours and Department Approval
During the period of internship, the students are employed and supervised by
firms and participate in various types of finance work in accordance with a
plan approved by the department and the college. A student must complete
eight weeks of training during regular working hours of the firm. This course
can be taken during the summer between the student's junior and senior year.
030846 Islamic Financial Instruments (3-0:0)

The course focuses on Islamic investment, Islamic bonds (Sukuk), stock
exchange in the Islamic financial system, venture capital under Islamic system,
profit sharing agreement, leasing under the Islamic system, sales contract, and
Islamic unit trusts.
0308466 Current Issues in Finance and Banking (3-0:0)

This course addresses contemporary topics and issues in Islamic Banking.
0308467 Special Topics in Islamic Finance (3-0:3)

This course is dedicated towards refining students’ understanding of the basic
principles involved in Islamic Finance as well as developing some more
advanced techniques in Finance and Islamic banking. In addition,
contemporary topics and issues in Islamic Finance are addressed.
0308469 Accounting for Islamic Banks (3-0:0)

The course covers the processes required to record the bank’s unique
transactions, as well as how to prepare financial statements as required by the
bank’s stakeholders.
030846 Islamic Portfolio Management (3-0:0)

This course focuses on the techniques for portfolio selection. The course
addresses both theory and practical aspects of portfolio management with an
emphasis on the Islamic world. It will also considers the use of derivatives in
managing risks.
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Economics Courses
030815 Introduction to Economics for NBS (3-0:0)

Prerequisites: None
This course is offered to non-business students. It covers topics from both
microeconomics and macroeconomics perspectives. Microeconomics covers
topics like market supply and demand, price elasticity of supply and demand,
consumer behavior, production and costs, perfect competition, and
monopoly. Topics from macroeconomics include national income accounts,
national income determination, money and banking, inflation, monetary and
fiscal policies, and international trade. This course will be offered in both
Arabic and English.
0308151 Principles of Microeconomics (3-0:0)

Prerequisite: None
This course is designed to cover the following topics: market supply and
demand, price elasticity of supply and demand, consumer behavior,
production and costs, perfect competition, monopoly and monopolistic
competition.
030825 Principles of Macroeconomics (3-0:0)

This course is designed to cover the following topics: national income
accounts, national income determination, money and banking, inflation,
monetary and fiscal policies, international trade, growth and economic
development.
0308351 Intermediate Microeconomics (3-0:0)

Prerequisite: 0308151 Principles of Microeconomics
This course discusses the theories of consumer and firm decision making, how
prices and quantities are determined in equilibrium and how resources are
allocated, different market structures, input demand, welfare economics,
market failure and public goods.
0308352 Intermediate Macroeconomics (3-0:0)

Prerequisite: 0308252 Principles of Macroeconomics
National income, interest rate and money supply, government budget, price
level, consumption and investment theory, general equilibrium, business
cycle, aggregate demand, aggregate supply and inflation.
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030825 Managerial Economics (3-0:0)
Prerequisite 0308151 Principles of Microeconomics
This course covers microeconomic concepts and applications relevant to
managerial decision-making. Topics include demand and supply analysis,
consumer theory, forecasting, production and cost analysis, market structure,
risk analysis, linear programming, decision making under uncertainty,
regulatory theory and the role of government in the market.
0308355 Introduction to Econometrics (3-0:0)

Prerequisites: 1440264 Business Statistics
This course covers the following topics: descriptive statistics. Regression
analysis, hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, heteroskedasticity,
multicolinearity serial correlation, simultaneous equations.
0308352 Public Economics (3-0:0)

Prerequisite: 0308352 Intermediate Macroeconomics
This course explores issues related to expenditure and tax policies of
government, as well as view on the purpose of government criteria for
evaluating governmental actions. In addition, this course investigates the
influence of government revenue and expenditure decisions on resource
allocation, income distribution, and aggregate economic performance.
0308450 Money and Banking (3-0:0)

Prerequisite: 0308352, Intermediate Macroeconomics
This course is designed to discuss the following topics: financial system;
financial markets and financial intermediaries, nature and functions of money,
central banks and money creation, instruments and targets of monetary policy
and monetary theory.
0308453 International Economics (3-0:0)

Prerequisite 0308351
This course concentrates on two parts: international trade and international
finance. In the first part the course covers the following topics: comparative
and absolute advantage in production, trade policies, trade barriers, terms of
trade, multinational corporations and international trade agreements, the
nature of the gains from trade, winners and losers from international trade. In
the second part the course focuses on the following topics: fundamentals of
international monetary economics, determination of exchange rates,
exchange rate arrangements and balance of payments.
0308455 Economic Development (3-0:0)

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Prerequisite: 0308352, Intermediate Macroeconomics
This course introduces the economic development process of newly
developing nations. The course focuses on economic growth, economic
development theories, population growth, human capital, poverty and
income distribution. In addition, it explores the impact of public policies on
economic growth and development.
Minor Program in Finance
The Department of Finance and Economics offers a minor in Finance to

students studying a major independent of Finance and Islamic banking. To
satisfy the minor requirement, students must successfully complete five
courses (15 credit hours) from the following list:

0308230 Financial Management* 3
0308362 Introduction to Islamic Banking and 3 0308230
Finance
0308430 International Financial Management 3 0308230
0308461 Credit Analysis and Lending Management 3 0308230
Minor Program in Economics

The Department of Finance and Economics offers a minor in Economics to all
Business Administration students. To satisfy the minor requirement, students
must successfully complete five courses (15 credit hours) from the following
list:

0301351 Intermediate Microeconomics 3 0308151
*
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0301352 Intermediate Macroeconomics 3 0308252
*
0301253 Managerial Economics 3 0308151
0301355 Introduction to Econometrics 3 0308252 and
1440264
0301452 Public Economics 3 0308252
0301450 Money and Banking 3 0308252
0301453 International Economics 3 0308252
0301455 Economic Development 3 0308252
*Either one of these courses is Mandatory
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Department of Management
Personnel
Chairperson Mohamad Ahmad Alhawari
Professors Rachid Moussa Zeffane
Associate Professors Mohamad Ahmad Alhawari, Azaddin Salem Khalifa,

Abu Elias Sarkar, Ala'a Aldin Al Athmy, Syed Awais
Tipu, Mohamed Gamal Aboelmaged
Assistant Professors Saba Khalid, Narjes Haj Salem, Shaker Bani Melhem,
Panagiotis Zervopoulos, Samina Quratulain,
Moyassar Zuhair Al Taie, Rawan Mazen Abukhait
(Visiting)
Lecturers Hashim Hassan Syed Ahmed
Vision
To create and sustain an environment where responsive business scholars
educate responsible learners to advance their aspirations in the fields of
management, marketing and public administration, in service of their society.
Mission
The department’s mission is to create and sustain an environment where
responsive business scholars educate responsible learners in the fields of
Management, Marketing, and Public Administration to advance their
aspirations in service of their society.
Objectives
The objectives of the Department of Management, Marketing and Public
Administration are:
graduates
4) Develop a supportive intellectual, professional & learning environment
5) Develop engaging intellectual & learning experiences
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6) Expand college-society initiatives by working closely with key
stakeholders
7) Reinforce the crafting of a distinctive college identity
Learning Outcomes - Business Administration

1) Demonstrate understanding of the basic theories and concepts in different
areas of management.
2) Demonstrate knowledge of problem solving techniques as they apply to
business issues.
3) Work effectively in teams and take responsibility for own and coordinated
performance.
4) Communicate competently, orally and in writing.
5) Analyze various real world ethical and legal matters in business and
management.
6) Discuss global and macro-level matters in business and management.
7) Analyze management practices in the UAE/Gulf region in comparison to other
countries.
In pursuing the Business Administration degree program, students will learn
how to work in a variety of business, government and non-profit
organizations. The program prepares students for a variety of career choices.
Upon completion, the Business Administration graduate will be well-equipped
to seek and gain employment in a variety of fields, which include for example;
Business management, Marketing, Sales, Quality management, Customer
service, Event management, Management consulting, Human resource
management, International business, Public Relations Manager, Market
Research Analyst, Advertising Manage, Brand Manager, Media Buyer,
Meeting, Convention and Event Planners, Chief Marketing Officer, Promotions
Manager Consulting, Entrepreneurship, General Management, operations
Management, Strategic Planning
Public Administration graduates can go on to the positions in the following

fields: government, public budgeting, human resources management,
community development, environmental management, educational
administration, tourism, recreational services, client relations management,
health service administration, public information management, and public
relations management.
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Science of Business Administration - Management
Concentration program requires that a student complete 123 credits of course
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work and attain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00. The program consists of
three categories as summarized below: University Requirements (UR), college
requirements (CR) and program requirements (PR).
B.Sc. in Business Administration – Management and Marketing (123

Credits)
UR CR PR Total
Mandatory Core Courses 15 48 15 78
Total 24 54 45 123

specialization – is required to complete 54 credit of General Business courses
48 credit hours are Mandatory core courses and 6 credits core elective
College of Business Administration section in this Bulletin.

The Department of Management requires students to take 30 credit hours in
the specialization and 15 credit hours from an approved minor. The
specialization courses are divided into mandatory and elective courses as
follows.
Management and Marketing

Students in the management or marketing track are required to take the
following 15 credit hours of mandatory courses listed below.

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030226 Quantitative Business Analysis* 3 1440264
0
030226 Organizational Behavior 3 0302160
2
030236 Entrepreneurship 3 0302160
7
030237 Consumer Behavior 3 0302170
0
030236 Human Resources Management 3 0302160
0
*Equivalent to (0302368) Introduction to Management Science
Management Concentration
Each student who chooses Management as his/her area of concentration must
successfully complete 15 credit hours (five courses) from the following list of courses:

0302355 Internship in Business ll 3 Note 1
0302362 International Business 3 0302262
0302363 Creative Thinking and Problem 3 0302160
Solving
0302366 Organizational Analysis and Design 3 0302262
0302364 Human Resources Development 3 0302262
0302365 Recruitment and Selection 3 0302360
0302369 Total Quality Management * 3 1440264;030
2160
0302384 Management of Non-profit 3 0302160
Organizations
0302460 International Human Resources 3 0302360
Management
0302462 Managing Change and Innovation 3 0302262
0302463 Small Business Management 3 0302160
0302464 Leadership and Management 3 0302160
0302465 Special Topics in Management 3 0302160
0302466 Corporate Social Responsibility 3 0302160
0302468 Major Project 3 0302461
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Note 1: Students should have 42 credit hours left to graduate and
Departmental approval.
* Equivalent to (0302312) Total Quality Management
Marketing Concentration
Each student who intends to have Marketing as his/her area of concentration must
successfully complete 15 credit hours (five courses) from the following list:

0302355 Internship in Business ll 3 Note 1
0302386 Public Sector Marketing 3 0302170
0302371 Strategic Marketing 3 0302170
0302372 Services Marketing 3 0302170
0302373 Sales Management 3 0302170
0302374 Management of Marketing Channels 3 0302170
0302375 Marketing Communications 3 0302170
0302376 Internet Marketing 3 0302170;0303
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0302466 Corporate Social Responsibility 3 0302160
0302468 Major Project 3 0302461
0302470 Global Marketing 3 0302170
0302471 Event Marketing and Management 3 0302170
0302472 Customer Relationship Management 3 0302370
0302474 Special Topics in Marketing 3 0302170
0302475 Entrepreneurial Marketing 3 0302170
0302476 Sustainable Marketing 3 0302170
Note 1: Students should have 42 credit hours left to graduate and
Departmental approval.
Study Plan – Management Concentration (123 Credits)

The Business Administration - Management Concentration program encompasses
123 credits hours that are spread over eight semesters and could be completed in
four years. The following study plan serves as a roadmap for a smooth progression
toward graduation

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1440100 Mathematics 3

0301120 Accounting I – Financial Accounting 3

0302260 Quantitative Business Analysis 3 1440264
Accounting II - Managerial 3 0301120
0301211
Accounting
University Requirement 3


0302370 Consumer Behaviour 3 0302170
College Elective(1) 3
Minor Requirement (1) 3

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Management
Business
Concentration Requirement (1) 3


Study Plan – Marketing Concentration (123 Credits)

The Business Administration - Marketing Concentration encompasses 123 credits
hours that are spread over eight semesters and could be completed in four years.
The following study plan serves as a roadmap for a smooth progression toward
graduation.

1440100 Mathematics 3

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1440162 Business Mathematics 3
0301120 Accounting I – Financial Accounting 3

0302260 Quantitative Business Analysis 3 1440264
0301211 Accounting II – Managerial 3 0301120
Accounting



Management
Business
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Course Description
Courses offered by the Department of Management, Marketing and Public
Administration are designated numbers of the form 0302ABC where:
A Year (level)
Areas (as follows)
5: Business / Service courses
B 6: Management
7: Marketing
8: Public Administration
Management Courses
The list of Management courses are described below.
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0302160 Principles of Management (3-0:3)
Prerequisite: None.
Equivalent to: 0302210 - Principles of Management
This course presents the current management practices as they apply in the
modern business world. The course discusses the four cornerstones of the
management function: planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. It ad-
dresses the function of management from classical, behavioral, contingency
and system perspectives.
0302200 Fundamentals of Innovation & Entrepreneurship (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: None
A non-conventional highly interactive course designed to provide UOS
students with a unique experience into identifying the concepts of innovation,
entrepreneurship, growth and leadership. This course equips students with
the necessary design thinking and entrepreneurial skills and tools to enhance
their personal development, character and future career.
0302250 Legal Environment of Business (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: 0302160- Principles of Management / 0302210- Principles of
Management
This course will provide a general introduction to the legal environment that
affects business people, businesses, and business transactions. It will consider
how laws are applied in business contexts and how it impacts upon its
activities, contracts, business organizations and commercial transactions. The
course will address various legal subjects including contract law, commercial
law, litigation law, Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), corporate law, tort
law, professional liability law (particularly auditors’ liability), intellectual
property and Internet laws. The focus will be on common law, but the course
will also consider the civil legal system in the UAE.
0302254 Business Communication (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: Prerequisite: 0202112- English for Academic Purposes
This course introduces students to the essentials of business communication
in order to enable them to achieve better organizational effectiveness and
conduct better business transactions. It emphasizes verbal, written, and non-
verbal communication skills that are required in any business environment.
This course also examines issues related to international and cross-cultural
communication.
0302260 Quantitative Business Analysis (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: 1440264 -Business Statistics/ 0212264 Business Statistics
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This course aims to equip business students with various tools and techniques
that allow them to identify business problems using quantitative terms,
analyze the problem, generate appropriate solutions and evaluate the results.
It clarifies the main stages of problem solving process and nurtures analytical
decision making skills concerning real life service and industrial situations in
the areas of linear programming, transportations models, assignments,
decision analysis and regression models.
0302262 Organizational Behavior (3-0:3)

Prerequisite 0302160- Principles of Management /0302210- Principles of
Management
This course seeks to familiarize students with the basic principles of individual
and group behavior and their applications within organizations. Topics
covered include job design, perceptions, learning, communication, decision-
making, motivation, group dynamics, conflict management, power and
politics, leadership, organizational change and effectiveness.
0302350 Ethics and Islamic Values in Business (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: 0302250- Legal Environment of Business, 0302211- Legal
Environment of Business /0302160- Principles of Management /0302210-
Principles of Management
This course focuses on the role of business ethics and Islamic values in
conducting business. Topics covered include approaches to setting ethical
standards, stages of moral development, Islamic ethics and values at work,
factors affecting ethical behavior, and Islamic values underpinning business
management. The course also demonstrates Islamic finance, investment, and
pricing of commodities as applications of Islamic ethics and values. In addition,
the course will provide, where appropriate, comparisons between the views
of western business-related theories and the Islamic theory.
0302354 Internship in Business (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: None
This course is intended to provide students with practical training in their
areas of concentration (management or marketing) according to an approved
plan. Each student must complete a minimum of six weeks in a full-time
supervised training in an organization designated by the College in
cooperation with the University training office.
0302355 Internship in Business ll (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: None.
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This is an additional elective course meant for those students who want more
practical training in their areas of concentration (management or marketing)
according to an approved plan. Each student must complete a minimum of six
weeks in a full-time supervised training in an organization designated by the
College in cooperation with the University training office.
0302360 Human Resources Management (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: 0302160- Principles of Management / 0302210- Principles of
Management
This course deals with the role and functions of human resources
management. It helps students appreciate the necessity for sound human
resources management in a competitive environment. It covers topics such as
job analysis, recruitment, selection, and performance appraisal, and pay and
reward systems. These are addressed from both theoretical and practical
perspectives.
0302361 Operations and Supply Chain Management (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: 1440264- Business Statistics / 0212264- Business Statistics
This course provides an explanation to the concepts and applications of
Operations Management and Supply Chain Management. Operations
management is the design of the system that develops outputs and then
produces outputs by transforming input recourses into outputs (both products
and services) and the management of this system. Supply chain management
is the management of the material flow from the suppliers through the
customers. Topics covered in this course include forecasting, product design
and development, managing quality, layout strategy, supply-chain
management, inventory and logistics management, sequencing and
scheduling, and quantitative tools for operation managers.
0302362 International Business (3-0:3)

Prerequisites: 0302262- Organizational Behavior
This course is a theoretical and practical introduction to the issues,
opportunities, and complexities associated with doing business
internationally. The course provides students a managerial perspective on
international business issues. The focus is primarily on the international
business environment and the activities of multinational corporations.
However, topics covered in the course are relevant and applicable to the
smallest of companies, including those operating in a purely domestic context
and preparing to begin a foreign operation. Among the key topics to be
covered are foreign direct investment, international trade, firm and country
competitiveness, regional trade associations, international institutions,
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managerial functions in an international context, and organizational and
national cultures.
0302363 Creative Thinking and Problem Solving (3-0:3)

Prerequisites: 0302160- Principles of Management / 0302210- Principles of
Management
This course aims to enhance the critical and creative thinking of students and
to sharpen their problem solving skills. This, in turn, prepares them to face the
challenges of making good decisions in the face of complexity, uncertainty,
and change; helping them to become better managers and leaders in their
future career.
0302364 Human Resources Development (3-0:3)

Prerequisites: 0302262 – Organization Behavior / 0302419- Organizational
Behavior
The course is designed to provide comprehensive understanding of the
developments in the field of human resource development (HRD). The
emphasis is on how HRD relates to the changing needs of organizations. The
course aims to provide understanding of strategic HRD initiatives, policies,
practices and development tools to support organizational learning and
development competencies. Knowledge of how new approaches to HRD
strategies function in the international context and understanding how to
analyze and design HRD strategies at societal and organizational level are
important objectives of the course.
0302365 Recruitment and Selection (3-0:3)

Prerequisites: 0302360- Human Resources Management / 0302411- Human
Resources Management
This course introduces students to the fundamental principles and techniques
of the recruitment and selection of Human Resources in the workplace.
Students will be informed of the various approaches and strategies for
analyzing job and workplace requirements, planning for staffing needs, and
recruitment and selection best practice. Topics covered include job analysis,
recruitment, selection, and performance assessment. In particular, the course
will expose students to the various instruments of recruitment and selection,
including Job Analysis, Techniques of Screening and Interviewing job
candidates, reference checks, testing. Etc.
0302366 Organizational Analysis and Design (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: 0302262- Organizational Behavior / 0302419- Organizational
Behavior
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This course aims to provide students with the knowledge and the skills which
enable them to design effective organizational structure of the business
organizations. It covers topics such as organizational effectiveness,
dimensions of organization structure and its determinants (e.g., size, strategy,
technology, environment, and power), different forms of organization
structure and management of the environment.
0302367 Entrepreneurship (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: 0302160 - Principles of Management / 0302210- Principles of
Management
Equivalent to: 0302317 - Entrepreneurship.
This course deals with the process of creating new ventures and the
entrepreneurial philosophy, attitudes and characteristics required. Topics
include success and failure factors of new ventures, identifying and evaluating
opportunities, developing a business plan, gathering resources to convert
opportunities into business venture and successfully managing new ventures.
0302369 Total Quality Management (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: 1440264- Business Statistics / 0212264- Business Statistics
/0302160- Principles of Management /0302210- Principles of Management
This course is aimed at introducing students to the concepts and tools of TQM.
Topics covered in this course include the gurus of TQM, quality and
profitability, TQM corporate culture, planning for TQM, customer focus,
continuous improvement, benchmarking, restructuring for TQM, Business
Process Reengineering, Leadership, Dynamic Control, JIT, and Statistical
Process Control.
0302460 International Human Resources Management (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: 0302360- Human Resources Management / 0302411- Human
Resources Management
This course helps students develop a critical understanding of the role and
functions of human resources management in a multinational and global
context. It covers topics such as the recruitment and selection of expatriates,
performance management; reward systems in a multinational context.
Students will also be exposed to the challenge of multiculturalism in the
modern workplace. Case studies are used to enhance understanding of the
practical issues in international human resource management.
0302461 Research Methods (3-0:3)

Prerequisites: 1440264- Business Statistics / 0212264- Business Statistics
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The course introduces students to the basics of Business Research. Students
will gain an understanding of the importance of business research and how
research is carried out in business settings. The course will cover both
qualitative and quantitative research tools (Survey, experimentation,
observation Focus group and depth interviews) and the processes of
developing and assessing the validity of measurement tools. Additionally, the
course will introduce common sampling procedures and will expose students
to basic data analysis techniques using SPSS software. At the end of the
course, students will complete in group, a research project based on business
topic of interest.
0302462 Managing Change and Innovation (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: 0302262- Organizational Behavior / 0302419- Organizational
Behavior
Equivalent to: 0302314 - Technology Management.
This course focuses primarily on the variety of ways in which the process of
change can be implemented and managed in an organizational setting. The
course involves an exploration of the theoretical frameworks for planning the
change and the innovation process. It also critically examines a range of
intervention techniques utilized in practice in such processes.
0302463 Small Business Management (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: 0302160- Principles of Management /0302210- Principles of
Management
Equivalent to: 0302413 - Small Business Management.
This course explores crucial aspects in managing small business enterprises. It
emphasizes identification and analysis of major operating constraints and
issues confronting small businesses as well as appropriate methods for their
resolution. Topics covered in this course include obtaining capital, controlling
inventory, setting prices, promotion strategies, and growth and expansion
decisions.
0302464 Leadership and Management (3-0:3)

Prerequisites: 0302160- Principles of Management /0302210- Principles of
Management
This course provides the basis for understanding what leadership is and what
leaders do to be successful. The main focus of the course is to provide students
with knowledge and skills on different approaches to leadership from both a
theoretical and practical perspective. It exposes students to different forms of
leaderships in a corporate setting, and their importance in achieving the
organization’s overall goals.
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0302465 Special Topics in Management (3-0:3)
Management.
Equivalent to: 0302415 Special Topics in Management.
This course addresses contemporary topics and issues in Management.
0302466 Corporate Social Responsibility (3-0:3)

Management
In this course, students will discover, differentiate and discuss the scope and
consequences of corporate decision making and decisions for various
constituencies; develop a framework for discussing good corporate decisions;
explore the role and responsibility of the individual in the stewardship of a
culture of quality decision making; explore the role and responsibility of
leadership and governance in the formation of policies and processes of good
decision making and best practices and understand a company's obligation to
and impact on its constituencies for the decisions that its leaders make and its
employees implement.
0302467 Strategic Management (3-0:3)

Prerequisites: Senior Standing
Strategic Management is a course designed to expose students to a strategic
perspective on issues that concern the firm as a whole. The course draws on
and integrates concepts from the functional areas (i.e. marketing, finance,
accounting, management, management information systems, and operations)
in the analysis and resolution of complex business situations. It allows moving
from a functional perspective to a strategic one. Beyond internal integration,
Strategic Management concerns the processes by which firms choose,
maintain or redirect their strategic positions within ever-changing external
environments. The course also explores the issues of defining corporate
mission, objectives, and goals. It focuses on the analysis of the firm's external
and internal environment to identify reasons for competitive advantage in a
global context. In that perspective, the course takes into account the cultural,
ethical, political, and regulatory issues in the global business environment
context.
Through the combination of lectures, readings, case studies, class
engagement, and project paper this course introduces the students to the
concepts, theories, and tools and techniques prerequisite to critical and
effective strategic analysis, thinking and communication.
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0302468 Major Project (3-0:3)
Prerequisites: 0302461- Research Methods
This course aims to develop in students the ability to work independently
under the guidance of their supervisor, to develop a research report which
demonstrate the ability to use theoretical and empirical knowledge and skills
of public sector management issues in a real public sector organizational
environment.
Courses offered to non-business major
0302150 Introduction to Business Administration (for non-business

students) (3-0:3)
Prerequisite: None.
The course provides a balanced coverage of business fundamentals, trends,
issues, and practices. It includes a survey of basic concepts of business; build
a vocabulary of key business terms and a background for further study.
Marketing Courses
0302170 Principles of Marketing (3-0:3)

Prerequisites: None
This course presents an overview of the nature and scope of the marketing
function and the environment affecting marketing managers. The course
explain the process of creating values and building profitable relationship with
targeted customers. Students would be familiarized by the process of
analyzing the business market, identifying and target the right customers,
deciding the right positioning and branding strategies, and finally deciding the
best use the marketing mix for the company to achieve their value creation
goals under ethical consideration. Topics covered include: Marketing
definition and function, marketing plan process, The marketing environment,
consumer buying behavior, market segmentation targeting, and positioning,
and finally marketing mix strategies (product, price, Promotion, and Place).
0302370 Consumer Behavior (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: 0302170 - Principles of Marketing.
Equivalent to: 0302440 - Consumer Behavior.
This course seeks to illustrate the practical importance of understanding of
consumer behaviors and attitudes and how such understanding helps
organizations make strategic decisions such as market segmentation and
marketing mix allocations. The course discusses various approaches for
assessing such behaviors and attitudes and the major factors that influence
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how and why consumers behave in the marketplace. It also deals with various
techniques at the marketer's disposal for influencing consumer attitudes and
buying behaviors.
0302371 Strategic Marketing (3-0:3)

Prerequisites: 0302170- Principles of Marketing /0302220- Principles of
Marketing
This course concentrates on the development of marketing strategies and
programs. An operational framework is built for analyzing the marketing
environment and for selecting among strategic alternatives. Case analyses
predominate
0302372 Services Marketing (3-0:3)

Marketing
Equivalent to: 0302423 - Services Marketing.
This course focuses on the special issues related to the marketing of services
compared to the marketing of products. Students will learn the subtle
differences involved in the marketing process for services compared to
products. The course provides students with the opportunities to discuss and
analyze strategies of a cross-section of service organizations.
0302373 Sales Management (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: 0302170- Principles of Marketing /0302220- Principles of
Marketing.
The central goal of this course is to understand the challenges a sales manager
meets in order to solve the organizations sales objectives. The course is not
about sales, but about managing a sales force and achieving these objectives
through the efforts of the sales people. An important goal is that the students
should be able to develop a sales strategy, organize the sales force, manage
the sales people and evaluate sales performance. The students will learn how
to best recruit, motivate and evaluate a sales force. In addition, the students
will develop skills in how to plan and execute profitable sales activities. Upon
completion of the course the students should know central labor laws and be
aware of ethical issues concerning sales management.
0302374 Management of Marketing Channels (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: 0302170- Principles of Marketing /0302220- Principles of
Marketing.
Equivalent to: 0302421 - Marketing and E-Commerce.
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This course is designed to examine the activities and technologies associate
with the distribution of goods and services from both social and managerial
perspectives. Topics include design and management of channels, distribution
systems including franchising, shopping centers and other types of
institutions. Various aspects related to retail management are also
considered.
0302375 Marketing Communications (3-0:3)

Marketing.
This course examines the role of the Promotion Mix in relation to the
Marketing Plan and its strategies. It covers the Promotion Mix and the
relationship of its components: personal selling, advertising, sales promotion,
and public relations. Emphasis will be placed on involving the student in the
role of promotion planning, decision making and the development of
Integrated Marketing Communications.
0302376 Internet Marketing (3-0:3)

Prerequisites: 0302170- Principles of Marketing / 0303130- Introduction to
MIS
The Internet is dramatically changing the way in which businesses interact and
deliver value to customers and to the entire supply chain. Nowhere is this
more evident than in the field of marketing. The ability to reach out to
customers in a personal “1 to 1” dialogue creates new opportunities for
businesses to develop relationships and long-term loyalty with customers.
Some companies are more successful than others in using Internet to enhance
their performance. The objective of this course is to encourage students to
critically analyze how the companies are using this new tool in marketing and
to make them aware of the current issues in this field.
0302470 Global Marketing (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: 0302170- Principles of Marketing) / 0302220- Principles of
Marketing
Equivalent to: 0302324 - International Marketing.
The interdependence among world economies has forced many business
organizations to practice marketing beyond domestic boundaries. This
course addresses this issue and endeavors to expose the students to the
important role of marketing abroad through the application of marketing
strategies and programs in a global environment. This will be done by using
case studies, problem solving exercises and local field projects among other
course activities.
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0302471 Event Marketing and Management (3-0:3)
Prerequisite: 0302170- Principles of Marketing) / 0302220- Principles of
Marketing
This course is designed to provide students a venue to integrate previously
learned concepts into a workable body of knowledge about event marketing.
This will be accomplished using current local events, a hands-on project, and
cases with a focus on fundamental event marketing topics. The course deals
with the proper delineation of events' participants and visitors, identifying
their needs and motivations, developing appropriate products/services that
meet these needs and design an effective marketing mix programs which
effectively explores the event's purpose and objectives.
0302472 Customer Relations Management (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: 0302370 - Consumer Behavior / 0302440- Consumer Behavior
This course is designed to illustrate the importance of understanding and
applying contemporary concepts and strategies in promoting effective
customers relations. The course particularly focuses on how to deal effectively
with guests, visitors and customers face to face, in writing, on the phone, and
on the internet.
0302474 Special Topics in Marketing (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: 0302170- Principles of Marketing / 0302220- Principles of
Marketing
Equivalent to: 0302329 Special Topics in Marketing.
This course addresses contemporary topics and issues in marketing. The main
thrust of the course is to deepen the student's understanding of specialized
areas in the marketing field.
0302475 Entrepreneurial Marketing (3-0:3)

Marketing
This course is designed to help students learn about best practices in
Entrepreneurial Marketing. Entrepreneurs, in companies large and small, face
unique challenges in successfully building competitive advantages with limited
marketing resources. This course covers the analysis of marketing
opportunities, identification of the target audience, and the development of a
marketing strategy, brand positioning and an integrated marketing plan.
0302476 Sustainable Marketing (3-0:3)
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Marketing.
This course evaluates the role of marketing and marketers by examining how
firms create value, reduce risk and build sustainable thinking and processes
into their marketing activities and strategies as they respond to opportunities
and threats that arise from both social, economic and environmental change,
and changing consumers' attitudes and behavior. Sustainable marketing
requires a rethink of the assumptions that underlie traditional marketing
practices and therefore presents a new paradigm through a holistic integrative
approach that puts equal emphasis on environmental, social equity and
economic / financial concerns in the development of marketing strategies and
tactics.
Public Administration Course
0302280 Introduction to Public Administration (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: None.
Equivalent to: 0304330 - Introduction to Public Administration.
This course is structured around three basic themes: political management,
program management and resources management. Political management
focuses on three distinct aspects such as political environment of public
administration, intergovernmental and inter organizational relations and
public sector responsibility and ethics. Planning, decision making, organizing,
leadership and implementation and evaluation in the public sector are the
major areas of program management. Finally, resources management
concentrates on human resources management, budgeting and the
information revolution in the public sector.
0302380 Introduction to Public Policy (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: None.
Equivalent to: 0304331 - Introduction to Public Policy.
This course is designed to introduce students to the public policy -making
process, to the basics of policy analysis, and to the substance of some of
today's major policy debates. An important part of the course will involve
developing an understanding of the role of government, policy environment
and what "public policy" means. We will then consider why some problems
reach the public agenda, why some solutions are adopted and others rejected,
and why some policies appear to succeed while others appear to fail. This is
essentially a process aspect of the course which will be further substantiated
by a focus on some contemporary and pressing policy areas.
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0302381 Emirates Governance (3-0:3)
Prerequisite: 0302280- Intro to Public Admin / 0304330- Intro to Public
Admin.
Equivalent to: 0304332- Emirates Governance.
The course has a strong emphasis on the intersection among the state,
market, and institutions of civil society. The enabling environment that allows
states, markets, and the institutions of civil society to operate in harmony is
addressed with particular reference to the United Arab Emirates. The first
part of the course will focus on developing a framework. The second part will
cover state institutions in the UAE, their governance and their implications for
economic performance. Finally, an analysis of the emergence and role of civil
society in the UAE and its implications for governance will be made.
0302382 Electronic Governance (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: 0303130- Introduction to MIS
The course provides an overview of how information technology, particularly
the concept of e-government, and the applications of the Internet and other
technologies within the public sector, as well as their impact upon both
governments and constituents. Information technology recently has become
a strategic tool that allow governmental organizations to make both internal
and external operations more efficient and productive. We will use E-
government framework to cover various aspects of information technology
including E-Services, E-Democracy, and E-Management.
0302383 Business and Government (3-0:3)

Prerequisites: 0302160- Principles of Management / 0302210- Principles of
Management
This course examines the relationship between government and business with
a focus on contemporary issues. Topics include: international models in
business/government relations, business power, corporate social
responsibility, globalization and its implications for the regulatory regime, and
regulations. Applied aspects of the regulatory regime will include competition,
environment, tax reform, consumerism and workforce with particular focus
on the UAE.
0302386 Public Sector Marketing (3-0:3)

Prerequisites: 0302170- Principles of Marketing / 0302220- Principles of
Marketing
This is a course for students interested in understanding the basic principles
of marketing and how they can be applied in government organizations. First,
we will review marketing as it applies to public service organizations. Second,
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we will use this as a springboard to launch future discussions on how
government managers can use the marketing strategy and instruments to
implement marketing programs within their organizations. Third, special
emphasis will be given on the roles, strategies and instruments of public
communications.
0302480 Public Budgeting and Finance (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: 0301252- Principles of Macroeconomics / 0305212- Principles
of Macroeconomics
Equivalent to: 0304430 Public Budgeting and Finance.
This course seeks to provide students with an understanding of the nature and
the process of public budgeting and finance. The course combines both the
theoretical and practical knowledge about the various approaches and
techniques applied in public sector financial administration. This will be
incorporated within the three orientations displayed by public sector
organizations, namely: control, management, and planning.
0302482 Public Program Evaluation (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: 0302280- Intro to Public Admin / 0304330- Intro to Public
Admin.
Equivalent to: 0304436 - Public Program Evaluation.
Public managers are facing increasing pressures to do more with less as well
as to be responsive to changing needs of citizens and environmental
conditions. The ability to evaluate policy and programs is a critical component
for increasing such a learning and adapting capacity to serve citizens better.
This course will enable students to become better producers and consumers
of policy and program evaluation research and reports. Main topics include
steps of policy analysis, evaluation approaches and processes, research
design, data collection and analysis, and performance measurement.
0302483 Development Management (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: 0302280 - Introduction to Public Administration. Equivalent to:
0304432 - Development Management.
The course discusses the concepts, issues, and practice of development
management. The course examines the state of development management in
the context of changing environments of transitional and developing world. It
provides the conceptual and practical knowledge that is helpful in
understanding and critically evaluating developmental issues, endeavors, and
challenges in transitional and developing countries. Topics include the
fundamentals of development management, contemporary developments
including the roles of the state versus market, civil society, governance, and
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planned development. Management of selected applied areas including
sustainability, health, education and gender will also be covered with focus on
the UAE.
0302486 Comparative Public Administration (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: 0302280-Intro to Public Admin / 0304330- Intro to Public
Admin.
Equivalent to: 0304333 - Comparative Public Administration.
The course deals with cross-national comparisons of administrative processes,
institutions, policy formation, and behavior with consideration of cultural,
social, and economic environments. The course will cover such topics as
criteria for comparison, concepts of transformation, developed and
developing nations and regimes in which bureaucracy predominates.
Management Minor
The Department of Management offers a minor in Management to students
studying a major independent of Management. To satisfy the minor
requirement, students must successfully complete five courses (15 credit
hours) from the following list:

0302160 Principles of Management* 3 None
0302250 Legal Environment of Business* 3 0302160
0302260 Quantitative Business Analysis** 3 1440264
0302262 Organizational Behavior** 3 0302160
0302360 Human Resources Management** 3 0302160
Operations and Supply Chain
0302361 3 0302260
Management*
0302362 International Business 3 0302262
Creative Thinking and Problem
0302363 3 0302160
Solving
0302366 Organizational Analysis and Design 3 0302262
0302367 Entrepreneurship ** 3 0302160
1440264,
0302369 Total Quality Management 3
0302160
Management of Non-profit
0302384 3 0302160
Organizations
International Human Resources
0302460 3 0302360
Management
0302462 Managing Change and Innovation 3 0302262
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0302464 Leadership and Management 3 0302160
0302465 Special Topics in Management 3 0302160
0302466 Corporate Social Responsibility** 3 0302160
* Principles of Management, Legal Environment of Business and
Operations and Supply Chain Management are for students from outside
the College of Business Administration
** Organizational Behavior, Human Resources Management, Quantitative
Business Analysis, Corporate Social Relationship, and Entrepreneurship are
only available for students who are not majoring in Marketing.
Marketing Minor
The Department of Management offers a minor in Marketing to students
studying a major independent of Marketing. To satisfy the minor requirement,
students must successfully complete five courses (15 credit hours) from the
following list:
0302170 Principles of Marketing* 3 None
0302362 International Business** 3 0302262
0302370 Consumer Behavior** 3 0302170
0302371 Strategic Marketing 3 0302170
0302372 Services Marketing 3 0302170
0302373 Sales Management 3 0302170
0302374 Management of Marketing Channels 3 0302170
0302375 Marketing Communications 3 0302170
0302170;
0302376 Internet Marketing 3
0303130
0302466 Corporate Social Responsibility** 3 0302160
0302470 Global Marketing 3 0302170
0302471 Event Marketing and Management 3 0302170
0302472 Customer Relationship Management 3 0302370
0302474 Special Topics in Marketing 3 0302170
0302475 Entrepreneurial Marketing 3 0302170
0302476 Sustainable Marketing 3 0302170
* Principles of Marketing is for students from outside the College of
Business Administration
** Consumer Behavior, International Business and Corporate Social
Responsibility are only available for students who are not majoring in
Management.
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Public Administration Minor
The Department of Management offers a minor in Public Administration to
students studying a major independent of Public Administration. To satisfy the
minor requirement, students must successfully complete five courses (15
credit hours), one of which (0302280 - Introduction to Public Administration)
is mandatory and four are chosen from the list below.
03022801 Introduction to Public 3 -
Administration
0302380 Introduction to Public Policy 3 -
0302381 Emirates Governance 3 0302280
0302382 Electronic Governance 3 0303130
0302383 Business and Government 3 0302160
0302480 Public Budgeting and Finance 3 0301252
Public Program Evaluation 3 0302280
0302483 Development Management 3 0302280
0302485 Creative Strategies in Public 3 0302280
Administration
0302486 Comparative Public Administration 3 0302280
1 Mandatory.
*Not considered for those who take this course as a college elective
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Department of Management Information Systems
Personnel
Chairperson: Iman Akour
Associate Professors Iman Akour, Mohamed Nour, Samar Mouakket,

Saadat M. Alhashmi,
Assistant Professors: Amal Al Ali
Vision
To be the Department of Management Information Systems (MIS) of choice in
the region for aspiring students, professionals, and scholars for its
commitment to learning and scholarship.
Mission
The department’s mission is to prepare students for professional and careers
in the business world by focusing on practical applications of information
technology to business processes. It aims also to conduct research to serve
the rapidly changing information technology needs of the region.
Objectives
The objectives of the department are to graduate professionals who are well
prepared to start a successful career in IT. The program integrates skills
acquired in a diverse set of courses to produce graduates who are able to:
1) Contribute to society and act as a focus and source of IT expertise for local
industry.
2) Identify, formulate, and solve business-IT problems related to their field
by applying the knowledge gained from their college experience.
3) Design software systems to meet desired specifications.
4) Function in multidisciplinary teams and communicate efficiently.
5) Understand the impact of business solutions on societies.
6) Recognize the need for continual education.
MIS graduates will find career opportunities in different organizations
(Private, government, and non-government). Here are just a few examples of
how MIS Graduates can found information systems – related jobs in the
following areas:
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• E-commerce.
• Credit and billing management systems.
• Logistics and supply chain management.
• Marketing.
• Finance.
• Accounting.
• Project management.
• Business analytics.
• Knowledge management.
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems program
requires that a student completes 123 credits of course work and attain a
minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00. The program consists of the categories
summarized below.
B.Sc. in Management Information Systems (123 Credits)

UR CR PR Total
Mandatory Core Courses 15 48 21 84
Total 24 54 45 123

specialization – is required to complete 54 credit of General Business courses
48 credit hours are mandatory core courses and 6 credits elective core
College of Business Administration section in this bulletin.

The Department of Management Information Systems requires students to
take 30 credit hours in the specialization and 15 credit hours from an approved
minor. The specialization courses are divided into 21 credits on mandatory
courses and 9 credits of elective courses listed below.
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A. Mandatory Courses- 21 credit hours
Each student must successfully complete 21 credit hours from the following
list of mandatory courses:

#
030321 Business Programming I 3 0303130
0
030324 Database Management 3 0303130
0
030333 Systems Analysis and Design 3 0303240
5
030337 Project Management 3 0303240
0
030335 Business Data Telecommunications 3 0303210
0 and Networks
030345 Information Security 3 0303350
0
030349 Project in MIS 3 0303335*
5
* Departmental approval is also required
B. Electives Courses – 9 credit hours

Each student must successfully complete 9 credit hours (three courses) from the
following list of elective courses:
Course #Course Title CrHrs Prerequisites

0303310 Business Programming II 3 0303210
0303390 Internship in MIS 3 Note 1
0303420 Web Business Applications 3 0303240
Development
0303441 Enterprise Systems 3 0303335
0303436 Decision Support Systems 3 0303240
0303490 Special Topics in MIS 3 0303240*
Note 1: Students should have completed 75 credit hours and departmental
approval
*Departmental approval is also required
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Study Plan
The Management Information Systems program encompasses 123 credits
hours that are spread over eight semesters and could be completed in four
years. The following study plan serves as a roadmap for a smooth progression
toward graduation.

#
University Requirements 3
0301120 Accounting (1): Financial
3
Accounting

#
0
030121 Accounting (2): Managerial 3 0301120
1 Accounting
030217 Principles of Marketing
3
0
030313 Intro. to MIS 3
0

#
030321 Business Programming I 3 0303130
0
1
College Elective 3
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4

#
0301252 Prin. of Macroeconomics 3 0301151
College Elective 3

#
0303350 Bus. Data Telecom. and Network 3 0303210
MIS Elective 3
0302361 Operations and Supply Chain Man. 3 1440264
Minor 3
Minor

#
Ethics and Islamic Values in 3 0302250
0302350
Business
Minor 3

#
MIS Elective 3
Minor 3
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Minor 3

#
0303495 Project in MIS 3 0303335
0302467 Strategic Management 3 Senior Level
MIS Elective 3
Course Description
The courses described below constitute all courses, mandatory and electives,
that are offered by the Department of Management Information Systems.
College Mandatory Core Course
0303130 Introduction to MIS (3-0:3)

Prerequisite(s): None
This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of information systems and
to the strategic opportunities and challenges presented by these technologies.
The course is based on the belief that business opportunities and challenges
are best addressed through a fundamental understanding of management and
technological concepts. Topics include databases, data communications and
networking, local area networking and wireless local area networking
technologies, Internet technologies, enterprise systems and IT security. While
there is some introduction to technical details, the real impact of this class is
gained by understanding the impact of technology on how business is done.
College Elective Core Course
0303228 E-Business (3-0:3)

Prerequisite(s): 0303130. Equivalent to: 0303220
The course will provide an introduction to the basics of electronic business

and includes project planning, as well as marketing, customer service and
business plan development. The course focuses on how business is carried
out, including marketing, web design, and electronic retailing, as well as the
advantages and disadvantages of this form of commerce, the infrastructures
in place to support this type of electronic business, and the global economy
within which it takes place.
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MIS Mandatory Core Courses
0303210 Business Programming I (3-0:3)

This course introduces students to fundamental programming and basic file
processing concepts as applied to business applications. Topics include
problem analysis and algorithm design, programming basic statements
(iteration, selection and repetition), simple data structures, data validation,
functions and subroutines, arrays, and file processing. A visual programming
language is used to create graphical user interfaces for business applications.
0303240 Database Management (3-0:3)

This course provides students with the theoretical foundation and technical
skills required to implement a database solution on a relational database
management system using Microsoft Access and Oracle. Topics include
Database system architecture; data modeling using the entity-relationship
model; storage of databases; SQL query language; basic functional
dependencies and normalization for relational database design; relation
decomposition. Finally, students will learn how to build, evaluate and test a
database application.
0303335 Systems Analysis and Design (3-0:3)

This course addresses the multi-phased process for developing information
systems. The course covers information systems analysis, design, and
development in organizations. The course concentrates on methods,
techniques, and tools used to determine information requirements, create
software design specifications, and to document these requirements and
specifications using the Unified Process (UP) methodology.
0303370 Project Management (3-0:3)

Prerequisite(s): 0303240
This course covers the issues necessary for successful management of
information systems projects. Technical and behavioral aspects of project
management are discussed. Major topics include: Managing the project
adoption issues such as selection and approval of projects, cost/benefit
analysis and requirements analysis; Planning for systems development and
estimation; Scheduling and implementation issues such as project
organization, implementation, and control.
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0303350 Business Data Telecommunication and Networks (3-0:3)
This course provides a detailed coverage of system administration in both
centralized and distributed information systems installation, operation and
maintenance of hardware and software resources. It also presents the
technology and management of computer networks, covering types of
networks, protocols, and topologies.
0303450 Information Security (3-0:3)

This course covers the measures that ensure the security of the computer
systems and knowing how to respond to potential violations. Topics covered
are computer and network attacks and defense, operating system holes,
application security (web, e-mail, databases), virus, social engineering attacks,
privacy, and digital rights management.
0303495 Project in MIS (3-0:3)

Prerequisite(s): 0303335 and Dept. Approval (3rd or 4th year standing)
This course involves a significant implementation of a business application
going through the complete life-cycle of SW development and using new and
advanced packages/tools. The project is to be undertaken individually or in
small groups to emphasize the importance of team work and management.
Program Elective Courses
0303310 Business Programming II (3-0:3)

This is a second course in business programming. Topics include: introduction
to object-oriented programming paradigm, objects and classes, data
abstraction and encapsulation, inheritance; polymorphism, and exception
handling. Additional topics include ActiveX Controls, graphics, and mouse
events. Optional topics may include dynamic data exchange (DDE) and/or
object linking and embedding (OLE). A visual programming language is used to
create rich graphical user interfaces for business applications.
0303390 Internship in MIS (3-0:3)

Prerequisite(s): Students should have completed (75) credit hours and
departmental approval. Equivalent to: 0303435
This course involves the application of quantitative and systems skills
developed in the academic environment to problems in a real-world operating
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environment. The participant will receive practical training and experience
under the guidance of the staff of a local business or government organization
and a faculty supervisor. Each student must complete a minimum of 6 weeks
period of training during the regular working hours of the firm. This course can
be taken in summer during the student's junior or senior year.
0303420 Web Business Applications Development (3-0:3)

This course will familiarize students with ways to create advanced Internet
applications using server-side programming and database-driven websites.
Topics include using Visual Studio .net IDE to create a client-side HTML and
JavaScript code, configuring a web server, using ASP.NET and VB.NET to create
web applications projects, retrieve and display database data in web forms;
and to create and test an integrated web application.
0303441 Enterprise Systems (3-0:3)

Prerequisite(s): 0303335, Equivalent to: 0303433
The course provides coverage of the understanding, implementation and
deployment of enterprise systems. Stu- dents will learn the scope of
enterprise systems and corporate motivation of them. Students will
appreciate the challenge associated with implementing such large-systems
and the dramatic impact these systems have on key business process.
0303436 Decision Support Systems (3-0:3)

Prerequisite(s): 0303240
This course gives a comprehensive coverage of the fundamental concepts,
principles, and theories of managerial decision making and supporting
technologies. It emphasizes teaching students the methods and skills of
analyzing, modeling, and solving managerial problems using available
computer software support, as well as analyzing, designing, and building
decision support systems.
0303490 Special Topics in MIS (3-0:3)

Prerequisite(s): 0303240 and Departmental Approval (3rd or 4th year
standing)
This course will be offered to cover special advanced topics in one of the areas
of MIS. The contents of this course will vary depending on the topic.
MIS Minor
A minor in MIS provides undergraduate students outside the department but
from the College of Business Administration with the opportunity to specify,
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select, utilize, and apply information technology (IT) to their major field of
study. The minor provides the skills and terminology needed to become an
excellent user of IT in the business world. The minor in MIS aims at positioning
its students for jobs in business application areas, consulting positions,
technical liaisons, and selling and acquisition of business software.
Advantages of Minor in MIS for other majors of the College of Business

Administration:
Business students will benefit from a minor in MIS, particularly majors in

marketing, finance, accounting and management. It will help them to:
• Improve their marketability
• Identify, select and evaluate technology solutions for business problems
• Liaise with application developers and technology vendors
• Be one of the people in the organization who can successfully interact and work
with technology professionals
Students taking MIS minor should successfully complete 3 core courses
(shown on the following table) and another 2 elective courses from the 3rd
or 4th level 3-credit MIS courses.

Compulsory
0303210 Business programming I 3 0303130
Electives
0303310 Business Programming II 3 0303210
0303436 Decision Support Systems 3 0303240
Web Business Applications

0303420 3 0303240
Development
0303441 Enterprise Systems 3 0303335
0303490 Special topics in MIS 3 0303240*
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Executive Master of Business Administration
Personnel
Director Prof. Selahattin Dibooglu
Vision
To be a leading program providing executive higher education in the country
and the region.
Mission
To equip local and regional managers with vital business education and
essential leadership skills needed to become effective and social responsible
leaders in today’s highly competitive business environment.
Goals
1) Graduates will demonstrate advanced business knowledge required for effective
management of modern business organizations
2) Graduates will demonstrate the leadership skills which add value to their
organizations
3) Graduates will demonstrate the capabilities to work independently and in group.
4) Graduates will demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively.
• Must hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a recognized university with a
CGPA of 3.00 out of 4.00 or above.
• A CGPA between 2.5 -2.99 may be admitted conditionally provided that the
student registers 6-9 credits hours in the first semester of his/her studies and
obtains a “B” average or above and if they are classified as professionals but must
have at least eight years of working experience beyond their Bachelor’s degrees.
• Attendance in the bachelor’s degree program must not be less than 75% of the
total hours required for graduation.
• Students in programs taught in English must obtain 550 on the TOEFL exam or 6
on IELTS.
• The program is open to candidates from all academic backgrounds. Non-business
majors are asked to complete the foundation courses.
• have a minimum of 3 years of work experience after earning the Bachelor’s degree
in a managerial position middle or upper management) that entails the tasks of
decision making and supervision of a number of employees.
• Professionals such as lawyers, medical doctors and engineers who are running
their own practice would be considered as managers. Police/army officers are
regarded as managers.
• The candidate may need to pass a personal interview.
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Program Overview
The program consist of a total of 33 credit hours. 24 credit hours of Core
courses and 9 credit hours of Elective courses and foundation courses if
required. Students can take 12 credit hours during Fall and Spring semesters
and 6 credit hours during the Summer.
EMBA (33 Credits)

Core Course 8
Electives Courses 3
Total 11
A. Remedial Courses
Students with non-Business degrees can be required to enroll in one or more
of the following Foundation courses (12 credit hours) based on their academic
and professional background:
Course # Course Title CrHrs

0308150 Introduction to Economics 3
0301120 Accounting I: Financial Accounting 3
B. Core Courses
All students are required to complete the following 8 Core courses (24 credit
hours):

0306613 Management Accounting and Control 3
Systems
0306627 Human Resources Management 3
0306621 Leadership and Organizational Behavior 3
0306671 Operations & Supply Chain Management 3
0306631 Corporate Finance 3
0306640 Marketing Management 3
0306653 Management Information Systems 3
C. Elective Courses
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Students are required to complete any 3 of the following Elective courses (9
credit hours):

0306625 Organizational Change and Innovation 3
0306622 International Business 3
0306628 Business Ethics 3
0306654 Decision Sciences 3
0306633 Financial Markets and Institutions 3
0306661 Managerial Economics 3
0306655 Decision Support Systems 3
0306656 Project Management 3
0306616 Taxation and Zakat 3
0306617 Financial Statement Analysis 3
0306695 Special Topic (s) 1 3
Study Plan (33 Credits)

The study plan for EMBA Program is presented in the table below. The plan
shows that the students can normally complete the program within 3 regular
semesters over a period of 2 academic years.

Course # Title CrHrs
306627 Human Resources Management 3
Management Accounting and Control 3
306613
Systems

306621 Leadership and Organizational Behavior 3
306631 Corporate Finance 3
306671 Operations Management & supply chain 3
TBA Elective 3

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TBA Elective 3
TBA Elective 3
Course Description
Remedial courses:
0308230 Financial Management (3)

0308150 Introduction to Economics (3)

microeconomics and macroeconomics perspectives. From microeconomics, it
covers topics such as: economic problem, supply and demand, price elasticity
of supply and demand, consumer behavior, production and costs, perfect
competition, monopoly. Topics from macroeconomics include; national
income accounts, national income determination, money and banking,
inflation, monetary and fiscal policies, international trade. This course will be
offered in both Arabic and English.
0301120 Accounting I: Financial Accounting (3)

1440162 Business Mathematics (3)

Linear functions, systems of linear equations, quadratic, exponential and
logarithmic functions; differentiation of functions in one and several variables;
optimization of single variable functions; unconstrained optimization of
multivariable functions; applications in business and economics; basic matrix
operations.
Core courses
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0306613 Management Accounting and Control Systems (3)
This course explores the role of management accounting information in
managing organizations. It focuses on the fundamental concepts and
techniques that are used in generating management accounting reporting
reports. The course also emphasizes on how managers use management
accounting reports to control and evaluate organizations and organizational
members' performance. The course provides practical applications on how
the concepts and the techniques are used for planning organizations'
operations, controlling organizations' activities and enabling rationale
decision making and performance evaluation.
0306621 Leadership and Organizational Behavior (3)

This course focuses on the leadership dimension of managers by dealing with
the dynamics of human interactions in organizations. It addresses issues
related to the influence of leadership on the behavior of individuals, teams,
and networks in the context of organizational culture. In addition, it shows
how to build productive relationships and manage performance for the long-
term success of the organization. Overall, the course equips students with a
balance of theory and practice on the major theories and research on
leadership and managerial effectiveness in formal organizations. The topics
covered in the course include: the nature of managerial work; leadership traits
and skills; effective leadership behavior; power and influence; leading change
and innovation; leadership in groups and teams; developing leadership skills;
and a broad range of leadership theories encompassing contingency theories
and adaptive leadership, participative leadership, strategic leadership,
charismatic and transformational leadership, servant and authentic
leadership. The course also covers cross-cultural leadership and diversity and
deals with some contemporary issues in leadership.
0306624 Strategic Management (3)

Strategic management is concerned with managing organizations for long-
term success. It involves developing organization's ends-missions, directions,
and goals-; means-strategies, structures, systems, and policies- to achieve
them; and ways to control performance within the context of the wider
environment. It is a continuous iterative process of making, implementing and
monitoring and controlling strategic decisions.
0306627 Human Resources Management (3)

This course focuses on preparing the future managers for meeting the present
and emerging strategic human resource challenges. It evaluates the context
of Human Resource Management with regard to equal opportunity and legal
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environment, managing diversity, and conducting job analysis. It covers the
key human resource functions such as recruitment, selection, performance
appraisal, reward systems and employee development. The course also
emphasizes on the role of governance in human resource management with
regard to respecting employee rights, managing discipline, and managing
workplace safety and health
0306631 Corporate Finance (3)

This course aims at providing an overview of the theory and practice of
corporate finance in a global context. Through¬ out the course we show how
to use financial theory to solve practical problems, and also to illuminate the
facts and institutional material that students of corporate finance must
absorb.
0306640 Marketing Management (3)

The purpose of this course is to develop knowledge and skills in the managerial
aspects of marketing. The course provides an understanding of marketing as
the basis for general management decision-making and as a framework for
analyzing business situations.
0306653 Management Information Systems (3)

This course provides students with the information systems fundamentals
necessary to operate effectively in a computerized business environment. The
course provided an overview of the components, operations, and roles of
information systems in business environments. Major concepts and recent
developments in computer hardware, software, telecommunications, and
database management technologies are presented, and the strategic, global,
and ethical dimensions of information systems are discussed.
0306671 Operations & Supply Chain Management (3)

The aim of any organization is to deliver goods and services with the right
quality, quantity, cost and availability that will satisfy the customers' needs
while at the same time making the most effective use of its resources. This can
only be achieved through competent design of products, processes and work
for employees, and effective strategic planning and control of operations. This
course will introduce the fundamental principles of the subject of Operations
and Supply Chain Management which addresses these issues and provide an
insight into how reflective application of key operational techniques can
ensure the effective delivery of products and services, and how the revenue
side of the Supply Chain Management decisions have a direct impact on the
market penetration and customer service.
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Elective courses
0306616 Taxation and Zakat (3)

This course aims to develop knowledge and skills relating to the fundamental
concepts of tax and zakat principles as applicable to individuals and
corporations. The course emphasis on understanding the theory of tax and
zakat systems, and also developing the skills of tax and zakat calculation
technicalities.
0306617 Financial Statement Analysis (3)

This course introduces and analyses the relationship between business
activities (planning, financing, investing and operating) and financial
statements. It demonstrates popular tools and techniques in analyzing and
interpreting financial statements with an emphasis on the need of users’ of
financial statements.
0306622 International Business (3)

This course concentrates on the strategic decisions and operational activities
that managers of international businesses must undertake in formulating and
implementing their business plans. Topics covered include: country factors,
the global trade and investment environment, the global monetary system,
the strategy and structure of international business, and business operations.
0306625 Organizational Change and Innovation (3)

This course provides an understanding of the dynamics of change and the
importance of innovation within modern organizations. Emphasis is placed on
how managers can develop a culture receptive to new ideas, products,
processes, and systems for improving organizational performance.
0306628 Business Ethics (3)

The objective of this course is to provide a general framework of ethics within
the context of international business, particularly the Middle East culture.
Topics covered include religious values and ethics; moral standards and
cultural values; ethics and the law; and the relativity of ethical principles.
0306633 Financial Markets and Institutions (3)

This course is a survey of money and capital markets. It includes a study of the
intermediation process and the functions and operations of intermediaries
and financial institutions in money and capital markets. The course focuses on
the emerging money and capital markets in the Arab Gulf region.
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0306654 Decision Sciences (3)
This course is intended to improve the decision making and problems solving
skills of managers. It focuses on the quantitative techniques that are used to
solve managerial problems. Topics to be covered include linear programming,
decision analysis, game theory, project management, forecasting, inventory
models, waiting lines, and simulation.
0306655 Decision Support Systems (3)

This course gives a comprehensive coverage of the fundamental concepts,
principles, and theories of managerial decision making and supporting
technologies. It emphasizes teaching students the methods and skills of
analyzing, modelling, and solving managerial problems using available
computer software support. It also provides students with basic
understanding of the process of effective DSS design and development.
0306656 Project Management (3)

This course provides a comprehensive coverage of the major concepts in
project management from a managerial and practical perspective. It focuses
on advanced concepts in contemporary project management, including
project planning, project scheduling, project budgeting and cost management,
project risk management, project quality management, as well as the impact
of new projects on organizational strategic goals. Through practical cases and
readings, students will develop critical awareness of, and appreciation for the
myriad of issues involved and recent developments in modern project
management. Project management software, such as Microsoft Project 2013,
will be used to help students learn to organize, integrate and present project
information to facilitate project evaluation and management.
0306661 Managerial Economics (3)

This course deals with resource allocation and strategic decisions made by
managers. The course emphasizes how microeconomic principles can be
applied to company decision making. The focus is on stylized practical
problems that may face anyone in a management position. The course topics
include market analysis, forecasting, production and cost analysis, market
structure, risk analysis, linear programming, decision making under
uncertainty, regulatory theory, and the role of government in the market.
0306695 Special Topic (s) 1 (3)

Course content is determined by course instructor and approved by the
Program Director.
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Master of Business Administration
Personnel
Director Prof. Hussein Al-Tamimi
Introduction
The College of Business Administration (CoBA) at the University of Sharjah
(UoS) has grown rapidly over the last few years, since its inception in 1997.
The College currently offers four bachelor degree programs in Accounting,
Finance, Management, and Management Information Systems. Prior to the
launch of our new program (MBA), the only available postgraduate program
was the Executive MBA program for full time executives, although, a strategic
gap remained in the spectrum of program ranges.
Mission
To prepare graduates for managerial careers by developing their theoretical
and conceptual knowledge of business and management and thereby allowing
them to cultivate their interpersonal and professional skills.
Goals
1) Equip students with advanced concepts and theories in core business areas and
their practical applications
2) Provide students with advanced skills needed to function effectively in multiple
business settings
3) Offer students the opportunity to explore and manage real-life business problems
in depth
4) Enhance students appreciation of ethical and human values in light of business
administration activities and applications
5) Establish students ability to peruse new knowledge necessary to succeed in a
dynamic and local international business environment
MBA program incorporates two unique features

1) First, it gives students the opportunity to complete a general MBA either by
coursework only or coursework plus a thesis.
2) In the first option, the MBA can be completed with 11 courses (33 credit hours)
3) In the second option, students will complete 9 courses plus a project-thesis, which
is equivalent to 6 credit hours. An MBA with a thesis option will facilitate the
pursuance of a Doctoral degree after completing the program.
4) The second feature of the program provides the students the opportunity to
specialize in one of the two concentrations: the Islamic Finance concentration or
the Healthcare Management concentration.
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1) Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university with a GPA
of 3.0 or above. Applicants with a GPA of less than 3.0 might be admitted
conditionally.
2) Applicants with an undergraduate degree in disciplines other than Business
Administration may be admitted conditionally. They may be required to take
some remedial courses. The passing grade for the remedial courses is B.
3) Applicants with two or more years of work experience are preferred.
4) Applicants are required to demonstrate English language proficiency by obtaining
a minimum of 550 on the Institutional TOEFL or CBT, or 6 on the academic IELTS.
Program Structure
The required hours to graduate are divided across remedial courses for non-business
background, compulsory courses and elective courses. The following tables indicate
the program structure.
Remedial Courses
Students with non-Business degrees can be required to enroll in one or more of the
following Foundation courses (12 credit hours) based on their academic and
professional background:

0301120 Accounting I: Financial Accounting 3
MBA-General
MBA general courses (33 credit hours) consisting of the following:
(i)- 21 credit hours of compulsory courses.
(ii)- 12 credit hours of elective courses or one elective course+ Project
i. Core MBA Program courses (21 credit hours).
Course # Course Title Cr. Prerequisites

Hrs.
0307511 Accounting for Managerial 3
Decisions
0307522 Managing Operations 3
0307581 Applied Corporate Finance 3
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0307521 Leadership and Organization 3
Behavior
0307524 Managing Strategy 3 Senior Standing
0307525 Research Methods and 3
Statistics
ii. MBA Program electives (12 credit hours)

Each student of MBA program must successfully complete 12 credit hours from the
following list. These 12 credit hours can be either 4 courses or 2 courses and
Research Project.
Course # Course Title Cr. Hrs. Prerequisite

s
0307532 IT for Decision Makers 3
0307542 Consumer Behavior 3
0307513 Financial Reporting and 3
Regulations
0307529 Managing People in 3
Organizations
0307523 International Management 3
0307526 Managerial Decision Making 3
0307527 Leading for Accountability 3
0307528 Research Project 6
0307530 Project Management 3
0307582 Global Financial Management 3
Note: Students have the option to take four courses or two courses + Project
which is equivalent to 6 credit hours.
MBA Concentrations
Students have the option to take MBA –General or MBA Concentration. The
following is a list of two concentrations that will be offered.
MBA Concentration program courses (33 credit hours) consisting of the following:
(i) 21 credit hours of compulsory MBA program courses.
(ii) 12 credit hour of concentration courses consisting of the following:
6 credit hours of compulsory concentration courses
6 credit hours of elective concentration courses or Project
1) Islamic Finance Concentration

i. 6 credit hours of compulsory Islamic Finance Concentration courses :
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Course No. Course Title Cr. Hrs. Prerequisites
0307583 Islamic Economics 3
0307584 Islamic Banking 3
ii. 6 credit hours of Islamic Finance Concentration Elective courses from the
following or Project:
Course No. Course Title Cr. Prerequisites

Hrs.
0307582 Global Financial Management 3
0307586 Risk Management of Islamic 30307584
Financial Institutions
0307587 Islamic Insurance(Takaful) 3
0307588 Current Issues in Islamic Finance 3
0307589 Accounting for Islamic Financial 3
Institutions
Note: Students have the option to take two courses or a Project, which is
equivalent to 6 credit hours
2) Health Care Management Concentration

i. 6 credit hours of compulsory Health Care Management Concentration courses
:
Course Course Title Cr. Prerequisites
No. Hrs.
0307590 Heath Care Policy and 3
Management
0307591 Quality and Excellence in Health 3
Care
ii. 6 credit hours of Health Care Management Concentration Elective courses from
the following or Project:
Course Course Title Cr. Prerequisites

No. Hrs.
0307592 Health Care Information Systems 3
0307593 Human Recourses Management 3
in Health Care Services
0307594 Legal and Ethical Issues in Health 3 0307590
Care Professions
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0307595 Health Care Costing and 3
Accountability Systems
Note: Students have the option to take two courses or a Project, which is
equivalent to 6 credit hours
Recommended Study Plan

0307511 Accounting for Managerial Decisions 3
Elective 3

Elective 3

Elective 3
Elective 3
0307524 Managing Strategy 3
MBA Islamic Finance Concentration: Recommended study plan

0307583 Islamic Economics 3

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0307525 Research Methods and Statistics 3
0307521 Leadership and Organization Behavior 3
0307584 Islamic Banking 3

Elective 3
Elective 3
MBA Health Care Concentration: Recommended study plan

0307590 Heath Care Policy and Management 3

0307525 Research Methods and Statistics 3
0307521 Leadership and Organization Behavior 3
0307591 Quality and Excellence in Health Care 3

Elective 3
Elective 3
Course Description
Remedial courses
0308230 Financial Management (3)

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0308150 Introduction to Economics (3)

microeconomics and macroeconomics perspectives. From microeconomics, it
covers topics such as: economic problem, supply and demand, price elasticity
of supply and demand, consumer behavior, production and costs, perfect
competition, monopoly. Topics from macroeconomics include; national
income accounts, national income determination, money and banking,
inflation, monetary and fiscal policies, international trade. This course will be
offered in both Arabic and English.
0301120 Accounting I: Financial Accounting (3)

1440162 Business Mathematics (3)

Linear functions, systems of linear equations, quadratic, exponential and
logarithmic functions; differentiation of functions in one and several variables;
optimization of single variable functions; unconstrained optimization of
multivariable functions; applications in business and economics; basic matrix
operations.
Core courses
0307511 Accounting for Managerial Decisions (3)

This course explores the role of management accounting information in
managing organizations. It focuses on the fundamental concepts and
techniques that are used in generating management accounting reporting
reports. The course also emphasizes on “how managers use management
accounting reports to control and evaluate organizations and organizational
members’ performance. The course provides practical applications on how
the concepts and the techniques are used for planning organizations’
operations, controlling organizations’ activities and enabling rationale
decision making and performance evaluation.
0307522 Managing Operations (3)

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This course provides deeper understanding to the topics and mathematical
techniques for solving problems in the design, planning, and controlling of
operations and supply chain. Topics covered in this course include forecasting,
product design and development, managing quality, layout strategy, supply-
chain management, inventory and logistics management, sequencing and
scheduling, and quantitative tools for operation managers. The course
consists of two major parts: a body of knowledge component which is
circulated through the text and lecture material, and a critical thinking part
which is obtained through case analysis, discussion and presentations.
Students would learn relevant concepts, frameworks, tools, and techniques
required to manage the operations and supply chain.
0307521 Leadership and Organizational Behavior (3)

This course focuses on the leadership dimension of managers by dealing with
the dynamics of human interactions in organizations. It addresses issues
related to the influence of leadership on the behavior of individuals, teams,
and networks in the context of organizational culture. In addition, it shows
how to build productive relationships and manage performance for the long-
term success of the organization. Overall, the course equips students with a
balance of theory and practice on the major theories and research on
leadership and managerial effectiveness in formal organizations. The topics
covered in the course include: the nature of managerial work; leadership traits
and skills; effective leadership behavior; power and influence; leading change
and innovation; leadership in groups and teams; developing leadership skills;
and a broad range of leadership theories encompassing contingency theories
and adaptive leadership, participative leadership, strategic leadership,
charismatic and transformational leadership, servant and authentic
leadership. The course also covers cross-cultural leadership and diversity and
deals with some contemporary issues in leadership.
0307524 Managing Strategy (3)

Prerequisites: Senior Standing/ Dept. Approval
This course deals with the big picture of the organization within the context of
its environment. It addresses the question of how to utilize the organization
capabilities to seize opportunities and guard against threats in order to
achieve superior performance, in the long run, in the face of competition.
Students would learn advanced concepts, frameworks, tools, and techniques
required to manage the process of strategy making and implementation.
Topics covered include: the concepts of strategy and competitive advantage;
frameworks and tools for internal and external analyses; strategy in different
contexts; the dynamics of strategy making and execution; and current issues
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in strategy (e.g., the sustainable vs transient nature of competitive advantage,
and how to deal with strategy paradoxes and tensions).
0307525 Research Methods and Statistics (3)

This course provides students with understanding of the steps comprising the
research methods and statistics. It also provides students with the skills of
planning and executing research paper project. The course introduces the
student to research methods and statistics. Students will gain an
understanding of the importance of business research and how research is
carried out in management and business settings. The course introduces a
range of research paradigms associated with the field of management,
business studies and statistics. It also examines various approaches to
research in management and business settings. In particular, it introduces
students to the various research methods in management and business by
providing an overview of the research process. It also helps students
understand the different types of research and associated methodologies.
0307541 Marketing Management (3)

The purpose of this course is to advance knowledge and skills in the
managerial aspects of marketing. Emphasis will be on the managerial aspects
of marketing plans. These include understanding the marketing environment;
understanding buyer behavior; marketing planning and strategies; managing
the marketing mix: products and services, pricing and channels, promotion;
and customer segmentation and positioning.
0307581 Applied Corporate Finance (3)

This course provides a conceptual framework for understanding and
addressing problems generally faced by corporate managers and explores
methods to apply these concepts to contemporary business environment. This
course deals with how to invest corporate capitals in different projects that
add additional value for the shareholders of corporation while minimizing the
cost of corporate capitals. The course puts an emphasis on the role of financial
markets in raising equity and debt for the firm and the investors’ behavior with
respect to corporate payout decisions. The course also covers lease vs. buy
decisions as alternative to conventional investment and financing decision.
Elective courses
0307513 Financial Reporting and Regulations (3)

The course addresses financial accounting theory and practice. It explores the
role of financial reporting regulations in governing business operations. It
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integrates financial reporting regulations to business environment. The course
covers several financial reporting topics such as accounting for investments;
intangible assets; current and long-term liabilities; stockholders' equity;
dilutive securities; and statement of cash flows; in addition to topics related
to corporate disclosures. The course emphasizes on “how business
organizations reports financial information in a coherent way adhering to
accounting standards”.
0307522 Managing People in Organizations (3)

This course focuses on preparing the future managers for meeting the present
and emerging strategic human resource challenges. It evaluates the context
of Human Resource Management with regard to equal opportunity and legal
environment, managing diversity, and conducting job analysis. It covers the
key human resource functions such as recruitment, selection, performance
appraisal, reward systems and employee development. The course also
emphasizes on the role of governance in human resource management with
regard to respecting employee rights, managing discipline, and managing
workplace safety and health.
0307523 International Management (3)

The course aims to appraise the global business environment in terms of legal,
political, technological, and economic aspects. It unfolds the cultural context
of global management in addition to the role of social responsibility,
sustainability, and ethics. The course also emphasizes on strategy formulation
and implementation for international and global operations. Moreover, it
includes the discussion on global human resource management issues in
terms of staffing, training, and compensation. Motivating and leading in the
context of international management is also covered
0307526 Managerial Decision Making (3)

This course is designed to improve students’ competence in decision making.
Students would learn decision making concepts, how to assess decision
situations, how to diagnose and frame decision problems, how to use decision
making tools to make sound decisions and avoid decision traps. These
concepts, skills, and tools are to be learned and practiced in both individual
and team contexts. Topics covered in this course include: the nature of
managerial decision making; overconfidence; common biases; bounded
awareness; framing and the reversal of preferences; motivational and
emotional influences on decision making; the escalation of commitment;
fairness and ethics in decision making; and how to improve decision making.
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0307527 Leading for Accountability (3)
This course aims to prepare students for moral leadership roles. Students
would learn how to identify, be sensitive to, and respond appropriately to
situations involving moral challenges. The course develops understanding of
moral leadership and the skills of making ethical analyses, reasoning, and
judgment in managerial decision making situations. The course covers topics
such as: honesty and trust in business; social responsibility of business;
fairness and justice; international context of business ethics; good leadership;
company loyalty and employee responsibility; ethics of corporate governance;
and ethics in different functional areas including accounting, finance,
investment, marketing, advertising, and sales.
0307528 Research Project (6)

This course provides an opportunity to undertake an original research on a
topic of student's choice that is directly relevant to his or her area of
specialization or within the broader area of business. The project is to focus
on original first-hand research that intellectually inquiries into any puzzling
real life business problem based the established economic theory. The
researcher needs to go beyond the examination of secondary sources of
information. He or she will investigate primary and documentary sources,
pursue interviews with decision-makers, undertake observation and direct
contact with relevant individuals and organizations concerned with the topic.
In relevant cases, the researcher will undertake a full-length empirical study
by downloading relevant historical data from the professional databases and
using advanced statistical packages.
0307530 Project Management (3)

This course provides a comprehensive coverage of the major concepts in
project management from a managerial and practical perspective. It focuses
on advanced concepts in contemporary project management, including
project planning, project scheduling, project budgeting and cost management,
project risk management, project quality management, as well as the impact
of new projects on organizational strategic goals. Through practical cases and
readings, students will develop critical awareness of, and appreciation for the
myriad of issues involved and recent developments in modern project
management. Project management software, such as Microsoft Project 2013,
will be used to help students learn to organize, integrate and present project
information to facilitate project evaluation and management.
0307532 IT for Decision Makers (3)
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This course deals with how information technology (IT) can assist managers in
making business decisions and emphasizes the importance of IT skills needed
to better manage businesses. This course discusses a range of issues focusing
around modern technologies used by businesses around the world. Topics
covered include managing Information Technology (IT) as a strategic resource,
the business of process engineering, IT planning, IT governance and
communication, the Internet and e-Business.
0307542 Consumer Behavior (3)

Consumer buying behavior is a complex activity, which is influenced by many
environmental factors. The course challenges students to explore the realities
and implications of buyer behavior. Topics include the importance of
consumer behavior and research; internal influences such as motivation and
involvement, personality, self-image, life-style, perception, learning, attitude
formation and change, and communication; external influences such as
culture, subculture, social class, reference groups and family, and the diffusion
of innovations; and consumer decision making.
0307582 Global Financial Management (3)

This course is designed to provide a background of the international financial
environment and then to focus on the financial decisions of international
firms. Most of the traditional areas of corporate finance are explored but this
is done from the perspective of an international business, concentrating on
those elements that are rarely encountered by purely domestic firms, namely,
the functions and operations of the foreign exchange markets, the economic
theories of exchange rates, and the different types of exchange rate regimes.
Important strategic aspects covered during the course comprise the capital
structure of multinational firms, the impact of exchange rates on capital
budgeting decisions, the measurement of foreign exchange rate exposure and
risk and generally, financial management problems of doing business in a
global environment.
0307583 Islamic Economics (3)

This course provides an overview of the organizing principles and
fundamentals of an Islamic economy. With deep discussion of the
characteristics, rationale, key institutions, objectives, and instruments at
work, the course addresses the core economic principles underlying a system
based on the foundational teachings of Islam, and examines the implications
for economic policies. Social welfare, economic justice, market functionality,
efficiency, and equity are explored from an Islamic perspective, and the role
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and instruments of fiscal and monetary policy in Islamic systems are used to
illustrate contemporary applications.
0307584 Islamic Banking (3)

This course develops discourses on three important subjects: money, Islamic
banks and the management of Islamic banks. It will explain the composition
of a typical Islamic bank’s balance sheet and interrelationships between its
accounts, including assets, liabilities and owners’ equity. In this discourse, the
course examines how regulators regulate and supervise Islamic banking
operations.
0307585 Islamic Asset and Fund Management (3)

This course enables students analyze Sharia compliant investments by
applying Sharia screening criteria to exclude prohibited industries. Topics that
will be covered include the principles of replicating conventional deposit
structures using Murabaha and Mudaraba financing methods. Also, Islamic
capital market investment funds using Ijara and Istisn’a will be explored as well
as the fundamentals of Islamic stock selection process and the role of the
Sharia’a Supervisory Board. The course will also cover the in-depth analysis of
of Sukuks, Future markets, Mutual funds, Portfolio management as well as the
use of derivatives in managing risks.
0307586 Risk Management of Islamic Financial Institutions (3)

This course introduces students to the ways in which different risk sources are
quantified and managed by Islamic financial institutions. Among the topics
covered include the concept of risk management in Islamic finance context,
taking into account the unique nature of Islamic banking operations. Similarly,
the importance of Shari’ah compliance in Islamic finance and the risks of non-
compliance will be looked at from risk management perspective. The impact
of regulations as well as the steps involved in the legal documentation of risk
management in Islamic financial institutions will be studied. Special attention
will be given to the process of securitization and the use of derivatives as well
as the art of managing counterparty risks in Islamic financial institutions.
0307587 Islamic Insurance (3)

This course addresses the nature of insurance and its benefits to society. It
analyzes the basic elements of an Islamic cooperative insurance or takaful
system as distinct from the conventional insurance system. The course focuses
on the organizational structure of takaful companies, and how they offer a
complete range of insurance services. The operating principles of takaful
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business, retakaful of takaful Business (reinsurance) and regulation &
supervision and governance of takaful are also covered in this course.
0307588 Current Issues in Islamic Finance (3)

This course provides an overview of contemporary issues in the practice of
Islamic finance and the roots that have defined its modes of operation. The
course surveys the latest developments in this fast-growing industry with an
analytical and forward-looking focus. The course investigates that despite the
good intentions of its pioneers, Islamic finance has placed excessive emphasis
on contract forms, thus becoming a primary target for rest-seeking legal
arbitrageurs.
0307589 Accounting for Islamic Financial Institution (3)

The accounting for Islamic Financial institutions course aims to provide an
advanced understanding of the processes required to record the banks’
unique transactions as well as how to prepare financial statements of Islamic
Financial institutions as required by the shareholders of such institutions. It
provides students with the techniques and tools of recording, analyzing,
summarizing and preparing the financial statements of Islamic banks and
Takaful companies.
0307590 Healthcare Policy and Management (3)

This course is designed to provide students with advanced knowledge in the
area of health services policy and management. It focuses on the international
scene, the region and the ways health services in United Arab Emirates are
changing to meet the challenges surrounding this area. The course covers two
major areas: Healthcare policy and healthcare management. In the healthcare
policy area, the focus is help students understand the broader context of
health policy, the essential policy and legal issues affecting and flowing out of
the healthcare and public health systems, and the ways health policies and
laws are formulated. In the area of management, it covers topics such as types,
structures and management of health service organizations, the financing and
budgeting of healthcare services, Healthcare program evaluation and quality,
and the managerial problem solving and decision making of the healthcare
systems.
0307591 Quality and Excellence in Health Care (3)

This course will specifically aim to introduce quality management tools and
models for transforming public, private and not-for-profit healthcare
organizations into organizations that provide excellent patient care.
Furthermore, the course will analyze the history of quality management, and
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examine a variety of philosophies, concepts, and techniques for managing,
controlling and improving quality in healthcare organizations. In addition,
students will be able to discuss and appraise the European, regional and local
quality models for health services management. The course will also help
students to design a strategy for customer and stakeholder requirements.
Finally, it contributes to the students’ self-learning in quality management in
general.
0307592 Healthcare Information Systems (3)

This course explores the healthcare information systems and technology
issues associated with decision making in healthcare organizations.
Information technology provides a framework to understand the types of
information systems prevalent in healthcare organizations, evaluate specific
strategies related to healthcare information technology investments, and
understand the ramifications of health data standards and privacy concerns
on information management policy. In this course, the students will learn how
the core competencies of healthcare information systems can be developed
and applied using real-world case studies.
0307593 Human Resources Management in Heath Care Services (3)

This course aims to prepare students for taking up managerial roles in meeting
the present and emerging strategic human resource challenges of modern
health care organizations. It evaluates the context of Human Resource
Management in health care services with regard to equal opportunity,
managing diversity and conducting job analysis. It covers the key human
resource functions such as recruitment, selection, training and development,
performance appraisal, and compensation. It also provides an understanding
of the socio-cultural factors when developing a management system for
health care organizations for the 21st century.
0307594 Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare Professions (3)

The course provides a conceptual framework for understanding and
addressing legal and ethical issues faced by healthcare professionals. It will
examine the role of government institutions in promoting healthcare system
and their interaction with various groups such as: patients, practitioners,
administrators and insurers. The main areas that the course will cover include,
but not limited: medical malpractice, provider and patient relationship,
regulation of medical services, professional liability, confidentiality, privacy,
intellectual property rights, employment law, insurance and healthcare ethics.
0307595 Heath Care Costing and Accountability Systems (3)

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This course evaluates the role of cost accounting information in managing
health care organizations. It focuses on the advanced concepts, techniques
and ethos of costing and accountability systems in relation to health care
governance systems. The course analyzes issues related to costing and pricing
in service organizations, cost allocation and reporting costing information to
top management in health care organizations. The course also discusses “how
private and public hospitals would use cost reports to control and hold health
care professional accountable to their performance. It also provides essential
knowledge on ethical health care issues and finally critically evaluates practical
cases on cost and accountability systems from different contexts.
0307596 Health Care Economics (3)

This course provides a conceptual framework for understanding the specific
characteristics of healthcare markets including supply, demand, production,
and costs. This course deals with how market failures occur and why
government or regulation may be necessary in the healthcare market. This
course addresses the issues of health care financing system and the demand
for and supply of healthcare labor market. The course puts an emphasis on
the principles and the methods of economic evaluation in the health care and
the importance of use of this evaluation in the decision making.
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College of
Engineering
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Professor Hamid Al Naimiy Chancellor
Professor Abdul Kadir Hamid Acting Dean
Dr. Fikri Dweiri Vice-Dean
Prof. Khalil Adbdulmawgoud Assistant Dean for Graduate Studies
History
The College of Engineering at the University of Sharjah was established in 1997. Since
then, the College has grown significantly and presently offers eight undergraduate
engineering programs in Architectural, Civil, Computer, Electrical and Electronics,
Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, Mechanical, Nuclear, and
Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering. Four of these programs (Civil,
Computer, Electrical and Electronics and Industrial Engineering and Management) are
accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.
The College also offers graduate programs at the Master’s level in Civil and
Environmental Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Computer
Engineering and Engineering Management. In addition, the College offers a PhD
program in Engineering Management in collaboration with ETS University from
Montreal, Canada.
Overview
The College of Engineering is led by the College Dean who is responsible for and
represents the College to higher administration as well to other colleges. The effective
management and decision-making in the college is carried out through a hierarchy
that extends from Department Committees to the College Council chaired by the Dean
and includes the Vice-Dean, Department chairs and Department representatives. The
College Council serves as the ultimate forum at the College level in which issues are
discussed and decisions are made.
Furthermore, and in addition to the Vice-Dean, a number of College committees

chaired by senior faculty members assist the Dean in matters related to curriculum
and accreditation, research and graduate studies, faculty selection and promotions,
and student’s affairs.
Vision
To be recognized, nationally and internationally, among leading engineering colleges
in teaching and learning, research, and community service. Its graduates will be valued
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for their knowledge, skills, commitment to excellence, ethics and leadership.

Mission
The College is dedicated to preparing graduates to solve complex problems in a
professional, ethical, and socially responsible manner, through:
1) Providing high quality and relevant programs at the undergraduate and graduate
levels.
2) Conducting advanced and sustainable research that provides innovative solutions
to real problems towards the enhancement of quality of life.
3) Offering quality community service.
Goals
The College of Engineering has three goals:
1) Teaching and Learning

Provide students with quality educational programs that are consistent with national
and international standards, designed to give them a strong grasp of their chosen
discipline to develop their intellectual capacities and transferable skills. This will
enable them to succeed in their career and to contribute effectively to the engineering
profession.
2) Research and Scholarship

Promote creative research and scholarship, and disseminate knowledge that
contributes to the advancement of technology and provide opportunities to pursue
graduate degree programs.
3) Community Service
Serve as an effective source of engineering expertise for the region by developing
effective links with regional communities and organizations and offering a range of
scientific and continuing educational opportunities, with particular emphasis on the
local and national needs.
Objectives
The College of Engineering has the following six objectives that are related to the
overall objectives of the University of Sharjah.
1) Attract and support quality faculty, students and staff so that effective learning,
research and service are accomplished by working together.
2) Provide high quality, intellectually-challenging education programs that prepare
students for a successful career in the engineering profession.
3) Provide sufficient breadth and depth of knowledge in the programs to satisfy the
requirements of the national and international accreditation bodies, therefore
allowing our graduates the opportunity to practice engineering regionally and
internationally.
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4) Ensure that the engineering degree programs offer students opportunities to

develop a wide range of transferable skills, including the preparation to pursue
knowledge independently and to become life-long learners.
5) Support faculty and student research to disseminate knowledge, and encourage
multi-disciplinary research collaborations at the regional and international
levels.
6) Serve as a source of engineering expertise for local industry and society,
including provisions of continuing professional development, joint research
projects, consulting, and training.
Academic Programs
The College of Engineering offers eight undergraduate programs leading to a Bachelor
of Science (BS) degree, three programs leading to a Master of Science Degree (MS),
and one program leading to a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree:
1) Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
2) Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
3) Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
4) Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering
5) Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management
6) Bachelor of Science in Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering
7) Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
8) Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Engineering
9) Bachelor of Science in Water Desalination Engineering (Soon)
10) Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security Engineering (Soon)
11) Master of Science in Civil Engineering
12) Master of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
13) Master of Science in Computer Engineering
14) Master of Science in Engineering Management
15) Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering (Soon)
16) Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering (Soon)
17) Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering Management
18) Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering (Soon)
19) Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (Soon)
Further to fulfilling the University admission requirements, students aspiring to study
in one of the engineering majors are required to take a placement examination in
mathematics and physics. Students who fail to attain a passing score in one of these
subjects are required to pass a related remedial course to ensure their mastery of
basic skills and improve their ability to handle the rigor of college-level subjects.
Students are strongly advised to carefully review the University Bulletin for admission
and degree requirements as well as all related academic policies.
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Each Bachelor degree program comprises University requirements (UR), College
requirements (CR) and program requirements (PR). The University and College
requirements are common to all departments in the College of Engineering. Each
department has its own required and elective courses. The credit hour allocations for
each program are shown in the following table:
BS in Civil Engineering (135 Credits)

UR CR PR Total
Total 24 26 85 135
BS in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (132 Credits)

UR CR PR Total
Total 24 26 82 132
BS in Computer Engineering (132 Credits)

UR CR PR Total
Total 24 26 82 132
Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering (158 Credits)

UR CR PR Total
Total 24 26 108 158
BS in Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management (134 Credits)

UR CR PR Total
Total 24 26 84 134
BS in Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering (133 Credits)

U CR PR Total
Mandatory Credits R
1 26 71 112
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Total 2 26 83 133
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BS in Nuclear Engineering (131 Credits)

UR CR PR Total
Total 24 26 81 131
BS in Mechanical Engineering (132 Credits)

UR CR PR Total
Total 24 26 82 132
An engineering student in all programs is eligible for graduation if he/she has:
1) Completed all the requirements of the degree
2) Attained a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
I.University Requirements
II.College Requirements
A. Remedial programs and Courses

Proficiency in the English Language is a requirement for admission to any program in
the College of Engineering. In addition, all incoming engineering students must also
pass the placement exams in mathematics and physics prior to taking program level
calculus and physics courses. Those who fail a placement exam(s) are required to take
the corresponding remedial course(s):
• 1440098 Pre-Calculus
• 1430106 Remedial Physics
These two remedial courses do not count toward fulfilling the degree requirements;
i.e., each is assigned zero credits but is equivalent to 3-credits in terms of student load.
Description of the remedial courses follows.
1440098 Pre-Calculus (0-3:0)
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Real numbers, equations, inequalities, functions and their graphs, linear and
quadratic functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, and trigonometry.
Prerequisite: None.
1430106 Remedial Physics (0-3:0)

This course is designed for science and engineering students with insufficient
background in physics. Through the study of the systems of units, vectors,
elements of kinematics (one dimensional motion), dynamics (Newton’s laws,
work and energy), thermodynamics and basic electricity. Prerequisite: None.
B. Mandatory Courses
All College of Engineering students are required to take 26 credit hours of
mandatory foundation and skill courses. A list of these courses and their
descriptions follow.

0202110 Speech Communication 3 0202112
0202207 Technical Writing 3 0202112
1420101 General Chemistry I 3 None
1420102 General Chemistry I Lab 1 Pre/Co: 1420101
1430115 Physics I 3 Pass placement Test or 1430106
; Pre/Co: 1440133
1430116 Physics I Lab 1 Pre/Co: 1430115
1430117 Physics II 3 1430115, 1430116
1440161 Calculus II for Engineers 3 1440133
1440261 Differential Equations 3 1440161
0401301 for
Engineering Economics 3 3rd Year Standing
Engineers
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Descriptions of the required mathematics and science courses are given below.
1440098 Precalculus (0-3:0)

Real numbers, equations, inequalities, functions and their graphs, linear and
quadratic functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, and trigonometry.
Prerequisite: None
1430106 Remedial Physics (0-3:0)

This course is designed for science and engineering students with insufficient
background in physics. Through the study of the systems of units, vectors,
elements of kinematics (one dimensional motion), dynamics (Newton’s laws,
work and energy), thermodynamics and basic electricity.
Prerequisite: None
0202110 Speech Communication (3-3:0)

This course aims at helping students become effective speakers by focusing on
building presentation skills through several individual and team presentation
assignments. Emphasis is placed on elements of an effective presentation,
style of delivery, and interaction with audience. The course works on
confidence building, gap repair, and important speech. Prerequisite: 0202112
0202207 Technical Writing (3-3:0)

This ESP (English Specific Purpose) course is task-based and intended for
Engineering students to increase their proficiency in managing technical data
and workplace writing such as memorandums, letters, reports, applications,
and research projects.
1420101 General Chemistry I (3-0:3)

Topics Covered include: Matter, Atomic structure; stoichemistry of chemical
reactions; chemical reactions in solution; energy and thermochemistry; atomic
and electronic structure; chemical bonding; periodic correlation; properties of
gases; liquids and Solids; solutions.
1420102 General Chemistry I Lab (0-3:1)

Experiments on qualitative and quantitative aspects of General Chemistry I.
Prerequisite: Pre/Co 1420101
1430115 Physics I (3-0:3)
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Motion in 1 and 2 dimensions, vectors, particle dynamics and Newton’s laws;
work and energy, momentum and collision, rotation of rigid body, elasticity,
oscillatory motion, fluid mechanics and heat.
Prerequisites: Placement Test or 1430106; Pre/Co: 1440133
1430116 Physics I Laboratory (0-3:1)

Various experiments covering the topics mentioned in Physics I course.
1430117 Physics II (3-0:3)

Charge and matter, electric field, Gauss’s law, electric potential, capacitors
and dielectric, current and resistance, electromotive force and circuits,
magnetic field, Ampere’s law, Faraday’s law of induction, Maxwell’s
equations. Prerequisites: 1430115 and 1430116
1440161 Calculus II for Engineers (3-0:3)

Inverse functions; transcendental functions; techniques of integration,
Improper integrals; graphing in polar coordinates; vectors and analytic
geometry in space; Functions of several variables; extreme values and saddle
points; double integrals in rectangular and polar coordinates; triple integrals
in rectangular coordinates. Prerequisite: 1440133
1440261 Differential Equations for Engineers (3-0:3)

First and second order ordinary differential equations; applications; some
higher order equation; power series solutions; special functions; Laplace
transform; applications. Prerequisite: 1440161.
0401301 Engineering Economics (3-0:3)

Fundamental concepts involving the time value of money. Evaluation of loans
and bonds; consideration of inflation and handling changing interest rates.
Economic measures for determining a projects worth (annual, present,
future), rates of return, savings, investment ratio, and payback period.
Comparing investment alternatives. Depreciation and benefit cost analysis,
cost concepts and an introduction to project cost estimation.
Prerequisite: 3rd Year Standing.
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courses, and engineering courses chosen from outside the major. The program
requirements for the bachelor degrees in the different engineering majors are
given hereafter. Details and titles of relevant courses are included in the Student’s
Study Plan (SSP) that every engineering student will have.
Course Coding
The courses offered by the College of Engineering programs are designated
according to the following coding System (040XABC):
04 College of Engineering Code

0X Program as follows
01: Civil and Environmental 05: Industrial Engineering and

Engineering Engineering management
02: Electrical and Electronics 06: Sustainable and Renewable
Engineering Energy Engineering
03: Computer Engineering 07: Nuclear Engineering
04: Architectural Engineering 08: Mechanical Engineering
ABC “A” designate the Year or level 1, 2, 3, 4; “B” program focus area;
“C” course sequence - 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
The designation used to represent credit hours breakdown (t-p: s) of a course is as

follows: “t” stands for theoretical component of the course; “p” practical or
laboratory component; and “c” the total credit hours. For example (3-0:3)
represents a 3 credit hour course with three contact lecture hours and zero
laboratory hours.
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Department of Civil and Environmental

Engineering (CEE)
Personnel
Chairperson Salah AlToubat
Professors Abdallah Shanableh, Mohamed Maalej, Samer A.

Barakat, Radhi M AlZubaidi, Salah AlToubat, Maher
Omar
Associate Professors Rami Al-Ruzouq, Khaled Hamad, Ghazi

AlKhateeb, Tarek Merabtene, Moussa Leblouba
Assistant Professors Mohsin Siddique, V. Senthilkumar, Waleed A. Zeiada,

Saleh Abu Dabous, Muamer Abuzwidah, Mohammad
Talha, Mohammad Abdallah, Abdallah Yilmuz,
Mohammad G Arab, Zaid AlSadoon
Lecturers: Faiza Shadoudd, Ali A. Tohmaz
Vision
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) aspires to be a
regional leader in Civil Engineering education, research, and community service
with special focus on the needs of the United Arab Emirates.
Mission
The mission of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering is to support
the needs of the UAE community and the region through providing quality
educational programs, contributing to the discovery and application of knowledge
through research, and serving the community and the Civil Engineering
profession.
Objectives
The Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE) Program at the University of
Sharjah will produce graduates who:
1) Are prepared to practice the civil engineering profession responsibly for the
benefit of the community.
2) Will achieve, upon few years of practice, levels of technical knowledge and
professional expertise necessary for career advancement and assuming
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leadership positions in the Civil Engineering profession.

3) Will pursue scientific inquiry and lifelong learning opportunities, such as self-
directed learning, graduate studies, participation in professional activities,
and continuing education.
Program Outcomes
Upon completing the BSCE Program at the University of Sharjah, students should
attain the following outcomes:
a) The ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering
b) The ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and
interpret data
c) The ability to design a system, component, or process that meets desired
needs within realistic constrains such as economic, environment, social,
political, ethical, health and safety manufacturability and sustainability
d) The ability to function in multi-disciplinary teams
e) The ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems
f) The understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
g) The ability to communicate effectively
h) The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering
solutions in a global, economic, environmental and social context.
i) The recognition of the need for and the ability to engage in life-long learning
j) The knowledge of contemporary issues
k) The ability to use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools
necessary for engineering
The graduates of BSCE Program work as structural engineers, transportation, traffic
or highway engineers, geotechnical engineers, environmental engineers, or water
engineers. These jobs can be found virtually in all of the major consulting
engineering firms, government agencies, construction companies all across the
United Arab Emirates and the region.
Program Overview
The CEE Department is one of the oldest departments in the College of Engineering
at the University of Sharjah. The Department has highly-qualified instructors and
supporting lab engineers and technicians. Their specializations and expertise span
the main disciplines of modern civil engineering, including: Structural Engineering,
Civil Engineering Materials, Construction Engineering and Management,
Transportation Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Water Resources
Engineering, Environmental Engineering, and Surveying.
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The CEE Department offers a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE).
It is a four-year program fully accredited by the UAE Ministry of Education – Higher

Education Affairs and the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology
(ABET). The Program is designed to reflect the special needs of the United Arab
Emirates and the region in the development of structures and infrastructure for the
benefit of the community.
Program Options: The CEE Department offers only one Civil Engineering Program
which leads to a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering. The Program
provides students with the opportunity to cover various sub-fields of civil
engineering through the choice of final year technical electives. The Department
also offers, under the umbrella of the Civil Engineering Program, a Concentration
in Environmental Engineering.
The Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Program requires the completion of 135
credit hours distributed as follows:
BS in Civil Engineering (135 Credits)

UR CR PR Total
Total 24 26 85 135
I. University Requirements (UR)

II. College Requirements (CR)

These are the courses that must be taken by students enrolled in any of the College
of Engineering’s programs. Descriptions are presented in the introductory pages of
the College of Engineering section in this bulletin.
III. Program Requirements (PR)

These are the courses that must be taken only by students enrolled in the Civil
Engineering Program. This category is divided into the following two groups.
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a) Mandatory Courses
The mandatory department requirement courses cover the main civil Engineering
disciplines, including: Geotechnical; Materials; Structural; Surveying;
Transportation; Construction; Water Resources; and Environmental Engineering.
Subjects in these areas are introduced using lectures and tutorials whereby
emphasis is placed on both principles and design. Laboratory classes are used
alongside some of the courses to develop practical engineering skills and basic
knowledge, and reinforce the theory presented in the lectures. In addition, as part
of the senior design project students are required to conduct a feasibility study,
develop a complete analysis and design of an engineering project in one of the
major areas of civil engineering and submit a technical report supplemented with
all necessary documents and drawings.

1450103 Ecology 3
1440211 Linear Algebra I 3 1440133
Introduction to Probability
1440281 3 1440133
and Statistics
Introduction to Civil and
0401100 1 None
Environmental
0401101 Engineering Drawing 3 Pre/Co: 0401100
1411113 Programming for Engineers 3 None
0401201 Statics* 3 1430115
0401202 Mechanics of Materials* 3 0401201
0401222 Surveying 2 0401101; Co: 0401225
0401225 Surveying Lab 1 Pre/Co: 0401222
1420101; Pre/Co:
0401233 Materials for Civil Engineers 3 0401202; 1430117;
Co: 0401234
0401234 Materials for Civil Engineers Lab 1 Pre/Co: 401233
0401243 Dynamics 3 0401201
0401310 Structural Analysis 3 0401202
0401314 Reinforced Concrete Design I 4 0401310 ; 0401233
0401222; 0401243;
0401321 Transportation Engineering 3
Pre/Co: 1440281
0401343 Fluid Mechanics 3 0401243
0401344 Fluid Mechanics Laboratory 1 Pre/Co: 0401343
Introduction to
0401345 3 1420101
Environmental Engineering
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Introduction to
0401346 1 Pre/Co: 0401345
0401351 Laboratory
Geotechnical Engineering 3 0401202; Co: 0401355
Geotechnical
0401355 1 Pre/Co: 0401351
Engineering Laboratory
0401351;
0401358 Foundation Engineering I 3
Pre/Co:0401314
0401343; Pre/Co:
0401445 Hydraulic Engineering & Design 3
0401405
1440261;
0401405 Numerical Methods 3
Pre/Co:1411113
0401437 Construction Engineering 3 Pre/Co: 0401314
Professional Practice in Civil Pre/Co: 0401498; 4th
0401495 3
and Environmental Engineering Year Standing
Water and
0401448 3 0401345
Wastewater
Treatment
0401426 Highway Design 3 0401321
Completion of 90
0401498 Senior Design Project I 1
Credit Hours;
0401499 Senior Design Project II 0401351;
0401498
3
0401345;
0401493 Environmental Outreach Project
**
0 0401321; 0202207;
0401301; Pre/Co:
Total 79 0401314; 0401445
* A minimum grade of C is required.
** The course is required for environmental concentration program.
b) Electives Courses
The CEE Department offers a number of electives and special studies in the various
civil engineering sub-disciplines. The elective courses are designed to provide
students with advanced knowledge and skills in the various areas of civil
engineering. Students can generally register for these courses in the final year and
after successful completion of the appropriate pre-requisite courses, that are
generally offered during the third year in the Program. The special study courses
provide the flexibility of further developing special skills and exploring the state-of-
the-art issues in civil engineering.
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The following is the Department Elective Requirements in the BSCE Program:

Structural Engineering
0401413 Advanced Structural Analysis 3 0401314
and Design
0401414 Reinforced Concrete Design II 3 0401314
0401416 Pre-stressed Concrete Design 3 0401314
0401418 Steel Design 3 0401310
0401472 Analysis and Design for Lateral Loads 3 0401314
0401461 Special Topics in 3 0401310
Structural Engineering
Transportation Engineering
0401425 Pavement Design 3 0401321
0401427 Traffic Systems Design 3 0401321
0401428 Transportation and the Environment 3 0401321; 0401345
0401462 Special Topics in Transportation 3 0401321
Engineering
Construction Engineering
0401435 Specifications and Quantity Surveying 3 Pre/Co: 0401314;
0401358
Construction Engineering
Water / Environmental Engineering
0401447 Water Resources Engineering 3 0401445
0401443 Solid and Hazardous 3 0401345
Waste Management
0401444 Coastal Engineering 3 0401445
0401466 Special Topics in Water 3 0401343
Resources Engineering
Geotechnical Engineering
0401450 Foundation Engineering II 3 0401358
0401457 Slopes and Embankments 3 0401351

0401452 Geotechnical Engineering II 3 0401351
0401451 Introduction to Geo- 3 0401345; 0401351
Geotechnical Engineering
Civil Engineering
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0401460 Special Topics in Civil Engineering 3 Topics Dependent

0401429 Introduction to GIS for Civil Engineers 3 0401222; 1411113
0401494 Sustainable Design and Construction 3 0401345; 0401321;
0401314
Environmental Engineering Concentration

Students who to pursue the CE Program with a concentration in environmental
engineering must complete the requirements described below.
1) Must complete one elective from the environmental engineering list. The list
of electives for the environmental engineering concentration is presented in the
table below.
2) The senior design project must be in the environmental engineering area. CE
Program students can choose projects in any area, including
environmental engineering. However, students wishing to pursue the
concentration have no choice but to do a project in the environmental engineering
area or their projects must contain substantial environmental considerations.
3) Must take 0401493 - Environmental Outreach Project course. This course requires
compiling a portfolio of creative works/activities done by the student to help
advance environmental/sustainability knowledge and awareness. The course is
equivalent to 1 credit in terms of work load.

0401447 Water Resources Engineering 3 0401445
0401449 Solid and Hazardous 3 0401345
Waste Management
0401494 Sustainable Design and Construction 3 0401345; 0401321;
0401314
0401451 Introduction to Geo- 3 0401345; 0401351
0401428 Transportation and the Environment 3 0401345; 0401321
0401444 Coastal Engineering 3 0401445
0401466 Special Topics in Water 3 0401343
Resources Engineering
0401449 Remote Sensing of the Environment 3 0401222
Study Plan
The Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Program encompasses 135 credit hours
that are spread over eight semesters and can normally be completed in four years.
The following study plan serves as a roadmap for a smooth progression towards
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graduation.

0401100 Introduction to Civil & 1
0202112 English I for Academic Purposes 3
1450103 Ecology 3
1440133 Calculus I for Engineers 3 1440098 or pass
placement
1430115 Physics I 3 1430106
exam or pass
placement exam;
Pre/Co: 1440133
1430116 Physics I Laboratory 1 Pre/Co: 1430115

0401101 Engineering Drawing 3 Pre/Co: 0401100
1430117 Physics II 3 1430115; 1430116
1420101 General Chemistry I 3
1420102 General Chemistry I Lab 1 1420101

0302200 Fund. of Innovation & Entr. 3
0401201 2 3 1430115
Statics
1440211 Linear Algebra 3 1440133
1411113 Programming for Engineers 3
1440261 Differential Equations for Engineers 3 1440161
0401222 Surveying 2 0401101; Co: 0401225
0401225 Surveying Lab 1 Pre/Co: 0401222

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1440281 Introduction to Probability 3 1440133

and Statistics
0401202 Mechanics of Materials2 3 0401201
0401233 Materials for Civil Engineering 1 1420101; Pre/Co:
0401202, 1430117;
Co: 0401234
0401234 Materials for Civil Engineering Lab 3 Pre/Co: 401233
0401243 Dynamics 3 0401201

0401405 Numerical Methods 3 1440261; Pre/Co:
1411113
0401310 Structural Analysis 3 0401202

rd
0401301 Engineering Economics 3 3 year standing
0401344 Fluid Mechanics Lab 1 Pre/Co: 0401343
0401351 Geotechnical Engineering 3 0401202; Co: 0401355
0401355 Geotechnical Engineering Lab 1 Pre/Co: 0401351

0401445 Hydraulic Engineering & 3 0401343; Pre/Co:
Design 0401405
0401314 Reinforced Concrete 4 0401310; 0401233

0401321 Design I
Transportation 3 0401222; Pre/Co:
Engineering 1440281
0401358 Foundation Engineering I 3 0401351;
Pre/Co: 0401314
0401345 Introduction to 3 1420101
Environmental
Engineering
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0401346 Introduction to 1 Pre/Co: 0401345

Environmental
Engineering Lab
Summer Session
0400490 Practical Training (6-8 weeks) 0 Completion of 90
credits

0401498 Senior Design Project I 1 Completion of 90 credits;
0401351; 0401345; 0401321;
0202207; 0401301; Pre/Co:
0401314; 0401445
0401495 Professional Practice in 3 Pre/Co: 0401498; 4th Year
Civil and Environmental Standing
Engineering Engineering
0401437 Construction 3 Pre/Co: 0401314
(Domain 4)
0401448 Water and Wastewater 3 0401345
0401426 Treatment
Highway Design 3 0401321

University Elective 2 (Domain 3
5)
University Elective 3 (Domain 3
6)
0401493 Environmental Outreach 0
1
04014xx Department
Project Elective 1 3
04014xx Department Elective 2 3
0401499 Senior Design Project II 3 0401498
1
The course is required for environmental concentration program.
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2
A minimum grade of C or higher is required for graduation.
Course Description
0401100 Introduction to Civil and Environmental Engineering (0-1:3)

Introduction to Civil and Environmental Engineering. Introduction to
Engineering Design (Design Process and Working in Teams). Technical
Communication Skills (Written and Oral). Introduction to Problem Solving in
Engineering. Introduction to Engineering Ethics and Professionalism
(Engineer’s Code of Ethics with Cases and Engineer’s Creed). Introduction to
management and leadership skills and public policy.
Prerequisite: None.
0401101 Engineering Drawing (2-3:3)

Introduction to engineering drawing, Scales, Dimensioning, Types of lines,
Construction geometry, Theory of Orthographic Projection, Pictorial drawing,
Sections and Introduction to computer Aided Drafting (AutoCAD).
Prerequisite: Pre/Co: 0401100 - Introduction to Civil and Environmental
Engineering.
0401201 Statics (3-0:3)
Knowledge and understanding of vector resultant of forces in two and three
3 B
dimensions; type of structural supports; equilibrium of particles and rigid

bodies; analysis of internal forces in beams and trusses; static and kinetic
friction; centroids of lines, areas and volumes; moments of inertia.
Prerequisite: 1430115 - Physics I.
0401202 Mechanics of Materials (3-0:3)

Simple states of stress and strain; Hook’s law; torsional stresses; axial
deformation; internal forces in beams; bending and shearing diagrams and
stresses; beam design; stress transformation; thin-walled pressure vessels;
beam deflection, lab session and experiments.
Prerequisite: 0401201 - Statics.
0401222 Surveying (2-0:2)
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An introductory overview of the theory and practice of surveying, surveying

instruments, and measurement and computations techniques related to field
problems, with emphasis on leveling and traversing; introduction to the
theory and applications of Global Positioning System (GPS). Student must
register 0401225 Field Surveying when registering this course.
Prerequisite: 0401101 - Engineering Drawing; Co: 0401225-Surveying
Laboratory.
0401225 Surveying Laboratory (0-3:1)

Use of various surveying instruments, field measurements, and processing of
field surveying data. Students must register this course when registering for
0401222 Surveying.
Prerequisite: Pre/Co: 0401222 - Surveying
0401233 Materials for Civil Engineers (3-0:3)

Material for Civil Engineering Course covers the fundamentals and
applications of civil engineering materials. The course includes introduction
of relationships between composition and microstructure; correlation with
physical and, mechanical behavior of metals, ceramic, and polymers;
manufacturing, types, and properties of steel and corrosion; properties and
types of cements and aggregates, hydration, mix design, properties of fresh
and hardened concrete; manufacturing, types, and properties of asphalt,
aggregate, asphalt mix, and mix design; types, defects, and properties of
wood; and types and properties of composite materials.
Prerequisite: 1420101 - General Chemistry I; Co: 0401234 - Materials for Civil
Engineers Laboratory; Pre/Co: 0401202 - Mechanics of Materials; 1430117 -
Physics 2.
0401234 Materials for Civil Engineers Laboratory (0-3:1)

Experiments on physical properties and behavior of aggregates, cement, fresh
concrete, hardened concrete, mix design, steel and timber. Prerequisite:
Pre/Co: 0401233 - Materials for Civil Engineers.
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0401243 Dynamics (3-0:3)

Introduction and Fundamental Principles, Kinematics of a particle: Rectilinear
and curvilinear motion of a particle with normal and tangential components,
Force and acceleration, Work and energy, Impulse and momentum.
Prerequisite: 0401201 - Statics.
0401310 Structural Analysis (3-0:3)

This course covers the basic principles and methods of structural analysis.
Topics include classification of structures and loads; computing internal
forces and deformation in determinate structures using geometric and
energy methods; force method of analysis; slope-deflection equations;
moment distribution method; stiffness method for trusses, beams, and
frames; influence lines for determinate and indeterminate structures.
Specialized computer programs for analyzing structures will be introduced
well. Prerequisite: 0401202 - Mechanics of Materials.
0401321 Transportation Engineering (3-0:3)

Intro to transportation engineering; transportation systems and components;
human, operational and vehicular characteristics; basic transportation planning
and travel demand forecasting; traffic studies; traffic flow characteristics and
models; highway capacity and level of service analysis.
Prerequisite: 0401222 - Surveying; 0401243 – Dynamics; Pre/Co: 1440281 -
Introduction Probability and Statistics
0401343 Fluid Mechanics (3-0:3)

The
as course provides students with basic information on statics, kinematics, and
dynamics of fluids. These include the study of Properties of fluids; Fluid statics;
Translation and rotation of fluid masses; Dimensional analysis and similitude;
Fundamentals of fluid flow; Fluid resistance; Compressible flow; Ideal fluid flow;
Fluid measurements.
0401344 Fluid0401243
Prerequisite: Mechanics Laboratory
- Dynamics. (0-3:1)
Determination of fluid properties (density, pressure, surface tension, viscosity,
capillarity); Measurement of hydrostatic forces; Verifying Bernoulli’s theorem;
Flow measurements, Measurements of free and forced vortex profiles;
Calibration of pressure gauges.
Prerequisite: Pre/Co: 0401343 - Fluid Mechanics.
0401345 Introduction to Environmental Engineering (3-0:3)
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This course introduces students to basic principles in environmental science

and engineering and the relevance of these principles to the area of civil
engineering. The course provides students with an understanding of the
challenges imposed on the environment as a result of human activity and the
role of environmental engineering in dealing with such challenges. The topics
include the study of relevant principles in ecology, chemistry, microbiology,
environmental quality and pollution, pollution control systems and
technologies, and the impacts of development on the environment.
Prerequisite: 1420101 - General Chemistry I.
0401346 Introduction to Environmental Engineering Laboratory (0-3:1)

This course complements the theoretical principles in (0401345 Introduction
to Environmental Engineering) through introducing students to
environmental quality analysis and unit operations in environmental
engineering. The environmental analysis component aims at assessing the
quality and pollution of water, air, and soil, with emphasize on water quality
and pollution. The experiments include operation of selected pollution control
processes. Prerequisite: Pre/Co 0401345 - Introduction to Environmental
Engineering.
0401351 Geotechnical Engineering (3-0:3)

Soil in Engineering; Soil related to in-situ problems; Soil formation; subsurface
exploration; Types of soils; Grain Size Distribution; Soil Classification; Physical
and Index Properties; Compaction; Permeability and Seepage. Stresses in
soils; Consolidation and Expansion of clays; Shear strength of soils; Lateral
Earth Pressure; Slope Stability. Prerequisite: 0401202 - Mechanics of
Materials; Co: 0401355 - Geotechnical Engineering Lab.
0401355 Geotechnical Engineering Laboratory (0-3:1)

Soil Description and Identification, Moisture Content, Sieves and Hydrometer
Analysis; Atterberg Limits (Liquid, Plastic and Shrinkage Limits); Compaction;
Permeability tests (constant and falling head); Consolidation; Swell test; Direct
Shear; Unconfined Compression test; Triaxial Compression test.
Prerequisite: Pre/Co 0401351 - Geotechnical Engineering.
0401358 Foundation Engineering I (3-0:3)
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Subsurface exploration; Load transfer; types of foundations; bearing capacity;

settlement: immediate and consolidations; tilting; design and analysis of
spread footings: square, rectangular, circular and continuous with concentric
and eccentric loads; rectangular combined footings; cantilever walls; Pile
foundations: load bearing capacity, settlement, and efficiency of pile groups.
Prerequisite: 0401351 - Geotechnical Engineering; Pre/Co: 0401314 -
Reinforced Concrete Design I.
0401405 Numerical Methods (3-0:3)

The course familiarizes the student with all the numerical techniques
commonly used by engineers; topics covered are roots of equation, solutions
of systems of algebraic equations, curve fitting and interpolation, numerical
integration, and the solution of ordinary and partial differential equations.
Prerequisite: 1440261 - Differential Equations for Engineers; Pre/Co
1411113 – Programming for Engineers.
0401445 Hydraulic Engineering & Design (3-0:3)

Application of hydraulic engineering principles to the design of water and
wastewater systems and their components. The course will cover the design
of water distribution systems, turbomachines, open channel systems, weirs,
culverts, and/or flood detention basins.
Prerequisite: 0401343 - Fluid Mechanics; Pre/Co: 0401405 - Numerical
Methods.
0401437 Construction Engineering (3-0:3)

Construction methods and processes, equipment, earthmoving, excavation,
and concrete production phases of civil engineering construction projects.
Management methods and techniques, network diagrams, estimating,
tendering, planning and scheduling. Professional responsibility and
engineering ethics. Productivity, quality, health and safety issues.
Prerequisite: Pre/Co: 0401314 - Reinforced Concrete Design I.
0401495 Professional Practice in Civil and Environmental (3-0:3)

Engineering
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This course covers a variety of professional, non-technical issues pertaining to

civil engineering practice. The topics covered include: work and careers of civil
engineers; consequences of civil engineering; importance and requirements
of professional licensure; management concepts for civil engineers;
contemporary issues and engineering practice; leadership in civil engineering
practice; life-long learning in modern engineering practice; concepts in
business and public policy for civil engineers; communication skills for
practicing engineers; and professional responsibilities and ethics. Guest
speakers will be invited to address various issues relevant to Civil Engineering
Practice. Students will generally be required to learn on their own, with
guidance provided by the course coordinator.
Prerequisite: Pre/Co: 0401498 – Senior Design Project 1; 4th year standing.
0401426 Highway Design (3-0:3)

Planning, geometric, location, and design of urban and rural highway systems
including; geometric design concepts; geometric design controls and criteria;
geometric design elements: horizontal alignment, vertical alignment, and
cross sectionals alignment; intersection geometric design controls; at-grade
intersection design and channelization.
Prerequisite: 0401321 - Transportation Engineering.
0401448 Water and Wastewater Treatment (3-0:3)

This course is focused on water and wastewater treatment engineering. Topics
include: water and wastewater pollutants and characterization; water quality
and impacts of pollutants; principles of physiochemical and biological
treatment of water and wastewater; preliminary design of selected water and
wastewater treatment processes; integration of treatment processes into
water and wastewater treatment plants; wastewater reuse and disposal
options; treatment residues management options.
Prerequisite: 0401345 - Introduction to Environmental Engineering.
0401493 Environmental Outreach Project (0-2:0)

This course requires students to work individually and/or in teams on their
own choice of environmental project activities involving providing services to
the community, participation in environmental activities and functions,
presenting seminars, exhibiting relevant materials, and/or preparing
informative websites and newsletters. Students will be required to submit
individual portfolios documenting their activities and efforts.
Prerequisite: Enrollment in the Environmental Engineering Concentration.
0401498 Senior Design Project I (1-0:1)
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SDP1 is a comprehensive design experience. A group of students working as a

team, under the supervision of faculty members, are required to complete a
major civil engineering design project. The team is required to prepare a
proposal, develop a work plan, acquire data, conduct preliminary design and
feasibility studies, and evaluate alternatives in preparation for Senior Design
Project II. Teams are also required to submit and present technical progress
reports.
Prerequisites: 0202207 Technical Writing; 0401301 Engineering Economics;
0401321 Transportation Engineering; 0401345 Introduction to Environmental
Engineering; 0401351 Geotechnical Eng. Pre/Co: 0401445 Hydraulic
Engineering & Design 0401314 Reinforced Concrete Design
0401499 Senior Design Project II (3-0:3)

In continuation of Senior Design Project I, each team work towards completing
analysis and design of their project. Each student in the team is expected to
handle a specific task of the project and coordinate his/her work with the rest
of the group. The team is required to submit their preliminary design
supplemented with all necessary documents and drawings. A presentation of
the project results will be part of the student evaluation. Prerequisite:
0401498 - Senior Design Project 1.
Elective Courses
The list of elective courses in the various Civil Engineering areas are described
below.
0401413 Advanced Structural Analysis and Design (3-0:3)

This course aims at introducing topics based on the recent developments and
advances in structural engineering. It includes topics related to the analysis
and design of structural systems through the use of computers. Emphasis will
be placed on available computer software used in industry such as SAP, SAFE,
ETABS and STADPRO.
Prerequisite: 0401314 - Reinforced Concrete Design I.
0401414 Reinforced Concrete Design 2 (3-0:3)

Working stress and ultimate design methods; crack and deflection control
provisions; continuous beams, analysis and design of two-way slab systems;
design of short and slender columns; computer applications.
Prerequisite: 0401314 - Reinforced Concrete Design
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0401416 Prestressed Concrete Design (3-0:3)

Principles and methods of prestressing; stress computation and prestress loss
estimation, structural design philosophy; Flexure: working stress and ultimate
strength analysis and design, design for shear and torsion; deflection
computation and control; analysis and design of composite beams and
continuous beams; application of prestressed concrete in bridges.
0401418 Steel Design (3-0:3)

Design of steel tension members; beams; beam-columns; connections; elastic
and plastic methods; design applications.
Prerequisite: 0401310 - Structural Analysis.
0401472 Analysis and Design for Lateral Loads (3-0:3)

Introduces basic principles of horizontal loads and their effect on the
building, covers both wind and earthquake loads. static analysis of wind and
earthquake loads using relevant codes. Introduces lateral load resisting
systems such as shear walls and frames; selection of the structural system,
design of structural system components based on current code design
provisions. Emphasizes the use of computers in analysis and design for
lateral loads.
0401425 Pavement Design (3-0:3)

Pavement design processes; materials selection and characterization
methods; design of flexible pavements; design of rigid concrete pavements;
design of overlays; road drainage system; and computer applications.
0401427 Traffic Systems Design (3-0:3)

Traffic flow characteristics and modeling; traffic control devices; intersection
traffic control; warrant analysis; basics of signal timing and design; delay
models and level of service; specialized optimization and simulation traffic
software.
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0401428 Transportation and Environment (3-0:3)

This is a project-based course which covers the impacts of transportation on
the environment including: air quality issues; noise pollution issues; hazardous
materials issues; land use issues; water pollution and wetlands issues; and
related environmental issues. The course will also introduce travel demand
forecasting as the main tool in transportation planning.
Prerequisite: 0401321 - Transportation Engineering; 0401345 - Introduction
to Environmental Engineering
0401429 Introduction to GIS for Civil Engineers (2-2:3)

This course is designed as an introduction to Geographical Information
Systems (GIS) for civil engineering students. It introduces students to the
concepts and fundamentals of GIS with reference to a diverse range of
applications in civil engineering. Topics covered include GIS definitions and
history; components of GIS; data types and formats; geographic referencing
frameworks; data capture techniques; and analysis methods. The course will
allow students to develop skills to capture and analyze spatially referenced
data, and communicate results obtained using GIS. The course includes a lab
for hands-on training with GIS software.
Prerequisite: 0401222 – Surveying ; 1411113 - Programming for Engineers.
0401435 Specifications and Quantity Surveying (3-0:3)

Introduction; types and documents of tenders; types of construction
contracts; bonds and insurance requirements; International general
conditions and obligations of construction contracts; preparation of
specifications; project cost components, cost estimation; overheads,
quantity surveying and bill of quantities; earthwork estimation, concrete and
steel work estimation.
Prerequisites: Pre/Co: 0401314 - Reinforced Concrete Design 1; 0401358 -
Foundation Engineering
0401443 Solid and Hazardous Waste Management (3-0:3)

The course introduces students to solid and hazardous waste management,
risk to human health and the environment, and applications of these
principles in professional practice. The course covers various aspects of solid
and hazardous waste management, including characterization, transport,
management strategies, treatment, technologies, and disposal. The course
includes material relevant to developing skills pertinent to planning,
assessment, investigation, and design of waste management projects.
Prerequisite: 0401345 - Introduction to Environmental Engineering.
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0401444 Coastal Engineering (3-0:3)

This course aims at conveying basic knowledge about the coastal processes as
well as management strategies. It will familiarize students with wave theories,
beach evolution process, coastal protection structures and coastal zone
management strategies for sustainable beaches.
Prerequisite:
0401447 Water 0401445 - Hydraulic
Resources Engineering & Design.
Engineering (3-0:3)
Intends to provide basic background for the planning and design of systems to
manage water resources. Concepts of hydrology, hydraulics, geology, and
economics are introduced in a unified framework. Emphasizing why and how
things are done.
Prerequisite: 0401445 - Hydraulic Engineering & Design.
0401449 Remote Sensing of the Environment (3-0:3)

This course is designed to expose students to principles of remote sensing,
photogrammetry, image interpretation and their applications in natural
resource management and environmental monitoring. The first part of the
course will cover the remote sensing principles and techniques to acquire,
enhance, interpret and analyze remote sensing imagery using visual and
computer-based methods. The second part of the course will focus on the
application of remote sensing imagery and data, specifically Multispectral,
Thermal Infrared and LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) for wetlands,
watershed, pollution, environmental monitoring, and land use planning.
Students of this course will come out with a mastery of interpretation,
classification, measurement, environmental monitoring and map making skills
specific to hazards monitoring, hydrology and land use/land cover.
Prerequisite: 0401222 - Surveying.
0401450 Foundation Engineering II (3-0:3)

Design trapezoidal footings, Strap footings, Mat foundations, Sheet piles and
anchored sheet pile walls, Braced cuts, Reinforced earth, and Pile foundations.
Topics that can also be included (depending on time availability) are design of
foundations on difficult soils (collapsible and expansive soils).
Prerequisite: 0401358 - Foundation Engineering 1.
0401451 Introduction to Geo-Environmental Engineering (3-0:3)
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Investigating, designing and constructing solutions to waste containment and

soil and groundwater pollution problems by developing an understanding of
the engineering concepts and processes and also by introducing them to
specialist techniques, such as contaminant transport modeling.
Prerequisite: 0401345 - Introduction to Environmental Engineering; 0401351
- Geotechnical Engineering.
0401452 Geotechnical Engineering II (3-0:3)

Nature and origin of soil; Permeability and seepage; stress within a soil mass;
stress-strain behavior; shear strength of cohesionless soil; theories of
compressibility and consolidation; undrained and drained shear strength of
cohesive soil; creep in soft soil.
Prerequisite: 0401351 - Geotechnical Engineering.
0401457 Slopes and Embankments (3-0:3)

Design and analysis of earth slopes; the use and application of stability
formulae; charts and computer programs. Stability analysis; slope movement,
mechanics of slope failure, determination of phreatic surface and remedial
measures for correcting slopes.
Prerequisite: 0401351 - Geotechnical Engineering.
040146X Special Topics (3-0:3)

These courses cover special advanced topics in one of the areas of Civil
Engineering. The contents vary depending on the topic.
Prerequisite: Depends on the topic.
0401494 Sustainable Design and Construction (3-0:3)

This course introduces students to the concept and implications of sustainable
development for the practice of design and construction in civil engineering.
Two approaches for integrating sustainable design considerations are
discussed: life cycle analysis and the US green Buildings Council (USGBS)
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) system. The course is
project based and involves theoretical lectures and team work involving
applying knowledge of sustainable design and construction to a design
project.
Prerequisites: 0401345 - Introduction to Environmental Engineering; 0401321
- Transportation Engineering; 0401314 - Reinforced Concrete Design I.
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Courses offered for other majors

The Civil Engineering department offers the course described below for
students in other engineering majors.
0401142 Man and the Environment (3-0:3)

The course aims to raise awareness and introduce fundamental principles of
environmental engineering and sciences. It covers: domestic, regional, and
global environmental problems; man’s relation with the environment and its
balancing systems; types of pollution, measurement and control;
consumption of natural resources; waste production; sustainable
development. Students will conduct practical laboratory experiments to
develop basic research skills; produce, display and analyze relevant data and
report results. Students are encouraged to volunteer for community activities
to improve the environment.
Prerequisite: None.
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Department of Electrical & Computer

Engineering (ECE)
Personnel
Chairperson Ramesh Bansal
Professors Maamar Bettayeb, Abdul-Kadir Hamid, Ibrahim Kamel, Ahmad

Elsayed Elwakil, Soliman Mahmoud
Associate Professors Tamer Rabie, Qassim Nasir, Bassel Soudan, Ismail Shahin,
Mohamed Saad, Amr Mohamed El Nady, Ali A. El-
Moursy, Anwar Hasan Jarndal
Assistant Professors Houssem Gazzah, , Ali Ahmed Adam Ismail, Talal Bonny,
Sohaib Majzoub, Dr. Ali Bou Nassif, Sofiane Khadraoui, ,
Raouf Fareh, Saeed Abdallah, Khawla Alnajjar, Eqab
Almajali
Lecturers Mahmoud Abu Shammeh
Vision
The Department aims to be a leader in the region in providing highly qualified
engineers who can address the rapid technological challenges of the future.
Mission
The Department is committed to graduate highly qualified electrical and computer
engineers equipped with state of the art knowledge and skills who can contribute
to the economic development of the United Arab Emirates and the region, and
have ability for life-long learning and a sense of professional responsibility.
Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) Program

The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department offers two programs, one
program leading to B.Sc. in Electrical/Electronic Engineering and the other leading
to B.Sc. in Computer Engineering.
The Electrical and Electronics Engineering program combines the analysis and
design of electrical and electronic circuits, mechanisms for automated control of
processes, communication systems, signal processing and electrical power
generation and delivery.
Integrating modern science with practical applications is the core of advanced

technology, particularly in electrical engineering. Electrical engineers are involved
in all areas of today’s information society. The advancement in modern
technologies - such as the Internet, mobile communication, high performance
computers, power plants, renewable energy and robotics – was based on applied
electrical and electronics engineering principles. Therefore, a modern Electrical and
Electronics Engineering curriculum needs to be thoroughly grounded in the
founding theories of electrical engineering while being dynamic to accommodate
the advancement of the current technologies and the development of new ones.
The curriculum offered by the Department in Electrical and Electronics Engineering

teaches sound engineering principles and an ability to apply them to the solution
of problems. This is done through emphasis on practical problem solving, design
capability, and laboratory work along with team projects. Some flexibility is
provided through a choice of departmental electives in the different areas of
electrical and electronics engineering.
Objectives
The EEE Program is designed to achieve the following goals:
a) Maintain the knowledge and skills necessary for a lifelong career in electrical
engineering to provide quality services to the community.
b) Remain globally competent and effective leaders.
c) Continue to develop, through lifelong learning opportunities, their knowledge
for using modern design tools and new technologies in the practice of electrical
engineering.
d) Secure admission to and succeed in graduate study in internationally
recognized universities.
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the B.Sc. EEE program, a student will have:
a) An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering

b) An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret
data
c) An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs
within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social,
political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability.
d) An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
e) An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
f) An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
g) An ability to communicate effectively in two languages

solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context
i) A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
j) A knowledge of contemporary issues in electrical and electronics engineering
k) An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary
for engineering practice
Graduates from the Electrical Engineering program will be prepared to pursue
careers in many fields as well as to seek advanced degrees in related fields.
• Utility companies.
• Communications and networking industry.
• Petroleum sectors.
• Aviation industry.
• Power systems industry.
• Control and Automation industry.
Program Overview
To obtain a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, the
student must complete a total of 132 credit hours. These hours span University, College
and Departmental requirements. The allocation of the credit hours is shown in the
following table:
B.Sc. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering

UR CR PR Total
Compulsory 15 26 67 108
Electives 9 - 15 24
Total 24 26 82 132


The list of the College required courses and their descriptions are presented in the
introductory pages of the College of Engineering section in this catalog.
Program Requirements (PR)
A. Core Courses
The EEE core courses are listed in the table below.

1440262 Mathematics for Engineers 3 Pre: 1440161
0402100 Introduction to Electrical and Electronics 2 -
Engineering
0402202 Circuit Analysis I 3 Pre/Co: 1430117
0402203 Circuit Analysis I Laboratory 1 Pre/Co:

Pre/Co: 1440261
0402202
0402205 Circuit Analysis II 3 Pre/Co: 1430118

Pre: 0402202
0402206 Circuit Analysis II Laboratory 1 Pre: 0402203, Pre/Co:
0402205
0402240 Signals and Systems 3 Pre: 0402202
0402241 Random Signal Theory 3 Pre/Co: 0402202
0402250 Fundamentals of Electronic Circuits 3 Pre: 0402202
0402251 Fundamentals of Electronic Circuits 1 Pre:

Pre: 0403201
0402203
0402310 Laboratory
Electromechanical Systems 3 Pre/Co: 0402250
Pre: 0402205
0402311 Electromechanical Systems Laboratory 1 Pre: 0402206
0402320 Field Analysis 3 Pre/Co: 0402310

Pre: 1430117
0402330 Feedback Control Systems 3 Pre/Co: 1440262

Pre: 0402240
0402331 Feedback Control Systems Laboratory 1 Pre/Co: 0402330
0402340 Engineering Computation & Linear 3 Pre: 1411116, Pre:
1440261
0402341 Algebra
Multimedia Technology Laboratory 1 Pre: 0402240
0402343 Random Signal & Systems 3 Pre: 0402240
0402346 Telecommunication Systems I 3 Pre:

Pre: 0402241
0402240
0402347 Telecommunication Systems I 1 Pre:

Pre: 0402241
0402346
0402353 Laboratory
Electronic Circuits 3 Pre: 0402250
0402354 Electronic Circuits Laboratory 1 Pre/Co: 0402353
0402490 Practical Training 0 Completion of 90 credits

0402491 Senior Design Project I 1 Senior Standing, Pre/Co:
0202207
0402492 Senior Design Project II 3 Pre: 0402491
0403201 Digital Logic Design 3 Pre: 1411116
0403202 Digital Logic Design Laboratory 1 Pre: 0403201
0403336 Microcontroller Based Design 3 Pre: 1411116
0403337 Microcontroller Based Design 1 Pre/Co: 0403336
0403300 Professional, Societal, and Ethical 1 Pre: 0403201
3rd Year Standing
1430118 Laboratory
Physics II Laboratory 1 Pre/Co: 0403202
Pre: 1430116
1411116 Issues in Engineering
Programming I 4 None
Pre/Co: 1430117
B. Elective courses
As part of the program for the Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics
Engineering, the student is required to study 15 credit hours of technical elective
courses. These courses allow the student to focus on a specific area for in depth
knowledge and understanding. The student can also mix and match elective courses
from different areas to get a more advanced exposure to the different Electrical and
Electronics Engineering disciplines. The student should select, in cooperation with
his/her academic advisor, the list of electives that best meet his or her needs and
aspirations. It is highly recommended that the student register for these courses after
completing all department required courses. The following table shows the list of
elective courses.

0402410 Power System Analysis 3 Pre: 0402310
0402411 Electric Power Distribution Systems 3 Pre/Co: 0402310
0402414 Power Systems Laboratory 1 Pre/Co: 0402410
0402420 Microwave Engineering 3 Pre: 0402320
0402421 Antenna Analysis 3 Pre: 0402320
0402430 Instrumentation and Measurements 3 Pre: 0402353,
Pre:0402240
0402431 Instrumentation and Measurements Laboratory 1 Pre/Co: 0402430
0402434 Digital Control Systems 3 Pre: 0402330
0402436 Applied Control Engineering 3 Pre: 0402330
0402437 Programmable Logic Controllers and Applications 3 Pre: 0403336 or
0403334
0402442 Telecommunication Systems II 3 Pre: 0402346
0402444 Digital Signal Processing 3 Pre: 0402240
0402446 Cellular Telephony 3 Pre: 0402346
0402447 Wireless Communication 3 Pre: 0402346
0402448 Speech Signal Processing and Applications 3 Pre: 0402340 Pre:

0402346
0402449 Optical Fiber Communication 3 Pre: 0402250 Pre:
0402346
0402450 Power Electronics 3 Pre: 0402353
0402452 Communication Electronics 3 Pre: 0402353 Pre:
0402346
0402454 Optoelectronics 3 Pre: 0402353
0402455 Analog Integrated Circuits 3 Pre: 0402353
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0402460 Special Topics in Electrical Engineering 3 4 Year Standing
0402461 Special Topics in Control and Automation 3 Pre: 0402330
0402462 Special Topics in Communication Systems 3 Pre: 0402346
0402463 Special Topics in Electronics 3 Pre: 0402250

0402464 Special Topics in Signal and Image Processing 3 Pre: 0402240
0402493 Senior Seminar in Electrical and Electronics 1 Senior standing

Engineering
0403346 Computer Communications & Networks 3 Pre/Co: 0402241
0403347 Computer Communications & Networks 1 Pre: 0403346

Laboratory
0403445 Digital Image Processing 3 Pre: 0402240, Pre/Co:
0402340
0403452 VLSI Design 3 Pre: 0402250
0402415 Grid Connected PV System 3 Pre: 0402353
0403457 Digital Integrated Circuits 3 Pre: 0402250
0403458 Digital Integrated Circuits Laboratory 1 Pre/Co: 0403457
0406320 Solar PV Systems 3 Pre: 0402250

0406321 Solar PV Systems Laboratory 1 Pre/Co: 0406320
Study Plan
The Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering encompasses
132 credit hours that are spread over eight semesters and can be completed in four
years. The following study plan serves as a roadmap for a smooth progression
toward graduation.

1420101 General Chemistry (1) 3
1420102 General Chemistry (1) Laboratory 1 Pre: 1420101
1440133 Calculus I For Engineering 3
1430115 Physics I 3 Pre/Co: 1440133

1411116 Programming I 4
1440161 Calculus II For Engineers 3 Pre: 1440133
1430117 Physics 2 3 Pre: 1430115,
Pre/Co: 1440161
1430118 Physics 2 Laboratory 1 Pre: 1430116,
Pre/Co: 1430117
0402100 Introduction to Electrical and Electronics 2
Engineering

0202110 Speech Communication 3 Pre: 0202112
1440261 Differential Equations for Engineers 3 Pre: 1440161
1440262 Mathematics for Engineers 3 1440161
0402202 Circuit Analysis I 3 Pre/Co: 1430117,
Pre/Co: 1440261
0402203 Circuit Analysis I Laboratory 1 Pre/Co: 0402202
Pre/Co: 1430118
0403201 Digital Logic Design 3 Pre: 1411116

0402205 Circuit Analysis II 3 Pre: 0402202
0402206 Circuit Analysis II Laboratory 1 Pre: 0402203,
Pre/Co: 0402205
0402240 Signals and Systems 3 Pre: 0402202
0403202 Digital Logic Design Laboratory 1 Pre: 0403201
0402250 Fundamentals of Electronic Circuits 3 Pre: 0402202, Pre:
0403201
0402251 Fundamentals of Electronic Circuits 1 Pre: 0402203,
Laboratory Pre/Co: 0402250

0402340 Engineering Computation and Linear 3 1411116; 1440261
Algebra
0402341 Multimedia Technology Laboratory 1 0402240
0402346 Telecommunication Systems I 3 0402240; 0402241
0402353 Electronic Circuits 3 Pre: 0402250
0402354 Electronic Circuits Laboratory 1 Pre/Co: 0402353
0402343 Random Signals and Systems 3 0402240; 0402241
0402310 Electromechanical Systems 3 0402205
0402311 Electromechanical Systems Laboratory 1 0402206; Pre/Co:
0402310

0402320 Field Analysis 3 Pre: 1430117,
Pre/Co: 1440262
0402330 Feedback Control Systems 3 0402240
0402331 Feedback Control Systems Laboratory 1 Pre/Co: 0402330
0302200 Fundamentals of Innovation 3
0402347 Telecommunication Systems I Laboratory 1 0402346
0403336 Microcontroller Based Design 3 0403201
0403337 Microcontroller Based Design Laboratory 1 Pre/Co: 0403336;
Pre/Co: 0403202
Year 3, Summer Training (0 Credits)

0402490 Practical Training for 8 weeks 0 Successful
completion
of 90 credits

0402491 Senior Design Project I 1 Senior Standing
Pre/Co: 0202207
040XXXX Department Elective 1 3 Pre/Co: 0202110
040XXXX Department Elective 2 3
0401301 Engineering Economics 3

0403492 Senior Design Project II 3 Pre: 0402491
0403300 Profession, Society and Ethical Issues 1 3rd Year Standing
Course Description
Courses in the proposed program that are offered in the department of electrical
and electronics engineering start with (0402). The program of study contains
courses that are offered by other Engineering departments as well as from outside
the college. Consistent with the university policies, EEE courses in the program will
be assigned numbers of the form (0402ABC) where:
A Year (level)
B Areas (as follows) 4: Communications & Signal Processing
0: General Electrical Engineering 5: Electronics
1: Electromechanical and Power 6: Special Topics
2: Electromagnetism 9: Projects and Seminars
3: Control & Instrumentation

Core Courses
Descriptions of the core courses are given below.
0402100 Introduction to Electrical and Electronics Engineering (1-2:2)

Engineering Profession. Nature and scope of Electrical and Computer
Engineering.
Engineering design and problem solving. Study skills. Communication and
teamwork. Library search. Labs facilities and resources available. Lab
associated with the course that will cover: Lab tools familiarization, Lab
Safety, MatLab/Simulink experiments. Prerequisite(s): None
0402202 Circuit Analysis I (3-0:3)

Fundamentals of DC and AC circuit laws, Mathematical models for circuit
elements, Techniques for circuit analysis and for writing and solving circuit
equations, Circuit theorems, Introduction to op amps. Transient analysis of
first order circuits, Phasor techniques for steady-state sinusoidal response.
Prerequisite(s): Pre/Co: 1430117- Physics II; Pre/Co: 1440261 - Differential
Equations for Engineers.
0402203 Circuit Analysis I Laboratory (0-3:1)

Fundamentals of DC circuits. Experiments that revolve around DC networks
and their behavior under transient and steady state conditions. SPICE
modeling of circuits, use of test and measurement equipment such as
function generators and oscilloscopes.
Prerequisite(s): Pre/Co: 1430118 - Physics II Laboratory; Pre/Co: 0402202 -
Circuit Analysis I.
0402205 Circuit Analysis II (3-0:3)

AC power concepts, three-phase systems, magnetically coupled circuits and
transformers, Laplace transform, transfer functions and Bode plots,
frequency selective circuits and two-port networks.
Prerequisite: 0402202- Circuit Analysis I.
0402206 Circuit Analysis II Laboratory (0-3:1)

AC power measurements, resonance in both RLC series and parallel circuits.
Frequency response for low pass, band pass and notch filters. Transformer
operation and characteristics, two-port network measurements, Spice circuit
simulation, three-phase circuits.
Prerequisites: 0402203 - Circuit Analysis I Laboratory; Pre/Co: 0402205 -

Circuit Analysis II.
0402240 Signals and Systems (3-0:3)

Representation and analysis of signals. Fourier transforms. Linear time-
invariant systems, impulse response, amplitude and phase responses.
Representation and analysis of discrete-time signals. Z-transforms.
Introduction to analog and digital filters.
Prerequisite: 0402202 - Circuit Analysis I.
0402241 Random Signal Theory (3-0:3)

The role of statistics in engineering. Data summary and presentation.
Probability concepts. Discrete random variables an probability distributions.
Continuous random variables and probability distributions. Joint probability
distributions. Introduction to parameter estimation. Computation of
confidence intervals.
Prerequisite: Pre/Co: 0402202 - Circuit Analysis I
0402250 Fundamentals of Electronic Circuits (3-0:3)

Fundamentals of semiconductor physics, the PN junction diode
(characteristics, modeling and applications), the Bipolar Junction Transistor
(structure, characteristics, modeling, DC circuit analysis and biasing
techniques), the Metal-Oxide Semi-Conductor transistor (structure,
characteristics, modeling, DC circuit analysis and biasing techniques), digital
applications of diodes (DTL logic), digital applications of BJTs (e.g. ECL logic),
digital applications of MOSFETs (NMOS and CMOS static logic), introduction to
small signal analysis.
Prerequisite(s): 0402202-Circuit Analysis I; 0403201- Digital Logic Design
0402251 Fundamentals of Electronic Circuits Laboratory (0-3:1)

SPICE and its usage to carryout AC & transient analysis. Signal and Zener diode
characteristics and application circuits. Bipolar and MOS transistor characteristics
and DC biasing circuits. BJT and MOS digital circuit simulation using Spice and
experiments using discrete components and transistor arrays.
Prerequisite(s): Pre: 0402203-Circuit Analysis I Laboratory; Pre/Co: 0402250-
Fundamentals of Electronic Circuits.
0402310 Electromechanical Systems (3-0:3)

Fundamentals of electrical, electronic and magnetic circuits. Steady state
analysis and measurement techniques. Transformers. Principles of electro-
mechanical energy conversions. DC and AC machines. Stepper and servo
motors. Principles of instrumentation and measurements.
Pre-Requisite: 0402205 Circuit Analysis (2)
0402311 Electromechanical Systems Laboratory (0-3:1)

Hands-on exercises to set up circuits along with many measurement and
observation capabilities of the virtual instrumentation system to explore the
operating principles and characteristic of transformers, DC and AC Motors and
Generators.
Prerequisites: 0402206 - Circuit Analysis II Laboratory; Pre/Co: 0402310 -
Electromechanical Systems.
0402320 Field Analysis (3-0:3)

Electrostatic and Magneto static Fields. Time Varying Fields,
MaxwellEquations, Plane Wave Propagation, Reflection and Refraction,
Introduction to Transmission Lines, Waveguides, Antennas and Fiber Optics.
Prerequisites: Pre: 1430117 - Physics II, Pre/Co: 1440262 - Mathematics for
Engineers.
0402330 Feedback Control Systems (3-0:3)

Open- and closed-loop systems. Time and frequency domain analysis
techniques of linear feedback control systems and the relationship between
these techniques. Stability of systems. Design and compensation of feedback
control systems. Analog and digital devices in control theory.
Prerequisite: 0402240 - Signals and Systems.
0402331 Feedback Control Systems Laboratory (0-3:1)

Response of electromechanical devices and mechanisms in open-loop and
closed-loop systems. Analog and digital systems with cascade and feedback
compensation techniques. Computer-Aided design and analysis using MATLAB
software. Prerequisite: Pre/Co: 0402330 Feedback Control Systems.
0402340 Engineering Computation and Linear Algebra (3-0:3)

Basic linear algebra: LU decomposition, normal equations and least squares
solutions, eigenvalues and eigenvectors decomposition of matrices. Numerical
solution of linear and nonlinear system of equations, eigenvalues and
eigenvectors, curve fitting, numerical differentiation and integration of
functions, numerical solution of ordinary differential equations, use of
MATLAB to solve complex engineering problems. Prerequisites: 1411116 -
Programming I; 1440261 - Differential Equations for Engineers.
0402341 Multimedia Technology Laboratory (0-3:1)

MATLAB for signals and systems. Practices with operation on signals, Speech
manipulation and analysis. Image manipulation and analysis. Demonstration
of filtering and spectral analysis. Demonstration of convolution, Fourier series
and superposition. Prerequisite: 0402240 - Signals and Systems.
0402343 Random Signal & Systems (3-0:3)

Review of probability theory and random variables. Expectation, moments and
central limit theorem. Introduction to random processes. Correlation and PSD.
Ergodicity. Statistics estimation. Response of LTI systems to random
processes. Introduction to optimal filtering: Matched and Wiener filters.
Prerequisites: 0402240 - Signals and Systems; 0402241 - Random Signal
Theory.
0402346 Telecommunication Systems I (3-0:3)

Introduction to communications systems. Introduction to signals and
systems. Amplitude modulation techniques (AM-LC, DSBSC, SSB, VSB and
FDM). Frequency modulation techniques (NBFM, WBFM). Sampling, PCM,
Pulse Modulation (PAM, PCM, TDM). Introduction to digital communication
and digital modulations.
Prerequisites: 0402240-Signals and Systems; 0402241 - Random Signal
Theory.
0402347 Telecommunication Systems I Laboratory (0-3:1)

Experiments on signal representation and filtering, amplitude modulation,
frequency division multiplexing, frequency modulation, pulse analog
modulation, pulse code modulation, and digital modulation techniques: ASK,
PSK, FSK.
Prerequisite: 0402346 - Telecommunication Systems I.
0402353 Electronic Circuits (3-0:3)

Review of semiconductor device characteristics and DC analysis (diodes, BJTs
and MOSFETs). Small-signal AC analysis, and basic application circuits (single-
stage amplifiers, multiple-stage amplifiers, differential amplifiers, active
biasing). Frequency response and feedback topologies. The operational
amplifier and its linear and nonlinear applications (waveform generators,
oscillators, first and second-order filters).
Prerequisite: 0402250 - Fundamentals of Electronic Circuits.
0402354 Electronic Circuits Laboratory (0-3:1)

Bipolar transistor single and multiple stage amplifiers, MOS transistor
amplifiers, frequency response measurements, op amp filters and oscillators
circuits. Prerequisite: Pre/Co: 0402353-Electronic Circuits.

This is the first phase of the capstone project, which, consists of two courses
Senior Design Project I and Senior Design Project II. Subjects for the projects are
linked to research interests in the department or sometimes in cooperation
with local industry. Small groups of students work together to design, build,
refine and test complete hardware or software systems to meet specifications.
During this phase, students are expected to study the current literatures,
acquire the required skills for the project, and finalize the high level
specifications for the design. Each group of students submits a report and gives
a presentation.
Prerequisites: Senior standing in Electrical and Electronics Engineering,
Pre/Co: 0202207 - Technical Writing; Pre/Co: 0202110 - Speech
Communication.

This is the second phase of the capstone project, which, consists of two
courses Senior Design Project I and Senior Design Project II. During this
phase, students are expected to implement the proposed project as outlined
in the report produced at the end of Senior Design Project I. Each group of
students is required to prepare a detailed report, a poster, and make a
formal presentation of their work that will be used to evaluate their
engineering design and verbal and communication skills.
Prerequisite: 0402491 - Senior Design Project I.
Elective Courses
Descriptions of the elective courses are given below.
0402410 Power System Analysis (3-0:3)

Load studies, fault calculations, stability studies, transmission lines
parameters, impedance of transmission lines, capacitance of transmission
lines, bundled conductors and parallel three-phase lines, current and voltage
relations on a transmission line, power flow in transmission lines, one-line
diagrams, per unit power system representation, network equations and
solutions, load flow studies and methods.
Prerequisite: 0402310 - Electromechanical Systems.
0402411 Electric Power Distribution Systems (3-0:3)

Introduction to electric distribution systems, distribution system indices and
load characteristics, different topologies and configurations of distribution
systems, distribution system equipment, single-phase and three-phase
distribution transformers, over-head distribution lines, underground cables,
distribution protective systems, protective equipment and devices, voltage
drop over distribution feeders, voltage regulation, distribution system
compensation, distribution generation units, power quality issues and
electric distribution within the buildings. Prerequisite: Pre/Co: 0402310-
Electromechanical Systems.
0402414 Power Systems Laboratory (0-3:1)

Important concepts in power system analysis such as phase sequence, real
and reactive power in three-phase systems, three-phase balanced systems,

three-phase unbalanced systems, power flow and voltage regulation of a
simple transmission system, phase angle and voltage drop between the
sending end and the receiving end, parameters affecting real and reactive
power flow, and renewable power generation in power systems. Prerequisite:
0402410-Power System Analysis.
0402449 Optical Fiber Communication (3-0:3)

Overview of optical communication systems, review of optics, characteristics
of optical fibers, optical waveguides, review of digital communications, optical
sources and transmitters, optical detectors and receivers, optical amplifiers.
Noise and detection, dispersion in optical communication systems, optical
link design.
Prerequisites: 0402250 - Fundamentals of Electronic Circuits; 0402346
Telecommunication Systems I.
0402420 Microwave Engineering (3-0:3)

Review of Maxwell’s equations and wave propagations, transmission line
theory, Smith chart, impedance matching and tuning, waveguides, microwave

network analysis, power dividers and directional couplers. Prerequisite:
0402320 - Field Analysis.
0402421 Antenna Analysis (3-0:3)

Review of the Maxwell’s equations and theory of wave propagation. Antenna
parameters: Radiation pattern, beam width, side lobe level, directivity,
radiation resistance, power losses, efficiency, gain and polarization. Antennas
in communication links and radars (Friis formula, radar cross-section and
effective aperture). Fields and power radiation of different thin linear antennas
(e.g. electrically short dipole, half-wave dipole, and dipole over perfect
ground plane). Antenna arrays: Array factor, radiation pattern, beam width
and directivity of isotropic arrays and short dipole arrays.
Prerequisite: 0402320 - Field Analysis.
0402430 Instrumentation and Measurements (2-3:3)

The measurement process. Errors and sources of errors, signals and noise in
instrumentation, filtering. Display and recording systems. Elements of signal

processing in instrumentation. Transducers. Sensors. Microprocessor-based
instrumentation systems, data logging, interfaces and data processing
Prerequisites: 0402240 - Signals and Systems; 0402353 - Electronic Circuits.
0402434 Digital Control Systems (3-0:3)

Discrete-time systems and the Z-transform. Sampling and reconstruction.
Open-loop and closed-loop discrete-time Systems. System time-response

characteristics. Stability analysis techniques. Digital controller design. State-
space representations of discrete-time Systems. Pole-assignment design and
state estimation. Linear quadratic optimal Control.
Prerequisite: 0402330 - Feedback Control Systems.

0402436 Applied Control Engineering (3-0:3)
Introduction to process control, feedback and feed forward control
configurations, m o d e l i n g o f d y n a m i c s y s t e m s : time d e l a y s ,
h i g h -order systems, multivariable systems, process identification, analysis
and controller design performances, PID controller tuning, Intelligent
controller tuning, advanced control techniques, process interaction and
decoupling control, introduction to distributed control systems and digital
control issues.
Prerequisite: 0402330 - Feedback Control Systems.

0402442 Telecommunication Systems II (3-0:3)
Pulse-digital modulation systems: sampling, quantization, and quantization
noise, PCM, DPCM, and DM. Information theory concepts. Baseband data
transmission: intersymbol distortion, equalization. Bandpass data
transmission: Signaling techniques, MASK, MFSK, and MPSK. Performance of
MASK, MFSK, and MPSK systems in presence of noise.
Prerequisite: 0402346-Telecommunication Systems I.

0402444 Digital Signal Processing (3-0:3)
Digital filter structures and transfer functions. Design algorithms for IIR and
FIR filters. DFT and its implementation with FFT algorithms. Discrete-time
spectrum analysis. Digital signal processing applications and implementation
issues.
Prerequisite: 0402240 - Signals and Systems.
0402437 Programmable Logic Controllers and Applications (2-2:3)

An introductory course on programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and their
basic applications. Topics include an overview of PLCs, PLC hardware
components, basics of PLC programming, development of fundamental PLC
ladder programming, timers and counters, data manipulation, concepts in
analog data I/O advanced programming techniques, PLC sensors and
actuators, and PLC communication Networks. Classroom instruction is
supported by laboratory activities through which students use PLCs to perform
industrial control functions, troubleshooting, and networking PLCs in
situations of typical industrial projects.
Prerequisite: 0403336 - Microcontroller Based Design or 0403334 - Embedded

Systems Design.
0402446 Cellular Telephony (3-0:3)

Introduction to Global System for Mobile (GSM) and the GSM network.
Types of services offered by a mobile telephony system. Transmission
methods used in mobile telephony. The mobile station. The air or digital
radio interface, the channel concept and types of channels used in the air
interface. The base transceiver station and the base station controller. Cells
planning.
0402447 Wireless Communication (3-0:3)

Overview of Wireless Communications, Technical Challenges of Wireless
Communications, Wireless propagation channels, Antennas, Wireless
Transceivers Systems, Modulation Formats, Diversity, Wireless Medium
Access, Spread Spectrum Systems, Cellular Communications, GSM System,
GSM Security.
0402448 Speech Signal Processing and Applications (3-0:3)

Speech analysis and modelling, digital processing of speech signals,
parametric coding of speech: linear predictive coding, stochastic modelling of
speech signals, pattern recognition and its application to speech, speech
recognition and its applications, speaker recognition and its applications, and
the latest developments in the different areas of speech.
Prerequisites: 0402346 – Telecommunication Systems I; 0402340 -
Engineering
Computation and Linear Algebra.

0402450 Power Electronics (2-3:3)

Applications of power diodes and silicon controlled rectifiers. Static
converters. AC voltage controllers. DC power supplies. Choppers, Inverters in
power systems.
Prerequisite: 0402353 - Electronic Circuits.
0402452 Communications Electronics (3-0:3)

Design of communication circuits such as oscillators, mixers and tuned
networks. AM and FM transmitters. Low noise amplifier design, matching,
higher-order filter design.
Prerequisites: 0402353 - Electronic Circuits; 0402346 - Telecommunication
systems I.
0402454 Optoelectronics (3-0:3)

Physics and operating characteristics of optoelectronic semiconductor
devices. Modern optoelectronic components such as waveguides, optical
fibers, photo detectors, light emitting diodes and semiconductor lasers.
Prerequisite: 0402353 - Electronic Circuits.
0402455 Analog Integrated Circuits (3-0:3)

The course serves as an advanced course for electronics students in analog
integrated circuits (IC) design. The course will focus on conventional and
modern analog building blocks for analog signal processing in BJT and MOS
technology both in continuous time and discrete time applications. The course
includes analog multipliers, the op-amp applications in active filters, op-amp
non-idealities, Nonlinearity cancellation of the MOS transistors, MOS-C
Continuous time filters, Switched-C Circuits, and High frequency analog blocks
(ex: Current Conveyors and current feedback amplifiers). Prerequisite:
0402353 - Electronic Circuits.
0402460 Special Topics in Electrical Engineering (3-0:3)

This course covers emerging and advanced topics in electrical engineering.
The contents and pre-requisite will vary depending on the topic.
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Prerequisite: 4 Year standing.
0402461 Special Topics in Control and Automation (3-0:3)

This course covers emerging and advanced topics in the field of control and
automation. The contents will vary depending on the topic. Prerequisite:
0402330 - Feedback Control Systems.
0402462 Special Topics in Communication Systems (3-0:3)

Shannon Theory, Nyquist Sampling and Single-Carrier Modulation, Statistical
Detection and Error Performance, Channel Coding, Adaptive Filters,
Equalization, Orthogonal Frequency-Division Multiplexing (OFDM) and
Multiple-Input Multiple- Output (MIMO).
0402463 Special Topics in Electronics (3-0:3)

This course covers emerging and advanced topics in the field of electronics. The
contents will vary depending on the topic.
0402464 Special Topics in Signal and Image Processing (3-0:3)

This course covers emerging and advanced topics in the field of signal and image
processing. The contents will vary depending on the topic.
Prerequisites: 0402240 - Signals and Systems; 0402340
0402493 Senior Seminar in Electrical & Electronics Engineering (1-0:1)

Course provides a review of contemporary topics in electrical and electronics
engineering to enrich senior students’ knowledge about the latest technologies
and research areas in electrical and electronics engineering field. It includes the
latest in the fields of circuit analysis and design, automatic control, electronic
devices and telecommunications with numerous practical applications. The
course introduces the students to research methodologies and sharpen skills
needed to be successful as future engineers. It helps senior students to
understand career development process and explore trends in the market while
at the same time preparing them to start their career path. The course aims to
enhance oral communication skills by giving the opportunity for senior students
to give seminars about new topics of their selection. Prerequisite: Senior
standing.
0402415 Grid Connected PV System (3-0:3)

Review of PV systems. Power conditioning and maximum power point

tracking (MPPT) algorithms based buck- and boost converter technologies.
Maximum power point (MPP) methods for PV system. Inverter topologies
for stand-alone and grid connected PV operation. Introduction to Matlab
Simulink. Simulation models and examples using Matlab Simulink. Active
power filtering with real power injection. Grid-connected PV system
economics. Prerequisite: 0402353 Electronic Circuits
0406320 Solar PV Systems (3-0:3)

Properties of sunlight and solar irradiation; Overview of semiconductors
physics and PN junctions; The operation principle, materials, design and
efficiency limits of PV solar cells. The design and degradation mechanisms of
solar PV modules and panels. Examination of the different types of solar PV
systems and their components. The design and installation of solar PV
systems with examples. Prerequisite: 0402250 - Fundamentals of Electronic
Circuits.
0406321 Solar PV Systems Laboratory (0-3:1)

Basic physics of solar energy and PV devices; PV module and panel
characterization; solar PV systems and components; Effects of shading and
temperature on PV system performance.
Prerequisite: Pre/Co 0406320 – Solar PV Systems.
Computer Engineering (CPE) Program
Computer Engineers provide the key building blocks of the modern information
technology based society, from improved software systems and faster computers
to next-generation communication networks. Graduates of the Computer
Engineering program will have knowledge, practice, and design capabilities in the
following areas:
• Information and Network Security: computer engineers design and implement

cryptography mechanisms, protocols, software and hardware systems to
protect the Internet and information systems from hostile attacks and security
threats.
• Communications and N etworks: computer engineers design and b uild
faster and more secure communication networks, network protocols and
network applications.
• Software systems: computer engineers design and implement software for
Internet search engines, gaming, mobile devices, multimedia applications, and
medical imaging.
• Computer Systems Architecture: Computer engineers design and implement
modern computer systems and their various components, e.g., processors and
memory.
• Embedded Systems: computer engineers design and build embedded
hardware and software systems for robots, smart appliances, mobile phones,
media players, etc.
• Integrated Circuit Design: computer engineers design smaller and faster
chips for computers and mobile devices.
Computer technology and the related applications such as telecommunications and

networking are advancing at a high pace. The Computer Engineering curriculum is
modern and dynamic. It provides a thorough foundation in hardware and software
design.
Objectives
The Computer Engineering Program is designed to achieve the following objectives:
a. Maintain the knowledge and skills necessary for a lifelong career in
computer engineering to provide quality services to the community.
b. Remain globally competent and effective leaders.
b) Continue to develop, through lifelong learning opportunities, their
knowledge for using modern design tools and new technologies in the
practice of computer engineering.
c) Secure admission to and succeed in graduate study in internationally
recognized universities.
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the B.Sc. CPE program, a student will have:
a) An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
b) An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze
and interpret data
c) An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired
needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental,
s o c i a l , political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and
sustainability
d) An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
e) An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
f) An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
g) An ability to communicate effectively in two languages
h) The broad education necessary to understand the impact of
engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal
context
j) A knowledge of contemporary issues in computer engineering
k) An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools
necessary for engineering practice
Graduates from the Computer Engineering program will be prepared to
pursue careers in many fields as well as to seek advanced degrees in related
fields.
• Computer and embedded systems design.

• Telecommunications and networking industry.
• IT industry.
• Software industry.
• Manufacturing
• Web development and services
Program Overview
To obtain a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering, the student
must complete a total of 132 credit hours. These hours span University, College
and Departmental requirements. The allocation of the credit hours is shown
in the following table:
B.Sc. in Computer Engineering

UR CR PR Total
Compulsory 15 26 67 108
Electives 9 - 15 24
Total 24 26 82 132

from domains 1, 2, 3 and 4 and (9) elective credit hours selected from domains 5,
6 and 7 as indicated in the University section (General Education).

The list of the College required courses and their descriptions are presented in
the introductory pages of the College of Engineering section in this catalog.

A. Core Courses
The CPE core courses are listed in the table below.
Course # Title Crs Pre-/Co-requisites

1411116 Programming I 4 None
1411211 Programming II 3 1411116
1411215 Data Structures 3 Pre/Co 0403111
1411352 Operating Systems 3 1411215
1411366 Software Engineering 3 1411215
0403101 Introduction to CPE 3 None
0402202 Circuit Analysis I 3 Pre/Co 1430117

Pre/Co 1440261
0402203 Circuit Analysis I Laboratory 1 Pre/Co: 0402202
Pre/Co: 1430118
0402240 Signals and Systems 3 0402202
0402250 Fundamentals of Electronic Circuits 3 0402202 ; 403201
0402251 Fundamentals of Electronic Circuits 1 0402203; Pre/Co
Laboratory 0402250
0402340 Engineering Computation and 3 1411116
Linear Algebra 1440261

0402347 Telecommunication Systems I 1 0402346
Laboratory
0403111 Discrete Mathematics for Engineers 3 Pre/Co 1411116
0403201 Digital Logic Design 3 Pre 1411116
0403202 Digital Logic Design Laboratory 1 Pre 0403201
0403230 Microprocessors and Assembly 3 Pre:1411116
0403231 Language
Microprocessors and Assembly 1 Pre: 0403201
Pre/Co 0403230 Pre
Language Laboratory 0403202
rd
0403300 Professional, Societal, and Ethical 1 3 Year Standing
0403326 Issues in Engineering

Computer System Architecture 3 0403230
0403334 Embedded Systems Design 3 0403230; 0402250
0403346 Computer Communications and 3 Pre/Co 0402241
Networks
0403347 Computer Communications and 1 0403346
Networks Laboratory
0403490 Practical Training 0 completion of 90
credits
Pre/Co 0202207
Pre/Co 0202110
1430118 Physics II Laboratory 1 1430116;
Pre/Co 1430117
B. Elective courses
As part of the program for the Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering,
the student is required to study 15 credit hours of technical elective courses.
These courses allow the student to focus on a specific area for in depth
knowledge and understanding. The student can also mix and match elective
courses from the different areas to get a more advanced exposure to the
different Computer Engineering disciplines. The student should select, in
cooperation with his/her academic advisor, the list of electives that best meet
his or her needs and aspirations. It is highly recommended that the student
registers for these courses after completing all Department Requirements
courses.
The following table shows the list of elective courses. Also listed are the major
areas in which these courses prepare the student.
Course # Title Crs Pre-/Co-requisites

1411263 Introduction to Database 3 1411116
1411365 Management
Database DesignSystems
& Implementation 3 1411263
1411440 Introduction to Computer Graphics 3 1411215
0402330 Feedback Control Systems 3 0402240
0402341 Multimedia Technology Laboratory 1 0402240
0402353 Electronic Circuits 3 0402250
0402354 Electronic Circuits Laboratory 1 Pre/Co 0402353
0402442 Telecommunications Systems 2 3 0402346
0402444 Digital Signal Processing 3 0402240
0402446 Cellular Telephony 3 0402346
0402447 Wireless Communication 3 0402346
0402448 Speech Signal Processing and 3 0402340; 0402346
0402437 Applications
Programmable Logic Controllers 3 Pre: 0403336 or
and Applications
0403412 Parallel and Distributed Processing 3 0403334
Pre: 0403230 or 0403336
0403413 Computer Systems Modeling and 3 0402241
0403414 Simulation
Verification and Validation of 3 1411366
0403416 Software
Real-time Systems Design 3 1411352
0403420 Advanced Digital Design 3 0403201
0403422 Performance Analysis 3 0403326
0403424 High Performance Computer 3 0403326
0403442 Architecture
Network Programming* 3 1411116, 0403346
0403443 Computer Networks Design and 3 0403346
0403444 Analysis
Computer & Network Security 3 1411215; Pre/Co
0403445 Digital Image Processing 3 0403346

0402240; Pre/Co
0403447 Wireless Communication 3 0402340

0402346
0403452 VLSI Design 3 0402250

0403454 Application Specific Integrated 3 0402250
0403457 Circuits
Digital Integrated Circuits 3 0402250
0403458 Digital Integrated Circuits Laboratory 1 Pre/Co 0403457

0403460 Special Topics in Computer 3 4th Year standing
0403462 Engineering
Special Topics in Computer 3 0403326
0403463 Architecture
Special Topics in Software and 3 Instructor Consent
0403464 Computer Applications

Special Topics in Computer Networks 3 0403346
0403465 Special Topics in Microelectronics 3 0402250
0403425 and VLSI and Cloud Computing

Distributed 3 Pre/Co 0403346
Systems
0403493 Senior Seminar in Computer 1 Senior standing
0403449 Engineering
Autonomous Robotics Control 3 1411116; 0402240
0406320 Solar PV Systems 3 0402250

0406321 Solar PV Systems Laboratory 1 Pre/Co 0406320
*Network programming will be changed to a compulsory course starting fall

1718
Study Plan
The Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering encompasses 132 credit hours
that are spread over eight semesters and can be completed in four years.
The following study plan serves as a roadmap for a smooth progression
toward graduation.

Course # Title Crs Prerequisites
1420102 General Chemistry (1) Laboratory 1 Pre/Co 1420101
1440133 Calculus I For Engineering 3
1430115 Physics I 3 Pre/Co 1440133
1430116 Physics I Laboratory 1 Pre/Co 1430115

1440161 Calculus II For Engineers 3 1440133
1430117 Physics II 3 1430115
1430118 Physics II Laboratory 1 Pre/Co:

1430116;1440161
0403101 Introduction to Computer 3 Pre/Co: 1430117

Engineering
0403111 Discrete Math. for Engineers 3 Pre/Co 1411116

Course # Tile Crs Prerequisites
0402202 Circuit Analysis I 3 Pre/Co 1430117
0402203 Circuit Analysis I Laboratory 1 Pre/Co

Pre/Co 1440261
0402202
0403201 Digital Logic Design 3 Pre/Co 1430118

Pre 1411116
1411215 Data Structures Pre/Co 0403111
0402240 Signals and Systems 3 0402202
0403202 Digital Logic Design Laboratory 1 0403201
0403230 Microprocessors & Assembly 3 1411116; 0403201;
0403231 Language
Microprocessors & Assembly 1 Pre/Co:
Pre/Co: 0403231
0403230
0402250 Language Laboratory

Fundamentals of Electronic Circuits 3 Pre/Co:
0402202;0403202
0403201
0402251 Fundamentals of Electronic Circuits 1 0402203;
Pre/Co:040225
Laboratory 0

0403326 Computer System Architecture 3 0403230
0402340 Engineering Computation & Linear 3 1411116; 1440261
0403346 Computer Comm. & Networks 3 Pre/Co: 0402241
Algebra
0302200 Fundamentals of Innovation 3

0403334 Embedded Systems Design 3 0403230; 0402250
0403347 Computer Communication & Networks 1 0403346
0402347 Laboratory
Telecommunication Systems 1 1 0402346
0403XXX Laboratory
Department Elective 1 3

0403490 Practical Training for 8 weeks 0 Completion of 90 credits

0403491 Senior Design Project I 1 Senior Standing;
Pre/Co 0202207;
University Elective 1 3 Pre/Co 0202110
040XXXX Dept. Elective 2 3

0403300 Prof., Soc. & Ethical Issues 1 3rd Year Standing
Course Description
Courses in the proposed program that are offered in the department of
Computer Engineering start with (0403). The program of study contains
courses that are offered by other Engineering departments as well as from
outside the college. Consistent with the university policies, CPE courses in the
program will be assigned numbers of the form (0402ABC) where:
Core Courses
0403100 Introduction to Computer Engineering (0-3:3)

This course helps students to understand computer engineering as a balance
among hardware, software, applications and theory. Study of the basic
architecture of computer systems: information representation, computer
hardware, software and programming languages, peripherals, storage systems,
concept of programming, high level languages, e.g., C++, MATLAB vs. low level
languages, e.g. assembly, operating system, embedded systems, computer
networks and Internet, and computer security. The course includes
introductory laboratory components, e.g., digital logic design lab,
microprocessor lab, robotics lab, network lab, cloud computing lab, and
computer programming. The course will introduce the students to a
perspective on engineering profession, engineering design process, problem
solving, and job prospects of computer engineering.
Prerequisites: None.
0403201 Digital Logic Design (3-0:3)

Number systems and conversions. Boolean algebra and its application in
analysis and design of logic circuits. Logic gates and networks. Techniques for
analysis and synthesis of combinational and sequential logic systems.
Programmable logic devices and field programmable gate arrays.
Prerequisite(s): 1411116-Programming I.
0403111 Discrete Mathematics for Engineers (3-0:3)

Propositional logic, predicates, quantifiers; sets, functions; algorithms and their
complexity; proof strategy, sequences, induction, recursion; relations,
equivalence relations, partial orders; Basic counting techniques; recurrence
relations; graphs, shortest path problems; trees and tree traversal;
computation models.
Prerequisite: Pre/Co: 1411116-Programming I.
0403202 Digital Logic Design Laboratory (0-3:1)

The operation of basic logic gates, examples of some combinational and
sequential circuits such as adders, subtractors, decoders, encoders, flip-flips,
counters, and shift registers. Design of combinational and sequential logic
circuits using SSI or MSI blocks..
Prerequisite: 0403201 Digital Logic Design.
0403230 Microprocessors & Assembly Language (3-0:3)

Microprocessor architecture and systems. Assembly language programming of
microprocessors, data representation, addressing and instruction sets, I/O
programming, interrupts, assembly process, cross assemblers and debugging.
Prerequisites: 0403201-Digital Logic Design
0403231 Microprocessors & Assembly Language Laboratory (0-3:1)

This laboratory provides hands-on experience essential to the real
understanding of microprocessor architecture and its interfacing to peripheral
devices. The course accomplishes this by using microprocessor kits, simulators and
software development systems.
Prerequisites: 0403202 - Digital Logic Design Laboratory; Pre/Co: 0403230 -
Microprocessors and Assembly Language.
0403300 Professional, Societal and Ethical Issues in Engineering (1-0:1)

An examination of the social impact of engineering and technology and its
relationship to ethics, with the objective of identifying and clarifying obligations
that might arise in technological research and its applications. The course will
survey a variety of moral theories, as well as engineering codes of ethics. The case
study method will be used: source will include the history of science and
technology, and reports from professional societies. Topics covered include
whistle blowing, environmental, safety, and privacy issues.
Prerequisite: 3rd year standing.
0403326 Computer System Architecture (3-0:3)

Computer instruction types, bus structures and data control. Hard-wired
control and microprogramming. Implementation of memory systems: Virtual
and cache memory organization and management. Input/output control and
how it is achieved, interrupts and interrupt handling. Prerequisite: 0403230
- Microprocessors and Assembly Language.
0403334 Embedded Systems Design (2-2:3)

Study of the basic architecture of a microcontroller including its applications in
a microcontroller system. Implementation of the principles of microprocessing,
interfacing and total system design by implementing projects. Application of
top-down design to microcontroller software development in assembly
language and C. Introduction into the evaluation of hardware and
software trade-offs. Prerequisites: 0403230 Microprocessors a n d
Assembly Language; 0402350 - Fundamentals of Electronic Circuits.
0403336 Microcontroller Based Design (3-0:3)

Study of the use of a microcontroller in a complex engineering system.
Microcontroller architecture, programming techniques using assembly and C
languages, peripheral interfacing, common on-chip peripheral devices used in
microcontroller-based systems, interfacing to different types of sensors and
actuators. Prerequisites: 0403201 - Digital Logic Design.
0403337 Microcontroller Based Design Laboratory (0-3:1)

The laboratory companion to 0403336 (Microcontroller Based Design). Students
in this laboratory will Microcontroller training module to implement the
techniques learned in the companion lecture course in practice Prerequisites:
Pre/Co: 0403202 - Digital Logic Design Laboratory; Pre/Co: 0403336 -
Microcontroller Based Design.
0403346 Computer Communications and Networks (3-0:3)

Essentials of data communications of relevance to computer networks.
Circuit and packet switched networks. Protocols and routing. Network layers
based on OSI and the Internet models. Local area network topologies and
medium access methods. Wide-band and high speed networks. Prerequisite:
Pre/Co: 0402241 - Random Signal Theory.
0403347 Computer Communications and Networks Laboratory (0-3:1)

This laboratory provides hands-on experience essential to the real
understanding of computer networking and the devices used in building these
networks. The goals is to give the student practical aspects of network
topologies, network operating systems including the setup of network services
DHCP , DNS, peer to peer and server based networking, switch setup and
VLANs, Basics of IP addressing , subnetting and router configuration.
Prerequisite: 0403346Computer Communications and Networks.

This is the first phase of the capstone project, which, consists of two courses
Senior Design Project I and Senior Design Project II. Subjects for the projects are
linked to research interests in the department or sometimes in cooperation
with local industry. Small groups of students work together to design, build,
refine and test complete hardware or software systems to meet specifications.
During this phase, students are expected to study the current literatures,
acquire the required skills for the project, and finalize the high level
specifications for the design. Each group of students submits a report and
gives a presentation. Prerequisites: Senior standing in Computer Engineering;
Pre/Co: 0202207 Technical Writing; Pre/Co: 0202110-Speech Communication.

This is second phase of the capstone project, which consists of two courses
Senior Design Project I and Senior Design Project II. During this phase, students
are expected to implement the proposed project as outlined in the report
produced at the end of Senior Design Project I. Each group of students is
required to prepare a detailed report, a poster, and make a formal
presentation of their work that will be used to evaluate their engineering design
and verbal and communication skills.. Prerequisite: 0403491 - Senior Design
Project I.
Elective Courses
Descriptions of the elective courses are given below:

0403412 Parallel and Distributed Processing (3-0:3)

Parallel computer architectures: Multiprocessor vector computers and pipelined
vector processors. Parallel processing algorithms. Distributed processing with
applications. Centralized/Decentralized Distributed systems. Parallel
Programming Paradigms. Prerequisite: 1411352 - Operating Systems
0403413 Computer Systems Modeling and Simulation (3-0:3)

Elements of computer simulation, including modeling deterministic and
stochastic systems, generation of uniform and non-uniform random numbers,
discrete-event simulations, simulation languages, design of simulations,
statistical analysis of the output of simulations, variance reduction, applications
to modeling stochastic systems in computer science and engineering.
Prerequisite: 0402241 - Random Signal Theory.
0403414 Verification and Validation of Software (3-0:3)

Design specification and software requirements. Verification and validation of
software specifications: completeness, consistency, feasibility, and testability.
The design of software components and the study of faults resulting from
interfacing, computation, and/or data specifications. Knowledge-based
approaches to verification and validation. Test generation systems and tools.
Prerequisite: 1411366 - Software Engineering.
0403416 Real-Time Systems Design (3-0:3)

Study of 16/32 bit architectures and features for real-time control.
Instruction pre-fetch, instruction set extension, exception processing, bus
arbitration and multiprocessor control. Introduction to real-time operating
systems. Application of computers to real-time on-line control of systems.
Prerequisite: 1411352 - Operating Systems.
0403420 Advanced Digital Design (2-2:3)

Algorithmic State Machines, PLDs, PALs, PLAs, Stability of Sequential Circuits. The
course will also complement the sequential circuit portion of Digital Logic
Design (0403201). Prerequisite: 0403201 - Digital Logic Design.
0403422 Performance Analysis 3-0:3)

A systematic approach to computer systems performance evaluation and
analysis. Performance metrics. Evaluation Techniques, Measurements, Queuing
Models, Simulation of Computer Systems. Prerequisite: 0403326 - Computer
System Architecture.
0403424 High Performance Computer Architecture (3-0:3)

Cost-performance analysis, advanced topics in computer architecture, pipelining
concepts, instructions Set Architecture issues, Instruction Level Parallelism:
Dynamic and Static. Prerequisite:
0403326 - Computer System Architecture.
0403442 Network programming (3-0:3)

Review of network protocols and topologies, TCP/IP, RFCs; communication
across layers; communication models: peer-to-peer, client server;
streams, datagram and TCP sockets; algorithm classifications: centralized
and distributed; application-layer protocols: specifications and
implementation; Inter-Process Communications, multi-threading,
concurrency, scheduling.. Prerequisites: 0403346 - Computer
Communications and Networks; 1411116 - Programming I.
0403443 Computer Networks Design and Analysis (3-0:3)

This course focuses on modeling, analysis and design of computer and
communication networks, with an emphasis on: switched/extended LANs and
optimal/distributed spanning tree algorithms; fairness and bandwidth sharing
objectives; some network design problems including optimal access network
connectivity; some network design tools including linear programming and
genetic algorithms; basic queuing models and network delay analysis;
introduction to wireless resource allocation including scheduling and power
control. Prerequisite: 0403346 - Computer Communications and Networks.
0403444 Computer and Network Security (3-0:3)

Concepts and techniques for access to computer systems and network
resources. Identification and authentication. Protection of information against
intentional and unintentional attacks and threats. Cryptography and encryption
of data. Encryption algorithms and their information theory foundations.
Computer hardware and software for data encryption. Prerequisites: 1411215
- Data Structures; Pre/Co: 0403346 - Computer Communications and Networks.
0403445 Digital Image Processing (3-0:3)

Fundamentals of digital image processing. Image representation and standards.
Image acquisition and display. Image transforms. Image enhancement. Image
restoration. Introduction to image compression. Introduction to Image
segmentation. Industrial and Multimedia applications.
Prerequisites: 0402240 - Signals and Systems, Pre/Co: 0402340, - Engineering
Computation and Linear Algebra.
0403452 VLSI Design (3-0:3)

Fundamentals of MOS technology in VLSI design: MOS devices and circuits,
Design, layout (CAD techniques), masking, fabrication, packaging and testing of
VLSI chips. Prerequisite: 0402250-Fundamentals of Electronic Circuits.
0403454 Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASIC) (3-0:3)

Synthesis, modeling and testability issues. Tools and techniques required in all
phases of ASIC design, implementation and fabrication. Design
alternatives and comparisons. Practical issues in fabrication. Prerequisite(s):
0402250 - Fundamentals of Electronic Circuits.
0403457 Digital Integrated Circuits (3-0:3)

Digital CMOS process technology, Static CMOS circuit design, Dynamic CMOS
logic, CMOS sequential logic circuits, Complex CMOS logic, layout techniques,
Pass-transistor & transmission gate logic, Timing in CMOS circuits, CMOS buffers
& bus drivers, Fast CMOS adder & multiplier design, CMOS SRAM & DRAM
circuits, Low-power CMOS circuit techniques.. Prerequisite: 0402250 -
0403458 Digital Integrated Circuits Laboratory (0-3:1)

Spice models for BJT and MOS transistors in digital circuits, simulation of digital
inverter circuits with design optimization, design and simulation of basic
digital gates (e.g., NAND, NOR, XOR) with power/frequency-response
constraints, the CMOS n-well process and layout with area efficiency, top- down
design of a complex circuit. Prerequisite: Pre/Co: 0403457 - Digital Integrated
Circuits.
0403460 Special Topics in Computer Engineering (3-0:3)

This course will be offered to cover special advanced topics in one of the
areas of Computer Engineering. The contents and pre-requisite will vary
depending on the topic. Prerequisite: 4th year standing.
0403462 Special Topics in Computer Architecture (3-0:3)

This course covers emerging and advanced topics in compute architecture. The
contents will vary depending on the topic. Prerequisite: 0403326 -
Computer System Architecture.
0403463 Special Topics in Software and Computer Applications (3-0:3)

This course covers emerging and advanced topics in software and computer
applications. The contents will vary depending on the topic. Prerequisite(s):
Instructor Consent.
0403464 Special Topics in computer Networks (3-0:3)

This course covers emerging and advanced topics in computer networks. The
contents will vary depending on the topic. Prerequisite: 0403346 -
Computer Communications and Networks.
0403465 Special Topics in Microelectronics and VLSI (3-0:3)

This course covers emerging and advanced topics in microelectronics and
VLSI. The contents will vary depending on the topic. Prerequisite: 0402250 -
0403493 Senior Seminar in Computer Engineering (1-0:1)

Course provides a review of contemporary topics in computer engineering to
enrich senior students’ knowledge about the latest technologies and research
areas in computer engineering field. It includes latest software, hardware,
networking technologies and their uses in new computer, Internet, and
security applications. The course also gives students the opportunity to
introduce the students to research methodologies and sharpen skills needed to
be successful as future engineers. It helps senior students to understand
career development process and explore trends in the market while at the
same time preparing them to start their career path. The course aims to
enhance oral communication skills by giving the opportunity for senior students
to give seminars about new topics of their selection. Prerequisite: Senior
standing.
0403425 Distributed and Cloud Computing Systems (3-0:3)

Trends in distributed computing architecture (grid and cloud computing
systems), centralized vs. distributed computer systems, computer clusters,
grid computing hardware, cloud computing hardware: system architecture,
virtualization concepts, hardware resource allocation for virtual CPU, RAM and
network, platform provisioning and accommodation, layers of cloud services,
cloud access and web portal.
0403449 Autonomous Robotics Control (3-0:3)

A comprehensive treatment on the fundamentals of robotics & dynamics.
Topics include: Forward kinematics, Inverse kinematics, Dynamics. Robot
actuators and sensors. Humanoid anthropomorphic and bio-mimetic Robots
and parallels to biological systems. Robot navigation fundamentals; foveation,
saccadic eye movements and Attention. Field Stabilization, Pursuit of non-rigid
targets in Motion, Object Classification, Robotic Control and Navigation,
Robotic object detection and Robotic obstacle avoidance. Projects using
Laboratory Robots to develop robotic tracking and navigation applications
based on course concepts.
Prerequisite: Programming I 1411116, Signals Systems 0402-240

Properties of sunlight and solar irradiation; Overview of semiconductors physics
and PN junctions; The operation principle, materials, design and efficiency limits of
PV solar cells. The design and degradation mechanisms of solar PV modules and
panels. Examination of the different types of solar PV systems and their
components. The design and installation of solar PV systems with examples.
0406321 Solar PV Systems Laboratory (0-3:1)

Prerequisite: Pre/Co 0406320-Solar PV Systems
The ECE department offers courses for other engineering majors. These courses
are described below.
0402207 Applied Electronic Circuits (2-2:3)

Basic DC Circuits, General DC circuit analysis, Transient Circuits, Basic AC
Circuits, Diodes and their applications, Transistors, Operational Amplifiers,
Basic Combinational Circuits, Decoders, Adders and multiplexers, Transformers.
Prerequisite: 1430117 - Physics II.
0402216 Electric Power Engineering (3-0:3)

The electric power system. Major components: induction and synchronous
machines, power transformers and connections, transmission. Analysis:
balanced and unbalanced three-phase systems, symmetrical components, load
flow. Operation: frequency control, steady state and transient generator
stability, voltage collapse, thermal constraints. Variable speed drives, power
quality. Prerequisite: 0402202 - Circuit Analysis I.
0402217 Electric Power Engineering Laboratory (0-3:1)

Connection of AC and DC electric circuits with all elements (resistance,
capacitance and inductance), measurement of current, voltage, active/reactive
power and comparison to computed values. Operation of an electromagnetic
field rotor and measurement of current versus rotating speed and magnetic
field intensity. Small generators, measurement and efficiency computation.
Prerequisite: 0402216 - Electric Power Engineering.
0402255 Applied Electronics for SREE (3-0:3)

Introduction to semiconductor materials and devices. Analysis of Diodes and
applications. Analysis of transistor circuits (BJTs, MOSFETs). Amplifier
circuits, bandwidth; feedback. Operational amplifiers and applications, filter and
oscillator circuits. Introduction to power electronics, DC-DC convertors and DC-
AC invertors. Prerequisite: 0402202 Circuit Analysis I.
0402256 Applied Electronics Laboratory for SREE (0-3:1)

Diode characteristics, PSPICE simulation, BJT and MOS biasing circuits,
Amplifier and its frequency response, Operational Amplifier Applications, DC-
DC convertors and DC-AC inverters. Prerequisite: Pre/Co 0402255- Applied
Electronics for SREE.
0402348 Signals and Control Systems (3-0:3)

invariant systems, impulse response, frequency response and transfer function.
Introduction to linear feedback control. Analysis and design of classical control
systems. Control system components and industrial process automation.
Prerequisites: 0402202 - Circuit Analysis I
DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURAL
ENGINEERING (AE)
Personnel
Chairperson Haşim Altan
Associate Professors Haşim Altan, Emad Mushtaha
Assistant Professors Abdelsalam Aldawoud, Iasef Md Rian, Majd Musa,

Mamun Rashid, Salem Abdalla, Vittorino Belpoliti,
Reyhan Sabri
Lecturers Graham McKay, Humam MHD Al Sebai, Mariam

Hassan, Marta Bialko, Sumana Hossain, Traudel
Funke, Usha Rani
Vision
To be internationally recognized for the quality of education, research and
community service to meet the needs of the United Arab Emirates and beyond.
Mission
The mission of the Department of Architectural Engineering (AE) is to support
the development of the UAE and its region by providing an internationally
competitive educational program, by establishing research, and by offering
technical services related to architectural engineering.
Objectives
Graduates from the Architectural Engineering undergraduate program will:
• Acquire the critical thinking capabilities and creative problem-solving skills
that respond to global construction and technological challenges.
• Be ethically responsible professionals with high communication and
leadership skills, who recognize social, and community needs and values.
• Continue career advancement by obtaining higher academic degrees and
pursuing state-of-the-art professional expertise.
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Science in Architectural
Engineering (B.Sc.) program, graduates will have:
a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and
interpret data
c) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired
needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental,
social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and
sustainability
d) an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
g) an ability to communicate effectively
h) the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering
solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context
i) a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
j) a knowledge of contemporary issues
k) the ability to use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools
necessary for architectural engineering practice
The Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering (B.Sc.) program enables
students to acquire the skills to work in any of the following fields:
• architecture
• building construction
• urban design
• property development
• project management
• environmental consulting
Program Overview
To obtain a Bachelor of Science degree in Architectural Engineering, a student
must complete a total of 158 credit hours spanning University requirements
(UR), College requirements (CR) and Program requirements (PR) as shown
below.
Bachelor in Science in Architectural Engineering (158 Credits)

UR CR PR Total
Total 24 26 108 158


the introductory pages of the College of Engineering section in this bulletin.

A. Mandatory Courses
The Mandatory program comprises the 108 credit hours listed in the table below.
Course # Title CrHr Prerequisites

s
0404100 Introduction to Architectural Engineering 1 None
1440151 Analytic Geometry 3 None
0404101 Architectural Drawing 3 0404100 Pre/Co
0404221 Basic Design 3 0404101
1440281 Introduction to Probability and Statistics 3 1440131
0401201 Statics 3 1430115
0401202 Mechanics of Materials 3 0401201
0404241 Thermal Science 2 2nd Year Standing
0401243 Dynamics 3 0401201
0404201 Architectural Drawing II 2 0404101
0404204 Surveying 2 2nd Year Standing
0404222 Architectural Design I 3 0404221
0404231 Building Construction I 3 0404101
0404261 History of Architecture I 3 None
0404301 Computer Aided Architectural Design 3 3rd Year Standing
0404305 Electricity and Power Distribution for 2 1430117
Buildings
0404311 Fundamentals of Structural Analysis 3 0401202
0404313 Reinforced Concrete Design of Buildings I 3 0404311
0404321 Architectural Design II 3 0404222
0404322 Architectural Design III 4 0404321
0404331 Building Construction II 3 0404231
0404341 Building Illumination and Acoustics 3 1430117
0404361 History of Architecture II 3 0404261
0404401 Professional Engineering Practice & 2 4th Year Standing
Ethics
0404417 Structural Steel Design 3 0404311
0404421 Architectural Design IV 4 0404322
0404422 Architectural Design V 4 0404421
0404441 Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning 2 0404241; 0404331
0404451 Urban Planning 3 4th Year Standing
0404491 Senior Design Project I 2 0404422
0404XXX Department Elective I 3 4th Year and
depending on topic
0404XXX Department Elective II 3 4th Year
B. Elective Courses
Students can register for these courses at the beginning of the fourth year to develop a deeper
understanding of a specific area of their choice. The department offers the following set of courses
as electives.

0404405 Advanced Computer Aided Design 3 0404301
0404406 Working Drawings 3 0404331
0404418 Modern Structural Systems 3 0404313
0404435 Specifications and Quantity Surveying 3 0404331
0404436 Construction Contracts 3 0404331
0404437 Construction Engineering 3 0404331
0404442 Building Environmental Control System 3 0404331; 0404441
Design
0404443 Building Illumination System Design 3 0404341
0404444 Building Electrical System Design 3 0404341

0404445 Building HVAC System Design 3 0404441
0404446 Mechanical Systems 3 0404331
0404447 Environmental and Climatic Design 3 0404331
0404455 Landscape Design 3 0404451
0404456 Desert Habitation 3 0404451
0404465 Contemporary Architecture 3 0404261
0404466 Islamic Architecture 3 0404261
0404467 Local and Regional Architecture 3 Depends on topics
0404303 Building Information Modeling “BIM” 3 0401 301
0404487 Solar Energy in Buildings 3 4th year standing
0404480 Special Topics in Architectural 3 Depends on topics
Engineering
0404481 Special Topics in Structural Engineering 3 Depends on topics
0404482 Special Topics in Architectural Design 3 Depends on topics
0404483 Special Topics in Construction 3 Depends on topics
0404484 Special Topics in Environmental Control 3 Depends on topics
Study Plan
The Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering encompasses 158 credit hours that are spread
over 10 semesters plus a summer training period and can normally be completed in five years. The
following study plan serves as a roadmap for a smooth progression toward graduation.

0404100 Introduction to Architectural Engineering 1
1440151 Analytic Geometry 3
1440133 Calculus I for Eng. 3
1430115 Physics I 3 Placement Test or
1430106

0404101 Architectural Drawing I 3 Pre/Co: 0404100

1430117 Physics II 3 1430115
1420101 General Chemistry I 3

0404221 Basic Design 2 0404101; 1440151
0404201 Architectural Drawing II 2 0404101
0404261 History of Architecture I 3
1450103 Introduction to Ecology 3 1420101
0401201 Statics 3 1430115

0404222 Architectural Design I 3 0404221
0404301 Computer Aided Architectural Design 3 0404101
0404231 Building Construction I 3 0404101
0404241 Thermal Science 2 2nd Year Standing
0401202 Mechanics of Materials 3 0401201
0404204 Surveying 2 2nd Year Standing

0404321 Architectural Design II 3 0404222
Pre/Co: 0404201
1430102 Introduction to Geology 3
0404331 Building Construction II 3 0404231
Pre/Co: 0404441
Pre/Co: 0404421
0404441 Heating, Ventilation and Air 2 0404241
Conditioning Pre/Co: 0404331
0404311 Fundamentals of Structural Analysis 3 0401202
0404305 Electricity and Power Distribution for 2 1430117

Buildings

0404322 Architectural Design III 4 0404321
1440281 Introduction to Probability and Statistics 3 1440133
0404361 History of Architecture II 3 0404261
0401243 Dynamics 3 0401201
0404313 Reinforced Concrete Design I 3 0404311

0404421 Architectural Design IV 4 0404322
Pre/Co: 0404331
0202207 Technical Writing 3
04044XX Department Elective 1 3
0404341 Building Illumination & Acoustics 3 0404305
0404417 Structural Steel Design 3 0404311

0404422 Architectural Design V 4 0404421
0404451 Urban Planning 3 4th Year Standing
04044XX Department Elective 2 3

0404490 Practical Training (240 hours) 0 4th Year Standing

0404491 Senior Design Project I 2 0404422; 0202207
0404401 Professional Eng. Practice & Ethics 2 4th Year Standing

0401301 Engineering Economics 3 3rd Year Standing

Course # Title CrHrs Pre/Co-requisites
Course Coding
The courses offered in the Architectural Engineering are designated code numbers in the form of
(0404XYZ) where:
X Year (level)
Y Areas (as follows) 0: General
1: Structures 5: Planning and Urban Design 6:
2: Architectural Design History of Architecture
3: Construction 8: Special Topics
4: Environmental Control 9: Projects and Seminars
Systems
Z Course sequence in area
Course Description
Mandatory Courses
Descriptions of the Mandatory courses are given below.
0404100 Introduction to Architectural Engineering 1-0:1

The course explains architectural engineering as a profession and its position in
the building industry. It introduces building forms, functions, and materials, as
well as construction methods and architectural styles. It emphasizes the
connection between architectural engineering and its socioeconomic and
cultural contexts, and stresses the significance of ethics. The course involves
lectures and small group projects with an emphasis on teamwork.
Prerequisite: None
0404101 Architectural Drawing I 2-3:3

The course is designed to enable students to understand, read and draw
architectural drawings and acquire the basic skills of drawing techniques. The
first part of the course introduces the 2 dimensional drawings in terms of plans
sections and elevations in multiple storey, it includes rendering techniques as
textures and tonal values. The second part is an introduction to three
dimensional drawings including isometric drawing only as a basic transformation
from 2D to 3D; it includes shadow projections in both 2D and 3D drawings. Basic
layout of drawings is introduced as well as emphasis on
freehand sketching for 2D and 3D drawings.
Prerequisite: Pre/Co: 0404100 Introduction to Architectural Engineering
0404221 Basic Design 2-3:3

This course is a basic introduction to design principles, spatial organizations and
compositions. Emphasis on space typologies to create abstract forms through
the introduction of elements such as masses, planes, frames and linear
elements. Solid and void relationships are introduced through volumetric
addition and subtraction techniques. Basic introduction of form
and function relationships are included in this course.
Prerequisites: 0404101 Architectural Drawing I; 1440151 Analytic Geometry
1411113 Programming for Engineers 3-0:3

This course introduces basic programming techniques to non-major students.
Subjects include: computer science fields, general introduction on computers
and numbering systems, software development process, programming
languages, selection structures, repetition structures, functions and
procedures, structured and user-defined data types, text files,
arrays, and dynamic memory allocation.
1440281 Introduction to Probability and Statistics 3-0:3

Descriptive statistics; Axiomatic probability; Random variables and their
moments; Special discrete and continuous distributions; Sampling
distributions; Estimation; Hypothesis testing; Linear regression; Analysis of
variance; Analysis of categorical data.
Prerequisite: 1440133 Calculus I for Eng.
0401201 Statics 3-0:3

dimensions; type of structural supports; equilibrium of particles and rigid
bodies; analysis of internal forces in beams and trusses; static and kinetic
friction; centroids of lines, areas and volumes; moments of inertia.
Prerequisite: 1430115 Physics I
0401202 Mechanics of Materials 3-0:3

stresses; beam design; stress transformation; thin-walled pressure vessels;
beam deflection, lab session and experiments.
Prerequisite: 0401201 Statics
0404241 Thermal Sciences 2-0:2

This course introduces the fundamental concepts of thermodynamics and heat
transfer, including conservation of mass, energy, momentum, and first and
second laws of thermodynamics. It also introduces basic evaluation techniques
of heat transfer modes involving conduction, convection and radiation.
Prerequisite: 2nd Year Standing
0401243 Dynamics 3-0:3

Introduction and Fundamental Principles, Kinematics of a particle: Rectilinear
and curvilinear motion of a particle with normal and tangential components, force and
acceleration, Work and energy, Impulse and momentum.
Prerequisite: 0401201 Statics
0401343 Fluid Mechanics 3-0:3

Properties of fluids; Fluid statics; Translation and rotation of fluid masses;
Dimensional analysis and similitude; Fundamentals of fluid flow; Fluid
resistance; Compressible flow; Ideal fluid flow; Fluid measurements.
Prerequisite: 0401243 Dynamics
0404201 Architectural Drawing II 1–3:2

Sketching is used to develop spatial ability and the ability to visualize and
communicate an architectural idea. The course covers principles of 1-point and
2-point perspective, viewpoint selection, “depth” through shadows, textures,
and detail, and matching a building image to a site.
Prerequisite: 0404201 Architectural Drawing I
0404204 Surveying 1-3:2

Surveying methods, instruments and computations related to field problems;
construction applications in surveying, leveling, linear measurement;
applications of GPS in land surveying; GIS applications and importance in urban
planning. (Laboratory sessions are included to cover above topics)
Prerequisite: 2nd Year Standing.
0404222 Architectural Design I 1-6:3

Introducing buildings as an environmental and cultural product having spatial
and functional relationships. Students are taught how to analyze and solve
these relationships in an integrated manner.
Prerequisite: 0404221 Basic Design
0404231 Building Construction I 2-3:3

Principles of building materials cover structural, thermal and aesthetic
properties of materials; Introduction of specific materials like lime, cement, fine
and coarse aggregates, concrete, bricks and blocks. Elements and types of
superstructure, substructure and foundations cover international and local
building construction methods; concrete constructions: formwork,
reinforcement, slabs, site cast and precast framing systems; soils; shallow and
deep foundations; masonry wall construction; insulation materials and
applications; exterior wall cladding systems. (Laboratory sessions are included
to basic tests on materials).
Prerequisite: 0404101 Architectural Drawing I
0404261 History of Architecture I 3-0:3

Exploration of architectural history from Prehistory until the 18 th century in
different regions around the world, in chronological format. Study of the links between social
and historical context and cultural production. Focus on cities and building analysis and
architectural design strategies.
Prerequisite: None
0404301 Computer Aided Architectural Design 2-3:3

Application of computer-Aided Design to architecture, planning, building
construction and project management: line, surface, and solid modeling;
perspective and other relevant projections; data gathering techniques; analysis
of both design and execution phases; building model and design ideas.
Prerequisite: 0404101 Architecture Drawing I
0404305 Electricity and Power Distribution for Buildings 2-0:2

Codes and standards of electrical power system for buildings; system
components such as conductors, fuses, circuit breakers, motors, generators and
transformers; power management, distribution, power quality and safety;
electric wiring and metering, emergency and standby power systems
and protective devices.
Prerequisite: 1430117 Physics II
0404311 Fundamentals of Structural Analysis 3-0:3

Classification of structures; loads; truss analysis, internal loadings in structures,
shear and moment diagrams for beams and frames; influence lines for
determinate structures; deflections; introduction to methods of analysis of
statically indeterminate structures.
Prerequisite: 0401202 Mechanics of Materials
0404313 Reinforced Concrete Design of Buildings I 3-0:3

Materials and mechanical properties of concrete; the code and specifications.
Behavior of compression and tension members; analysis and design of various
shaped-sections for flexure by the ultimate strength method; shear and
diagonal tension; bond and anchorage of reinforcement; edge-supported
slabs, short columns, continuous beams, detailing of reinforced concrete
structures, design sessions (computer applications).
Prerequisite: 0404311 Fundamentals of Structural Analysis
0404321 Architectural Design II 1-6:3

The course introduces additional and more complex spatial requirements and
functions, as well as other requirements re. structural grids, horizontal and
vertical circulation, car parking and traffic flow. All are expected to be
creatively solved in an integrated manner in, for example, a hotel or
commercial building.
Prerequisites: 0404222 Architectural Design I; Pre/Co: 0404201 Architectural
Drawing II
0404322 Architectural Design III 2-6:4

The emphasis is on response to the urban and environmental contexts. Social
factors, market factors and various spatial typologies are introduced in, for example, a high-
density residential complex.
Prerequisite: 0404321 Architectural Design II
0404331 Building Construction II 2-3:3

Skeleton structures; overview of international and local building construction
methods for specific materials: wood and manufactured wood; heavy timber
and wood light frame constructions; steel - Structural Steel and Light Gauge
Steel Constructions. Introduction to international and local building
construction methods for major and minor building components: low-slope and
steep roofs; staircases and elevators; windows and doors – specific material
glass; interior walls and partitions – specific material gypsum; floor
coverings and ceilings.
Prerequisites: 0404231 Building Construction I; Pre/Co: 0404441 Heating,
Ventilation and Air Conditioning; 0404421 Architectural Design IV
0404341 Building Illumination and Acoustics 3-0:3

The course introduces the fundamental principles, systems, and planning
concepts for electrical and illumination systems in modern buildings. It also
introduces the acoustical design for noise control and good hearing conditions,
construction and materials details, acoustical properties of room shapes, and
sound transmission and absorption.
Prerequisite: 0404305 Electricity & Power Distribution for Buildings
0404361 History of Architecture II 3-0:3

Overview of the history of architecture in the Islamic world. Analysis of the main
features of Islamic architecture and cities, with an emphasis on architecture in
the UAE, heritage conservation strategies and contemporary
developments.
Prerequisite: 0404261 History of Architecture I
0404401 Professional Engineering Practice & Ethics 2-0:2

Factors that affect the practice of architectural engineering, in particular
professional ethics, ethical and legal responsibilities towards clients and
employees, business considerations, office management, legal aspects and
risks. Prerequisite: Fourth Year Standing
0404417 Structural Steel Design 3-0:3

Introduction to Structural Steel Design, LRFD design concept and its
applicability, analysis and design of steel tension members, beams, columns,
beam-column connections; elastic and plastic methods; structural steel; and
design applications
Prerequisite: 0404311 Fundamentals of Structural Analysis
0404421 Architectural Design IV 2-6:4

Advanced design of buildings with problems of complex structures,
requirements, and functions in addition to acoustics, heating and ventilation.
Students are expected to apply knowledge acquired in related subjects (building
construction and environmental physics) to the design process. At least one
major project with a specific and complex problem.
Prerequisite: 0404322 Architectural Design III; Pre/Co: 0404331 Building
Construction II
0404422 Architectural Design V 2-6:4

Design of building complex within the context of a related urban fabric where
urban design analysis is required prior to building design that involves complex
functions as well as acoustic, heating and ventilation requirements.
Prerequisite: 0404421 Architectural Design IV
0404438 Project Management 2-0:2

The processes of Project Management such as initiating, planning, executing,
controlling, and closing the work of a team to achieve specific goals and meet
specific success criteria. Includes Integration, Scope, Human Resources,
Communication, Risk and Procurement Management methods as well as
methods of managing and estimating of cost and time and control of quality
focusing on Construction Projects. Includes an introduction to critical path
analysis.
Prerequisite: 0404331 Building Construction II
0404441 Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning 2-0:2
This course introduces the fundamental principles and engineering procedures
for the design of HVAC systems (heating and cooling), thermal comfort,
ventilation mechanisms and concepts, air conditioning systems and types, air
diffusion design and layout techniques, duct design and distribution,
architectural and constructional space requirements for HVAC systems. The
course also introduces the energy utilization techniques and conservation
constraints, mixed mode system and other sustainable alternatives.
Prerequisite: 0404241 Thermal Sciences; Pre/Co: 0404331 Building
Construction II
0404451 Urban Planning 2-3:3

Evolution and history of city development. Basic theories, principles and skills
involved in planning the physical environment. Land use planning.
Comprehensive urban development process. Environmental planning. Historic
preservation. Application of theoretical concepts on city design and problems;
emphasis on the historical aspects specific to the region.
Prerequisite: 4th Year Standing
0404491 Senior Design Project I 2-0:2

An interdisciplinary team-work design experience that includes preparation of
project plan, data collection and analysis, building selection, preliminary
investigation of building systems and evaluation of possible architectural
solutions. Teams are required to submit and present technical progress
reports.
Prerequisite: 0404422 Architectural Design V; 0202207 Technical Writing
0404492 Senior Design Project II 1-9:4

Continuation of 0404491. Emphasis on engineering analysis and design of building systems.
Individual students in a team are expected to handle a specific task of the project and coordinate
with the rest of the group. The team is required to submit preliminary and final technical reports
supplemented with all necessary documents and drawings. A presentation of the project results will
be part of the evaluation.
Prerequisite: 0404491 Senior Design Project I
0404490 Practical Training 0-0:0

At least eight weeks of field practical training. The purpose is to introduce
students to local and regional practices in the area of their specialization. In
addition, it exposes students to possible career opportunities. Upon completion,
students are required to submit a technical report to practical training
supervisor, and to the Department Chair.
Prerequisite: 4th year standing
0401245 Introduction to Ecology 3-0:3

This course focuses on the science of ecology with historical background and its
relationships with the other relative sciences. It is handling the ecosystem
structure and functions, Energy flow and matter transfer in the food chain and
among the different trophic levels. The course covers the biogeochemical cycles
and their components, examples of the different ecosystems in the world
biomes and the desert ecosystem in United Arab Emirates. The course contents
also cover some population attributes as density, age structure, mortality,
natality and population growth rate, in addition to study of life tables and the
application to a case study of human population growth in the UAE. Interactive
relationships between living organisms in the ecosystems are also covered.
These include predation, herbivory, parasitism and diseases and mutualism.
Pollution problems are also covered in relation to pollutant sources,
composition, impacts on living organisms and solutions to the problem.
Prerequisite: 1420101 General Chemistry I
1430102 Introduction to General Geology 3-0:3

History of the earth and geological time ;atoms, bonding and crystals;
minerals and rocks; volcanoes; streams and flooding: weathering,
glaciations, glacial deposits and other unconsolidated deposits; plate
tectonics; earthquakes; water as a resource; energy resources and
alternative sources; waste disposal and water pollution; geology of UAE;
lab session and experiments.
Prerequisite : none
1440151 Analytic Geometry 3-0:3

Cartesian and parametric equations of curves (including lines) in plane and
in space; and surfaces (including planes) in space. Conic sections and
hyperbolic functions (Cartesian and Parametric Forms). Quadric surfaces
(Cartesian and Parametric Forms). Cylindrical and Spherical Coordinates
Systems. Level curves of scalar valued functions of two variables and level
surfaces of scalar valued function of three variables. Introductory
optimization, linear programming, Simplex method.
Prerequisite : Placement test or Pre-calculus.
Elective Courses
Descriptions of the elective courses available to Architectural Engineering
students follow.
0404405 Advanced Computer Aided Design 1-4:3

Advanced applications of Computer-Aided Design to architecture, planning,
building construction and project management including: experimentation of 3D
drawings; stimulation and animations as basic devices in design developments.
Prerequisite: 0404301 Computer Aided Design
0404406 Working Drawings 2-3:3

This course includes a production of complete set of working drawings in order
to expose students to actual and practical projects, and to bridge the gap
between design and construction stage.
0404418 Modern Structural Systems 3-0:3

Analysis and design of building structures of unusual types. The course also
addresses the dynamics logic of building technology and structural systems, and
their effect on architectural space and language. Review of pre-industrial
structural systems and post-industrial structural systems.
Prerequisite: 0404313 Reinforced Concrete Design of Buildings
0404435 Specifications and Quantity Surveying 3-0:3

Introduction; types and documents of tenders; types of construction contracts;
bonds and insurance requirements; International general conditions and
obligations of construction contracts; preparation of specifications; regulations
pertinent to buildings, construction works and building materials; quantity
surveying and bill of quantities; rights and obligations of engineering consulting
offices.
0404436 Construction Contracts 3-0:3

Contracts law and application to engineering services agreements and
construction contracts; specifications agency, torts, professional liability and
alternate dispute resolution.
0404437 Construction Engineering 3-0:3

Construction methods, equipment, and cost estimating of the earthmoving, rock
excavation, and concrete production phases of civil engineering onstruction
projects.
0404442 Building Environmental Control System Design 3-0:3

Global and local climate factors, indoor environment and human comfort, heat
stress and thermal balance of buildings, condensation, heat and moisture
transfer in building fabrics, shading device designs, thermal control in buildings,
ventilation and air movement requirements and patterns, natural cooling
techniques in buildings, mechanical solutions through air conditioning systems
design.
Prerequisites: 0404331 Building Construction II; 0404441 HVAC
0404443 Building Illumination System Design 3-0:3

Work in daylighting, light distribution, interflections, vision and color; electric
light, related equipment circuitry; illumination design procedures.
Prerequisite: 0404341 Building Illumination and Acoustics
0404444 Building Electrical System Design 3-0:3

Design of electrical systems for commercial and industrial facilities emphasizing
design practice and integration with codes and standards.
Prerequisite: 0404341 Building Illumination and Acoustics
0404445 Building HVAC System Design 3-0:3

Design of several different systems for a course project building; control
strategy; economic comparison using lifecycle cost techniques. Prerequisite:
0404441 Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning
0404446 Mechanical Systems 3-0:3

Design detail, and evaluation of cold and hot water supply systems within
buildings and neighborhoods, cold and hot water cisterns, sanitary systems:
drainage above and below ground, sewage disposal, storm water systems. HVAC
systems: boiler and firing equipment, hot water heating systems components and
piping, air distribution systems and components, vertical circulation systems,
firefighting systems, landscape mechanical systems: fountain designs and
irrigation systems.
0404447 Environmental and Climatic Design 3-0:3

The sun, the earth, and time and their effect on architecture. Sun Angles and ray
projection, and building orientation in different climatic conditions. Solar energy
and examples on solar architecture.
0404455 Landscape Design 2-3:3

Factors influencing site development and site analysis; site planning with in-
depth analysis leading to site development as an integral part of the Landscape
Design process. Designing of outdoor spaces in conjunction with built or open
spaces and the planning, design, and management of land.
Prerequisite: 0404451 Urban Planning
0404465 Contemporary Architecture 3-0:3

This course investigates the evolution of architecture since the industrial
revolution. It covers architectural movements and schools, as well as pioneering
architects and their influences on architecture. The course addresses political,
socio-economic, cultural, and technological transformations that affected
architecture in the 19th and 20th centuries, and also touches upon architectural
transformations as they relate to global
influences in the early 21st century.
0404467 Local and Regional Architecture 3-0:3

Study of formative influences, climate, sociology, economics, technology and
materials and how people of the region use them to create new solutions in
various contexts: identification of local and regional characteristics and change
to recognize common factors and variables in the development of architectural
language. Special focus on the contemporary contributions with their influence
on current theories towards creating local and regional
architectural theories.
0404303 Building Information Modeling “BIM” 2-3:3

This course deals with the rapidly growing technology of Building Information
Modeling (BIM). It covers the basic principles (fundamental concepts) of BIM
such as: Concept, evolution, implementation, standards,
collaboration/communication, documentation, visualization, coordination,
simulation.
Prerequisite: 0401 301 Computer-Aided Architecture Design
0404487 Solar Energy in Buildings 3-0:3

The course introduces students to the applications of solar energy in buildings
as an alternative source of energy for modern buildings. The course aims to
enhance the students understanding of the principles of solar energy
collection, conversion, storage and distribution. Solar water heating, space
heating and cooling applications, components and systems in addition to the
concepts passive solar strategies and sustainable architecture are also
highlighted in this course.
0404480 Special Topics in Architectural Engineering 3-0:3

The course covers a special topic in architectural engineering. Content varies
according to topic.
0404482 Special Topics in Architectural Design 3-0:3

This course covers a special topic in the field of architectural design. Content
varies according to topic.
0404483 Special Topics in Construction 3-0:3

This course covers a special topic in the field of construction. Content varies
according to topic.
0404484 Special Topics in Environmental Control 3-0:3

This course covers a special topic in the field of environmental control.
Content varies according to topic.
Department of Industrial Engineering & Engineering

Management (IEEM)
Personnel
Chairperson Ali Cheaitou
Professors Gordian Udi Ojiako
Associate Professors Dorid Dalalah, Fikri T. Dweiri,

Mohammad Shamsuzzaman, Imad
Alsyouf, Salaheddine Bendak, Hamdi
Bashir
Assistant Professors Ali Cheaitou, In-Ju Kim, Salah

Haridy, Hamad Rashid
Lecturer Sharafuddin A. Khan, Mohamed Khasawneh
Vision
The Department of Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management (IEEM)
aspires to be a regional leader in industrial engineering and engineering
management education and research and in providing community service.
Mission
The mission of the Department of Industrial Engineering and Engineering
Management is to:
• Offer internationally recognized programs that equip graduates with strong
problem solving ability in the design, analysis, implementation, and
improvement of integrated systems of people, materials, information,
facilities, and technology in both manufacturing and service sectors.
• Provide faculty with a suitable environment to conduct research.
• Cooperate with local, regional and international organizations and
industries for the advancement of Industrial engineering and engineering
management profession.
Objectives
The BSc Program in Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management (IEEM)
has the following program educational objectives (PEO’s):
1) Graduates are expected to use modern tools and acquired skills to provide
creative and effective solutions to problems related to industrial
engineering and engineering management in a variety of industries.
2) Graduates are expected to pursue life-long learning and professional
development through participation in continuing education and/or
graduate studies.
3) Graduates are expected to assume leadership roles in diverse positions and
act ethically.
4) Graduates are expected to possess good interpersonal communication
skills and to work effectively in a team environment.
Student Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the BSc program in IEEM, graduates will have:
a) An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.

b) An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and
interpret data.
c) An ability to design and improve integrated systems of people, materials,
information, facilities, and technology.
d) An ability to function as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
e) An ability to identify, formulate, and solve Industrial Engineering &
Engineering Management problems.
f) An understanding to professional and ethical responsibility of engineering
needs.
g) An ability to communicate effectively.
h) An understanding of the impact of engineering solutions in a global and
societal context.
i) An ability to engage in life-long learning.
j) Knowledge of contemporary issues in Industrial Engineering & Engineering
Management.
k) An ability to use the techniques, skills and modern tools of Industrial
Engineering & Engineering Management.
Graduates from the Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management
program will be prepared to pursue careers in many fields as logistics and supply
chain management, quality management, industrial safety, project
management, maintenance management, facilities planning, industrial

automation, production planning and control, and operations management. The
employment opportunities are in many industries including manufacturing
industry, service industry (e.g., airports, airlines companies, logistics companies,
hospitals, etc. ) and oil and gas industry.
Program Overview
This program structure is applied on new students enrolled in the academic year
2016/2017 onwards. Previous students should follow the older study plan. The
program has an option for students to choose a Co-op that will enhance and
complement their technical preparations as well as better prepare them for
practice in the UAE market. To obtain a Bachelor of Science degree in IEEM, the
student must complete a total of 134 credit hours. These hours span University
requirements (UR), College requirements (CR) and Program requirements (PR).
The allocation of the credit hours is shown in the following table:
B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management
UR CR PR Total
Total 24 26 84 134


IEEM core courses are listed in the table below.
0405103 Introduction to Industrial 1 None

Engineering and Engineering
Management
0405102 Engineering Graphics * 1 None
0405202 Manufacturing Processes * 3 0405102, 0405103,

1420101 for IEEM
students or 0406302
for ME students
0405221 Engineering Probability and 3 1440133

Statistics
0301150 Introduction to Economics (E) 3 None
1430118 Physics (2) Lab * 1 Pre/Co 1430117
0402207 Applied Electronic Circuits * 3 1430117
0405262 Database Management and 3 1411113

Industrial Information Systems *
0405312 Operations Research I 3 1440211, 1440261
0405322 Engineering Statistics 3 0405221
0405323 Quality Control and Improvement 3 0405322
0405325 Stochastic Simulation * 4 0405312, 0405322

0405341 Ergonomics and Work and 4 0405221; Pre/Co

Process Improvement *
0405202
0405361 Management for Engineers 3 0301150, 0301215,

0302160
0405431 Production and Inventory Systems 3 0405221, 0405312
0405432 Facilities Planning 3 0405341
0405433 Supply Chain Management 3 0405431
0405436 Industrial Automation * 3 0402207,0405202
0405442 Safety for Engineers 3 0405341
0301215 Accounting for Engineers 3 None
0405464 Project Management 3 0302160, 0405361
0405490 Practical Training 0 Completion of at least

90 Credit Hours
0405491 Senior Design Project I ** 1 Pre/Co 0202207, 4th

Year Standing
0405492 Senior Design Project II ** 3 0405491 or 0405497
0405497 Co-op in Industry I *** 1 0202207, 4th Year

Standing
0405498 Co-op in Industry *** 3 0405497
Total mandatory Program Requirements 72 credit-hours
Department Elective 2 3 Depending on

Department Elective 3 3 Selected Courses
Total Program Requirements 84 credit-hours
* Course includes practical laboratory session

** Course not required for Co-op option
*** Course not required for Senior Design Project option
B. Elective Courses
As part of the program for the Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering and
Engineering Management, the student is required to study 12 credit hours of
department elective courses. Students should select with the help of their
academic advisor from the department elective courses what best meet their
needs and aspirations. The following two areas are available for the students
where students need to take two courses from each area:
Industrial Engineering Area. Students need to select two of the following

elective courses:
• Human Factors and Ergonomics

• Quality Engineering Principles and Analysis
• Lean Production Systems
• Maintenance Planning and Control
• Operations Research II
• Reliability Engineering
• Special Topics In Industrial Engineering
Industrial Engineering Area
Course # Title Cr-Hrs Prerequisites
0405425 Quality Engineering Principles 3 0405323

and Analysis
0405434 Maintenance Planning and 3 4th Year Standing

Control
0405438 Lean Production Systems 3 0405431
0405441 Human Factors and Ergonomics 3 0405341
0405414 Operations Research II 3 0405221, 0405312

0408460 Reliability Engineering 3 0402241 for ME

students or 0405322 for
IEEM students
0405482 Special Topics in Industrial 3 Instructor’s consent

Engineering
Engineering Management and Business Area. Students need to select two of

the following elective courses:
• Principles of Marketing
• Human Resources Management
• Organization Behavior
• Innovation Management
• Strategic Management
• Special Topics in Engineering Management
Business and Management
Course Title Cr-Hrs Prerequisites
0302360 Human Resource Management 3 0302160
0302467 Strategic Management 3 4th Year Standing
0405462 Innovation Management 3 0405361
0405485 Special Topics in Engineering 3 Instructor’s

Management consent
C. Co-op Program Option

Students have an option to take Co-op training in industry. In this option,
students must complete a 4 credits Co-op project over two semesters: Co-op in
Industry I (1 credit) and Co-op in Industry II (3 credits). In Co-op in Industry II, the
students will spend one semester in a carefully selected organization where they
receive practical training and engagement in meaningful projects applying their

knowledge to solve real-world problems. Co-op students are required to submit
a final report on the project(s) they participated in during their co-op practice
including a major capstone design project.
D. Senior Design Project Option

Students participating in Senior Design Project option must complete a 4 credits
Senior Design project over two semesters: Senior Design Project I (1 credit) and
Senior Design Project II (3 credits).
IEEM Study Plan Effective 2016-17 (134 Credits)
0202112 English for Academic Purposes 3 500 TOEFL or 5 IELTS
1420101 General Chemistry 3
1420102 General Chemistry 1 Lab 1 Pre/Co: 1420101
1430115 Physics 1 3 Pl. Test or 1430106;

Pre/Co 14430133
1430116 Physics 1 Lab 1 Pre/Co: 1430115
1440133 Calculus 1 for Engineers 3 Placement Test or

1440098

0301150 Introduction to Economics (E) 3
0405103 Intro. to Ind. Eng. & Eng. Man. 1
1430117 Physics 2 3 1430115; 1430116
1430118 Physics 2 Lab 1 Pre/Co 1430117
1440161 Calculus 2 for Engineers 3 1440133
0301215 Accounting for Engineers 3
0405221 Eng. Probability and Statistics 3 1440133
0405102 Engineering Graphics 1

0405202 Manufacturing Processes 3 0405102,
0405103,
1420101 for
IEEM; 0406302
for ME st.
0405262 Database Management and 3 1411113
Industrial Information Systems
0402207 Applied Electronic Circuits 3 1430117
0405312 Operations Research I 3 1440211; 1440261
0405322 Engineering Statistics 3 0405221
0405341 Ergonomics and Work and Process 4 0405221;

Improvement
Pre/Co 0405202
0405361 Management for Engineers 3 0301150, 0301215,

0302160
0405323 Quality Control and Improvement 3 0405322
0405325 Stochastic Simulation 4 0405322, 0405312
0405431 Production and Inventory Systems 3 0405221, 0405312
0405490 Practical Training for 6-8 weeks 0 Completion of at least

90 credit hours
Option I: Co-op in Industry

Year 4, Semester 7, Co-op Option I (15 Credits)
0405436 Industrial Automation 3 0402207; 0405202
0202207; senior
0405497 Co-op in Industry I 1
standing
Course Title CrHrs Pre/Co-requisites
0405498 Co-op in Industry 3 0405997 and

Department Approval
Option II: Senior Design Project

Year 4, Semester 7, Senior Project Option II (16 Credits)
0405436 Industrial Automation 3 0402207; 0405202
0405491 Senior Design Project I 1 Pre/Co 0202207;

Senior Standing
Year 4, Semester 8, Senior Project Option II (18 Credits)
0405492 Senior Design Project II 3 0405491 or 0405497
Course Coding
Courses offered in the IEEM program are designated code numbers of the form
(0405ABC) where:
A Year (level)
0: General 5: Information Systems
1: Operations Research 6: Engineering Management
2: Statistics 8: Special Topics
3: Production Systems 9: Projects and Seminars
4: Human Factors
Course Description
Mandatory Courses
Descriptions of the Mandatory core courses are given below.
0405103 Introduction to Industrial Engineering and 1-0:1

Engineering Management
An introduction to and overview of the profession, including career
planning, professionalism and communication, ethics, teamwork, industrial
speakers, engineering design process and selected topics in industrial
engineering and engineering management. Prerequisite: None.
0405102 Engineering Graphics 0-3:1
Engineering graphics for product design and manufacturing. Orthographic

projection, pictorial views, dimensioning and four fundamental views of
descriptive geometry. Use of AUTOCAD for engineering drawings.
0405202 Manufacturing Processes 2-3:3
Introduction and classification of engineering materials and their properties.

Traditional manufacturing processing of materials (ferrous and non-ferrous)
including metal cutting, casting, rolling, forging, and drawing. Modern
manufacturing processes and related topics including ceramics, composites,
powder metallurgy, property enhancing and surface processing operations,

and rapid prototyping. The course includes lab and visits to different
manufacturing facilities. Prerequisite: 0405102, 0405103 and 1420101 for
IEEM students; or 0406302 for ME students.
0405221 Engineering Probability and Statistics 3-0:3
Descriptive statistics and sampling, sample space and events, axioms of

probability, conditional probability, statistical independence, Bayes theorem,
discrete probability distributions (uniform, binomial, geometric, Poisson),
continuous probability distributions (normal, exponential, gamma and
Weibull), joint probability distribution, point estimation, central limit
theorem, interval estimation, use of statistical software. Prerequisite:
1440133.
This course introduces basic programming techniques to non-major students.

Subjects include: computer science fields, general introduction on computers
and numbering systems, software development process, programming
languages, selection structures, repetition structures, functions and
procedures, structured and user-defined data types, text files, arrays, and
dynamic memory allocation. Prerequisite: None
1430118 Physics II Lab 0-3:1
12 experiments in electricity and magnetism, covering the topics mentioned

in Physics 2 course. Prerequisite: Pre/Co 1430117 Physics 2.
1440211 Linear Algebra 3-0:3
Systems of linear equations; Gaussian and Gauss-Jordan elimination

processes; Matrix algebra; Determinants; Cramer’s rule; Vector spaces;
Subspaces; Basis and dimension; Rank; Change of basis; Characteristic
polynomial; Eigenvalues and eigenvectors of square matrices;
Diagonalization; Inner product spaces; Orthogonal projections; Gram-Schmidt

process; Computer applications. Prerequisite: 1440133.
0301150 Introduction to Economics 3-0:3
This course covers topics from both microeconomics and macroeconomics.

From microeconomics, it covers topics such as: economic problem, supply and
demand, price elasticity of supply and demand, consumer behavior,
production and costs, perfect competition, monopoly. On the other hand,
topics from macroeconomics include; national income accounts, national
income determination, money and banking, inflation, monetary and fiscal
policies, international trade. This course will be offered in both Arabic and
English. Prerequisite: None.
0302160 Principles of Management 3-0:3
This course presents the current management practices as they apply in the
modern business world. The course discusses the four cornerstones of the
management function: planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. It
addresses the function of management from classical, behavioral,
contingency and system perspectives. Prerequisite: None.
0301215 Accounting for Engineers 3-0:3
This course aims at providing an overview of the nature and principles of

financial and management accounting. The course will provide students with
a grounding in the principles of accounting, an understanding of the
terminology and an appreciation of the practical application of accountancy.
Prerequisite: None.
0402207 Applied Electronic Circuits 2-3:3
Basic DC Circuits, General DC circuit analysis, Transient Circuits, Basic AC

Circuits, Diodes and their applications, Transistors, Operational Amplifiers,
Basic Combinational Circuits, Decoders, Adders and Multiplexers,
Transformers. Prerequisites: 1430117 and 1430261.
0405262 Database Management and Industrial 2-3:3

Information Systems
Part 1: Database management systems: Concepts and methods for the

design. Functions and characteristics of the leading database management
systems. Query languages such as SQL, and application development tools.
Part 2: Industrial Information Systems: Development of creative solutions to

open-ended business and manufacturing problems using systems analysis
and design tools such as systems development life cycle, feasibility study,
cost-benefit analysis, structured analysis and design. Students will acquire
the skills necessary to analyze, develop, implement, and document real-life
information systems. Students must be able to complete a project by the end
of the term. Prerequisite: 1411113.
0405312 Operations Research I 3-3:4
An introduction to deterministic models in operations research with special

emphasis on linear programming, the simplex algorithm, and their
engineering applications. Brief introduction to integer programming and
network flow models. This course has a tutorial component in which some
software packages are shown. Prerequisites: 1440211 and 1440261.
0405322 Engineering Statistics 3-0:3
Statistical test of hypotheses, simple linear regression and correlation,

multiple linear regression, analysis of variance, planning and design of
experiments, design and analysis of single factor experiment, design and
analysis of experiments with several factors. Case studies. Prerequisite:
0405221.
0405323 Quality Control and Improvement 3-0:3
Quality control and process improvement, cost of quality and the effects of
quality on productivity; concepts of variation; statistical process control (SPC
tools); control charts for variables and attributes and their applications in
process control; process capability studies; acceptance sampling; quality
audits; case studies from manufacturing and service sectors. Prerequisite:

0405222.
0405325 Stochastic Simulation 3-3:4
Introduction to discrete event simulation and queuing theory, manual and

computarised simulation of single server queue, systems simulation structure,
conceptual models; system simulation languages, model verification and
validation, design of experiments for simulation runs, output analysis;
applications to industrial situations. The course contains a team simulation
project and a simulation lab. Prerequisites: 0405312 and 0405322.
0405341 Ergonomics and Work and Process Improvement 3-3:4
Introduction to anthropometric measurements. Human capacity in terms of

workload. Principles of design of workstations and work environment. Work
system design. Human-machine systems, motion study, time study.
Laboratory sessions and projects in ergonomics, work system design and time
study. Prerequisite: 0405221. Pre/Co 0405202.
0405361 Management for Engineers 3-0:3
This course builds on the fundamentals that were learned in principles of

management. It covers key engineering management topics and practices
including introduction to engineering management and its historical
development, planning and forecasting of production and resources, decision
making, leadership traits, leadership styles and challenges, managing human
resources, product and service development process, managing marketing
and sales functions, professional responsibility, ethics, and legal issues.
Prerequisites: 0301150, 0301215, 0302160.
0405431 Production and Inventory Systems 3-0:3
Analysis of production and inventory systems, deterministic and stochastic

inventory models for single and multi-item systems, aggregate production
planning, material requirement planning, forecasting, scheduling, and

sequencing. Prerequisite: 0405221.
0405432 Facilities Planning 3-0:3
Principles and requirements for analyzing and designing facilities layout,

models for layout planning, computerized layout planning, warehouse
design, material handling equipment, facility location models. Prerequisite:
0405341.
0405433 Supply Chain Management 3-0:3
This course adopts a modelling approach to supply chains that is designed to

study trade-offs between system costs and customer service. Topics covered
include supply chain design, multi-location inventory-distribution models,
bullwhip effect, delayed differentiation, supply chain integration. E-
commerce and the role of information technology in supporting supply chain
operations. Prerequisite: 0405431.
0405436 Industrial Automation 3-3:4
This course presents modern automation tools in industry. It focuses on the

following issues: Manufacturing Models and Metrics, Industrial Control
Systems, Hardware Components for Automation and Process Control,
Numerical Control, Industrial Robotics, Programmable Logic Controllers,
Automatic Identification and Data Capture, Automated Production Lines.
Prerequisite: 0402207 and 0405202.
0405442 Safety for Engineers 3-0:3
Introduction to safety engineering. Types of occupational hazards. Safety

management systems. Risk management and control. Establishing safety
culture at work. Air quality, industrial pollutants and pollution prevention.
Professional and ethical responsibilities of engineers. Safety engineering
practices. Prerequisite: 0405341.
0405464 Project Management 3-0:3
Factors for project initiation, project planning (cost estimation , scheduling,

risk management), project control, project quality management, PMI
standards, practice using software packages. Prerequisite: 0302160 Principles
of Management, 3rd Year Standing.
0405490 Practical Training 0-0:0
A minimum of 240 hours within six to eight weeks of field practical training.
The purpose of this training is to introduce students, first hand, to local and
regional practices in the field of industrial engineering and engineering
management. Furthermore, it exposes students to possible career
opportunities. Upon completion, students are required to submit a technical
report to the training supervisor. Prerequisite: Completion of at least 90
credit hours.
A capstone design experience to enhance students' capability for solving real-

life industrial engineering and engineering management problems and
improve their teamwork and communication skills. Each group of students,
under the supervision of one or two faculty members, are required to handle
a problem connecting several subjects together and using some of the
techniques students have learnt in undergraduate studies in order to increase
their ability of dealing with problem solving in the profession. The team is
required to prepare proposals, manage data acquisition, carry out feasibility
studies and evaluate alternatives in preparation for Senior Design Project II.
Teams are also required to submit a report and give a presentation at the end
of the semester. Prerequisites: Senior Standing; Pre/Co 0202207.
In continuation of Senior Design Project I, each team works towards

completion of their capstone design project. Each student in the team is
expected to handle a specific task of the project and coordinate his/her work
with the rest of the group in a team spirit. The team is required to submit their
final report and give a presentation as well as a poster on their project at the
end of the semester. Prerequisites: 0405491 or 0405497.
0405497 Co-op in Industry I 1-0:1
The students are expected to select an organisation for conducting the co-op
training, explore the organisation and identify an engineering problem area,
conduct relevant literature review, define the engineering problem clearly,
state the purpose, relevance and limitations or constraints, and define the co-
op project objectives, discuss the methodological approach (procedures) that
will be used to meet the stated objectives, develop a project plan and
understand professional and ethical responsibility, write a project proposal
and defend it orally. If the students pass the course, they will be permitted to
pursue co-op in industry II, or take SDPII. Prerequisites: Senior standing &
0202207 Technical Writing.
0405498 Co-op in Industry II 3-0:3
This course enables students to apply acquired academic knowledge and skills
in the work environment. Students will set realistic, measurable and
achievable job objectives. Students will demonstrate the connection between
classroom and practical experience through the completion of the job
objectives in a way that reflects knowledge and skills acquired in the
classroom as well as in the workplace. Students should gain and develop
employability skills and understand professional and ethical responsibility.
Students should develop their ability to formulate an industrial engineering
problem, analyze it and suggest and evaluate solutions. Students also will
prepare a scientific report and present it orally and through a poster.
Prerequisite: 0405497 Co-op in Industry I and Department Approval.
Elective Courses
Descriptions of the technical elective courses are given below.
0405425 Quality Engineering Principles and Analysis 3-0:3

Introduction to principles and philosophies of total quality management,

advance methods for process control, six sigma approach to quality, design
of experiments and Taguchi approach to quality and parameter optimization.
Prerequisite: 0405323 - Quality Control and Improvement.
0405414 Operations Research II 3-0:3
An introduction to stochastic models in operations research with special

emphasis on Poisson processes, discrete-time Markov chains, Markovian
decision processes, birth-death processes, elementary queuing models,
deterministic dynamic programming. Prerequisite: 0405221 and 0405312.
0405434 Maintenance Planning and Control 3-0:3
Basic maintenance concepts, relevant maintenance approaches such as

preventive maintenance, predictive condition-monitoring techniques and
other relevant practices. Improving systems' performance through
implementing proper maintenance practices, identifying KPI's, collecting
data, assessing performance, analyzing results and suggesting improvement
solutions. Reading relevant case studies and conducting an industry-based
project. Prerequisites: 0405202; and 0405322 or 0402241.
0405460 Reliability Engineering 3-0:3
The course introduces the basic reliability concepts and tools. It enables the
students to apply the reliability theory at different phases of asset's life cycle:
at the acquisition phase model and predict equipment reliability and make
cost effective decision; at the utilization phase understand how maintenance
can improve the availability and how to reduce downtime through proper
design of dependability (reliability, maintainability and supportability) of
mechanical systems. Prerequisite: 0402241 or 0405322.
0405438 Lean Production Systems 3-0:3
History of manufacturing. Principles, design, and analysis of lean

manufacturing systems. Small lot production, setup-time reduction,
continuous improvement. Principles and control of push and pull
manufacturing systems. Production planning and operations scheduling.

0405441 Human Factors and Ergonomics 3-0:3
Human factors and ergonomics in design, consideration of human

characteristics in the requirements for design of systems, organizations,
facilities and products- to enable human-centered design which considers
human abilities, limitations and acceptance. Prerequisite: 0405341.
0405462 Innovation Management 3-0:3
This course focuses on the main issues in innovation management with an

emphasis on product innovation. It covers the conceptual phases of
innovation from an interdisciplinary standpoint (marketing, management and
engineering). Topics include basic terms related to innovation, innovation
models, factors influencing innovation, managing innovation within
organizations, managing intellectual property, strategic alliance and
networks, product and brand strategy, new product development, market
research, managing the new development process, team work projects, and
case studies. Prerequisite: 0405361.
0405482 Special Topics in Industrial Engineering 3-0:3
Investigations in selected areas of industrial engineering. Prerequisite:

Consent of the Instructor.
0405485 Special Topics in Engineering Management 3-0:3
Investigations in selected areas of engineering management. Prerequisite:

Consent of the Instructor.
0302170 Principles of Marketing 3-0:3
This course presents an overview of the nature and scope of the marketing
function and the environment affecting marketing managers. Topics covered
include: The marketing environment, social responsibility and marketing

ethics, consumer buying behavior, market segmentation, and marketing mix
strategies.
Prerequisite: None
0302260 Organizational Behavior 3-0:3
This course seeks to familiarize students with the basic principles of individual
and group behavior and their applications within organizations. Topics
covered include job design, perceptions, learning, communication, decision-
making, motivation, group dynamics, conflict management, power and
politics, leadership, organizational change and effectiveness. Prerequisite:
0302160 - Principles of Management.
0302360 Human Resources Management 3-0:3
This course deals with the role and functions of human resources
management. It helps students appreciate the necessity for sound human
resources management in a competitive environment. It covers topics such as
job analysis, recruitment, selection, performance appraisal and pay and
reward systems. These are addressed from both theoretical and practical
perspectives. Prerequisite: 0302160 - Principles of Management.
0302467 Strategic Management 3-0:3
Strategic Management is a capstone course designed to expose students to a

strategic perspective on issues that concern the firm as a whole. The course
draws on and integrates concepts from the functional areas (i.e. marketing,
finance, accounting, management, management information systems, and
operations) in the analysis and resolution of complex business situations. It
allows moving from a functional perspective to a strategic one. Beyond
internal integration, Strategic Management concerns the processes by which
firms choose, maintain or redirect their strategic positions within ever-
changing external environments. Prerequisite: Senior Standing.

The IEEM offers the three courses described below to mechanical engineering
students.

powder metallurgy, property enhancing and surface processing operations,
and rapid prototyping. The course includes lab and visits to different
manufacturing facilities. Prerequisite: 0405102, 0405103 and 1420101 for
IEEM students; or 0406302 for ME students.
process control; process capability studies; acceptance sampling; quality
audits; case studies from manufacturing and service sectors. Prerequisites:
0402241 or 0405322.

preventive maintenance, predictive condition-monitoring techniques and
other relevant practices. Improving systems' performance through
implementing proper maintenance practices, identifying KPI's, collecting
data, assessing performance, analyzing results and suggesting improvement
solutions. Reading relevant case studies and conducting an industry-based
project. Prerequisite: 0405202; and 0405322 or 0402241
Department of Sustainable & Renewable Energy

Engineering (SREE) Program
Personnel
Chairperson Prof. Abdul Ghani Olabi
Associate Professors Abdul Hai Al-Alami, Chaouki Ghennai, Mohammed Ali

Abdel-Kareem, Mamdouh El Haj Assad, Bashria
Yousef.
Assistant Professors Shek Md Atiqure Rahman, Tareq Samir Zaki Salameh,

Anis Allagui, Ahmed Amine Hachicha, Di Zhang, Abrar
Inayat, Muhammad Radwan Tawalbeh, Zafar Said.
Vision
Lead the regional capacity building effort in the field of Sustainable and
Renewable Energy through innovative education and research.
Mission
Deliver education to produce high quality solution-oriented engineers in the
various fields of sustainable and renewable energy, to engage in energy research
and development of national and regional relevance, and to provide expert
consultancy on energy issues.
Objectives
The objectives of the BSc in SREE program are to enable its graduates to:
1) Pursue advanced education, research and development, and other creative
and innovative efforts in science, engineering, and technology.
2) Apply their engineering knowledge, critical thinking and problem solving
skills in professional Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering
Practice.
3) Participate as leaders in addressing the social, economic and environmental
issues involved in sustainable and renewable energy technologies.
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the BS program in SREE, graduates will have:
a) The ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering

b) The ability to design and conduct experiments, to analyze and interpret
data
c) The ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs
d) The ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams
e) The ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
solutions in a global and societal context
j) A knowledge of contemporary issues
k) The ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools
necessary for engineering practice
The Bachelor of Science in Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering
prepares graduates to seek challenging careers in design, testing, development,
manufacturing and operation of sustainable and renewable energy systems, as
well as in broader engineering settings. They can also find career opportunities
with manufactures of renewable energy materials and equipment, and emerging
service industries specialized in energy efficiency.
Program Overview
To obtain a Bachelor of Science degree in SREE, the student must complete a
total of 133 credit hours. These hours span University requirements (UR), College
requirements (CR) and Program requirements (PR). The allocation of the credit
hours is shown in the following table:
BS in Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering
UR CR PR Total
Elective Courses 9 - 12 21
Total 24 26 83 133


the introductory pages of the College of Engineering section in this bulletin.

Program requirements are categorized into two categories, core requirements
(compulsory) and technical electives where a student chooses from a list of
available courses.
A. Core requirements
The BSc in SREE requires the student to complete 71 credit hours of compulsory
core courses as listed in the table below.
Course # Course Title Cr Hrs Prerequisites
1430118 Physics 2 Lab 1 1430116;
Pre /Co 1430117
1440262 Math of Engineers 3 1440161
0402202 Circuit Analysis I 3 Pre/Co: 1430117

and 1440261
0402216 Electric Power Engineering 3 0402202
0402217 Electric Power Engineering Lab 1 Pre/Co 0402216
0402241 Random Signal Theory 3 Pre/Co 0402202

0402255 Applied Electronics For SREE 3 0402202
0402256 Applied Electronics For SREE Lab 1 Pre/Co 0402255
0402340 Engineering Computation and Linear 3 1411116; 1440261

Algebra
0402348 Signals and Control Systems 3 0402202; 1440262
0403300 Professional, Social, and Ethical 1 Junior Standing

Issues in Engineering
0406100 Introduction to Energy Science and 3 Pre/Co 1430117

Technology
0406101 Statics and Dynamics 3 1440133; 1430115
0406200 Thermodynamics 3 0406100
0406202 Fluid Mechanics Lab 1 Pre/Co 0406201
0406300 Heat Transfer 3 0406200; 0406201
0406301 Heat Transfer Lab 1 Pre/Co 0406300
0406302 Engineering Materials 3 0406101; 1420101
0406320 Solar PV Systems 3 0402255; 0406100
0406321 Solar PV Systems Lab 1 Pre/Co 0406320
0406330 Wind Energy Systems 3 0406201; 0406210;
0402241
0406331 Wind Energy Systems Lab 1 Pre/Co 0406330
0406420 Solar Thermal Energy Systems 3 0406300
0406450 Design for Energy Efficiency 3 0406300
0406451 Energy Storage 3 0406450
0406452 Energy Storage and Efficiency Lab 1 Pre/Co: 0406451

0406490 Practical Training 0 90 Credit Hours
B. Technical Electives
Students in the Bachelor of Science in Sustainable and Renewable Energy
Engineering are required to study 12 credit hours of technical elective courses.
Students should select with the help of their academic advisor from the technical
elective courses what best meet their needs and aspirations. The following is a
listing of the technical electives available for SREE students:
Course # Title Cr Hrs Prerequisites
0406360 Economics of Energy Systems 3 0406100
0406361 Engineering Management 3 Junior Standing
0406410 Electronic Materials and Devices 3 0402255
0406421 Advanced Solar Cells and Systems 3 0406302; 0406320
0406422 PV Technology and Manufacturing 3 0406320
0406423 PV in the Built Environment 3 0406320
0406424 Passive Solar Buildings 3 0406320
0406431 Design of Wind Turbines 3 0406330
0406432 Advanced Fluid Mechanics 3 0406201
0406433 Special Machine for Wind Turbines 3 0406330
0406440 Biomass Energy Systems 3 0406200
0406461 Special Topics in Solar Energy 3 Senior Standing
0406462 Special Topics in Wind Energy 3 Senior Standing
0406463 Fuel Cells 3 0406200, 0406302
0406464 Special Topics in Bio-Energy 3 Senior Standing
0406465 Hydroelectric Energy Systems 3 0406201
0406466 Geothermal Energy Systems 3 0406300
0406468 Special Topics in Energy Systems 3 Senior Standing
0402320 Field Analysis 3 1430117;
Pre/Co 1440262
0402411 Electric Power Distribution Systems 3 0402310
0402419 Power Electronics for SREE 3 0402255

0402430 Instrumentation and Measurement 3 0402353
0402434 Digital Control Systems 3 0402330
0402436 Applied Control Engineering 3 0402330
0402459 Optoelectronics for SREE 3 0402353
0403435 Microcontroller Based Systems 3 0402255
Study Plan
The Bachelor of Science program in Sustainable and Renewable Energy
Engineering encompasses 133 credit hours that can normally be completed in
four years spread over 8 semesters plus a summer training period. The following
1430115 Physics 1 3 Pre/Co 1440133
1430116 Physics 1 Lab 1 Pre/Co 1430115
1420102 General Chemistry (1) Lab 1 Pre/Co 1420101
1440133 Calculus I for Engineers 3
17
1430117 Physics 2 3 1430115; 1440133
1430116;
1430118 Physics 2 Lab 1
Pre/Co 1430117
Introduction to Energy Science Pre/Co 1430117

0406100 3
and Technology
17
Course # Tile Cr Hrs Prerequisites
Pre/Co: 1430117 and

0402202 Circuit Analysis I 3
1440261
0402241 Random Signal Theory 3 Pre/Co 0402202
0406202 Fluid Mechanics Lab 1 Pre/Co 0406201
16
1440262 Mathematics for Engineers 3 1440161
0406300 Heat Transfer 3 0406200; 0406201
0402255 Applied Electronics for SREE 3 0402202
0402256 Applied Electronics Lab for SREE 1 Pre/Co 0402255
17
0402216 Electrical Power Engineering 3 0402202
0402217 Electrical Power Engineering Lab 1 Pre/Co 0402216
0406320 Solar PV Systems 3 0402255; 0406100
0406321 Solar PV Systems Lab 1 Pre/Co 0406320
17
0406450 Design for Energy Efficiency 3 0406300
0403300 Professional, Societal, and Ethical 1 3rd Year Standing

0406330 Wind Energy Systems 3 0406201; 0406210;
0402241
0406331 Wind Energy Systems Lab 1 Pre/Co: 0406330
0302200 Found. Of Innovation & Entrep. 3 3rd Year Standing
17
0406490 Practical Training 0 90 Credit Hours

Course # Tile Cr Hrs Prerequisites
0406420 Solar Thermal Energy Systems 3 406300
0402340 Engineering Computation and 3 1411116; 1440261

Linear Algebra
0406451 Energy Storage 3 0406450
0406452 Energy Storage and Efficiency Lab 1 Pre/Co: 0406451
04064xx SREE Technical Elective (1) 3
17
15
Course Coding
The courses offered in the SREE program are designated code numbers in the
form of (0406ABC) where:
A Year (level)
0: General
2: Solar Energy
3: Wind Energy
4: Bio, Hydroelectric, and Geothermal Energies
5: Energy Management
6: Special Topics
9: Projects and Seminars

Course Description
Mandatory Courses

1411116 Programming 1 (3-2:4)
This course introduces basic programming techniques in a high level language
to CS students. Subjects include: computer science fields, general introduction
on computers and numbering systems, software development process, a high
level programming language, selection structures, repetition structures,
functions and procedures, structured and user-defined data types, text files,
arrays, and dynamic memory allocation.
Prerequisite: None.
1430118 Physics 2 Laboratory (0-3:1)

10 experiments in electricity and magnetism, covering topics in the Physics 2
course.
Prerequisite: 1430116 Physics 1 Lab and Pre/Co: 1430117 - Physics 2.
0402202 Circuit Analysis 1 (3-0:3)

Fundamentals of DC and AC circuit laws; mathematical models for circuit
elements; techniques for circuit analysis and for writing and solving circuit
equations; circuit theorems; introduction to Op-Amps; transient analysis of
first order circuits; phasor technique for steady-state sinusoidal response.
Prerequisite: Pre/Co 1440261 - Differential Equations for Engineers; Pre/Co
1430117 - Physics 2.
0402216 Electric Power Engineering (3-0:3)

An overview is provided of the fundamentals of energy conversion from
mechanical form to electrical power. Electrical motors and generators are
presented along with the basics of electrical circuits and power transmission
lines.
Prerequisite: 0402202 - Circuit Analysis I.
0402217 Electric Power Engineering Laboratory (0-3:1)

Operation of single phase ac circuits: measurement of current, voltage, power
factor, active power, reactive power and apparent power. Connection and
operation of 3-phase circuits. Power measurement in three phase circuits.
Measurements and calculation of transformer performance. Torque and
speed measurements in rotating electric machines. Operation and voltage
characteristics of DC and AC generators. Operation and characteristics of
induction motor.
Prerequisite: Pre/Co: 0402216 - Electric Power Engineering
0402241 Random Signal Theory (3-0:3)

The role of Statistics in Engineering; Probability Concepts; Discrete Random
Variables and Probability Distribution; Continuous Random Variables and
Probability Distributions; Joint Probability Distributions; Data Summary and
Presentation; Introduction to Parameter Estimation; Computation of
Confidence Intervals.
Prerequisite: Pre/Co 0402202 - Circuit Analysis I.
0402255 Applied Electronics for SREE (3-0:3)

Introduction to semiconductor materials and devices. Analysis of diodes and
applications. Analysis of transistor circuits (BJTs, MOSFETs). Amplifier circuits,
bandwidth considerations; Operational amplifiers applications. Introduction
to power electronics.
Prerequisite: 0402202 - Circuit Analysis I
0402256 Applied Electronics for SREE Lab (0-3:1)

Diode characteristics, BJT and MOS biasing circuits, Spice simulation,
frequency response, op amp applications, introduction to power electronics
lab.
Prerequisite: Pre/Co 0402255 - Applied Electronics for SREE.
0402340 Engineering Computation and Linear Algebra (3-0:3)

solutions, eigenvalues and eigenvectors decomposition of matrices.
Numerical solution of linear and nonlinear system of equations, eigenvalues
and eigenvectors, curve fitting, numerical differentiation and integration of
functions, numerical solution of ordinary differential equations, use of
MATLAB to solve complex engineering problems.
Prerequisite: 1411116 – Programming I; 1440261 - Differential Equations for
Engineers
0402348 Signals and Control Systems (3-0:3)

invariant systems, impulse response, frequency response and transfer func-
tion. Introduction to linear feedback control. Analysis and design of classical
control systems. Control system components and industrial process
automation.
Prerequisite: 0402202 - Circuit Analysis I, and 1440262 - Math for Engineers.
0403300 Professional, Societal and Ethical Issues in (1-0:1)

Engineering
relationship to ethics, with the objective of identifying and clarifying
obligations that might arise in technological research and its applications. The
course will survey a variety of moral theories, as well as engineering codes of
ethics. The case study method will be used: source will include the history of
science and technology, and reports from professional societies. Topics
covered include whistle blowing, environmental, safety, and privacy issues.
Prerequisite: 3rd year standing
0406100 Introduction to Energy Science and Technology (3-0:3)

Introduction to energy. Survey of energy technologies including steam, hydro,
tidal, wave, fossil, geothermal, solar, wind, bio-fuels, and nuclear. Energy
sources and conservation of energy, energy efficiency, energy production and
uses, sources of energy for both conventional and renewable. Climate change
and the future of energy. Free hand sketching, isometric drawing and
orthographic projections. Introduction to 3D AutoCAD and Matlab.
Prerequisite: Pre/Co 1430117 - Physics 2.
0406101 Statics and Dynamics (3-0:3)

Force and moment vectors, resultants. Principles of statics and free-body
diagrams. Properties of areas, second moments. Internal forces in
beams. Laws of friction. Principles of particle dynamics. Mechanical systems

and rigid-body dynamics. Kinematics and dynamics of plane systems. Energy
and momentum of 2-D bodies and systems.
Prerequisites: 1430115 - Physics I and 1440131 Calculus I for Engineers.
0406200 Thermodynamics (3-0:3)

Basic concepts of thermodynamics: temperature, work, heat, internal energy
and enthalpy. First law of thermodynamics for closed and steady-flow open
systems. Thermodynamic properties of pure substances; changes of phase;
equation of state. Second law of thermodynamics: concept of entropy. Power
and refrigeration cycles.
Prerequisite: 0406100 - Introduction to Energy Science and Technology.
0406201 Fluid Mechanics (3-0:3)

Fluid properties; Units; Pressure and fluid statics: pressure distribution in fluid
at rest, hydrostatic forces on plane and curved surfaces, buoyancy and
stability, Fluids in rigid body motion; Fluid Kinematics, dynamics of fluid
motion: concepts of streamline, control volume, steady and one-dimensional
flows; continuity, Euler, Bernoulli, steady flow energy, linear and angular
momentum equations; flow in pipes and losses.
Prerequisite: 0406101 - Statics and Dynamics.
0406202 Fluid Mechanics Lab (0-3:1)

Introduction to basic fluid mechanics instrumentation; experimental
verification and reinforcement of analytical concepts introduced in course
0406201.
Prerequisite: Pre/Co 0406201 - Fluid Mechanics.
0406300 Heat Transfer (3-0:3)
Mechanisms of heat transfer: conduction, convection and radiation. Steady

heat conduction, insulation, cooling. Transient heat conduction. Forced
convection; natural convection. Heat exchangers. Applications to energy
systems.
Prerequisite: 0406200 - Thermodynamics and 0406201 – Fluid Mechanics
0406301 Heat Transfer Lab (0-3:1)

Experiments on measurement techniques heat transfer principles of linear
and radial conduction; unsteady state heat conduction; natural and forced
convection; parallel and counter flow exchangers; thermal radiation;

temperature measurement.
Prerequisite: 0406300 - Heat Transfer.
0406302 Engineering Materials (3-0:3)

The course covers atomic bonding, crystal structure and defect structure, and
their relationship with material properties. It also includes phase diagrams and
alloys, mechanical properties, material failure, corrosion, and introduction to the
structures of polymers and ceramics.
Prerequisite: 1420101 – General Chemistry 1 and 0406101 - Statics and

Dynamics.

Properties of sunlight and solar irradiation; Overview of semiconductors
physics and PN junctions; The operation principle, materials, design and
efficiency limits of PV solar cells. The design and degradation mechanisms of
solar PV modules and panels. Examination of the different types of solar PV
systems and their components. The design and installation of solar PV systems
with examples.
Prerequisite: 0402255 Applied Electronics for SREE; 0406100 Introduction to

Energy Sciences and Technology.
0406321 Solar PV Systems Lab (0-3:1)

Prerequisite: Pre/Co 0406320 - Solar PV Systems

0406330 Wind Energy Systems (3-0:3)

Material in this course will cover the principles of wind energy and wind power
as well as the design and operation of different types of wind energy systems.
Design and economic analysis of wind energy system will be examined,
including site selection, monitoring and analysis of wind data, estimating
output from wind generators and their integration into hybrid power systems
or grid.
Prerequisites: 0406210 - Electrical Power Engineering; 0406201 - Fluid

Mechanics and 0402241-Random Signal Theory.
0406331 Wind Energy Systems Lab (0-3:1)

This laboratory course investigates the basics characteristics of aerodynamics
load for wind turbine blade, dynamic behavior of wind turbine systems and
the generated power of wind energy conversion systems. Prerequisite:
Pre/Co 0406330 - Wind Energy Systems.
0406420 Solar Thermal Energy Systems (3-0:3)

Characteristics of solar radiation and solar collectors. Collector efficiency
evaluation and prediction of long-term performance. System modeling,
thermal storage, concentrated solar power systems, computer simulation and
modeling of performance and economic worth.
Prerequisite: 0406300 - Heat Transfer.
0406450 Design for Energy Efficiency (3-0:3)

Analysis to achieve comprehensive understanding of the efficiency of systems
that involve energy generation is presented. The material targets core areas
of efficiency in space heating and cooling design. Design examples will be
discussed in detail for applications in combustion engines and space heating
and cooling load. Computer simulation tools will be used to calculate
efficiency of energy consumption.
Prerequisites: 0406300 - Heat Transfer.
0406451 Energy Storage (3-0:3)

Examine and compare the working principles and power/energy storage

characteristics of current energy storage technologies including batteries, electric-
double layer capacitors and pseudocapacitors, thermal energy storage
(latent/latent energy storage), and mechanical energy storage (flywheel, pumped
hydroelectric storage, and compressed air energy storage).
Prerequisites: 0406450 – Design for Energy Efficiency
0406452 Energy Storage and Efficiency Lab (0-3:1)

Investigate the working principle and thermodynamic characteristics (energy,
power, efficiency, cyclability, etc.) of different energy storage technologies
involving chemical, electrochemical, thermal, and mechanical processes.
Prerequisites: Pre/Co 0406451 - Energy Storage and Transmission.
0406490 Practical Training (0-0:0)

240 hours of field practical training. The purpose of this training is to introduce
students, first hand, to local and regional practices in area of specialization.
Further, it exposes students to possible career opportunities. Upon
completion, students are required to submit a technical report to the training
supervisor.
Prerequisite: Completion of at least 90 credit hours

Student teams develop professional-level experience by applying, integrating, and
extending previously acquired knowledge in a major design project. Lectures are
devoted to discussing project-related issues and student presentations. A project
proposal, oral presentations, and a comprehensive final report are required.
Students are introduced to the basic elements of the modern engineering design
methods, including concept generation techniques. Groups of students
investigate a research topic in some area of Sustainable/Renewable Energy
Engineering from the current literature under the supervision of the course
instructor.
Prerequisite: Senior standing.

Student teams develop professional-level experience by applying, integrating, and
extending previously acquired knowledge in a major design project. Lectures are
devoted to discussing project-related issues and student presentations. A project

progress proposal, report, oral presentations, and a comprehensive final report
are required. Student apply modern engineering design methods to choose from
alternative design subject to realistic constraints. Groups of students work
together to design, build, refine and test complete hardware or /and software
systems to meet specifications.
Prerequisite: 0406491 - Senior Design Project I
Elective Courses
The SREE program requires students to take 12 credits of elective courses chosen
from the list given below.
0406360 Economics of Energy Systems (3-0:3)
This course reviews the objectives, strategies and economic factors of renewable
energy policies worldwide. The course examines policy drivers, including
environmental impact, community service obligations and
industrial/technological developments, as well as policy and financial
instruments. The policies, economic analysis and strategies are illustrated with
international case studies for renewable energy programs.
Prerequisite: 0406100 - Introduction to Energy Science and Technology.
0406361 Engineering Management (3-0:3)

Introduction to engineering management of new products, management of
manufacturing processes, management of the linkages between new products
and manufacturing processes. Current theories, concepts and techniques are
stressed, using a combination of readings, cases and guest speakers.
Prerequisite: Junior Standing.
0406410 Electronic Materials and Devices (3-0:3)

Review of solid-state theory, conductors, semiconductors, superconductors,
insulators, and optical and magnetic properties. Devices used in modern high
speed electronic and communication systems: transistors, lasers, photodiodes,
fiber optics, Josephson junctions. Implications of material properties on
fabrication and operation of devices and circuits.
Prerequisite: 0402255 - Applied Electronics for SREE.
0406421 Advanced Solar Cells and systems (3-0:3)

Overview of Emerging PV technology. Solar cells detailed device physics and
operation principles; Characterization and measurement techniques for solar
cells. Three generations of solar cells and their applications; Tandem solar cells;
Concentrator (CPV and HCPV) and hybrid solar PV systems.
Prerequisite: 0406320 - Solar PV Systems and 0406302- Engineering Materials
0406422 PV Technology and Manufacturing (3-0:3)

The operating principles of solar cells. The strengths and weaknesses of the
dominant commercial cell technologies. Different trends in commercial cell
technology and the corresponding manufacturing processes and environment.
The impact of various processing and device parameters on performance and
product reliability. Insight is given into complete production processes of both
silicon-based solar cells, third generation solar cells and heterojunction solar cells.
These cells are studied in terms of materials, manufacturing technology and
suitability for the application.
Prerequisite: 0406320 - Solar PV Systems.
0406423 PV in the Built Environment (3-0:3)

This course will examine the use of PV in the urban environment, with a particular
focus on the integration of PV modules into the building envelope. The design of
energy efficient buildings, building thermal and lighting performance and solar
access will be introduced as an appropriate context for the use of PV. A
competency in the use of building energy simulation software will be developed.
Technical issues associated with the use of PV in buildings and the urban
environment, such as heat transfer processes, inclusion of solar energy sources
within the power grid.
Prerequisite: 0406320 - Solar PV Systems.
0406424 Passive Solar Building (3-0:3)

Passive solar building explores the use of solar energy to passively heat and
cool buildings. Topics include solar radiation, building heating and cooling
loads, energy efficient design and construction, passive solar heating, proper
implementation of thermal mass, and passive cooling.
Prerequisite: 0406300-Heat Transfer.
0406431 Design of Wind Turbines (3-0:3)

Introductory issues related to the production of electricity from wind power. The
study of the atmospheric science necessary to locate wind turbines for the
production of electricity. Interpretation and understanding of experimental data.
The study of design and control will allow for comprehensive knowledge of all sub-
components of a wind turbine. Sizing and citing of wind turbines. Connection

between wind turbines and smart grids.
Prerequisite: 0406330 - Wind Energy Systems.
0406432 Advanced Fluid Mechanics (3-0:3)

Review of control volume analysis. Dimensional analysis and similitude.
Compressible flow: isentropic flow relations, flow in ducts and nozzles, effects of
friction and heat transfer, normal and oblique shocks, two-dimensional isentropic
expansion. Viscous flow theory: hydrodynamic lubrication and introduction to
boundary layers.
Prerequisite: 0406201 - Fluid Mechanics.
0406433 Special Machines for Wind Turbines (3-0:3)

Review of different structures for wind farm generators. Characteristics of
constant-speed and variable-speed wind turbine generators. Mechanical
interface system between the generators and wind turbines. Operational
characteristics of wind generators with variable-angle of turbine blades. Advanced
power electronics for wind generation, and different structures of cycloconverter
circuits. Connection of wind generators to power grids, smart grids.
Prerequisite: 0406330 - Wind Energy Systems.
0406440 Biomass Energy Systems (3-0:3)

This course will introduce (1) a range of biomass energy sources (forestry, wastes
and crops), and details of biomass characterization techniques, (2) the
biochemical and thermochemical conversion processes: direct combustion,
biomass co-firing, gasification, pyrolysis, anaerobic digestion, fermentation,
landfill gas and cogeneration, (3) Chemical Reactors and basic process design, and
(4) Biofuels from Biomass (Biodiesel, Syngas, Biogas…).
Prerequisite: 0406200 - Thermodynamics.
0406461 Special Topics in Solar Energy (3-0:3)

This course covers emerging and advanced topics in the field of solar energy. The
Prerequisite: Senior Standing.
0406462 Special Topics in Wind Energy (3-0:3)

This course covers emerging and advanced topics in the field of wind energy. The

0406463 Fuel Cells (3-0:3)

The course will cover basic principles of thermodynamics of fuel cells, chemical
reaction engineering, electrochemical engineering and the development/design
of major fuel cell types: Polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell (PEMFC), Direct
methanol fuel cell (DMFC), Alkaline fuel cell (AFC),Urea Fuel Cells, molten
carbonate fuel cell (MCFC), solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC), metal air fuel cells
(MAFCs), and microbial fuel cells(MFCs). The electrodes and membrane materials
will be also included for each type.
Prerequisite: 0406200 – Thermodynamics and 0406302 – Engineering materials
0406464 Special Topics in Bio-energy (3-0:3)

This course covers emerging and advanced topics in the field of bio-energy. The
0406465 Hydroelectric Energy Systems (3-0:3)

Introduction to hydro-resource power production. Hydropower in history. Physics
of hydrology. Power, head, flow-rate. Turbine hydrodynamics; Francis, Kaplan,
Pelton, Turgo, cross-flow. System components; generators, governors, penstocks,
spillways, valves, gates, trash racks. Large-scale and microhydroelectic systems.
Pumped storage. Economic, environmental considerations.
Prerequisite: 0406201 - Fluid Mechanics.
0406466 Geothermal Energy Systems (3-0:3)

Overview of geothermal energy, Geothermal exploration and heat mapping,
Geothermal reservoir characterization, Analysis of temperature and heat transfer
in a borehole, Dry steam, flash steam and binary cycle power plants, Geothermal
well test analysis for electricity generation, Ground source heat pumps, District
heating and cooling, Financial appraisal of geothermal projects.
Prerequisite: 0406300 – Heat Transfer.
0406468 Special Topics in Energy Systems (3-0:3)

This course covers emerging and advanced topics in the field of energy systems.
The contents will vary depending on the topic.
0402320 Field Analysis (3-0:3)

Electrostatic and Magneto static Fields. Time Varying Fields, Maxwell Equations,
Plane Wave Propagation, Reflection and Refraction, Introduction to Transmission
Lines, Waveguides, Antennas and Fiber Optics.
Prerequisite: Pre: 1430117 - Physics II, Pre/Co: 1440262 - Mathematics for

Engineers.
0402411 Electric Power Distribution Systems (3-0:3)

Introduction to electric distribution systems, distribution system indices and load
characteristics, different topologies and configurations of distribution systems,
distribution system equipment, single-phase and three-phase distribution
transformers, over-head distribution lines, underground cables, distribution
protective systems, protective equipment and devices, voltage drop over
distribution feeders, voltage regulation, distribution system compensation,
distribution generation units, power quality issues and electric distribution within
the buildings.
Prerequisite: 0402310-Electromechanical Systems.
0402419 Power Electronics (3-0:3)

Applications of power diodes and silicon controlled rectifiers. Static converters.
AC voltage controllers. DC power supplies. Choppers, Inverters in power systems.
Prerequisite: 0402255 – Applied Electronics for SREE.
0402430 Instrumentation and Measurements (3-0:3)

The measurement process. Errors and sources of errors, signals and noise in
instrumentation, filtering. Display and recording systems. Elements of signal
processing in instrumentation. Transducers. Sensors. Microprocessor-based
instrumentation systems, data logging, interfaces and data processing
Prerequisite: 0402348 - Signals and Control Systems; 0402255 – Applied
Electronics for SREE.
0402434 Digital Control Systems (3-0:3)

Discrete-time systems and the Z-transform. Sampling and reconstruction. Open-
loop and closed-loop discrete-time Systems. System time-response
characteristics. Stability analysis techniques. Digital controller design. State-space
representations of discrete-time Systems. Pole-assignment design and state
estimation. Linear quadratic optimal Control.
Prerequisite: 0402330 - Feedback Control Systems
0402436 Applied Control Engineering (3-0:3)

Introduction to process control, feedback and feed forward control
configurations, modeling of dynamic systems: time delays, high-order systems,
multivariable systems, process identification, analysis and controller design
performances, PID controller tuning, Intelligent controller tuning, advanced
control techniques, process interaction and decoupling control, introduction to
distributed control systems and digital control issues.
Prerequisite: 0402330 - Feedback Control Systems
0402454 Optoelectronics (3-0:3)

Physics and operating characteristics of optoelectronic semiconductor devices.
Modern optoelectronic components such as waveguides, optical fibers, photo
detectors, light emitting diodes and semiconductor lasers.
Prerequisite: 0402353 - Electronic Circuits
0403435 Microcontroller Systems for SREE (3-0:3)

Study of the basic architecture of a microcontroller including its applications in a
microcontroller system. Implementation of the principles of microprocessing,
interfacing, and total system design by implementing projects. Application of top-
down design to microcontroller software development in C language.
Introduction into the evaluation of hardware and software trade-offs.
Prerequisite: 0402255 - Applied Electronics for SREE
Department of Mechanical & Nuclear

Engineering (MNE)
Personnel
Chairperson Tahar Laoui
Professors Khalil Abdelrazek Khalil, Tahar Laoui
Associate Professors Walid Metwally, Naser Nawayseh, Victor Gillette,

Syarif Junaidi, Khalid Ramadan
Assistant Professors Iyad Al-Qasir, Muhammad Zubair, Bassam

Khuwaileh, Donny Hartanto, Mohammad Al-Shabi,
Mohammed Kamil, Hussien Ali
Vision
The Department aspires to be recognized nationally and internationally for the
high quality of its graduates in their educational background and their research
capabilities.
Mission
Prepare students for a successful career by providing high quality education and
research through a healthy learning environment and state of the art facilities,
satisfying the manpower demand in United Arab Emirates and the international
community.
Mechanical Engineering (ME) Program
Objectives
The educational objectives of the Mechanical Engineering program are intended
to enable graduates to:
1) Have a productive career in mechanical engineering or related fields, either
in industrial, governmental, research, or academic institutions.
2) Continue to develop their knowledge through lifelong
learning opportunities and/or advanced degrees.
3) Contribute to the society in a responsible manner through engagement in
professional societies and/or community services.
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the BS program in Mechanical Engineering,
graduates will have:
a. The ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
b. The ability to design and conduct experiments, to analyze and interpret
data.
c. The ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired
needs.
d. The ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams.
e. The ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
f. The understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
g. The ability to communicate effectively.
h. The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering
solutions in a global and societal context.
i. A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning.
j. A knowledge of contemporary issues.
k. The ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools
necessary for engineering practice.
Mechanical engineers attain a broad spectrum of skills sought after by a wide
range of professions. Industrial sectors, enterprises, and services in which a
mechanical engineer can pursue a career include: power generation and
distribution, building and construction, medicine and pharmacology, aerospace,
automotive, chemicals, computers and electronics, renewable energy,
entertainment, water resources, sports, environmental institutions, and
government.
Mechanical engineering also serves as an excellent foundation for careers in
business management and business consulting.
Program Overview
Mechanical engineering is one of the broadest, oldest, and most versatile of the
engineering professions. It is at the heart of the design, development, and
manufacturing of every product we have today. The Mechanical Engineering
field has a significant contribution in developing our daily lives starting from the
power plants to a coffee machine. Mechanical Engineering utilizes the
engineering skills, designs and knowledge in a diversity of fields and industries
which include but not limited to Air Conditioning, Power production, Robotics,
Biomedical, Aircraft, water desalination, Automotive, Manufacturing, Heavy
Machinery and many more.
The Mechanical Engineering Program at UOS is a four-year study that provides

students with a broad scientific and technical background in this field.
During the first three semesters, there is a focus on mathematics and basic
sciences physics and chemistry. The following three semesters include courses
and labs that are more specialized and closely related to mechanical engineering,
including manufacturing, mechanics of solids, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and
thermodynamics.
In the final semesters of their study, students take advanced courses in
mechanical engineering, undergo an eight-week practical training, and complete
senior design projects.
The Mechanical Engineering Program at the University of Sharjah puts what is in

the best interest of students, first and foremost. Every little experience the
student attains represents a block in the building of a competent, confident,
purposeful, problem solving, competitive, responsible, and conscientious
individual. This is accomplished by means of a curriculum and facilities that
conform to the highest of standards, faculty members committed to the
academic and personal growth of the student, and an environment that inspires
learning and drives creativity.
To obtain a Bachelor of Science degree in ME, the student must complete a total
of 132 credit hours. These hours span University requirements (UR), College
requirements (CR) and Program requirements (PR). The allocation of the credit
BS in Mechanical Engineering
UR CR PR Total
Total 21 30 81 132



The list of the Program required courses and their descriptions are presented below.
A. Mandatory requirements
The ME mandatory core courses are listed in the table below.

0408100 Introduction to Mechanical 2 Pre/Co 1440133
Engineering
1430118 Physics 2 Lab 1 1430116; Pre/Co:
1430117
0401201 Statics 3 1430115
0408150 Engineering Graphics Design 2 0408100
0402202 Circuit Analysis I 3 Pre/Co: 1430117 and
1440261
0408201 Engineering Thermodynamics 3 0406101 or Pre/Co
0401243
0408200 Mechanical Dynamics 3 0401201
0406302 Engineering Materials 3 1420101; 0406101 or
Pre/Co 0401243
0402203 Circuit Analysis I Lab 1 Pre/Co: 0402202
0408300 Analytical Methods In Engineering 3 1440161
0408202 Fluid Mechanics for Mechanical 3 0406101 or 0401243

Engineers
0408203 Strength of Materials 3 0401201
0408220 Kinematics 3 0401243; 1440261
0405202 Manufacturing Process 3 0405101 or 0406302
0402340 Engineering Computation and Linear 3 1411115 or 1411113;

Algebra 1440261
0406300 Heat Transfer 3 0406200
0406301 Heat Transfer Lab 1 Pre/Co: 0406300
0402241 Random Signal Theory 3 1440161; Pre/Co:
0402202
0408340 Advanced Thermodynamics 3 0406200
0408341 Thermo-Fluid Lab 1 0406201; Pre/Co
0408340
0408330 Machine Elements and Design 3 0401202; 0408220
0403300 Professional, Social, and Ethical 1 3rd year standing

0402348 Signals and Control Systems 3 0402202; 1440261;
0408420 Thermal System Design 3 0406200;
0406101 or0406201
0401243
0408440 Mechanical System Design 3 0408330; 0408300;
0408491 Senior Design Project I 1 Senior
0406201standing
0408XXX Technical Elective 1 3 Depending on Selected
0408XXX Technical Elective 2 3 Courses
0408XXX Technical Elective 3 3
As part of the program for the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering,
the student is required to study 9 credit hours of technical elective courses.
These courses allow the student to focus on a specific area for in-depth
knowledge and understanding. The student can also mix and match elective
courses from the different areas to get a more general exposure to the different
Mechanical Engineering disciplines. The student should select, in cooperation
with the academic advisor, the list of electives that best meet his or her needs
and aspirations. The listed technical elective courses and other courses from
other engineering programs, in addition to the required program courses, are
designed to allow the student to develop in-depth knowledge and understanding
in the following areas:
1. Thermal Systems/ HVAC
2. Reliability and Maintenance
3. Materials and Manufacturing
It is highly recommended that the student register for these courses after
completing the program requirements.

0405323 Quality Control and Improvement 3 0402241 or
0405221
0405434 Maintenance Planning and Control 3 0405202; 0405322
or 0402241
0408410 Introduction to Finite Element Methods 3 0408330
0408435 Instrumentation and Measurements 3 0402202; 0406201
0408460 Reliability Engineering 3 0402241
0408425 Robotics and Automation 3 0408220; 0402348
0408426 Energy Conversion 3 0406200; 0406201
0408427 Heating, Ventilation and Air- 3 0406300;
Conditioning 0406201; 0406200
0408475 Mechanical Metallurgy 3 0406302
0408480 Special Topics in ME 3 Senior standing
C. Senior Design Project

Students will have a Senior Design Project during their senior year of study over two
semesters:
Senior Design Project I (1 credit)
Senior Design Project II (3 credits).
Study Plan
The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering encompasses 132 credit hours that
are spread over 8 semesters plus a summer training period which can normally be
completed in four years. The following study plan serves as a roadmap for a smooth
progression toward graduation

1440133 Calculus I for Engineering 3
1430115 Physics 1 3 Pre/Co: 1440133
1430116 Physics 1 Lab 1 Pre/Co: 1430115
1420101 General Chemistry 1 3
1420102 General Chemistry 1 Lab 1 Pre/Co: 1420101
0408100 Introduction to Mechanical Engineering 2 Pre/Co: 1440133


1430117 Physics II 3 1430115; Pre/Co:1440161
1430118 Physics II Lab 1 1430116; Pre/Co:1430117
0401201 Statics 3 1430115
0408150 Engineering Graphics Design 2 0408100

0408201 Engineering Thermodynamics 3 0406101 or Pre/Co:
0401243
0408200 Mechanical Dynamics 3 0401201
1440261 Differential Equations for Eng. 3 1440161
or Pre/Co 0401243
0402202 Circuits Analysis I 3 Pre/Co:1430117;
Pre/Co:1440261

0408202 Fluid Mechanics for ME 3 0406101 or 0401243
0405202 Manufacturing Processes 3 0405101 or 0406302
0408300 Analytical Methods in Engineering 3 1440161
0408203 Strength of Materials 3 0401201
0408220 Kinematics 3 0401243; 1440261
0402203 Circuits Analysis I Lab 1 Pre/Co: 0402202

0406300 Heat Transfer 3 0406200
0402340 Engineering Computation and Linear Algebra 3 1411115 or 1411113;
1440261

0408330 Machine Elements and Design 3 0401202; 0408220
0408340 Advanced Thermodynamics 3 0406200
0402241 Random Signal Theory 3 1440161; Pre/Co
0402202
0403300 Professional, Societal and Ethical Issues in 1 3rd year standing
Engineering
0408341 Thermo-Fluids Lab 1 0406201; Pre/Co
0408340

0408490 Practical Training for 8 weeks 0

0402348 Signals and Control Systems 3 0402202; 1440261;
0406101 or 0401243
0408420 Thermal System Design 3 0406200;0406201
Technical Elective 1 3
0408491 Senior Design Project I 1 Senior standing

0408440 Mechanical System Design 3 0408330; 0408300;
0406201
Course Coding
The courses offered in the Mechanical Engineering program are designated code
numbers in the form of (0408ABC) where:
A Year (level)
B Areas
Course Description
Mandatory Courses
Descriptions of the Mandatory core courses are given below.

This course introduces the basic principles and concepts of programming
techniques in a high level language to the engineering students to solve
engineering problems. Subjects include: programming concepts, pseudo code and
algorithms, user-defined data types, formatted input/output, selection
structures, repetition structures, functions and procedures, text files, static and
dynamic memory allocation, introduction to object-oriented programming.
Weekly laboratory assignments are an integral part of this course.
Pre-requisite: None.
1430118 Physics 2 Laboratory 0-3:1

Ten experiments in electricity and magnetism, covering topics in Physics (II)
Course. Prerequisite: 1430116 - Physics I Lab; Pre/Co: 1430117 - Physics II.
0408100 Introduction to Mechanical Engineering 2-0:2

Introduction to the mechanical engineering profession, ethics, and disciplines;
development of skills in teamwork, problem solving and design; other topics
include computer applications and programming; introduction to mechanical
systems emphasizing system approach, Newton’s law, unit conversions, statistics,
Excel. Pre-requisite: 1440133 – Calculus I for Engineering
0408150 Engineering Graphics Design 0-2:2

Topics include: basic graphics skills. Emphasis on fundamentals of engineering
science and computer applications, programming using CAD tools or other
software; visualization, orthographic drawings and advanced graphic skills. Pre-
requisite: 0408100 – Introduction to Mechanical Engineering.
0401201 Statics 3-0:3

dimensions; type of structural supports; equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies;
analysis of internal forces in beams and trusses; static and kinetic friction;
centroids of lines, areas and volumes; moments of inertia. Prerequisite: 1430115
- Physics I.
0401202 Strength of Materials 3-0:3

stresses; beam design; stress transformation; thin-walled pressure vessels; beam
deflection, lab session and experiments. Prerequisite: 0401201 - Statics
0401243 Mechanical Dynamics 3-0:3

Introduction and Fundamental Principles, Kinematics of a particle: Rectilinear and
curvilinear motion of a particle with normal and tangential components, Force
and acceleration, Work and energy, Impulse and momentum Prerequisite:
0401201 – Statics.
0402202 Circuit Analysis I 3-0:3

Fundamentals of DC and AC circuit laws; Mathematical models for circuit
elements; Techniques for circuit analysis and for writing and solving circuit
equations; Circuit theorems; Introduction to Op- Amps; Transient analysis of first
order circuits; Phasor technique for steady-state sinusoidal response.
Prerequisite: Pre/Co: 1430117- Physics II; Pre/Co: 1440261 - Differential
0402203 Circuit Analysis I Laboratory 0-3:1

Fundamentals of DC circuits. Experiments that revolve around DC networks and
their behavior under transient and steady state conditions. SPICE modeling of
circuits, use of test and measurement equipment such as function generators and
oscilloscopes. Prerequisite(s): Pre/Co: 1430118 - Physics II Laboratory; Pre/Co:
0402202 - Circuit Analysis I.
0402241 Random Signal Theory 3-0:3

The role of statistics in engineering. Data summary and presentation. Probability
concepts. Discrete random variables and probability distributions. Continuous
random variables and probability distributions. Joint probability distributions.
Introduction to parameter estimation. Computation of confidence intervals.
Prerequisite: Pre/Co: 0402202 - Circuit Analysis I
0406200 Engineering Thermodynamics 3-0:3

Basic concepts of thermodynamics: temperature, work, heat, internal energy and
enthalpy. First law of thermodynamics for closed and steady-flow open systems.
Thermodynamic properties of pure substances; changes of phase; equation of state.
Second law of thermodynamics: concept of entropy. Power and refrigeration cycles.
Prerequisite: 0406101 - Statics and Dynamics or Pre/Co 0401243 – Dynamics.
0406201 Fluid Mechanics For ME 3-0:3

Fluid properties; Units; Pressure and fluid statics: pressure distribution in fluid at rest,
hydrostatic forces on plane and curved surfaces, buoyancy and stability, Fluids in rigid
body motion; Fluid Kinematics, dynamics of fluid motion: concepts of streamline,
control volume, steady and one-dimensional flows; continuity, Euler, Bernoulli, steady
flow energy, linear and angular momentum equations; flow in pipes and losses.
Prerequisite: 0406101 - Statics and Dynamics or 0401243 – Dynamics.
0408220 Kinematics 3-0:3

Applications and design of mechanisms; use of graphical and analytical techniques
for the kinematic analysis of machines. Analysis and design of linkages, cams, gears
and gear trains. Emphasis is placed more on machines as systems rather than
on individual components. Prerequisite: 0401243 Dynamics; 1440261 -
Differential Equations for Engineers.
-
0406300 Heat Transfer 3-0:3
Mechanisms of heat transfer: conduction, convection and radiation. Steady heat
conduction, insulation, cooling. Transient heat conduction. Forced convection; natural
convection. Heat exchangers. Applications to energy systems. Prerequisite: 0406200
– Thermodynamics.
0406301 Heat Transfer Lab 0-3:1

Experiments on measurement techniques heat transfer principles of linear and radial
conduction; unsteady state heat conduction; natural and forced convection; parallel
and counter flow exchangers; thermal radiation; temperature measurement.
Prerequisite: Pre/Co 0406300 - Heat Transfer.
0406302 Engineering Materials 3-0:3

The course covers atomic bonding, crystal structure and defect structure, and their
relationship with material properties. It also includes phase diagrams and alloys,
mechanical properties, material failure, corrosion, and introduction to the structures
of polymers and ceramics. Prerequisite: 1420101 - General Chemistry I; 0406101 -
Statics and Dynamics or Pre/Co 0401243 – Dynamics.
0402340 Engineering Computation and Linear Algebra 3-0:3

eigenvectors, curve fitting, numerical differentiation and integration of functions,
numerical solution of ordinary differential equations, use of MATLAB to solve
complex engineering problems. Prerequisite: 1411115 - or 1411113 -
Programming for Engineers; 1440261 - Differential Equations for Engineers.
0402348 Signals and Control Systems 3-0:3

Representation and analysis of signals. Fourier transforms. Linear time- invariant
systems, impulse response, frequency response and transfer function.
Introduction to linear feedback control. Analysis and design of classical control
systems. Control system components and industrial process automation.
Prerequisite: 0402202 - Circuits Analysis I; 1440261 - Differential Equations for
Engineers; 0406101 - Statics and Dynamics or 0401243 - Dynamics.
0403300 Professional, Societal and Ethical Issues in Engineering 1-0:1

relationship to ethics, with the objective of identifying and clarifying obligations
that might arise in technological research and its applications. The course will
survey a variety of moral theories, as well as engineering codes of ethics. The
case study method will be used: source will include the history of science and
technology, and reports from professional societies. Topics covered include
whistle blowing, environmental, safety, and privacy issues. Prerequisite: 3rd year
standing.

powder metallurgy, property enhancing and surface processing operations, and
rapid prototyping. The course includes lab and visits to different manufacturing
facilities. Prerequisite: 0405101 - Introduction to Industrial Engineering or
0406302 - Engineering Materials.
0408300 Analytical Methods in Engineering 3-0:3

Analytical Methods in Engineering covers Vector Differential Calculus, line,
surface, and volume integrals, vector field, velocity and acceleration, curvature
and torsion, mean value theorem, directional derivative, divergence, curl,
curvilinear coordinates, Stokes’s theorem, complex analysis, power series,
residue integration method and Fourier analysis. Pre-requisite: 1440261
0408330 Machine Elements and Design 3-0:3

This course covers static failure theories; fatigue failure theories; design of
machine elements to include the design of columns, shafts, tolerances and fits,
fasteners, and bolted connections and gears. Prerequisites: 0401202 -
Mechanics of Materials; 0408220 - Kinematics.
0408340 Advanced Thermodynamics 3-0:3

Thermodynamic principles are applied to the analysis of power, vapor cycles and
air-conditioning systems. Thermodynamics of state, gas mixtures and gas-vapor
mixtures, irreversibility and combustion, chemical reactions, Thermodynamics
of high-speed gas flow, and fuel cells. Prerequisite: 0406200 - Thermodynamics
0408341 Thermo-Fluids Lab 0-3:1

Introduction to basic thermo-fluid principles, instrumentation; experimental
verification and reinforcement of analytical concepts introduced. Prerequisite:
0406201 - Fluid Mechanics; Pre/Co 0408340 - Advanced Thermodynamics
0408420 Thermal System Design 3-0:3

Analysis, management and cost, optimal design, and computer simulation of
thermal systems and components; Application in fluid flow and heat transfer.
Selected course topics are included as computer programming projects.
Prerequisite: 0406200 - Thermodynamics; 0406201 - Fluid Mechanics.
0408432 Advanced Fluid Mechanics 3-0:3

This course introduces students to additional topics in fluid dynamics: control
volume analysis. Dimensional analysis and similitude. Compressible flow:
isentropic flow relations, flow in ducts and nozzles, effects of friction and heat
transfer, normal and oblique shocks, two-dimensional isentropic expansion.
Viscous flow theory: hydrodynamic lubrication and introduction to boundary
layers. Prerequisite: 0406201 - Fluid Mechanics.
0408440 Mechanical System Design 3-0:3

This course covers the detailed design and selection of mechanical elements
including the different types of gears (spur, helical, bevel, and worm gears),
lubrication and journal bearings, springs, clutches and brakes, flexible
mechanical elements, welding. The course also includes team project(s). Pre-
requisite: 0406201 - Fluid Mechanics; 0408300 - Analytical Methods in
Engineering; 0408330 – Machine Elements and Design.

Student teams develop professional-level experience by applying, integrating,
and extending previously acquired knowledge in a major design project. Lectures
are devoted to discussing project-related issues and student presentations. A
project proposal, oral presentations, and a comprehensive final report are
required. Students are introduced to the basic elements of the modern
engineering design methods. Groups of students investigate a research topic in
some area of Mechanical Engineering from the current literature under the
supervision of the course instructor. Prerequisite: Senior standing.

Student teams develop professional-level experience by applying, integrating,
and extending previously acquired knowledge in a major design project. Lectures
are devoted to discussing project-related issues and student presentations. A
project progress proposal, report, oral presentations, and a comprehensive final
report are required. Students apply modern engineering design methods to
choose from alternative design subject to realistic constraints. Groups of
students work together to design, build, refine and test complete hardware
or/and software systems to meet specifications. Prerequisite: 040891 - Senior
Design Project I.
Elective Courses

process control; process capability studies; acceptance sampling; quality audits;
case studies from manufacturing and service sectors. Prerequisite: 0402241 -
Random Signal Theory or 0405221 - Engineering Probability and Statistics.

preventive maintenance, predictive condition-monitoring techniques and other
relevant practices. Improving systems' performance through proper
maintenance practices, identify KPI's, collect data, assess performance, analyze
results and improve. Reading relevant case studies and conducting an industry-
based project. Prerequisite: 0405202 - Manufacturing Processes; 0405322 -
Engineering Statistics or 0402241 - Random Signal Theory.
0408410 Introduction to Finite Element Analysis 3-0:3

Introduces students to the mathematical foundation of the finite element
method and to its use in engineering through a commercially available FEA
software package. Finite element theory covered includes derivation of element
stiffness matrices, interpolation functions, the use and limitation of different
types of elements and interpretation of finite element solutions. Skills developed
using the software include selection and use of elements, modeling strategies,
appropriate use of boundary conditions and methodology for checking solutions.
Prerequisite: 0408330 - Machine Elements and Design.
0408435 Instrumentation and Measurements 3-0:3

Review of electric circuits, Measurement process, errors and sources of errors,
signal and noise in instrumentation, filtering, display and recording systems,
elements of signal processing in instrumentation, transducers, sensors, data
logging, interfaces and data processing. Prerequisites: 0402202 - Circuits
Analysis I; 0406201 - Fluid Mechanics.
0408460 Reliability Engineering 4-0:4

The course introduces the basic reliability concepts and tools. It enables the
students to apply the reliability theory at different phases of asset's life cycle: at
the acquisition phase model and predict equipment reliability and make cost
effective decision; at the utilization phase understand how maintenance can
improve the availability and how to reduce downtime through proper design of
dependability (reliability, maintainability and supportability) of mechanical
systems. Prerequisite: 0402241 - Random Signal Theory.
0408425 Robotics and Automation 3-0:3

This course provides an introduction to the theory of robotics, and covers the
fundamentals of the field, including rigid motions, homogeneous
transformations, forward and inverse kinematics, velocity kinematics, motion
planning, trajectory generation, sensing, actuation, stability analysis and control.
Prerequisites: 0408220 - Kinematics; 0402348 - Signals and Control Systems.
0408426 Energy Conversion 3-0:3

Introduction to global energy concerns; sustainability, fossil and nuclear fuels;
energy consumption analysis; energy management and conservation
techniques; renewable and alternative energy sources. Modern energy
conversion methods, fuel cells, photovoltaic cells, and hybrid systems.
Prerequisite: 0406200 - Thermodynamics; 0406201 - Fluid Mechanics.
0408427 Heating, Ventilating, and Air-Conditioning 3-0:3

An integrated approach to the application of engineering principles to HVAC
systems. Topics include: moist air properties, air psychometric, indoor air
quality, inside and outside design conditions, heating and cooling loads
calculations. Design and selection of HVAC systems. Pre-requisites: 0406201
- Fluid Mechanics, Pre/Co 0406300 – Heat Transfer.
0408475 Mechanical Metallurgy 3-0:3

The central point of this course is to provide knowledge of microstructure and
mechanical properties of metals. The course covers equilibrium phase diagrams,
solid transformation, strengthening mechanism, ferrous and non- ferrous
materials. The concepts of alloy design and microstructural engineering are also
discussed, linking processing and thermodynamics to the structure and
properties of metals. Prerequisite: 0406302 - Engineering Materials.
0408480 Special Topics in ME 3-0:3

This course covers emerging and advanced topics in the field of mechanical
engineering. The contents will vary depending on the topic. Prerequisite: Senior
standing.
Nuclear Engineering (NE) Program

The Nuclear Engineering Program graduates, are expected to have a broad
background in several areas of Sciences and Engineering related to pacific uses of
Nuclear Technology. Areas of expertise where they should be capable of deliver
understanding, have practical experience or be capable of design and research are
• Radiation Detection
• Dosimetry
• Technological Applications of Radiation
• Imaging, diagnosing and therapy based on radiation applications.
• Energy Production through Fission or Fusion Reactors.
• Applications of Radiations to research in condensed matter.
• Radiation production mechanisms.
• Materials of interest for production of nuclear energy.
• Neutron and radiation transport, heat transfer and fluid dynamics simulations.
• Nuclear Safety, Safeguards and Security
• Nuclear Fuel Cycle, Proliferation, waste management and remediation.
Energy is a key value for any developed society, and understanding its generation and
the impact it causes in society and environment is central for sustainability programs.
Evolution and innovation in these and other related areas of knowledge is permanent
as well as demands of new requirements which must be satisfied.
Objectives
The bachelor’s degree in nuclear engineering program has the following program
educational objectives:
a) Graduates will have the opportunity to pursue a productive career in nuclear
engineering or related fields, either in industrial, governmental, research, or
academic institutions.
b) Graduates will continue to develop their knowledge through lifelong learning
opportunities and/or advanced degrees.
c) Graduates will contribute to the society in a responsible manner through
engagement in professional societies and/or community services.
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the BS program in Nuclear Engineering, graduates will
have:
a) The ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
b) The ability to design and conduct experiments, to analyze and interpret data
c) The ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs
d) The ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams
e) The ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems

h) The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions
in a global and societal context
i) A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning.
j) The knowledge of contemporary issues
k) The ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary
for engineering practice
Nuclear engineers work in the areas of nuclear regulation and enforcement, nuclear
reactor design, plant licensing and operation, radioactive waste disposal, radiation
protection, and applications of radioisotopes in industry, medicine and research.
Examples of applications in industry and medicine are:
a) Imaging devices
b) Radiation therapy
c) Oil well logging
d) Thickness and density gauges
e) Radiation detectors
f) Food irradiation
Program Overview
The Department of Nuclear Engineering is a four-year study that provides students
with a solid knowledge in nuclear engineering. Students spend the first segment of
their study in acquiring skills that serve as the foundation for later courses.
In the second segment students learn the fundamentals of nuclear engineering and
gain knowledge in multiple related engineering topics including electronics, materials,
and fluid mechanics.
In the third and final segment of their study, students take advanced courses in
nuclear engineering, undergo an eight-week practical training, and complete senior
design projects.
The Nuclear Engineering Program is the only program in the UAE that offers a BSc
degree in nuclear engineering. The program is committed to producing competent
and highly skilled engineers who are well prepared to work in the nuclear engineering
field.
To obtain a Bachelor of Science degree in Nuclear Engineering, the student must

complete a total of 131 credit hours. These hours span University requirements (UR),
College requirements (CR) and Program requirements (PR). The allocation of the credit
BS in Nuclear Engineering
UR CR PR Total
Total 24 26 81 131

The list of the College required courses and their descriptions are presented in the
introductory pages of the College of Engineering section in this catalog.
The NE program core courses are listed in the table below.

1411116 Programming 1 4s None
1430118 Physics 2 Lab 1 1430116,
Pre/Co:1430117
0406100 Introduction to Energy Science and 3 Pre/Co: 1430117
Technology
0402202 Circuit Analysis I 3 Pre/Co:1430117,
Pre/Co:1440261
0407200 Introduction to Nuclear Engineering 3 1440161;1430117,
and Radiological Science Pre/Co: 0406100
0402256 Applied Electronics for SREE Lab 1 Pre/Co: 0402255
0402340 Engineering Computations and Linear 3 1411116, 1440261
Algebra
0407204 Nuclear Instrumentation and 3 0402241,
Measurement Pre/Co: 0407202
0407202 Fundamentals of Nuclear Engineering 3 0407200
and Radiological Science
0406202 Fluid Mechanics Lab 1 Pre/Co: 0406201
0407304 Analytical Methods for Nuclear 3 1440261

Engineers
0402340 Engineering Computation and Linear 3 1411116
Algebra 1440261
0407306 Nuclear Science and Engineering Lab I 1 0407204; 0402255
0402348 Signals and Control Systems 3 0402202

0406101
0406300 Heat Transfer 3 0406200, 0406201
0407300 Elements of Nuclear Engineering and 3 0407202, Pre/Co:
Radiological Sciences 0407304
0407308 Nuclear Reactor Theory 3 0407300
0407307 Nuclear Science and Engineering Lab 1 0407306
II
0407305 Nuclear Engineering Materials 3 1420101, 0407300
0407302 Reactor Thermal Hydraulics 3 0406300, 0407300
0407401 Nuclear Power Reactors 3 0407308; 0407302
0407403 Advanced Nuclear Lab 1 0407307,0402348,
Pre/Co: 0407402,
0407402 Reactor Safety Analysis 3 0407308, 0407302,
Pre/Co: 0407401
Pre/Co: 0407401
04074XX NE Technical Elective I 3 Depending on
04074XX NE Technical Elective II 3 Selected Courses
As part of the program for the Bachelor of Science in Nuclear and Science
Engineering, the student is required to study 6 credit hours of technical elective
courses. These courses allow the student to focus on a specific area for in-depth
knowledge and understanding. The student can also mix and match elective courses
from the different areas to get a more general exposure to the different Nuclear
and Science Engineering disciplines. The student should select, in cooperation with
the academic advisor, the list of electives that best meet his or her needs and
aspirations.
It is highly recommended that the student register for these courses after
completing the program requirements.
Nuclear Engineering
0407450 Applications of Radiation 3 0407300
0407451 Fusion Reactor Technology 3 0407452
0407452 Introduction to Plasmas 3 0407300
0407453 Engineering Principles of Radiation 3 0407450
Imaging
0407454 Radiological Health Engineering 3 0407300
Fundamentals
0407455 Quantum Mechanics for Nuclear 3 0407300, 0407304
Engineering
0407456 Nuclear Reactor Dynamics 3 0407308,
0407457 Nuclear Safeguards & Technology 3 0407302
0407401
0407458 Nuclear Security 3 0407402
0407459 Nuclear Fuel Cycle 3 0407401
0407470 Special topics in Nuclear Engineering 3 0407300
C. Senior Design Project

Students will have a Senior Design Project during their senior year of study over two
semesters:
• Senior Design Project I (1 credit)
• Senior Design Project II (3 credits).
Study Plan
The Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Engineering encompasses 131 credit hours that are
spread over 8 semesters plus a summer training period which can normally be
completed in four years. The following study plan serves as a roadmap for a smooth
progression toward graduation

1440131 Calculus I for Engineering 3
1430115 Physics I 3 Pass placement
Test or 1430106;
Per/Co:
1430116 Physics I Lab 1 14401331430115
Pre/Co:
1420102 General Chemistry (1) Lab 1 Pre/Co 1420101

1430117 Physics 2 3 1430115, 1430161
1430118 Physics 2Lab 1 Pre/Co: 1430117
0406100 Introduction to Energy Science and 3
Technology Pre/Co: 1430117
0406101 Statics & Dynamics 3 1440133, 1430115

0407200 Intro to NE and RS 3 1440161, 1430117,
Pre/Co: 0406100
Pre/Co: 0406100
0402202 Circuit Analysis I 3 Pre/Co 1430117,
Pre/Co1440261

s
0407202 Fundamentals of NE and RS 3 0407200
0407304 Analytical Methods for Nuclear 3 1440261
Engineers
0402256 Applied Electronics Lab for SREE 1 Pre/Co: 0402255
0407204 Nuclear Instrumentation and 3 0402241, Pre/Co:
Measurements 0407202
0406201 Fluid mechanics 3 0406101
0406202 Fluid mechanics Lab 1 Pre/Co: 0406201

0407300 Elements of NE and
3 0407202, Pre/Co:
Radiation Science 0407304
0406300 Heat Transfer 3 0406200; 0406201

0402340 Engineering Computations 3 1411116, 1440261
and Linear Algebra
0407306 Nuclear Science Eng. Lab I 1 0407204, 0402255

0407302 Reactor Thermal Hydraulics 3 0406300, 0407300
0407305 Nuclear Engineering Materials 3 1420101, 0407300
0407308 Nuclear Reactor Theory 3 0407300
0407307 Nuclear Science Engineering Lab II 1 0407306
0202110 Speech communication 3 0202103

0407490 Practical Training for 8 weeks 0

NE Technical Elective 1 3 None
0407402 Reactor Safety Analysis 3 0407308; 0407302,
Pre/Co 0407401
0407401 Nuclear Power Reactors 3 0407308; 0407302
0407403 Advanced Nuclear Lab 1 0407307, 0402348,
Pre/Co: 0407401,
Pre/Co: 0407402

NE Technical Elective 2 3
Course Coding
The courses offered in the Mechanical Engineering program are designated code
numbers in the form of (0406ABC) where:
A Year (level)
Course Description
Mandatory Courses
1411116 Programming 1 3-2:4

This course covers introductory concepts in computer programming using C++.
We assume that students have no programming experience. There is an
emphasis on both the concepts and practice of computer programming. This
course covers principles of problem solving and requires a number of labs and
programming assignments. You should expect to spend at least 8 hours on
average per week on this course. Prerequisite: None.
1430118 Physics II Laboratory 0-3:1

10 experiments in electricity and magnetism, covering topics in the Physics (2)
course. The experiments are: DC Measurements, Ohm's Law, Wheatstone
Bridge and Capacitors Bridge, Kirchhoff’s Laws, Resistance and resistivity, RC-
Circuit, Oscilloscope, Magnetic Force I and II, Magnetic field, Electromagnetic
Induction (manual experiment), Electromagnetic induction II (computerized
experiment). Pre- requisite: Pre/Co: 1430117 - Physics II.
0402202 Circuit Analysis I 3-0:3

Fundamentals of DC and AC circuit laws; Mathematical models for circuit
elements; Techniques for circuit analysis and for writing and solving circuit
equations; Circuit theorems; Introduction to Op-Amps; Transient analysis of
first order circuits; Phasor technique for steady-state sinusoidal response.
Prerequisite: Pre/Co 1440261 - Differential Equations for Engineers; Pre/Co
1430117 - Physics II.
0402241 Random Signal Theory 3-0:3

The role of statistics in engineering. Data summary and presentation. Probability
concepts. Discrete random variables and probability distributions. Continuous
random variables and probability distributions. Joint probability distributions.
Introduction to parameter estimation. Computation of confidence intervals.
Prerequisite: Pre/Co 0402202 - Circuit Analysis I.
0402255 Applied Electronics for SREE 3-0:3

Introduction to semiconductor materials and devices. Analysis of Diodes and
applications. Analysis of transistor circuits (BJTs, MOSFETs). Amplifier circuits,
bandwidth; feedback. Operational amplifiers and applications, filter and
oscillator circuits. Introduction to power electronics, DC-DC convertors and DC-
AC invertors. Pre-requisite: 0402202 - Circuit Analysis I;
0402256 Applied Electronics Lab for SREE 0-3:1

Diode characteristics, BJT and MOS biasing circuits, Spice simulation, frequency
response, op amp applications, introduction to power electronics lab.
Prerequisite: Pre/Co 0402255.
0402340 Engineering Computation and Linear Algebra 3-0:3

eigenvectors, curve fitting, numerical differentiation and integration of
functions, numerical solution of ordinary differential equations, use of MATLAB
to solve complex engineering problems. Prerequisite: 1411116 - ; 1440261 -
0402348 Signals and Control Systems 3-0:3

invariant systems, impulse response, frequency response and transfer
function. Introduction to linear feedback control. Analysis and design of
classical control systems. Control system components and industrial process
automation. Pre-requisite: 1411116 - Circuit Analysis I; 1440261 - Differential
0406100 Introduction to Energy Science and Technology 3-0:3

Introduction to energy. Survey of energy technologies including steam, hydro, tidal,
wave, fossil, geothermal, solar, wind, bio-fuels, and nuclear. Energy sources and
conservation of energy, energy efficiency, energy production and uses, sources
of energy for both conventional and renewable. Climate change and the future of
energy. Free hand sketching, isometric drawing and orthographic projections.
Introduction to 3D AutoCAD and MATLAB. Prerequisite: Pre/Co 1430117 - Physics
II;
0406101 Statics and Dynamics 3-0:3

Force and moment vectors, resultants. Principles of statics and free-body diagrams.
Properties of areas, second moments. Internal forces in beams. Laws of friction.
Principles of particle dynamics. Mechanical systems and rigid-body dynamics.
Kinematics and dynamics of plane systems. Energy and momentum of 2-D bodies
and systems. Prerequisite: 1430115 - Physics I and 1440131 Calculus I for
Engineers.
0406200 Thermodynamics 3-0:3

Basic concepts of thermodynamics: temperature, work, heat, internal energy and
enthalpy. First law of thermodynamics for closed and steady-flow open systems.
Thermodynamic properties of pure substances; changes of phase; equation of state.
Second law of thermodynamics: concept of entropy. Power and refrigeration cycles.
Pre-requisite: 0406101 - Statics and Dynamics; 0406100
0406201 Fluid Mechanics 3-0:3

Fluid properties; Units; Pressure and fluid statics: pressure distribution in fluid at
rest, hydrostatic forces on plane and curved surfaces, buoyancy and stability, Fluids
in rigid body motion; Fluid Kinematics, dynamics of fluid motion: concepts of
streamline, control volume, steady and one-dimensional flows; continuity, Euler,
Bernoulli, steady flow energy, linear and angular momentum equations; flow in
pipes and losses. Prerequisite: 0406101 - Statics and Dynamics.
0406202 Fluid Mechanics Lab 0-3:1

Introduction to basic fluid mechanics instrumentation; experimental verification and
reinforcement of analytical concepts introduced in course 0406201. Prerequisite:
0406201 - Fluid Mechanics
0406300 Heat Transfer 3-0:3

Mechanisms of heat transfer: conduction, convection and radiation. Steady heat
conduction, insulation, cooling. Transient heat conduction. Forced convection;
natural convection. Heat exchangers. Applications to energy systems. Prerequisite:
0406200 - Thermodynamics.
0406301 Heat Transfer Lab 0-3:1

Experiments on measurement techniques heat transfer principles of linear and
radial conduction; unsteady state heat conduction; natural and forced convection;
parallel and counter flow exchangers; thermal radiation; temperature
measurement. Prerequisite: Pre/Co 0406300 - Heat Transfer.
0407304 Analytical Methods for Nuclear Engineers 3-0:3

Multiple Integrals. Expanding functions in power series, complex plane, complex

power series, and elementary functions of complex numbers. Power series
solutions of differential equations, special functions. Laplace transform solutions
of differential equations. Partial differential equations Introduction to Monte
Carol Method. Applications to Nuclear Engineering problems (specifically in
nuclear reactor theory and radiation transport) and implementation with
MATLAB, or any computing language. Prerequisite: 1440161 - Calculus II for
Engineers.
0407200 Introduction to Nuclear Engineering and Radiological 3-0:3

Sciences
This course will discuss different forms of energy, the history of nuclear energy,
the fundamentals of fission and fusion nuclear power, radiological health
applications, and electromagnetic radiation in the environment, environmental
effects of nuclear power and radioactive waste management, and including the
code of practices in nuclear engineering. Prerequisites: 1440161 - Calculus II for
Engineers; 1430117 - Physics II.
0407202 Fundamentals of Nuclear Engineering and Radiological 3-0:3

Sciences
The course will cover the modern and atomic physics including special relativity,
quantum physics, and atomic model and physics. The nuclear physics including
nuclear energetics, radioactive decay, binary nuclear reactions, and interaction
of radiation with matter will also be discussed. Prerequisite: 0407200 -
Introduction to Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences.
0407204 Nuclear Instrumentation and Measurement 3-0:3

An introduction to the devices and techniques most common in nuclear
measurements. Topics include the radiation sources and interactions, counting
statistics and error propagation, principles of operation of gas-filled, solid state,
and scintillation detectors for charged particle, gamma ray, and neutron
radiations. Techniques of pulse shaping, counting, and analysis for radiation
spectroscopy. Timing and coincidence measurements. Prerequisite: 0402241 -
Random Signal Theory; Pre/Co 0407202, Fundamentals of Nuclear Engineering
and Radiological Science.
0407300 Elements of Nuclear Engineering and Radiological 3-0:3

Sciences
This course will discuss Nuclear Reactor Physics basics, introducing concepts like
infinite homogeneous reactor, reactivity, criticality, as well as reactor kinetics
and feedback coefficients. General characteristics of reactors design will be
presented. Prerequisite: 0407202 - Fundamentals of Nuclear Engineering and
Radiological Science.
0407302 Reactor Thermal Hydraulics 3-0:3

This course will cover the thermal-hydraulic fundamentals of nuclear power
reactors, which includes principles of single phase flow, two-phase flow, and
heat transfer. The applications of convection heat transfer, boiling heat
transfer, condensation, thermosiphon, and modeling of two phase flows in
nuclear power reactors are discussed in details. The course covers the overall
thermal-hydraulic characteristics of the reactor core including core heat
generation, thermodynamics of nuclear energy, and thermal analysis of fuel
elements. Prerequisite: 0406300 - Heat Transfer; 0407300 - Elements of
Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences.
0407305 Nuclear Engineering Materials 3-0:3

The course consists of two parts: one is introductory that introduces students
to crystal structures and crystal defects (point, line, surface and volume) and
mechanical properties and failure forms (stress, strain, hardness, fracture,
creep, and fatigue). The second part focuses on the fundamentals of radiation
damage induced by fast neutrons and radiation effects on materials. Metallic
and ceramic fuels mechanical and thermal properties. Pre-requisite: 0407300
- Elements of Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences; 1420101 –
General Chemistry I.
0407306 Nuclear Science and Engineering Laboratory I 0-3:1

An introduction to measurements common in nuclear science. The operation
of gas-filled and solid state detectors; scintillation detectors for gamma,
neutron radiation, and charged particles. Counting techniques and nuclear
statistics, pulse shaping, and spectroscopic analysis of radiation. Prerequisite:
0402255 - Applied Electronics for SREE; 0407204 - Nuclear Instrumentation
and Measurement.
0407307 Nuclear Science and Engineering Laboratory II 0-3:1

Neutron Transport Equation: neutron angular flux, neutron current. Neutron
Diffusion: Fick’s law, diffusion in homogeneous non-multiplying and reactor
media, criticality, heterogeneous reactor, multi-group and two-group.
Numerical solutions of 2-group diffusion equation. Using transport code
CASMO. Prerequisite: 0407306 - Nuclear Science and Engineering Lab I.
0407308 Nuclear Reactor Theory 3-0:3

The course covers topics to include neutron transport (neutron density and
flux, angular densities and currents, common simplifications to the transport
equation, Fick’s law, and diffusion boundary conditions), the one speed
diffusion theory model (neutron diffusion in non-multiplying media, numerical
methods for solving the neutron diffusion equation, the one-speed diffusion
model of a nuclear reactor, and reactor criticality calculations) and neutron
thermalization (thermal neutron scattering law and spectrum).
Prerequisite: 0407300 - Elements of Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences.
0407401 Nuclear Power Reactors 3-0:3

The course discusses the performance of nuclear power plant systems and
their role in power productions. The course focuses mainly on power reactor
performance under normal operating conditions and generally discusses the
reactor behavior under design basis accidents. The courses emphasizes on
analyzing reactor thermodynamic cycles, components of different power
reactor types (PWR, BWR, Gas Reactors, and Fast Breeding Reactors), design
synthesis, reactor overall performance, load curves, environmental impacts
of nuclear power plant, and nuclear plant economics. Prerequisite: 0407308
- Nuclear Reactor Theory; 0407302 - Reactor Thermal Hydraulics.
0407402 Reactor Safety Analysis 3-0:3

The course will cover the safety systems used in nuclear reactor,
deterministic and probabilistic models, design-basis accidents and severe
accident analysis, role of engineered safety systems, radiological
consequences and risk assessment, ethical issues of misuse of nuclear
technology. Pre-requisite: 0407308 - Nuclear Reactor Theory; 0407302 -
Reactor Thermal Hydraulics; Pre/Co 0407401 - Nuclear Power Reactors.
0407403 Advanced Nuclear Energy Lab 0-3:1

Measurement of nuclear performance, control rod worth, critical rod
location, and feedback coefficients of reactivity. Prerequisite: 0407307 -
Nuclear Science and Engineering Lab II; 0402348 - Signals and Control
Systems; Pre/Co 0407402 - Reactor Safety Analysis; Pre/Co 0407401 -
Nuclear Power Reactors.
The course provides Nuclear Engineering students an ability to formulate

problem statement and apply to engineering design. From this course student
learn to work in the team and it will improve the student’s communication skills
and ability to share technical ideas. During this course the students develop a
preliminary design of the proposed project as outlined in the report produced
and give a presentation at the end of semester.
Prerequisite: Senior standing.

Students apply modern engineering design methods to choose from
alternative design subject to realistic constraints. Groups of students work
together to design, build, refine and test complete hardware or /and
software systems to meet specifications. Students analyze their results
keeping in view safety and ethical implications. Prerequisite: 0405491 -
Senior Design Project I.
Elective Courses
0407450 Application of Radiation 4-0:4

Applications of radiation interaction with matter using various forms
(neutrons, ions, electrons, photons) of radiation, including radiotracers,
radiogauges, activation analysis, X-ray fluorescence, neutron radiography, and
nuclear reaction analysis.
Prerequisite: 0407302 - Reactor Thermal Hydraulics.
0407451 Fusion Reactor Technology 3-0:3

Single particle orbits in electric and magnetic fields, moments of Boltzmann
equation and introduction to fluid theory. Wave phenomena in plasmas.
Diffusion of plasma in electric and magnetic fields. Analysis of laboratory
plasmas and magnetic confinement devices. Introduction to plasma kinetic
theory. Prerequisite: Pre/Co 0407452 - Introduction to Plasmas.
0407452 Introduction to Plasmas 3-0:3

Single particle orbits in electric and magnetic fields, moments of Boltzmann
equation and introduction to fluid theory. Wave phenomena in plasmas.
Diffusion of plasma in electric and magnetic fields. Analysis of laboratory
plasmas and magnetic confinement devices. Introduction to plasma kinetic
theory. Prerequisite: 1430117 – Physics 2.
0407453 Engineering Principles of Radiation Imaging 2-0:2

Analytic description of radiation production, transport and detection in
radiation imaging systems. Measurements methods for image quality and
statistical performance of observers. Systems for radiographic and
radioisotope imaging, including film/screen, storage phosphor, and electronic
radiography, fluoroscopy, computed tomography, Anger camera, and PET
systems. Emphasis on impact of random process on observer detection.
Prerequisite: 0407300 - Elements of Nuclear Engineering and Radiological
Sciences.
0407454 Radiological Health Engineering Fundamentals 4-0:4

The course will cover the physical and biological aspects of the use of ionizing
radiation in industrial and academic institutions, physical principles underlying
shielding instrumentation, waste disposal, biological effects of low levels of
ionizing radiation. Biological effects of ionizing radiation at the molecular,
cellular, and organism levels. External and internal dose estimation,
nonionizing radiation safety methods. Prerequisite: 0407300 - Elements of
Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences.
0407455 Quantum Mechanics for Nuclear Engineering 3-0:3
Basics of quantum mechanics, wave-particle duality, the semi-classical theory,
Schroedinger’s equation and its solution in one dimension. Tunneling effects
and radioactive decay, the deuteron, neutron-proton scattering. Models of the
nuclear interaction, the Jellium, and nuclear shell theory.
Sciences; 0407304 - Analytical Methods for Nuclear Engineers.
0407456 Nuclear Reactor Dynamics 3-0:3

Basic equations and physical parameters of point reactor kinetics without
feedback effects; the nuclear reactor as a total system; reactor excursions,
Fuchs-Nordheim and Bethe-Tait models; space-time reactor dynamics;
synthesis methods. Prerequisite: 0407308 - Nuclear Reactor Theory; 0407302
- Reactor Thermal Hydraulics.
0407457 Nuclear Safeguards 3-0:3

The course provides nuclear engineering students with a background and
overview of key topics important to nuclear materials safeguards,
accountability and non-proliferation. This course will introduce the concepts
behind nuclear materials controls and accountability, State System of
Accounting Systems, and introduce various NDA equipment used for
verification of nuclear material as well as systems for Containment and
surveillance. Prerequisite: 0407401 - Nuclear Power Reactors
0407458 Nuclear Security 3-0:3

Introduction to nuclear security, Knowledge of national/international nuclear
laws, security of radioactive materials and facilities, Basics of nuclear materials
accounting and control, Overview of an export control system,
National/International control lists, border monitoring systems, types,
assessment, localization and identification, verification of alarms, Illicit
trafficking of nuclear materials, Nuclear security emergency.
Prerequisite: 0407402 – Reactor Safety Analysis
0407459 Nuclear Fuel Cycle 3-0:3

This course is intended for nuclear engineering students interested in acquiring
a foundation in nuclear fuel cycle with topics ranging from nuclear-fuel
reprocessing to waste treatment and final disposal. The topics include uranium
nuclear fuel cycle: mining, conversion, enrichment, fuel manufacturing, in-core
fuel management and refueling, spent fuel storage, reprocessing/recycling and
final disposition as waste in a geologic repository. The concepts of nuclear
safeguards and nonproliferation are discussed in each step of cycle.
Prerequisite: 0407401 - Nuclear Power Reactors
0407470 Special Topics in Nuclear Engineering 3-0:3
The course introduces the fuel manufacturing process and common materials
used in manufacturing the fuel pellets and clad and their properties. The main
parameters that govern the design of the Light Water Reactor (LWR) fuel
elements are discussed and analyzed; in specific, power-burnup envelope, UO2
deformation, fission gas release, oxidation, Zircaloy deformation, and
radiation damage. The Power-Flow relationship within the fuel assembly and
its impact on the fuel assembly size, pitch, and grid spacer mixing vanes is
analyzed. The course will also cover the steps needed for testing and
inspection procedures of as-received and irradiated fuel assemblies.
Sciences.
College of Health
Sciences (CHS)
Prof. Hamid M.K. Al Naimiy Chancellor
Dr. Amina Al-Marzouqi Acting Dean

Shaikha Al-Shamsi Administrative Assistant-Dean’s office
Amel Yousif Al Raeesi Administrative Assistant-Dean’s office
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Nawal Al-Saadi Administrative Assistant-PT
Ahlam Al Ali Administrative Assistant- HSA & EH
Hessa Al-Mudharreb Administrative Assistant- NSG
Zeinab Ibrahim Administrative Assistant - MDI
History
The College of Health Sciences (CHS) was established by His Highness Sheikh Dr.
Sultan Bin Mohammed AlQasimi, Member of the Supreme Council, Ruler of
Sharjah, and President of the University of Sharjah, on September 6, 1997, in
collaboration with McMaster University Canada. The college is recognized for
offering comprehensive academic and professional programs of the highest
quality in health education in the UAE and the region. The location of the college
within the Medical and Health Sciences campus provides an ideal multi-
professional learning environment for Medical and Health Sciences students.
Today, the college enrolls approximately 988 (1000 a better approximation?)
students in its seven accredited undergraduate bachelor programs, namely:
Medical Laboratory Sciences, Medical Diagnostic Imaging, Nursing, Health
Services Administration, Physiotherapy, Environmental Health Sciences and
finally Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics. The college currently employs 34 faculty
and 26 staff members of international standing from many countries including
the UAE. To date, the College has graduated 14 cohorts (approximately 1200
graduates) some of whom have already assumed leadership roles in the UAE and
abroad. With substantial growth evident in the past and the strength of our
resources, the CHS has a bright future as it progresses to the next step in
proposing to introduce postgraduate studies in the very near future.
Vision
The College of Health Sciences at the University of Sharjah aspires to become a
leading academic institution at the national, regional and international levels for
quality education, research, and community service.
Mission
The College of Health Sciences at the University of Sharjah prepares competent,
culturally sensitive and safe professionals, through educational programs that
emphasize evidence-based practices; foster self-directed learning; encourage
research and community services; promote interdisciplinary collaboration; and
build professional leadership and commitment.
Values
Excellence: The College community pursues excellence in a spirit of cooperation
and mutual assistance.
Professionalism: The College community respects and adheres to the standards
of performance, practice and behavior required of the professions of which it is
comprised
Innovation and creativity: The College community fosters an environment that
encourages individuals to pursue opportunities and challenges with innovation
and creativity.
Cultural respect and sensitivity: The College community supports an
environment that recognizes, encourages and
respects cultural diversity and differences in thinking and culture to enhance and
enrich academic endeavour.
Integrity: The College community respects and adopts the fundamental ethical
and moral principles of honesty, dignity,
fairness, justice, respect and accountability.
Goals
The Goals of the college of Health Sciences are to
1) Prepare qualified, knowledgeable and skilled health care professionals to
assume their roles effectively as practitioners, administrators, educators, and
researchers in different fields of the health care system
2) Advance scientific knowledge through providing opportunities and support
for faculty and students to engage in health-related research, especially
research focused on local and regional needs
3) Promote the health and wellbeing of populations and environments by
actively addressing health related issues, particularly those having local and
regional impact.
4) Maintain an academic environment that is intellectually stimulating, culture-
preserving, supportive, and facilitates learning, research, and community
service.
5) Provide programs of study that match students aspirations and abilities while
fostering the pursuit of personal, social, academic and career objectives of
the students.
6) Provide programs of study that fulfill the human resource needs of local and
regional health care industry, especially the needs of the Emirate of Sharjah
and the wider UAE.
7) Promote the quality of higher education in the UAE by adhering to the
mandates of excellence in all college undertakings and through collaboration
with other institutions
Academic Programs
The College of Health Sciences offers seven accredited undergraduate programs
leading to a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree namely:
1) Medical Laboratory Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences
2) Medical Diagnostic Imaging
Bachelor of Science in Medical Diagnostic Imaging
3) Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
4) Health Service Administration
Bachelor of Science in Health Services Administration
5) Physiotherapy
Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy
6) Environmental Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health Sciences
7) Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics
Bachelor of Science in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics
The Departments of Medical Diagnostic Imaging, Nursing, and Environmental

Health offer also Bridging / Post Diploma Programs.
Student with a minimum overall average of 75% on the UAE Secondary School
Scientific Certificate or its equivalent, as approved by the Ministry of Education,
may apply for admission to the College of Health Sciences. All new students
applying to the College of Health Sciences are required to obtain a passing score
on one of the English language proficiency exams recognized by the University
of Sharjah or obtain a minimum of 5.0 on the academic IELTS Exam provided that
the student’s test score certificate is still in effect. Students may take the
institutional TOFEL exam at the University of Sharjah upon registration and must
achieve a minimum score of 500.
Each degree program comprises University requirements (UR), college
requirements (CR) and Program requirements (PR). The university and college
requirements are common to all departments in the college of Health Sciences.
Each program has its own required and elective courses. The credit hours
allocations for each program are shown in the following table:
BSc. in Medical Laboratory Sciences (134 Credits Hours)

UR CR PR Total

Elective credits 9 - - 9
Total 24 24 86 134
BSc. in Medical Diagnostic Imaging (137 Credits Hours)

UR CR PR Total

Elective credits 9 - 3 12
Total 24 24 89 137
Medical Diagnostic Imaging Bridging Plan - Track A (73 Credits Hours)

UR CR PR Total
Total 9 6 58 73
Medical Diagnostic Imaging Bridging Plan - Track B (99 Credit Hours)

UR CR PR Total
Total 15 10 74 99
BSc. in Nursing ( 137 Credit Hours)

UR CR PR Total

Total 24 24 89 137
Bridging in Nursing (RN-BSN) (72 Credits Hours)
UR CR PR Total
Total 9 6 54 72
BSc. in Health Services Administration (134 Credits Hours)

UR CR PR Total

Total 24 24 86 134
BSc. in Physiotherapy (138 Credit Hours)

UR CR PR Total

Total 24 24 90 138
BSc. in Environmental Health Sciences (134 Credit Hours)

UR CR PR Total

Total 24 24 86 134
BSc. in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics (134 Credit Hours)

UR CR PR Total

Total 24 24 86 134
Mandatory Courses
In addition to 12 credit hours of University mandatory courses and 12 credit
hours of University Elective course, the College of Health Sciences requires all
students in the College to study 24 credit hours of College mandatory courses.
Much of this requirement is fulfilled during the first year of study.
Course # Title CrHrs Prerequisite

1430107 General Physics for Health Sciences 4
1426155 General Chemistry for Health Sciences 4
0504252 Biostatistics 3
0500150 Biology 4
0500160 Human Anatomy and Physiology 4 0500150
0500161 Introduction to Health Sciences 2
0500450 Introduction to Research 3 0504252
Descriptions of the required College Health Science courses are given below.
1430107 General Physics for Health Sciences 3-3-0:4

The contents of the course will focus on introducing the basic principles of
physics with special focus on health and medical problems. Moreover,
instructions of the topics will be achieved through lectures, notes and research
papers. The course should explain the following: Vectors and Units, kinematics
Equations, Forces and lows of Motion, Work and Energy, Fluids, Temperature,
Heat and Heat Transfer, Waves and Sound, Electric Forces, Electric Fields and
Electrical Potential Energy, Electric Circuits, Magnetic Forces and Magnetic Field.
The Practical sessions of the course focus on the application of the above
concepts.
1426155 General Chemistry for Health Sciences 3-3-0:4

Topics in this course include: measurements in chemistry; atoms and elements;
nuclear radiation; compounds and their bonds; energy and state of matter;
chemical reactions; chemical quantities; gases; solutions; and acids and bases.
The practical sessions of the course focus on the application of the above
concepts.
0504252 Biostatistics 3-0-0:3
This course provides students with an understanding of the principles of
biostatistics as related to medical sciences. It helps students to understand the
nature of data, data sources, data presentation methods, sampling distributions,
data transformations, statistical inference, correlation and regression analyses. It
also give the student an idea about the concept of hypothesis testing and tests of
significance.
0500150 Biology 3-3-0:4

This course in human biology will introduce students to basic concepts in Biology
followed by study of the cellular structures, types of tissues and organ systems
in humans. Health- related issues such as cancer and genetic diseases are also
included in addition to examining the relationship of man with his environment
and finally the concept of evolution. The practical sessions of the course focus on
the use of the light microscope, chemical composition of the cell, cells structure
and function and human body tissues, organs and systems.
0500160 Human Anatomy and Physiology 3-3-0:4

The course focuses on the fundamentals of human anatomy and physiology, with
emphasis on functional and gross anatomical aspects of skeletal system,
respiration, kidney function, circulation digestive system, nervous, hormonal
coordination, water balance and metabolism. In the laboratory part, he students
will be exposed to the gross anatomy and practice different techniques of the
functions of different systems of the human body like blood cell counting, ECG,
respiratory function tests, etc.
0500161 Introduction to Health Sciences 2-0-0:2

This course introduces students to the various CHS disciplines as well as
university regulations governing the advising and registration process. The
course also provides general view about health and illness and health care
delivery system in the UAE. The course will help students to begin using learning
recourses and develops skills for self-directed learning.
0500450 Introduction to Research 3-0-0:3

This course is an introduction to the fundamentals and principles of the research
process and their application to practice. Emphasis is placed on steps in research
process, including formulation of research problem/hypothesis/ question,
literature search, study design, sampling and data collection methods,
interpretation of findings and research ethics. Application of the research
process will be demonstrated through writing a research proposal based on
students’ interests.
Interdepartmental Courses
The following list of courses are invariably shared among the College of Health
Sciences programs. The courses are mandatory in some programs and may be
chosen as electives in others. Refer to the specific program for the list of
mandatory and elective courses.

0501257 General Microbiology 3 0500150
0501260 Biochemistry 3 1426155
0502265 Introduction to Radiology 2
0503253 Pathophysiology 3 0202121
0503261 Psychosocial Aspects in Health Professions 3
0503262 Clinical Pharmacology 3 0503253
0503263 Health Education and Health Promotion 3
0503462 Ethical and Legal Issues in Health Professions 3
0504260 Leadership and Management in Health Professions 2
0504362 Epidemiology and Population Health 3 0504252
0505254 Anatomy (1) 4 0500160
0505265 Anatomy (2) 4 0505254
1426217 Organic Chemistry 4 1426155
1440163 Calculus for HS 3
0506362 Food Safety and Quality 3 0501257
0506352 Occupational Health and Safety 3
0504250 Introduction to Health Services Administration 3
0507250 Introduction to Nutrition 3 0500160
Descriptions of the above courses are given below.
0501257 General Microbiology 2-3-0:3

Introduces the students to the basic microbiology with emphasis on the general
characteristics and general properties of microorganisms, bacteria, fungi,
viruses and protozoa. Requirement and control of microbial growth in the lab
and the hospital, microbial genetic and metabolisms and drug resistance. The
impact of microorganisms on the health and wellbeing of humans and of all life
forms. Practical sessions will cover media preparation for isolation and
identification of microorganisms, sterilization and antiseptic techniques and
antibiotic sensitivity test.
0501260 Biochemistry 2-3-0:3

This is an introductory course for students of allied health sciences. The course
focuses on the general structural and functional properties of biomolecules such
as proteins, enzymes, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids. Major metabolic
processes and pathways related to these biomolecules are described, with
emphasis on relevant clinical situations. The practical part of this course focuses
on basic biochemistry experiments in relation to buffers and enzymes behavior,
amino acid titration curves, and qualitative and quantitative assays of various
substances.
0502265 Introduction to Radiology 2-0-0:2

This course provides an insight into the field of Radiology, including Radiography,
Computed Tomography, Ultra- sound, MRI, and Radionuclide imaging. Medical
images of different body systems will be introduced and discussed.
0503253 Pathophysiology 3-0-0:3

This course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of pathophysiology for
students in a variety of College of Health Sciences programs. The course focuses
on essential concepts of disease processes such as inflammation, tumors and
immunopathology...etc. It includes major disorders as well as selected additional
diseases with intention of providing information on a board spectrum of diseases
with one or more distinguishing features each. Understanding this course
enables the students to apply that knowledge to other disorders that will be
encountered in subsequent courses and in clinical practice.
0503261 Psychosocial Aspects in Health Professions (3-0-0:3)

This course presents concepts and principles of psychosocial, cultural and
environmental aspects of individuals, families and communities. It focuses on
relationship between culture and human behavior and social control of the
individual in society. The effect of psychosocial variables such as a client’s
cultural, religious, gender, socio-economic, genetic, family, education, and
communal on the holistic care shall be examined. Group interaction within the
class setting is directed toward development of the professional role in providing
holistic care in different settings and describes recommended intervention
strategies as members of health care team. Prerequisite: None.
0503262 Clinical Pharmacology 3-0-0:3

Clinical Pharmacology course will address the application of the biological and
biochemical principles essentials to the management of health care problems,
with particular emphasis on the principles of pharmacology and mechanisms of
drug actions.
0503263 Health Education and Health Promotion 3-0-0:3

This course provides the theory and relevant skills that enable the student to
participate in activities directed towards health education, prevention of illness
and injury, and promotion of positive healthy behaviors throughout the life span.
The course also explores various theories related to health education and health
promotion of the individual, family, and community.
0503462 Ethical and Legal Issues in Health Professions 3-0-0:3

The course explores the different ethical principles governing decision making in
health care systems and provides an overview of the prevailing laws and
regulations that pertain to health care systems, particularly in UAE. IT will orient
the students to understand the distinct, yet integral, relationships between
multidisciplinary professions involved in providing health care. Patient safety,
professional licensure, continuing education, and scope of practice will be
emphasized.
0504250 Introduction to Health Services Administration 3-0-0:3

A course that aims to describe the health services system and understand the
components of the system. Multiple administrative approaches to integrate the
various components of the health services system and hospitals, and
management of the human and non-human factors to produce safe, effective
and efficient health services will be studied.
0504260 Leadership and Management in Health Profession 2-0-0:2

This course explores selected theories and concepts that shape the leadership
and management practices to foster effective, efficient principles and responsive
health systems. The principles and concepts of systems theory will be explored
and will be used as a framework to analyze and understand health systems. The
course introduces students to management concepts, principles and practices,
Contemporary issues such as quality, patient safety, and technology are
integrated with traditional management functions of planning, organizing,
leading and controlling.
0504362 Epidemiology and Population Health 3-0-0:3

The course covers the principles and methods of epidemiology. IT studies trends
and patterns of diseases and its impact on public health as illustrated using
specific examples of infectious and non-infectious diseases. Measurements of
disease burden in populations will be discussed. Special emphasis will be given
to determinants of health and health policies that impact determinants of
health.
0505254 Anatomy (1) 3-3-0:4

Anatomy is the study of the shape and structure of the human body and its parts.
We use a system of reference to aid in the rapid and accurate identification of
the part or area of the body to be described or discussed. This course includes
the study of upper and lower limbs, thorax and abdomen using lecture notes,
text and computer software. The practical part will be covered in the laboratory
which contains a variety of practice exercises that correlate directly with the text
including labeling exercises that correspond to illustrations, charts and different
high quality human plastic models.
0505265 Anatomy (2) 3-3-0:4

This course focuses on the study of human body structure and parts. The
essential aspects of this course include study of the pelvis and perineum, head
and neck including central nervous system and vertebral column. Again,
illustrations and software computer materials are prepared to complement the
text materials. The practical sessions will present the essential aspects of
anatomy of pelvis, perineum, head and neck including central nervous system.
The illustrations, charts and models are carefully prepared and complement the
text materials. An important supplementary learning tool for the student is also
available in the form of computer software.
1426217 Organic Chemistry 3-3-0:4

This course covers the classification of organic compounds; the chemical bonds;
nomenclature of aliphatic and aromatic compounds; saturated hydrocarbons;
unsaturated hydrocarbons; alcohols, phenols, ethers and thiols; aldehydes and
ketones; carboxylic acids and their derivatives; amines and amides; and
introduction to carbohydrates and proteins. The practical part includes
laboratory techniques; synthesis and identification of various organic com-
pounds.
1440163 Calculus for Health Sciences 3-0-0:3

Elementary Functions, Graphing, Exponential Growth and Decay, Sequences,
Limits and Continuity, Differentiation,
the Mean-Value Theorem, Optimization, L’hopital’s Rule, Definite Integral, the
Fundamental Theorem of Calculus.
0506352 Occupational Health and Safety 3-0-0:3
This course presents an overview of the concepts of occupational health and
safety with emphasis on the identification, assessment, measurement and
control of hazards and risks found in the working environment. Workplace
design, protective equipment, safety auditing and management systems are also
discussed.
0506362 Food Safety and Quality 2-0-3:3

This course enables students to understand the basic knowledge about food
poisoning, food borne infectious diseases. Food production, preservation, and
processing are also discussed. Concepts of food hygiene and safety and their
application through the practical training enable in ensuring a safe food supply
will be covered. Special emphasis is operational hygiene controls and systems,
including HACCP. Basic laboratory procedures to determine contaminants in food
are included in this course.
0507250 Introduction to Nutrition 3-0-0:3

This course is a preface to food and nutrition as a healthy life style component
as well as acknowledges the student about the basic principles of essential
nutrients, including, their sources, absorption, functions, and their
requirements. Issues of food safety as part of nutritional concern will also be
exposed.
encompass three categories: college mandatory courses, Department shared
courses, and program courses. The program requirements for the bachelor
degrees in the different Health Sciences majors are given hereafter. Details and
titles of relevant courses are included in the Student’s Study Plan (SSP) that is
availed to every Health Sciences student.
Course Coding
The courses offered by the College of Health Science programs are designated
according to the following coding System (050XABC):
05 College of Health Science Code

0X Program as follows
01: medical laboratory sciences 04: Health Service Administration
02: Medical Diagnostic Imaging 05: Physiotherapy
03: Nursing 06: Environmental Health Sciences
07: Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics
ABC “A” designate the Year or level 1, 2, 3, 4 (); “B” designate the term (fall or spring); “C”
designate the course sequence - 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
The designation used to represent credit hours breakdown (t-p-c: s) of a course
is as follows: “t” stands for theoretical component of the course; “p” practical or
laboratory component; “c” stands for clinical practice; and “s” the total credit
hours. For example, (3-3-0:4) represents a 4 credit hour course with three contact
lecture hours, three laboratory hours and 0 clinical practice hours.
Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences
Personnel
Chairperson: Mawieh Hamad
Professors: Samir M. Awadallah, Mawieh Hamad
Associate Professors: Raed Abu Odeh, Wael Abdel-Rahman Hassan
Assistant Professors: Mohammad Ghaleb Mohammad, Mohamad Hamad
Lecturers: Omar Chebbo, Ali ElBakri, Sondos Harfil, Hilda Allam,

Mohamed Ibrahim Madkour
Clinical Tutors: Gayathri Arumughan
Lab Supervisor: Maen Al Asaad, Nabila Hussein, Said Shahwan, Zeinab

Abdullah Ibrahim, Dana Faraj Salahat
Administrative Assistant: Noura Ali Omran
Vision
Be a recognized professional program at the national, regional, and international
levels in providing superior medical laboratory science education, scientific
research, and community services.
Mission
The mission of the department of Medical Laboratory Sciences at the University
of Sharjah is to develop and maintain superior educational program in the field
of medical laboratory sciences. Graduates of the program will be well-trained
professionals, knowledgeable, highly skilled and ethical, prepared to practice as
competent professional and capable to grow with the future of laboratory
medicine.
Values
In line with the values of the College of Health Sciences, the Medical Laboratory
Sciences (MLS) department will strive towards excellence, professionalism,
innovation and creativity, and cultural respect and sensitivity.
Goals
The objectives of the medical laboratory sciences program at the University of
Sharjah are to:
1) To provide students a superior and comprehensive educational program in
medical laboratory sciences.
2) To graduate professionally competent medical laboratory scientists
prepared to meet the workforce needs of Sharjah, the Emirates, and the
region.
3) To graduate individuals exhibiting sense of commitment to the ethical and
humane aspects of patient care, and recognizing the role in assuring quality
health care.
4) To prepare students for successful completion of international certification
exams in medical laboratory sciences.
Graduate Profile
1. Knowledge and understanding

1.1 Discuss basic life sciences processes pertinent to the field of
specialization (Hematology, Microbiology, etc.)
1.2 Operate common lab equipment ranging from simple pipetting to the
operation of available lab equipment (e.g. cell counter)
1.3 Identify quality assurance measures and participate in performance
improvement activities in the clinical laboratory
2. Patient and population care
2.1 Perform clinical laboratory tests commonly encountered in a hospital
laboratory in the areas of Clinical Chemistry, Hematology/Hemostasis,
Immunohematology, Immunology/Serology, Microbiology,
Histopathology and, to a lesser extent, Molecular Diagnostics
2.2 Examine the acceptability of patient samples for testing and decide on
which samples to use or reject for particular test(s)
2.3 Utilize controls and standards and the application of QA/QC standards
to assure the accuracy and precision of test results through
2.4 Periodically perform and assess quality control results in concerned
labs and verify test results
2.5 Identify and resolve commonly encountered equipment problems
2.6 Perform preventive maintenance measures and comply with
acceptable safety procedures
2.7 Assume responsibilities in analysis and clinical decision-making such as
recognizing and resolving issues related to pre-analytical, analytical,
and post-analytical steps of the testing process
3. Communication
3.1 Demonstrate oral and written effective communication skills
3.2 Consult with other members of the health care team
4. Management and leadership
4.1 Use basic knowledge of laboratory financial, operational, marketing
and human resource management
4.2 Recognize the need for cost-effective, high-quality, laboratory services
in today’s health care systems
4.3 Utilize a laboratory information system
4.4 Recognize the significance of information technology in providing
timely and accurate laboratory services.
4.5 Make decisions, prioritize tasks, and work on multiple tasks
simultaneously 4,6 Work independently and in cooperation with others
5. Health education and community services
5.1 Educate the general public and to assist patients via acceptable
customer service interactions
6. Professionalism
6.1 Recognize applicable regulations (MOH, DHA, ADHA) and participate in
laboratory compliance efforts
6.2 Use accreditation standards (ASCP) and recognizes the laboratory’s
role in meeting these standards
6.3 Maintain emotions under pressure and time constraints in a socially
acceptable manner
6.4 Maintain professional attitude and composure in a wide variety of
situations
6.5 Follow directions, guidance, and instruction
6.6 Willing to work with potential biologic, chemical, radiological,
mechanical, and electrical hazards
6.7 Maintain confidentiality
7. Critical and creative thinking
7.1 Apply critical thinking skills in variety of settings
7.2 Develop critical thinking competencies
8. Lifelong learning
8.1 Apply acquired learned skills and knowledge to new situations.
Program Learning Outcomes (PLO)

1) Acquired broad base of knowledge and technical skills in medical
laboratory sciences and how laboratory data related to clinical
medicine and patient care.
2) Integrate and interpret test results, recognize errors, and establish a
course of action to solve problems
3) Developed a range of skills including technical and practical knowledge
of information technology, independent learning, critical thinking,
verbal and written communication, time management, presentation
skills and team work.
4) Demonstrate a high degree of professionalism in understanding and
practicing ethical and social issues related to human health and care.
5) Utilize administrative skills and knowledge consistent with the
principles and standards of quality assurance, continuous quality
improvement, and laboratory continuing education.
6) Advocate for safe laboratory practice including maintenance of
working environment, adherence to safety rules and regulations, and
appropriate handling and processing of test samples.
7) Evaluate published scientific research results and appreciate
technological development and advancement in the field of medical
laboratory sciences.
National Qualifications Framework (NQF)

The following matrix depicts the Program Learning Outcomes (PLO) with the
National Qualifications Framework strands.
NQF outcome PLO

Strand 1: Knowledge
specialized factual and theoretical knowledge and an understanding of
the boundaries in a field of work or discipline, encompassing a broad and 1,2,3
coherent body of knowledge and concepts, with substantive depth in
the underlying principles and theoretical concepts
an understanding of allied knowledge and theories in related fields of 1,2,5,7
work or disciplines and in the case of professional disciplines including
related regulations, standards, codes, conventions
understanding of critical approach to the creation and compilation of a 2,3,4
systematic and coherent body of knowledge and concepts gained from
a range of sources
a comprehensive understanding of critical analysis, research systems 2,3,4,6
and methods and evaluative problem-solving techniques
familiarity with sources of current and new research and knowledge 4,6
with integration of concepts from outside fields
Strand 2: Skills
technical, creative and analytical skills appropriate to solving specialized
problems using evidentiary and procedural based processes in 1,3,6
predictable and new contexts that include devising and sustaining
arguments associated with a field of work or discipline
evaluating, selecting and applying appropriate methods, procedures or 1,2,3,6
techniques in processes of investigation towards identified solutions
evaluating and implementing appropriate research tools and 2,4
strategies associated with the field of work or discipline
highly developed advanced communication and information 1,3,6
technology skills to present, explain and/ or critique complex and
unpredictable matters
Strand 3: Autonomy and Responsibility
can take responsibility for developing innovative and advanced 2,3
approaches to evaluating and managing complex and unpredictable
work procedures and processes, resources or learning
can manage technical, supervisory or design processes in 2,3
unpredictable, unfamiliar and varying contexts
can work creatively and/or effectively as an individual, in team 4,5,6
leadership, managing contexts, across technical or professional
activities
can express an internalized, personal view, and accept responsibility to 5,6,7
society at large and to socio- cultural norms and relationships
Strand 4: Role in Context
can function with full autonomy in technical and supervisory contexts 2,3,6,7
and adopt para-professional roles with little guidance
can take responsibility for the setting and achievement of group or
individual outcomes and for the management and supervision of the 2,3,6,7
work of others or self in the case of a specialization in field of work or
discipline
can participate in peer relationships with qualified practitioners and 2,3,4,5
lead multiple, complex groups
can take responsibility for managing the professional development 2,5,7
and direct mentoring of individuals and groups
Strand 5: Self-development
can self-evaluate and take responsibility for contributing to 2,4,5,7

professional practice, and undertake regular professional development
and/ or further learning
can manage learning tasks independently and professionally, in 2,5,6,7
complex and sometimes unfamiliar learning contexts
can contribute to and observe ethical standards 5,7
Graduates from the Medical Lab Sciences program will be prepared to pursue a
wide range of careers opportunities in
many fields including:
• Clinical laboratory generalists in hospitals, clinics or private laboratories.
• Clinical laboratory specialists working in areas such as microbiology,
hematology, blood bank, chemistry, molecular biology/DNA,
histocompatibility, immunology, and stem cell/bone marrow labs.
• Clinical laboratory supervisors or managers.
• Quality assurance and quality specialists in hospitals or industry (e.g.
pharmaceutical quality operations).
• Technical representatives, sales representatives or research and development
specialists in laboratory industries.
Program Overview
The program is designed to meet the objectives of the Department of Medical
Laboratory Sciences. A student undertaking this program should complete a total
of 134 credit hours distributed as follows:
BSc. in Medical Laboratory Sciences

UR CR PR Total
Total 24 24 86 134
The list of the University required courses and their descriptions are presented
in the introductory pages in this bulletin.

The 24 credit hours of mandatory college requirement courses are listed in the
College section of the Bulletin.

The MLS requires the 86 credit hours of mandatory courses listed in the table
below.
Course # Title CrHrs Pre-requisite
0501258 Molecular Genetics 4 0500150
0501253 Medical Microbiology 4 0500150
0501254 Histology 3 0500150
0501262 Immunology and Serology 4 0500160
0501264 Histopathological Techniques 3 0501254
0501265 Diagnostic Microbiology 4 0501253
0501372 Clinical Parasitology 3 0500150
0501359 Clinical Chemistry (1) 4 0501260
0501370 Hematology (1) 4 0500160
0501371 Phlebotomy Lab 1 Co: 0501370
0501362 Hematology (2) and Coagulation 4 0501370
0501363 Pathology 3 0501254
0501364 Clinical Chemistry (2) 4 0501359
0501365 Blood Banking 3 0501262
0501366 Urinalysis and Body Fluids 2 0501359
0501454 Practicum in Hematology 3 0501370
0501451 Practicum in Microbiology 3 0501265)
0501452 Practicum in Serology 2 0501262
0501453 Lab Management and Quality Assurance 3 0501364
0501460 Practicum in Clinical Chemistry 3 0501359
0501461 Practicum in Histopathology 2 0501264
0501462 Practicum in Blood Banking 3 0501365
0501463 Medical Virology 2 0501253
0501464 Medical Mycology 2 0501253
0501465 Student Project 3 0500450
Study Plan
The MLS program encompasses 134 credits hours that are spread over eight
semesters and could be completed in four years. The following distribution of
courses by semester facilitates student’s normal progression through the study
plan.
Year I, Level 1 (Freshman), Semester 1 , Fall (19 Credits)

0202121 English for Medical Sciences I 3
0500150 Biology 4
0302200 Fund. of Innovation & Entrep. 3
Year 1, Level 1 (Freshman), Semester 2, Spring (17 Credits)
0500160 Human Anatomy and Physiology 4
University Elective (1) 3
Year 2, Level 2 (Sophomore), Semester 3, Fall (18 Credits)

0501258 Molecular Genetics 4
0501253 Medical Microbiology 4
0501254 Histology 3
1426217 Organic Chemistry 4
Year 2, Level 2 (Sophomore), Semester 4, Spring (17 Credits)

0501260 Biochemistry 3
0501262 Immunology and Serology 4
0501264 Histopathological Techniques 3
Year 3, Level 3 (Junior), Semester 5 , Fall (18 Credits)

0501372 Clinical Parasitology 3
0501359 Clinical Chemistry (1) 4
0501370 Hematology (1) 4
0501371 Phlebotomy Lab 1
Year 3, Level 3 (Junior), Semester 6, Spring (16 Credits)

0501362 Hematology (2) and Coagulation 4
0501363 Pathology 3
0501364 Clinical Chemistry (2) 4
0501365 Blood Banking 3
0501366 Urinalysis and Body Fluids 2
Year 4, Level 4 (Senior), Semester 7, Fall (14 Credits)
0500450 Introduction to Research 3
0501454 Practicum in Hematology 3
0501451 Practicum in Microbiology 3
0501452 Practicum in Serology 2
0501453 Lab Management and Quality Assurance 3
Year 4, S Level 4 (Senior), Semester 8, Spring (15 Credits)

0501460 Practicum in Clinical Chemistry 3
0501461 Practicum in Histopathology 2
0501462 Practicum in Blood Banking 3
0501463 Medical Virology 2
0501464 Medical Mycology 2
0501465 Student Project 3
Course Description
The courses offered by the Medical Laboratory Sciences program are designated
as (0501ABC), where ABC represents the year, term and sequence as described
in the College Section.

The required core courses offered by the Medical Laboratory Sciences program
are described below.
0501253 Medical Microbiology 3-3-0:4

Prerequisite: 0500150 - Biology.
This course focuses on the basic microbiology concepts to MLT, with emphasis on
the general characteristics of prokaryotic cell, general properties of
microorganisms, bacteria, fungi, viruses, and protozoa. Methods of antiseptic
and microbial growth and antibiotic sensitivity. Students in practical sessions will
experience preparation of bacterial culture media, sterilization and antiseptic
techniques and an antibiotic sensitivity test.
0501254 Histology 2-3-0:3

Prerequisite: 0500150- Biology.
This course focuses on the study of microscopic structure of the human body.
The course will introduce the structure of human cells, basic tissues types and
organization including epithelial, connective, muscular and nervous tissues. This
is followed by the study of the microscopic structure of major organs and
systems of the human body. The relationship between structure and function is
addressed. The practical part of this course focuses on the microscopic
examination of tissues within different organs of the human body.
0501258 Molecular Genetics 3-3-4:0

Prerequisite: 0500150 – Biology
This course will examine the molecular basis of cellular processes, with emphasis
on gene structure and function, DNA replication, transcription and translation,
gene expression and regulation, genetic engineering and genetic diseases
which will be studied in theory and in the practical laboratory sessions.
Laboratory experiments are designed for the student to become familiar with
micro pipettes and reagent preparation for use in the preparation of agarose gels
to identify human DNA and RNA, plasmids after bacterial cell transformation,
PCR products and DNA that has been manipulated by restriction enzymes and
ligase for use in Southern blots.
0501262 Immunology and Serology 3-3-0:4

Prerequisite: 0500160 - Human Anatomy and Physiology.
Introduction to the basic concepts of immunology, types of immunity, the
immune response, the immune system, structure and function of antigens and
antibodies, immunopathology and clinical applications of the immunological
techniques in the modern diagnostic serology laboratory. Serologic laboratory
sessions will focus on principles of antigen-antibody reaction, and the principles
of serological procedures. Clinical serological analyses include examples of basic
techniques and correlation with disease and immunity.
0501264 Histopathological Techniques 2-3-0:3

Prerequisite: 0501254 – Histology.
Introducing the concepts and basics of different techniques used in tissue
preparation and staining procedures essential for microscopic detection,
recording and quantification of human cells and tissues in the
histology/pathology work. The practical part includes a thorough grounding in
all aspects of histological techniques used in tissue preparation for microscopic
examination. These include fixation, processing, embedding, using microtome to
cut tissue slices and then staining and examination of samples. Alternative
methods in tissue preparation such as frozen sections are also introduced.
0501265 Diagnostic Microbiology 3-3-0:4

Prerequisite: 0501253 - Medical Microbiology.
This course focuses on the principle of different methods of Lab diagnosis of
microorganisms as smear and wet methods, culture, biochemical, serological
molecular diagnostic methods. Practical sessions will cover laboratory methods
of isolation and identification of pathogenic microorganisms. Major emphasis is
on the collection and preparation of specimens and using rich, selective and
differential media. Other biochemical and serological methods for lab diagnosis
will also be used. General investigations will be carried out for urine, stool and
body fluids.
0501372 Clinical Parasitology 2-3-0:3

Prerequisite: 0500150 – Biology.
The course aims at familiarizing students with the basic concepts of Parasitology,
types of animal associations, adaptations to parasitic mode of life and evolution
of parasitism. Parasites life – cycles, infection, transmission, pathology,
symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and control of medically and economically
important parasites are the main emphasis of this course. The laboratory
sessions are designed to expose the students to the morphology of the different
developmental stages of medically and economically important parasites as well
as introducing the skills of proper laboratory procedures for collecting, handling,
diagnosing and identifying parasitic organisms.
0501359 Clinical Chemistry (1) 3-3-0:4

Prerequisite: 0501260 – Biochemistry.
This course is designed to introduce the student to the various analytical
techniques and methods used in the measurement of various parameters in the
blood and other body fluids, and to gain technical skills and knowledge of
interpretation of test results in health and disease states. The course mostly
covers routine laboratory investigations related to disorders of plasma proteins
and amino acids, kidney function, liver function, carbohydrate disorders, lipids
and lipoprotein abnormalities, pancreatic function, and gastrointestinal
disorders.
0501370 Hematology (1) 3-3-0:4

Prerequisite: 0500160 - Human Anatomy and Physiology.
Blood composition, hematopoiesis and its requirement, erythrocytes and their
disorders, hemoglobin and leukocytes structure and function are closely
examined. Students are expected to gain sufficient skills and knowledge in per-
forming procedures and laboratory techniques (manual and automated) used in
the investigation and diagnosis of various blood disorders.
0501371 Phlebotomy Lab 0-3-0:1

Co-requisite: 0501370 - Hematology (1).
The aim of this course is for students to gain sufficient technical skills in blood
collection. Students will be exposed to the different techniques and different
tools used in blood collection, and to the various types of containers used in the
clinical laboratory. Specimen handling, safety measures, and blood collection
complication are closely introduced.
0501362 Hematology (2) and Coagulation 3-3-0:4
Prerequisite: 0501370 - Hematology (1).
Introduces the student to malignant and non-malignant disorders of leukocytes
with emphasis on etiology, classification, and lab investigation of leukemias.
Major emphasis will also be on the mechanisms of hemostasis, coagulation, and
fibrinolysis in health and disease states. Routine and special procedures in
hematology and coagulation will be described and applied during the practical
part of the course.
0501363 Pathology 3-0-0:3

Prerequisite: 0501254 – Histology.
The goal of this course is to develop an understanding of the causes and
mechanisms of human diseases and associated alterations of structure and
function of tissues. This involves first, the general pathology during which cell
injury, adaptation, cell death, repair, inflammation, and neoplasia are
introduced. Then, diseases and tumors of general interest affecting different
body systems such as digestive, respiratory and female genital system and breast
are studied.

Prerequisite: 0501359 - Clinical Chemistry (1).
This course, which is a continuation of Clinical Chemistry (1), is designed to
introduce the student to more advanced topics in clinical chemistry, including
blood gases and acid-base balance, electrolytes, clinical endocrinology, tumor
markers, porphyrins, therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) and other subjects.
Students are expected to gain sufficient skills and knowledge in performing and
interpreting test results related to subjects covered in this course.
0501365 Blood Banking 2-3-0:3

Pre-requisite: 0501262 - Immunology and Serology.
The ABO, Rh, and other blood group systems and their clinical significance in
relation to blood donors selection and in preparation of blood components are
closely described. Technical procedures and investigations conducted in blood
banks such as blood donor selection, blood group typing, antibody screening,
cross matching and other procedures will be described fully in the practical
session of the course.
0501366 Urinalysis and Body Fluids 1-3-0:2

This course deals with the various types of body fluids and their composition in
health and disease states. Emphasis will be focused on sample collection,
processing and preservation as well as on routine and special tests performed
on these fluids for the diagnosis of many diseases. Body fluids studied in this
course include urine, CSF, synovial, serous, amniotic and others.
0501454 Practicum in Hematology 0-0-9:3
Prerequisite: 0501370 - Hematology (1).
Students in affiliated hospital laboratories in order to acquire technical and
practical experience in the various disciplines of Hematology and Coagulation.
Student activities and training performance will be evaluated by academic and
training supervisors.
0501460 Practicum in Clinical Chemistry 0-0-9:3

Allocated time of clinical hours will be spent by students in affiliated hospital
laboratories in order to acquire technical and practical experience in the various
disciplines of Clinical Chemistry. Student activities and training performance will
be evaluated by academic and training supervisors.
0501461 Practicum in Histopathology 0-0-6:2

Prerequisite: 0501264 - Histopathological Techniques.
laboratories in order to acquire technical and practical experience in the field of
Histopathology. Student activities and training performance will be evaluated by
academic and training supervisors.
0501451 Practicum in Microbiology 0-0-9:3

Prerequisite: 0501265 - Diagnostic Microbiology.
Students in affiliated hospital laboratories in order to acquire technical and
practical experience in the various disciplines of Microbiology. Student activities
and training performance will be evaluated by academic and training super-
visors.
0501452 Practicum in Serology 0-0-6:2

Prerequisite: 0501262 - Immunology and Serology.
laboratories in order to acquire technical and practical experience in the field of
diagnostic Serology. Student activities and training performance will be
evaluated by academic and training supervisors.
0501453 Lab Management and Quality Assurance 3-0-0:3

This is an integrated course of both laboratory management and quality
assurance in the clinical lab. The course describes the fundamental principles and
practices of management and supervision of clinical laboratory including
management of organizations, human resources, financial resources, and
laboratory operations. Concerning quality assurance, the course covers subjects
related to quality concepts and terminology, tools of quality monitoring and
assessment, data interpretation, and appropriate actions in response to QC
results.
0501462 Practicum in Blood Banking 0-0-9:3

Prerequisite: 0501365 - Blood Banking.
laboratories in order to acquire technical and practical experience in the various
field of Blood Banking. Student activities and training performance will be
evaluated by academic and training supervisors.
0501463 Medical Virology 2-0-0:2

The course introduces the basic principles of virology including definitions,
structure, nomenclature, classifications, modes of viral infection, viral diseases
and viral vaccines.
0501464 Medical Mycology 2-0-0:2

Survey of infectious diseases caused by fungi including their etiology,
epidemiology, histopathology, diagnosis, and treatment. Host-parasite
interactions and the environmental and molecular factors that contribute to
establishment of fungal disease in humans and animals will also be discussed.
0501465 Student Project 3-0:3

Prerequisite: 0500450 - Introduction to Research.
Introducing students to the instructions and guidelines used when a research
project is conducted, and exposing them to the proper methods used in writing
and presenting a scientific paper. Research projects in the field of clinical
laboratory will be carried out independently by students under the guidance and
supervision of faculty members.
Department of Medical Diagnostic Imaging
Personnel
Chairperson Professor Bashar Issa
Assistant Professor Mohamed M Abdelfatah Abuzaid, Wiam Elshami,

Entesar Dalah
Lecturer Leena R. David
Clinical Tutors Sura Majid, Zarmeena Noorajan, Asma Mohamed

Abdi, Wijdan Attia Hamad
Lab Supervisor Mawadah Mubarak
Vision
The Department of Medical Diagnostic Imaging (MDI) aims to become a focal
point in providing the highest quality of education, research, and consultation in
the field of Medical Diagnostic Imaging at the national and regional levels.
Mission
The Department of Medical Diagnostic Imaging mission is to provide high-quality
education; to prepare Medical Diagnostic Imaging graduates to participate in
and contribute professionally to their societies, in healthcare and medical
imaging profession.
Values
Excellence: College community pursues excellence, bonded by a spirit of
cooperation and mutual assistance.
Professionalism: College community respects and adheres to the standards of
professional performance, practice and behavior.
Innovation and Creativity: College community supports an environment that
encourages individuals to address opportunities and threats through innovative
and creative avenues.
Cultural Respect and Sensitivity: College community supports an environment
that recognizes, encourages and respects cultural diversity and differences in
thought and culture to enhance the richness of the academic environment.
Goals
1) Graduate students with knowledge base required to practice Medical
Diagnostic Imaging effectively and safely.
2) Graduate students with effective communication, management, and
leadership, problem-solving/ critical thinking skills that provide
compassionate patient care.
3) Graduate students who value the importance of professional development
to patient care and medical imaging field through life-long learning and
meet the needs of the Medical Imaging community.
Graduate Profile
1) Knowledge and understanding

a) Evaluate routine procedures to assess the performance of radiographic
and fluoroscopic imaging modalities and initiate corrective action as
necessary
b) Apply the knowledge of basic life sciences (Anatomy, Physiology,
Pathology, and Image Interpretation)
c) Assess the performance of the CT, BMD, and mammographic units and
initiate corrective action as necessary
d) Appraise the digital image receptors and initiate corrective action as
necessary
e) Assess the performance of accessory equipment and initiate corrective
action as necessary
f) Evaluate the integrity of protective apparel and devices and initiate
corrective action as necessary
g) Determine and select parameters for performing procedures on a
radiographic unit
h) Examine the performance of film processing equipment and initiate
corrective action as necessary
i) Apply radiation safety practices to patients, technologists, staff, care
givers and the general public
j) Analyze image for quality and diagnostic purposes and adjust
parameters for additional images
k) Examine the routine procedures that support continuous quality
improvement (Quality Assurance and Quality Control)
2) Patient and Population Care

a) Operate imaging modality for digital-analog image acquisition
consistent with the procedure and the patient’s condition
b) Provide a safe environment to minimize the risk of adverse events to
patient and staff
c) Transport patient safely using equipment based on patient’s physical
and cognitive status and resources available
d) Implement immobilization techniques based on age, physical and
cognitive status of patient and type of procedure
e) Assess, monitor and respond to the patient’s therapeutic and
supportive devices to ensure patient safety and comfort
f) Ensure the patient’s needs are met prior to release from the
technologist’s care
g) Follow established protocols when handling and disposing of
contaminated and bio-hazardous materials
h) Adhere to protective environmental protocols for patients with
compromised immunity and/or antibiotic resistant organisms
i) Adhere to transmission-based precautions for airborne, droplet and
contact modes of transmission
3) Communication
a) Establish patient rapport
b) Use various forms of communication to provide/obtain relevant,
accurate and complete information
c) Exchange information regarding details of the procedure with patients
and their support persons to enable them to make informed decisions
d) Assess and respond to cultural, ethnic, linguistic, religious, and socio-
economic variables affecting communication
e) Utilize Picture Archiving Communication System (PACS) for purposes of
image display, networking, archival and retrieval
4) Management and Leadership

a) Prioritize workflow to optimize patient outcomes
b) Monitor inventory of materials and supplies
c) Manage change within the evolving healthcare system
5) Health Education and Community Services

a) Educate individuals on radiation risks
b) Consult with medical radiation personnel as required
c) Exchange knowledge/skills with other members of healthcare teams to
promote collaborative practice
d) Provide clinical instruction guidance and evaluation for students
6) Professionalism
a) Practice patient care in a manner that protects the patient’s legal rights
b) Practice in accordance with national association and provincial
regulatory body’s legislation requirements
c) Provide a diagnostic / therapeutic impression to health care
professionals to assist in patient care management
d) Demonstrate respect and sensitivity in both patient and professional
interactions
e) Present a professional appearance and manner
7) Critical and Creative Thinking
a) Apply critical thinking and problem-solving strategies to ensure best
practices
b) Participate in research for the purpose of evidence-based decision
making
8) Lifelong learning
a) Participate in professional development
9) Clinical Skills
1) Perform imaging procedure of the Skeletal System
• Upper limb (finger, hand, wrist, forearm, elbow, humerus, shoulder, clavicle,
ACJ, scapula)
• Lower limb (toe, foot, ankle, calcaneus, leg, knee, femur, hip, pelvis)
• Vertebral column (CS, DS, LS, sacrum, coccyx, SIJ, scoliosis series)
• Axial skeleton, sternum, ribs
• Head, skull, sinuses, facial bones, orbits, nasal bone, TMJ
• Bone age
2) Perform imaging procedure of the digestive system
• Non-contrast procedure of the abdomen
• Esophagus, small bowel, large bowel
• ERCP
3) Perform imaging procedure of the respiratory system
• Respiratory system
• Soft tissue neck
• Chest
4) Perform imaging procedure of the urinary system
• Non-contrast of the KUB
• Intravenous Urography
• Ascending Urethrogram, Micturition Cystography
5) Perform imaging procedure of the reproductive system
• Male and female reproductive system
• Hysterosalpingography (HSG)
• Participate in mammographic imaging procedure
6) Imaging procedure for dental studies
• Participate in dental imaging procedures
7) Imaging procedure for bone mineral density
• Perform bone mineral density imaging procedures
8) Perform imaging procedure in computed tomography
• Computed tomographic imaging procedures
9) Imaging procedure for vascular/interventional studies
• Participate in vascular/interventional imaging procedures
10) Imaging procedures in Magnetic Resonance Imaging
11) Imaging procedures in Nuclear Medicine
Program Learning Outcomes (PLO)

1) Acquire a broad base of health sciences knowledge, understanding, and
skills, as well as depth in Medical Diagnostic Imaging related sciences.
2) Experience appropriate modern methods of teaching, learning, and
assessment.
3) Be able to apply knowledge and understanding in careers in Medical
Diagnostic Imaging.
4) Be able to demonstrate competent Medical Diagnostic Imaging skills in
a variety of settings.
5) Develop a range of skills including knowledge of information
technology, independent learning, critical thinking, problem solving,
verbal and written communication, time management, presentation
skills and teamwork.
6) Be able to participate effectively in research activities in the
community.
7) Be able to demonstrate leadership to provide effective and efficient
Medical Diagnostic Imaging service to patients based on latest
knowledge and changing needs of the Medical Imaging community.
8) Develop an appreciation and understanding of the ethical and social
issues important to the health sciences and Medical Diagnostic Imaging.

Alignment of National Qualifications Framework strands with the Program
Learning Outcomes
NQF Outcomes PLO

Knowledge
specialized factual and theoretical knowledge and an understanding of the
boundaries in a field of work or discipline, encompassing a broad and coherent 1
body of knowledge and concepts, with substantive depth in the underlying
principles and theoretical concepts
an understanding of allied knowledge and theories in related fields of work or
disciplines and in the the case of professional disciplines including related 1
regulations, standards, codes, conventions
understanding of the critical approach to the creation and compilation of a
systematic and coherent body of knowledge and concepts gained from a 2
range of sources
a comprehensive understanding of critical analysis, research systems and 5

methods and evaluative problem-solving techniques.
Familiarity with sources of current research and knowledge with the 6
integration of concepts from related fields.
Skill
Technical, creative and analytical skills appropriate to solving specialized
problems using evidentiary and procedural-based processes in predictable 3
and new contexts that include devising and sustaining arguments associated
with a field of work or discipline.
Evaluating, selecting and applying appropriate methods, procedures or 4

techniques in processes of investigation towards identified solutions.
evaluating and implementing appropriate research tools and strategies 5,6

associated with the field of work or discipline
Highly developed advanced communication and information technology skills 5

to present, explain and / or critique complex and unpredictable matters.
Autonomy and responsibility
can take responsibility for developing innovative and advanced approaches to
evaluating and managing complex and unpredictable work procedures and 2
processes, resources or learning
can manage technical, supervisory or design processes in unpredictable,
unfamiliar and varying contexts 4
can work creatively and/or effectively as an individual, in team leadership, 5

managing contexts, across technical or professional activities
can express an internalized, personal view, and accept responsibility to society 7

at large and to socio-cultural norms and relationships
Role in context
can function with full autonomy in technical and supervisory contexts and 5
adopt para-professional roles with little guidance
can take responsibility for the setting and achievement of group or individual
outcomes and for the management and supervision of the work of others or self in 7
the case of specialization in the field of work or discipline
can participate in peer relationships with qualified practitioners and lead
multiple, complex groups 7
can take responsibility for managing the professional development and direct 7
mentoring of individuals and groups
Self-development
can self-evaluate and take responsibility for contributing to professional
practice, and undertake regular professional development and/ or further 5
learning
can manage learning tasks independently and professionally, in complex and 2

sometimes unfamiliar learning contexts
can contribute to and observe ethical standards 4
Graduates from the Medical Diagnostic Imaging programme may work as:
• Radiologic Technologist/ Radiographers.
• Medical diagnostic imaging department managers
• Application specialists in medical equipment companies
• Educators in the academic institute
• Administrators
• Researchers
The Bachelor of Science in Medical Diagnostic Imaging (BSc) program prepares

the graduate to pursue masters and Doctoral degrees in the field.
Program Overview
The Medical Diagnostic Imaging program is designed to satisfy the mission of the
Department of MDI in order to produce qualified and competent health
professionals. The program of BSc consists of three plans: four-year basic
program, two-year bridging program - track A and three-year bridging program
- track B.
Basic Program
The requirements of the BSc program in MDI is summarized in the table below
and described in detail thereafter.
BSc. in Medical Diagnostic Imaging (BSc MDI)

UR CR PR Total
Elective Courses 9 - 3 12
24 l 24 89 137


The 24 mandatory credit hours college Mandatory courses are listed in the
College section of the Bulletin.

The basic MDI program requires 89 credit hours of coursework distributed into
two categories, 86 credits program requirements and 3 credits electives.
A. Core courses
The table below lists the courses that encompass 86 credits hours of MDI
program core requirements.
Course # Title Cr.Hrs Prerequisites/

Co. requisite
0505254 Anatomy (1) 4 Pre: 0500160

1430281 Physics for Medical Diagnostic 4 Pre: 1430107
Imaging Co: 0502256
0502256 Introduction to Medical Diagnostic 3 Pre: 0500161,
Imaging 1430107, 0500160
Co: 0502254, 1430281
0502254 Patient Care and Management (1) 2 Pre: 0500160
Co: 0502256, 1430281
0502264 Patient Care and Management (2) 3 Pre: 0502254
0502266 Skeletal Radiography 4 Pre: 0502256, 0505254
Co: 0502269, 0502258
0505265 Anatomy (2) 4 Pre:0505254

0502258 Skeletal Radiography Clinical 3 Pre: 0502256, 0505254
Practice Co: 0502266, 0502269
0502269 Radiobiology and Radiation 2 Pre: 0502256, 1430281
Protection
0502358 Medical Imaging Equipment 3 Pre:0502256
0502356 Radiographic Technique 4 Pre: 0502266, 0502258
Co: 0502372
0502372 Radiographic Techniques Clinical 5 Pre: 0502266, 0502258

Practice Co: 0502356
0502359 Radiographic & Cross Sectional 2 Pre: 0505265
Anatomy
0502362 Computed Tomography 3 Pre: 0502269
0502369 Digital Imaging 3 Pre: 0502256
0502366 Special Radiographic Technique 3 Pre: 0502356, 0502372
Co: 0502367
0502367 Special Radiographic Techniques 5 Pre: 0502372

Clinical Practice Co: 0502366
0502473 Radiologic Pathology and Image 2 Pre: 0502359
Interpretation
0502455 Picture Archiving and 3 Pre: 0502369
Communication System
0504260 Leadership & Management in 2
Health Profession
0502457 Medical Imaging Clinical Practice 5 Pre: 0502362
(1)
0502472 Nuclear Medicine 3 Pre: 0502269
0502452 Magnetic Resonance Imaging 3 Pre: 0502356
0502459 Ultrasonography 3 Pre: 0502356
0502466 Research Project 2 Pre: 0500450
0502467 Medical Imaging Clinical Practice 6 Pre: 0502457
(2)
B. Elective courses
The following courses are offered by the MDI program and other departments
as electives. Students must be aware that not all courses on the list will be
available every semester. More courses may be proposed in the future, based
on demand. Students are required to choose 3 credit hours from this list.

0502268 Seminar in Medical Diagnostic Imaging 1
0507101 Health Awareness and Nutrition 3
Study Plan (Basic)

The MDI program encompasses 137 credits hours that are spread over eight
semesters and could be completed in four years. The following distribution of
plan.
Year I, Semester 1 Fall semester (16 Credits)

Course # Title Cr.Hrs Prerequisites
0202121 English for Medical Sciences 1 3
0500150 Biology 4
1426105 Chemistry for Health Sciences 3 4
Year I, Semester 2 Spring semester (17 Credits)

Course # Title Cr.Hrs Prerequisites
Introduction to Information Technology
1411100 (English) 3
1430107 Physics for Health Sciences 4
Year 2, Semester 3 Fall semester (19 Credits)

0505254 Anatomy (1) 4 0500160
Introduction to Medical Diagnostic 0500160 0500161
0502256 Imaging 3 1430107
0502254 Patient Care and Management (1) 2 0500160
1430281 Physics for Medical Imaging 4 1430107
Year 2, Semester 4 Spring semester (19 Credits)
0505265 Anatomy (2) 4 0505254
0502264 Patient Care and Management (2) 3 0502254
0502266 Skeletal Radiography 4 0502256 , 0505254
0502258 Skeletal Radiography Clinical Practice 3 0502256, 0505254
0502269 Radiobiology and Radiation Protection 2 0502256, 1430281
Year 3

0502358 Medical Imaging Equipment 3 0502256
0502369 Digital Imaging 3 0502256
0502356 Radiographic Techniques 4 0502266 , 0502258
0502372 Radiographic Techniques Clinical Practice 5 0502266 , 0502258
Fundamentals of Innovation &
0302200 Entrepreneurship 3
Year 2, Se

Radiographic & Cross Sectional 0505265
0502359 Anatomy 2
0502362 Computed Tomography 3 0502269
0502366 Special Radiographic Techniques 3 0502356 , 0502372
Special Radiographic Techniques 0502372
0502367 Clinical Practice 5
Department Elective 3
0502452 Magnetic Resonance Imaging 3 0502356
Picture Archiving and Communication 0502369
0502455 System 3
0502459 Ultrasonography 3 0502356
0502457 Medical Imaging Clinical Practice (1) 5 0502362

0502472 Nuclear Medicine 3 0502269
Leadership & Management in Health
0504260 Profession 2
Radiologic Pathology and Image 0502359
0502473 Interpretation 2
0502466 Research Project 2 0500450
0502467 Medical Imaging Clinical Practice (2) 6 0502457
Bridging Plan - Track A

This track is designed to meet the needs of Professionals with 3-year Diploma
who wish to build on their previous education and experience. It addresses the
pressing need for advanced education resulting from the significant technical
and clinical advances that have occurred in medical imaging in recent years.
Students will gain education in digital imaging, Computed Tomography,
Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, and in research. A
bachelor level education prepares them for professional challenges. Completion
of this plan will expand the options available to professionals in their career.
Students in this plan may study full-time or part-time. Track A is designed for
students entering the program with a 3-year diploma. A total of 73 credit hours
must be completed at the University of Sharjah which takes 2 years. The study
plan is developed for full-time students. Students studying part-time should plan
their course of study in consultation with their academic advisor.
Bridging Plan - Track A
UR CR PR Total
Total 9 6 58 73

Each student must successfully complete 9 credit hours of University required
courses encompassing: three elective courses selected one from each of
domains 4, 5 and 6. Refer to the College of Health Sciences Section in this Bulletin
for the list of courses in these domains.

This category consists of two Mandatory courses encompassing 6 credit hours
listed in the table below.


The MDI Bridging program – Track A requires 58 credit hours of program courses
distributed into two categories, 58 credits requirements and 3 credits electives.
A. Core courses
The following table lists the 58 credit hours encompassing the required core
courses.

0502269 Radiobiology and Radiation Protection 2
0502267 Skeletal Radiography Clinical Practice 5
0502372 Radiographic Techniques Clinical Practice 5
Radiographic and Cross Sectional
No pre-requisites
0502359 anatomy 2
0502366 Special Radiographic Techniques 3
0502369 Digital Imaging 3
0502367 Special Radiographic Techniques Clinical 5
Practice
0502264 Patient Care and Management (2) 3
Picture Archiving and Communication
0502455 System 3
Radiologic Pathology and Image
0502362 Computed Tomography 3
0502457 Medical Imaging Clinical Practice (1) 5
0502472 Nuclear Medicine 3
0502452 Magnetic Resonance Imaging 3
0502459 Ultrasonography 3
B. Elective courses
The MDI Bridging program – Track A requires one elective, three credit hours
course to be chosen from the list presented in the elective course section of the
basic MDI program requirements.
Study Plan
The MDI Bridging program – Track A encompasses 73 credits hours that are
spread over four semesters and could be completed in two years. The following
distribution of courses by semester facilitates student’s normal progression
through the study plan.
Year 1 (Junior), Semester 1, Fall semester (19 Credits)

Year 1 (Junior), Semester 2, Spring semester (18 Credits)

0502359 Radiographic & Cross Sectional Anatomy 2
0502367 Special Radiographic Techniques Clinical 5
Practice
Year 2 (Senior), Semester 3 Fall semester (17 Credits) Year Two (Senior)
Picture Archiving and Communication
0502455 System 3
Year 2 (Senior), Semester 4, Spring semester (19 Credits)

Bridging Plan - Track B

This track is designed to meet the needs of professionals with less than 3-year
Diploma who wish to build on their previous education and experience. It
addresses the pressing need for advanced education resulting from the
significant technical and clinical advances that have occurred in medical imaging
in recent years. Students will gain further education in digital imaging, Computed
Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, and
research.
A bachelor level education prepares radiographers for professional challenges.

Completion of this plan will expand the options available to professionals in their
career
Students in this track may study full-time or part-time. Track B is designed for
students entering the program with less than 3-year diploma. A total of 99 credit
hours must be completed at University of Sharjah which takes 3 years. The study
plan is developed for full-time students. Students studying part-time should plan
their course of study in consultation with their academic advisor.
Bridging Plan - Track B
UR CR PR Total
Total 15 10 74 99

The BSc. Program in MDI requires 15 credits of University requirements
distributed as follows.
A. Mandatory courses
This category consists of the following 6 credit hour courses:

0202121 English for Medical Sciences 3
0302200 Fundamentals of Innovation & Entrepreneurship 3
B. Elective courses
Each student must successfully complete 9 credit hours of University electives
encompassing three courses, one from each of domains 4, 5 and 6. Refer to the
College of Health Sciences Section in this Bulletin for the list of courses in these
domains.

The 10 credit hours courses listed in the following table are required for all
students in the Bridging Plan - Track B.


This category consists of 74 credit hours in two components: Mandatory, and
Electives.
A. Mandatory courses
This component consists of 71 credit hours encompassing the courses listed in
the following table.
0502358 Medical Imaging Equipment 3
0504260 Leadership & Management in health profession 2
0505254 Anatomy (1) 4
0505265 Anatomy (2) 4
0502359 Radiologic & Cross Sectional Anatomy 2 No Pre
0502366 Special Radiographic Techniques 3 requisite
0502367 Special Radiographic Techniques Clinical Practice 5
0502473 Radiologic Pathology and Image Interpretation 2
0502455 Picture Archiving and Communication System 3
B. Elective courses
The MDI Bridging program – track B requires one elective course with three
credit hours need to be chosen from the list presented in the elective course
section of the basic MDI program requirements.
Study Plan
The study plan consists of 99 credit hours distributed over six semesters that may
normally be completed in three years. The following distribution of courses by
semester facilitates student’s normal progression through the study plan.
Year 1, Semester 1, Fall semester (19 Credits)
0505254 Anatomy (1) 4
0500160 Human Anatomy & Physiology 4
Year 1, Semester 2, Spring semester (15 Credits)

0505265 Anatomy (2) 4

0502358 Medical Imaging Equipment 3
0502372 Radiographic Techniques Clinical
Practice 5
0302200 Fundamentals of Innovation &
Entrepreneurship 3

0502359 Radiologic & Cross Sectional Anatomy 2
Special Radiographic Techniques Clinical
0502367 Practice 5
Picture Archiving & Communication
0502455 System 3

Leadership & Management in health
0504260 profession 2
Course Descriptions
Courses that are offered by the Medical Diagnostic Imaging program are
designated (0502ABC) where ABC represents the year, term and sequence as
described in the College Section.
Core Courses
0502256 Introduction to Medical Diagnostic Imaging (2-3-0:3)

This course provides the foundation for all following Medical Diagnostic Imaging
courses. It covers the field of Medical Diagnostic Imaging Technology, and it will
provide the student with an understanding of the role of diagnostic imaging in
health care. Content is also designed to provide an overview of the practitioner's
role in the healthcare delivery system. Principles, practices, and policies of the
healthcare organization(s) are examined and discussed in addition to the
professional responsibilities of the Medical Imaging Specialist (MIS).
0502254 Patient Care and Management (1) (2-0-0:2)

This course forms basics to acquire interpersonal skills, knowledge to provide
quality patient care by understanding the varying physical and psychological
needs of patients and their family. Students also will be introduced to the
standards in radiographic practice, ethical principles, medical laws, safety in the
imaging department that provide a theoretical base for students’ subsequent
Clinical Practicum
0502264 Patient Care and Management (2) 2-3-0:3)

This course deals with the care of the patient in the Medical Imaging
Department, including intravenous techniques, contrast agents and nursing
procedures common to the radiology department. Departmental organization
and issues of practice in an imaging department will be examined, together with
medico-legal issues and local rules of regulation governing practice.
0502266 Skeletal Radiography (2-6-0:4)

This course begins the theoretical and practical experience in the fundamentals
of practical radiography. It develops the skills necessary for the examination of
patients and for producing actual radiographs. This course provides practical
experience of the theory of Skeletal Radiography. It teaches the skills necessary
for the examination of patients, and for producing actual radiographs.
0502258 Skeletal Radiography Clinical Practice (0-0-9:3)

The student will be introduced to practical radiography, initially under close
supervision, progressing to more independent operation under the supervision
of clinical instructors, to provide the opportunity to discover how to image
various anatomical areas utilizing different types of radiographic equipment. The
student will be introduced to practical radiography, initially under close
supervision, in order to be prepared to function clinically as a radiologic
technologist and to give the student the opportunity to practice patient care
techniques, principles of film storage in the darkroom and to provide the patent
the optimum of protection.
0502269 Radiobiology and Radiation Protection (2-0-0:2)

This course provides information on radiation protection, including hazards and
biological effects of ionizing radiation. The information on radiation protection
will enable the student to ensure safe practice of radiological technology, for
both patient and operator.
0502358 Medical Imaging Equipment (2-3-0:3)

This course provides a review of the basic concepts of the construction and
operation of modern medical imaging apparatus. A simple x-ray machine will be
examined in details to provide an understanding of the basic components of the
system as well as construction and design of modern x-ray tubes, special
radiographic procedures, mobile radiographic equipment, and fluoroscopy. Also,
this course provides practical exercises and laboratory experiments, which will
demonstrate the features of radiographic x-ray systems and introduce the
student to the concept of quality control to ensure that the equipment is
functioning safely and correctly.
0502369 Digital Imaging (2-3-0:3)
This course introduces students to quality control issues, components, principles
and operation of conventional, computed radiography, digital radiography, and
digital dynamic imaging systems found in diagnostic radiology. The course
involves practical work, where film processor and accessory equipment, film
screen combination and castes, computer radiography and image plate, and
digital dynamic radiography will be utilized and examined.
0502356 Radiographic Techniques (2-6-0:4)

This course completes the theoretical studies of the fundamentals of practical
radiography. It continues to develop the foundations of the skills necessary for
the examination of patients, and for producing diagnostic quality radiographs.
This course provides practical experience of the theory of the axial skeleton and
skull.
0502372 Radiographic Techniques Clinical Practice (0-0-15:5)

The student will be at this stage progressing to more independent operation
under the supervision of clinical instructors, oriented into different areas of
radiology. It allows the students to clinically practice theoretical knowledge
gained related to general X-ray procedures, patient care and radiation protection
techniques.
0502359 Radiologic & Cross Sectional Anatomy (0-6-0:2)

This course relates images on radiographs, and from other imaging modalities to
basic anatomical knowledge. It develops a fundamental understanding related
to radiographic positioning and techniques. The course also provides an
awareness of common anomalies, which may be encountered in general
radiographic practice.
0502366 Special Radiographic Techniques (3-0-0:3)

This course covers special procedures in the medical imaging department for
urinary system and gastrointestinal system, dental radiography, Operation
Theatre and Mammography.
0502367 Special Radiographic Technique Clinical Practice (0-0-15:5)

Progressess to more independent clinical practice under the supervision of
clinical instructors, the student will be oriented to different areas in the radiology
department including special radiographic imaging procedures.
0502473 Radiologic Pathology and Image Interpretation (0-6-0:2)

This course is a survey of medical and surgical diseases with emphasis placed on
radiographic manifestations of diseases processes, alteration of radiographic
techniques to compensate for the presence of disease.
0502455 Picture Archiving and Communication System (2-3-0:3)
This course introduces to Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS)
and its role in medical diagnostic imaging. Also it covers the fundamentals of
computing, networking, DICOM, image acquisition, workflow, RIS, HIS, Image
Compression, Digital Image visualization and Voice recognition. In the practical
sessions, students will practice on PACS to fully grasp the theoretical part. A small
project of developing PACS and Tele-radiology will be carried out.
0502362 Computed Tomography (2-3-0:3)

This course provides the knowledge of CT as it relates to physics, image display,
quality control and radiation protection, CT scanner components and operating
principles. The course provides the students with the theory for image
reconstruction techniques and examination planning. Skill development in the
operation of computed tomographic equipment, focusing on routine protocols,
image quality, and quality assurance and radiation protection. The course
schedule will be designed so the students will spend time to practice the
techniques and protocols at the lab.
0502457 Medical Imaging Clinical Practice (1) (0-0-15:5)

Progressing to more independent operation under the supervision of clinical
instructors, the student will be oriented to different areas in the radiology
department including special imaging procedures and Computed Tomography.
0502472 Nuclear Medicine (2-3-0:3)

This course provides information about radionuclide imaging. It includes all
aspects of nuclear medicine such as Instrumentation, Radiochemistry,
Radiopharmacology, and the Clinical applications for Central Nervous System,
Endocrine System, Respiratory System, Cardiovascular System. This course will
provide the student an essential requirement to begin working in a Nuclear
Medicine department. It offers the basis for further advancement in the field.
0502452 Magnetic Resonance Imaging (2-3-0:3)

This course provides the student with a complete theoretical knowledge of
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), where the student will be familiar with MRI
image acquisition, analysis and manipulation as well as performing basic routine
MRI procedures, It will also prepare the student so that with the further study
will be ready to acquire international recognition as registered MRI
technologists.
0502459 Ultrasonography (2-3-0:3)

This course provides the students with basic concepts and terminology, as well
as scanning protocols and techniques for the ultrasound examination of different
body parts, together with sufficient practice (Medical Imaging Clinical Practice
(2) course) to enable them to play a useful role in the health system, and to
prepare them, so that with further study they will be ready to acquire
international recognition as registered ultrasound technologist.
0502466 Research Project (2-0-0:2)

This course encourages the MDI students to search for questions related to their
field, it will provide them with experience on writing, presenting and publishing
a research paper and it would facilitate the development of radiological research
both at the University and within the community. A research project will be
undertaken.
0502467 Medical Imaging Clinical Practice (2) (0-0-18:6)

Students are expected to progress to the more independent operation and
function as a clinically competent Medical Imaging Specialist. In this course, the
student will spend most of the clinical practice in the advanced imaging
modalities such as MRI, Ultrasound and Nuclear Medicine
Elective Courses
The elective courses offered by the MDI program are described below.
0502265 Introduction to Radiology (2-0-0:2)

This course provides an insight into the field of Radiology, including Radiography,
Computed Tomography, Ultrasound, MRI, and Radionuclide imaging. Further,
medical images of different body systems will be introduced and discussed.
0502268 Seminar in Medical Diagnostic Imaging (1-0-0:1)

This course simulates real seminar environment. It consists of a variety of
presentations on Medical Diagnostic Imaging topics. This course will enable
students to acquire communications and critiques skills as well as it will allow
them to build self-confidence to formulate and ask scientific questions.
Department of Nursing
Personnel
Chairperson Wegdan Bani issa
Associate Professor Wegdan Bani issa
Assistant Professor Nabeel Al Yateem, Muhammad Arsyad Subu,

Maha Salah Ismail (Visiting)
Lecturers Randa Fakhry, Mini Sarah Abraham
Clinical Tutors Hanan Zekri Al Tawil, Mona Al Tamimi, Amina Al

Boloshi, Janisha Kavumpurath, Sarah Hatahet
Vision
The Department of Nursing aspires to become an influential and distinguished
academic institution through education, scholarly activity and research that
advances the nursing profession and promotes the health of the community.
Mission
The mission of the Department of Nursing is to prepare competent graduates
and future leaders of the profession and to actively promote the health and well-
being of the society.
Goals
The goals of the Department of Nursing are to:
1) Provide quality nursing education with a strong emphasis on providing
culturally competent care and fostering critical thinking skills.
2) Prepare competent nurse graduates to meet the needs of the healthcare
sector.
3) Foster community engagement through collaborative activities.
4) Develop the nursing profession through scholarly research activities.
Graduate Profile

1. Recognizes the importance of health, behavioral, social, and basic
sciences in the nursing profession.
2. Uses theories of communication, counseling, interpersonal
relationship, and teamwork in clinical practice.
3. Develops an awareness of the central role of information technology
and its applications in nursing and health care.
4. Distinguishes between different health care delivery systems within the
UAE, regionally and globally.
5. Relates the basic concepts in nursing to the paradigm of the nursing
profession.
6. Describes various diseases, pathophysiological changes, and various
treatment modalities.
7. Recognizes the importance of developments in nursing and related
disciplines.
8. Demonstrates ability to utilize research findings in various clinical
settings.
9. Discusses the importance of and application of nursing theories and
other related theories.
10. Recognizes the importance of evidence-based practice as applied to the
nursing profession.
11. Recognizes and responds to ethical dilemmas and issues as they relate
to the nursing profession.
12. Demonstrates an awareness of legislations, laws, and regulations of
nursing practice.
2) Patient and population care

1. Assesses the health needs of individuals, groups, families, and
communities using an integrated assessment approach.
2. Manages physical, mental, psychosocial and spiritual health through
working with clients to implement planned care.
3) Communication
1. Demonstrates accurate documentation of patient’s conditions.
2. Uses appropriate channels of referral.
3. Works effectively with other members of the health care team.
4. Takes appropriate health history from the patient.
5. Communicates with patients and families effectively.
4) Management and leadership

1. Demonstrates effective managerial and leadership skills in the provision
of quality nursing care.
2. Introduces changes that contribute to the improvement of health care
services.
3. Applies management theories in various health care settings, such as
crises, time, and risk management theories
4. Demonstrates ability to manage human and financial resources.
5. Contributes to the development of policies and procedures related to
nursing practice.
6. Demonstrates effective leadership skills, such as motivating employees
and self, team building, decision-making, and problem solving.
7. Supervises subordinates and delegates responsibilities as appropriate.
8. Uses critical thinking in the provision of care.
5) Health education and community services

1. Conducts family and community health assessment as well as
educational needs assessment.
2. Recognizes factors affecting the health of individuals, families and
communities.
3. Takes appropriate action for the promotion of client’s health.
4. Coordinates and implements health education effectively.
5. Utilizes information from various resources for planning health
promotion and health education activities.
6. Demonstrates the ability to use teaching aids.
7. Develops an awareness of the emerging community health problems.
8. Develops an awareness of multidisciplinary collaboration between
various health care disciplines.
6) Professionalism
1. Maintains confidentiality and respects the client’s right to privacy.
2. Applies ethical principles in the provision of nursing care.
3. Responds to instances of unsafe practice to safeguard the client’s
health.
4. Applies the principles of safe practice.
7) Critical and creative thinking

1. Develops ability to think analytically, critically and reflectively.
2. Develops ability to integrate professional knowledge into nursing
practice.
8) Lifelong Learning
1. Maintains healthy lifestyle and health promotion practices.
2. Demonstrates ability to speak in public/presentation skills.
3. Becomes aware of professional organizations and advanced learning
opportunities.
4. Develops skills in electronic communication and data processing.
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN),
the graduate will have the following competencies and be able to:
1) Integrate knowledge, skills and values from the liberal arts, sciences,
humanities and nursing theories to provide holistic, competent and safe
care for individuals, families and communities within a multicultural society.
2) Utilize the nursing process (assess, diagnose, plan, implement, evaluate) as
a framework in caring for individuals, families, communities and populations
across the health care continuum in diverse settings.
3) Appraise and synthesize evidence-based practice guidelines and research
findings to improve patient outcomes.
4) Demonstrate effective therapeutic and inter-professional communication in
the provision of high quality safe nursing care.
5) Use health informatics and patient care technology in the management of
patient care.
6) Collaborate with other healthcare professionals by working dependently,
independently and interdependently to deliver patient-centered care to
individuals, families, and communities.
7) Implement effective leadership and management skills including motivating
employees and self-mentoring, conflict management, introducing change,
decision-making and delegation responsibilities.
8) Demonstrate accountability and responsibility for life-long learning and
professional skills.
9) Employ ethical principles, legislations, and regulations related to nursing
practice in the UAE and globally.
National Qualifications Frame (NQF)

The following matrix shows the alignment of the Program Learning Outcomes
with the Emirates National Qualifications Framework strands.
Outcomes PLO
Knowledge
Specialized factual and theoretical knowledge and an understanding of the
principles and theoretical concepts.
An understanding of allied knowledge and theories in related fields of work 1
or disciplines and in the case of professional disciplines including related
regulations, standards, codes, conventions.
Understanding of critical approach to the creation and compilation of a 2
systematic and coherent body of knowledge and concepts gained from a
range of sources.
A comprehensive understanding of critical analysis, research systems and 2
methods and evaluative problem-solving techniques.
Familiarity with sources of current and new research and knowledge with 3
integration of concepts from outside fields
Skill
problems using evidentiary and procedural based processes in predictable 2
Evaluating, selecting and applying appropriate methods, procedures or 2
Evaluating and implementing appropriate research tools and strategies 3
associated with the field of work or discipline.
Highly developed advanced communication and information technology skills 4,5
to present, explain and/ or critique complex and unpredictable matters.
Can take responsibility for developing innovative and advanced approaches 1,3, 7, 8
to evaluating and managing complex and unpredictable work procedures and
processes, resources or learning.
Can manage technical, supervisory or design processes in unpredictable, 1,2, 6, 7
unfamiliar and varying contexts
Can work creatively and/or effectively as an individual, in team leadership, 4, 6
managing contexts, across technical or professional activities.
Can express an internalized, personal view, and accept responsibility to 8,9
society at large and to socio- cultural norms and relationships.
Role in context
Can function with full autonomy in technical and supervisory contexts and 4, 6, 7
adopt para-professional roles with little guidance.
Can take responsibility for the setting and achievement of group or individual
outcomes and for the management and supervision of the work of others or 6, 7
self in the case of a specialization in field of work or discipline.
Can participate in peer relationships with qualified practitioners and lead 6,7
multiple, complex groups.
Can take responsibility for managing the professional development and direct 7,8
mentoring of individuals and groups.
Self-development
Can self-evaluate and take responsibility for contributing to professional 8
practice, and undertake regular professional development and/ or further
learning.
Can manage learning tasks independently and professionally, in complex and 8
sometimes unfamiliar learning contexts.
Can contribute to and observe ethical standards. 9
Employment opportunities abound for graduates with a Bachelor of Science in
Nursing (BSN) due to the high demand for nurses in the UAE and worldwide.
Graduates from the program are employed as general nurses providing direct
healthcare to patients, families, and communities. Graduates may assume
various roles in nursing practice, education, leadership and management, and
research.
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program combines theory and practice
to prepare nurses to work in a wide variety of settings, including hospitals, clinics,
schools and communities.
The nursing program offers two streams leading to the Bachelor of Science in
Nursing (BSN): the basic stream (BSN), a four-year stream open to high school
graduates and the bridging stream (RN-BSN) open to registered nurses with a
diploma degree in nursing; this may be done on a full-time or a part-time basis.
The department of nursing is launching a master’s degree in critical care in the
near future to satisfy an expressed need for this specialization in the UAE.
Following is a description of the program structure for both streams
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

The program is designed to meet the objectives of the Department of Nursing. A
student undertaking this program should complete a total of 137 credit hours
distributed as follows:
BSc. in Nursing
UR CR PR Total
Elective Credits 12 - - 12
Total 24 24 89 137
This component consists of 24 credits hours of university-required courses, 12
mandatory and 12 elective credits. These are described in the introductory pages
of this catalogue.

Students are required to complete 24 mandatory credit hours of college-
required courses. Description of these courses appears in the College of Health
Sciences section of the catalogue.
The current basic BSN program encompasses 89 credit hours of the program
requirements listed in the table below.

0503251 Physical Assessment 4 0500160; Co: 0503253
0503253 Pathophysiology 3 0202121; 0500160
0503252 Advanced Communication 3
0503260 Fundamentals of Nursing 5 0503251
0503261 Psychosocial Aspects in Health 3
Professions
0503350 Adult Health Nursing (1) 3 0503260; 0503262;
Co: 0503351
0503351 Adult Health Nursing (1)/Practicum 4 0503260; Co: 0503350
0503352 Maternity and Newborn Health Nursing 3 0503260; 0503262;
Co: 0503353
0503353 Maternity and Newborn Health 2 0503260; Co: 0503352
Nursing/Practicum
0503364 Adult Health Nursing (2) 3 0503350; 0503351
Co: 0503361
0503361 Adult Health Nursing (2)/Practicum 5 0503350;0503351
Co: 05003364
0503362 Pediatric Health Nursing 3 0503350; 0503351
Co: 0503363
0503363 Pediatric Health Nursing/ Practicum 2 0503350; 0503351
Co: 0503362
0503454 Critical Care Nursing 3 0503364
Co: 0503451
0503451 Critical Care Nursing/ Practicum 5 0503364; 0503363
Co: 0503454
0503452 Family and Community Health Nursing 3 0503263; 0503362;
Co: 0503453
0503453 Family and Community Health 2 0503363; Co: 0503452
Nursing/Practicum
0503460 Mental Health Nursing 3 0503261; 0503252;

Co: 0503461
0503461 Mental Health Nursing/ Practicum 2 0503252; Co: 0503460
0503462 Ethical and Legal Issues in Health 3
Professions
0504260 Leadership and Management in Health 2
Professions
0503351; 0503364;
0503463 Consolidation of Nursing Practice 5 0503352; 0503362;
0503453; 0503461
Study Plan
The updated study plan starting the fall 2016-2017 is as follows:
Year 1, Fall Semester 1 (16

0500150 Biology 4
Year 1, Spring Semester 2 (17 Credits)

1411100 Introduction to Information Technology 3
Year 2, Fall Semester 1 (16Credits)
0503251 Physical Assessment 4 0500160
0503253 Pathophysiology 3 0500160 + 0202121
0503250 University Elective (2) 3

0503260 Fundamentals of Nursing 5 0503251
Year 3, Fall Semester 1 (18 Credits)

0503350 Adult Health Nursing (1) 3 0503260 + 0503262
0503351 Adult Health Nursing Practicum (1) 4 0503260
0503352 Maternity and Newborn Health Nursing 3 0503260 + 0503262
0503353 Maternity and Newborn Health Nursing / Practicum 2 0503260

0503361 Adult Health Nursing / Practicum (2) 5 0503350 + 0503351
0503362 Pediatric Health Nursing 3 0503350 + 0503351
0503363 Pediatric Health Nursing / Practicum 2 0503350 + 0503351
0503364 Adult Health Nursing (2) 3 0503350 + 0503351
Year 4, Fall Semester 1 (16 Credits)

0503451 Critical Care Nursing / Practicum 5 0503364 + 0503361
0503452 Family and Community Health Nursing 3 0503263 + 0503362
0503453 Family and Community Health Nursing / Practicum 2 0503363
0503454 Critical Care Nursing 3 0503364 + 0503361

0503460 Mental Health Nursing 3 0503261 + 0503252
0503461 Mental Health Nursing / Practicum 2 0503252
0503463 Consolidation of Nursing Practice 5 0503350,0503352,
0503362,0503364
0503453, 0503454
Course Description
Courses offered by the department of nursing are designated (0503ABC) where
ABC represents the year, term and sequence as described in the College Section.
Core Courses
The basic program in nursing includes core courses only. Descriptions of these
courses are given below.
0503251 Physical Assessment (3-3-0:4)

Prerequisite: 0500160 - Hu- man Anatomy and Physiology. Co-requisite:
0503253 – Pathophysiology
This course is designed to help students learn and apply principles and skills used
in the comprehensive health assessment of individual adults. History taking, and
physical examination techniques are presented through lectures, seminars, self-
instruction modules, and audiovisuals and supervised laboratory practice.
0503350 Adult Health Nursing (1) (3-0-0:3)

Prerequisites: 0503260 - Fundamentals of Nursing and 0503262 - Clinical
Pharmacology. Co-requisite: 0503351 - Adult Health Nursing (1) / Practicum.
This course examines the actual and/or potential physiological alterations and
psychosocial impact on adult/elderly patients. Concepts of illness, illness
prevention, health promotion, and rehabilitation are presented in the context of
a healing and caring nursing practice. Assessment strategies, diagnostic
procedures, and pharmacological principles are integrated into the nursing
process using problem-based learning approach.
0503252 Advanced Communication (3-0-0:3)
Prerequisite: None.
In this course, the learner, as a health care professional, studies and understands
the role and functions of group process with emphasis on the interpersonal
relationships and advanced therapeutic communication techniques, conflict
resolution and transcultural communication. This course also addresses
communication skills relevant to the assessment of individuals, and families.
0503260 Fundamentals of Nursing (3-6-0:5)

Prerequisite: 0503251 – Physical Assessment.
The course is designed to teach students basic clinical skills to prepare them for
the clinical setting. The course includes basic nursing skills such as vital signs,
personal hygiene, nutrition, elimination, body mechanics, and patient safety.
Students are required to demonstrate the skills in the clinical skills laboratory.
0503352 Maternity and Newborn Nursing (3-0-0:3)

Prerequisite: 0503260 - Fundamentals of Nursing and 0503262 - Clinical
Pharmacology. Co-requisite: 0503353 Maternity & Newborn Nursing /
Practicum.
This course introduces the students to the physiological and psychosocial
aspects of women's health throughout the childbearing age. The healthcare
needs of the mother, newborn, and family constitutes the major emphases of
this course. Using the problem-based learning approach, the management of
normal and high-risk conditions in the pre- natal, labor and delivery, and
postpartum stages is explored.
0503353 Maternity and Newborn Nursing / Practicum (0-0-6:2)

Prerequisite: 0503260 - Fundamentals of Nursing. Co-requisite: 0503352 -
Maternity and Newborn Nursing.
This course introduces students to the care of pregnant women during antenatal,
labor and delivery, and postnatal period. The course enables students to use the
nursing process as a framework to assess mothers and newborns, identify actual
and potential nursing diagnoses, plan for and implement goal-directed nursing
interventions, and critically evaluate the plan's effectiveness. Emphasis is placed
on acquisition of skills relevant to the course expected outcomes and
competencies.
0503364 Adult Health Nursing (2) (3-0-0:3)

Prerequisite: 0503350 - Adult Health Nursing (1) and 0503351 - Adult Health
Nursing (1) / Practicum. Co-requisite: 0503361 - Adult Health Nursing (2) /
Practicum.
This course is a continuation of Adult Health Nursing I (0503350). The course
focuses on the emergent needs of adult/elderly patients with co-morbidities,
acute and chronic health conditions. Using a holistic nursing care approach,
disease management and health promotion strategies are incorporated in the
care of adult/elderly patients. Assessment strategies, diagnostic procedures, and
pharmacological principles are integrated into the nursing process using
problem-based learning approach.
0503361 Adult Health Nursing (2) / Practicum (0-0-15:5)

Nursing (1) / Practicum. Co-requisite: 0503364 - Adult Health Nursing (2).
This course complements 0503364 - Adult Health Nursing (2). The course
integrates the holistic care modalities in planning and implementing nursing
interventions to meet the healthcare needs of adult/elderly patients in special
units. Essential competencies including clinical judgment, teamwork,
professional behaviors, therapeutic communication and utilization of the
nursing process as a framework for nursing practice are emphasized throughout
the course in supervised clinical settings.
0503362 Pediatric Health Nursing (3-0-0:3)

Prerequisites: 0503350 - Adult Health Nursing (1) and 0503351 - Adult Health
Nursing (1) / Practicum. Co requisites: 0503364 - Adult Health Nursing (2) and
0503363 - Pediatric Health Nursing / Practicum.
This course focuses on the essentials of nursing management of children with
developmental, psychological, environmental and health-related problems. The
course introduces students to growth and development, health promotion, and
disease prevention as relevant to children. The nursing process, along with
problem-finding/solving, and peer persuasion strategies are utilized to analyze
selected clinical case studies.
0503363 Pediatric Health Nursing / Practicum (0-0-6:2)

Prerequisites: 0503350 - Adult Health Nursing (1) and 0503351 - Adult Health
Nursing (1) / Practicum. Co requisite: 0503362 - Pediatric Health Nursing.
This course provides the opportunity for application of the nursing concepts
pertinent to children and their families as they deal with common acute and
chronic health problems. The course focuses on the application of the nursing
process to assess children, identify actual and potential nursing diagnoses, plan
for and implement goal-directed nursing interventions, and evaluate the plan's
effectiveness. Emphasis is placed on acquisition of skills relevant to the
theoretical component of this course in supervised clinical settings.
0503454 Critical Care Nursing (3-0-0:3)

Nursing (2). Co requisite: 0503451 - Critical Care Nursing / Practicum.
This course introduces students to the care of patients with life-threatening
conditions. The course focuses on the integration of knowledge and skills
required to provide holistic and safe nursing care to critically ill adults/elderly
patients in critical care settings. The course includes an introduction to critical
care nursing with physical assessment skills, diagnostic procedures,
pharmacological interventions, and nutritional measures integrated throughout
the content areas. The emphasis is on critical thinking and nursing process as a
framework for practice.
0503452 Family and Community Health Nursing (3-0-0: 3)

Prerequisite: 0503263 - Health Education and Health Promotion and 0503362 -
Pediatric Health Nursing. Co requisite: 0503453 - Family and Community Health
Nursing / Practicum.
The course introduces the scope of family and community health nursing
including the essentials of family dynamics, family life cycle, developmental
tasks, family and community assessment, and factors that influence family
health. This course enables the students to assess physical, social, cultural,
environments, identify population at risk, implement, and evaluate appropriate
primary health care nursing interventions in partnership with community and
health agencies. Health promotion, and disease prevention concepts are
integrated in the course content through problem- based learning approach.
0503453 Family and Community Health Nursing / Practicum (0-0-6:2)

Prerequisite: 0503362 - Pediatric Health Nursing. Co requisite: 05053452 -
Family and Community Health Nursing.
The course applies the basic principles of community health care in the care of
family and community. In supervised community healthcare settings. The course
focuses on essential topics pertinent to primary health care, schools, industries,
Maternal Child Health Centers, and other community resources.
0503460 Mental Health Nursing (3-0-0:3)

Prerequisite: 0503252 - Advanced Communication. Co requisite: 0503461 -
Mental Health Nursing / Practicum.
This course presents basic information in psychiatric mental health. It also
explores the nature and scope of mental health and illness, treatment and
preventive measures. Students will have the opportunity to master these
concepts through concurrent clinical rotations. This course of study will build
upon the eight threads or competencies: Critical Thinking, Technical Skills,
Therapeutic Communication, Leadership/Management, Time Management /
Organization, Professional Behavior, Caring, and Utilizing the Nursing Process.
The content of the course is delivered through selected clinical cases in a
problem-based format.
0503461 Mental Health Nursing / Practicum (0-0-6:2)

Prerequisite: 0503252 - Advanced Communication. Co requisite: 0503460 -
Mental Health Nursing.
This course provides the opportunity for nursing practice in the community and
in acute and chronic health care institutions with an emphasis on maintenance
and restoration of mental health. Students are provided the opportunity to work
with individuals and families experiencing stress responses, maladaptive and
severe behavioral disorders.
0503463 Consolidation of Nursing Practice (0-0-15:5)

Prerequisites: 0503350 - Adult Health Nursing (1); 0503364 - Adult Health
Nursing (2); 0503352 - Maternity and Newborn Health Nursing; 0503362 -
Pediatric Health Nursing; 0503453 - Family and Community Health; and
0503454 - Critical Care Nursing. Co requisites: 0503460 - Mental Health Nursing
and 0503461 - Mental Health Nursing/Practicum.
The clinical course allows students to consolidate their knowledge and skills in
desired/selected clinical settings. Students are supervised by clinical preceptors
from the service in areas such as medical, surgical, pediatrics, maternity, and
critical care. Students are expected to work independently through preceptor
ship model.

This course provides students the opportunity to apply knowledge of the
research process to the investigation of health-related research question.
Students will work with their research advisors to finalize the development of a
scientifically sound and feasible research proposal with emphasis on the study
design, data collection tools, forms, and procedures. In addition, students will
conduct the research project, enter and analyze data, write a research report,
and present the findings of their research study. Emphasis is placed on steps of
the research process including: literature review, study design, sampling; data
collection, and analysis, interpretations and dissemination of research findings.
RN-BSN Program
This program is designed to meet the needs of nurses who wish to build on their
previous education and experience. Completion of the program will expand the
options available to them within the nursing career. Students in this program
may study on full-time or part-time basis. The study plan is developed for full-
time students. Students studying on part- time basis should plan their course of
study in consultation with their department advisor. The three clinical practicum
courses could be done in the student’s own work place with prior agreement
between the two institutions. Students are given advanced credit hours for their
nursing diploma program and must then complete a total of 72 credit hours
BSc. in Nursing - Bridging / Post Diploma Program (72 Credit Hours)

UR CR PR Total
Elective Credits 9 - 9
Total 12 6 54 72
II. Mandatory requirement

This category includes one English course.
Course no Course title CrHrs Prerequisite

0202121 English for Medical Sciences 3 -
A. University electives
Each student must successfully complete 9 credit hours of University electives in
three courses chosen from each of the three domains 4, 5 and 6. The list of the
University required courses and their descriptions is presented in the College of
Health Sciences section of this catalogue.
B. College Requirements
The six credit hours of College requirements are listed in the table below:
Course # Course title CrHrs Prerequisite

0504252 Biostatistics 3 -
The current Post Diploma Bridging BSN Program consists of the 54 credit hours
of core courses listed in the table below.

0501257 General Microbiology 3
0503253 Pathophysiology 3
Professions
0503365 Clinical Practicum 1B 4 0503252;
0503366
0503366 Advanced Health Assessment 4
0504260 Leadership and Management in Health 2
Professions
0504362 Epidemiology and Population Health 3
0503262 Clinical Pharmacology 3
0503455 Clinical Practicum 2B 4 0503365;
0503263
0503465 Clinical Practicum 3B 4 0503470
0503469 Nursing Theories: Foundation for 3
Professional Practice
0503462 Ethical & Legal Issues in Health 3
Professions
0503472 Contemporary Issues in Nursing Practice 4
0503473 Evidence Based Practice 2 0500450
Study Plan
The updated study plan for the Post Diploma Bridging Program BSN starting in
the fall of 2016-2017 is summarized below.
Year I, Level 1, Semester 1 , Fall (19 Credits)

0503366 Advanced Health Assessment 4
Year 1, Level 1, Semester 2, Spring (18 Credits)

0503365 Clinical Practicum 1B 4
0504362 Epidemiology and population Health 3
Year 2, Level 2, Semester 3, Fall (16 Credits)

0501257 General Microbiology 3
0503469 Nursing Theories: Foundation for Professional Practice 3
University Elective(2) 3
Year 2, Level 2, Semester 4, Spring (19 Credits)

050-3468 Research Project 3
0503472 Contemporary Issues in Nursing Practice 4
0503473 Evidence Based Practice 2
Course Description
The post-diploma bridging program toward a BSN requires core courses only.
0503252 Advanced Communication 3-0-0:3

Prerequisite: None.
In this course, the learner, as a health care professional, studies and understands
the role and functions of group process with emphasis on the interpersonal
relationships and advanced therapeutic communication techniques, conflict
resolution and trans-cultural communication. This course also addresses
communication skills relevant to the assessment of individuals, and families.
0503366 Advanced Health Assessment 3-3-0:4

Prerequisite: None.
This course focuses on the development of health assessment knowledge and
skills required to provide care to
individuals, families and communities. The skills of physical assessment will be
emphasized in this course.
0503365 Clinical Practicum 1B 0-0-12:4

Prerequisites: 0503252 - Advanced Communication and 0503366 - Advanced
Health Assessment.
An applied nursing practice course which focuses on the integration of research
theory and concepts in a variety of health care settings. This course will promote
the development of independent decision-making and allow application of
knowledge in an area of particular interest to the student.
0503469 Nursing Theories: Foundation for Professional Practice 3-0-0:3

Pre-requisites: None.
This course introduces students to theoretical foundations of nursing as a
profession, as well as the process of theory evolution and knowledge
development in nursing. Throughout the course, students will be introduced to
the main theories relevant to the nursing profession with extra emphasis placed
on middle range theories due their relative applicability to clinical practice.
Theory analysis to determine its relevance and applicability in nursing practice,
education, and management is of main concern to this course. This course will
thus empower students with the necessary knowledge and skills to compare,
contrast and utilize various theoretical perspectives, and critically apply nursing
theories in their settings.

Prerequisite: 0503365 - Clinical Practicum 1B.
This course provides an applied nursing practice experience in a community-
based health care setting with an emphasis on skill development in health
promotion, health education and community assessment.

Prerequisite: 0503455 - Clinical Practicum 2B.
This nursing course promotes the integration of theory with nursing practice in
a variety of health care settings. The selective clinical setting provides the
opportunity for students to pursue personal learning objectives and to examine
issues and concepts relevant to their role as practitioners, educators, or
administrators.
0503473 Evidence Based Practice 3-0-0:3

Prerequisite: 0500450 Introduction to Research
This course is intended to expand and update students’ knowledge of evidence-
based practice. This course will layout the foundations for evidence-based
practice and outline its process. Students are expected to formulate clinical
questions related to their area of practice (PICOT), search the relevant literature,
critically appraise the existing evidence, and prepare evidence-based practice
guidelines to improve practice. Students are expected to present guidelines for
healthcare professionals at clinical sites to allow for feedback.
0503468 Research Project 3-0-0:3

Prerequisites: 0500450 - Introduction to Research.
This course provides students the opportunity to apply knowledge of the
research process to the investigation of health-related research question.
Students will work with their research advisors to finalize the development of a
scientifically sound and feasible research proposal with emphasis on the study
design, data collection tools, forms, and procedures. In addition, students will
conduct the research project, enter and analyze data, write a research report,
and present the findings of their research study. Emphasis is placed on steps of
the research process including: literature review, study design, sampling; data
collection, and analysis, interpretations and dissemination of research findings.
0503472 Contemporary Issues in Nursing Practice 4:0:0:4

Prerequisite: None
This course introduces the students to the status of nursing in the UAE health
care system. Perspectives to be explored include social, political, organizational,
and legal/ethical factors affecting nursing as a profession. The continuing debate
about the essence of nursing including professional issues concerning practice,
education, research, management, and health care policy will be examined.
Current issues will be critically analyzed in relation to their influence on the
nursing profession and nursing practice. The focus is learning the context of
nursing to promote professional development and growth. Peer persuasion
strategies through debates, are utilized to analyze the content of the course and
share their experiences in actual practice.
Department of Health Services Administration
Personnel
Chairperson Syed Azizur Rahman,
Associate Professor Ashraf Zaghloul,
Assistant Professor Amina Mohammed Al-Marzouki, Michael E. Otim
Vision
The Department of Health Services Administration (HSA) aims to be a leader in
Health Services Administration in the Gulf region, ensuring high-quality
educational, training and research opportunities
Mission
The Department of Health Services Administration strives to:
1) Offer an internationally recognized program to equip graduates with solid
planning, and management skills in health services administration.
2) Provide practical knowledge of handling complex health sector,
administration, management, organizations and financial issues.
3) Prepare graduates to become independent health services researchers, so
that they can make national and global research contributions, while
developing international collaborations.
4) Seek collaboration with and cooperation of regional and international
organizations, in addition to academic institutions affiliated with health
services administration.
Values
The core values of the department of Health Services Administration are to
maintain equal opportunity, ensure highest level of professionalism, improving
quality, creativity and achieving regional, global leadership in health services
administration.
Goals
1) To provide specialized high quality, intellectually challenging education and
training that prepares our future graduates as critical thinkers and
independent life-long learners in order to effectively integrate into their
roles and be prepared for their future responsibilities as health services
managers and leaders.
2) To equip students with necessary skills to contribute to the growing body of
knowledge in health services research observing ethical standards in
preparation for higher degrees within a stimulating and supportive
environment.
3) To familiarize students with the latest advances in their field of work in order
to continuously seek out opportunities to advance their competencies in
these areas.
4) To prepare students for the effective integration into their future roles as
health services managers and leaders through access to adequate
preparatory training sites in a variety of health care settings and situations.
Graduate Profile
1) Knowledge and Understanding

1. Apply knowledge about administrative and managerial theories as
they relate to problem solving within health care organizations.
2. Utilize new knowledge and skills effectively to health services
administration settings.
3. Apply marketing concepts and knowledge to enhance organizational
effectiveness.
4. Utilize various technologies to access and manage information in a
variety of settings.
5. Apply a firm grasp of the fundamentals of epidemiology and the
distribution of disease in the community he/she serves.
6. Utilize the fundamentals of biostatistics to analyze the data available
at the healthcare facilities.
7. Apply the relevant tools to identify the site and causes of medical
errors at healthcare facilities
8. Assess changes in healthcare and community needs.
9. Discuss different determinants of population health and effective
strategies to manage their impact. 10.Describe the roles and
responsibilities of managers and supervisors in healthcare
organizations.
10. Develop and maintain proper competencies to manage information
systems in health care organizations
11. Utilize appropriate strategies/tools for solving complex administrative
problems.
2) Communication
1. Communicate to peers; clients, and other health staff new
developments, changes and department/clinical needs.
2. Utilize communication skills to work enable him/her on
multidisciplinary projects.
3. Attain the ability to express fluently utilizing scientifically sound
knowledge of the specialty when communicating with higher
administrative circles and scientific meetings or health forums.

1. Demonstrate leadership skills.
2. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to improve health care
delivery systems.
3. Plan, implement, and evaluate health programs geared towards
pertinent health problems in the community.
4. Use policies, procedures and standards as a guide to professional
practice and behavior.
5. Organize and lead quality teams to find to find solutions for problems
present at health care facilities.

1. Recognize the importance of educated population for better health
status
2. Maintain the ability to lead in the community, and a willingness to
engage in constructive public discourse and to accept social and civic
responsibilities
5) Professionalism
1. Contribute to profession by sharing information and knowledge with
clients, peers, and health professionals through effective verbal and
written communications.
2. Possess high standards of integrity and self-discipline, and a positive
attitude to the professional responsibilities.
3. Participate in ongoing educational activities to enhance personal
growth and professional practice.
4. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to improve health care delivery
systems.

1. Develop ideas projects that contribute to the enhancement of health
care practice.
2. Employ analytical and critical thinking skills to improve effectiveness
and quality in the workplace, as well as in
3. the field.
4. Utilize appropriate strategies to contact appraisals and evaluations of
recommended programs and projects that serve organizations.
5. Attain the capacity for creativity and originality, intellectual integrity,
respect for truth and for the ethics of research and scholarly activity.
6. Apply quantitative methods when examining, describing, analyzing and
solving administrative problems
7. Guide teams through evidence-based problem-solving strategies and
creative thinking to find alternatives for
8. problems present at health care facilities.
9. Design and implement methodological surveys for needs assessment
concerning the health problems present in the community
7) Lifelong learning
1. Maintain the desire to be able to continue to learn independently after
graduation
2. Participate in ongoing educational activities to enhance personal
growth and professional practice.

1. Advocate for health needs of individuals and communities.
2. Assess changes in health care and community needs.
3. Plan, implements, and evaluate health programs geared towards
pertinent health problems in the community.
Program Learning Outcomes

1) Apply knowledge gained from program allied and core courses to perform
the skills required for an entry level position or graduate study.
2) Use critical thinking skills and appropriate strategies to gain insights, make
informed decisions, and arrive at new solutions to complex care processes
in diverse health care settings and situations.
3) Lead and manage innovative multidisciplinary efforts for improving the
effectiveness of the health care delivery system.
4) Develop and maintain proper competencies in use of various technologies
and to access and manage information systems in a variety of health care
settings.
5) Develop scientifically sound knowledge of the specialty and fluency in
communicating with higher administrative circles and scientific meetings or
health forums.
6) Adopts the emerging roles and responsibilities of managers and supervisors
in a wide variety of health care settings and situations.
7) Demonstrate an understanding of their integral role in the health care
system and the organization and interaction of its various components.
8) Maintain the desire to be able to continue to learn independently after
graduation and a positive attitude to their professional responsibilities.
9) Possess high standards of integrity and self-discipline, with the capacity for
creativity, originality, and observing ethics principles in their work.
National Qualification Framework (NQF)

Outcomes PLO
Knowledge
boundaries in a field of work or discipline, encompassing a broad and 1
coherent body of knowledge and concepts, with substantive depth in the
underlying principles and theoretical concepts
an understanding of allied knowledge and theories in related fields of work 1
understanding of critical approach to the creation and compilation of a 2
range of sources
a comprehensive understanding of critical analysis, research systems and 2
methods and evaluative problem-solving techniques
familiarity with sources of current and new research and knowledge with 2
Skill
problems using evidentiary and procedural based processes in predictable 3, 4
and new contexts that include devising and sustaining arguments
associated with a field of work or discipline.
Evaluating, selecting and applying appropriate methods, procedures or 3, 4
evaluating and implementing appropriate research tools and strategies 5
Highly developed advanced communication and information technology 4
skills to present, explain and/ or critique complex and unpredictable
matters.
can take responsibility for developing innovative and advanced approaches 6
to evaluating and managing complex and unpredictable work procedures
and processes, resources or learning
can manage technical, supervisory or design processes in unpredictable, 6
can work creatively and/or effectively as an individual, in team leadership, 6
can express an internalized, personal view, and accept responsibility to 6
Role in context
can function with full autonomy in technical and supervisory contexts and 7, 3
individual outcomes and for the management and supervision of the work 7, 3
of others or self in the case of a specialization in field of work or discipline
can participate in peer relationships with qualified practitioners and lead 3
multiple, complex groups
can take responsibility for managing the professional development and 7, 3
direct mentoring of individuals and groups
Self-development
can self-evaluate and take responsibility for contributing to professional 8
learning
can manage learning tasks independently and professionally, in complex 8, 9
and sometimes unfamiliar learning contexts
The HSA program prepares students for entry level managerial positions in a
variety of health care settings, including, but not limited to hospitals, health
centres, and health insurance organizations. The program emphasizes on the
integration of scientific knowledge into the practice of health service
administration in a variety of health care settings. The program provides its
graduates with knowledge, problem-solving and life-long learning skills,
professional competencies and basic principles necessary for success in a
constantly evolving industry of healthcare. Additionally, it prepares them for
graduate level education in health service administration.
Program Overview
The (HSA) program is one of the first programs to become initiated in the college.
The program started in 1999 being the first undergraduate health services
administration program in the Gulf region. So far, 116 students have graduated
from the program since its initiation. To obtain a Bachelor of Science degree in
Health Service Administration, the student must complete a total of 134 credit
hours. These hours span University, College and Department requirements. The
allocation of the credit hours is shown in the following table.
B Sc. In Health Services Administration (134 Credit Hours)

UR CR PR Total
Total 24 24 86 134

The list of the 24 mandatory College required courses and their descriptions are
presented in the introductory pages of the College of Health Sciences section in
this bulletin.

This component consists of 86 credit hours of courses, 80 credit hours of which
are mandatory courses and 6 credit hours are elective courses.
Core requirements
The HSA core courses are listed in the table below.
Course Course Name CrHrs Prerequisites

#
0301210 Accounting (1) 3
0504251 Computer Applications for Healthcare Managers 3 1411100
0504261 Health Economics 3 0504250
0504262 Management in Primary Healthcare 3 0504250
Introduction to Management Information Systems for
0504263 3 1411100
Health Ser- vices Administration
0504350 Healthcare Terminology and Classifications 3 0504250
0504351 Hospital Management 3 0504250
0504352 Healthcare Delivery Systems 3 0504250
0504353 Materials Management 3 0504261
0506352 Occupational Health and Safely 3
0302315 Introduction to Management Science 3
0504360 Health Information systems 3 0504350
0504361 Human Resources Management in Health 3 0504351
Organization
0504450 Planning in Health Services 3 0504351
0504451 Quality Management in Healthcare 3
0504452 Seminars in Health Services Administration 3 Co: 0504453
0504453 Orientation to Health Service Organizations 3 0504361; Co:
Seminars
0503462 Ethical and Legal Issues in Health Professional 3
0504460 Practicum in Health Services Administration 7 0504453
0504461 Marketing in Health Services 3 0504450
Electives requirements
The student is allowed to choose two elective courses from the list given in the
table below.
Course # Course Name CrHrs Prerequisites

0301130 Personal Finance 3
0211321 Professional, Social and Ethical Issues in Computer 3
Science
0506200 Introduction to Environmental Health 3 0500160
Study Plan
The study plan for the HSA program requires the completion of 134 credit hours
distributed over eight semesters that may be normally completed in four years
as follows.
0201102 Arabic Languages 3
0500161 Introduction to the Health Sciences 2
0500150 Biology 4
1426105 General Chemistry for HS 4

1430111 General Physics for HS 4
University Elective Requirements E (1) 3

0301210 Accounting (1) 3
0504251 Computer Applications for Healthcare Managers 3
University Elective 3

0504261 Health Economics 3
0504262 Management in Primary Healthcare 3
0504263 Introduction to Management Information Systems for 3
Health Ser- vice Administration
0504350 Healthcare Terminology and Classifications 3
0504351 Hospital Management 3
0504352 Healthcare Delivery Systems 3
0504353 Materials Management 3
0506352 Occupational Health and Safely 3

0302315 Introduction to Management Science 3
0504362 Epidemiology and Population Health 3
0504360 Health Information system 3
0504361 Human Resources Management in Health Organization 3

0504450 Planning in Health Services 3
0504451 Quality Management in Healthcare 3
0504452 Seminars in Health Services Administrations 3
0504453 Orientation to Health Service Organizations 3

0504460 Practicum in Health Services Administration 7
0504461 Marketing in Health 3
Course Description
Courses offered by the HSA program start with (0504ABC) where ABC represents
the year, term and sequence as described in the College Section.
Core Courses
Descriptions of the core courses are given below:
0504251 Computer Applications for Healthcare Managers 3-0-:3

Prerequisite: 1411100 - Introduction to IT (English).
This course is designed to give students a basic understanding of the
fundamental systems and applications of information technology as it applies to
healthcare executives and managers. The course will show managers how to use
the power of computer technology to increase their productivity. Focus will be
on computer applications that managers will need to enhance their
performance.
0504261 Health Economics 3-0-0:3

Prerequisite: 0504250 - Introduction to Health Services Administration.
The course provides students with an understanding of the major economic
forces and issues involved in the health care system that are of relevance for
health care administrators. This course examines the health care industry, sup-
ply and demand for health services, production of health, relationship between
health and health care, health insurance, government programs, supply and
demand for physicians, nurses, drugs, and technology, hospitals, and the role of
insurance, government, professional groups, and for-profit and not-for-profit
providers in health care markets. Topics include the supply and demand for health
services, markets for health professionals, health insurance, health care costs,
cost Inflation, uniqueness of health care, and health care markets.
0504262 Management in Primary Healthcare 3-0-0:3

The student examines the different activities performed at the primary
healthcare level, team composition, and basic elements offered by all ministries
of health. The course also enables students to better plan, develop, manage and
evaluate programmes, promote health and prevent disease.
0504263 Introduction to Management Information Systems for Health Service

Administration (3-0-0:3)
Prerequisite: 1411100 - Introduction to IT.
The course provides coverage of Management Information Systems and
Information Technology. It provides a foundation on how to use, understand and
manage Information Technology, their architecture and to support business
operations and objectives and improve managerial decision making.
http://www.sharjah.ac.ae/academic/business/ mis/courses/index.htm
Management Information Systems (MIS) Courses.
0504350 Healthcare Terminology and Classifications (3-0-0:3)

The course introduces students to the structure and components of medical
terms: prefixes, suffixes and word roots and how to break down a medical term
by simply knowing the meaning of its components. In addition the course intro-
duces students to the structure and use of health care terminologies,
classifications, and coding schemes, with special emphasis on International
Classification of Diseases (ICD), Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System
(HCPCS), Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes (LOINC), Current
Procedural Terminology (CPT), NANDA’s Nursing Diagnoses, Nursing Intervention
Classification (NIC), Nursing Outcomes Classification (NOC), National Drug Code
(NDC), Common Dental Terminology (CDT), Systematized Nomenclature of
Medicine (SNOMED) and other relevant terminologies and classifications.
0504351 Hospital Management (3-0-0:3)

This course introduces the student to the complex organization of hospitals and
to the internal operations, processes, roles, management techniques,
information needs and technology utilization in the different components of
hospital system. The integration of functions and information of different
departments to achieve effectiveness and efficiency is discussed.
0504352 Health Care Delivery Systems (3-0-0:3)

The course covers the system’s approach in health; the resources that comprise
the health care system and how they operate. The sociological, historical and
organizational factors that influence the development of the health care system
as well as the international models of health care systems.
0504353 Materials Management (3-0-0:3)

Prerequisite: 0504261 - Health Economics.
The course covers the major principles of materials management and
organization in healthcare facilities. It will detail the analysis of the basic
materials functions such as inventory control, purchasing, storing, and receiving
supplies and equipment, with major emphasis on the efficient and economical
planning, procuring, scheduling and handling of materials in healthcare facilities.
0504360 Health Information Systems (3-0-0:3)

Prerequisite: 0504350 - Healthcare Terminology and Classifications.
This course covers information systems in various departments in healthcare
organizations. It aims to provide computational skills and basic statistics required
by health professionals. The course presents legal aspects of health information
and the usage of information technology in health information system.
0504361 Human Resources Management in Health Organization (3-0-0:3)

Prerequisite: 0504351 - Hospital Management.
This course is emphasizing the concept of human resources in health care
settings. It aims to improve the skills and knowledge of students in different
aspects of human resources management in health sectors. It will introduce the
students to the challenges facing human resources in health such as, cost of
health care, increased demanding, shortage and surpluses and increasing
dissatisfaction within the health care sectors. It focuses on the major managerial
aspects such as recruitment procedures and the performance appraisal of
different categories providing health care in the health facilities.
0504450 Planning in Health Services (3-0-0:3)

Prerequisite: 0504351, Hospital Management.
The course portrays the application of planning theory to health concerns. It
allows the student to examine concepts and techniques in planning for health
care services. Decision areas covered need assessment, market segmentation,
service strategy development, communication, organizational design and
evaluation.
0504451 Quality Management in Healthcare (3-0-0:3)

Prerequisite: None.
This course presents a comprehensive background in health care quality. This
includes definitions, dimensions, elements and principles of quality It covers
different methodologies and strategies for improving quality and performance in
health care organizations. The course also presents the recent trends for quality
improvement processes in health care.
0504452 Seminars in Health Services Administration (3-0-0:3)

Prerequisite: None. Co-requisite(s): Orientation to Health Services
Organizations (0504453)
Students will independently research a subject related to issues in health
services administration, chosen with the agreement of a faculty supervisor
selected by the Departmental Chair. The course includes case studies that
illustrate problems in the administration and delivery of healthcare in a wide
range of differing facilities are presented, analyzed, and discussed.
0504453 Orientation to Health Services Organizations (3-0-0:3)

Prerequisite: 0504361 - Human Resource Management in Health
Organizations.
The course will expose students to factors influencing the health care delivery at
health care facilities. It will also orient students to different residency sites.
Department of Physiotherapy
Personnel
Chairperson Ibrahim Moustafa
Associate Professors Fatma Hegazy, Lori Marie Walton
Assistant Professors Tamer Shousha, Kalyana Reddy,
Lecturers Veena Raigangar
Clinical Tutors Sara Atef, Asma Javed, Hanan Yousef, May Tamim,
Amal Ahbouch, Noora kalsoom
Vision
The Department of Physiotherapy (PT) is committed to enhancing its standing as
a national and international leader in physiotherapy education, research and
service delivery with an emphasis on serving the needs of the United Arab
Emirates.
Mission
The Department of Physiotherapy at the University of Sharjah is committed to:
1) Providing professional programs of academic excellence.
2) Preparing physiotherapists for the practice of Physiotherapy in a variety
of settings.
3) Contributing to the advancement of health care in general and
rehabilitation in particular.
4) Collaborating with the community for the enhancement of the health
care services.
Values
1) Truth, honesty, integrity and open communication.
2) Conforming to the standards of academic and clinical practice with
compassion, caring and professionalism incorporating best evidence-
based practice.
3) Integrated instruction for both research and practice incorporating
innovation and discovery to create lifelong clinicians/ scholars.
4) Accept and embrace diversity and serve community keeping in mind
culture and social responsibility.
Goals
The PT program is aiming to graduate physiotherapists who:
To provide students with high quality, intellectually challenging physiotherapy
education.
1) To prepare well trained graduates, capable of effective communication,
problem solving, and evidence-based practice.
2) To foster stakeholder engagement by providing collaborative
community services and resources.
3) To graduate students capable of acting responsibly in a highly
independent, ethical, legal and culturally competent manner.
4) To be recognized nationally and internationally by continuous quality
monitoring and engaging in scholarly activities.
Graduate Profile
1. Integrate basic, health, rehabilitation, and physiotherapy sciences.
2. Describe up to date theories and practice related to physiotherapy.
3. Recognize the multidisciplinary nature of the profession.
4. Recognize health care policies, procedures, medico-legal implications,
and ethical guide lines in the region.
5. Utilize proper research methods as applied in the health care
professions in general and physiotherapy in particular.

1. Assess properly the capabilities and deficiencies of the respective
client.
2. Document properly assessment finding of the capabilities and
deficiencies of the respective client.
3. Develop a plan of care appropriate to the needs of the individual client.
4. Provide evidence based physiotherapy services while observing
maximum safety measures.
5. Maintain a standard professional attitude towards the respective
client, his/her family, and other professionals engaged in client care.
6. Provide the patients, their families and other relevant parties with the
rationale of the interventions and the outcomes expected.
3) Communication
1. Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate both orally and in
writing with other professionals in the health
2. care field.
3. Demonstrate language, computer, and IT skills as needed.
4. Utilize the wide range of information provided in the field of health
sciences.
1. Demonstrate leadership, administrative decision making, crisis
management, and problem solving skills.
2. Utilize time management skills.
3. Demonstrate ability to effectively allocate resources.
4. Structure appropriate plan of care taking into consideration the time
and cost-effectiveness constraint.

1. Recommend appropriate preventive strategies for various clinical
conditions within the community.
2. Participate in public education and health promotion strategies
adopted in the community and the region by respective authorities.
6) Professionalism
1. Demonstrate a caring, moral, and considerate attitude.
2. Observe ethical/moral aspects in the process of decision making.
3. Demonstrate a well-integrated personality in his/her professional
relationships.
4. Utilize updated code of ethics and professional standards of practice
and promote an advanced model of physiotherapy care in the region.

1. Demonstrate clinical decision making, reasoning and critical thinking
capabilities.
2. Identify, plan, assess, and implement age appropriate evidence- based
intervention strategies.
3. Document and present the findings in a professional format.
8) Lifelong learning:
1. Use scientific resources to stay up to date with the fast growing
scientific and technological aspects of the profession in the world.
2. Utilize the opportunities of continuing education happening in the
region and internationally.

Upon completing the program requirements, a Physiotherapy graduates should
be able to:
1) Integrate knowledge and skills in physiotherapy related sciences to provide
competent patient-centered care.
2) Use evidence-based practice information to provide effective and efficient
healthcare based on the changing needs of the community.
3) Employ advanced information technology skills in the classroom and clinical
settings.
4) Participate efficiently in research activity, including publications,
presentations, grants, and disseminate results at local, national, and
international levels.
5) Communicate effectively with patient, families, and other health care
professionals to deliver an integrated plan of care.
6) Participate in public education and health promotion strategies adopted in
the community and the region by respective authorities.
7) Apply relevant ethical, legal and social framework to act responsibly toward
clients, oneself, and colleagues.
8) Implement leadership skills and autonomy in physiotherapy practice for
personal and professional development.
National Qualifications Frame (NQF)

Outcomes PLO
Knowledge
principles and theoretical concepts
an understanding of allied knowledge and theories in related fields of work 2, 11
understanding of critical approach to the creation and compilation of a 9
range of sources
a comprehensive understanding of critical analysis, research systems and 8,9
methods and evaluative problem-solving techniques
familiarity with sources of current and new research and knowledge with 4,8
Skill
problems using evidentiary and procedural based processes in predictable 8
evaluating and implementing appropriate research tools and strategies 4
Highly developed advanced communication and information technology 3, 7
skills to present, explain and/ or critique complex and unpredictable
matters.
can take responsibility for developing innovative and advanced approaches
to evaluating and managing complex and unpredictable work procedures and
processes, resources or learning
can manage technical, supervisory or design processes in unpredictable,
can work creatively and/or effectively as an individual, in team leadership, 5, 6, 13
can express an internalized, personal view, and accept responsibility to 10, 14
society at large and to socio-cultural norms and relationships
Role in context
can function with full autonomy in technical and supervisory contexts and 5, 8
can take responsibility for the setting and achievement of group or individual
outcomes and for the management and supervision of the work of others or 13
self in the case of a specialization in field of work or discipline
can participate in peer relationships with qualified practitioners and lead 6, 12
multiple, complex groups
can take responsibility for managing the professional development and direct 13, 14
mentoring of individuals and groups
Self-development
can self-evaluate and take responsibility for contributing to professional 4
learning
can manage learning tasks independently and professionally, in complex and 8
sometimes unfamiliar learning contexts
Graduates of the B.Sc. Physiotherapy program can work as physiotherapists in a
variety of health care settings including hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centers,
child development centers, senior citizens centers, sports and fitness centers,
schools/ universities, industries and communities. They may also serve as
educators, administrators, researchers and consultants. Graduates have the
opportunity to work in the UAE or aboard, to pursue graduate studies, and to
become involved in research activities.
Program Overview
Physiotherapy is a health care profession in the field of rehabilitation that
promotes optimal health in individuals of all ages. Physiotherapists are qualified
to provide preventive and therapeutic services which aim at restoring function
and preventing disability arising from disease, trauma or injury. The University
of Sharjah offers a four-year program leading to a Bachelor of Science in
physiotherapy (BSc.PT).
The program is designed to meet the goals of the Department of physiotherapy.

A student undertaking this program should complete a total of 138 credit hours
BSc. in Physiotherapy
UR CR PR Total
Elective Credits 9 - - 9
Total 24 24 90 138

the introductory pages of the College of Health Sciences section in this bulletin.
This component consists of 90 credit hours of mandatory courses listed in the
table below.

0502265 Introduction to Radiology 2 -
0503253 Pathophysiology 3 0500160
0505250 Therapeutic Modalities 3 1430107; Co:
0505254
0505251 Biomechanics and kinesiology (1) 2 0500160; Co:
0505254
0505252 Histology 1 0500150; Co:
0503253
0505253 Therapeutic Exercise 3 0500160; Co:
0505254
0505254 Anatomy (1) 4 0500160
0505260 Physiotherapy for Respiratory and 4 0503253; Co:
Cardiovascular Conditions 0505261
and 0505264
0505261 Clinical Practice for Respiratory and 2 Co: 0505260,
Cardiovascular Conditions 0505262
0505262 Assessment in Physiotherapy 2 0505254; Co:
0505265
0505263 Biomechanics and kinesiology (2) 3 0505251; Co:
0505265
0505264 Exercise Physiology 2 0503253; Co:
0505260
0505265 Anatomy (2) 4 0505254
0505350 Physiotherapy for Musculoskeletal 4 0505265; Co:
Conditions (1) 0505352,
0505351
0505351 Physiotherapy for Medical and 2 0505260; Co:
Surgical Conditions 0505352,
0505350
0505352 Clinical Practice for Musculoskeletal 5 Co: 0505350 and
(1) and Medical /Surgical Conditions 0505351
0505353 Neurosciences 2 0505265
0505354 Orthotics and Prosthetics 2 0505265
0505360 Physiotherapy for Neurological 4 0505353; Co:
Conditions 0505362
0505361 Physiotherapy for Musculoskeletal 4 0505350; Co:
Conditions (2) 0505362
0505362 Clinical Practice for Neurological and 5 Co: 0505360
Musculoskeletal (2) Conditions
0505450 Physiotherapy for Pediatrics 4 0505353; Co:
0505452
0505451 Physiotherapy for Obstetrics and 2 0505351; Co:
Gynecology 0505452
0505452 Clinical Practice for Pediatrics / 4 Co: 0505450 and

Obstetrics and Gynecology 0505451
0505360; 0505361;
0505460 Physiotherapy for Geriatrics 2
Co: 0505461
0505461 Integrated Physiotherapy Clinical 6 0505452; Co:
Practice 0505460
and 0505462
0505462 Selected Topics in Physiotherapy 3 Co: 0505461
Study Plan
The Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy encompasses 138 credits hours that
are spread over eight semesters and can be completed in four years. The
following distribution of courses by semester facilitates student’s normal
progression through the study plan.
Year 1, First Level (Freshman), Semester 1 , Fall (16 Credits)

0500150 Biology 4
Year 1, First Level (Freshman), Semester 2, Spring (17 Credits)

University Requirements E (1) 3
Year 2, Second Level (Sophomore), Semester 3, Fall (19 Credits)
0505250 Therapeutic Modalities 3
0505251 Biomechanics and kinesiology (1) 2
0505252 Histology 1
0505253 Therapeutic Exercise 3
0505254 Anatomy (1) 4
Year 2, Second Level (Sophomore), Semester 4 ,Spring (19 Credits)

0505260 Physiotherapy for Respiratory and Cardiovascular 4
Conditions
0505261 Clinical Practice for Respiratory and Cardiovascular 2
Conditions
0505262 Assessment in Physiotherapy 2
0505263 Biomechanics and kinesiology (2) 3
0505264 Exercise Physiology 2
0505265 Anatomy (2) 4
Year 3, Level 3 (Junior), Semester 5, Fall (18 Credits)

0505350 Physiotherapy for Musculoskeletal Conditions (1) 4
0505351 Physiotherapy for Medical / Surgical Conditions 2
0505352 Clinical Practice for Musculoskeletal (1) and Medical 5
/Surgical Conditions
0505353 Neuroscience 2
0505354 Orthotics and Prosthetics 2
0505360 Physiotherapy for Neurological Conditions 4
0505361 Physiotherapy for Musculoskeletal Conditions (2) 4
0505362 Clinical Practice for Neurological and Musculoskeletal (2) 5
Year 4, Level 4 (Senior), Semester 7, Fall (16 Credits)

0505450 Physiotherapy for Pediatrics 4
0505451 Physiotherapy for Obstetrics and Gynecology 2
0505452 Clinical Practice for Pediatrics / Obstetrics and 4
Gynecology
Year 4, Level 4 (Senior), Semester 8,Spring (17 Credits)

0505460 Physiotherapy for Geriatrics 2
0505461 Integrated Physiotherapy Clinical Practice 6
0505462 Selected Topics in Physiotherapy 3
Course Description
Courses offered by the Physiotherapy program are designated (0505ABC)
where ABC represents the year, term and sequence as described in the College
Section.
Core Courses
0505250 Therapeutic Modalities (2-3-0:3)

This course is designed to introduce the students to the scientific and clinical principles involved in the
use of physical agents (modalities) in client assessment and treatment. The course focuses on thermal,
light, sound, electrophysiological, and mechanical agents used by physical therapists to treat clients,
and explores the physics, physiology, and clinical aspects of commonly used modalities. The lab
component includes practice and working knowledge in the use of therapeutic modalities to ensure
the students acquire the skills to be able to safely apply them to clients during their clinical placement.
Prerequisite: 1430107 - General Physics for Health Sciences; Co-requisite: 0505254 - Anatomy (1).
0505251 Biomechanics and Kinesiology (1) (2-0-0:2)

This course includes principles of biomechanics and kinesiology as they relate to human motions.
Analysis of structure and function of bones, joints, and muscles, and their individual and combined
contribution to human movement in general and analysis of the upper limb movements in particular
will be presented in this course. Prerequisite: 0500160 - Human Anatomy and Physiology; Co-
requisite: 0505254 - Anatomy (1).
0505252 Histology (1-0-0:1)

This course examines the structure and function of the human body based on microscopic
examination of the tissues. Special emphasis is placed on organ systems most directly impacted by
the practice of physiotherapy. The course will cover basic tissues of the body; cell, epithelium,
connective tissue, cartilage, bone, muscular tissue, nervous tissue, blood and immune system,
circulatory system, lymphoid tissue, skin and its appendages. Prerequisite: 0500150, Biology; Co-
requisite: 0503253 – Pathophysiology.
0505253 Therapeutic Exercise (2-3-0:3)

Students will acquire knowledge of concepts and practice related to therapeutic exercise and interventions,
including passive, active and resistive range of motion, strengthening programs, stretching exercises, mobilization
techniques for the extremity joints, relaxation exercises and gait training. Students will also learn the proper and
safe movement of patients between surfaces, including body mechanics, bed mobility, and transfer training.
Students will develop and write home programs, design exercise programs for therapeutic purposes, and critically
analyze interventions. It also includes a lab component in which the student will practice skills related to the
therapeutic exercise. Prerequisite: 0500160 - Human Anatomy and Physiology; Co-requisite: 0505254 - Anatomy
(1).
0505260 Physiotherapy for Respiratory and Cardiovascular Conditions (3-3-0:4)
Lecture/laboratory course designed to introduce students to the care of clients with
cardiovascular/respiratory disorders. Students acquire knowledge on the roles and functions of
physiotherapists as related to cardio-respiratory conditions. Topics include clinical exercise testing,
exercise prescriptions, and clinical practice guidelines for management of clients who require long term
cardiovascular/respiratory care. Prerequisite: 0503253 - Pathophysiology; Co-requisite: 0505261
- Clinical practice for Respiratory and Cardiovascular Conditions; 0505264 - Exercise physiology.
0505261 Clinical Practice for Respiratory and Cardiovascular Conditions (0-0-6:2)

Students practice in selected clinical facilities to integrate knowledge, skills and professional
behaviors into clinical practice with clients of all ages with cardiovascular and/or respiratory
conditions, or general fitness related health issues. Co-requisite: 0505260 - Physiotherapy for
Respiratory and Cardiovascular Conditions & Assessment in Phys- iotherapy - 0505262.
0505262 Assessment in Physiotherapy (1-3-0:2)

This course will introduce the students to basic Assessment in Physiotherapy as related to various
body systems, in-cluding the use of special equipment (including ROM evaluation, Manual Muscle
testing, etc.) Prerequisite: 0505254 - Anatomy (1); Co-requisite: 0505265 - Anatomy (2).
0505263 Biomechanics and Kinesiology (2) (3-0-0:3)

This course includes analysis of the spine and lower limb movements in the context of biomechanics,
kinesiology and ergonomics. Human posture and gait will be also discussed. Prerequisite: 0505251 -
Biomechanics and Kinesiology (1); Co-requisite: 0505265 - Anatomy (2).
0505264 Exercise Physiology (1-3-0:2)

Lecture / laboratory course provides students with an in-depth understanding of the physiological
responses that occur during exercise. Particular attention will be given to the acute and chronic
responses of the cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine and metabolic systems during exercise, their
integration and regulation. Prerequisite: 0503253
- Pathophysiology; Co-requisite: 0505260 - Physiotherapy for Respiratory and Cardiovascular
Disorders.
0505350 Physiotherapy for Musculoskeletal Conditions (1) (3-3-0:4)

This course is the first of 2 musculoskeletal courses, and it aims to introduce students to the basic
concepts of musculoskeletal dysfunction. At this point students will be introduced to the causes,
pathologies and clinical features associated with acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions of the
upper and lower limbs. Using this knowledge, communication skills and clinical reasoning skills,
students will be expected to start to develop clinical assessment proficiency and an ability to manage
patients/clients with musculoskeletal dysfunction of the upper and lower limbs. Prerequisite:
0505265 - Anatomy (2); Co-requisite: 0505352 - Clinical Practice for Physiotherapy for Musculoskeletal
Conditions (1) and 0505351 - Physiotherapy for Medical and Surgical Conditions.
0505351 Physiotherapy for Medical and Surgical Conditions (1-3-0:2)

Lecture/laboratory course provides an overview of common medical disorders with an emphasis on
conditions encountered in physiotherapy. Student understanding of altered structural and
physiological adaptation processes and how they apply to physiotherapy assessment and treatment,
with special attention to physiotherapy approaches for clients in ICU and following surgeries Topics
include: role in common metabolic disorders (diabetes, obesity etc.) post operative physiotherapy and
management for burn clients. Prerequisite: 0505260 - Physiotherapy for Respiratory and
Cardiovascular Disorders; Co-requisite: 0505352 - Clinical Practice for Physiotherapy for
Musculoskeletal Conditions (1) and 0505350 - Physiotherapy for Medical and Surgical Conditions.
0505352 Clinical Practice for Musculoskeletal Conditions (1) and for Medical and (0-0-15:5)
Surgical Conditions
behaviors into clinical practice with clients of all ages with acute and chronic musculoskeletal
conditions of the upper and lower limbs, common medical and surgical conditions encountered in
physiotherapy. Co-requisites: 0505350 - Physiotherapy for Musculoskeletal Conditions (1); 0505351 -
Physiotherapy for Medical and Surgical Conditions.
0505353 Neuroscience (2-0-0:2)

This course covers concepts in cell and molecular neurosciences, principles of systems neurosciences,
and fundamentals of the development of the nervous system. It also gives students a broad
appreciation of the various subdivisions, nuclear groups, and axon tracts in the human brain and spinal
cord. Functional aspects of neurosciences are explored through examples of common neurological
clinical problems in order to provide a solid foundation for planning therapeutic interventions.
Students will be introduced to electrodiagnostic techniques. Prerequisite: 0505265
- Anatomy (2).
0505354 Orthotics and Prosthetics (1-3-0:2)

This course provides an analysis of contemporary upper and lower-limb orthotic and prosthetic
components and trunk orthoses, including the biomechanical principles upon which the designs are
based. Topics include the static and dynamic evaluation of clients fitted with orthoses and prostheses.
Recent trends in early prosthetic management of clients with amputation will be included. The role of
the physiotherapist as part of the rehabilitation team in selecting orthotic and prosthetic devices will
be examined briefly. The laboratory will include practical tutorials on splinting, casting and fitting.
Prerequisite: 0505265 - Anatomy (2).
0505360 Physiotherapy for Neurological Conditions (3-3-0:4)
Students acquire knowledge on the roles and functions of physiotherapists as related to patients/
clients with neurological conditions. This course and its lab focuses on Physiotherapy, assessment
diagnosis, and functional intervention for clients with central and peripheral neurological conditions
with consideration for acute to rehabilitation management including palliative care. Students also
acquire competencies in task analysis of activities of daily living (ADL) and in the application of relevant
therapeutic modalities. Prerequisite: 0505353 - Neuroscience; Co-requisite: 0505362 - Clinical
Practice for Neurological and Musculoskeletal Conditions (2).
0505361 Physiotherapy for Musculoskeletal Conditions (2) (3-3-0:4)

Students will build on their previous musculoskeletal knowledge to include more complex and chronic
pathologies as well as vertebral disorders and sports injuries. Students should have the opportunity
to perform independent as- assessments and demonstrate the ability to plan treatment. Prerequisite:
0505350 - Physiotherapy for Musculoskeletal Conditions (1); Co-requisite: 0505362 - Clinical Practice
for Neurological and Musculoskeletal (2) Conditions.
0505362 Clinical practice for Neurological and Musculoskeletal (2) Conditions (0-0-15:5)
Students practice in selected clinical facilities to integrate knowledge, skills, and professional
behaviors into real life clinical situations under supervision for clients with central and peripheral
neurological conditions and complex musculoskeletal conditions (vertebral disorders and sports
injuries). Prerequisite: None; Co-requisites: 0505360 - Physiotherapy for Neurological Conditions;
0505361 - Physiotherapy for Musculoskeletal Conditions (2).
0505450 Physiotherapy for Pediatrics (3-3-0:4)

Students acquire knowledge on the roles and functions of physiotherapists as related to pediatric
patient/ client, from the neonate through the school-aged child till adolescence. Congenital,
orthopedic, respiratory, and neuromuscular disorders, as well as oncology and burns to be discussed.
Special evaluation and treatment techniques will also be included. Practical tutorials and guidance
will be given. Prerequisite: 0505353 - Neurosciences; Co-requisite: 0505452 - Clinical Practice for
Pediatrics / Obstetrics and Gynecology.
0505451 Physiotherapy for Obstetrics and Gynecology (3-3-0:4)

Students acquire knowledge on physiotherapy evaluation and treatment of the common
gynecological and obstetric conditions. Care of pregnant women will be stressed. Practical tutorials
and guidance will be given. Prerequisite: 0505352 - Physiotherapy for Medical and Surgical
Conditions; Co-requisite: 0505452 - Clinical Practice for Pediatrics/ Obstetrics and Gynecology.
0505452 Clinical Practice for Pediatrics / Obstetrics and Gynecology (0-0-12:4)
behaviors into clinical practice with clients from the neonate through the school-aged child till
adolescence. Physiotherapy evaluation and treatment methods are performed on clients with
common pediatric disorders and injuries. Also, students practice physiotherapy evaluation and
treatment methods of common gynecological conditions, normal and abnormal pregnancy and labor,
common obstetric injuries and pre and postnatal care. Prerequisite: None; Co-requisite: 0505451
- Physiotherapy for Obstetrics and Gynecology; 0505450 - Physiotherapy for Pediatrics.
0505460 Physiotherapy for Geriatrics (1-3-0:2)

Students will gain knowledge and skill in applying assessment and treatment principles related to
representative conditions common in older adults. Changes in various body systems and psychosocial
factors with aging will be included in addition to the theories of aging. Prerequisite: 0505360 -
Physiotherapy for Neurological Conditions and 0505361 - Physiotherapy for Musculoskeletal
Conditions (2); Co-requisite: 0505461 - Integrated Physiotherapy Clinical Practice.
0505461 Integrated Physiotherapy Clinical practice (0-0-18:6)

Students practice in selected clinical facilities to integrate knowledge, skills, and professional
behaviors into real life clinical situations under supervision and deals with clients with a variety of
disorders utilizing all the knowledge gained throughout the program. Prerequisite: 0505452 - Clinical
Practice for Pediatrics / Obstetrics and Gynecology; Co-requisite: 0505460 - Physiotherapy for
Geriatrics; 0505462 - Selected Topics in Physiotherapy.
0505462 Selected Topics in Physiotherapy (3-0-0:3)

The course will cover selected topics of interest within physiotherapy like current trends in
physiotherapy, introduction of other allied and alternative therapies, professional and psychosocial
issues, physiotherapy administration and management and critical evaluation of physiotherapy
literature using an evidence-based approach. Prerequisite: None; Co-requisite: 0505461 - Integrated
Physiotherapy clinical practice.

This course encourages a systematic understanding of the published literature in a defined subject
area of the student’s choice within the field of or relevant to physiotherapy. Having critically reviewed
the literature the student formulates a research question and produces appropriate and feasible
research proposal. Finally, the student will implement that information in performing and reporting
a small research. At the end of the course, the students will perform a research poster presentation.
Prerequisite: 0500450 Introduction to Research.
Department of Environmental Health
Sciences
Personnel
Associate Professor Hafiz Omer Ahmed
Assistant Professors Lucy Semerjian (Chair), Nazik Eltayeb Musa
Laboratory Supervisor Badriah Ibrahim
Vision
The Department of Environmental Health Sciences (EHS) aspires to be an
important and well recognized department in environmental health education,
research and community services at national and regional levels.
Mission
The Department of Environmental Health Sciences is committed to work with
the College of Health Sciences at the University of Sharjah to provide high quality
education in the field of environmental health and to develop environmental
health disciplines. The department prepares qualified environmental health
professionals and engages in environmental health research to participate and
contribute to the health and prosperity of the society and the future generations.
Values
The Department endeavors towards: Integrity, Excellence, Innovation, Diversity,
Professionalism, Equity, Cultural Respect and Sensitivity.
Goals
The bachelor degree in Environmental Health Sciences program has the
following goals:
1) Acquire a broad base of health sciences knowledge, understanding and skills,
as well as depth in Environmental Health.
2) Prepare Environmental Health professionals, who can initiate change and
adapt to it and who will collaborate within inter-disciplinary teams.
3) Provide highly qualified professionals prepared to work in environmental
health field and research institutions in the UAE or abroad.
4) Enable selected candidates obtain a BS degree in Environmental Health in
order to pursue a career in such field in the UAE or abroad.
5) Develop a range of skills including knowledge of information technology,
independent learning, critical thinking, verbal and written communication, time
management, presentation skills and teamwork.
6) Gain an appreciation of the needs of industry and awareness of recent
developments in the health sciences and Environmental Health.
7) Develop an appreciation and understanding of the ethical and social issues
important to the Health Sciences and Environmental Health.
Graduate Profile
1) Knowledge and Understanding:

1. Identify agents in the environment and workplace that may affect human
health.
2. Describe the health effects of the major air and work-environment pollutants
3. List effective control measures for the major air and work-environment
hazards
4. Identify and characterize the common pollutants in water and wastewater.
5. Recognize the impacts of water pollutants on human health.
6. State the principles of water and wastewater treatment.
7. List methods for treatment and disposal of solid, hazardous and toxic wastes.
8. Explain the principles of food poisoning, food borne infections and pest control
during production, preparation and presentation of food.
9. Describe the functions and metabolism of microorganisms in marine and fresh
water ecosystems, air, soil, food and oil.
10. Outline microbial role in waste disposal, recycling and agriculture.
11. Discuss the basic concepts of environmental and occupational toxicology.
12. Explain the necessary knowledge of research relevant to the practice of
environmental 1.15. health and utilization and interpretation of research
findings.
2) Communication:
1. Communicate with peers, superiors and other effectively
3) Management and leadership:

1. Demonstrate management and leadership skills
2. Utilize proper decision making skills
3. Introduce changes that contributes to the improvement of health services
4. Demonstrate ability to manage human and financial resources
5. Contribute to the development of policy and procedure related to
environmental health
4) Health education and community services:

1. Demonstrate effective presentation skills
2. Develop health promoter and educator skills within the context of their
professional work.
5) Professionalism
1. Contribute to profession by sharing information and knowledge with peers,
and other health professionals through effective verbal and written
communications.
2. Observe the ethical/moral aspects in the process of decision making.
Participate in ongoing educational activities to enhance personal growth and
professionalism
6) Critical and creative thinking:

1. Problem solving skills
2. Develop ideas, projects that contribute to the enhancement of environmental
health practice.
1. Use scientific resources to stay up to date with the fast growing scientific and
technological aspects of the profession in the world.
2. Utilize the opportunities of continuing education happening in the region and
internationally.
8) Work force and population care:

1. Operate and handle the following instruments:
-Sound level meters, Noise dosimeters
-Heat monitors, Dust monitors, Gases monitors, Radiation monitors,
light monitors.
2. Apply techniques and methods of sampling and analysis of environmental and
occupational hazards.
3. Operate and handle water and wastewater sanitation instruments to
measure:
-Salinity, Electrical conductivity, Volatile solids, Suspended solids. (pH)
Total dissolved Solids.
-Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD), Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD).
-Color, Turbidity. Dissolved Oxygen (DO), Jar (coagulation flocculation),
Temperature.
4. Isolate different micro-organisms from food, soil, air, water.
5. Prepare different selective media.
6. Isolate of molds and bacteria from air by air sampler and Identification of
different isolates.
7. Count the number of bacteria in soil.
8. Select proper media for the isolation of pathogens
9. Direct and plate counts of milk and milk products
10. Determinate bacterial loads and indicator microorganisms in water
Upon successful completion of the BS program in EH, graduates will be able to:
1) Monitor agents in the environment and workplace that may affect human
health.
2) Predict the impacts of the major air and work-environment pollutants on
human health.
3) Conduct effective control measures for the major air and work-environment
hazards.
4) Characterize the common pollutants in water and wastewater.
5) Recognize (Analyze, Explain, Illustrate) the impacts of water pollutants on
human health.
6) Identify the principles of water and wastewater treatment
7) Apply the appropriate methods for treatment and disposal of solid, hazardous
and toxic wastes
8) Explain the principles of food poisoning and food borne infections.
9) Perform food control measures during production, preparation and
presentation states.
10) Interpret the functions and metabolism of microorganisms in marine and
fresh water ecosystems, air, soil, food and oil.
11) Explain microbial role in waste disposal, recycling and agriculture.
12) Demonstrate principles of leadership and management.
13) Identify the basic concepts of environmental and occupational toxicology.
14) Formulate the necessary knowledge and steps of research relevant to the
practice of environmental health.

Outcomes PLO
Knowledge
the boundaries in a field of work or discipline, encompassing a broad 5, 6, 8, 13
and coherent body of knowledge and concepts, with substantive depth
in the underlying principles and theoretical concepts
an understanding of allied knowledge and theories in related fields of 12,13
work or disciplines and in the
case of professional disciplines including related regulations,
standards, codes, conventions
understanding of critical approach to the creation and compilation of 2,4,14
a systematic and coherent body of knowledge and concepts gained
from a range of sources
a comprehensive understanding of critical analysis, research systems 2,4,5, 14
familiarity with sources of current and new research and knowledge 14
Skill
Technical, creative and analytical skills appropriate to solving
specialized problems using evidentiary and procedural based 1,4,7,9
processes in predictable and new contexts that include devising and
sustaining arguments associated with a field of work or discipline.
Evaluating, selecting and applying appropriate methods, procedures or 1,3,7
techniques in processes of
Investigation towards identified solutions.
evaluating and implementing appropriate research tools and 5
Highly developed advanced communication and information 1,14
technology skills to present, explain and/ or critique complex and
unpredictable matters.
can take responsibility for developing innovative and advanced 12
can manage technical, supervisory or design processes in 1, 2 , 7
unpredictable, unfamiliar and varying contexts
can work creatively and/or effectively as an individual, in team 12
activities
can express an internalized, personal view, and accept responsibility to 12
Role in context
can function with full autonomy in technical and supervisory contexts 1, 2,

and adopt para-professional roles with little guidance 7,12,14
individual outcomes and for the management and supervision of the 12
work of others or self in the case of a specialization in field of work or
discipline
can participate in peer relationships with qualified practitioners and 12
can take responsibility for managing the professional development 11
Self-development
can self-evaluate and take responsibility for contributing to 12,14

professional practice, and undertake regular professional
development and/ or further learning
can manage learning tasks independently and professionally, in 2,12,14
can contribute to and observe ethical standards 8,12,13,1
4
Career Opportunities:
Environmental Health Graduates have various employment opportunities in
Municipalities; Ministry of Climate Change and Environment; Ministry of Health,
Ministry of Labor, Ministry of Education; Universities, Environmental Research
Centers and Institutions, Industries, Petroleum companies, Civil Defense, UAE
federal Environmental Agency, Environmental Research and Wildlife
Development, Consultancy agencies, Non- governmental Organizations
(National, Regional and International) related to Environment, Health and safety.
Program Overview
The program is designed to meet the goals of the Department of Environmental
Health Sciences. A student undertaking this program should complete a total of
134 credit hours distributed as shown in the following table:
BSc. in Environmental Health Program (134 Credits)
UR CR PR Tota
l
Total 24 24 86 134
I. University Requirements:
The list of the University required courses and their descriptions are presented
in the introductory pages of the College of Health Sciences section in this
bulletin.
II.College Requirements:
the introductory pages of the College of Health Sciences section in this bulletin.
III.Program Requirements:
The Environmental Health program requires the completion of 86 credit hours,
80 of which are core requirements and 6 are electives as described below.
A. Core requirements
The core courses of the Environmental Health program encompass the 80 credit
hours listed in the table below.

0503263 Health Education and Health Promotion 3 -
0506250 Introduction to Environmental Health 3 -
0506262 Environmental Microbiology 3 0501257
0506263 Water and Wastewater Sanitation 4 0506250
0506264 Vector Control 3 0500150
0506350 Integrated Solid Waste Management 3 0506261
0506250;
0506351 Atmospheric Pollution 3
Co: 0506352
0506352 Occupational Health and Safety 3 -
0506353 Environmental Pollution and Pesticides 3 1426215
0506261 Management of Hazardous Wastes 3 0506250
0506352;
0506360 Physical Hazards Assessment and Control 3
Co: 0506361
Environmental and Occupational
0506352;
0506361 Hygiene Measurement and Instrumentat 3
Co: 0506360
ion
Environmental Health Management and
0506364 3 -
Legislation
0506263
0506365 Field Training 1 2
0506352
0506452 Local Environmental Issues 3 -
0506453 Building and Human Habitation 3 -
Risk and Environmental Impact
0506454 3 0506250
Assessment
1426215;
0506455 Environmental Toxicology 3
0506352
0506456 Field Training 2 2 0506365
Petroleum Pollution and the 0506352;
0506464 3
Environment 0506351
0506469 Field Training 3 2 0506456
1440163 Calculus for Health Sciences 3 -
B. Elective Courses
Environmental Health requires 6 credit hours of elective courses chosen from
the list given in the table below.

0506465 Occupational Accidents 3 0506352
0506467 Marine Ecology 3 0500150
Professions
Profession
Study Plan
The Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health program encompasses 134
credits hours that are spread over eight semesters and could be completed in
four years. The following distribution of courses by semester facilitates student’s
normal progression through the study plan.
Year I, Level 1 (Freshman), Semester 1 , Fall (16 Credits)

0500150 Biology 4
Year I, Level 1 (Freshman), Semester 2 , Spring (17 Credits)
Year 2, Level 2 (Sophomore), Semester 3, Fall (16 Credits)

0506250 Introduction to Environmental Health 3 -
1440163 Calculus for Health Sciences 3 -
Year 2, Level 2 (sophomore), Semester 4, Spring (19 Credits)

0506261 Management of Hazardous Wastes 3 0506250
0506262 Environmental Microbiology 3 0501257
0506263 Water and Wastewater Sanitation 4 0506250
0506264 Vector Control 3 0506250
Year 3, Level 3 (junior), Semester 5 , Fall (18 Credits)

0506350 Integrated Solid Waste Management 3 0506261
0506351 Atmospheric Pollution 3 0506250; 0506352
0506352 Occupational Health and Safety 3
0506353 Environmental Pollution and Pesticides 3 1426215
506360 Physical Hazards Assessment and 3 1430107;
Control 0506352;
0506360
0506361 Environmental and Occupational 3 1430107;
Hygiene 0506360;
Measurement and Instrumentation 0506352
0506364 Environmental Health Management and -
3
Legislation
0506365 Field Training 1 0506263;
2
0506352
Year 4, Level 4 (Senior), Semester 7 , Fall (17 Credits)

0500450 Introduction to Research 3 -
0506452 Local Environmental Issues 3 -
0506454 Risk and Environmental Impact 3 0506250
Assessment
0506455 Environmental Toxicology 3 1426215;
0506352
0506456 Field Training 2 2 0506365
Department Elective (1) 3 -
Year 4, S Level 4 (Senior), Semester 8, Spring (14 Credits)

0506464 Petroleum Pollution and the 3 0506352;
Environment 0506351
0506453 Building and Human Habitation 3 -
0506469 Field Training 3 2 0506456
Department Elective (2) 3
Course Description
Courses that are offered by the Environmental Health program are designated
by the code (0506ABC) where ABC represents the year, term and sequence as
described in the College Section.
Core Courses
0506250 Introduction to Environmental Health 3-0-0:3

This introductory course focuses on the interdisciplinary nature of
environmental health issues. Different topics are covered including: Air and
water pollution, food safety, solid and hazardous wastes management,
environmental and occupational hazards. Diseases related to air and water
pollution will be addressed.
0506350 Integrated Solid Waste Management 3-0-0:3

This course will enable students to understand the source, types and
composition of solid waste. The steps and methods used in the integrated solid
waste management will be covered. Major emphasis is placed on the
application of integrated pollution control techniques. Prerequisites:
Management of Hazardous wastes (0506261).
0506262 Environmental Microbiology 2-3-0:3

This course focuses on the major roles of microorganisms in the geochemistry
of the earth. The students will learn about the functions and metabolism of
microorganisms in marine and fresh water ecosystems, air, soil, food, oil, waste
disposal, recycling and agriculture. In addition, the course provides the
students with the basic laboratory techniques in isolating different micro-
organisms from food, air, water and human body. Prerequisites: General
Microbiology (0501257).
0506263 Water and Wastewater Sanitation 3-3-0:4

This course focuses on the physical, chemical and microbial aspects of water
and wastewater. Students will understand the importance of water quality to
environmental health status and appreciate the administrative framework for
the protection of water sources. Water chemistry, demand, measurement
techniques, aquifer characteristics and drinking water sources are discussed. It
also covers the different treatment systems available for dealing with waste-
water, including principles, types, appropriateness, design and loading criteria.
In addition, this course enables students to gain a working knowledge of the
analytical and quantitative techniques employed in water and wastewater
quality monitoring and control. Proper interpretation of result and
recommendations for preventive measures are emphasized. Prerequisites:
Introduction to Environmental Health (0506250).
0506264 Vector Control 3-0-0:3

This course introduces vectors of public health significance. The life history,
health significance and methods of identification of pests encountered are
discussed, in addition to current chemical, physical, and biological control
methods. Prerequisites: Introduction to Environmental Health (0506250).
0506261 Management of Hazardous Wastes 3-0-0:3

This course enables students to understand the types and the sources of the
hazardous wastes. Collection, transfer and disposal of the hazardous wastes are
discussed, in addition to several hazardous waste management strategies.
Prerequisites: Introduction to Environmental Health (0506250).
0506351 Atmospheric Pollution 3-0-0:3

This course enables students to appreciate the importance of air quality to
environmental health status. Major emphasis is placed on emission sources,
characteristics of primary and secondary pollutant, ozone depletion and global
warming. In addition to air pollution monitoring techniques and air quality
management technologies. Prerequisites: Introduction to Environmental Health
(0506250). Co- requisite: Occupational Health and Safety (0506352).

safety with emphasis on the identification, assessment, measurement and
control of hazards and risks found in the working environment. Workplace
design, protective equipment, safety auditing and management systems are also
discussed
0506353 Environmental Pollution and Pesticides 3-0-0:3

This course enables the students to gain an appreciation of the uses of different
types of pesticides and their effects on the environment and human. Control
measures will also be addressed. Prerequisites: Organic Chemistry (1426217).
0506360 Physical Hazards Assessment and Control 3-0-0:3

This course provides the students with the necessary knowledge, principles and
skills that enhance them to assess, evaluate and control physical hazards
(Noise, Heat, Radiation, Light) as potential occupational and environmental
hazards. Prerequisites: Occupational Health and Safety (0506352), General
Physics for Health Sciences (1430107); Co- requisite: Environmental and
Occupational Hygiene Measurement and Instrumentation (0506361).
0506361 Environmental and Occupational Hygiene Measurement and
Instrumentation 2-3-0:3
This course will enable students to learn the operating principles, advantages
and limitations of various types of equipment used to evaluate environmental
and occupational hazards. To understand the exposure measurement and
statistical error associated with. In addition, the students will be trained to use
direct reading instruments. Pre- requisites: Occupational Health and Safety
(0506352) and General Physics for Health Sciences (1430107); Co- requisite:
Physical Hazards Assessment and Control (0506360).
0506364 Environmental Health Management and Legislations

3-0-0:3
This course helps students to develop an awareness of the procedures of the
legal system. Type, origin and purpose of national and international law are
discussed. Major emphasis is placed on the framework of environmental and
occupational health legislation at sub-national, national and international
levels. Food quality legislation systems are thoroughly discussed. Prerequisites:
None.
0506452 Local Environmental Issues 3-0-0:3

This course exposes the students to the interaction of the different sources of
pollutants and their effects on the local ecosystems (including desert,
mountains, marine and groundwater). In addition, the impact of industrial
development and oil production, processing and transportation on the local
environment will be covered. Co-requisite: Risk and Environmental Impact
Assessment (0506454).
0506453 Building and Human Habitation 3-0-0:3

This course will enable the students to understand the principles of the safety
of the buildings and construction and the indoor health problems.
Prerequisites: None.
0506455 Environmental Toxicology 3-0-0:3

This course assists students to comprehend the basic concepts of
environmental and occupational toxicology. It focuses on the exposure routes
of pollutants, mechanisms of toxic action, metabolism, storage and excretion,
target sites and pathological effects of bio-toxins, and chemical compounds
(symptoms and signs). In addition to risk perception and assessment.
Prerequisites: Organic Chemistry (1426215) and Occupational Health and
Safety (0506352).
0506454 Risk and Environmental Impact Assessment 3-0-0:3
This course consists of two parts; part one, addresses the principles of risk
assessment , hazards identification, evaluation, and estimation of the levels of
risks involved in a situation, their comparison against standards, and
determination of an acceptable level of risk. The second part of the course
presents an overview of the purpose, principles and process of Environmental
Impact Assessment i.e. the impact of the proposal or project on the
environment and human and the application of mitigation measures.
Prerequisites: 0506250.
0506464 Petroleum Pollution and the Environment 3-0-0:3

This course helps the students to understand the impact of petroleum
exploration, production, processing, refining and transportation on the
human and environment (marine and terrestrial ecosystems). Control
measures and safe storage and handling will be covered. Prerequisites:
atmospheric Pollution (0506351) and Occupational and safety (0506352).
0506365 Field Training 1 0-0-6:2

This course will offer the students the opportunity to utilize and develop
competences acquired in the academic courses. The students will also benefit
from the expertise of those already engaged in environmental and occupational
health services. Emphasis will be placed on water and wastewater sanitation,
solid and hazardous waste management, as well as occupational health and
safety & atmospheric pollution. Prerequisites: Water and Wastewater Sanitation
(0506263), Occupational Health and Safety (0506352)

health services. Emphasis will be placed on food safety and quality, occupational
health and safety, and vector control. Prerequisites: Field Training 1 (0506365)

health services. Emphasis will be placed on public health, green buildings and
developments, renewable energy, and natural habitats (land and marine).
Prerequisites: Field Training 2 (0506456 )
0506461 Graduation Project 1-0-6:3
This course provides students the opportunity to apply their research
knowledge to the investigation of environmental or occupational health
problems. Students will develop competence in hypothesis formulation,
research methodology and analysis of laboratory or field data. Emphasis will be
placed on investigating local environmental or occupational issues.
Prerequisites: Introduction to Research (0500450).
Elective Courses
The possible elective courses offered by the Environmental Health Sciences
department from which a student may choose from to satisfy the 6 credit hours
electives requirements are described below.
0506465 Occupational Accidents 3-0-0:3

This course will enable the participants to understand the causes of
occupational accidents. Emphasis will be placed on methods of investigation,
analysis and prevention of occupational accidents. Prerequisites: Occupational
and safety (0506352).
0506467 Marine Ecology 3-0-0:3

This course provides an overview of the marine environment as a habitat.
Classification of the marine environment, some ecological and biological
concepts including adaptation to life in the sea, living conditions on the bottom
and the intertidal zone will be covered. Major emphasis will be placed on the
human intervention in the sea. Prerequisites: Biology (0500150).
Department of Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics
Personnel
Chairperson Reyad Shaker Obaid
Professors Reyad Shaker Obaid, Tareq (Mohammad

Ibrahim) A. H. Osaili
Associate Professors Mo’ez Al-Islam E. Faris
Assistant Professors Hadia Radwan, Leila Cheikh Ismail
Lecturers Hayder Hasan, Mona Hashim
Clinical Tutors Salma Abu Qiyas, Hanin Kassem
Vision
Aspires to be a recognized program for quality education, research and
community intervention in clinical nutrition and dietetics at the national and
international levels.
Mission
Prepares competent, culturally sensitive graduates with independent learning
skills required for their success in the nutrition and dietetics profession that
employs evidence based practice in promoting health and quality of life of the
community; and foster an appreciation of interdisciplinary collaboration,
professional leadership and commitment.
Values
Excellence, professionalism, innovation and creativity, cultural respect and
sensitivity in line with the College of Health Sciences values.
Goals
1) Endorse multidisciplinary study of challenges facing society with equal
emphasis on the social, human, cultural dimension of these challenges.
2) Facilitate the general higher education and intellectual development, within
the context of the study of food, nutrition and dietetics.
3) Graduate highly qualified clinical nutritionists and dietitians who will be able
to work in different health care settings and collaborate with other health
professionals.
4) Equip the students with advanced learning tools that will help them to
improve their life-long knowledge and skills such as self-learning; critical
thinking, and evidence–based clinical learning.
5) Produce graduates who will be capable of being change agents and leaders in
the society.
6) Prepare students to utilize research and pursue higher education to promote
career advancement of the profession.
Graduate Profile

1. Integrate the knowledge of food and nutrition with the knowledge of health,
social sciences, communications, and management theory.
2. Ascertain food groups with respect to their composition, selection, culinary
uses, and principles in preparation.
3. Elaborate the role food processing and technology in storage, preservation,
nutritive value of foods, nutritional labeling.
4. Delineate cultural, social, psychological and personal influences of food habits.
5. Identify the nutritional needs of people during life span and disease
conditions.
6. Understand the principles of diet planning for individuals, group, or
community in health and disease conditions.
7. Familiarize with the fundamentals of research findings

1. Formulate need-based dietary assessment for restoration of health.
2. Assess the nutritional status of individuals and groups.
3. Design and implement nutrition care plans for patients in line with the
guidelines detailed in the international standards of clinical practice in nutrition
care process.
4. Implement intervention plans, monitoring and evaluation, to promote positive
health outcomes.
3) Communication
1. Acquire verbal and written communication skills with patients, other health
care team members, and the public.
2. Develop and disseminate nutrition and health related IEC (Information,
3.Education, Communication) appropriate for the needs of individuals or group.
4. Implement documentation procedures (medical record) including writing and
presentation skills.

1. Acquire the entrepreneur traits of decision-making and problem solving.
2. Attain the quality of assigning responsibilities and delegation of tasks.
3. Foster the sensitivity towards time management.
4. Develop the characteristics of a good team worker.

1. Recognize and appreciate the role of nutrition in community health.
2. Conduct nutrition education programs.
3. Participate in national, state, and/or local activities related to health and
nutrition.
4. Appreciate the multidisciplinary approach in Nutrition and Health Care
6) Professionalism
1. Integrate the expertise of different sectors and their role in service delivery.
2. Apply the professional ethics in practice as Clinical Nutritionists.

1. Develop critical thinking competencies.
2. Appraise on the recent advances in food and nutrition
1. Foster the development of professional consultation skills, written
communications, effective patient interactions and nutrition education for the
public).
2. Exhibit traits of independent learning.
3. Interpret and incorporate new scientific knowledge to enhance practice.
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs):
1) Demonstrate awareness for the social, cultural sensitivity of the

Emirate’s needs within its Islamic values and advancement.
2) Establish broad understanding of the importance of economic,
environmental and cultural issues influencing food choice and
nutritional status.
3) Possess strong foundation in health and food science.
4) Acquire a broad knowledge base and skills in nutritional sciences
and nutrition education.
5) Integrate and acquire training and knowledge from fields
relevant to food and nutrition sciences; food technology, food
psychology and sociology and health promotion and nutrition.
6) Develop a range of skills including knowledge of information
technology, food analysis, independent learning, critical thinking
and verbal and non-verbal communication.
7) Design an effective evidence based on nutrition care plan for
individual clients or patients.
8) Demonstrate leadership to provide effective and efficient
nutritional care to clients based on latest knowledge and changing
needs to the community.
9) Apply the principles of nutrition and dietetics in the maintenance
of health and prevention of disease in groups and individuals.
10) Act responsibly toward clients, self, colleagues, and
community.
11) Integrate recent developments through research in the field of
clinical nutrition.
12) Adhere to the ethical and social issues important to nutritional
services.

Outcomes PLO
Knowledge
the boundaries in a field of work or discipline, encompassing a broad 1, 3
and coherent body of knowledge and concepts, with substantive depth
in the underlying principles and theoretical concepts
an understanding of allied knowledge and theories in related fields of 2
work or disciplines and in the
case of professional disciplines including related regulations,
standards, codes, conventions
understanding of critical approach to the creation and compilation of 5
a systematic and coherent body of knowledge and concepts gained
from a range of sources
a comprehensive understanding of critical analysis, research systems
familiarity with sources of current and new research and knowledge 7, 11
Skill
Technical, creative and analytical skills appropriate to solving
specialized problems using evidentiary and procedural based 4, 6, 7
processes in predictable and new contexts that include devising and
sustaining arguments associated with a field of work or discipline.
techniques in processes of
Investigation towards identified solutions.
evaluating and implementing appropriate research tools and 6, 7
Highly developed advanced communication and information 6, 10
technology skills to present, explain and/ or review complex and
unpredictable matters.
can take responsibility for developing innovative and advanced 8, 9, 11
can manage technical, supervisory or design processes in unpredictable, 7, 8, 9
can work creatively and/or effectively as an individual, in team 8
activities
can express an internalized, personal view, and accept responsibility to 1, 10, 12
Role in context
can function with full autonomy in technical and supervisory contexts 7, 10

and adopt para-professional roles with little guidance
can take responsibility for the setting and achievement of group or 8, 9, 12
individual outcomes and for the management and
supervision of the work of others or self in the case of a specialization
in field of work or discipline
can participate in peer relationships with qualified practitioners and 1, 8
can take responsibility for managing the professional development 9, 7, 12
Self-development
can self-evaluate and take responsibility for contributing to 5, 11, 12

professional practice, and undertake regular professional
development and/ or further learning
can manage learning tasks independently and professionally, in 8, 11

can contribute to and observe ethical standards 10, 12
Graduates from the Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics are absorbed in popular
careers that include hospitals, primary health care facilities, medical centers and
clinics; food industry, food catering, and nutraceutical companies; educational
institutions, research centers, media centers; social welfare organizations; and
wellness clinics in public and private sectors.
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Science degree program in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics
(CN&D) is a full-time four year comprehensive degree program comprising of 134
credit hours from courses offered at the university, college and department
levels. The allocation of the credit hours is shown in the following table:
BSc. in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics (BS-CN&D)
UR CR PR Total
Total 24 24 86 134
The list of the 24 credit hours of University required courses and their
descriptions are presented in the introductory pages of this bulletin.

The 24 credit hours of the College required courses and their descriptions are
presented in the introductory pages of the College of Health Sciences section in
this bulletin.

This category consists of 86 credit hours of which are the 80 credit hours of
mandatory courses and 6 credits of elective courses.
A. Core Courses
The 80 credit hours of required CN&D core courses are listed in the table below.

Professions
0507260 Macro and Micro Nutrients 3 0507250
0507261 Principles of Food Science 3 Co: 0501260
0507262 Food Psychology and Sociology 3 0507250
0507263 Food Microbiology 3 0501257
0507350 Nutrition Assessment 4 0507260
0507351 Food Processing and Preparation 4 0507261
0507352 Nutrition in the Life Cycle 3 0507260;
0507250
0507353 Pediatric Nutrition 3 0507260; Co:
0507352
0507360 Medical Nutrition Therapy (1) 3 0507350;
0507352
0507361 Diet Planning and Disease (1) 3 Co: 0507260
0507362 Clinical Nutrition Practicum 1A 3 0507350; Co:
0507361
0507450 Medical Nutrition Therapy (2) 3 0507360; Co:
0507451
0507451 Diet Planning and Disease (2) 3 0507361;
Co:0507450
0507452 Clinical Nutrition Practicum 2A 3 0503263
(Community)
0507453 Practical Food Analysis 2 0507351
0507460 Food Service Management 3 0507263
0507461 Nutrition Project 3 0500450
1426217 Organic Chemistry for Health Sciences 4 1426155
B. Department elective courses

Students may choose two courses encompassing six credit hours as required
electives. The list of possible courses to choose from are given in the table below.
The list includes courses offered by the CN&D program and other departments.
Students should be aware that not all of the courses in the list will be available
every semester.

Professions
0507400 Advanced Human Nutrition and 3 0507352
Metabolism
0507402 Nutrition Counseling and 3 0503263
Communication
0507437 Sports Nutrition 3 0507350
Study Plan
The Bachelor of Science in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics program encompasses
134 credits hours that are spread over eight semesters and could be completed
in four years. The following distribution of courses by semester facilitates
student’s normal progression through the study plan.
Year I, Level 1 (Freshman), Semester 1 , Fall (16 Credit Hours)

Course # Course Title Cr-Hrs. Prerequisites
0500150 Biology 4
Year 1, Level 1 (Freshman), Semester 2, Spring (17 Credit Hours)
Year 2, Level 2 (Sophomore), Semester 3, Fall (16 Credit Hours)

1426217 Organic Chemistry for Health Sciences 4 1426155
Year 2, Level 2 (Sophomore), Semester 4, Spring (18 Credit Hours)

0507260 Macro and Micro Nutrients 3 0507250
0507261 Principles of Food Science 3 Co: 0501260
0507262 Food Psychology and Sociology 3 0507250
Year 3, Level 3 (Junior), Semester 5 , Fall (17 Credit Hours)

0507350 Nutrition Assessment 4 0507260
0507351 Food Processing and Preparation 4 0507261
0507352 Nutrition in the Life Cycle 3 0507250;
0507260
0507353 Pediatric Nutrition 3 0507260; Co:
0507352
Year 3, Level 3 (Junior), Semester 6 , Spring (18 Credit Hours)
0507360 Medical Nutrition Therapy (1) 3 0507350;
0507352
0507361 Diet Planning and Disease (1) 3 Co: 0507360
0507362 Clinical Nutrition Practicum 1A 3 0507350; co:
0507361
Year 4, Level 4 (Senior), Semester 7 , Fall (17 Credit Hours)

0507450 Medical Nutrition Therapy (2) 3 0507360; Co:
0507451
0507451 Diet Planning and Disease (2) 3 0507361; Co:
0507450
(Community)
0507453 Practical Food Analysis 2 0507351
Year 4, S Level 4 (Senior), Semester 8, Spring (15 Credit Hours)

Professions
0507460 Food Service Management 3 0507263
0507461 Nutrition Project 3 0500450
Course Descriptions
The courses that are offered by the department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics
are designated by the code (0507ABC), where ABC represents the year, term and
sequence as described in the College Section.
Core Courses
0507250 Introduction to Nutrition 3-0-0:3

This course is a preface to food and nutrition and the role of dietitians in
promoting a healthy lifestyle. The students are oriented towards the basic
principles of essential nutrients including their sources, digestion, absorption,
functions, and their requirements. Issues of food safety as part of nutritional
concern will also be exposed. Prerequisite: 0500160 - Human Anatomy and
Physiology.
0507260 Macro and Micro Nutrients 3-0-0:3

A study of energy needs components, metabolism, general chemical
characteristics and function of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, vitamins and
minerals as well as other emerging nutritional factors related to human health
and diseases. Prerequisite: 0507250 - Introduction to Nutrition.
0507261 Principles of Food Science 3-0-0:3

This course deals with current issues associated with food constituents,
structure-function relationships of water, proteins, lipids, carbohydrates,
minerals in food systems. The study of the various food groups with respect to
their classification, quality, physical and chemical characteristics. It emphasizes
on the food deterioration and spoilage, food law and regulations, methods
used to preserve foods and food additives. Co-requisite: 0501260 -
Biochemistry.
0507262 Food Psychology and Sociology 3-0-0:3

This course explores the factors that affect attitudes and decisions about food;
examines current issues of body image and food marketing. It focuses on the
beliefs of different cultures in terms of food and nutritional values. The ways in
which physical and social changes as well as public attitudes affect today’s
patterns of food consumption and food behavior are addressed.
Prerequisite: 0507250 - Introduction to Nutrition
0507263 Food Microbiology 2-3-0:3

Emphasis on the important groups of microorganisms associated with food
quality, safety, processing, spoilage and fermentations; primary sources of
microorganisms found in foods; factors (intrinsic and extrinsic) related to
microbial growth; and control of food transmitted pathogens and minimizing
public health risks. Practical training is combined to equip the students with
the skills of applying the basic procedures for sample preparation and to
determine the microbial quality of different food products; Enumeration of
different types of microorganisms in food using general and selective culture
media. Prerequisite: 0501257 - General Microbiology.
0507350 Nutrition Assessment 3-3-0:4

This course provides an introduction for the nutritional assessment as part of
nutrition care process. It orients the students to the basic aspects of nutritional
assessment systems. It emphasizes on the theoretical knowledge and practical
skills regarding different aspects of nutritional assessment: anthropometric,
laboratory, clinical, dietary assessments and includes an evaluation of their
strengths and limitations. The laboratory sessions utilize active application of
tools and techniques used for assessment of nutritional status. Prerequisite:
0507260 - Macro and Micronutrients.
0507351 Food Processing and Preparation 3-3-0:4

This course covers food technology and processing. It provides information
about cooking techniques, including dry methods (roasting, baking, grilling, and
frying); wet methods (boiling, poaching, steaming, and stewing) and microwave
cooking. It enables students understand the presented cooking methods of
different food groups and the preservation techniques to prevent spoilage of
food, including freezing, dehydration, use of sugars, use of acids, heat
processing and canning. Practical training is combined to equip the students
with the skills and scientific application of food preparation. Prerequisite:
0507261- Principles of Food Science.
0507352 Nutrition in the Life Cycle 3-0-0:3

This course covers basic nutritional issues from preconception throughout life,
pregnancy and lactation, infant, adolescent, adulthood and elderly. It deals
with identifying nutrient needs, and discusses human nutrition from both
physiological and psychosocial perspectives. It considers factors that affect
growth and development, and the aging process. Prerequisites: 0507250 -
Introduction to Nutrition; 0507260 - Macro and Micronutrients.
0507353 Pediatric Nutrition 3-0-0:3

The course focuses on the interrelationships of growth and development of the
infant/child with nutritional status in health and disease. Nutrition for health
promotion; effects of malnutrition, nutrient needs, feeding strategies, disease
and demographics on nutritional status and pathophysiology of growth and
development along with their effect on organ systems are included.
Prerequisite: 0507260 - Macro and Micronutrients; Co-requisite: 0507352 -
Nutrition in the Life Cycle.
0507360 Medical Nutrition Therapy (1) 3-0-0:3

This course orients the students to the Nutrition Care process in the clinical
setting. It focuses on the study of the advanced medical nutrition therapy for
specific disease conditions such as digestive disorders, liver diseases,
diabetes mellitus, obesity, oral health and metabolic disorders. Prerequisites:
0507350 - Nutrition Assessment -0507352 - Nutrition in Life Cycle.
0507361 Diet Planning and Disease (1) 3-0-0:3

This course provides advanced study of evidence-based nutrition principles and
clinical recommendations for the prevention and treatment of digestive
disorders, diabetes mellitus, obesity, oral health and metabolic disorders. It
develops the skills of the students of diet planning in health and disease to
practice in clinical settings. Co-requisite: 0507360 - Medical Nutrition Therapy
(1).
0507362 Clinical Nutrition Practicum 1A 0-0-9:3

This course is designed to emphasize the importance of nutrition in maintaining
health and wellness. The students are acquainted with the nutrition care
process, and the application of nutrition assessment tools on individuals in
clinical training. The effectiveness of the therapeutic diet as related to specific
diseases such as gastroenterological disorders, diabetes, cardiovascular
disease, obesity are examined. Students are familiarized with application of
dietary modification by diet writing/menu marking in the clinical setting.
Prerequisites: 0507350 - Nutrition Assessment; Co-requisite: 0507361 - Diet
Planning and Disease (1).
0507450 Medical Nutrition Therapy (2) 3-0-0:3

This course covers the pathophysiology as well as the advanced principles of
medical nutrition therapy of certain disease states as cardiovascular diseases,
metabolic stress, renal disease and more complicated medical conditions
including, cancer, HIV infection, AIDS, specific disease conditions such as stress
and trauma. Prerequisite: 0507360
- Medical Nutrition Therapy (1); Co-requisite: 0507451 - Diet Planning and
Disease (2).
0507451 Diet Planning and Disease (2) 3-0-0:3

This course focuses on application of evidenced-based nutrition care process in
management of coronary heart diseases, renal diseases, cancer, HIV and other
critical conditions with special emphasis of individualized nutrition support. The
advanced course is designed to equip students with professional skills in diet
planning for clinical settings. Prerequisite: 0507361 - Diet Planning and
Disease (1); Co-requisite: 0507450 - Medical Nutrition Therapy (2).
0507452 Clinical Nutrition Practicum 2A (Community) 0-0-9:3

Year 4, S Level 4 (Senior), Semester 8, Spring (15 Credit Hours)
This course comprises of application of the principles of nutrition assessment
and development of the nutrition education plan as a component of health
care for individuals and groups in a community health care setting. It is an
introduction to nutrition related diseases in terms of cause and treatment,
prevention and rehabilitation. The emphasis is on the application of knowledge
and skills in the areas of wellness and healthy eating lifestyles promotion,
nutrition education, program planning and evaluation and client care and
support. The aim of this course is to enable students to utilize the knowledge
and skills gained through other courses in working with clients, individuals,
families and communities as they assess and intervene to practice health-
enhancing activities. Prerequisite: 0503263 - Health Education and Health
Promotion.
0507453 Practical Food Analysis 1-3-0:2

This course introduces the students to the methods of food analysis, their use
and limitations. Procedures and instruments for the analysis of specific
chemicals and food components are described. Practical training focuses on the
analysis of various food groups for their major and minor food components.
Prerequisite: 0507351 - Food Processing and Preparation.
0507460 Food Service Management 3-0-0:3

The course illustrates the functions of food service operations such as menu
planning, purchasing, storage, production and service. It reviews the
principles of cleaning, sanitation, personal hygiene and safety practices in food
service facilities like implementation of HACCP program. It provides students
with an insight into the design, operation, management and evaluation of
institutional and commercial food service facilities. Applications for menu
management and recipe writing are discussed. The course also covers the
application of dietary advice by focusing on menu management, design and
recipes in order to ensure that advice about diet are practical. It allows
students to reflect on their nutritional knowledge and eating pattern to
manage, plan, and analyze a range of meals suitable for maintenance of good
health. Prerequisite: 0507263 - Food Microbiology.
0507462 Clinical Nutrition Practicum 3A 0-0-18:6

This course provides students with insights into the principles and practice of
clinical nutrition. The students appreciate the role of nutrients in the
pathogenesis of chronic disease, and nutrition in the management of certain
disease states as cardiovascular disease, metabolic stress, renal disease
including parenteral nutrition support, in stress and trauma as well as specific
disease conditions such as, cancer, HIV infection, and AIDS. The selective
clinical setting provides the opportunity for students to pursue personal
learning objectives and concepts relevant to their role as practitioners,
educators. Prerequisite: 0507451 - Diet Planning and Disease (2).
0507461 Nutrition Project 3-0-0:3

This course comprises the application of the knowledge of research methods in
a nutrition situation. Each student develops a specific study design on a
selected nutrition related topic under the supervision of a faculty and
implements, analyzes, interprets the findings and submits a project report.
Elective Courses
Descriptions of the elective courses are given below.
0507400 Advanced Human Nutrition and Metabolism 3-0-0:3

This course focuses on the historical perspectives of nutrition, critical
evaluation of the methodology of nutrient estimation and derivation of
requirements of specific nutrients. It encompasses the advanced study of
macronutrient metabolism in health and disease. It also includes the topics on
nutritional management in special conditions like high altitudes, astronauts,
stress, extreme temperatures; nutrition and immunity and updates in current
nutrition issues. Prerequisite: 0507352 - Nutrition in the Life Cycle.
0507405 Nutrition Counseling and Communication 3-0-0:3

This course focuses on the understanding and acquisition of communication
skills in interpersonal and counseling contexts. The identification and
development of specific communication skills that are essential in clinical
practice and professional environment will be emphasized in order to establish
a theoretical framework for the application of communication skills in an
effective counseling process. Prerequisite: None.
0507437 Sports Nutrition 3-0-0:3

This course gives the knowledge related to food, nutrition, healthy eating and
how to maximize sports performance.
Prerequisite: 0507350 - Nutrition Assessment.
College of Law
COLLEGE OF LAW
Prof. Imad Al Dein Abd Elhay Acting Dean

Dr. Ali Tourki Deputy Dean
Prof. Imad Al Dein Abd Elhay Head of Department of Private Law
Prof. Abdulellah Mohammed Head of Department of Public Law
Personnel
Department of Private Law
Professors Imad Al Dein Abd Elhay, Adnan Sarhan, Ali

Al Mehdawi, Sayyed Ahmad, Bashar H. Malkawi,
Salih Alluhibi
Associate Professors Bakr Al-Serhan, Usama Elrouby, Ali Tourki,

Alaa Alnuaimi, Rasha Hattab, Ahmed Farah,
Mudhafar Al Rawi, Mahmoud Fayyad,
Mohammad Sadat, Nada Al Feel, Bashar Al
Momani, Moayyad Obeidat, Yasir Basim
Dhannoon
Assistant Professors Aouatef Zerara, Mohammed Morsi, Ayman Zain,

Mourad Benseghir, Eman Naboush, Philip De
Man, Mohammed Sedeeq Mohammed
Department of Public Law
Professors Abdulellah Mohammed, Mohammed Shalal

Alani, Sam Souliman Dalla, Faysal Benhalilou,
Wael Allam, Abdulellah Mohammad
Al Nawayseh
Associate Professors Noaman Mahmood, Rana Attour, Manal

Monajed, Mohammed EL Shafie, Zaid Ali Zaid,
Mustafa Salim Mustafa, Mohammed Nour
ELDeen, Ahcene Rabhi Mamoun "Mohammed
Said" Abu Zeitoun, Ahmed Musa Hayajneh,
Isam Saeed Alobaidy
Assistant Professors Khaled Dganni, Ahmed Abdelsabour Aldalgawy,

Shadi Adnan Alshdaifat, Sarra Sefrioul, Smain
labadi, Simon Badran (Visiting)

Bahiya Ismail Senior Administrative Assistant
Hala Mushtaha Administrative Assistant
Amna Shemal Student Service Officer
Fatima Hattawi Student Service Officer
Safa AbdulKader Administrative Assistant
Manal Merza Student Service Officer
Jamila Ali Administrative Assistant
Nora Mosa Administrative Assistant
Contact Information
College of Law Building, M2
University City
Sharjah, UAE
Tel: 00971-6-5050211
Fax: 00971-6-5050212
www.sharjah.ac.ae/ar/acadimics/colleges/law/pages/default.aspx
History
The College of Law was established in 2001 to meet the demands of local
and regional communities for qualified legal professionals holding
bachelor’s degrees in law. Over time, the College has expanded in its
programs to offer the master program in private law in the fall of 2004-
2005 and the master program in public Law in the spring of 2005-2006.
In view of the increasing demand from those wishing to study the law, the
University has established a branch in Khorfakkan in the fall of 2007/2008, then
another branch in Kalba in the fall of 2010/2011, and a third branch in Al Dhaid
fall 2015/2016.
The College continued to expand its programs in order to achieve its

objectives in the graduation of professional and specialized academic
elements. The PhD program in Law (Public Law and Private Law) was
offered in Fall 2011/2012 and the Master's Program in Air and Space Law
was offered in 2018/2019. The number of students enrolled in the college
has continued to rise significantly until the beginning of the academic
year 2018/2019
Accreditation
All programs offered in the College of Law are accredited by the UAE’s
Ministry of Education (MOE).
Vision
To be a pioneer college in the Gulf region and the Arab world in the field of legal
studies using distinctive teaching methods and conducting serious scientific
research directed toward society so as to prepare students to be leaders in the
future.
Mission
The mission is based on the following pillars:
1) Making entry to the job market of qualified legal professionals equipped
with the knowledge and practical experience to fill the needs of
development plans and preserve the heritage and identity of society.
2) The effective contribution through scientific research in developing legal
sciences and its various legislative applications.
3) The provision of various types of legal services for individuals and the local
community to enhance its Islamic and Arabic identity.
Goals
The College of Law strives to achieve the following goals:
1) Build and develop a sound academic base for students in all college
programs in the different legal sciences and link it with the legislative
school of Islamic and Arabic society.
2) Make available interactive and cohesive scientific and practical
environment which support acts of teaching, learning, research, and
training by all members of the college.
3) Meet the development needs of the country or the area- in total or
partially- by developing high caliber legal cadre to meet the needs of the
labor market.
4) Develop student personality scientifically and ethically through methods
such as leading by example and empower the student with creative skills
such as critical thinking, assessment of conclusions, deduction, meeting
deadlines, perfecting work, and other skills.
5) Use of modern teaching techniques-theoretical and practical- for college
students and society in general through training programs and legal
consultations.
6) Offer unique graduate studies for bright students to pursue their master
and doctorate degrees and organizing scientific events to support study
and scientific research.
7) Active participation with professional societies and community institutions
to support and raise public awareness of legal knowledge and justice
principles as they relate to the values of Islamic civilization.
8) Build firm bridges with local associations and different business sectors to
meet the needs of the labor market and develop study plans continuously.
Academic Programs
The College of Law offers the following Academic Programs:
1) Bachelor’s in Law.
2) Master’s in Private Law.
3) Master’s in Public Law.
4) Master’s in Air and Space Law.
5) Doctor of Philosophy in Law – Private Law.
6) Doctor of Philosophy in Law- Public Law.
All programs offered by the College of Law are taught in Arabic. The
Bachelor program are described in the Arabic version of the University
undergraduate bulletin. The Master and Ph.D. programs are described in
the University Graduate bulletin.
Admission to the College of Law is subject to satisfying the requirements
described in the Admissions section in the University part of this bulletin.
Please refer to that section for details.
The Bachelor of Law degree program comprises 126 credits distributed in

three categories: University requirements (UR), college requirements
(CR), and program requirements (PR). The credit hours allocations in each
category are listed in the following tables:
Bachelor of Law (126 Credits Hours)
UR CR Total
Mandatory Credits 15 93 108
Elective Credits 9 9 18
Total 24 102 126

College of Fine Arts and
Design
COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS AND DESIGN
Professor Nadia M. Alhasani Dean
Personnel
Fashion Design with Textiles

Lecturer Samer Eska
Tutor Kristine Al Hamza (Part Time)
Fine Arts
Assistant Professor Izmer Bin Ahmad, Mohammad Yousif Al Hamadi,
Karima Al Shomely, Jay Hetrick, Zoltan Somhegyi,
Lecturer Shaikha Rashid Al Mazrou, Brian Gonzales, Tor Seidel
(Visiting)
Tutor Thaier Helal
Graphic Design and Multimedia

Assistant Professor Shaima Elbardawil
Lecturer Ahmad Manar Al Laham, Nashwa Mahmoud (Part
Time), Ludmil Trenkov
Interior Architecture and Design

Associate Professor Asem Obeidat
Assistant Professor Abdulsamad Alkhalidi, Dana Amro, Ayman Fathy, Iman
Abdel Shahid Ibrahim,
Lecturer Nadia Rashid Al Badri, Asil Adil Al Baghdadi,

Fatima Bin Ahmad Lab Officer
Abd Al Hadi Al Salti Senior Technician
Mohamad Mazn Al Saman Senior Mac Lab Officer
Louay Kassem Administrative Assistant
Polite Mangoro Fashion Technician

Renji Mathews Digital Lab Supervisor
Samira Saba Administrative Officer
Contact Information
College of Fine Arts and Design, Building, M22
University City
Sharjah, UAE
00971-6-5057851
www.sharjah.ac.ae/
Accreditation
All Programs of the College of Fine Arts and Design are accredited by the
Ministry of Education (MOE).
History
The College of Fine Arts was found in 2002 under the patronage of HH
Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohamed Al Qassimi UAE Supreme Council Member,
Ruler of Sharjah, and President of the University of Sharjah.
The College started under supervision of the British Royal College of Art to
reflect His Highness’s vision of making it a leading art institution, to attract
talented students who aspire to creativity, artistic sense and skills for the
advancement of art in the country.
In 2007 the name of the College changed to the College of Fine Art and
Design after the following design programs were introduced:
• Interior Architecture and Design
• Graphic Design and Multimedia
• Fashion Design with Textiles
The first cohort of the College of Fine Arts and Design graduates was in
2006. At the time, the number of graduates was 5, but the number has
been steadily increasing since, reaching ninety-six in 2013-2014.
Vision
The College of Fine Arts and Design (CFAD) at the University of Sharjah aspires to
become one of the leading academic institutions in the UAE, the Gulf, the Arab
world, and internationally.
Situated at the cultural intersection between Asia and Africa, the College of Fine
Arts and Design aims to be one of the centers of visual dialogues between the
Middle East and the Western World.
The College of FAD aspires to be an international center of excellence that
possesses superior art facilities for teaching, research and creative discovery as
well as for exhibiting artworks.
Mission
The mission of the CFAD is to provide students with scientific and
professional experience of the highest standards and to provide
comprehensive and specialized programs in the field of Fine Arts and
Design. The CFAD is committed to contribute to the development of society
in line with the values, heritage and culture of the Arab and Muslim
community, while striving for the development of arts education and
research in the Emirate of Sharjah and the UAE with regional and global
outreach.
It is expected that graduates of the CFAD to become leaders in their chosen

fields. Students and faculty, in addition to their expertise and
accomplishment, provide cultural, intellectual, and aesthetic stimulation
for the campus, the Emirate of Sharjah and beyond.
Goals
The CFAD strives to achieve the following goals:
1) Provide students with educational knowledge in the field of Fine Arts
and Design sciences, according to the highest levels of quality in Fine
Art, Interior Architecture, Graphic and Multimedia and Fashion
Design.
2) Prepare qualified fine arts and design professionals, who can play a
part in different executive and professional careers in several arts
institutions such as galleries, museums and art foundations
3) Develop art and design studies through research collaboration and
cooperation with universities and academic institutions in the UAE
and at the regional and international levels.
4) Contribute to the cultural and social progress of the community by
responding to its needs through effective partnership with arts
organizations, design departments, and the establishment of
specialized research centers and scientific associations that aims to
market the College’s academic and research services for mutual
benefits.
5) Preserve and emphasize the Arab and Islamic culture and
community’s ethics in all of the tasks undertaken by the College,
whether at the level of teaching, scientific research or community
service.
6) Raise the quality of art education by developing cooperation with
other higher education institutions and the adoption of best practices
in teaching and learning, and establishing cooperation agreements
with Western distinguished universities in the field of Fine Arts and
Design.
7) Develop the qualifications and skills of college graduates to keep
abreast of developments in the local, regional and international levels
by linking the college’s programs with the market’s needs and through
programs of continuous education and training.
Values
Excellence. The pursuit of excellence in creative thought and achievement,
artistic performance, applied pedagogies, and in service to the professional
communities provides the foremost motivation for the students, faculty,
and staff of the College of Fine Arts and Design.
Partnership. Mutually beneficial collaborations with community

organizations in the UAE will include sustained, synergistic relationships in
the fine arts and design with closely related internships and collaborative
projects to support teaching, research and service related initiatives.
Diversity. The College values diversity in people, artistic production,

research, teaching, and service.
Integrity. The College acts with the highest moral principles and
professional standards in teaching, research, creative production, and
service.
College Overview
The College of Fine Arts and Design currently offers four undergraduate
programs: Fine Arts, Fashion Design with Textiles, Graphic Design and
Multimedia, and Interior Architecture and Design. All four programs share
a common first year with the following three years being program specific
with units of cultural studies being common to all.
The programs are annual, cohort-based and teaching follows a unit system
of ten, fifteen or twenty weeks. All components of each program are taught
in English.
Each program has a dedicated faculty for studio teaching; however, the
cultural studies faculty provides the teaching on art history and cultural
studies units for all programs. Studio space is organized according to each
program’s needs, whilst workshops and computer labs are open to all
students (as scheduled or by prior arrangement). Technical support staff
maintain workshop equipment, facilitate student project work and ensure
health and safety regulations are met.
Each program has a coordinator that reports to the Dean and oversees the
timetabling, administrative work and structures curriculum development
plans with the rest of the faculty team.
Academic Programs
The College of Fine Arts and Design offers programs leading to the Bachelor
of Arts (BA) degree in:
1) Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Design with Textiles
2) Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts
3) Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design and Multimedia
4) Bachelor of Arts in Interior Architecture and Design
Program Structure and Organization

All the degree programs follow a four-year full time mode of study and
share a common first year Foundation in Art and Design.
Foundation Year
The first stage Foundation in Art and Design is an intensive year of study
designed as an introduction to conceptual thinking and to the creative
production methods, materials and knowledge of all the art and design
subject areas offered by the College. It is designed to enable students to
explore the complex inter-relationships between ways of seeing, ways of
thinking and ways of making, and is conceived as a series of topics for
research, practical workshops and guided visual study.
Specialization Program
On successful completion of the Foundation year, students select the
subject area in which they wish to specialize for the next three years of
study. Programs are based on practical studio and workshop-based
projects, where students have the opportunity to study the specialized
areas of practice related to their chosen subject area. Throughout all stages
of studies, courses in the history and theory of art and design and cultural
studies help develop a critical and analytical approach to studio practice.
Students also have the opportunity to work with established artists,
designers, businesses and organizations on ‘live’ projects that will provide
professional awareness and experience in preparation for working within
the expanding fields of the creative industries.
Each program takes its own direction and is distributed across three broad
areas of learning, referred to as themes. Each theme consists of a series of
units that run throughout and across program’s three stages - stages two,
three and four:
• Theme I: Design Practice
• Theme II: Contextual and Cultural Studies
• Theme III: Personal and Professional Development
The units for each program are detailed in the program descriptions.
Each degree program comprises university requirements (UR), college
requirements (CR) and program requirements (PR). The university and
college requirements are common to all programs in the College of Fine
Arts and Design. Each program has its own required and elective courses.
The credit hours allocations for each program are shown in the following
table:
B.A. in Fine Arts (122 Credit Hours)
UR CR PR Total
Total 24 26 72 122
Course Coding
Courses offered in the College of Fine Arts and Design are designated
numbers of the form 07XYABC where:
XY Program level
A Course level
B Specialized field
C Serial No.
University Requirements
Every student is required to take 24 credit hours of general education
courses distributed over seven domains. Fifteen (15) mandatory credit
hours are selected from domains 1, 2, 3 and 4 and (9) elective credit hours
selected from domains 5, 6 and 7 as indicated in the University section
(General Education).
College requirements constitute Stage One of all programs offered by the
College of Fine Arts and Design. They consist of the foundation and skill
courses required for all FAD students. The following table has the complete
list of College requirements and the subsequent section includes the
description of these courses.
Course # Course Title Theme UK Credit US Credit

Rating Rating
0710101 Foundation Unit 1: I 30 6
Exploration
0710102 Foundation Unit 2: I 30 6

Discipline Choices
0710103 Foundation Unit 3: 40 8

Confirmation of Discipline I
0710107 Foundation Unit 4: History II 15 3
of World Arts 1
0710108 Foundation Unit 5: History 15 3

of World Arts 2 II
Total 130 26
Descriptions of the College of Fine Arts required courses are given below.
0710101 Unit 1 - Exploration
This unit introduces students to the fundamentals of drawing, color, 2D

and 3D, materials, and related skills. The unit provides a broad-based
introduction and experience in visual language and forms of expression in
art and design. Drawing is a core focus and is taught from a variety of
perspectives including observational and analytical drawing skills, drawing
systems and visual research. Students learn 2D and 3D basic design
methodologies in technical workshops.
0710102 Unit 2- Discipline Choices
This unit allows students to experience a number of designated art and

design pathways from the range of programs offered by the college. The
purpose is to allow students to make informed decisions about their area
of specialization. Projects emphasize the progressive development of
problem solving skills as these relating to art and design practice. The unit
also covers creative and interpretative abilities and technical and
manipulative skills specific to each discipline. Faculty members monitor
student progression through individual, class and group tutorials and
reflective journals, to advise students on their choice of specialization to
be pursued at degree level.
0710103 Unit 3 - Conformation of Discipline
The outcomes of the unit support progression from Stage One to discipline
specific choices in Stage Two. In this unit students undertake supervised
skills-based workshops, portfolio assembly, and a major final project in
their chosen discipline. After completion of their portfolio, students have
tutorials to discuss their work in Foundation Stage One to assist them with
their choice of discipline. Following on from individual tutorials with
respective faculty, students select a final project in a particular discipline
to confirm their choice
0710107 History of World Arts (1)
This introductory unit is lecture-based and offers a survey on the history of

visual arts from the prehistoric times to 1,500 CE (925 AH). It is designed
for students with no previous knowledge of art or art history and is
intended to demonstrate how to interpret important artworks of painting,
sculpture, printmaking and architecture in their historical, social, and
cultural contexts. The unit aims to promote a familiarity with a range of
traditions and developments in art and visual culture and to develop the
ability to observe and engage critically in their interpretation. It explores
the dialogue between art and design through a historical overview relevant
to the students’ studio practice. A study skills component enables the
students to acquire and develop fundamental skills, understanding and
approaches to learning that underpin and support their studies.
0710108 History of World Arts (2)
This introductory unit is lecture based and offers a survey on the history of
visual arts from 1,500 CE (925 AH) to the present. It is designed for students
with no previous knowledge of art or art history and is intended to
demonstrate how to interpret important artworks of painting, sculpture,
printmaking and architecture in their historical, social, and cultural
contexts. The unit aims to promote a familiarity with a range of traditions
and developments in art and visual culture and to develop the ability to
observe and engage critically in their interpretation. It explores the
dialogue between art and design through a historical overview relevant to
the students’ studio practice. A study skills component enables the
students to acquire and develop fundamental skills, understanding and
approaches to learning that underpin and support their studies.
Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts in degree is program-specific. They
encompass three categories: Major specific core courses, major specific
elective courses, and courses chosen from outside the major. The program
requirements for the bachelor degrees in the different Science majors are
given hereafter. Details and titles of relevant courses are included in the
Student’s Study Plan (SSP) that is availed to every Science student.
Fashion Design with Textiles
This program leads to the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Design with
Textiles.
Goals
The program goals are to:
1) Provide a specialist education that develops individual creative identity
through the synthesis of research with design and conceptual development in
the creation of Fashion Design with Textiles (Identity Development)
2) Achieve an appropriate balance between imaginative ideas and professional
considerations that pursue exploration and experimentation to challenge
conventions with innovative design (Idea Development)
3) Deliver technical skill learning and knowledge of materials combining
traditional methods and new technology in the realization of creative Fashion
Design with Textiles (Technical Skills)
4) Enable students to understand the historical, social, ethical and cultural
contexts for the practice of Fashion and Textile Design in order to inform the
origination and development of design solutions (Contexts and Cultural
Domain)
5) Empower students to develop independent learning skills through creative
and critical development (Self Development and Expression)
6) Establish and understand the mix of cultural influences in creative design in
the international Fashion and Textile Industry of today and beyond (Cultural
Understanding)
7) Promote an awareness of commercial practice and consideration in
preparation for a career in the Fashion and Textile Design Industry
(Professional Interaction)
8) Develop dynamic individuals who can confidently respond to professional
opportunities or undertake further study of research (Personal Development)
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the Program students should be able to:
A. Knowledge
1) Demonstrate independent learning ability and creative thought through the
capacity to set tasks in response to research and design briefs
2) Evaluate different concepts and trends of style, fashion and textile design in
the process of creating unique fashion and textile design work
3) Combine a range of analytical, problem-solving skills to generate critical
design ideas and practical solutions
4) Synthesize the varied design, commercial and cultural resources available to
justify concepts
5) Articulate the role and practice of fashion and textile design from
contemporary, historical, social and ethical perspectiveA6.Critically analyze
the relevant professional, cultural and educational contexts in which creative
practice and personal strengths are applied and developed
6) Apply innovative design practices to achieve appropriate commercial or
conceptual outcomes
7) Define the contextual setting of a subject through cultural and theoretical
studies
8) Interpret the relevant social and cultural contexts in the discourse of are and
design trends
B. Skills
1) Initiate design idea development through a range of methods, including
drawings, experimentation and prototypes that are challenging and creative
2) Illustrate dynamically design concepts and ideas using a range of visual
communication and presentation skills
3) Construct creative fashion garments using innovative and appropriate textile
solutions
4) Originate creative fashion and textile work using professional technical
making skills
5) Apply research skills to the production of written texts
C. Attitudes
1) Express informed ideas, concepts and solutions confidently in verbal, written
and visual formats
2) Manage projects professionally within deadlines
3) Collaborate effectively in team and/or group work
4) Articulate awareness of personal and professional ethics
The Fashion Design with Textiles program prepares students for careers in: fashion
design, creative direction, brand development, styling, consultancy, fashion textile
development, garment production, technical management, and
entrepreneurship. Graduates may also pursue careers as fashion press relation
officers, fashion journalists, retail buyers and managers, film and theatrical
costume designers and fashion event producers. The international nature and
structure of the programme enables graduates to pursue further studies.
Program Overview
The Fashion Design with Textiles program equips students with the
knowledge, skills and attitudes to become innovative professional fashion
designers. The program emphasis is on fashion design with fashion textiles
as a complementary component Students acquire knowledge, skills and
understanding of the processes of print, dye, manipulation and
embellishment, and will be able to apply these skills to their fashion design
work in an imaginative and professional manner. Combining fashion design
with textile design allows students to develop a unique identity, in line with
contemporary professional fashion designers. The program prepares
students for careers in fashion design, creative direction and brand
development, styling, consultancy, fashion textile development, garment
production and technical management and entrepreneurship. Students
may through further training pursue careers as fashion press relation
officers, fashion journalists, retail buyers and managers, film and theatrical
costume designers and fashion event producers. The international nature
and structure of the program enables students to pursue further studies.

Rating Rating
Stage Two
0702201 Unit 1: Research, Creative I 30 6
Development, Technical
Skills
0702204 Unit 2: Personal and III 10 2

Professional Development -
Emirates
Project
0702202 Unit 3: Research, Creative I 30 6

Application, Technical Skills
0710201 Unit 4: Cultural Studies II 20 4
0702203 Unit 5: Self Directed I 30 6

Creative Practice and
Portfolio
Presentation
Total 120 24
Stage Three
0702301 Unit 6: Creative Application I 30 6

of Design and Technical
Skills

Elective
0702302 Unit 8: Design Research I 30 6

and Creative Interpretation

Research Project
0702303 Unit 10: Creative and I 30 6

Collaborative Practice
0702304 Unit 11A: Personal and III 10 2

Total 120 24
Internship
0705305 Unit 11B : Internship III 15 3
(Internship counts for 3

credits towards Stage Four)
Stage Four
0710401 Unit 12 : Cultural Studies II 20 4

Dissertation
0702401 Unit 13: Major Project, I 40 8

Research, Design and
Development
0702402 Unit 14: Completion and I 45 9

presentation of Major
Project,
Project Degree Collection
Total 120 24
Program Description
The BA Fashion Design with Textiles program framework comprises a four-
year full time mode of study including a common year of Foundation in Art
and Design during the first stage of the program together with 30 credit
hours to fulfill general University requirements and electives.
Stage One: Stage I is structured around three core units in Art and Design
studio practice and two units in Cultural Studies comprising lectures and
seminars as described in the College Requirement section above.
Stages Two, Three and Four: After successful completion of Stage One -
Foundation in Art and Design, the program is distributed across three
broad learning areas, referred to as Themes, which run throughout and
across Stages Two, Three and Four of the program. The themes are:
Theme I. Design Practice
Theme II. Contextual and Cultural Studies
Theme III. Personal and Professional Development
Description of those themes follows.
THEME I: Design Practice

Theme I involves Design Practice and encompasses the stages and units
summarized in the following table.
Theme I Design Practice
Stage Two Units 1, 3 and 5
Stage Units 6, 8, and 10

Three
Stage Four Units 13 and 14
Theme I units are described below.
0702201 Unit 1 - Research, Creative Development,

Technical Skills
This unit introduces students to the main technical skills of basic pattern
cutting, garment construction, textile print, dye techniques and the use of
studio machinery that will enable them to begin to translate their design
ideas into working garments, the main vehicle for this is a fashion design
and cut/make project which has a common theme.
0702202 Unit 3 - Research, Creative Application, Technical
Skills
The aim of this unit is to build on basic skills through project(s) that require
students to undertake research to inform creative design solutions.
Students also develop their pattern-cutting and garment construction
skills. Workshop/ project based work in computer aided design (CAD)
enhance their textile print design work. In addition, there are illustration
classes and a portfolio presentation workshop.
0702203 Unit 5 - Self Directed Creative Practice and

Portfolio Presentation
In this unit students work becomes more self-directed. Students continue
to develop their design, print and textile manipulation skills through
workshop orientated project work. Seminars introduce them to a wide
range of fabrics and fibers and their potential uses in fashion. The main
design project encourages them to combine their creativity in both textiles
and fashion design. The focus is on presentation skills through the medium
of portfolio development. Final year students will be assisted in the
preparation of their degree show.
0702301 Unit 6 - Creative Application of Design and

Technical Skills
The unit introduces students to different ways of developing concepts
through experimental exploration and traditional technical skills.
Workshops include tailoring and the jacket; and an introduction to digital
printing, where the emphasis is on generation of dynamic ideas and
students will be able to print the fabric(s) for their fashion design work.
There will also be opportunity to concentrate on the enhancement of their
portfolio presentation skills. Students will also begin to define their
individual creative identities as designers.
0702302 Unit 8 - Design Research and Creative

Interpretation
This unit further encourages self-directed work. The first five weeks of the
unit will focus on a design brief that encourages creative and technical
exploration in both fashion and textile design. The second five weeks
introduces students to range planning and the building of themes to create
collections. There are seminars on marketing and promotion. Students will
be able to enhance their digital presentation skills.
0702303 Unit 10 - Creative and Collaborative Practice

Whilst continuing to develop and refine your knowledge and expertise in
fashion and textile design, students will participate in a live team project
set by a fashion company or retailer, which requires designing and
presenting a capsule collection. In small teams, students undertake market
research, creative research, design development and the making of both
textile designs and garments. For the final presentation, the teams present
their concept and finished garments to the visiting professionals. Further
use of digital design software applications will allow students to present
their ideas in a professional and innovative way.
0702401 Unit 13 - Major Project, Research, Design and

Development
This fifteen-week long unit provides students with the opportunity to
demonstrate their ability to self-manage their own learning. Students
begin to define and develop their individual creative identity as designers.
There are two main projects, which provide the opportunity to practice a
number of the creative design and technical skills associated with planning
their final collection work. Students will develop presentation skills prior to
determining, through research, the design criteria, rationale and the
market for their degree collections. The second project will take the form
of a self-structured learning contract and will allow each student to explore
a skill area which will compliment research and design base for his/her
degree collection.
0702402 Unit 14 - Completion and Presentation of Major

Project
This unit is the culmination of the program work to date. In translating
designs into finished garments students greatly increase their print,
pattern-cutting and making skills. They will also do extensive fabric
research, making contact with potential sponsors from the fashion and
textiles industries. The end result will be the presentation of four to six
finished outfits on the catwalk. This will be supported and contextualized
by evidence of research and design development and a portfolio
presentation of the degree collection for a final assessment at the end of
the spring semester.
THEME II: Contextual and Cultural Studies

Theme II involves Contextual and Cultural Studies and encompasses the
stages and units summarized in the following table.
Theme II - Contextual and Cultural Studies
Stage Two Units 4
Stage Units 7 and

Three
Stage Four Unit 12
Theme II units are described below.
0710201 Unit 4 - Cultural Studies

In Unit four students are introduced to the history of fashion design from
the second half of the 19th century to present. Through a historical survey
of modern and post-modern fashion design the correspondences between
fashion and other art and design fields will be discussed in their social,
cultural, historical and political contexts. Finally, this unit investigates the
exceptional role of fashion design as a sensitive indicator for socio-cultural
change.
0710301 Unit 7 - Cultural Studies Elective

The cultural studies elective is a unit that gives students the opportunity to
complement and underpin their main area of study. It is situated at the
start of Stage Three in order to build upon the program specific contextual
studies in Stage Two and help prepare students for the critical
interrogation and positioning of their practice in Stage Four. Students have
the opportunity to engage with students from other programs and to
engage in debate and discussion of the cultural issues. The unit 7 elective
subjects enable students to develop in-depth awareness in one chosen
area. Each elective option offers opportunities for the acquisition of a
range of conceptual tools in the analysis of cultural products, whether arts,
design, or popular culture.
0710302 Unit 9 - Cultural Studies Research Project

This unit offers an opportunity for students to carry out an extended body
of research on a topic of their choice in negotiation with faculty. Students
identify a research problem and apply research instruments and
methodologies in the development of self-directed research project.
Students develop a proposal relevant to fine arts and/or design that
defines a research problem and produce a preliminary structure that
informs the final dissertation (Stage Four, Unit Twelve). This unit provides
students with an understanding of what research entails and examines a
range of research methods, primary/secondary sources and writing styles.
Building on previous Cultural Studies units, students chosen topics are
discussed and debated in a peer learning environment. This encourages
students to think critically and develop their own ideas from an informed,
well researched position. The work in this unit requires students to further
refine previously acquired knowledge in academic protocols through
written assignments.
0710401 Unit 12 - Cultural Studies Dissertation

Following on from Unit Nine where students complete an initial body of
research and identify key research questions, this unit facilitates the
development of the major research dissertation. Students are expected to
refine their research questions and to develop a coherent and reasoned
argument of cultural, social or historical relevance to fine arts and/or
design. The dissertation project is a significant body of self-directed
research, presented in an appropriate style, supported by a bibliography
and correct citation of sources. The dissertation can be supported by visual
material. In this unit students apply their understanding of research and
research methodologies in the development of the dissertation. The
emphasis is on writing a well-structured and coherent outcome, involving
critical analysis. This unit consolidates the development of students as
thinking practitioners and prepares them to undertake studies at
postgraduate level.
THEME III: Personal and Professional
Theme III involves Personal and Professional and encompasses the stages
and units summarized in the following table.
Theme III - Personal and Professional
Stage Two Units 2
Stage Units 11A and 11B

Three
Theme III units are described below.
0702204 Unit 2 - Personal and Professional Development-

Emirates Project
In Unit Two students are introduced to a wide range of venues,
practitioners organizations, and other resources that facilitate research,
personal development and professional opportunities existing in Sharjah
and the United Arab Emirates. Students are introduced to topics,
workshops and writing exercises dealing with the relevant local cultural
resources, media and publicity, heritage and contemporary art/design
appreciation. Students acquire and improve basic skills and approaches to
learning that include teamwork, professional ethics, communication and
resourcefulness strengthening and supporting their studies throughout
Stage Two and their program as a whole.
0705304 Unit 11 A - Personal and Professional

Development
This Personal and Professional Development Unit (PPD) compliments
students’ design studies across the programs. This unit is split into two
sections with the first section focusing on particular aspects of subject
based professional practice(s), career development and life-long learning.
The second part is structured in a cross disciplinary way and involves
teamwork (mixed discipline) to generate conceptual development to a
common brief. The purpose is to provide students with an opportunity to
prepare for a professional environment and to reflect on their current skills
and abilities, including collaboration, time management, team skills,
presentation skills, and communication. The objective of the Unit is to
facilitate knowledge and skills that can support student career paths in the
future.
0705305 Unit 11B - Internship (During summer between

Years Three and Four)
Internship (for 8-12 weeks) gives you an excellent opportunity to apply
your knowledge and skills gained through the curriculum to professional
practice. In turn this will help you decide career and further learning paths.
Experiences will vary depending on the individual student but could include
fashion and textile design studios, manufacturing operations, retail buying
offices, events organizing and press relation activities, media and styling
related positions.
Fine Arts
This program leads to the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts.
Goals
The primary goal of the Fine Arts program is to facilitate the creation of an
environment that promotes high academic standards through the
acquisition of the appropriate knowledge, skills and attitudes in Fine Arts,
demonstrated with outcomes of student studio work, spoken and written
word. The program supports the development of the necessary personal
attributes and the mastery of essential skills that will equip and prepare
students for continuing creative and personal development. Through the
delivery of a dynamic and innovative approach to teaching and learning the
Fine Arts program strives to provide an environment where academic
freedom, creativity, scholarship and initiative can flourish, fostering a
culture where the student is prepared to enter the professional world of
contemporary art practice or to continue postgraduate study. The specific
program goals are to:
1) Provide a specialist education in Fine Arts that equips students with the
knowledge, skills and attitudes to develop individual creative studio practice.
2) Produce professional fine arts practitioners who have the expertise to
undertake professional research, and meet entry level standards for further
study.
3) Enable the integration of theory into practice, synthesizing knowledge,
conceptualization, critical thinking and research skills in the creation of art
work and scholarly writing.
4) Provide students with exemplary technical mastery to produce artwork
within a context of research and intellectual pursuit.
5) Enable students with confidence, self-direction and independent learning
skills relevant to research, studio practice, analysis, problem solving and
professional attitudes.
6) Provide students with a creative, stimulating study environment to promote
critical thinking that encompasses cultural understanding, ethical
appreciation and valid judgment.
7) Provide students with knowledge about the culture and history of art and
design with an awareness of the cultural issues and contexts of
contemporary art and how the art of our time relates to the art of the past
Learning Outcomes
The Fine Arts Program Learning Outcomes are based on the three main
domains of learning activities: Cognitive: Knowledge, Psycho motor, Skill,
Affective: Attitudes.
Upon successful completion of the BA Fine Arts Program graduates will be

able to:
1) Demonstrate critical awareness of art and design practices in the diverse fine
arts studio areas, and the knowledge of a range of historical, and contemporary
contexts, works of art, artists, and the evolution of art and design.
2) Analyze the contextual setting of a subject through critical inquiry and cultural
studies.
3) Demonstrate proficiency in the appropriate use of a range of technical skills,
media, technologies, ICTs (Information and Communication Technologies),
resources, materials, methods and processes, health and safety procedures, to
produce work.
4) Proficiently employ the principles of visual organization and conceptual
thinking, in relation to two-and three-dimensional visual form, content,
context; and represent them in ideas, sketches and artworks.
5) Demonstrate independent and creative thinking, conceptual ability, creative
risk, experimentation and problem solving in the development of a focused
studio research and practice.
6) Integrate capabilities of conceptualization, technical facility and research to
analyze, discuss, communicate content and create meaning, structure, and
artwork.
7) Synthesize theory into practice with knowledge of diverse aesthetic formal and
conceptual issues, to establish an independent, coherent line of intellectual
and practical inquiry in fine arts.
8) Conduct research and formulate a dynamic generative process in studio
practice to create imaginative and innovative artworks.
9) Articulate research, ideas and artwork in visual as well as verbal/ written
presentations with skill in display methodologies and exhibition.
10) Apply research skills in the production of scholarly written texts.
11) Demonstrate coherent communication skills and self-confidence with
awareness of professional ethics.
12) Demonstrate a collaborative attitude in professional relationships.
The Fine Arts program is designed to prepare graduates for a fast growing
culture-based sector. Opportunities in the rapidly expanding gallery
districts, national and private art foundations, museums, education
programs and a world class art market, offer numerous career choices to
graduates in addition to becoming professional artists. The Fine Arts
program has partnerships with many art organizations and international
universities to advance its mission. The program is based both on
theoretical and practical instruction, offering many transferable skills as
well as academic expertise. This combined knowledge has proven to
contribute the multitude of professions related to art and culture, such as:
studio artist, fine art printer, instructor, technician, teacher, curator, art
dealer, art handler, graphic artist, book artist, craftsperson in a variety of
mediums, museum preparator, museum administrator, outreach and
community facilitator, photographer, creative advisor, critic and studio
manager to name a few career paths available upon completion of the
degree in Fine Arts. The program also prepares students for full range of
postgraduate studies.
Program Overview
The BA Fine Arts program emphasizes support of creative development
with a dynamic and contemporary approach to fine arts, preparing
students to become innovative professional artists. The Fine Arts program
fosters a distinctive experiential learning process providing key knowledge,
skills and attitudes in the field of fine arts. Introductory core fine arts studio
workshops equip students with the fundamental proficiencies in sculpture,
painting, photography, print making, art histories and theories. In the
intermediate stage students acquire knowledge of fine arts concepts and
contemporary fine arts practice, gaining the ability to produce meaningful
works of art and contextualizing their studio work within contemporary
fine arts discourse. Students are encouraged to reflect and focus their
research towards a self-directed studio research project supported by
abilities in core fine art areas, choosing to work in one medium, or to
combine media forming an interdisciplinary practice. In the advanced stage
students further develop and consolidate a coherent line of intellectual
inquiry to develop an area of fine arts research which integrates studio
with concepts, theories, and professionalism.

Rating Rating
Stage Two
0706201 Unit 1: Fine Arts: I 30 6
Introduction to Workshops
1
0702204 Unit 2 : Personal and III 10 2
Emirates
Project
0706202 Unit 3 : Fine Arts : I 30 6

Introduction to Workshops
2
0706203 Unit 5 : Fine Arts : Projects I 30 6
Total 120 24
Stage Three
0706301 Unit 6 : Fine Arts : Studio I 30 6

Practice

Elective
0706302 Unit 8 : Fine Arts : Context I 30 6

Research Project
0706303 Unit 10 : Fine Arts : Studio I 30 6

Research Project
0705304 Unit 11A : Personal and III 10 2

Total 120 24
Internship

Stage Four
Dissertation
0706401 Unit 13 : Fine Arts : Major I 40 8

Project : Theory and
Practice
0706402 Unit 14 : Fine Arts : Final I 45 9

Exhibition Project
Total 120 24
Description
The BA Fine Arts program framework comprises a four-year full time mode
of study including the common Foundation year (college requirement) in
Art and Design during the first stage of the program together with 24 credit
Theme I. Design and Fine Arts Practice
Description of those follows.
THEME I: Design Fine Arts Practice

Theme I involves Fine Arts Practice and encompasses the stages and units
Theme I - Design Fine Arts Practice
Stage Two Units 1, 3, and 5

Three
Stage Four Units 13 and 14
0706201 Unit 1 - Introduction to Workshops 1

This unit is an introduction to the core studio areas of Fine Arts practice
(which include sculpture, photography, painting, and printmaking) through
studio work, lectures, workshops, discussions and consultations with
respective studio faculty. Introduction to Workshops 1 develops the skills
and working practices of the two mediums: sculpture, photography that
underpin fine arts practice. Students acquire abilities through the process
of producing studio projects. You will also undertake health and safety
inductions to ensure safe working practice in the various studio areas.
Sculpture: Workshop in Sculptures is an introduction to the process of

making 3 dimensional forms. This workshop explores diverse material and
methodologies to create form and volume. Working with materials such as
wood, plaster, clay, wire you will learn processes in mold making and
casting. Students will utilize and further develop drawing skills in
association with sculpture. Lectures include history, concepts and theories
on space, site, weight, light in relation to sculpture.
Photography: Workshop in Photography is an introduction to the process

of making 2 dimensional forms with the process of photography and
media. This workshop explores diverse photographic techniques materials
and methodologies. Students develop core skills such as the photographic
camera and the lens, light, exposure and film, developing the negative and
printing the positive, analog and digital processes. Assignments develop
your skills such as framing, depth of field, shutter speed, editing the print,
composition and representation focusing on technical abilities. Lectures
include history, concepts and theories, form and content, space, light, in
relation to photography.
070620 Unit 3 - Introduction to Workshops2

This unit is an introduction to the core studio areas of fine arts practice
(which include sculpture, photography, painting, and printmaking) through
studio work, lectures, workshops, discussions and consultations with
respective studio faculty. Introduction to Workshops 1 develops the skills
and working practices of the two mediums: Sculpture, Photography that
underpin Fine Arts practice. Students acquire abilities through the process
of producing studio projects. Students also undertake health and safety
inductions to ensure safe working practice in the various studio areas.
Painting: Workshop in Painting is an introduction to the process of making

two- dimensional forms by the application of painting materials on surface.
Students utilize and further develop drawing skills in association with
painting. This workshop explores diverse painting materials and
methodologies such as oil, acrylic, mixed media on canvas. Assignments
develop their skills in visual organization, composition and representation
focusing on technical abilities. Lectures include history, concepts and
theories on surface, form and content, space, light, in relation to painting.
Printmaking: Workshop in Printmaking is an introduction to the process of

making 2 dimensional forms with the printmaking processes such as relief,
silkscreen, intaglio, lithography. Students utilize and further develop
drawing skills in association with printmaking. You will acquire core skills in
the use of printmaking tools, methods and techniques.
Assignments develop students’ skills in visual organization, composition

and representation focusing on technical abilities. Lectures include history,
concepts and theories on form and content in relation to printmaking.
0706203 Unit 5 - Projects

In this unit students undertake assigned projects, which will provide them
with a focused and in-depth skill building experience in sculpture,
photography, painting, and printmaking. Building and extending on the
skills students acquired in Unit 1, and Unit 3 the projects are designed to
further extend their abilities in the processes and techniques of the fine
arts studio areas. Fine arts projects challenges students’ imagination to
apply their technical skills and reinforce their formal abilities.
0706301 Unit 6 Studio Practice

This unit emphasizes fine arts studio practice refining students’ technical
and conceptual sensitivity to develop and realize projects. Through
exploration of studio methods and materials students will engage in
analysis and reflection to broaden their knowledge in studio practice and
further their individual development. Students work on conceptually led
project assignments designed to challenge their imagination in the
investigation of forms, methods, materials and processes in the
development and realization of projects. Topics: Method, Material,
Process, Manipulating Forms
0706302 Unit 8 - Context

This unit builds progressively on knowledge and skills in fine arts studio
practice reflecting on and applying technical and conceptual ability to
produce meaningful works of art. Emphasis is placed on the exploratory
process of art making which includes the construction and analysis of art
objects/images and spatial practice in the assembly and the placement of
art objects/images. It includes opportunities to explore installation
practice and undertake site-specific projects. Through a conceptually led
project assignment students further develop their art making with an
awareness of art contexts. Topics: Context and Process, Art object/image
analysis, Spatial Practice
0706302 Unit 10 - Studio Research Project

This Unit will enable students to define and analyze areas of interest within
studio research, reflecting their individual development. In consultation
with faculty, students initiate and develop a focused self-directed studio
research project, articulating their ideas through one medium, or forming
an interdisciplinary approach. The development of studio research
requires independent and creative thinking, applied experimentation,
reflection and a methodological inquiry towards possible resolutions.
Students apply critical thinking in conducting their research and assessing
the work of their peers in relation to construction of meaning and
contemporary art. Topics: Concepts in Art, Conceptualization and
Research, Thinking and making
Unit 13 Major Project - Theory and Practice

Developing a focused and effective practice in studio work and research
students are required to produce a major body of studio work that
synthesizes theory into practice. Examining discourses in contemporary art
through selected readings and writing critically will enable students to
develop a coherent line of intellectual inquiry in fine arts practice. Students
are required to initiate, plan, develop, research, realize and present a
major body of studio work. Students will formulate a written project
proposal, which will guide their research, studio work and time
management, over fifteen weeks. At this stage students should exemplify
individual growth and independent thinking in research and in the making
of art. Topics: Methodology of art research, Contemporary art practices in
perspective.
0706402 Unit 14 - Final Exhibition Project

This Unit serves as the framework for producing an exhibition, which
prepares students for the challenges of professional fine arts and
exhibition practice. Students are required to initiate, plan, develop,
research, realize and present a major body of studio work in the form of a
Final Exhibition Project. They will engage in the realization of studio work
for an exhibition, curatorial planning and organization with the particular
characteristics of the exhibition space and the dynamics of a large group
exhibition. The final exhibition projects should exemplify students’ ability
to work confidently as fine arts practitioners. Topics: Rhetoric of display,
Art and visual culture in contemporary society.

Theme II: Contextual and Cultural Studies
Stage Two Units 4
Stage Units 7, 9
Three
Stage Four 12
Theme II Units are described below.
0710201 Unit 4 - Fine Arts: Cultural Studies

In this Unit students are introduced to a range of cultural themes, including
Program-specific options and broader aspects of popular culture, art and
design. It offers the opportunity to encounter students from other
Programs within the College of Fine Arts and Design and to engage in
discussion of cultural issues. It will allow the student to test and develop
discussion, research and writing skills learnt in Unit Two and the
Foundation Stage. Students will learn to use theoretical models and
concepts in discussion and written assignments, applying them in the
interpretation and analysis of art and design through the examination of
subjects which include art and designing the modern age, the avant-garde,
postmodernism, the rise of popular media, and the digital revolution.
Studying culture in this way can help the student understand how the
practice of art and design in the studio area relates to a wider context. It
also provides the student with source material for his/her studio work and
introduces methods with which the student can develop and interpret both
his/her own work, and the work of other artists and designers.
0710301 Unit 7 - Cultural Studies Elective

subjects enable students to develop in depth awareness in one chosen

methodologies in the development of self-directed research project.
defines research problem and produce a preliminary structure that informs
the final dissertation (Stage Four, Unit Twelve).This unit provides students
within understanding of what research entails and examines a range of
research methods, primary/secondary sources and writing styles. Building
on previous Cultural Studies units, students chosen topics are discussed
and debated in a peer learning environment. This encourages students to
think critically and develop their own ideas from an informed, well-
researched position. The work in this unit requires students to further
refine previously acquired knowledge in academic protocols through
written assignments.

design. The dissertation project is significant body of self-directed
postgraduate level.
THEME III: Personal and Professional Development

Theme III focuses on Personal and Professional Development and
encompasses the stages and units summarized in the following table.
Theme III: Personal and Professional Development
Stage Two Units 2, 11A and 11B
Theme III Units are described below.

Emirates Project

practitioners, organizations and other resources that facilitate research,
appreciation. Students acquire and improve basic skills and approaches to
learning that include teamwork, professional ethics, communication and
resourcefulness strengthening and supporting their studies throughout
Stage Two and their program as awhile.
Stage Three:

Development
based professional practice(s), career development and life-long learning.
The second part is structured in across disciplinary way and involves
teamwork (mixed discipline) to generate conceptual development to a
common brief. The purpose is to provide students with an opportunity to
prepare for a professional environment and to reflect on their current skills
and abilities, including collaboration, time management, team skills,
presentation skills, and communication. The objective of the Unit is to
facilitate knowledge and skills that can support student career paths in the
future.
0703305 Unit 11B - Internship

The internship of the fine arts program gives students an opportunity to
apply in a professional environment the knowledge and skills gained
through the rest of the curriculum. This component provides students with
the opportunity to gain experience in a professional art environment which
informs their career decisions and plans for further learning. This
internship provides an experience of professionalism, code of ethics, and
teamwork, as well as opportunities for learning methods and techniques
commonly used in professional practice. The experience will vary
depending on the individual student but could involve apposition in a fine
art studios, museums, art galleries, art events management or
communications.
Graphic Design and Multimedia
This program leads to the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design and
Multimedia.
Goals
The primary goal of this Program is to facilitate the acquisition of the
appropriate knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes that will allow
graduates to become Graphic and Multimedia Designers. The Program
supports the development of the necessary personal attributes, and
mastery of essential skills that will equip and prepare students for
continuing creative and personal development in both further studies and
related professional practice.

1) Provide students with a specialist Graphic Design and Multimedia education
that involves appropriate knowledge, skills, attitudes and ethics, and is
relevant and applicable to professional practices in related industries and
workplaces.
2) Provide students with a creative, stimulating and well-resourced study
environment that supports their educational progression, including creativity,
innovation, critical analysis, inquiry, self-direction and independent learning.
3) Provide students with curricula and teaching and learning experiences that
support their educational progression, including creativity, innovation, critical
analysis, inquiry, self-direction and independent learning.
4) Enable students to synthesize and integrate their proficiencies- knowledge,
skills, attitudes, ethics and transfer and apply them in diverse communities of
practice.
5) Provide students with confidence, knowledge, skills and attitudes required for
further study, research, or professional development in program related
areas.
Learning Outcomes
The program competencies and learning outcomes are based on the
National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) guidebook.
Those competencies are:
1) Ability to solve communication problems, including the skills of problem
identification, research and information gathering, analysis, generation of
alternative solutions, prototyping and user testing, and evaluation or
outcomes.
2) Ability to describe and respond tithe audiences and contexts which
design/communication solutions must address, including recognition of the
physical, cognitive, cultural and social human factors that shape design
decisions.
3) Ability to create and develop visual form in response to communication
problems, including an understanding of principles of visual
organization/composition, information hierarchy, symbolic representation,
typography, aesthetics, and the construction of meaningful images.
4) Understanding of tools and technology, including their roles in the creation,
production, and distribution of visual messages. Relevant tools and
technologies include, but are not limited to printing, time-based and
interactive media.
5) Understanding of design history, theory, and criticism from a variety of
perspectives, including those of art history, communication and information
theory, technology, and the social and cultural use of design objects.
6) Understanding of basic business practices, including the ability to organize
design projects and to work productively as a member of teams.
7) Ability to form and defend value judgments about design and to communicate
design ideas, concepts, and requirements to professionals and laypersons
related to the practice of the field.
8) Graduates are able to work collaboratively as appropriate to the area(s) of
specialization.
The program competencies also correlate to the following 21st Century

Group of Skills and Competencies:
1) Using tools interactively, which include the ability to use language, symbols
and text interactively. This group of competencies is essential for participating
in an effective dialogue with others, and terms such as ‘communication
competence’ or ‘literacies’, are compassed in this category. It includes the
ability to use knowledge and information by critically reflecting on the nature
of information itself, such as its social, cultural, and even ideological context
and impact. This category contains the ability to use ICTs beyond the basic
skills needed to simply use the internet, send e-mails and so on. It requires an
awareness of new ways in which individuals can use ICT’s in their daily lives to
take advantage of the possibilities embedded in technological tools.
2) The second category involves interacting in heterogeneous groups, and
includes competencies associated with terms such as ‘social competencies’,
social skills’, intercultural competencies ‘or ‘soft skills. It places emphasis on
emotional intelligence, and assumes that individuals are able to respect and
appreciate the values, beliefs, and cultures of others. An integral part of this
category is the ability to cooperate effectively with others, the ability to
present ideas and listen to those of others, the ability to negotiate, and the
ability to make decisions that allow for different shades of opinion.
3) The last category encompasses the notion of acting autonomously, and the
significance for individuals to create a personal identify in order to give their
lives meaning, to define how they fit in the workplace when there are fewer
stable, lifelong occupations. It includes the ability to translate needs and
wants into acts of will, and the ability to form and pursue life plans and
personal development projects.
The Graphic Design and Multimedia graduate can work in design firms,
advertising agencies, publishing houses, in-house design department in
governmental bodies or companies as a graphic designer, multimedia
designer, art director, creative director, typographer, film-maker, or web
designer.
Program Overview
This program focuses on graphic design with multimedia as a
complementary component reflecting the realities of contemporary
practices in the creative industries. More specifically, the program covers
topics such as visual communication, typography, print and digital media,
web design, interface design, branding, corporate identity and the design
of linear and interactive narratives. This program normally leads to a
variety of professional design destinations, related to the study experience
and content, such as working for a design studio across print and digital
media. The learning and teaching methods enhance creative and
imaginative thinking, with graduating designers able to move into other
related areas such as marketing, advertising, and promotions. The program
enhances the continuing personal and professional development of
students in the workplace, and the pursuit of further studies. It offers the
skills and competencies needed for graduates to succeed as graphic and
multimedia designers in the global economy and the ever changing
workplace environment. The program adopts creative processes from
conception to dissemination that employ a range of tools and principles for
application of the visual language across a number of media (print and
digital); knowledge of time dimension, narrative, sound and interactivity
are essential components of this process. It provides students with learning
and teaching experiences that support creativity, innovation, critical
analysis, inquiry, self-direction and independent learning, and is
complemented with a well-resourced study environment. The program in
informed by the most recent standards (October 2009)set out by the
National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).Consistent with
NASAD guidelines, the primary and secondary areas of focus (graphic
design and multimedia design) cover more than sixty-five percent of the
course, with the remaining consisting of art and design history and
contextual studies, plus compulsory general studies units some of them in
the form of electives offered by the University of Sharjah to all
undergraduate programs. The overview of each stage below, describes the
scaffolding approach adopted in structuring the teaching and learning
experience, leading in the latter stages towards more independent
learning and refinement of professional practice.

Rating Rating
Stage Two
0703206 Unit 1A: Fine Arts: 4
Introduction to Graphic
Design
0703207 Unit 1B : Typography for 4

Print and Digital Media
0703208 Unit 2 : Information Design 4
0703204 Unit 3 : Visual Identity 4
0710201 Unit 4 : Contextual and 4

Cultural Studies
0703205 Unit 5 : Integrated Project 1 4
Stage Three
0703306 Unit 6A : Web Design 4
0703307 Unit 6B : Design for 4

Packaging
0710301 Unit 7 : Cultural Studies 2

Elective
0703308 Unit 8 : Audio Visual 4

Practices

Research Project
0703304 Unit 10 : Multimedia 4

Design and Authoring
0703305 Unit 11A : Integrated 4

Project 2
Internship
0705305 Unit 11B : Internship 3

Stage Four

Dissertation
0703405 Unit 13A : Online Portfolio 4
0703406 Unit 13B : Professional 4

Development and Practice
0703407 Unit 14A : Major Project 3

Proposal
0703408 Unit 14B : Major Project 6
Program Description
The BA Graphic Design and Multimedia program framework comprises a
four-year full time mode of study including a common Foundation year in
Art and Design during the first stage of the program together with 30 credit
broad learning areas:
Stage 2: The Underlying Design Principles, Concepts and Tools
Stage 3: The Application of Design Principles and Concepts
Stage 4: Independent Thinking and Professional Practice
Those stages encompasses the units summarized in the following table.

Stage Two Units 1A, 1B, 2, 3, 4, and 5
Stage Units 6A, 6B, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11A

Three
Stage Four Units 11B, 12, 13A, 13B,14A and 14B
The corresponding units are described below.
Stage Two
This stage encompasses units 1A, 1B, 2, 3, 4, and 5 described below.
0703206 Unit 1A: Introduction to Graphic Design

This unit consists of an intensive exploration of the fundamental principles
and concepts of graphic design that govern effective design, composition,
and page layout. Through a series of studio assignments, projects,
critiques, readings, and lectures, learners will develop skills and build a
body of visual work and a vocabulary for critically engaging with the world
of design, in addition to developing their knowledge of the main software
packages as tools for this vocabulary. This unit covers design concepts such
balance, proximity, alignment, repetition, contrast, whitespace, working
with grids. This unit will also investigate the use of shape, color, hierarchy,
and word/image relationships, as design communicative tools. In addition,
the digital media lab assistant will teach in parallel use of software covered
to complement the content delivered by faculty. These additional sessions
are needed so that students can master the technical skills required and
faculty can focus on concepts and principles in a creative teaching and
learning context.
0703207 Unit 1B: Typography for Print and Digital Media

This unit covers the applications and fundamental elements and categories
of type, letterforms, typography and how these apply to print and digital
media. This unit also covers the theory, practice, technology, history and
evolution of typography, including Arabic calligraphy. Projects will explore:
Grid systems, type design, proportion, hierarchy, legibility, readability,
kerning, the study of letterforms, and structures for composition of
multiple type and letterform related elements. Students will combine the
theoretical and underlying design related issues and concerns, with
practical outcomes and assignments.
0703208 Unit 2: Information Design
In this unit, students will be taught that Information Design is the practice
of gathering, filtering, and presenting information in accordance with
effective design principles in order to understand - and communicate to
others - the meaning of that information. The field of information design
applies design principles to the process of translating complex,
unorganized, or unstructured data into valuable, meaningful information
for the purpose of practical use. The practice of information design
combines skills in graphic design, writing and editing, instructional design,
and human factors. With the electronic delivery of information and the
Internet, the representation of information is becoming more complex. In
the past, information was designed for a single output. Today, through the
use of these technologies, information design applies to various platforms/
media. Through this unit, students will learn the principles and purpose of
information design and how to apply them to different platforms and
media. This is a theory and practice based unit. It entails both a theoretical
and a visual/practical understanding of the concepts covered.
0703204 Unit 3: Visual Identity

This unit is an exploration and analysis of brands and visual identity, and
will equip learners to integrate knowledge and inform creative and
functional design solutions. The unit will investigate strategic thinking and
brand positioning using specific case studies allowing students to gain a
new level of understanding and appreciation of how design and
communication can not only deliver a design solution, but also help define
a company’s (product/service) message. Students will develop their own
unique and consistent visual brand identity utilizing their research and
creative skills to identify the organization’s personality or essence,
designing a visual identifier. Students will create the visual elements that
support the new brand and develop a visual voice and related message
through multiple applications such as print collateral, Web, packaging and
environmental.
0710201 Unit 4: Cultural Studies
This unit introduces the history of graphic design from the second half of
the 19th century CE to the present. Furthermore, topics include a basic
terminology and an analysis of graphic design principles that will enhance
the comprehension of visual language forms through a historical survey of
modern and postmodern graphic design. Attention is given to
developments in printmaking, typography, book design, motion graphics
and web design in their social, cultural, historical and political contexts.
Finally, this unit investigates the role of graphic design in advertising and
explores sustainable materials and their applications for the graphic
designers and their clients. Parallel to the lectures, students will have the
chance to advance their academic reading and writing skills through a
series of seminar readings and projects on a weekly basis.
0703205 Unit 5: Integrated Project 1

The purpose of this unit is to integrate the learning experiences, skills and
knowledge that was covered in all units during Stage Two. In addition, the
purpose of this unit is to manifest that learning into coherent outcomes
that demonstrate integration and consolidation of previously acquired
knowledge and skills during Stage Two. In this unit students will be offered
a set of briefs from which they have to select and complete one. This is the
first stage towards independent learning in dealing with a major project.
Working with faculty, studio work is intended to facilitate learner ability to
undertake a sustained integrated project and manage it to a successful
conclusion. In later stages, students will be able to determine the
parameters of their own briefs, but at this stage it is imperative that tutors
gauge the level of student acquired skills and knowledge before
progression to Stage Three.
Stage Three
This stage encompasses units 6A, 6B, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11A described below.
0703306 Unit 6A: Web Design

The purpose of this unit is to provide students with the theoretical and
practical skills and knowledge required to develop, design and publish
websites. This unit enables learners to understand and use Hyper-Text
Markup Language (HTML), What-You-See-Is-What-You-Get (WYSIWYG)
software (such as Dreamweaver), and intermediate knowledge of Flash
software (introduction to action script), in order to design web pages.
Additionally, this unit addresses issues of usability, web standards,
navigation, information design for the web, and overall site management.
0703307 Unit 6B: Design for Packaging

This unit covers the fundamental principles of packaging design from
exploration of 3D form and materials to branding and visual identity.
Students are exposed to the process of producing a package from the initial
briefing with the client to presenting their own unique design solutions.
They will explore how each element of design communicates, from the
structure through to the graphics, including typography and imagery to
create strong, focused brand communication. Experimentation with
different materials is also covered. Students can develop an understanding
of the processes of brand design and will complete their own case studies
for inclusion in their design portfolios.
0710301 Unit 7: Cultural Studies Elective

subjects enable students to develop in-depth awareness in one chosen
0703308 Unit 8: Audio Visual Practices

This unit is intended to teach students the techniques of acquiring digital
audio and video using industry standard software (AVID, Adobe Premiere,
Final Cut Pro, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Sound Booth), and applying the
related skills and knowledge in different design contexts. Students will be
taught how to edit (linear and non-linear editing), apply effects and output
in formats suitable for multimedia applications including online delivery.
This unit covers the technical and analytical knowledge for the pre-
production, production and post-production of audio-visual material for
incorporation into multimedia projects for the purpose of design solutions.
0710302 Unit 9: Cultural Studies Research Project

This unit offers an opportunity for students to carry out extended research
on a topic of their choice in negotiation with faculty. Students identify a
research problem and apply research instruments and methodologies in
the development of a self-directed research project. Students develop a
proposal relevant to fine arts and/or design that defines a research
problem and produces a preliminary structure that informs the final
dissertation (Stage Four, Unit Twelve).This unit provides students with an
understanding of what research entails and examines a range of research
methods, primary/secondary sources and writing styles. Building on
previous Cultural Studies units, students chosen topics are discussed and
debated in a peer learning environment. This encourages students to think
critically and develop their own ideas from an informed, well researched
position. The work in this unit requires students to further refine previously
acquired knowledge in academic protocols through written assignments.
0703304 Unit 10: Multimedia Design and Authoring

The purpose of this unit is to teach students how to use an industry
standard multimedia package (Adobe Director) for the purpose of creating
interactive multimedia design solutions. Students will learn authoring skills
and how to combine graphics, sound, video in one platform, as well as how
to consider and design user interaction for specific target audiences. This
unit will also cover navigational structures, non-linear narratives, cross-
platform issues, technical considerations, and issues of functionality.
Emphasis is placed on adapting and co-coordinating conceptual, design
and technical considerations involved in creating separate digital
components into one coherent interactive multimedia product, giving
priority to attaining optimum levels of sophistication, visual interest,
appropriateness, functionality and user friendliness.
0703305 Unit 11A: Integrated Project 2

The purpose of this unit is to integrate the learning experiences, skills and
knowledge that were covered in units during Stages Two and Three. In
addition, the purpose of this unit is to manifest that learning into outcomes
that demonstrate integration and consolidation of previously acquired
knowledge and skills during Stages Two and Three. In this unit students will
be allowed to develop their own brief within negotiable parameters. This
unit entails independent learning with faculty increasingly (in comparison
to Integrated Project 1) functioning as facilitators of knowledge. Studio
work is intended to facilitate learner ability to undergo a sustained
integrated project and manage it to a successful conclusion. The
parameters of individual briefs will necessitate a level of negotiation,
discussion and approval of faculty and supervising teaching staff.
Integrated Project2 entails a higher level of independent learning
compared to Integrated Project 1, but less so compared to the Major
Project in Year 4.
Stage Four
This stage encompasses units 11B, 12, 13A, 13B, 14A and 14B described
below.
0705305 Unit 11B - Internship

Internship for the BA in Graphic and Multimedia design in relation to
knowledge and skills gained through the curriculum and thus linking
theoretical and practical skills and knowledge with professional practice.
Emphasis is on the interaction of design practice in a professional
environment. This internship provides exposure to professionalism, code
of ethics, teamwork, design field realities and opportunity for learning
methods and techniques commonly used in practice.

design. The dissertation project is a significant body of self-directed
postgraduate level.
0703401 Unit 13 - Online Portfolio

Graduates of the program are required to prepare an online portfolio that
showcases their work, skills and potential for future employers. Firstly, it is
an opportunity for students to revise and build upon knowledge and skills
acquired during the previous stage in relation to web design, and secondly,
it allows students to focus exclusively on the development and design of
their online portfolio. The unit focuses on simplicity, ease of use, hitting
objectives, creating a unique visual identity that focuses on strengths and
skills of the students, portfolio tips and some common mistakes designers
make with their portfolios. The material covered in this unit is transferable
to other web related projects.
0703406 Unit 13B - Professional Development and

Practice
The Personal and Professional Development unit (PPD) compliments
design studies across the Programs. This unit is divided into 2 sections, with
the first section focusing on particular aspects of subject-based
professional practice(s), career development and life-long learning. The
second part is structured in a cross disciplinary way and involves teamwork
(mixed disciplines) to generate conceptual development to a common
brief. The overall purpose of this unit is to provide learners with an
opportunity to prepare for a professional environment and to reflect on
their current skills and abilities, including collaboration, time management,
team skills, presentation skills, and communication. The objective of the
unit is to facilitate knowledge and skills that can support career paths in
the future.
0703407 Unit 14A - Major Project Proposal

The purpose of this unit is to enable learners to develop a self-initiated
major project proposal, integrating learning from all stages in the program.
The major project proposal comprehensively describes and justifies the
scope, parameters and nature of the major project design and
development in Unit 14. Learners provide a clear rationale that justifies the
chosen strategies and a summary of projected outcomes. The written
rationale is supported by visual research and documentation of the chosen
area of individual projects. The major project proposal represents student
self-reflection, individual learning and professional direction. The project
proposal underpins and informs the development and design of the Major
Project in Unit 14.
0703408 Unit 14B - Major Project

Unit 14 is the culmination of the breadth of work and learning throughout
the program. It enables learners to demonstrate their strengths as
professional practitioners. At the start of Stage Four, learners developed a
comprehensive project proposal, providing a clear rationale that justifies
the chosen strategies and includes summary of projected outcomes. This
unit is about making this project a reality. The major project embodies the
manifestation of everything learnt in the program. It provides an entry
point for the learner who is embarking into the professional design field,
either for further development at postgraduate level, or as a distinctive
practitioner within a chosen area of design. The outcome(s) of this unit will
be displayed during the end-of year Design Degree Show. It is expected
that learners will demonstrate advanced skills and knowledge in evaluating
ideas and materials, ability to put together a new form with emphasis on
creating a new meaning or structure, a systematic organization of priorities
and a clear understanding for resolving conflicts and other issues in terms
of work across different areas of knowledge and skills.
Interior Architecture and Design
This program leads to the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Interior Architecture and
Design.
Goals
The Interior Architecture and Design program intents to serve an unmet need
for an internationally recognized program embracing ‘learning through praxis
‘which allows the development of creative opportunities for emerging and
established design creative, artists, educators, social advocates and the wider
community. The program is committed to delivering an education that considers
the issues of ethics and sustainability in its core content.
The BA Interior Architecture Program has a number of distinct and unique points,
the combination of which makes for an exciting course that provides ‘holistic’,
relevant and contemporary education, knowledge and skills in particular:
• The Program functions within very close proximity to the other art and
design disciplines, such as Fashion Design, Graphic and Multimedia, and Fine
Arts. This provides for student exposure to multidisciplinary influences. This
is strengthened and supported byte provision of multi-disciplinary briefs,
thus reflecting contemporary workplace realities.
• The Program combines the study of Interior Architecture Design elements,
but allows as the Program advances for students to develop personal
direction through the choice of how briefs are interpreted. The objective is
to have graduates who are reflective practitioners with their own
specializations, working in multidisciplinary communities of practice; the
designer in a global environment that is aware of social responsibility,
sustainability and ethics, and can work effectively in the ever-changing
international interior Design sector.
•
Students are supported by a diverse group of tutors and expert staff in terms of
experience and skills. They inject their own extensive and professional expertise
into the curriculum and the teaching and learning experiences. Tutor expertise
covers areas of residential, public and commercial design; and includes specialist
support areas of furniture design, and selected topics in interiors such as yachts
and jets.
1) Produce confident graduates with dynamic professional design and
presentation skills in interior architecture.
2) Enable students to acquire broad theoretical and practical knowledge
related to their practice of interior architecture.
3) Deliver knowledge of historical and contemporary design in Interior
Architecture movements, styles, and techniques.
4) Develop skills and abilities for data collection, analysis, design and
evaluation of different interior architecture projects.
5) Gain information and acquired abilities to produce interior construction
drawings and working details.
6) Acquire fundamental information about interior environment, with
application of lighting, acoustics, and human factors.
7) Promote the use of leading technology in computer aided design (CAD)
and other software applications for interior Architecture.
8) Enhance student oral and written communication skills.
9) Enable students to work as efficient team member in multi professional
groups.
10) Recognize the necessary environmental factors, such as cultural,
traditional, and heritage aspects.
11) Promote critical thinking as professional designers.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the Program students should be able to:
A. Knowledge
1) Recognize historical, contemporary and technological principles in
the field of interior Architecture.
2) Interpret different design methodologies in Interior Architecture.
3) Develop a variety of design concepts based on Interior Architecture
design methodologies.
4) Analyze different design concepts and prioritize accordingly.
5) Demonstrate independent learning through design practice.
6) Compare and evaluate a variety of designs through critical analysis
and judgment.
7) Identify the factors influencing Interior Design (e.g. cultural,
traditional, and environmental) to inform design practice.
8) Recognize relevant historical contexts in art and design.
9) Interpret the relevant social and cultural contexts and the evolution
of art and design trends.
10) Analyze the contextual setting of a subject through theoretical,
critical and cultural studies.
11) Generate concepts through knowledge, comprehension and
application.
B. Skills
1) Produce varying forms of drawings and renderings as applicable to
Interior Architecture.
2) Fabricate relevant 2D and 3D objects from a range of different
materials using a variety of tools.
3) Confidently present design concepts in a drawn, written and oral
form.
4) Present information using a wide variety of modern digital and
electronic media.
5) Apply research skills in the production of written texts.
C. Attitudes
1) Communicate professionally and in a team environment
2) Collaborate effectively with professionals inside and outside of the
discipline of Interior Architecture.
3) Apply professional ethics in the field of Interior Architecture.
4) Demonstrate coherent communication skills and self-confidence.
5) Articulate awareness of personal and professional ethics.
Interior Architectural Design has substantially grown as a result of the significant
and rapid development of construction projects. Much of the recent wealth in
the UAE has been invested in real estate projects. Due to the nature of the
climate in the UAE, people spend a comparably large share of their time inside
and consequently there is a strong focus on interior environments. Additionally,
most of the existing structures in the UAE are frequently redesigned and/or
refurbished during their lifetimes. In line with the above, Interior Architects can
work in a range of fields including but not limited to: residential, leisure,
commerce and corporate design; product and furniture design; and special
interiors such as aviation design.
Program Overview
The Interior Architecture and Design Program at the College of Fine Arts and
Design is to facilitate learning, creative expression, and social action through the
design of appropriate spaces for human habitation, utilizing:
• Understanding of materials
• Appropriate application of joints and the joining of materials
• Principal awareness of structures and systems and appropriate
implementation
• Utilizing appropriate methods of representation including advanced digital
• Awareness of social responsibility and role of professional in society
• Innovative methods of conceiving spaces

Rating Rating
Stage Two
0705201 Unit 1: Introduction and I 30 6
Discovery
0702204 Unit 2 : Personal and III 10 2

Emirates
Project
0705202 Unit 3A : Understanding I 20 4

and Exploration of Space
0705203 Unit 3B : Communication II 10 2

Skills
0710201 Unit 4 : Cultural Studies I 20 4
0705204 Unit 5 : Structures, I 30 6

Synthesis and Integration
Total 120 24
Stage Three
0705301 Unit 6 : Integrated Project I 30 6
0710301 Unit 7 : Cultural College II 10 2

Elective
0705302 Unit 8 Design : Concepts, I 30 6

Configuration and Detailed
Planning
Research Project
0705303 Unit 10 : Realization I 30 6
0705304 Unit 11: Personal and III 10 2

Total 120 24
Internship

Stage Four

Dissertation
0705401 Unit 13: Major Project: I 40 8

Research, Planning and
Organization
0705402 Unit 14: Major Project I 45 9

Prototype, Detailed Design
Presentation
Total 120 24
Program Description
The BA Interior Architecture Program framework comprises a four-year
full time mode of study including a common Foundation year in Art and
Design during the first stage of the program together with 24 credit hours
to fulfill general University requirements and electives.
Theme I. Design Practice
Description of those themes follows.
THEME I: Design Practice

Theme I involves Fine Arts Practice and encompasses the stages and units
Theme I Design Practice
Stage Two Units 1, 3A, 3B and 5

Three
Stage Four Units 13A, 13B and 14
0705201 Unit 1 - Design: Introduction and Discovery.

This unit introduces you to some of the fundamental qualitative aspects
of three-dimensional design through exploration. The unit also stimulates
familiarization with basic pragmatic, related issues, which require
consideration as part of the spatial design process. The tasks are designed
to promote the progressive investigation of space and its defining
experiential qualitative through developmental project work in
conjunction with recommended research of historical and contemporary
architectural, interior and design examples.
0705202 Unit 3A - Design: Understanding and

Exploration of Space
This unit is designed to stimulate investigation into the pragmatic aspects
of design, including ergonomics, structure, materials and construction
etc. and their integrated application in creating interior and architectural
spaces.
0705203 Unit 3B - Communication Skills

This unit aims to assist you in the development of an understanding of
Orthographic Drawing, Studio Reprographics, Perspective Drawing, and
Digital Design.
0705204 Unit 5 - Design: Structures, Synthesis and

Integration
This unit is designed to raise your awareness of a real site context with its
physical and socio-cultural implications. Within a project encouraging the
exploration of functional issues, you are encouraged to bring together
their responses to the site and their personal views into the design of a
well-functioning interior and architectural space. Through this project,
you should demonstrate consideration of pragmatic as well as
qualitative, experiential spatial issues and your holistic and creative
response to all these.
0705301 Unit 6 - Design: Integrated Project

In the context of an integrated interior design project this unit aims to
develop an understanding of the fundamental principles and terminology
of building construction and building materials and to develop an
understanding of an appropriate CAD package at an appropriate level.
0705302 Unit 8 - Design: Concepts, Configuration and
Detailed Planning.
This unit comprises two equal elements:
Configuration and Detailed Planning.
The Configuration Element provides you with the opportunity to develop

an understanding of how planning strategies are developed for given
interior design building programs within a specific architectural envelope.
Design work is undertaken at scales of 1:100 and 1:50.
The Detailed Planning Element provides you with the opportunity to

develop design proposals that consider very specific issues concerning
ergonomic needs, finishes and materials within a focused small-scale
design project. Design work is undertaken at scales of 1:50 and 1:20.
0705303 Unit 10 - Design: Realization

This unit provides you with an opportunity to develop a design plan into
a detailed proposal that addresses the design, detailing, finishing and
specification of architectural and interior elements at an appropriate
level. Design work is undertaken at scales of1:50 through to 1:10.
0705401 Unit 13 - Major Project: Research, Planning and

Organization
This unit consists of a design project that requires you to develop
planning strategies at scales of 1:100 and 1:50. You are provided with the
opportunity to explore and develop concepts through an understanding
of context, site and function. A “menu” of building programs, sites and
interiors will be provided for you to select from. A key aspect of the unit
will be an investigation and development of communication formats skills
and techniques appropriate to the subject.
0705402 Unit 14 - Design: Major Project Prototype

This unit consists of a design project that requires the student to develop
detailed design proposals at scales of1:20 and 1:10 or greater. Students
are provided with the opportunity to explore and develop concepts
through an understanding of materials, construction and function. A
“menu” of project vehicles exploring “retail” and “exhibition design” will
be provided for students to select from. A key aspect of the module will
be an investigation and development of communication formats skills
and techniques appropriate to the subject.

Theme II: Contextual and Cultural Studies
Stage Two Units 4
Stage Units 7, 9
Three
Stage Four 12
Theme II Units are described below.
0710201 Unit 4 - Cultural Studies

This unit is structured into a lecture on the development of interior,
furniture design and architecture and a text-based interpretation of the
time periods, flanked by a workshop on academic reading and writing. It
introduces the history of interior design/architecture from the second
half of the 19th century, the second wave of the industrial revolution, up
until Postmodernism and beyond. Topics include basic terminology
(glossary repertoire) and an analysis of the interior design principles that
will enable the comprehension of visual idioms through a historical
survey of modern and postmodern interior design. Special attention is
given to the influence fine arts had on the mindset of outstanding Interior
designers/architects. Embedded into an overall cultural historical
development, synergy effects between interior design/architecture and
other design fields (such as industrial or fashion design and/or
architecture) are being discussed, to prevent strictly categorical thinking
within just one field being addressed, as to access a diversified source-
spectrum of inspiration.
0710301 Stage Three - Unit 7: Cultural Studies Elective

The cultural studies elective is a unit that gives students the opportunity
to complement and underpin their main area of study. It is situated at the
start of Stage Three in order to build upon the program specific
contextual studies in Stage Two and help prepare students for the critical
interrogation and positioning of their practice in Stage Four.
Students have the opportunity to engage with students from other

programs and to engage in debate and discussion of the cultural issues.
The unit 7 elective subjects enable students to develop in-depth
awareness in one chosen area. Each elective option offers opportunities
for the acquisition of a range of conceptual tools in the analysis of cultural
products, whether arts, design, or popular culture.

methodologies in the development of a self-directed research project.
defines a research problem and produce a preliminary structure that
informs the final dissertation (Stage Four, Unit Twelve).This unit provides
students with an understanding of what research entails and examines a
range of research methods, primary/secondary sources and writing
styles. Building on previous Cultural Studies units, students chosen topics
are discussed and debated in a peer learning environment. This
encourages students to think critically and develop their own ideas from
an informed, well researched position. The work in this unit requires
students to further refine previously acquired knowledge in academic
protocols through written assignments.
development of the major research dissertation. Students are expected
to refine their research questions and to develop a coherent and
reasoned argument of cultural, social or historical relevance to fine arts
and/or design. The dissertation project is a significant body of self-
directed research, presented in an appropriate style, supported by a
bibliography and correct citation of sources. The dissertation can be
supported by visual material. In this unit students apply their
understanding of research and research methodologies in the
development of the dissertation. The emphasis is on writing a well-
structured and coherent outcome, involving critical analysis. This unit
consolidates the development of students as thinking practitioners and
prepares them to undertake studies at postgraduate level.
THEME III: Personal and Professional Development

Theme II involves Personal and Professional Development and
encompasses the stages and units summarized in the following table.
Theme III: Personal and Professional Development
Stage Two Unit 2
Stage Units 11 A and 11B

Three
Theme III Units are described below.

Emirates Project
practitioners organizations, and other resources that facilitate research,
appreciation. Students acquire and improve basic skills and approaches
to learning that include teamwork, professional ethics, communication
and resourcefulness strengthening and supporting their studies
throughout Stage Two and their program as a whole.

Development
based professional practice(s), career development and life-long
learning. The second part is structured in a cross disciplinary way and
involves teamwork (mixed discipline) to generate conceptual
development to a common brief. The purpose is to provide students with
an opportunity to prepare for a professional environment and to reflect
on their current skills and abilities, including collaboration, time
management, team skills, presentation skills, and communication. The
objective of the Unit is to facilitate knowledge and skills that can support
student career paths in the future.
0705305 Unit 11 B - Internship

Internship in the Interior Architecture Design Program gives students an
excellent opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills gained through
the curriculum to professional practice. In turn this will help students
decide career and further learning paths. Emphasis is on the interaction
of interior architecture design practice to other professions and aspects
of the wider industry.
College of
Communication
COLLEGE OF COMMUNICATION

Doctor Essam Nasr Salim Acting Dean College of Communication

Thureya Ahmed Sr. Administrative Assistant
Noora Mezal Majed Administrative Officer
Contact Information
College of Communication Building, W7
University City
Sharjah, UAE
00971-65053611
www.sharjah.ac.ae
Accreditation
All programs offered in the College of Communication are accredited by the
Commission for Academic Accreditation, Ministry of Education, UAE.
And all programs offered in the College of Communication has an international

accreditation by Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass
Communication ACEJMC.
History
The College of Communication at the University of Sharjah was launched on
September 1, 2002, following a University Board of Trustees (BOT) decision to
convert the former Department of Communication at the College of Arts and
Sciences into a full-fledged College of Communication. Since then, the College
has grown into a major college in the University with up-to-date infrastructures
(radio and TV studios, desktop publishing and multimedia labs), 21 faculty
members and a population of about 1200 students. The College offers four
National and International accreditation BA programs in Arabic and one BA
program in English. The Arabic BA programs are in Journalism, Radio and
Television, Graphic Design and Multimedia, and Public Relations. The BA English
program is in Mass Communication. Students in the College are effectively
trained in theory and practice. They are extensively trained in media production
through their practical courses, projects, participation in reporting events in the
University and in the community and through practicum in the field work.
Vision
The College is currently active in implementing a new vision which gives the
College a global position in the field of broadcasting. The new vision involves
tenets of quality, effectiveness, bilingualism, serving the community and
universalism. Recently, the College signed two memorandums of understanding
with Sharjah TV and DM-TV whereby the College cooperates with the channels
to produce joint TV programs in the form of talk shows to discuss social issues of
major concern to the community. The College also has established two
independent centers to focus on media research and media production: Public
Awareness Research Center (PARC) and Media Production Center (MPC) for the
purpose of providing knowledge, data and other media services to different
institutions in the country.
Finally, the College provides enriching experience for students who have interest
and motivation to become professionals, researchers and leaders in the field of
media and public relations.
Mission
College of Communication is committed to providing its students with academic
and professional experience of the highest standards and provide
comprehensive and specialized programs in the field of media and
communication. The College seeks to prepare excellent graduates on personal,
social, academic, professional grounds. The College is committed to contribute
to the development of society in line with the values, heritage and culture of the
Arab and Muslim community, while striving for the development of media
education and research in the Emirate of Sharjah and the UAE with regional and
global outreach.
Goals
The College of Communication strives to achieve the following goals:
• To provide students with educational knowledge in the field of

communication sciences and media, according to the highest levels of quality
in journalism and radio and television (electronic media), graphic design and
multimedia and public relations.
• To prepare qualified media professionals who can play a part in different
executive and professional careers in several media institutions such as
newspapers, radio and television, and PR departments in private and
government institutions.
• To develop media studies through scientific research collaboration and
cooperation with universities and academic institutions in the UAE and at the
regional and international levels.
• To contribute to the cultural and social progress of the community by
responding to its needs through effective partnership with media
organizations, public relations departments, and the establishment of
specialized research centers and scientific associations that aims to market
the college’s academic and research services for mutual benefits.
• To preserve and emphasize the Arab and Islamic culture and community’s
ethics in all of the tasks undertaken by the College, whether at the level of
teaching or scientific research or community service.
• To provide students with knowledge and skills of media profession codes
ethics and laws in the areas of press, radio and television, and public
relations.
• To raise the quality of media education by developing cooperation with other
higher education institutions and the adoption of best practices in teaching
and learning, and establishing cooperation agreements with Western
distinguished universities in the field of communication science and media.
• To develop the qualifications and skills of college graduates to keep abreast
of developments in the local, regional and international levels by linking the
college’s programs with the market’s needs and through programs of
continuous education and training..
Academic Programs
The College of Communication has two departments, Mass Communication and
Public Relations. The academic programs offered by these departments are:
1) Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations (Arabic).

2) Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication (English).
3) Bachelor of Arts in Communication – Graphic Design and Multimedia
(Arabic).
4) Bachelor of Arts in Communication – Radio and Television (Arabic).
5) Bachelor of Arts in Communication – Journalism (Arabic).
6) Master of Arts in Communication (Arabic).
Mass Communication is the only program offered in the College of

Communication in which the language of instruction is English. Other programs
are taught mainly in Arabic. The Mass Communication program is presented in
this English version of the Bulletin. Arabic-based programs are described in the
Arabic version of the University bulletin. The Master of Arts in Communication
program is described in the University Graduate Bulletin.
Admission to the College of Communication is subject to satisfying the English
proficiency requirement and the necessary academic preparation as described
in the University section on Admission in this Bulletin. Applicants should refer to
that section for details on the admission requirements. In addition to satisfying
the University requirements, applicants aspiring to join the College of
Communication must submit to a personal interview.
Each degree program comprises three categories: University requirements (UR),
college requirements (CR), and program requirements (PR). The University
requirements are common to all departments in the College of Communication.
Each program has its own required and elective courses. The credit hours
allocations for each program are shown in the following table:
BA in Public Relations, Arabic (123 Credits Hours)

UR CR PR Total
Mandatory Credits 15
Elective Credits 9
Total 24 123
BA in Mass Communications, English (123 Credits)

UR CR PR Total
Total 24 30 69 123
BA in Communication - Graphic Design and Multimedia, Arabic (123 Credits)

UR CR PR Total
Elective Credits 9
Total 24 123
BA in Communication - Electronic Media, Arabic (123 Credits)

UR CR PR Total
Elective Credits 9
Total 24 123
BA in Communication – Journalism, Arabic (123 Credits)

UR CR PR Total
Elective Credits 9
Total 24 123
Course Numbering Scheme
Courses offered in the College of Communication are designated by number
codes in the form 08XYABC where:
XY 00: mandatory College Requirements (in Arabic)

06: Bachelor of Arts in Communication (in Arabic)
07: Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations (in Arabic)
08: Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication (in English).
ABC Program specific course number described in the respective
program sections
IV. University Requirements

V. College Requirements
College requirements (In English) consist of the 30 credit hours listed in the table
below.
Course # ▪ Course Title CrHrs Prerequisite

0808100 Introduction to Communication 3
0808101 Media Writing 3
0808210 Introduction to Graphic Design 3
0808211 Introduction to Journalism 3
Introduction to Radio and
0808213 3
Television
0808202 Communication Theories 3 0808100
0808203 Media Law and Ethics 3 0808100
0808306 Communication Research Methods 3 0808100
0808400 Internship 3 81 credits
0808412 Graduation Project 3 99 Credits
Descriptions of the required College courses are given below:
0808100 Introduction to Communication (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: None
This course provides an overview of the different fields of communication,
including print and electronic journalism, public relations and advertising,
multimedia and graphic design. It also sheds light on the communication process
and conditions for successful communication.
0808101 Media Writing (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: None
This course covers writing for a range of media fields: print and electronic
journalism, public relations and advertising, etc. Students learn the basics of
writing for mass communication including writing news leads, news stories,
simple advertisements, broadcast items and press releases.
0808210 Introduction to Graphic Design (2-2:3)

Survey of contemporary approaches in graphic design the graphic design process
and elements. Graphic design from concept to finished artwork. Graphic design
applications in print, television and interactive media. Digital design software
including Photoshop, Illustrator, and others.
0808211 Introduction to Journalism (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: None
The course introduces students to the fundamentals of newspaper production.
The course is aimed at giving the student hands-on benefits of producing a
newspaper through planning, reporting, photographing, editing, computer
layout and design, advertising, and circulation. This course will aid the student in
developing responsible attitudes toward meeting deadlines, time management
and other workplace skills, and aid with career development.
0808202 Communication Theories (3-0:3)

Basic theory definitions. Functional and structural theories. Mass
communication models. Media effects theories and perspectives, the agenda
setting function, two-step-flow hypothesis, bullet theory, selective exposure,
diffusion of innovations. - Introduction to Communication.
0808213 Introduction to Electronic Media (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: None
Historical development of radio and television. Description of broadcasting
characteristics, technical features, programming formats and broadcast systems.
The radio studio. Television cameras and editing systems. Practical applications
in studio operations.
0808203 Media Law and Ethics (3-0:3)

Ethical foundations of mass media laws. Ethical issues in mass communication
and public relations practices. Media law and professional and ethical codes of
ethics in the Arab World and around the world. Case studies.
0808300 Communication Research Methods (3-0:3)

An introduction to basic qualitative and quantitative research methodologies in
mass communication, public relations and advertising. The survey, content
analysis, the experiment, focus group, and historical, and different research
techniques. Practical applications.
0808400 Internship (3 Credits)

Prerequisite: Completing a minimum of 75 credits
An eight-week supervised summer internship that enables students to obtain
professional experiences at media organizations, public relations and advertising
agencies or multimedia companies.

Prerequisite: Senior standing
Students produce a research project or a practical strategy or media work under
course instructor. Students may work as teams to gather field information on
existing media structures or may produce media works for media purposes.
Students may use studio and desktop publishing facilities.
VI. Program Requirements

for the bachelor degrees in the different Science majors are given hereafter.
Details and titles of relevant courses are included in the Student’s Study Plan
(SSP) that is availed to every Science student.
MASS COMMUNICATION
Personnel
Chairperson: Alaa Makki Abdulhadi

Professors: Abderrahmane Azzi, Tevhide Serra Gope (Visiting)
Associate Professors: Essam Nasr Salim, Zaid Buzian, Fawzia Alali, Nassir
Bouali, Thouraya Snousi,
Assistant Professors: Alaa Makki Abdulhadi, Ahmed Omar, Alaa Al-
Shammari
Lecturers: Abdallah Qasim, Mohammed Fathi Yousaf, Chinyeaka
Ogadimma Emenyeonu (coordinator), Omer Jawad
Abdul Jabbar,
Vision
The BA in Mass Communication aims at providing quality education in the field
of mass communication and to be a regional leader in Mass Communication
training and education (in English) with an emphasis on meeting growing UAE
needs, and to gain International academic accreditation.
Mission
The mission of the BA in Mass Communication is to provide distinguished
education and advanced training skills in Mass Communication field and equip
its graduates with the knowledge, tools, and skills to compete at both national
and regional levels.
Objectives
The Mass Communication program supports the following objectives:
1) Provide students with a high-quality education in the area of mass
communication.
2) Introduce students to possible career options in mass media and qualify
them to obtain jobs in various mass media.
3) Provide students with writing skills for different media outlets.
4) Empower students with specialized technical skills in print, multimedia and
broadcast media.
5) Enable students to cope with and understand the evolving global trends in
communication technologies.
6) Provide students with critical and analytical skills in handling contemporary
social and cultural issues as they are portrayed by media institutions.
7) Applying international standards in teaching mass media and obtain
academic accreditation.
8) Attract distinguished faculty members to teach in the program to strengthen
its reputation among other mass media programs in the UAE and the Arab
world.
9) Meeting the growing national and regional job markets needs for young and
bilingual mass media practitioners.
Program Outcomes
By the end of the program the students will be able to:
1) Understand the concepts, functions, and theories of mass and digital media,
their role in society, and history.
2) Understand the meaning of media social responsibility, professional ethical
practices, and laws that organize mass media practice, and principles and
laws of freedom of speech and press – and have an interdisciplinary
knowledge that links media with social, cultural, economic and historical
processes.
3) Acquire skills of critical thinking as this relates to concepts, assumptions and
approaches of media and their roles in modern diverse and global society.
4) Understand and apply research tools and techniques in media research and
evaluation of media products.
5) Has the ability of use and synthesis information and knowledge from a
variety of sources in media production and research.
6) Use and operate radio and Television equipment and studios and to master
videography, editing, and directing for radio and television.
7) Conduct communication research and collect data via various methods and
being able to interpret data using basic statistics.
8) Prepare, design and produce various newspapers and magazines using latest
desktop publishing software and photojournalism skills, and produce
different media using the latest graphics design and multimedia software.
9) Work independently as well as part of a team in various communication and
media settings.
10) Be creative in designing and producing media contents that impact on the
profession and the community.
11) Think critically, creatively, and independently, including the ability to
critically evaluate own work and that of other.
12) Demonstrate an understanding of the diversity of peoples and cultures and
of the significance and impact of mass communications in a global society.
13) Work independently in designing and implementing communication/media
projects.
14) Apply knowledge and skills in real situations in the filed through internship
and other training settings.
15) Interact with professional colleagues in a team in a range of settings
16) Appreciate the importance of leadership, team work and decision- making
processes in media production.
17) Exercise self-evaluations in various educational settings and media practices
18) Able to explore new ways of thinking and doings in a fast-changing media
landscape locally and globally.
19) Critically discuss and evaluate the role of ethical media practices in
contemporary diverse environment.
Because of the diverse nature of the program, graduates have many career
opportunities in public and private media companies in the UAE or abroad.
Program graduates may work in TV and radio stations in careers such as media
writing, translation, video shooting and editing, directing, program hosting. They
may work also in newspapers, magazines, and advertising agencies in careers
such as graphic and layout design or web design. Program graduates may work
in public relations sections in any public or private company as well.
Program Overview
The B.A. in Mass Communication (MCE) is taught exclusively in English and
involves a broad range of knowledge in Mass Communication. The program
allows students to develop interest in certain areas of specializations through
their graduation project. The MCE program includes both theoretical and
practical/hands-on learning approaches. The program utilizes up-to-date
facilities as broadcast studios, desktop publishing labs, iNews and multimedia
labs and other instructional facilities that meet international standards in the
field. The program empowers students with media knowledge, critical thinking,
and most importantly, understanding media issues in their socio-economic and
global contexts, in addition to skills necessary to work and compete in an
advanced technological and global environment.
B.A. in Mass Communication (123 Credits)

UR CR PR Total
1
Electives Credits2 9 - 21 33
Free Elective Credits - - 6 6
Total 24 30 69 123
1
Mandatory Liberal Arts and Sciences courses offered by other departments.
2
Chosen from a list of 12 courses (36 credits) offered by the College of
Communication.
presented in the introductory pages of the College of Communication section in
this bulletin.

The program requirements consists of 69 credit hours of courses divided into
four major sets as described below.
A. Elective Core Courses

This set consists of 21 credit hours selected from the following list:

0808201 Media in the UAE 3
0808212 Photography 3
0808231 Principles of Public Relations 3
0808301 Information Society 3
0808303 Public Opinion 3 0808100
0808311 News Reporting 3 0808211
0808312 Video Shooting and Editing 3 0808213
0808313 Layout and Design 3 0808211
0808314 Radio and TV Directing 3 0808213
0808402 Integrated Communication 3 0808100
0808403 International and Intercultural 3 0808100
Communication
0808415 Online Journalism 3 0808211
B. Mandatory Support Courses

This category includes the 42 credit hours of Liberal Arts and Sciences courses as
indicated in the table below.

0202110 Speech Communication 3 TOEFL
0200340 Diplomacy 3
0205111 Introduction to political science 3
0204202 Sociological Texts in English 3
0302262 Organizational behavior 3
0302280 Introduction to public admiration 3
0302370 Consumer behavior 3
0302363 Creative Thinking and Problem Solving for 3 0302160
Managers
0302375 Marketing and Communication 3 03020170
0503263 Health Education and Health Promotion 3 None
1412243 Interactive Media 3 14100100
C. Free Elective Courses

Students are allowed to select 6 credit hours of free electives from outside of the
College of Communication.
Study Plan
The Mass Communication program encompasses 123 credit hours distributed
over four years, 8 semesters of study in addition to a practical training that takes
place on site at a specified workplace over summer after the student successfully
completes 84 credit hours of coursework.

0201102 Arabic Language
OR 3
0201105 Arabic Language for non-Arabic Speakers
0808100 Introduction to Communication 3
0808101 Media Writing 3

1411100 Introduction to Information
3
Technology – English
0808210 Introduction to Graphic Design 3
0808211 Introduction to Journalism 3
Mandatory Support Course 3

0808213 Introduction to Radio and Television 3
0808xxx Elective Core Course 3

0808202 Communication Theories 3 0808100
0808203 Media Law and Ethics 3 0808100

0808306 Communication Research Methods 3 0808100
Free Elective 3


0808400 Internship 3 84 credits
Year 4, Semester 7I (12 Credits)

Free Elective 3
0808412 Graduation Project 3 Senior Standing
The courses offered by the Mass Communication program start with (0808).
Description of the courses in the program of study that are offered by other
programs within and outside the College are described in the pages of the
associated programs.
Elective Core courses

Description of the elective core courses of which students are required to select
21 credits are given below:
0808201 Media in the UAE (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: None
Historical development and current overview of media of mass communication
in the UAE. Media role in national development and cultural advancement.
Media development in the 1990s: the press, broadcasting, internet
communications and advertising in the UAE. Media professional orientations.
Future trends.
0808311 News Reporting (2-2:3)

Gathering information and writing articles for print media, including. Using
conventional and online news sources. Basic reporting and writing of various
news stories –accidents, reviews, profiles, sports, and crimes. News reports may
be published in community or student newspapers.
0808312 Video Shooting and Editing (2-2:3)

This course introduces the student to the tools, techniques and language of
videography. Video camera components and operations, camera techniques and
operating field video camera and related equipment. Tools, techniques and
language of digital editing (Final Cut Pro software). The class will act as a hands-
on production lab and cover the technical fundamentals of shooting and non-
linear editing.
0808313 Layout and design (2-2:3)
Students learn the fundamentals of newspaper and magazine and other
publications layout and design. Through a theoretical study and hands-on
experience, students will become familiar with publications design, desktop
publishing and graphics software including Photoshop and Illustrator. Practical
applications in desktop publishing lab.
0808231 Principles of Public Relations (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: None
The concepts and process of public relations in modern societies, and the role of
PR in various organizations. Historical development of public relations. Public
relations models. PR practitioners in modern societies. Features of good public
relations.
0808314 Radio and TV Directing (2-2:3)

The process of radio program directing. Directing techniques in pre-recorded and
live programs. Audio& Video mixing techniques, indoor and outdoor production,
Control management. Handling Audio& Video matters. Practical applications in
the studio. Directing thinking and planning techniques.
0808212 Photography (2-2:3)

Prerequisite: None
Conventional and digital photography. Applications in media work. Basics of
photography. Photography as a journalistic practice. The camera and its
components. The Internet as a source of digital pictures. Practical applications.
0808301 Information Society (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: None
The concept of the information society. Recent global trends in information
technology development. Information as a strategic political, economic and
cultural resource. Features of the information age. The information industry.
Information society features in the United Arab Emirates and the Arab world.
Case studies.
0808402 Integrated Communication (3-0:3)

An introduction to the principles and applications of integrated communication.
Using integrated communication methods in media campaigns. Planning,
executing and implementing integrated communication campaigns. Case
studies.
0808412 Online Journalism (3-0:3)
Understanding the Internet and its impact on journalism, with special attention
to the search for a new style of narrative – one that could take advantage of the
simultaneous use of text, hypertext, photos, images in motion, audio and
databases. Students gain practical experience in the production of an electronic
information delivery product using computer programs such as HTML,
Dreamweaver, and others. The course discusses the business, ethical, and legal
implications of online journalism.
0808303 Public Opinion (3-0:3)

The concept of public opinion. Theories of public opinion. Media role in public
opinion formation, including the agenda-setting hypothesis. Public opinion as a
social and political force. Public opinion polls and how they relate to media
performance. The Internet as a source of public opinion formation. Case studies.
Case studies of advertising and marketing use in public relations in the UAE and
other countries. Social responsibility and ethics in advertising and marketing as
applied to PR.
0808403 International and Cultural Communication (3-0:3)

The influence of culture on communication processes. Focus on the impact of
values, beliefs and perspectives on intercultural interactions. Issues pertaining
to trans-border Information flows in the age of globalization. Local cultures and
national identities. Media role in safeguarding indigenous cultures and modes of
expression.
Mandatory Support Courses

Description of the 42 credits of mandatory courses supported by other programs
are described in the bulletin section of the specific programs that offer them.
Public Relations Department
Personnel
Chairperson Kayrat Ayad

Associate Professors Kayrat Ayad, Khaled Gaweesh, Khaled Zamoum,
Mohamed Ben Moussa
Assistant Professors Ahmed Farouk, Shareefa Al-Marzooqi, Engy
Mohamed Abou Sreea
Lecturers Islam Nassib, Nourah Alhooti
College of Medicine
COLLEGE OF MEDICINE

Professor Qutayba Hamid Vice Chancellor & Dean of College of
Medicine, Office of Vice Chancellor for
Medical & Health Sciences Colleges
Professor Salman Yousuf Guraya Vice Dean, College of Medicine

Joyce D’Souza Academic Affairs Coordinator
Amani Al-Bawab Administrative Assistance
Personnel
Professors Prof. Qutayba Hamid, Prof. Salman Yousuf Guraya,

Prof. Azzam Maghazachi, Prof. Mohammad Saleh Al
Hajjaj, Prof. Nabil Sulaiman, Prof. Essam Agamy
Associate Professors Dr. Adel Elmoselhi, Dr. Salaheldeen Abusnana, Dr.

Basema Saddik, Dr. Rifat Hamoudi, Dr. Eman Farouk
Abu-Gharbieh , Dr. Iman Mamdouh Talaat, Dr. Maha
Saber Ayad, Dr. Sarah Thomas Abraham, Dr.
Mohamed Rahmani, Dr. Waseem R .Hasan El-hunedi
Assistant Professors Dr. El Sayed Emad Nosair, Dr. Balsam Qubais Saeed,
Dr. Mohammad Tahseen Al Bataineh, Dr. Rabah Al
Mahmoud, Dr. Nihar Dash, Dr. Maha Guimei, Dr.
Ghada Mohammed (Visiting), Dr. Anu Vinod Ranade,
Dr. Mohamad Ahmad Eladl, Dr. Bashair Mohammed
Mussa, Dr. Ahmed Elserafi, Dr. Samrein Ahmed, Dr.
Jibran Muhammad, Dr. Firdos Ahmad, Dr. Jalal
Taneera, Dr. Khuloud Ahmed Bajbouj (Visiting), Dr.
Ibrahim Eltayeb Abdel Mahmoud, Dr. Mohamed El
Hassan Abdalla, Dr. Saravanan Coumaravelou
Lecturers Ms. Hiba Barqawi, Mrs. Amal Hussein, Dr. Sarra

Shorbagi, Dr. Eman Ibrahim Al Ayoubi (Visiting)
Contact Information
College of Medicine Building, M27 University City, Sharjah, United Arab
Emirates 00971-6-5057201, www.sharjah.ac.ae/
Accreditation
The College of Medicine has received Full Accreditation from the Commission for
Academic Accreditation (CAA), Ministry of Education (MOE), U.A.E in September
2013.
Vision
The College of Medicine, University of Sharjah strives for national and
international prominence by differentiating itself through excellence in the full
spectrum of medical education at the undergraduate, postgraduate and
continuing professional development levels.
Mission
The mission of the College of Medicine is to provide education for medical
students and medical professionals through the creation of a scholarly
environment that fosters excellence in the lifelong goals of education, research
activity and compassionate patient care.
The mission and vision statements has been developed in consultation with wide
spectrum of stakeholders including parents, Ministry of Health, WHO
representative, patients support groups, etc.
Our Mandate
1) Providing innovating educational opportunities for medical students,
preparing them to successfully pursue postgraduate training and continuous
professional development.
2) Advancing scientific knowledge with important research discoveries.
3) Improving primary to quaternary health care for this growing region.
4) Emphasizing the college’s social responsibility in providing and promoting
effective health care for different sectors of the community.
Values
The faculty and staff at the College of Medicine, University of Sharjah are
committed to the following cultural values in making decisions and establishing
conduct.
High Standards – In upholding the highest standards, we will:

• Demonstrate ethical leadership by example
• Conduct ourselves with integrity, avoiding conflict of interest
• Hold our work to the highest academic standards
Respect for individuals – In valuing respect for individuals, we pledge to:

• Treat others with respect and dignity, honoring individual differences
• Promote open communication and list pro-actively
• Create a collegial environment based on loyalty to our co-workers
Advancing Knowledge – In expressing our passion for learning, we encourage:

• Exploration of new ideas in our teaching and research
• The courage to meet challenges and assume risk
• Diverse learning opportunities where creativity thrives
• Interdisciplinary teamwork
Personal Development and Leadership – Recognizing that exceptional quality

begins with people, we create:
• A culture of personal development and professional fulfillment
• A workplace where expectations are matched by our reward system
• An atmosphere where people value the balance between work and family
• A mentor-rich culture where faculty staff and students can enhance their
leadership skills
Commitment to Health – Supporting our fundamental belief in the doctor/

patient relationship, we are committed to:
• The highest quality medical care for our patients
• Training the next generation of physicians and healthcare professionals to
be capable and compassionate
• Promoting good health and well-being in response to the needs of our
community. Our community partners who help us achieve excellence in all
that we do.
Academic Programs
The College of Medicine offers:
1) Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS).
2) Master of Leadership in Health Professions Education.
3) Dual Master in Molecular Medicine and Translational Research, University
of Sharjah and Lübeck University Germany.
4) Dual Doctor of Philosophy in Molecular Medicine and Translational
Research, University of Sharjah and Lübeck University Germany.
Applicants to the College of Medicine should refer to the Admission section of
the bulletin for details on the admission requirements to the University.
Admission to the Foundation Year of the MBBS Program is subject to satisfying the
English proficiency requirement and the necessary academic preparation as
described in the Admission section.
Curriculum outcome Competencies
Medical Graduate Profile

The Medical Graduate Profile (MGP) describes the goals as outcome
competencies which graduates should have acquired by the end of the six-year
medical program. It was reassuring that the goals and competencies of the MBBS
program were in alignment with the National Qualification Frame Work (NQFW)
introduced in 2012. The generic strands of the NQFW were in alignment with the
competencies and measurable learning objectives.
Outcome Competencies and Corresponding Curriculum

Objectives:
The competencies are structured around six domains (ACGME) similar to the
Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education, USA
A. Patient and Population Care
B. Knowledge
C. Evidence-Based Practice and Lifelong Learning
D. Interpersonal and Communication Skills
E. Ethics and Professionalism
F. Health Care Systems and Cost Effective Practice
A: Patient & Population Care Competencies

1) Communicate effectively with patients, families and groups.
2) Gather essential and accurate information about their patients, for the
purposes of problem identification and characterisation.
3) Make informed decisions about diagnostic and therapeutic interventions
based on patient information and preferences, up-to-date scientific
evidence, and clinical judgment.
4) Develop and carry out (patient) management plans, with the engagement
of patients as partners.
5) Perform competently medical procedures considered essential for the
management of common health problems.
6) Counsel and educate patients and their families.
7) Use information technology to support patient care decisions and patient
education.
8) Provide and advocate for health care services aimed at preventing health
problems or maintaining health.
9) Work with health care professionals, including those from other disciplines
and professions, to provide patient, family and community care.
Curriculum Objectives
1) The ability to obtain an accurate holistic medical history that covers all
essential aspects of a patient and his/her problem, including issues related
to age, gender and socio-economic status.
2) The ability to reason deductively in solving clinical problems
3) The ability to perform both a complete and a focused organ system specific
examination, including a mental statues examination
4) The ability to perform routine technical procedures at a level suitable to
medical students.
5) The ability to construct appropriate management strategies (both
diagnostic and therapeutic) for patients with common conditions related
to different age groups and genders, both acute and chronic, including
medical, psychiatric, and surgical conditions, and those requiring short-
and long-term rehabilitation.
6) Formulate a treatment plan, demonstrating the ability to take action by
balancing the relative risks and benefits of outcomes and treatment
options.
7) The ability to recognise patients with immediately life threatening cardiac,
pulmonary, or neurological conditions regardless of etiology, and to
institute appropriate initial therapy applying Basic Life Support and
Advanced Life Support principles.
8) The ability to recognise and outline an initial course of management for
patients with serious conditions requiring critical care.
9) The ability to identify factors that place individuals at risk for disease or
injury, to select appropriate tests for detecting patients at risk for specific
diseases or in the early stage of disease, and to determine strategies for
responding appropriately (screening).
10) Interpret laboratory tests, demonstrating knowledge of the limitations of
standard laboratory measurements and
11) Integrate clinical and laboratory findings in the diagnosis and management
of a patient problem.
12) Document and share patient-specific information, demonstrating the
ability to record in information systems specific findings about a patient
and orders directing the further care of the patient.
13) The ability to define and describe a population, to include its demography,
cultural and socioeconomic constitution, circumstances of living, and
health status, and to understand the relevance of these factors to the
health and health care of individuals, families and administrators.
B: Knowledge Competencies
1) Acquire a core of basic and clinical supportive sciences which are
appropriate to the care of a patient and the community.
2) Demonstrate a reasoning and analytic thinking approach to clinical
situations and applying medical knowledge in patient problem solving.
1) Knowledge of the normal structure and function of the body (as an intact
organism) and of each of its major organ systems.
2) Knowledge of the molecular, biochemical, and cellular mechanisms that
are important in maintaining the body’s homeostasis.
3) Knowledge of the various causes (genetic, developmental, metabolic, toxic,
microbiologic, autoimmune, neo- plastic, degenerative, and traumatic) of
illness/disease and the ways in which they operate on the body
(pathogenesis).
4) Knowledge of the altered structure and function (pathology and
pathophysiology) of the body and its major organ systems that are seen in
various diseases and conditions.
5) Knowledge of the most frequent clinical, laboratory, radiological, and
pathologic manifestations of common maladies.
6) An understanding of the power of the scientific method in establishing the
causation of disease and efficacy of
7) traditional and non-traditional therapies.
8) An understanding of the principles of disease prevention and behavior
change appropriate for specific populations
9) Knowledge of the important non-biological determinants of (poor) health
and of the economic, psychological, social, and cultural factors that
contribute to the development and/or continuation of maladies.
10) Knowledge of the epidemiology of common diseases within a defined
population, and the systematic approaches useful in reducing the
incidence and prevalence of those diseases.
C: Evidence-Based Practice and Lifelong Learning
Competencies
1) Exhibit good “information habits”, making decisions based on evidence,
when such is available, rather than opinion.
2) Locate, appraise, and assimilate evidence from scientific studies related to
their patients’ health problems.
3) Apply knowledge of research designs and statistical methods to the
appraisal of clinical studies and other information on diagnostic and
therapeutic effectiveness.
4) Demonstrate knowledge of the information resources and tools available
to support life-long learning.
5) Understand information technology’s impact on basic clinical and
biomedical research.
1) Determine what data exist relative to a clinical question or formal
hypothesis, demonstrating knowledge of data sources (including medical
records, and online data) at one’s own institution by identifying how these
might be used to address a specific clinical question.
2) Execute a plan for data collection and organize data for analysis,
demonstrating the ability to properly represent data from a study in a form
that is useful and supports computer-based analysis.
3) Plan, analyse, interpret and report findings, demonstrating the ability to
select the appropriate computer software
4) tool for analysis of data.
5) Demonstrate knowledge of the information resources and tools available
to support life-long learning. Knowledge includes awareness of these
resources, their content, and the information needs that they can address.
Relevant resources include MEDLINE and other bibliographic databases,
textbooks and reference sources, diagnostic expert systems, and medical
internet resources.
6) Retrieve information, demonstrating the ability to refine search strategies
to improve relevance and completeness of retrieved items.
7) Filter, evaluate, and reconcile information, demonstrating the ability to
discriminate between types of information sources in terms of their
currency, format (for example a review vs and original article), authority,
relevance and availability.
D: Interpersonal and Communication Skills Competencies

1) Create and sustain effective, ethically sound, caring and respectful
relationships with patients and families.
2) Work effectively with others as a member or leader of a health care team,
or other professional group.
1) Use effective communication skills to elicit and provide information using
values and attitudes and effective verbal, nonverbal (explanatory,
questioning) writing skills.
2) Use effective writing skills to transmit information, express concerns, help
etc.
3) Listen to and respect the view of patients and their supporters
4) Listen to and respect the view of other members of the team involved in
the patient’s care
5) Recognise and respect the varying needs of patients for information and
explanation
6) Encourage patients to discuss the proposed treatment with their supporter
7) Explain any complications of treatment as they occur and explain the
possible solution
8) Act immediately when patients have suffered harm and apologize when
appropriate
9) Work effectively as an individual, in inter-professional groups, and as a
member of a complex health care system, demonstrating knowledge of
online resources for legislation, political advocacy and local health care
policy setting.
E: Ethics and Professionalism Competencies

1) Demonstrate respect, compassion, and integrity; a responsiveness to the
needs of patients and society that supersedes self-interest; accountability
to patients, society, and the profession; and a commitment to excellence
and on-going professional development.
2) Demonstrate a commitment to ethical principles pertaining to provision or
withholding of clinical care, confidentiality of patient information,
informed consent, and business practices.
3) Demonstrate sensitivity and responsiveness to patients’ culture, age,
gender, and disabilities
1) Knowledge of the theories and principles that govern ethical decision
making, and of the major ethical dilemmas in medicine, particularly those
that arise at the beginning and end of life and those that arise from the
rapid expansion of knowledge of genetics.
2) Compassionate treatment of patients, and respect for their privacy and
dignity.
3) Honesty and integrity in all interactions with patients’ families, colleagues,
and others with whom physicians must interact in their professional lives.
4) An understanding of, and respect for, the roles of other health care
professionals, and of the need to collaborate
5) with others in caring for individual patients and in promoting the health of
defined populations.
6) A commitment to advocate at all times the interest of one’s patients over
one’s own interests.
7) An understanding of the threats to medical professionalism posed by the
conflicts of interest inherent in various financial and organizational
arrangements for the practice of medicine.
8) The capacity to recognise and accept limitations in one’s knowledge and
clinical skills, and a commitment to continuously improve one’s knowledge
and ability.
9) Respect patient (and physician) confidentiality, demonstrating knowledge
of the legal, ethical, and medical issues surrounding patient
documentation, including confidentiality and data security
F: Health Care Systems and Cost-Effectiveness Practice Competencies

1) Advocate for quality patient care and assist patients in dealing with
healthcare system complexities.
2) Practice cost-effective health care and resource allocation that does not
compromise quality of care.
3) Understand how their patient care and other professional practices affect
the health care organization and the larger society and how these elements
of the system affect their own practice.
1) Formulate and make decisions for individuals and groups, demonstrating
knowledge of cost/benefit issues in health care.
2) Knowledge about how local health care systems deliver patient care to
different kinds of patient
Rationale and Key Attributes of the Curriculum

• Continuum of Medical Education: The curriculum will provide an educational
experience that ensures continuing development from undergraduate to
internship and further postgraduate training.
• Outcome competency-based curriculum: Core competencies essential for
good medical practice guides the curriculum structure, organization, learning
and teaching approaches, student assessment outcome and program
evaluation.
• Integrated curriculum: The thematic organization of the curriculum allows
maximum degree of horizontal integration across the themes and vertical
spiral integration within the themes.
• Systems-based curriculum: A systems-based approach will replace the
traditional discipline-based curriculum.
• Early introduction of clinical sciences and skills: This is coordinated with the
Organ System organization in the first two years emphasizing the relevance
and application of knowledge learned from the Basic Medical Sciences
domains.
• Self-directed learning: The curriculum and timetable is structured so that
students have time to learn through
• self-reflection, self-evaluation, clinical reasoning and critical thinking to be
lifelong independent learners.
• Student-centered flexible learning: The learning environment will be
structured to allow more flexibility and choice in time, place and style of
learning.
• Diversity of learning contexts: The course will be delivered in different
settings that provide wide experience in community based contexts.
• Learning basic medical sciences in the clinical environment.
• Introducing research as integral part of the PBL sessions to inculcate research
culture.
• Introducing Ultrasound training starting from Year 1 to supplement
radiological anatomy and clinical skills.
• Generic attributes for effective medical practice: The new curriculum will
promote a culture that recognizes service, teamwork, scientific enquiry and
lifelong learning as essential elements in the effective practice of medicine.
• Medical Humanities: The two courses “History of Medical and Health
Sciences” and “Arts and Medicine” are two unique features of the curriculum
contributing to the general make up of cultured medical graduate at UOS.
• Students’ assessment: Designed to recognize the development of key
attributes and qualities rather than to reward short-term superficial learning.
Formative, continuous and summative assessments are used to monitor
student progress and review curriculum implementation and outcomes.
• Time and length: Following the successful completion of the Foundation year,
the course will be of five years duration and have around 20-25 contact hours
per week. This provides ample opportunity for students to learn through self-
directed study.
• Yearly Assessment System: As it is an integrated curriculum, the assessment in
the curriculum is a continuous process. Scores are reported on a yearly basis
and the Pass / Fail decisions are made at the end of each year.
Thematic Organization of the Curriculum

Curriculum competencies and related objectives are organized around four
themes/ strands.
• Theme I - Personal and Professional Development
• Theme II - Population Health
• Theme III - Foundations of Medicine
• Theme IV - Clinical Skills
Theme I: Personal and Professional Development
Students focus on personal ethics, healthy lifestyle, group support and
introduction to communication skills. This will be followed up with a Health
Enhancement Program concentrating on self-care (stress management,
relaxation training, and coping skills), other aspects of healthy lifestyle and group
support, and an introduction to the science of Mind-Body Medicine. This theme
will also include an introduction to ethics and medical law. Supporting students in
maximizing their learning opportunities in clinical environments is crucial to the
success of the curriculum. Key components of Theme I content include medico-
legal issues, ethics and health enhancement. Opportunities for inter-professional
teaching and learning are also encouraged.
Objectives
By the time of graduation, medical graduates of the College of Medicine
University of Sharjah will be able to:
• Develop strategies for maintaining mental, physical, and emotional health
status and identify ongoing strategies for their own health enhancement.
• Develop skills to become a successful student and lifelong learner.
• Describe strategies for developing personal and professional resilience
• Appraise personal and professional strengths and weaknesses and articulate
self-limitations and recognize the need to continuously improve one’s
knowledge and ability.
• Demonstrate ability to work in multi-professional teams understanding and
respecting the roles of other health care professionals, and appreciating the
need to collaborate with others in caring for individual patients and in
promoting the health of defined populations.
• Develop and use learning strategies appropriate to clinical contexts
• Demonstrate how to access ‘networks’ in order to meet professional and
personal needs.
• Articulate professional rights and responsibilities.
• Identify and use strategies for dealing with competing demands in personal
and professional life and identify and use strategies for effective time
management in both personal life and clinical settings.
• Recognize the similarities and differences between ethical issues in personal
and professional life.
• Appreciate the legal framework within which medical practice operates and
the legal basis of the doctor-patient relationship and describe ethical and
legal issues pertinent to clinical contexts. This includes, but is not limited to:
medical power of attorney, role of guardians and agents in the context of
refusal of treatment, transplantation, infertility and medical research.
• Understand concepts of professional responsibility and public accountability
with reference to the role of the courts and common law statutes and
professional self-regulation.
• Describe concepts of responsibility and advocacy in relation to patients and
their families and be committed to advocate at all times the interest of one’s
patients over one’s own interests.
• Understand the theories, principles and cultural and religious context that
govern ethical decision making, and of the major ethical dilemmas in
medicine, particularly those that arise at the beginning and end of life and
those that arise from the rapid expansion of knowledge of genetics.
• Respect patient (and physician) confidentiality, demonstrating knowledge of
the legal, ethical, and medical issues surrounding patient documentation,
including confidentiality and data security
Theme II: Population Health

The main purpose of this theme is to provide the structure to develop students’
abilities in dealing with society and population issues, as compared with issues
concerning the individual. Students will learn about the history and philosophy
of the scientific approach to medicine, and extend this to a consideration of
approaches to knowledge and information, and an understanding of evidence-
based medicine.
Students will explore the various roles of the medical practitioner in society. They
will learn to consider the social, environmental and behavioral contexts of illness
and the practice of medicine. Other elements of this theme will be built around
health promotion, epistemology, epidemiology, public health, community
diversity, population and a global view of health.
Objectives
Although this theme has its own learning objectives, it is intended that some of
the implementation of the theme will involve building on specific learning
experiences that students have in the other themes. By the time of graduation,
the Sharjah medical graduate will be able to:
a) Demonstrate the following professional attitudes:
• A concern for disadvantaged groups in society.
• Recognition of the beliefs and contributions of health consumers to their
care.
• A cost-effective approach to the provision of medical care.
• Awareness of the contribution of population-based health strategies to
the care of individuals.
• Awareness of the contributions of research to effective health care
practice.
• A capacity to deal with uncertainty.
• Awareness of him/herself as a knowledge worker.
b) Demonstrate the following professional abilities:
• Understand the role of medicine in society from a range of different
perspectives:
- The influences of factors such as age, gender, culture, ethnicity and
spiritual beliefs.
- The relationship between “traditional” and other models of health
care practice.
• Understand the factors that influence the organisation and delivery of
health care to populations including how local health care systems
deliver patient care to different kinds of patients.
• Understand the contribution of the scientific method to medicine and
the nature of evidence.
• Demonstrate the practice of evidence-based medicine with respect to:
• Determining what data exist relative to a clinical question or formal
hypothesis, demonstrating knowledge of data sources (including medical
records, and online data) at one’s own institution by identifying how
these might be used to address a specific clinical question.
• Executing a plan for data collection and organizing data for analysis,
demonstrating the ability to properly represent data from a study in a
form that is useful and supports computer-based analysis.
• Demonstrating knowledge of the information resources and tools
available to support life-long learning.
• Retrieving information, demonstrating the ability to refine search
strategies to improve relevance and completeness of retrieved items.
• Filtering, evaluating, and reconciling information, demonstrating the
ability to discriminate between types of information sources in terms of
their currency, format (for example a review vs. and original article),
authority, relevance and availability.
• Life-long continuing medical education.
• Demonstrate the ability to interpret statistical information presented in
medical publications.
• Understand the strengths and weaknesses of different research study
designs.
• Understand a range of strategies to promote health and prevent disease.
Theme III: Foundations of Medicine

This theme encompasses much of the system-based teaching in phase II (years
1, 2, 3) of the course and the core clinical clerkships in the fourth and fifth years.
Theme III will represent more than half of the overall course. As the term
‘Foundations’ implies, much of the knowledge and concepts that underpin
medicine, both in the basic medical sciences and in the clinical sciences, will be
delivered within this theme. Each of the subjects in this theme is organized as an
integrated subject with inputs from all relevant departments. In the early
semesters, a system-based structure has been adopted, in which the anatomy,
biochemistry, microbiology, pathology, pharmacology and physiology of each
system will be taught in an integrated manner. Several systems have been
combined to be taught either side by side or in a system-integrated approach.
Basic medical sciences will be revisited in the latter phase of the curriculum
“clerkships” emphasizing the application of knowledge in clinical practice.
Objectives
By the time of completion of basic medical education, the Sharjah medical
graduate will have knowledge and understanding of:
1) The normal structure and function of mind and of the body (as an intact
organism) and of each of its major organ systems at all stages of life and the
interactions between body and mind, and the factors which may disturb
these.
2) The molecular, biochemical, and cellular mechanisms that are important in
maintaining the body’s homeostasis.
3) The various causes (genetic, developmental, metabolic, toxic, microbiologic,
autoimmune, neo-plastic, degenerative, and traumatic) of illness/disease
and the ways in which they operate on the body (pathogenesis).
4) Symptoms, signs, natural history, and prognosis of common mental and
physical ailments in children, adolescents, adults and the aged. A more
detailed knowledge is required of those conditions which require urgent
assessment and treatment.
5) The most frequent laboratory and radiological manifestations of common
maladies, different diagnostic procedures, their uses and limitations.
6) Management of common conditions including pharmacological, physical,
nutritional and psychological therapies.
7) Principles of health education and behavior change appropriate in specific
populations.
8) Principles of disease prevention, amelioration of suffering and disability,
rehabilitation, and the care of the dying.
9) Factors affecting human relationships, the psychological well-being of
patients and their families, and the interactions between humans and their
social and physical environment.
10) Scientific method relevant to biological, behavioral and social sciences at a
level adequate to provide a rational
11) basis for present medical practice, and to assimilate the advances in
knowledge which will occur over their working life.
12) Important non-biological determinants of (poor) health and of the
economic, psychological, social, and cultural factors that contribute to the
development and/or continuation of maladies.
13) The processes by which non-biological determinants influence health, and
vice versa.
14) Epidemiology of common diseases within a defined population, and the
systematic approaches useful in reducing the incidence and prevalence of
those diseases.
Theme IV: Clinical Skills
This theme encompasses the whole range of clinical skills in all years of the
course. Clinical and procedural skills are introduced during Phase I that enhances
the students’ Early Clinical Exposure’. The approach in clinical skills development
is to develop defined clinical competencies. This begins with clinical aspects of
communication skills and move through history taking and physical
examinations to the more advanced clinical and procedural skills. Included also
within this theme is an introduction to the medical work place in all its diversity,
and to the healthcare system.
Multi-professional education will be promoted by exploring the possibilities for

educational interactions with nurses, paramedics, radiographers and other
health care professionals. Elective experience in diverse medical work places,
both within and outside the hospital environment are provided.
Objectives
By the time of graduation, the Sharjah medical graduate will be able to:
1) Obtain an accurate holistic and focused medical history that covers all
essential aspects of a patient and his/her problem, including issues related
to age, gender and socio-economic status.
2) Perform an accurate physical and mental state examination.
3) Choose, from the repertoire of clinical skills, those which are appropriate
and practical to apply in a given situation.
4) Interpret and integrate the history and physical examination findings to
arrive at an appropriate diagnosis or differential diagnosis.
5) Formulate a treatment plan, demonstrating the ability to take action by
balancing the relative risks and benefits
6) of outcomes and treatment options.
7) Perform routine technical procedures at a level suitable to medical students.
8) Recognize serious illness and perform common emergency and life-saving
procedures such as caring for the unconscious patient and cardiopulmonary
resuscitation.
9) Identify factors that place individuals at risk for disease or injury, to select
appropriate tests for detecting patients at risk for specific diseases or in the
early stage of disease, and to determine strategies for responding
appropriately (screening).
10) Create and sustain effective, ethically sound, caring and respectful
relationships with patients and families.
11) Communicate clearly, considerately and sensitively with patients, relatives,
doctors, nurses, and other health professionals and the general public.
12) Counsel sensitively and effectively and provide information in a manner that
ensures patients and families can be truly informed when consenting to any
procedure.
13) Work in a multi-disciplinary team using both leadership skills and
collaboration skills.
14) Work as a patient advocate in the health care system.
15) Use computer systems for medical information, patient monitoring and for
communication between health care professionals at different sites.
Convergence of Themes
Our graduates will emerge from the MBBS program with a synthesis of clinical
skills, knowledge base and personal attitudes and qualities, which will combine
to form the basis of their developing professional abilities. To reach this stage, the
graduate will need to have made a successful transition from learning in the four
separate themes of the course, to a single model of professional practice. The
convergence of themes will accelerate over the last two years of the program, and
careful attention to integration between the themes during the early years of
the course will assist the process. In addition, expanded use of mentoring and
role models in professional practice will allow students to appreciate how the
synthesis of knowledge, skills and attitudes is central to effective and rewarding
medical practice.
Curriculum Structure and Organization

The medical curriculum is for five years preceded by one year of Foundation Year
and followed by one year of internship.
Phase I: “Foundation Year”
Phase II: Year 1, 2, 3 “Pre-clerkship Phase”
Phase III: Year 4 and 5 “Clerkship Phase”
Phase I - “Foundation Year”

Is an interface between the high school education and the medical program. It
introduces the students to a scientific foundation in Human Biology, Chemistry
and Biochemistry, Physics relevant to medical sciences, Information Technology
and Medical English.
An important characteristic of the Foundation Year is to introduce the students

to modern trends in medical education, problem based learning, small groups
learning and study skills encouraging deep and life-long learning. This is provided
through the course of “Medical Education.”
Students should demonstrate academic performance which will allow them to

progress to the second phase of the medical program (see assessment).
The core courses to be studied in Foundation Year are:
0900101 Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology I 3
1427107 General Chemistry - I 3
1430113 Physics for Medical Sciences 3
1430114 Physics Lab for Medical Science (Lab) 1
0900103 Medical Education 2
0202121 English for Medical Students 3

0900106 Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology II 4
1427108 Chemistry – II for Medical Sciences 3
1427118 Chemistry II for Medical Science (Lab) 1
0900107 History of Medical and Health Sciences 3
0710109 Art & Medicine 3
General Education courses throughout the first three years
Descriptions of Phase I Courses
1427107 General Chemistry – I (0-3:3)

Prerequisite: None.
This course describes general concepts of general chemistry such as principles of
measurement, solutions, radiation, laws of heat and energy transfer and
reactions equilibria. The chemical structure of macromolecules such as
carbohydrate, lipid, proteins and nucleic acids are discussed.
0900101 Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology I (0-3:3)

Prerequisite: None.
This basic course covers the normal structure and function of the cell, basic
genetics, basic histology and embryology.
1430113 Physics for Medical Sciences (0-3:3)

Prerequisite: None.
This course covers atomic spectra, nuclear physics, x-ray applications in biology
and medicine, fluids, electricity and magnetism, geometrical optics and waves
and sounds.
1430114 Physics Lab for Medical Science (Lab) (0-3:3)

Prerequisite: None.
Various experiments covering the topics studied in lectures are performed.
0900103 Medical Education (0-3:3)

Prerequisite: None.
This course is offered to students in the Foundation Year of the Medical Colleges
(Medicine and Dentistry). It introduces them to the knowledge, skills and
attitude needed in order to be a self-directed life-long learner. Study skills which
encourage deep learning should be inculcated and developed at an early stage
of their education. Students will explore through active learning the broad scope
of health and related medical sciences, their future job responsibilities and
competencies they should acquire in order to respond to societal needs and
expectations. The context of health and wellness will be used in training the
students to apply study skills which support critical thinking and life-long
learning.
The two content domains of the course “Health and Wellness and Medical
Education” are interwoven through a problem-based learning strategy. It also
sets the stage to enable the students to be successful when studying medical
sciences in an era where scientific knowledge is rapidly growing.
The main strategy of learning will emphasize self-directed problem-based
learning. Students will learn in small groups (7 – 8 students in each group)
encouraging team work and multi-professional education (Medicine and
Dentistry students). Faculty will play a facilitatory role rather than an
information giver.
0202121 English for Medical Students (0-3:3)

Prerequisite: None.
This course concentrates on building the skills and medical terminology
knowledge. Students understand and write medical documents; read and
understand medical records, reports and diagnostic test results, improve
accurate oral communication and research skills.
1427108 Chemistry – II for Medical Sciences (0-3:3)

Prerequisite: None.
This course describes the main basic biochemical pathways such as glycolysis,
TCA cyles, electron transport chain, glycogenlysis and glycogenesis, ketogenesis,
lipogenesis and lipolysis and urea cycle. It also describes the synthesis of nucleic
acids including DNA and RNA.
0900106 Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology II (0-3:3)

Prerequisite: None.
This course describes the general principles of human physiology. It focuses on
the physiology of the cardiovascular system, blood function and composition.
This course introduces students to the players of the immune system, endocrine,
renal and respiratory and digestive systems. Special emphasis is placed on
diseases related to homeostatis imbalances related to the above systems.
1427118 Chemistry II for Medical Science (Lab) (0-3:3)

The laboratory procedures cover methods of identifications, chromatography,
synthesis of biochemical molecules as well as qualitative and quantitative
analysis.
0710109 Art & Medicine (0-3:3)

Prerequisite: None.
Arts and Medicine is an Elective University course (3 credit hours) assigned for
undergraduate health care-related students (Colleges of Medicine, Health
Sciences, Dentistry and Pharmacy) as well as Students of College of fine arts
Distinguishing itself by raising questions about the specific role of medicine in
visual and other arts (painting, sculpture, performance and drama) , particularly
emphasizing and exploring its relevance to modern medical practice and
common issues met by all health professionals , as well as the key position art
hold within the medical humanities. The course is offered by College of Medicine
and College of Fine Arts. The course coordinators are from both colleges. The
course pedagogical philosophy is to stimulate team based learning and to
provoke students to interaction, engagement and dialogue.
The course is given over a full semester, two sessions, two hours each. To
increase student participation in the learning process and active discussion, team
based learning is usually applied, dividing the students into 5 to 6 groups, 5
students per group. Great extent of the learning outcomes depend on the
students' activities as small group's class presentations, discussions, mid-term
and final exams, and submission of a term papers, artistic project or posters.
0900107 History of Medical and Health Sciences (0-3:3)

Prerequisite: None.
History of Medical and Health Sciences is an Elective University course (3 credit
hours) assigned for undergraduate health care-related students (Colleges of
Medicine, Health Sciences, Dentistry and Pharmacy). The course was successfully
launched in the fall semester, 2008-2009. It runs in 15 weeks duration (overall
45-48 hours) covering the essential topics of the history of medicine in both a
chronological as well as in a thematic manner.
Classes are based on guiding lectures delivered by different guest lecturers from
different medical specialties but with interest in the History of Medicine.
However, a great extent of the outcome depends on the students' activities as
small group's class presentations, discussions, mid-term and final exams, and
submission of a term papers or posters.
Feedback from students is encouraging as revealed from their Course Evaluation
Forms. Moreover, immediate and continuous feedback from students showed
that the course is interesting, informative and providing knowledge useful in
their career. Prerequisite: None.
Phase II – Years 1, 2, and 3 “Pre-clerkship”

This phase integrates the four curriculum themes, mainly organ systems
structured around 9 units which vary in their duration between 8 – 16 weeks.
Problem Based Learning (PBL) using written scenarios, simulated and real
patients’ problems constitute the main strategy of learning and teaching in this
phase. Core knowledge related to different Basic Medical Sciences “Anatomy,
Physiology, Pathology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Immunology” are
integrated throughout the studied health problems. Clinical skills, population and
community educational activities, ethics and professional development are
coordinated with the PBL and run horizontally and vertically through the 3 years
of Phase II.
In year three, students learn in different training sites (hospital, primary health
care clinics, and community health). Integrated medical and surgical problems
drive student learning. The experiences prepare the students to be more
responsible towards their learning and patients when moving to the clerkship
phase. The contents of each semester are organized and structured around the
four curriculum themes.
Course Coding System
The Pre-clerkship and Clerkship phase courses are designated the code 09CDEFG
where:
09 College of Medicine
CD Department
E Year
FG Units
For example, Endocrine and Reproductive unit is the third unit in Year 2,
Medicine and is coded as 0900303.
Descriptions of Phase II Courses Year One
0900201 - Life Cycle Unit

Description: This 8 week course introduces students to the four themes upon
which the five-year curriculum is based, which comprises the following:
• Theme 1: An orientation program focuses on transition, ethics, healthy
lifestyle, group support and communication skills. Health Enhancement
builds on this, with an introduction to Mind-Body Medicine, Ethics and
Medical Law.
• Theme 2: Health, Knowledge and Society involves a series of ‘hypothetical’
scenarios to provide an analysis of the social aspects of medicine.
• Theme 3: Provides students with a foundation in genomics, cell biology,
embryology and physiology. Case studies or Problem Based Learning
sessions integrate material presented in all themes throughout the week.
• Theme 4: Introduces students to practical clinical skills. An introduction to
communicative and medical interviewing, history taking skills and basic
ethical concepts.
0900202 - Man and his environment Unit

Description: This 8 week course introduces students to the four themes upon
which the five-year curriculum is based, which comprise:
• Theme 1: An orientation program focuses on transition, ethics, healthy
lifestyle, group support and communication
• skills. Health Enhancement builds on this, with an introduction to Mind-
Body Medicine, Ethics and Medical Law.
• Theme 2: Health, Knowledge and Society involves a series of ‘hypothetical’
scenarios to provide an analysis of the
• social aspects of medicine.
• Theme 3: introduce concepts related to how we protect ourselves, body
reaction to external risk factors, the internal melieux and homeostasis. It
integrates through 6 patient-centered problems and 13 mini problems, basic
concepts from Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Physiology, Anatomy,
Immunology, Psychology, Pathology and Microbiology.
• Theme 4: Introduces students to practical clinical skills. An introduction to
communicative and medical interviewing, history taking skills and basic
ethical concepts.
0900203 - Musculoskeletal and Neuroscience I Unit

• Description: This 12 week course will build on the four themes introduced
in MED1011 while introducing new concepts within these themes with
emphasis on:
• Theme 1: Personal and Professional Development - develops strategies for
personal health enhancement and
• ethical / legal issues relevant to professional responsibility, the doctor-
patient relationship and public accountability.
• Theme 2: Population Health and Epidemiology - develops an understanding
of epidemiological research, study
• designs, interpretation of statistical information and introduction to critical
appraisal of medical publications.
• Theme 3: Foundations of Medicine - Musculoskeletal, peripheral nerves and
human behavior. Examines major concepts within the areas of muscles and
innervation. It integrates through 9 PBL important concepts and 20 mini
problems in Basic Medical Sciences.
• Theme 4: Clinical Skills - comprehensive medical history taking skills and
awareness of key ethical issues involved
• in communication with patients, family members, carers and health
professionals.
0900204 - Hematopoietic system

Description: This 3 week course will build on the four themes introduced in
MED1011 while introducing new concepts within these themes with emphasis
on:
• Theme 1: Personal and Professional Development - develops strategies for
personal health enhancement and
• ethical / legal issues relevant to professional responsibility, the doctor-
patient relationship and public accountability.
• Theme 2: Population Health and Epidemiology
• Defining a Questionnaire and discuss some tips for developing a new
questionnaire
• To know about the Ethical Issues in Research
• To know how to write a Research Consent Form and writing a Research
Proposal.
• Theme 3: Foundations of Medicine - process of hematopoeisis, types of
anemia and the pathophysiology of symptoms, blood cell malignancies and
coagulation disorders. It integrates through 3 PBL important concepts and 6
mini problems in Basic Medical Sciences.
• Theme 4: Clinical Skills - to identify common signs in cardiovascular,
respiratory and hematology (Image and video interpretation).
- To take history related to common hematological
presentation
- To apply clinical reasoning in order to reach the correct
diagnosis
• To know how to interpret common hematological investigations.
0900205 – Community Health- I (Epidemiology & Statistics)

Description: CH I is a year-long unit that introduces first year medical students
to basic principles of population health and epidemiology. This unit is covered
under theme 2 of the medical curriculum.
Year Two
0900301 - Cardiovascular and Respiratory system

Description: This course introduces major concepts related to the Cardiovascular
(6 weeks), Respiratory (4 weeks) systems of the human body and the concepts
behind Information Management and Health promotion. These concepts are
introduced through:
• Theme 1: Through Community-Based Programs, the student develops an
awareness of the sector’s relevance to the practice of medicine and the
socio-economic context of health and illness.
• Theme 2: Information Management and Health Promotion, the student
develops skills in data management and critical appraisal of evidence and
knowledge to assist in clinical decision-making.
• Theme 3: Maintaining the internal environment enables the student to
study the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, from normal structure and
function to pathology of common health problems and their clinical
presentations and management.
• Theme 4: Clinical Skills assists the student to develop clinical reasoning and
focused history taking based on common presentations of diseases related
to these systems.
0900302 - Gastrointestinal system/ Nutrition/ Metabolism

Description: This course introduces students to major concepts and principles
of Gastrointestinal / Nutrition / Metabolism (7 weeks)
• Theme 1: Through a Community Partnership, the student develops an
awareness of the health sector’s relevance to the practice of medicine and
the socio-economic context of health and illness.
• Theme 2: Information Management and Health Promotion: the student
knowledge to assist in clinical decision-making. The student will develop and
implement a Health Promotion project.
• Theme 3: Gastrointestinal, Nutrition and Metabolism enable the student to
examine the gastrointestinal system from normal structure and function to
pathology and management of common GI presentations.
focused history taking related to GIT.
0900303 - Endocrine system

Description: This course introduces students to major concepts and principles
of Endocrine system (4 weeks).
• Theme 1: The student will identify complex ethical issues related to
confidentiality, notification and treatment choices that may arise in serious
diseases.
• Theme 2: The student will be able to outline the approaches to preventive
medical care and screening of chronic illnesses and will also identify
important social factors which have impact on health, illness and healthcare
services.
• Theme 3: Study of the endocrine system will enable students to identify
major anatomical features of the hypo- thalamus, pituitary, thyroid gland
and adrenal glands and to understand the functions of each gland, its
hormonal regulation and the principles and clinical relevance of hormone
assay. They will appreciate the anatomical and clinical consequences of
aberrations in endocrine tissues and understand the link between clinical
presentation and the underlying pathophysiology.
• Theme 4: Clinical Skills assist the student to develop communication skills.
0900304 - Renal and Reproductive systems

Description: This course provides students with a foundation in Renal (4 weeks)
and Reproductive (3 weeks) systems.
• Theme 1: Through a Community Partnership, the student develops an
awareness of the health sector’s relevance
• to the practice of medicine and the socio-economic context of health and
illness.
• Theme 2: Information Management and Health Promotion: the student
knowledge to assist in clinical decision-making. The student will develop and
implement a Health Promotion project.
• Theme 3: Renal and Reproductive systems enable the student to study the
necessary knowledge required to understand common health problems
related to those systems.
focused history taking related to these systems.
0900305- Community Health- II (Community based Research)

Description: CH II is covered horizontally throughout year 2 and introduces
students to principles of research methodology, research ethics and biostatistics.
This unit is based on theme 2 of the medical curriculum.
Year Three
Description: The courses in Year 3 run horizontally all through the year. Different
learning settings are used for learning and teaching. This includes PBL Tutorials,
Clinical Skills Lab., Hospitals, Primary Health Care Centers, Preventive,
Occupational and different special needs services. The four curriculum themes i.e.
Personal and Professional development; Population, Society, Health and Disease;
Foundation of Medicine and Clinical Skills run through all the following units.
0900401- Neurosciences
Neuroscience Unit is part of Phase II of the College of Medicine curriculum at the
University of Sharjah. As the student progresses through the different organ
systems during year one and year two s/he appreciates that the human body
functions as on unit, with all the systems working together to maintain a
constant internal environment.
In this Unit (Neuroscience), we build on by introducing the fascinating world of
the central nervous system – the fast and masterful system that controls all of
that. How do we perceive the sensations triggered by our sense organs? How do
we perform skilled movements (e.g. learning to write)? What is consciousness?
Why and how do we do the things we do? What is intelligence? How do we
learn? What things determine and shape our behavior?
The Neuroscience Unit is presented through 12 core problems which can be
categorized into three main areas or sub- units: Subunit I (Problems 1-6 and 10):
CNS structure and function – dealing with the organization and function of the
nervous system – how we perceive, move, learn, remember and what happens
when these functions are disturbed. Subunit II (Problems 7-9): Human behavior
– based on the central concepts of modern neuroscience that behavior is a
reflection of brain function which, when deranged manifests as mental illness.
Subunit III (Problems 11 and 12): Special senses – explores the peripheral
structure and function of the special sense organs (vision, audition and the
chemical senses) and how the complex information they convey is interpreted
by the brain.
The General Objectives of the Neuroscience Unit are structure and functions of
the central nervous system, higher functions of the nervous system involved in
complex human behavior, and structure and function of the special sense
organs.
0900402- Special senses & Neuro-psychiatry

Description: This course introduces students to major concepts and principles of
special senses (ear and eye) and neuropsychiatry (mood disorders and psychotic
disorder) system (4 weeks).
• Theme 1: The student will identify complex ethical issues related to
confidentiality, notification and treatment choices. In addition, they learn
the communications skills and professionalism.
• Theme 2: The student will be able to screen ear, eye, mood and psychotic
disorders and will also identify important psychosocial factors which have
impact on health and illness
• Theme 3: Study of the special sense system will enable students to identify
anatomy, physiology, pathology of ear and eye. In addition, studying
neuropsychiatry will enables students to enhance their psychopathology
and psychopharmacology knowledge.
• Theme 4: Clinical Skills assist the student to develop skills related to ear and
eye examination and psychiatry history taking.
0900403- Multi-System Diseases (14 weeks)

Description: This course is a continuation of the Integrated Medicine and Surgery
curriculum based on the four themes of the medical curriculum. Students will
encounter patients in hospital and ambulatory care settings.
• Theme 1: Develops student’s awareness of legal and ethical issues,
professional rights and responsibilities, patient advocacy, working in multi-
disciplinary teams and identification and implementation of strategies used
to meet personal and professional challenges.
• Theme 2: Develops the student’s ability to apply key principles in use and
appraisal of evidence based medicine.
• Enables the student to acquire appropriate skills in environmental and
occupational medicine.
• Theme 3: The student will apply the knowledge learnt in previous years to
the identification, diagnosis and understanding of common and important
illnesses, conditions and disorders, pathophysiology and pharmacology in
Medicine and Surgery.
• Theme 4: By the end of the semester, students must be capable of
undertaking history and clinical examinations of patients with
straightforward conditions, and have an understanding of the relevant
investigations and general management plans. Previous learning will be
extended.
0900404- Community Medicine (Research & Felid work)

Description: CH III extends throughput the third medical year and includes
several educational field activities that expose students to a comprehensive
community health program. This unit is based on theme 2 of the medical
curriculum.
Phase III - Clerkship Phase Years Four and Five

Description: The later years of the medical program focus upon learning in the
clinical environments. Students are responsible for their learning. The program
provides them with diverse opportunities to encounter patients in different
clinical settings. They function as sub-interns responsible under supervision for
their patients. Students are attached to a range of clinical settings allowing them
to work continuously in the clinical environment and to consolidate their basic
and clinical science knowledge. Personal and professional development and
patient advocacy skills developed in the early years of the MBBS course will be
further developed and extended within a clinical context.
Learning activities focuses upon providing a clerkship experience for students.
Clinical skills, practical techniques and procedures and underpinning knowledge
specific to each discipline area will be linked to the clinical settings. A particular
focus will be given to integrating key knowledge, skills and techniques applicable
across disciplines.
During these rotations, the students are expected to function as members of the
service teams and are assessed according to their ability to contribute to the
care of the unit’s patients.
• Theme 1: The student will demonstrate their abilities to work as an effective
member of a multidisciplinary health
• care team, appropriate professional and ethical behavior, and
communication skills with patients and colleagues.
• Theme 2: The student will demonstrate their understanding of the context
of illness, their ability to apply evidence-based medicine to clinical decision
making in practice and to access information via technology.
• Theme 3: The student will demonstrate their understanding of the
pathophysiological basis of health and disease, appropriate critical thinking
in all aspects of clinical care and a commitment to independent learning,
continuing education and quality assurance activities.
• Theme 4: The student will demonstrate appropriate clinical history and
examination skills at the standard of an intern, the ability to competently
diagnose and appropriately manage emergency and non-emergency cases
and their ability to perform relevant clinical procedures.
Year Four
Four clerkship rotations of 10 weeks each related to four main clinical disciplines,
i.e., Surgery, Medicine, Pediatrics, and Obstetrician/Gynecology.
0900501: Obstetrician/Gynecology (10 weeks)
0900502: Pediatrics (10 weeks)
0900503: Medicine - I (10 weeks)
0900504: Surgery – I (10 weeks)
0900505: Compulsory clinical/ research training (Electives “6 weeks”)
All students are offered 6 weeks of electives allowing them to explore

educational experiences which they found it interesting. This could be Clinical,
Basic Medical Sciences or Research. Report on their experience during the
elective will be presented and constitutes part of their portfolio.
Year Five
Second rotation of clerkships surgical and medical sub-specialties; Family
Medicine and Psychiatry.
0900601: Medicine - II (10 weeks): Cardiology, Neurology, ENT, Accident and
Emergency, Dermatology, Radiology
0900602: Surgery - II (10 weeks): Orthopedics, Urology, ENT, Ophthalmology,
Anesthesia
0900603: Family Medicine (8 weeks): Family Medicine
0900604: Psychiatry (2 weeks): Psychiatry
0900700: Final MBBS Exam

Teaching & Learning Strategies

Teaching and Learning Methods: “Blended Authentic Learning”, Problem Based
Learning, Team Based Learning and Task Based Learning.
Problem Based Learning (PBL)

At the College of Medicine, University of Sharjah, UAE, the main strategy of
learning is PBL. Each week, small group of students (approx. 8 – 10) discuss a
problem, identify by the end of the first tutorial session their learning needs and
objectives. The second tutorial session takes place at the end of the week during
which students present their findings and new knowledge acquired from their
collaborative work and self-directed learning. Each student develops, presents
and shares with the group a concept map of his / her learning, explaining the
knowledge concepts relation in the problem. In the two tutorial sessions, the
tutor who is a faculty member facilitates the discussion. On the first day of the
following week and before starting the next problem, a review session is offered
to the students attended by more than one faculty usually from Basic Medical
Sciences department and Clinicians (Figure – The Sharjah Model of PBL/TBL).
Between the first and second tutorial sessions, structured activities are offered
by the college “resource sessions, clinical skills labs, anatomy labs, pathology labs
etc”. PBL does not stop at the end of year 3. It extends to the clerkship phase as
“Patient-centered students’ led tutorials”. The students in a clerkship are approx.
5 – 6, one student of the group selects one patient he / she was responsible for
his / her workup. The student who is responsible for the patient acts as the group
facilitator in the first tutorial session and discuss the patient’s presentation and
management. Triggers in the history, physical examination, investigation and
treatment leads to the generation of learning objectives. Tasks are distributed
among the group. The students decide together on the date of the second
tutorial session. During the second tutorial session, the students invite a faculty
who is a specialist in the problem. His role is a resource person commenting and
sharing his / her experience with the student. The tutorials are conducted by the
students with contribution from the clinical faculty.
Team Based Learning (TBL)

Since 2009, Team Based Learning was introduced changing the resource sessions
from a lecture format into a “TBL” format where the students, approx. 80 – 100,
go through the typical “pre-class preparations” which is based on the problem’s
objectives. When they come to the class, they are given the “Individual
Readiness Assurance Test” (IRAT) followed by the “Group Readiness Assurance
Test” (GRAT). The typical “Application phase” is part of the second PBL tutorial
where additional mini problems are presented. The review session was also
changed into a TBL format, integrated and multi-disciplinary.
Task Based Learning

Task Based Learning is practiced in the pre-clerkship phase through a program
called “Learning basic medical sciences in the clinical environment”. In each
organ system module, a number of tasks were identified e.g. in the respiratory
system, one of the task is assessing the respiratory function of a patient.
Students are provided with learning outcomes and competencies to be acquired
when going through the task. One or more clinician takes responsibility of
planning the students’ activities when they go to the hospital. After completing
the task, students reflect on their experience, commenting on what they actually
see, learnt, did, what went well and suggestions for improvement. This task
based learning created a strong link between the Basic Medical Sciences and
Clinical Sciences which demonstrates that a blend of authentic learning methods
can be used in the same program. What is important is to ensure that the
methods converge and complement each other. After the visit, students report
and reflect on their experience (students’ feedback form).
Various innovative learning modalities have been adopted during the clinical
skills training at the pre-clerkship phase (see Clinical Skills program). The
emphasis is on learning by doing, utilizing the standard skills training stages
supplemented by simulated patients, mannequins, video-based learning and
continuous feedback. The Anatomy teaching and learning is supplemented by
cadaveric models, 3-dimentions online models, plastic as well as plastinated
specimen. Imaging, surface and functional Anatomy are integral to all teaching
and learning activities of this important discipline. It continues to the clerkship
phase as Surgical Anatomy (spiral approach).
Assessment System
• Assessment system is developed in order to match the integrated, Problem
Based Learning curriculum.
• Assessment in Phase I “Foundation Year” is semester based.
• Assessment in Phase II (years 1, 2 and 3), and Phase III (years 4 and 5) are
based on annual assessment system.
• Pass/Fail decisions are made at the end of each year/phase.
• Continuous Assessment takes place at the end of units/semester in Phase
II and at the end of each clerkship in Phase III.
• Summative comprehensive assessments checking the acquisition of
intended learning outcomes of each phase takes place at the end of
Foundation Year, Year Three and end of Year Five.
• Test blueprints are used to guide the identification of what should be
assessed, level of expected performance and best testing instruments to be
used. This insures adequate sampling and increases the reliability and
validity of the examination. Test blueprints are then prepared and super-
imposed on curriculum blueprint.
• Student Assessment instruments.
a. Assessment of knowledge at the know ‘recall’ level and the “knows how”
‘application of knowledge’ levels is based on context rich of MCQs (A-type
questions, one best answer) and Extended Matching Questions – R-type.
- Constructed response questions
- Key Feature Questions
b. Assessment of skills ‘shows how’ level is assessed using Objective Structured
Practical Examination (OSPE) and Objective Structured Clinical Examination
(OSCE).
c. Assessment of clinical and pathological signs is assessed by using computer based
Clinical Image and Video Assessment (CIVA) in each year.
d. Portfolios, log books and supervisors’ evaluation of student performance are used
in assessing students’ population/community based activities and performance
in the clerkship. Reflective diary is an important component of the
portfolio.
e. Peers and facilitators evaluations are used in assessing student performance in
the PBL tutorials and other small group activities including research groups. This
student assessment system provides valid and reliable information about the
student.
f. Direct Observation Clinical Encounter Examination (DOCEE, Hamdy, 2003), using
real patients and mini CEX examinations are used during the clerkship phase, at
the end of each clerkship rotation and also at the Final Exit MBBS examination
• External Examiners
Senior professors working in various medical colleges within UAE and outside
are invited as External Examiners to conduct the clinical part of Final MBBS
examination. These examiners are also provided with the details of
OSCE and written examinations. The following are the extracts from few
reports:
a. “I appreciate the method of assessment. The system of assessing students
through DOCEE and OSCE is very com prehensive and excellent. There are
excellent students” Prof D. Behera, India
b. “The clinical examination is very comprehensive and good selection of real
patients. I examined 36 students. The highest mark obtained was 95%. History
taking was of a high standard. Clinical reasoning and analysis was impressive”
Prof Afif Hadj, Australia.
c. “The examination was organized in a perfect manner. The overall students’
performance was very good and an increasing percentage of excellent
students. The exposure to clinical practice, to some extent, has been
potentiated with training in role models, video sessions and simulation. It
seems to have worked well” Prof Rolf Hartung, UAE.
Assessment of Phase I - Foundation Year

a. Assessment in the Foundation Year is discipline (i.e.
course and semester) based.
b. Mid and End-semester examinations are conducted.
c. Results are presented as course GPA and cumulative
GPAs.
d. Scores and GPA in Foundation Year do not contribute to
scores in Phase II and Phase III. Scores and grades
reflecting performance in each phase are ‘stand-alone’.
Conditions for proceeding to Phase II

Regulations for Promotion of Foundation Year students to the medical program:
Due to the nature of study in the College of Medicine which is linked to the space
available for clinical training in the hospitals and in reference to the University
regulation for promotion of student to the First year of Medicine, students must
pass all core subjects in the Foundation Year which are: Biology 1 and 2,
Chemistry 1 and 2, Physics and their laboratories, Medical English and English.
The following specific rules shall apply:
a. Attaining a cumulative GPA > 2.5 in the subject of Chemistry 1 and 2 and Biology
1 and 2, Physics and their labs and Medical Education in addition to cumulative
GPA 2.5 in all subjects studied by student.
b. Priority in ranking will be according to student GPA in Chemistry, biology, Physics
and their labs and Medical Education. Then the cumulative GPA in all subjects
studied.
c. Students who successfully score that required GPAs are subject to competition
for seats available in these colleges.
d. The number of available seats for the College of Medicine depends on
availability of clinical training in the hospitals.
e. Student can repeat the Foundation Year only once whether he / she joins the
Foundation Year in the fall or spring semester of the same academic year.
f. A student repeating the Foundation Year and still unable to achieve the required
GPA will leave the program. He / she can transfer to another program in the
University.
g. University regulations will apply to all other cases not included in the above
student categories.
h. GPAs of year one “Foundation Year” and GPAs of University Compulsory and
Elective courses will be reported as GPAs following standard university
regulations. They do not add to the score and grades of the medical program
but they could be transferred to other programs in the University.
Assessment in Phase II (Pre-clerkship Phase)

There are a maximum of three assessments during the years 2 and 3. Each
examination is structured to include two to three systems. The examination tools
include written, OSPE, OSCE, project/portfolio and continuous PBL assessment.
At the end of the year, the comprehensive results from all examinations have
the following weightage.
Years 1 and 2 examinations: End-year results are based on the aggregate scores
accumulated from the end-of-units assessments during each year (1 and 2).
Scores are reported as percentage.
Description Weight
Year 1 Year 2
Written: MCQ & EMQ 50% 50%
OSPE 25% 25%
OSCE (Clinical Skills) 15% 15%
Portfolios (consisting of Research activities and 5% 5%
population/community-based activities)
PBL Continuous Assessment and Portfolio 5% 5%
Total 100% 100%
Passing score: In order to proceed from year 1 to year 2 and year 2 to year 3, a
student must have a cumulative score of a minimum of 70% in the respective
year, and a minimum of 60% in every system unit.
Re-sit examination: Students scoring less than 70% are eligible to sit for a re-sit
examination in August of the same academic year. This examination is a
comprehensive written examination covering all units of the corresponding year
and OSCE and OSPE.
Re-sit examination is also given to students who did not appear in any
examination due to medical reasons approved by the Dean of the College. In all
cases, the re-sit examination is counted as an attempt. The re-sit examination
for medical reasons is only in the examination missed. Marks obtained in re-sit
examination for all except medically excused students, the minimum pass mark
of 70% is given. For medically excused students, the actual score is counted.
Repeat: Students scoring less than 70% in the re-sit examination repeat the year.
Students are allowed to repeat a given year only twice. If not passed, advised
change of majors.
Year 3 Examinations
Consisting of continuous assessment of Multi-system unit, Integrated Medicine
and Surgery, Community and Population based activities, Tutorial assessment,
Evidence Based Medicine). The following two examinations are given:
1. End of first semester of year 3 exam. It consists of the following components:
Written: MCQ, SAQ and MEQ 50%

OSCE (Clinical Skills) 25%
OSPE 15%
PBL (Continuous Assessment) + Portfolio 10%
Total 100%
Scores derived from end of years 1, 2 and assessments in year 3 contribute 50%
“Continuous assessment of Phase II”.
1. End of Year 3 Comprehensive Exam: Students are assessed on the different

competencies acquired during phase II (years 1, 2 and 3). The examination
contributes 15% to the final aggregate scores for Phase II.
The 50% contribution from aggregate assessment scores in years 1, 2 and 3 is
derived as follows: 20% on year 1, 20% on year 2 and 10% on Year 3.
IFOM BS represents 10% of the written exam.
Passing score: In order to proceed to the clerkship phase, a student must score
a minimum of 70% on the aggregate of Phase II Continuous Assessment and end
of Year 3 assessments.
Re-sit examination: Students scoring less than 70% are eligible to sit for a re-sit
examination in August of the same academic year. This examination is a
comprehensive written examination covering all units of the corresponding years
(years 1, 2 and 3), OSCE and OSPE.
Repeat: Students scoring less than 70% in the re-sit examination shall repeat year
3. A student is allowed to repeat the year only once, if not passed after 2 years,
advised change of major.
Withdrawal: Students failing to attain a pass (70%) at the end of the repeated
year are given, on the recommendation of the College Council, a fourth attempt
to re-sit the examination in August. If a student fails to achieve the expected pass
score (70%), after this final attempt, they will have to withdraw from the medical
program. He/she is given the option to transfer to another program in the
University.
Assessment in the Clerkship Phase III (Years 4 and 5) General Regulations
1. The minimum cumulative pass mark to pass clerkship examinations is 70
%, provided that a student scores a minimum pass mark (70%) in aggregate
of the DOCEE + OSCE.
2. On the 9th week of rotation, the coordinators of the clerkship report to the
College the suitability of any student to appear/not to appear for the clinical
examination on the basis of his/her continuous assessment. Unsatisfactory
performance does not allow students to take the end of clerkship
examination.
3. If a student fails in the clerkship examination and this failure is due to a
low score on clinical examination, s/he is given a re-sit clinical exam with
the following rotation.
4. Students failing the re-sit examination are allowed to continue his 5th year;
however, they have a re-sit examination with a next batch of students
during the 1st end-clerkship rotation examination. They also have to repeat
4 weeks of training in the clerkship in which they have failed, before taking
the re-sit examination.
5. In order to sit for the EXIT examination at the end of year 5, all students
must pass all end-clerkship rotation examinations.
Student’s Assessment
Year 4
Clerkship performance evaluation is based on:
• Continuous assessment -40% (Portfolios 10%, DOCEE 20%, Clinical faculty
Assessment 10% includes Attendance & Active participation)
1. Attendance
2. Active participation in the clerkship activities (supervisory reports)
3. Portfolios (contents in clerkship guide)
• End of clerkship examinations - 60%
1. Written - 35%
2. OSCE - 25%
Year 5
1. At the end of year 5, the exit exam has 50% weightage and 50% from the
aggregate scores of the seven clerkships in year four and five.
2. There are four major clerkship rotations e.g. Medicine II (10 weeks), Surgery
II (10 weeks) and Family Medicine (8 weeks) and Psychiatry (2 weeks). The
assessments at the end of each of these rotations consist of:
Continuous Assessment (attendance and portfolio) 20%

Written paper at the end of 10 weeks (Approximately 10 45%
MCQs from each subspecialty)
OSCE 35%
Total 100
Final Integrated MBBS Examination

This is the final hurdle students have to pass it in order to graduate. At the final
gate, we ensure that the outcome competencies have been acquired. Successful
completion and passing of all the Clerkship rotations is a requirement for taking
the final Summative Integrated MBBS examination. The final EXIT examination
has a weight of 50%, consisting of the following components:
Written: MCQ (IFOM SC (10% of the written) 40%

OSCE (Clinical Skills) 30%
DOCEE 30%
Total 100%
The 50% contribution from aggregative assessment scores in year 4 and 5
examination are: Year 4 – 30% and Year 5 – 20%.
Pass score for completion of the Medical program

A minimum score of 70% on the aggregate scores of continuous clerkship
assessment, from the eight clerkship rotation examinations, and final MBBS
examination is required in order to pass. In addition, a student must get a pass
score (70%) in the clinical components (OSCE + DOCEE) of the final MBB exit
examination. Any student failing to achieve this benchmark is declared fail and
has to repeat the examination in December of the same academic year.
Re-sit of the final exit examination at end of year five:

Students who fail to attain the passing score on the first attempt in May have a
maximum of 3 more attempts, the following December, May and December, as
long as the student does not exceed the number of years allowable to remain in
the program, as per University regulations (currently 50% of the total duration
of the program, i.e. 9 years (6 years
+ 3 years).
Graduation requirements
Successful completion of the medical program with a minimum score of 70%.
Satisfactory completion of the general and elective University requirements.
College of Dental
Medicine
College of Dental Medicine
Professor Qutayba Hamid Vice Chancellor for Medical Colleges
Professor Hien Ngo Dean College of Dental Medicine
Personnel
Professors Hien Ngo, Colin Alexander Murray, Gregor

Georg Zafiropoulos, Lakshman Perera
Samaranayake, Manal Awad, Mehmet Omer
Gorduysus, Rani Samsudin, Sausan Al Kawas, Tak
Wah Chow,
Associate Professors Betul Rahman, Khaled Khalaf, Natheer Hashim Al-
Rawi, Suhail Al-Amad, Vellore Gopinath, Wael
Mohamed Taha
Assistant Professors Hatem EL Damanhoury, Hisham Yehia Elbatawi,
MHD Adel Moufti, Mohamed Yahya El-Kishawi,
Nadia Khalifa, Panduwawala Chamila, Saaid Ayesh
Al-Shehadat, Zaid Hamdoon
Lecturers Abdul Khaliq H. Abdul Khaliq, Abeer Abdul Sattar,
Basheer Salman, Kausar Sadir Fakhruddin, Maysara
Adnan Ibrahim, Nizam Abdulla, Omer Shalal Habeeb,
Saad Wahbi Al Bayatti, Sangeetha Narasimhan, Sara
Radi Jamil Jaser, Shadi Faisal Alkhatib, Sheela Balu
Abraham, Shermin Hashir Karim, Waad Kheder,
Zeina Hussain AL Doory

Merifa Al-Katbi Administrative Assistant
Huda AlAsadi Administrative Assistant
Shamma Alkhatri Administrative Assistant
Maitha Al tamimi Administrative Assistant
Contact Information
College of Dental Medicine Building, M28 University City
Sharjah, UAE
00971-6 5057333
www.sharjah.ac.ae/
Accreditation
The College has full accreditation since 2014.
History
The college was founded in 2004; and has graduated eight classes of students.
The eighth class graduated in 2018.
The College has two departments:
• Department of Oral & Craniofacial Health Sciences
• Department of Preventive & Restorative Dentistry
Vision
The College of Dental Medicine will continue to strive towards national and
regional prominence, and subsequently international prominence, by
continually updating and aligning the undergraduate curriculum with the latest
evidence- based practice, and by recruiting the best available faculty with a
special emphasis to attract Emirati educators as role models and future leaders
of the College.
A caring scholarly and research culture will be inculcated, nurtured and

supported among students and faculty. The College will strive to provide the UAE
with critical and effective national leaders in the delivery of optimal dental health
care services, in dental education for the future of the University, and in scholarly
activity for the development of new knowledge for the benefit of the region and
the world. The College will strive to teach life lessons during the five years of the
dental education so that we mould good citizens, and on the way make them
great dentists.
Mission
The mission of the College of Dental Medicine is to provide education to the
dental students through the creation of a supportive scholarly environment that
fosters excellence in the lifelong goals of continuing education, scholarly activity.
Objectives
The following objectives form the foundation of the curriculum:
• Develop a more flexible curriculum structure that can respond rapidly to,
and reflect on, developments in the science and practice of dentistry.
• Reduce formal contact hours for teaching and provide greater
opportunities for self-directed, experiential learning throughout the
program.
• Facilitate greater opportunities for contextual learning. In the traditional
model most of the basic and applied science material was presented in the
early years. This material was often not reinforced later in the course
where its relevance would have been appreciated more by students. A
greater integration, balance and flow of material throughout the course is
an important objective.
• Introduce problem-based and team-based learning throughout the course
so that students (and later graduates) are able to better integrate learning
material and apply their knowledge.
• Make greater use of developments in computer-aided instruction, audio-
visual material and laboratory-based technique exercises.
• Develop a course that students will find stimulating and enjoyable and one
that engenders a desire to continue learning after graduation, i.e. to
become life-long learners.
Philosophy of Dental Education

Oral health is an integral part of general health. The general dental practitioner
should strive to empower patients and communities to maintain optimal oral
health throughout their lives. Good systemic health is not complete without
good oral health.
Academic Program
The College of Dental Medicine offers a program that leads to the degree
Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS).
Applicants to the College of Dental Medicine should refer to the University
Section on Admissions in this bulletin for details on the admission requirements
to the University. Admission to the Foundation Year of the BDS program is
subject to satisfying English proficiency requirements and the necessary
academic preparation as described in that section. Admission to BDS1 from
Foundation Year is competitive and is limited by number of available seats.
The graduate should have:
1) Successfully completed all of the courses required for graduation in the
study plan and obtained 70% or more in the combined results for years 4
and 5 (Phase III).
2) Obtained a minimum score of 70% in the final BDS Exit Examination.
3) Successfully completed all the other mandatory and elective requirements
of the study plan with GPA 2.0 points.
4) Spent the minimum period stipulated for the award of the Bachelor’s
degree and did not exceed the maximum.
Curriculum Rationale
The rationale behind the development of this curriculum is in response to:
• an explosion of knowledge in dentistry in the last ten years, leading to new
approaches, new techniques and on-going controversies.
• major changes in the pattern of dental and oral disease.
• an increasing proportion of the population retaining their teeth into middle
and old age and requiring special consideration.
• major advances in the field of teaching methodology and student learning.
Curriculum Outcome and Competencies
Graduate Outcomes/Responsibilities
The following outcomes should be developed through the learning experiences
of the BDS program. The dental graduate should:
• adopt and employ professional attitudes and standards / values
• effectively manage community-based oral health
• effectively manage individual patient care
• effectively manage a dental team
• engage in self-directed life-long learning.
Graduate Outcome Indicators – “Competencies”

The dental graduate should have achieved the following competencies:
1) Adopt and Employ Professional Attitudes and Standards / Values by:
• advocating for change
• communicating effectively with a range of audiences, e.g. professional,
policymaking bodies, community and patients
• providing dental care in a contemporary ethical and legal environment
• displaying integrity in all aspects of professional life
• applying a wide understanding of social, political and cultural perspectives
to inform practice.
2) Effectively Manage Community-Based Oral Health by:
• having a vision of oral health in the wider community
• committing to the improvement of oral health in the whole community,
including underprivileged groups, through diagnosis, treatment and
education
• being informed by a preventive approach to management
• engaging in promotion of oral health as it relates to general health
Effectively Manage Individual Patient Care By:
• using an evidenced-based approach to provide holistic management
• acting as an advocate for patients
• providing a broad range of dental interventions
• having expertise in diagnosis, treatment planning and dental care in the
long term
• integrating and applying an understanding of basic, clinical, behavioral and
social science concepts to inform practice.
Effectively Manage a Dental Team by:

• working effectively as a team member of an integrated dental team and
interprofessional teams
• managing self, resources and people within the constraints of the practice
context
• utilizing information technology for communication, patient and practice
management.
Engage in Self-Directed Life-Long Learning By:

• using reflection and critical self-assessment to inform evidence-based
practice
• accessing the most current information and research, critically evaluating
it individually and in collaboration
• using up-to-date learning technologies
• monitoring social and economic trends and considering their implications
for practice
• recognizing the need for further education and undertaking appropriate
courses as necessary.
General and Key Characteristics of BDS Curriculum
1) Continuum of Dental Education

The curriculum will provide an educational experience that ensures continuing
development from undergraduate to internship and further graduate training.
2) Outcome Competency Based Curriculum
Core competencies essential for good dental practice guide the structure of the
curriculum, organization, learning and teaching approaches, student assessment
outcome and program evaluation.
3) Integrated Curriculum
The thematic organization of the curriculum is based on streams and the building
of new knowledge and skills based on experience in a previous stream allow a
horizontal and vertical integration of the teaching-learning activities such that
an excellent appreciation of the basic and clinical science is achieved, using
critical thinking skills.
4) Early Introduction of Clinical Dentistry
This approach allows early understanding of patho-physiological principles and
generates the eagerness to know more; it further enables fine skills to be
developed at a very early phase of education so that difficult eye-hand
coordination abilities are identified and rectified early in the program.
5) Student-Centered Flexible Learning
The learning environment will be structured to allow more flexibility and choice
in time, place and style of learning.
6) Problem/Team Based Learning
The direct relevance of the practice of dentistry will be emphasized by the use
of patients’ problems and conducting these problem-solving exercises based on
sound medical, dental and social sciences evidence-based principles.
7) Community-Based Context
The course will emphasize the appropriate needs of dentistry in the community
with special interest in providing dental services to underserved populations.
8) Leadership Quality
Methods of courses delivery will improve the students’ abilities to become
future leader in a health team, practicing team work, promoting the scientific
method of problem solving and to be a lifelong learner to ensure his/her
competitiveness and relevance throughout his/her career.
9) Constructive Assessment
The assessment methods will enable recognition of one’s strength and
weaknesses, with the ability to improve and
achieve goals for long-term professional qualities.
10) Yearly Assessment System
The continuous assessment system is reported on an annual basis made at the
end of each academic year to enable early recognition and rectification of areas
that demand attention. The curriculum has been adapted from the University of
Adelaide Bachelor of Dental Surgery Program with modifications and
adaptations made to fit the local culture, health care system and learning
environment of the United Arab Emirates.
Structure and Overview of the Curriculum

The structure of the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) curriculum is shown below.
The curriculum consists of three phases that are completed over a six-year
period. The various phases and corresponding curricular components are
described in the following section.
Phase I: Foundation Sciences

The first year at the University prepares students to achieve a level of knowledge
necessary to assimilate the more challenging medical and dental science subjects
in the later phases. Students will be exposed to new learning methods in both
physical and biological sciences in the form of problem-based learning, group
projects, critical and lateral thinking, scientific literature search and academic
writing. Self-directed learning philosophy will be emphasized, and other
academic and social activities are conducted to achieve a smooth transfer from
high school education to university campus life.
Phase II: Integrated Dental Sciences

The Phase II program runs over the course of three academic years - First, Second
and Third Years (BDS 1, BDS 2 and BDS 3) - and consists of teaching/ learning
activities that are delivered in four streams. A “stream” is an educational
structure, organization and philosophy that depicts a collection of established
general science, basic medical and dental sciences and clinical sciences and
practice disciplines, that are integrated to represent knowledge, skills and values
necessary for the best health care practice at the individual and community level.
The four streams are: Dental and Health Sciences, Dental Clinical Practice,
Human Biology and Community Dentistry. The streams are integrated with each
other laterally within a year and vertically within subsequent years.
Dental and Health Sciences I, II and III
Dental and Health Sciences I forms the basis of oral anatomy and physiology that
integrates with cell biology and subsequently will lead on to a Second-Year
stream of human embryology, oral histology, and aspects of biochemistry.
The Dental and Health Science III stream includes physiology and disturbance of
the masticatory system, disorders of the dental hard tissue, oral & dental
radiology, introduction to oral surgery and craniofacial growth and
development.
Dental Clinical Practice I, II and III

Dental clinical Practice I introduces students to general dental practice
environment. It emphasizes the art of medical and dental history, taking a
physical examination, infection control, oral health and preventive dentistry. The
Second Year Dental Clinical Practice stream follows on from Dental Clinical
Practice I, providing acquisition and consolidation of basic clinical skills in tooth
preservation and treatment of periodontal diseases. Students will also enhance
their diagnostic and operative skills in laboratory exercises and in the simulation
clinics.
Dental Clinical Practice III stream builds on previous years, concentrating on

advanced restorative techniques and total dental rehabilitation of patients by
introducing prosthodontics, endodontics and more complex conservative
techniques. Students will begin simple restorative dentistry work on patients in
the second semester of BDS 3.
Human Biology I, II and III

The Human Biology I stream begins with a detailed understanding of human cell
biology with emphasis on molecular biology and genetics that will form a strong
foundation in understanding embryology, growth and development and
functions of organ-based systems. This leads on to a Structure and Function of
the Human Biology II in the Second Year that includes anatomy and physiology
of the body systems, e.g. cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, as well as detailed
gross anatomy of the head and neck region and neuroanatomy. In the Third Year,
the Human Biology III Stream “Diseases and Disorders” of the Human Body
includes aspects of general and oral pathology, microbiology, immunology and
pharmacology.
Community Dentistry I and II

The Community Dentistry stream is designed to support the learning activities of
the students to ensure optimum benefits of their learning experience and as how
it relates and affects the community. They are strategically embedded in the
second and third year (BDS 1 and 2) to lay down the foundations of evidence-
based dentistry. The stream consists of units that provide exercises in
communication and learning skills, research methodology and social context of
dentistry. Community Dentistry I and II provide the basis for the students from
multicultural background to adopt critical thinking, ethics and professionalism.
Phase III: Dental Clerkship

The Phase III or Dental Clerkship encompasses two integrated years – the Fourth
and Fifth Years (BDS 4 and BDS 5) of study – of full time clinical rotations in four
major dental and medical disciplines and ending with a multidisciplinary general
practice clerkship in the sixth year. The teaching elements in this phase are the
product of integration of both Dental Clinical Practice and Dental and Health
Sciences streams. The teaching learning activities will mainly be in the form of
multidisciplinary seminars conducted by multi-specialty faculty. This will lead to
an innovative in-depth training in each dental/medical disciplines and at the
same time applying this knowledge and skills in students’ general dental practice
clinics. A strong emphasis will be placed on clinical community dentistry and
outreach activities. Students are also required to complete one graduation
project in a related medical, dental or health sciences specialty as a partial
fulfillment of the BDS degree. The dental clerkship phase is a student’s training
ground for independent learning and the final molding of a ‘lifelong learner’ for
the future dentist.
Assessment
Assessment Philosophy:
The College runs an annual assessment system.
Achievement and level of competence will be assessed according to the
outcomes that are listed for each stream in this document. Assessment methods
vary across the different streams, and may include:
• Practical and tutorial assignments
• Practical exercises
• Group projects and presentations
• Written examinations
• Clinical examination / OSCE
• Practice Assessment Portfolio.
The assessment procedures will:

• assess students’ ability to apply knowledge, attitudes and skills, not just
recall Information
• test for problem-analysis and management as important aspects, as
well as the use of evidence-based basic science in justifying decisions and
critical thinking
• encourage students to monitor their own progress and plan remedial
studies
• provide an open system where standards are explicit, and the required
levels of competence are stated before- hand
• assess capability of team work and multi-professional tasks
• encourage students to measure peers’ performance as an essential part
of their own further education.
Self-assessment. Students must be good at, and comfortable with, assessing

the standard of their own work, particularly in relation to Dental Clinical Practice.
This is a particularly useful skill to have when working as a dentist and be life-
long learners.
Method of reporting results. Results in Phase I and University mandatory

and elective courses requirements are reported using the cumulative grade
point average (CGPA) system (credit hour system) Results for major streams of
the BDS program in Phase II and III are reported as percentages based on an
annual system.
Program Outline, Assessment and Promotion
Phase I: Foundation Year

For more detailed information on foundation year in dentistry please refer to the
College of Medicine. The Foundation Year is a medical sciences preparation year
and admission to the BDS 1 year is competitive and limited by available seats.
Phase II: First Year - BDS 1
1001205 Human Biology 1

This stream consists of an integrated cluster of the following areas:
1) Human Cell Biology, Molecular Biology and Genetics
2) General Histology
3) Medical Physiology
1001206 Dental and Health Sciences 1

1) Dental Terminology
2) Dental Anatomy, Physiology and Occlusion
3) Basic Anatomy of Masticatory System
4) Forensic Dentistry
5) Introduction to Oral Radiology
1001204 Community Dentistry 1

1) Epidemiology
2) Introduction to Biostatistics
3) Evidence- Based Dentistry
1002203 Dental Clinical Practice 1

1) Introduction to general dental practice
2) Preliminary history taking, physical examination, charting and record
keeping.
3) Preventive Dentistry and Cariology
4) Periodontology
5) Basic Dental Biomaterials
6) Introduction to Operative Dentistry - Basic Terminology, Skills and
Instruments
7) Dental Ergonomics and 4-handed dentistry
Assessment and Promotion

Assessment of each stream for promotion to BDS 2 is based on the following
criteria:
Mid-Semester 15%
First Semester
Mid-Year Examination 20%
Mid-Semester 15%
Second Semester End of year Examination 50%
The components of the examination consist of:

1) MCQ examination
2) short answer questions
3) objective structured practical examination
4) laboratory practical test
5) a written project assignment.
The final result for each stream is the sum of the marks obtained throughout the
year. The passing mark for each stream is 60%. Students must pass all streams
to be promoted to the second BDS year. The final annual result is the average of
the results of all streams. The passing mark is 70%. Failure in a stream will require
‘repeat examinations’ for that stream in the same year. Failure in the ‘repeat
examination’ will require the student to repeat the whole year. Students must
complete and pass all streams in the repeat year.
Phase II: Second Year – BDS2

1) Medical Physiology
2) General and Head and Neck Anatomy
3) Neuroanatomy

1) Dental and Craniofacial Embryology
2) Oral Histology
3) Biochemistry
4) Basic Oral and Dental Radiology
1001304 Community Dentistry 2

1) Evidence-Based Dentistry
2) Behavioral Sciences and Social context of Dentistry

1) Operative Dentistry
2) Periodontology
3) Prosthodontics (Complete Dentures)

Assessment of each stream for promotion to BDS 3 is based on the following
criteria:
First Semester Mid Semester 15%

Mid Year Examination 20%
Second Semester Mid Semester 15%
End of year Examination 50%

1) MCQ examination
2) Short answer question
3) Objective structured practical examination
4) Laboratory practical test
5) A written project assignment
to be promoted to the third BDS year. The final annual result is the average of
Phase II: Third Year - BDS 3

1) General Pathology
2) Oral Pathology
3) Microbiology
4) Immunology
5) Pharmacology and Therapeutics

1) Craniofacial Growth and Development
2) Craniofacial Deformities
3) Disorders of the Masticatory System
4) Introduction to Oral Surgery
5) Pain Control Techniques
6) Oral Radiology

1) Advanced Operative Dentistry
2) Endodontics
3) Removable Prosthodontics
4) Applied Biomaterial Science
5) Preventive Dentistry
6) Periodontology
7) Fixed Prosthodontics

Assessment of each stream for promotion to BDS 4 (Phase III) is based on the
following criteria:
Mid Semester 15%

First Semester Mid Year Examination 20%
Mid Semester 15%
Second Semester End of year Examination 50%
1) MCQ examination
to be promoted to the Fourth BDS year. The final annual result is the average of
Phase III: Years 4 and 5 - BDS 4 and 5

Dental and Health Sciences and Dental Clinical Practice
Both streams are closely coordinated and they consist of an integrated cluster of
the following major clinical rotations:
1002501 Dental Clinical Practice 4A

1002601 Dental Clinical Practice 5A
1) Clinical Preventive and Operative Dentistry
2) Endodontics
3) Removable and Fixed Prosthodontics
4) Periodontics
1002503 Dental Clinical Practice 4B

1002603 Dental Clinical Practice 5B
1) Population Health
2) Ethics and professionalism
3) Orthodontics
4) Pediatric Dentistry
1002502 Dental and Health sciences 4

1002602 Dental and Health sciences 5
1) General Medicine and Surgery
2) Oral Medicine and Oral Pathology
3) Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
4) Oral Radiology
5) Oral Diagnosis
1000502 Dental Selectives 4
1000602 Dental Selectives 5
Dental Selectives Stream aims to extend the students experience beyond the
core BDS program and allow study in a mature, self directed fashion in greater
depth in nominated areas of interest. In this way the learning experience for
students is customised in areas that hold particular interest or will be relevant in
future areas of practice. Other aims are to foster links with other institutions and
to allow students to explore areas useful later in their careers, eg specialist
training.
The Dental Clerkship in the 3 Majors Rotations over a period of two academic
years are as follows:
Clinical Rotations Stream Year

Restorative Comprehensive Care DCP 4A BDS 4
Community Dentistry DCP 4B BDS 4
Oral Medicine and Oral surgery DHS 4 BDS 4
Restorative Comprehensive Care DCP 5A BDS 5
Community Dentistry DCP 5B BDS 5
Oral Medicine and Oral Surgery DHS 5 BDS 5
Assessment in Phase III (years 4 and 5)

The Phase III assessment consists of a continuous assessment throughout the
two integrated years followed by a summative assessment at the end of fifth
year. The continuous assessment is derived from the examinations at the end of
every dental clerkship rotation. The passing mark for each major clinical rotation
is 60%.
Students in BDS 4 must obtain an average of 70% among all clinical rotations to
be promoted to BDS 5.
Students are admitted into the final BDS Exit Examination after completing all
the clinical schedules, project assignments, graduation research project reports
and passed all clerkship rotations. Students must pass all three major clinical
rotations in both theory and clinical components of the examination, and must
obtain an average of 70% to be eligible to sit for the Final BDS Exit Examination.
The assessments in all the clinical rotations over the two years will carry 60% of
the total marks and the final BDS Exit Examination will carry 40% of the marks.
The components of the assessment consist of:
1) MCQ examination
Compilation of marks in Dental Clerkship Years

Assessment in BDS4 30%
Assessment in BDS5 30%
Final BDS Exit Examination 40%
The final BDS Exit Examination will be held in May of each year. Students who
fail in the final BDS Examination in May will be counseled and allocated to the
respective clinical rotations to improve their competencies. They will then resit
for the Final BDS Examination in the beginning of the next academic year.

College of Pharmacy
College of Pharmacy
Professor Qutayba Hamid Vice Chancellor for Medical Colleges
Professor Ayman Noreddin Dean of College of Pharmacy
Dr. Hany Omar Vice Dean of College of Pharmacy
Professors Suleiman El Sharif, Abdel Nasser El-Shorbagi,

Taleb Al Tel, Raafat El-Awady
Associate Professors Iman Saad, Abduelmula Rajab Abduelkarem,
Mohammad Harb Semreen, Osama
Mohamed Ibrahim, Hany Omar
Assistant Professors Mohamed Haider, Mariam Ali Hassan,
Mohamad El Gamal, Hasan Alniss, Ghalia
Khader, Rania Harati, Hamzah Alzubaidi,
Sameh Soliman, Manal Mohammad Al
Sha’rawy, Rana M. Ibrahim, Amira Mahrous
Lecturers Hamadeh Tarazi, Sachin Chaudhary, Shijna
Kappally
Clinical Tutors Mena Almallah, Ahd Bakri El-Nosh, Razan
Basim Al Humaidi, Chefaa Al Hourani, Farah
Al-Daghistany, Rama Al-Sabbagh, Shatha
Khalifa, Manal Abbas, Lama Abdulrahim
Abdulmoti

Sawsan Al-Kabissi Administration Assistant
Khawla Alnaqbi Administration Assistant
Amal Al Hadrami Secretary
Farman Khan Laboratory Officer
Nabeel Baniodeh Laboratory Officer
Mohammed Mazhar Technician-Laboratory
Contact Information
College of Pharmacy Building M-23
Medical and Health Sciences Campus
University City
Sharjah, UAE
00971-6-5057401
www.sharjah.ac.ae
Accreditation
The Bachelor of Pharmacy program offered in the College of Pharmacy is fully
accredited by Ministry of Education (MOE).
History
The College of Pharmacy at the University of Sharjah was established in 2004,
and since its inauguration, the College has witnessed and continues to make
substantial strides in its academic and infrastructural development. The first
batch of students graduated in 2009.
Vision
The vision of the College of Pharmacy is to achieve excellence in pharmaceutical
education, research and services to society and profession and to be recognized
in the region for offering a comprehensive pharmacy program of the highest
quality that prepares students to meet the health challenges of today and
tomorrow.
Mission
The college of pharmacy is committed to providing its students with a pharmacy
education and learning experience of the highest quality; promoting the
personal, social, academic and career growth of pharmacy students to prepare
them for leadership roles in the pharmaceutical care system in Sharjah and the
UAE; contributing to the enhancement of human health through engagement in
discovery and development of new drugs and drug delivery systems.
Goals
The College of Pharmacy has four goals:
• Provide a creative program for pharmacy students that prepares them with
attitudes, knowledge and skills that ensure competency and recognition in
the pharmacy profession.
• Equip pharmacy students with professional skills that optimize interaction
with health care providers, patients and society.
• Prepare pharmacy students to understand the most advanced technologies
and research discoveries.
• Contribute to the progress of the pharmacy profession through effective
engagement and collaboration with other institutions, organizations and
other public and private pharmacy sectors.
Program Outcomes
The Pharmacy Graduate Profile (PGP) describes the outcome competencies
which graduates should have acquired by the end of the five-year pharmacy
program.
The curriculum outcome competencies of the College of Pharmacy are derived

from and are based on competencies identified by national, regional and
international pharmacy education organizations. They were adapted with
sensitivity to the cultural context of pharmacy practice as an essential part of the
healthcare system of the U.A.E.
The pharmacy graduate competencies are structured around the following six
competency domains.
• Knowledge
• Ethics and professionalism
• Interpersonal communication skills
• Evidence-based practice and lifelong learning
• Effective, Safe and Economic Pharmaceutical Care
• Principles of research methods
Knowledge
By the time of graduation, the College of Pharmacy graduate should:
1) Have acquired a core of biomedical, pharmaceutical, social, behavioral,
administrative, and clinical sciences and integrate this knowledge with
practice skills, professional attitudes and values.
2) Demonstrate a reasoning and analytic thinking approach to the proper and
rational utilization of medications for the prevention and treatment of
diseases.
Ethics and Professionalism

The College of Pharmacy graduates will hold personal values and beliefs
consistent with their role as responsible members of local, national,
international and professional communities
1) Demonstrate compassion, integrity and responsiveness to the needs of
patients and society that supersede self- interest and respect personal,
social and cultural differences among patients.
2) Demonstrate a commitment to ethical principles pertaining to provision or
withholding of pharmaceutical care, Confidentiality of patient’s
information, informed consent, and business practices.
Interpersonal Communication Skills
The College of Pharmacy graduate will recognize and value communication as a
tool for negotiating and creating new understanding, interacting with others and
furthering their own learning.
1) Communicate effectively and professionally with patients, families, and
other members of the healthcare team for the benefit of the patient and
community.
2) Use effectively relevant and appropriate technologies to enhance learning,
communication, and problem solving.
Evidence-Based Practice and Lifelong Learning

By the time of graduation, the College of Pharmacy graduate should be able to:
1) Take evidence-based decisions based on a regular practice of searching,
criticizing, appraising and assimilating evidence from scientific studies
related to rational use of medications in prevention and management of
diseases.
2) Demonstrate transition from dependent to active self-directed learner and
use appropriate learning activities to ensure personal and professional
development.
Effective, Safe and Economic Pharmaceutical Care

By the time of graduation, the College of Pharmacy graduate should be able to:
1) Co-operate with patients and other professionals in designing,
implementing and monitoring a therapeutic plan that will produce
specific therapeutic safe outcomes for the patient.
2) Revise the patient’s list of drug-related problems and refer them to
health care professionals when appropriate.
Principles of Research Methods

The University of Sharjah, pharmacy graduate will be able to:
1) Create new knowledge and understanding through the process of research
and inquiry
2) Apply principles and ethics of research methods and use results from
projects or literature to propose changes and reevaluate the problem.
Program Effectiveness
The program evaluation process at the College of Pharmacy is part of the ethos
of the College and embedded in all its educational activities. In this regard the
committee of “Program Evaluation and Educational Quality Assurance” ensures
that the program evaluation processes and related measurement tools are
implemented; results are collected, analyzed and sent back to the curriculum
committee for action.
To create an environment of common understanding about quality in education

and its measurement, continuous faculty development is linked to all activities
related to program evaluation and effectiveness.
Graduates from the College of Pharmacy program will be prepared to pursue
careers in many fields such as community pharmacy, hospital pharmacy,
pharmaceutical industry, drug information center, research and higher
education sector as well as to seek advanced degrees in related field.
Academic Programs
The College of Pharmacy encompasses three departments: Department of
Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Department of Medicinal
Chemistry and Department of Pharmacy Practice and Pharmacotherapies. The
College of Pharmacy offers one program that leads to the Bachelor of Pharmacy
degree (B. Pharm).
A student must have a minimum average of 80% in the General Secondary School
Certificate (Scientific Stream), or its equivalent for admission in the College of
Pharmacy. However, acceptance of students is on competitive basis where
students with 90% and above are accepted immediately and students with 80-
89% are registered on a waiting list.
Admission to the College of Pharmacy is subject to satisfying the English

proficiency requirement and the necessary academic preparation as described
in the University section on Admission in this bulleting. Applicants should refer
to that section for details on the admission requirements. In addition to
satisfying the University requirements, applicants aspiring to join the College of
Pharmacy must submit to a personal interview.
The five-year Bachelor of Pharmacy degree comprises 170 credit hours of study
made up as follows:
a) General Education: 24 credit hours.
b) College Requirements: 146 credit hours
Period of Study
A Bachelor degree in Pharmacy is conferred upon a student if he/she completes
170 credit hours of courses, attains a minimum CGPA of 2.0, and has been
recommended by the College to receive the degree. The curriculum is distributed
over 10 semesters. Although the program may normally be completed in 5
academic years, the period of study in the College of Pharmacy may not exceed
fifteen semesters. The curriculum is comprised of 24 credits of University
requirements (UR) and 146 of College requirements (CR) as indicated in the
following table.
B. Pharm. (170 Credit)

UR CR Total
Mandatory Courses 15 143 158
Electives Courses 9 - 9
Special Topics in Pharmacy - 3 3
Total 24 146 170
III. University Requirements

IV. College Requirements

The College requirements consist of 143 credits of mandatory courses and three
credits of elective course chosen from a group of selected topics.
Study Plan
The Bachelor of Pharmacy program encompasses 170 Credits distributed over 10
regular semesters that can be completed in five academic years. The following
1101116 Chemistry for Pharmacy 3 None
1101117 Chemistry for Pharmacy Lab 1 Co: 1101116
1102110 Human Biology 3 None
1430113 Physics for Medical Sciences 3 None
General Education 3 None
1103111 Pharmaceutics A 3 None
1440135 Calculus for Pharmacy 3 None
1102113 Pathophysiology I 3 1102110

1440136 Statistics for pharmacy 3 1440135
1104251 Introduction to Pharmacy 2 None
1101213 Practice Chemistry IA
Medicinal 3 1101116; 1101117
1103213 Pharmaceutics B 3 1103111
1102214 Pathophysiology II 3 1102113
General Education 3

1104252 Health System Pharmacy 3 1104251
1101214 Medicinal Chemistry IB 3 1101213
1102241 Pharmaceutical Microbiology I 3 None
1102231 Biochemistry 4 None
1102321 Pharmacology IA 3 Co: 1102231
Prereq. 1102214

1104351 Social Pharmacy 3 1104252
1101311 Medicinal Chemistry IIA 3 1101214
1103311 Pharmaceutics IA 3 1103213
1102322 Pharmacology IB 3 1102321
General Education 3
General Education 3
1104352 Pharmacy Management 2 1104351
1101312 Medicinal Chemistry IIB 3 1101311
1103312 Pharmaceutics IB 3 1103311
1102421 Pharmacology IIA 3 1102321
1102341 Pharmaceutical Microbiology II 3 1102241
1102351 Pharmacognosy 4

1104451 Drug literature Evaluation and 3 1104352
1101411 Pharmacoeconomic
Medicinal Chemistry IIIA 3 1101312
1103411 Pharmaceutics IIA 3 1103312
1102422 Pharmacology IIB 3 1102321;
1104421 Clinical Pharmacy IA 3 Co:1102231
1102421

1104452 Principle of OTC Therapy 3 1104451
1101412 Medicinal Chemistry IIIB 3 1101312
1103412 Pharmaceutics IIB 3 1103411
1102521 Pharmacology III 3 1102321; 1102341
1104422 Clinical Pharmacy IB 3 1104421
1104453 Law & Ethics 2 1104451

1103511 Pharmaceutics III 3 1103412
1104521 Clinical Pharmacy II A 3 1104422, Co:
1104522 Clinical Pharmacy II B 3 1104522Co:
1104422,
1101521 Drug Development 3 1104521
110x5xx Special Topics in Pharmacy 3
1104551 Professional Experiential 8 1104451, 1104452,
Placement A 1104453
Co: 1104552
1104552 Professional Experiential 8 1104451, 1104452,
Placement B 1104453
Co: 1104551
1105512 Graduation Project 4 Completion of 131 cr.
Course Coding
Program courses are designated by numbers of the form 110XABC where:
X Area (as follows)

1: Medicinal Chemistry
2: Pharmacology
3: Pharmaceutics
4: Pharmacy Practice and Clinical Pharmacy
ABC Year, term and course sequence in area
Course Description
Competency outcomes acquired in various courses will help attain sound
knowledge in pharmaceutical and clinical sciences and enable the students’
integration of this knowledge with practical skills needed to offer pharmaceutical
care for patients. The graduates will acquire analytical thinking processes that
help them in communicating within multidisciplinary teams and in making
evidence-based decisions about safe, effective and economic utilization of
medications in the management and prevention of disease. As the students’
progress through these courses, they transition from dependent to active self-
directed learners who behave professionally according to ethical principles
which governs pharmaceutical practice in their care of patients and in dealing
with other professionals. Students are also introduced to different research
methods used in conducting research projects along with familiarity with drug
information resources available in conducting research projects and in providing
patient care.
The following describes the contents of various pharmacy program courses.

1430113 Physics for Medical Sciences 3-0:3

Prerequisite: None
This introductory course covers topics in physics in life sciences, specifically in
medicine, pharmacy, and other applied health fields. It discusses biological
systems that can be analyzed quantitatively and how life sciences have been
aided by physical or engineering analysis. The course includes a collection of
problems, examples, and discussions at the boundary between physics and
biology/medicine. Review of the basic concept in Mechanics, fluids motion, heat
and thermodynamics, waves and sound, electricity and its application in biology
and medicine, optics, the nature of atom, atomic spectra, nuclear physics and
radioactivity, X-ray applications in biology and medicine. Applications of basic
physics concepts in Medical Sciences including mechanics, fluids, heat and
thermodynamics, waves and sound, electricity and magnetism, geometrical
optics, atomic spectra and radiation.
1101116 Chemistry for Pharmacy 3-0:3

Prerequisite: None
This course reviews basic facts, concepts, and terminology of chemistry that are
essential for medicinal chemistry and related subjects. It covers the atomic
structure & periodic table, mole concept and stoichiometry, acid and bases,
reactions in aqueous solutions, oxidation-reduction reactions, theories of
bonding and structure, chemical equilibrium, acid-base equilibrium in aqueous
solutions, as well as alkanes and cycloalkanes and their stereochemistry. It
emphasizes the chemical background necessary to understand the various tests
and procedures.
1101117 Chemistry for Pharmacy Lab 0-1:1

This course covers experiments on qualitative and quantitative aspects of
chemistry as applied to medical and health science, such as separation,
identification, purification, and synthesis procedures.
1102110 Human Biology 3-0:3

Prerequisite: None
This course gives students the chance to learn basic concepts and applications
related to the human body. The course includes the structure and function of
the normal cell; tissues in general, their different types, microscopic
characteristics, locations, distribution and functions in the human body and of
the different organ system and their respective roles and function in the
organization of the body. The course is supported by multimedia and simulations
to enhance student self-learning.
1103111 Pharmaceutics A 2-3:3
Prerequisite: None
This course covers several topics including basic pharmaceutical calculations,
acids/ bases and buffer solutions, thermodynamics and heat capacity, phase
equilibrium and the phase rule, partition behavior. Factors affecting solubility
and dissolution. Formulation of solutions as dosage forms.
1102113 Pathophysiology I 3-0:3

Basics of physiology, anatomy, histology and biochemistry. Pathophysiology of
organ/ system. Synaptic transmission. Nervous system. Skeletal smooth and
cardiac muscle. Circulation. Special senses. In addition to cells and tissue function
and integrative body function.
1440135 Calculus for Pharmacy 3-0:3
Prerequisite: None
Methods of differentiation; first and second derivatives and their application to
maxima and minima problems. Integration methods and their application to rate
equations (zero and first order) and chemical kinetics. Half-life. Exponential and
power functions; plots using logarithmic scale graph papers. Triangular graph
paper; plots and calculations. Integration methods and the solution of simple
ordinary differential equations. The principles of partial differentiation, first and
second derivatives, with an emphasis on application to thermodynamics and
diffusion theory. Students will gain and appreciation of the application of
calculus to physical chemistry, pharmaceutics and formulation.
1104251 Introduction to Pharmacy Practice 2-0:2

Prerequisite: None
The course provides students with important knowledge of topics related to
pharmacy history, pharmacy profession, and different dosage forms and
formulations available for different medications. The course will help students
to begin using pharmaceutical calculations needed for compounding and
dispensing of medications. Moreover, the course also covers basic skills and
abilities needed to identify various pharmaceutical incompatibilities and basic
techniques needed for identify different drug interactions.
1101213 Medicinal Chemistry IA 2-3:3

Prerequisite: 1101116, 1101117
This course introduces students to the chemistry of organic compounds, their
properties, synthesis, reactions and nomenclature. The functional groups
covered in this course includes, alkane, chemical reaction, stereochemistry, alkyl
halides, alkenes, alkynes, alcohols and ethers, The IR, and NMR-spectroscopy
and their applications for structural determination. This course also includes
practical experiments that allow students to master the synthetic methodologies
related to some functional groups preparation, their purification, separation and
structure elucidation.
1103213 Pharmaceutics B 2-3:3

This course provides the student with good knowledge to study some physical
pharmacy principles such as: colligative properties of solutions, isotonic
solutions and Van’t hoff factor. Rheology and flow properties of liquids and
semisolids. Surface tension and interfacial phenomena. Physicochemical
properties of disperse-systems and electrical and steric stabilization of colloidal
systems.
1102214 Pathophysiology II 2-3:3

Pathophysiology of each organ/system. Endocrine function. Skin. Respiration.
Feeding, digestion and absorption. Liver, kidney and excretion. Temperature
regulation. Reproduction and early embryological development. Blood and body
fluids. Cellular reproduction and genetics.
1440136 Statistics for Pharmacy 3-0:3

Presentation of statistical data. The binomial, normal and log normal
distribution. Normal probability and log probability graph papers. Sampling
distributions. Confidence intervals. Student’s t-distribution. Confidence intervals
for the mean and for the difference of two means. Confidence interval for a
proportion and for the difference of two proportions. Confidence interval for the
variance, the chi square distribution. The confidence interval for paired data.
Hypotheses testing. Regression and correlation. Contingency tables.
1104252 Health System Pharmacy 2-3:3

This course covers hospital pharmacy services and health systems, introduction
to public health, definition, principles, the role of pharmacist in public health,
health promotion and disease prevention and the role of pharmacist in their
promotion. Alternative and complementary medicine – The nature and place of
alternative and complimentary therapies in the health care system will also be
covered in this course. Practical component covers aspects of compounding
and proper dispensing.
1101214 Medicinal Chemistry IB 2-3:3

This course introduces students to the chemistry of organic compounds, their
properties, synthesis, reactions and nomenclature. The functional groups
covered in this course includes aromatic compounds, amines, aldehydes,
ketones, carboxylic acid, carboxylic acids derivatives. It also explains the
principles of separation and mass spectroscopy as analytical techniques. This
course also includes practical experiments that allow students to master the
synthetic methodologies related to some functional groups preparation, their
purification, separation and structure elucidation.
1102241 Pharmaceutical Microbiology I 2-3:3

Prerequisite: None
Pharmaceutical Microbiology I aims to provide pharmacy students an
introduction to fundamental microbiology and microbiological concepts,
understanding the interaction between microbes, host and the resulting
microbial diseases. The course will highlight the different classes of antimicrobial
agents, their mechanisms of action, resistance and stewardship. This course
covers different microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, algae, protozoa and
virus. It is expected that this course will form the basis for pharmaceutical
microbiology II and help students in understanding some topics in other courses
such as pharmacology III.
1102231 Biochemistry 3-3:4

Prerequisite: None
The subject will introduce the basic concepts of biochemistry and their
application to biology and chemistry focused around interactions with humans
or applied uses. This approach is designed to integrate the concepts of
biochemistry and discourage rote learning. The specific topics that will be
addressed are as follows: Structure and molecular properties of bio-molecules;
Receptors, hormones and signaling processes; Metabolism; Catabolic pathways,
synthetic pathways, energy production, control of metabolism; Information
transfer (gene structure and regulation); Protein synthesis; and Molecular
biology.
1103311 Pharmaceutics 1A 2-3:3

The course is designed to teach the students theoretical and practical
formulation principles where the physicochemical properties of the drug and
excipients may influence the formulation, component compatibility,
manufacturing, bioavailability and stability of the final dosage form. The course
deals with disperse systems and semisolids such as suspensions, emulsions,
micro-emulsions, gels, ointments, aerosols, foams. Formulation principles of
suppositories are also taught.
1104351 Social Pharmacy 2-3:3

This course covers counseling and communications, communication skills,
professional-patient communication, interviewing skills, listening skills and
barriers to communications. Consumer Medicine Information Leaflets The
course also covers patient centered care concept and pharmaceutical care
definition, process and steps for pharmaceutical care application. Social
pharmacy issues like adherence, the problem of noncompliance, placebo effect
and illness behavior, men's and women's health are covered in this course. The
hospital admission and discharge process is also included. Tutorials will cover the
hands on experience for counseling, role playing, oral and written
communications, and the use of computer programs to retrieve information.
1101311 Medicinal Chemistry IIA 2-3:3

This course introduces students to the heterocyclic organic chemistry with
examples from medicinal and pharmaceutical industry that are having
heterocyclic structures. This course covers the nomenclature, synthesis and
reactions of six-membered aromatic heterocyclic with one and two
heteroatoms, five-membered aromatic heterocycles with one and two
heteroatom, heterocyclic systems fused to benzene ring like quinolone, indoles
and others. Practical experiments that allow students to master the synthetic
methodology related to drug synthesis and process chemistry. Therefore, the
students will be trained on the synthesis, purification, separation and analysis of
organic compounds in six different experiments.
1102321 Pharmacology 1A 2-3:3

Prerequisite: 1102214; Co-requisite: 1102231
Introduction to pharmacology, general aspects of pharmacodynamics and
pharmacokinetics, the pharmacological actions and therapeutic uses of drugs
acting on the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions of the autonomic
nervous system, the therapeutically useful neuromuscular blocking drugs and
the respiratory system. In studying therapeutic agents, emphasis is made on
their pharmacokinetics, mechanisms of action, therapeutic indications, adverse
effects, and contraindications. Practical classes using in vitro and in vivo
experiments related to autonomic nervous system and formulation of
parenteral.
1102351 Pharmacognosy 3-3:4

Prerequisite: None
The course will provide a brief historical description for the emergence of
Pharmacognosy as a standalone branch of Pharmaceutical Science. The aim of
this course is to provide Pharmacy students with a descriptive knowledge of
drugs from natural sources including chemical and pharmacological properties.
The mostly used natural drugs worldwide will be described in details including
their discovery, folkloric use, pharmacological actions, their development for the
market use and their published research and clinical studies including their latest
news. Taxonomic and chemotaxonomic classification of natural drugs will be
taught.
1104352 Pharmacy Management 2-0:2

Principles and components of pharmacy management are covered in this course.
Management topics covered include general operations; personnel and human
resource; financial and business, goods and merchandizing; value- added
services; medicine safety, prevention of medication errors and risk
management. Conditions and factors relevant to employment; working
effectively within an organization; planning of pharmacy services and resources;
safety in the work environment are detailed in this course.
1101312 Medicinal Chemistry IIB 2-3:3

This course aims to introduce students to concrete knowledge about medicinal
Chemistry, drug-enzyme and drug- receptor interactions including the design
and types of agonists, antagonists, inverse agonists and partial agonists, types of
inhibitors, qualitative structure activity relationships. Qualitative, quantitative
structure-activity relationships (QSAR). Case studies in relation to qualitative and
quantitative optimization of lead molecules. The medicinal chemistry aspects of
metabolic biotransformation of drugs are covered in this course. Furthermore,
providing information on the medicinal chemistry of adrenergic, cholinergic CNS.
This course is also encompassing practical experiments that are related to the
synthesis, purification, analysis and identification of anti-bacterial agents, beta-
blockers, sulfa drugs, penicillin…etc. Furthermore, the students are also exposed
to entry level computer-aided modeling, 2D and 3D drawings as well as
physicochemical calculations.
1103312 Pharmaceutics 1B 2-3:3

The course discusses topics related to solid dosage forms in terms of their
production, manufacturing methods, machinery and evaluation of the final
product. The general topics covered in this course include: powders and
granules, hard and soft gelatin capsules and tablets.
1102322 Pharmacology IB 2-3:3

Renal physiology, diuretics and Pharmacotherapeutics of gout. Physiological
consideration of the cardiovascular system. Pharmacotherapeutics of
arrhythmias, hypertension, congestive heart failure, and angina. Drug treatment
of hyperlipidemia, and anemia. Drugs affecting blood. Practical classes using in
vitro and in vivo experiments and also tutorial classes.
1102341 Pharmaceutical Microbiology II 2-3:3

Pharmaceutical microbiology II course includes many topics ranging from the
manufacture and quality control of pharmaceutical products to an
understanding of the contribution of chemical disinfectants, antisepsis and
preservatives in contamination and infection control as well as the wide
contribution of microbiology in pharmaceutical sciences. Practical classes are
related to the preparation of sterile pharmaceutical products.
1104451 Drug literature Evaluation and Pharmacoeconomics 3-0:3

Drug Information / Literature Evaluation. Sources of drug information, internet
searching, study and research design and bio-statistical analysis are concepts
covered in this course. An introduction to Pharmacoepidemiology and Phar-
macroeconomics including cost determination and analysis (cost-benefit, cost-
effectiveness, cost-utility, cost minimizations and cost-of-illness) is covered.
Health-related quality of life analysis is also included.
1101411 Medicinal Chemistry IIIA 3-0:3

This course covers the medicinal chemistry aspects of, antipsychotics,
antiparkinsons, narcotic and non-narcotic drugs, antidepressants, psychotropic
agents, antidiabetic agents, antiarrhythmic agents, antianginal agents as well as
ACE-inhibitors. The structure activity relationship, metabolism, synthesis and
biochemical mechanism of action of each class is discussed.
1103411 Pharmaceutics IIA 2-3:3

This course introduces students to the concepts of pharmacokinetics and
biopharmaceutics. Students cover structure of membranes and drug movement
across membranes, distribution and absorption mechanisms and formulation
factors affecting physiological outcomes in terms of bioavailability and drug
product selection. The general topics covered in this course include:
Pharmacokinetics of IV and extravascular administrations; Compartmental PK
modeling; Multiple dosing kinetics; Hepatic and renal clearance; Bioequivalence.
1102421 Pharmacology IIA 2-3:3

The course focuses on CNS and covers physiological aspects and neurochemistry
of the brain, movement disorders, and pharmacotherapeutics of Parkinson’s
disease, epilepsy, psychoses, depression, anxiety, autacoids and treatment of
migraine, sleep disorders, and appetite disorders. General and local anesthesia,
physiology and management of pain. Opioid analgesics and non-steroidal anti-
inflammatory drugs. The pharmacology of alcohol, drug abuse and drug
dependence. The course also includes practical classes using in vitro and in vivo
experiments to illustrate some of the theoretical aspects and also tutorial classes
to interactively revise the various topics covered in theory classes.
1104421 Clinical Pharmacy IA 3-0:3

Topics covered in general are: Approach to clinical pharmacy, introduction to
laboratory data, electrolyte homeostasis, arterial blood gases, drug use in
pregnancy and breastfeeding, topics in child health. Disease states include
respiratory disorders such as asthma, COPD and cystic fibrosis. Cardiovascular
disorders such as hypertension, coronary heart disease, heart failure and
arrhythmias.
1104452 Principles of Over the Counter (OTC) Therapy 3-0:3

OTC pharmacy and primary health care, the role of the pharmacist in responding
to symptoms and helping patients’ self-care as an essential contribution to good
health is covered in this course. Topics include: eye lid disorders, ear problems,
nausea and vomiting, constipation and hemorrhoids, diarrhea, cold and flu, fever
and pain, analgesics, Eczema, Acne, allergic rhinitis, dermatitis, contraception,
smoking cessation, vitamins and supplements.
1101412 Medicinal Chemistry IIIB 3-0:3

This course discusses the important medicinal chemistry aspects of
chemotherapeutic agents: anticancer, antibacterial agents, antifungal, antiviral
agents. Drugs affecting the hormones like steroid, thyroid hormones,
prostaglandins and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents. The focus will be on
structure activity relationships, synthesis, metabolism, and biochemical
mechanism of action.
1103412 Pharmaceutics IIB 2-3:3

This course aims to provide students with the fundamental knowledge required
assess drug product stability including the kinetics and pathways of drug
degradation, factors affecting the rate of decomposition of pharmaceutical
products and methods used for determination of shelf-life. It also addresses the
topic of preparation and characterization of sterile parenteral dosage forms.
General topics covered in this course also include: Kinetics of chemical reaction,
determination of drug stability and formulation and quality control of sterile
products for injection.
1102422 Pharmacology IIB 2-3:3

Prerequisite: 1102321; 1102231
Drugs affecting endocrine system including the anti-inflammatory adreno-
corticosteroids, and drugs affecting calcium metabolism emphasizing the role of
parathyroid hormone, vitamin D and Calcitonin in regulation of calcium.
Pharmacotherapeutics of diabetes mellitus including insulin and oral
hypoglycemic agents. Drugs used in the management of thyroid gland disorders.
Gonadal hormones and hormonal contraceptives and their antagonists. Drugs
acting on uterus. Drugs used in gastro-intestinal disorders including
pharmacotherapeutics of peptic ulcer, diarrhea, constipation and emesis.
Tutorial classes and seminars to interactively revise the various theoretical
topics.
1104422 Clinical Pharmacy IB 3-0:3

Topics covered in general are: Geriatrics, musculoskeletal disorders such as
rheumatoid arthritis, gout, and osteoarthritis, clinical pharmacokinetics of
commonly used drugs, common eye disorders including glaucoma. Endocrine
diseases such as parathyroid, thyroid, diabetes, Cushing’s disease, etc…) will also
be covered. Infectious disease such as respiratory, skin, bone and soft tissue,
Urogenital, CNS) will also be covered.
1103511 Pharmaceutics III 3-0:3

The course covers topics related to novel drug delivery systems. The course
focuses on the novel aspects in drug formulation designs such as prodrugs, drug
delivery by different routes of administration such as per oral, transdermal,
ocular, vaginal, and parenteral; and the development of new drug delivery
systems such as microencapsulation, liposomes and drug-loaded resealed
erythrocytes. The course also discusses the pharmaceutical applications of
biotechnology and methods used in delivery of peptides and proteins and
therapeutic genes.
1102521 Pharmacology III 3-0:3

General aspects and mechanisms of action of chemotherapeutic agents and
development of resistance. Inhibitors of cell wall synthesis, penicillins,
cephalosporins, monobactams and vancomycin. Drugs inhibiting protein
synthesis, aminoglycosides, tetracyclines, erythromycin and chloramphenicol.
Inhibitors of DNA gyrase, quinolones and inhibitors of RNA polymerase
rifampicin. Inhibitors of folic acid synthesis metabolism, trimethoprim and
sulfonamides. Antifungal, ant tubercular and antileprosy. Anti-viral agents.
Cancer chemotherapy.
1104521 Clinical Pharmacy II A 3-0:3

Prerequisite: 1104422 Co-requisite: 1104522
Topics covered in general are: Nutrition (enteral, parenteral feeding).
Dermatology (common skin conditions, psoriasis). Hematology (anemia,
coagulation disorders). Gastrointestinal diseases (PUD, liver disease, IBS, IBD).
Neurology (stroke, migraine, epilepsy).
1104522 Clinical Pharmacy II B 3-0:3

Prerequisite: 1104422; Co-requisite: 1104521
Topics covered in general are: Oncology-principles of chemotherapeutic agents.
Psychiatry (depression, anxiety, bipolar disease, manic-depressive disorder,
schizophrenia). Drug abuse and Harm reduction. Transplant issues, Clinical
toxicology. Palliative and end-of life supportive care. Acute and chronic renal
diseases.
1104453 Law and Ethics 2-0:2

The course will cover ethical principles and codes that govern the practice of
pharmacy and medicine in patient care; the different ethical issues pharmacists
encounter in daily pharmacy practice; competency of pharmacists and standards
of practice expected to be met by regulatory and licensing bodies locally and
internationally; the laws and regulations governing pharmacy practice and drug
control in the UAE.
1104551 Professional Experiential Placement A 0-24:8

Prerequisites: 1104451, 1104452 and 1104453, Co-requisite: 1104552
The Professional Experiential Placement A (PEP-A) provides B. pharm students a
structured, supervised program of participation in the practice of pharmacy.
Students gain experience in problem solving and providing patient care services
while applying the basic and pharmaceutical sciences learned in the classroom
and practice laboratories. Under the supervision of faculty and selected
preceptors, the student learns to make decisions based on professional
knowledge and judgment. Broad exposure to as many pharmacy activities as
possible, as well as significant personal study and reflection, facilitate this
transition.
1104552 Professional Experiential Placement B 0-24:8

Prerequisites: 1104451, 1104452, and 1104453; Co-requisite: 1104551
The Professional Experiential Placement B (PEP-B) provides B. pharm students a
structured, supervised program of participation in the practice of pharmacy.
Students gain experience in problem solving and providing patient care services
while applying the basic and pharmaceutical sciences learned in the classroom
and practice laboratories. Under the supervision of faculty and selected
preceptors, the student learns to make decisions based on professional
knowledge and judgment. Broad exposure to as many pharmacy activities as
possible, as well as significant personal study and reflection, facilitate this
transition.
1101521 Drug Development 3-0:3

Prerequisite: offered only for 4th and 5th year students
This subject will provide students with an appreciation of the steps taken to
develop a molecule into a pharmaceutical product. The purpose of this course is
to provide a current and modern overview relevant to drug development process
including: Measures used in target and drug validation, lead identification
through high throughput screening, combinatorial chemistry, parallel synthesis
and natural products. Pharmacology and toxicity of drug candidates, phases in
drug development, ethical issues related to different phases, patenting,
registration, marketing and post marketing studies.
1105512 Graduation Project 4-0:4

Prerequisite: offered only for fifth-year students
This course provides the students with skills needed to deal with a scientific
problem and how to solve it (or write a review article with updated information
about a specific problem). It consists of a literature review, the proper use of
equipment and instruments, performing an experiment that deals with the
research topic, analyzing the data obtained from the experiments, writing the
dissertation and presenting a seminar about the work which is evaluated by
faculty members.
Special Topics in Pharmacy
1102561 Toxicology 2-3:3

Prerequisite: None
This course deals with poisons that cause harmful effects to the living organism.
This includes the following items: study the source of poisons or toxic agent, its
absorption, distribution, as well as its metabolism. Classification of toxic agents
according to the target organs that may be affected by these toxicants
Examination of chemical toxicant according to exposure or specific use
categories. Accordingly, it deals with toxicant found in air, soil, water, food, and
the work place as well, chemicals encountered in specific use categories such as
pesticides, drugs, and solvent.
1103521 Pharmaceutical Technology and Dosage Forms 3-0:3
Prerequisite: None
This course provides the students with the recent and more advanced
pharmaceutical technology. Dosage forms studied during this course including
the following: Sustained release technology, therapeutic rate controlling delivery
system, ambulatory infusion devices, solubilization technology, including:
cyclodextrin inclusion complexes and supercritical fluids. Packaging technology
and sterilization and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
1101522 Analytical Methods of Nutraceuticals & Food Additives 2-1:3

Prerequisite: None
This course introduces students to the main instrumental methods used for the
separation, identification and quantification of pharmaceutical products. The
course addresses both the theoretical and practical aspects of UV-Visible
Spectroscopy, Liquid Chromatography, Gas Chromatography and Mass
Spectrometry. It covers also the criteria used for the validation of analytical
methods. Experimental laboratories will be included.
1103221 Cosmetics and Para-pharmaceuticals 3-0:3

Prerequisite: None
The course is designed to provide the students with the knowledge of the science
and technology behind the production of cosmetic and personal care products.
Theoretical lectures will focus on the cosmetic ingredients and active substances
and the technology used in formulation and characterization of cosmetic
products. Cosmetic GMP standards and requirements for optimal and
sustainable quality control and management will be also covered as the quality
and safety of these products used in our daily routine is essential for human
safety.
1104532 Therapeutic Drug Monitoring (TDM) 3-0:3

Prerequisite: None
This course TMD, specifically, is a practice applied to a small group of drugs in
which there is a direct relation between serum drug concentration and
pharmacological response, as well as a narrow therapeutic range and for which
serum drug concentrations are used in conjunction with other measures of
clinical observation to assess patient status. The student should learn how to use
serum drug concentrations, Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics to
individualize and optimize patient responses to drug therapy by maintaining
serum drug concentration with in therapeutic range above which drug induced
toxicity occurs too after and below which the drug is too after ineffective.
1103241 Quality Control 3-0:3
Prerequisite: None
This course exposes the students to the current good manufacturing practice
techniques of quality control of the following: the injections, solutions,
suspension, emulsions, suppositories, topical preparations, transdermal
therapeutic system, aerosols, and tablets. Packaging and labeling control,
holding and distribution and laboratory control are to be studied. The current
good manufacturing practice (CGMP) of Building and Facilities as well as, Sterile
and aseptic manufacturing facilities and design.
1103222 Biopharmaceutical Technology 3-0:3

Prerequisite: None
This course is designed to provide student with the basic information about
enzymes, their production, immobilization technology and its application and
fermentation; covering general consideration to industrial applications. Basic
genetics is given to prime up the existing familiarity and knowledge in this rapidly
expanding science, recombinant - DNA technology where gene engineering,
cloning and expression as well as various applications are also discussed.
1104531 Drug Information 2-3:3

Prerequisite: None
The purpose of this course is to provide a current comprehensive overview of
relevant information and concepts for students and pharmacists involved in
providing drug information and evaluating scientific literature in the patient care
setting.
Community College
Professor Adnan Sirhan Assistant Chancellor of Branches Affairs and Dean of

Community College

Noura Ibrahim Alqaseer Administrative assistant
Hanadi Masoud Alawani Administrative assistant
Maitha Saif Eltunaiji Administrative assistant
Vision
Community College seeks to be recognized as a leading College in the field of
intermediate learning and education by offering applied professional practices
and skills in various disciplines in the Arab World and the region, and by providing
a wide range of applied professional programs, which focus on training and
community engagement.
Mission
Community College is committed to providing its students with the highest
possible quality of education, learning and experience by offering
comprehensive platforms of the best intermediate professional education and
training and by providing learners with practical and scientific skills as well as the
latest technology and communication skills, with a focus on competitiveness,
development and UAE community service.
Core Values
• Enhancement of academic and professional excellence
• Integrity, moral and ethical values of all our actions
• Trust and respect of all individuals
• Fairness, openness and honesty
• Academic freedom in pursuit of intellectual inquiry
• Pursuit of critical inquiry and discovery in research and dissemination
of knowledge
• Stewardship and fiscal responsibility in our actions
• Dedication to the University of Sharjah, to the Community of Sharjah in
particular and to the UAE in general
Objectives
Community College has the following objectives that are strongly related to the
overall objectives of the University of Sharjah:
1) Promoting excellence in the intermediate education and learning for
Diploma holders through the employment sectors.
2) Graduating competitive professionals who are dedicated to development
and community service
3) Promoting sustainable and comprehensive professional programs as
demanded by the job market
4) Promoting community engagement and services towards building up a
knowledgeable society, including public service and industry, with a view to
responding positively to the socio-economic needs of the community
5) Promoting relationship with alumni to advance the mission of the college
6) Enhancing the University of Sharjah’s values outside the classroom
7) Developing effective academic and administrative processes that promote
excellence in teaching, research and community service
8) Enhancing technology infrastructure to promote excellence in teaching,
research and service in the most efficient manner
Students shall be admitted to the Intermediate Diploma Program in accordance
with the general policy set by the Council.
• Prior to the beginning of the academic year, the university management
shall determine the number of students to be admitted to each of the
programs offered by the College, as recommended by the College Council
• A student shall be admitted to the College based on an application
submitted prior to the beginning of study in the fall term. The dates of
submission of applications should be as stated in the University calendar.
• Based on a recommendation by the Dean as well as be the Admission
and Registration Department, it is possible to consider applications
submitted after the deadline if there are still vacancies in the desired
specialization. Students shall be admitted to the College in accordance with
the following terms:
A. The applicant must hold the UAE Secondary School Certificate or its
equivalent, as determined by the Committee of Certificate Equivalence of the
University.
B. The Secondary School Certificate or its equivalence held by the
applicant must be of the type that qualifies for admission to the desired
specialization provided that the required average is met as follows:
1. Students who hold the Secondary School Certificate or its
equivalent (scientific, literary or technical stream) with a minimum
average of 60% are allowed to apply for enrolment in any literary
Diploma.
2. Students who hold the Secondary School Certificate or its
equivalent with a minimum average of 60 % (scientific stream) and
65% (literary stream) are allowed to apply for enrolment in the
Information Technology, Food safety, Environmental health &
safety, Dental technology.
C. The applicant should not have been expelled from a Community College
or a higher/intermediate institute for academic or disciplinary reasons.
D. The applicant should not have been expelled from the University of
Sharjah or any other university for disciplinary reasons.
E. The applicant should specify in the application form the specializations
that she/he wishes to join, arranged according to her/his interests.
F. Admitted students are to be distributed among the available
specializations within the numbers allocated to each specialization in each of
the College branches, according to the sequence of their grades and the
priorities of their wishes.
Community College encompasses five scientific Departments that grant the
following degrees of academic Diploma:
Department Degree Granted Language

of
Instruction
Department of Diploma in Business Administration English
Administrative and Diploma in Accounting English
Financial Sciences Diploma in Human Resource
Arabic
Management
Department of Diploma in Information Technology English
Information Diploma in Documentation and
English
Technology Electronic Archiving
Department of Law Diploma in Professional Law Arabic
Department of Health Diploma in Food Safety English
and Medical Sciences Diploma in Environmental Health and
English
Safety
Engineering Diploma in Surveying English
Department (will be Diploma in Building Technology and
English
established later) Constructions
Department of Basic No degree
-
Sciences
Programs under Diploma in Child protection (Preparing
accreditation and Accreditation File)
scheduled for 2019- Diploma in Media Technologies Arabic
2020 (Preparing Accreditation File)
The College also offers an 8-month Professional Diploma in:

• Documentation and Archiving through a MoU with the Government of
Sharjah
• Child Protection through a MoU with the Government of Sharjah
• Social Service through a MoU with the Government of Sharjah
• Early Childhood through a MoU with the Government of Sharjah
A Diploma degree is conferred upon a Community College student if he/she has
completed all the degree requirements and attained a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or
higher.
Students are strongly advised to carefully review the University catalogue for
admission and degree requirements as well as all the related academic policies.
Each degree program comprises; University requirements (UR), college
requirements (CR) and program requirements (PR). The University and college
requirements are common to all departments at Community College.
Each department has its own required and elective courses. The credit hours'
allocations for each program (that are currently active) are shown in the
following table:
Diploma in Business Administration

UR CR PR Total
Total 18 12 42 72
Diploma in Accounting
UR CR PR Total
Total 18 12 42 72
Diploma in Human Resource Management
UR CR PR Total
Total 18 12 42 72
Diploma in Information Technology
UR CR PR Total
Total 18 6 48 72
Diploma in Documentation and Electronic Archiving
UR CR PR Total
Total 18 6 48 72
Diploma in Surveying
UR CR PR Total
Total 18 6 48 72
Diploma in Building Technology and Constructions
UR CR PR Total
Total 18 6 48 72
Professional Diploma in Law
UR CR PR Total
Total 18 6 48 72
Diploma in Food safety
UR CR PR Total
Total 18 6 48 72
Diploma in Environmental Health and Safety
UR CR PR Total
Total 18 6 48 72
Every student working for a diploma degree in any Community College program
is required to take 18 credit hours of general education courses distributed over
seven domains, as indicated below. Courses from domains 1, 2, 3 and 4 are
mandatory (12 credit hours). Courses from domains 5, 6 and 7 are electives (The
student should choose two courses from different domains: 6 credit hours).
a. Mandatory University Requirements
Domain 1: Islamic Studies, History and Culture
Course Course Title Credit

Number Hours
Domain 2: Languages, Arabic Language, Literature and Culture
1211111 Arabic Language (for Speakers of Arabic) 3
Domain 3: IT or Mathematics
Domain 4: Innovation and Entrepreneurship
1202199 Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship 3
b. Elective University Requirements
Domain 5: Literature and Humanities
1206246 Human Rights in Islam and International Declarations 3

1211146 History of the Sciences among Muslims 3
Domain 6: Applied Sciences
1204113 Man and the Environment 3

1211153 Health Awareness and Nutrition 3
Domain 7: Social Sciences and Education
1211147 Introduction to Psychology 3

1211126 UAE society 3
1211127 Analytical Biography of the Prophet 3
Course Description – University requirements
1211212 Islamic Culture 3-0:3

Prerequisite: None
This course deals with definitions of Islamic Culture and its general sources. It
aims at enabling students to understand: revelation based on the Holy Qur’an
and the Sunnah; Islamic religion, its pillars and its virtues; the characteristics of
Islamic culture as well as the elements that make up the Muslim personality. The
course also involves a study of the factors that led to the retreat of the Muslims.
1211146 History of the Sciences among the Muslims 3-0:3

Prerequisite: None
This course focuses on the importance of sciences and their emergence in Islam;
it deals with the sciences of Arabic language, lexicography, biography and
history. It also deals with the development of theoretical sciences like medicine,
geometry, arithmetic, astronomy, mechanics and botany as well as the influence
of the Muslim scientific achievements on Western civilization.
1211111 Arabic Language 3-0:3

Prerequisite: None
The Arabic language course seeks to give students the knowledge and language
skills they need to develop their ability to communicate and express themselves,
using grammatically correct statements and stylistically appropriate
constructions. The course also seeks to enable students to write accurate
reports, memos, messages, meeting minutes, and other types of documents
related to the workplace as a whole.
1213110 Introduction to Information Technology 2-2:3

Prerequisite: None
The Course explains what a computer is and what it can (and cannot) do; it clearly
explains the basics of information technology, from multimedia PCs to the
internet and beyond. It illustrates how digital devices and networks affect our
lives, our world and our future. In addition, the course is intended to equip
students with the necessary skills to use computer and essential software
applications effectively in order to better prepare them for their professional
careers.
1204113 Man and the Environment 3-0:3

Prerequisite: None
This course is designed to develop students’ awareness and general knowledge
of the principles of environmental science and engineering and the local,
regional and international challenges facing the environment. The course
emphasizes the unique roles and responsibilities of humans, from an Islamic
perspective, in managing the environment and protecting its resources. The
course topics include the general principles of environmental science and
engineering; relationship of humans and the environment; environmental
quality and pollution; consumption of natural resources and waste
management; and the concept of sustainable development. The course also
includes selected laboratory for measurements and experiments and the
development of research and communications in the environmental field. The
course provides opportunities for students to engage in voluntary activities to
serve the community and contribute to raising environmental awareness,
knowledge and education.
1211147 Introduction to Psychology 3-0:3

Prerequisite: None
This course presents a general view of the concept of psychology, its foundations
and fields, concentrating on educational psychology and its significance for
educators.
1202199 Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship 3-0:3

Prerequisite: None
A non-conventional highly interactive course designed to provide UOS students
with a unique experience into identifying the concepts of innovation,
entrepreneurship, growth and leadership. At a practical level, this course equips
students with the necessary design thinking and entrepreneurial skills and tools
to enhance their personal development, business-oriented mindset and future
professional career.
1206246 Human Rights in Islam and International Declarations 3-0:3

Prerequisite: None
Discusses the essential notions involved in the concept of human rights, giving
account of their historical development, the role of religions in proclaiming them
and the international declarations and constitutions upholding them;
concentrates on the meaning of civil, social and cultural rights and their
characteristics in Islamic Law, with emphasis on the constitutions of the U.A.E.
1211153 Health Awareness and Nutrition 3-0:3

Prerequisite: None
This course has been designed to increase the awareness of students regarding
the basic nutrition and its relationship with health. The students shall learn about
the different nutrients important for health and dietary guidelines towards good
health. The course will orient them to determine nutritional status of the
individuals through simple objective methods. It will also give them an insight
into the common nutritional problems of public health importance. Their
prevention and strategies to tackle them. The course will enable the students to
understand the concept of healthy and active life style and health promotion.
1211126 UAE society 3-0:3

Prerequisite: None
The course deals with the UAE society: its social foundation formation and treats,
also it deals with the nature of contemporary social organizations (family,
education, health and economy), human development, social change and social
problems and its relationship with issues of globalization and modern
technology.
1211127 Analytical Biography of the Prophet 3-0:3

Prerequisite: None
This course deals with the definition of El-Sira El-Nabawiyyah (i.e. the biography
of the prophet), its characteristics and sources. It also provides an analytical
study of the prophet's biography from the birth to death and it covers the era of
Caliph Abu Bakr. Further, it concentrates and analyzes the main events of the
prophet's biography in an attempt to infer lessons from them satisfying the
subspecies aroused by the prophet's enemies and how to benefit from the
prophet's biography in both life and dawah.
College requirements consist of foundation and skill courses required of all
community college students. The following table has the complete list of college
requirements and the subsequent section includes the description of these
courses.
Course Title Credits Prerequisite

1202111/1212111* Principles of Management 3 None
1211yyy* English for Specific Purposes 3 None
(ESP)
* (1202111) for Arabic programs and (1212111) for English programs
** Depending on the specialization
Descriptions of the courses are given below.
1212111 Principles of Management 3-0:3

Prerequisite: None
This is a preliminary course in the business administration field. It is designed to
provide students with a basic understanding of the role of managers in modern
organizations. The focus is on the managerial functions: Planning, organizing,
directing and controlling organizational resources. Students are expected to
learn various techniques of leading and motivating employees, understanding
organizational cultures, managerial ethics and effective methods of
communication.
1211yyy English for Specific Purposes (ESP) 3-0:3

Prerequisite: None
ESP is a course that is offered to students in the first term of specialization. It
aims at equipping them with the necessary language skills they need to cope
with the linguistic requirements of their major and to use English properly and
fluently in the professional environment they are expected to join. Since the
course is oriented towards communication rather than knowledge acquisition in
the major, it gradually trains students to interpret and use words appropriately
and to formulate grammatically correct statements while dealing with, talking
and writing their specialization.
Department of Administrative and

Financial Sciences
Personnel
Chairperson Hanaa Elhabashy
Assistant Professors Hanaa Elhabashy, Ismail ben Douissa,

Hussain Ali H AL Hejji
Lecturers Mustafa Yaghi, Adam Yahya Gafeel, Adel

Mohammad AL Harahshah, Shadiah
Bataineh, Elsadiq Ali Hassan, Awad El Karim
Mission
The mission of the Department of Administrative and Financial Sciences is to
equip its students with essential knowledge and key skills needed to meet the
evolving requirements of the entry-level managerial and financial positions in
the UAE employment market.
Objectives
The Department of Administrative and Financial Sciences seeks:
I. To provide students with basic knowledge and with a wide range of generic
skills related to the fields of accounting, business administration and
secretariat.
II. To enhance students’ communication and problem-solving skills and
encourage them to think critically and creatively.
III. To improve students’ ability to work effectively in groups and in a diverse
cultural context.
IV. To integrate technology into curriculum in a way that reflects the latest
development in business sectors that meets the requirements of the labor
market.
V. To provide students with the ability to achieve the highest level of success
in their professional careers while upholding Islamic and cultural values.
VI. To encourage faculty and students to engage in research and in
extracurricular activities that would serve the internal and external
communities.
Academic Programs
The Department offers three programs:
- Diploma in Business Administration
- Diploma in Accounting
- Diploma in Human Resources Administration.
Diploma in Business Administration

The Business Administration major has a vital role in helping students who wish
to expand their career options with the opportunity to join a variety of
management fields. The Business Administration Department provides students
with the knowledge and applied skills to meet the requirements of social and
economic needs. The department is keen on providing the labor market with
qualified and well-trained workforce to occupy middle- level administrative
positions in both public and private sectors.
The program of Business Administration exposes students to a variety of modern

subjects in which they have to complete 72 credit hours, 48 hours of which are
devoted to the Business Administration major.
In addition, students are required to complete a graduation project in the last

semester before graduation and twelve weeks of field training in public or
private institutions. Moreover, this program is designed to enable the students
to work in groups and to apply effective communication and technical skills in
line with the Islamic values. It also enables graduates to continue their studies to
obtain the Bachelor Degree (known as Bridging).
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
a) Define the concepts and fundamentals of business administration and
managerial functions.
b) Describe the scientific and technical knowledge of organization’s
managerial and financial aspects.
c) Apply skills required for business administration and managerial
functions in the decision making process.
d) Illustrate scientific and technical knowledge of the organization’s
managerial and financial aspects.
e) Demonstrate the legislation and ethics governing work in the business
administration field.
f) Evaluate a wide variety of business situations and make appropriate
decisions upon them.
g) Use effective communication skills in both Arabic and English.
h) Practice teamwork based activities.
Graduates of the Business Administration program will be prepared to pursue
careers in many fields such as:
• Administrative assistant
• Assistant manager in small or medium business projects
• Financial manager assistant
• Training coordinator for the managerial training programs
• Assistant manager in the fields of Advertising, Public Relations, and
Human Resources Management
• Customer service employee and receptionist
• Sales representative
• Assistant inspector for quality assurance certificates auditors.
• Home-based business and electronic business manager.
• Organizational Development coordinator
• Designer of promotional campaigns.
• Inventory control supervisor.
Program Overview
The program of Business Administration exposes students to a variety of modern
subjects in which they have to complete 72 credit hours, 48 hours of which are
devoted to the Business Administration major.
is required to take 18 credit hours of University requirement courses, 6 credit
hours of college requirement course (as detailed above) in addition to 48 credit
hours of program requirement courses.
hours of program requirement courses (42 credit hours of mandatory courses
and 6 credit hours of elective courses).
The mandatory courses are listed in the table below:
Compulsory Program Requirements (42 Credit Hours)
1212122 Principles of Accounting 3 None
1206118 Principles of Business Law 3 None
1212115 Self-Development and Soft Skills 3 None
1212215 Principles of Marketing 3 1212111
1212217 Financial Management 3 1212122+1212111
1213110
+1212111
1211124 Foundation Math & Statistics 3 None
Completing 54 Cr
1212299 Field Training 3
Hrs
B. Elective Courses
The student is required to study 6 credit hours of program elective courses. The
elective courses are listed in the table below:
Elective Program Requirements (6 Credit Hours)

1212217 Financial Institutions 3 1212116
1212216 Electronic Commerce 3 1212111
1212236 Operations Management 3 1211128
1212242 Ethics and Islamic Values in Business 3 None
Study Plan
The Diploma program in Business Administration encompasses 72 credits hours
that are spread over four semesters and could be completed in two years. The

1213110 Introduction to IT 3 None
1211130 ESP for Business 3 None

1202199 Fundamentals of Innovation and
3 None
Entrepreneurship
1211111 Communication Skills in Arabic 3 None
1212215 Principles of Marketing 3 1212111

University Elective Course 3 None
1212111
+1212122
Program Elective Course 3

Course #Title CrHrs Prerequisites
1211212 Islamic Culture 3 None
1212234 Management Information Systems 3 1213110+1212111
Completing 54 Cr
Hrs
Elective 3
Course descriptions – Program mandatory requirements
1211124 Foundation Math & Statistics 2-2:3

The course covers the basic mathematical foundation needed by the students
such as basic operations, percent, exponents, linear and quadratic equations,
linear inequalities, and linear functions. The course also introduces the students
to basic tools for exploratory data analysis such as basic statistical graphics, basic
numerical summaries of location and spread as well as an introduction to the
normal distribution.
1212115 Self-development skills 3-0:3

Prerequisite: None
This course is designed to help students maximize their potential during their
time at university. It will help them to acquire important skills that are useful
and necessary in life and work place. The course aims to enable students to
think creatively and constructively about personal, academic and career goals.
Students are encouraged to identify what success really means to them and to
plan an effective path towards achieving their aims. The course depends on
structured, reflective and practical activities that develop essential skills and
qualities.
1212116 Principles of Microeconomics 3-0:3
Prerequisite: None
This course emphasizes the application of basic Microeconomic concepts and
principles to current economic events. Students will study the principles of
supply and demand, cost of production and profit- maximization. In addition, we
will examine the four key market structures as well as the role of government in
the economy. A combination of theory and practice will be emphasized.
1212117 Principles of Macroeconomics 3-0:3

This course is an introduction to macroeconomic principles. It focuses on some
of the key aggregate economic indicators, such as gross domestic product,
inflation rate, unemployment rate. It also discusses supply and demand models.
1211128 Business Statistics 3-0:3

Business Statistics is a course that is designed to give students the basic tools of
collecting, analyzing, presenting and interpreting data. In the business
community, managers must make decisions based on what will happen to such
things as demand, costs, and profits. These decisions are an effort to shape the
future of the organization. If the managers make no effort to look at the past and
extrapolate into the future, the likelihood of achieving success is slim. In other
words, there are four reasons why we need to understand statistics.

Pre-requisite: 1212111
The course covers a breadth of theories and applications dealing with topics such
as perception, motivation, decision-making, team dynamics, negotiation,
conflict management and organizational culture.
1212122 Principles of Accounting 3-0:3
Prerequisite: None
This course gives students a clear background about the nature of accounting
and its importance for decision-making. It helps the student to understand the
accounting process, the generally accepted accounting principles and the way
financial statements are prepared based on accrual accounting. The course also
includes accounting for both cash and receivables.
1206118 Principles of Business Law 3-0:3

Prerequisite: None
This course introduces the legal environment that affects individuals, businesses
and business transactions. In addition to introducing the legal system, this course
focuses on specific legal topics. Students are supposed to gain an understanding
of contract law, their rights and responsibilities as citizens, utilization of financial
transactions, agency law, business organizations and regulations governing
them, partnership, employment law, creditors' rights and bankruptcy.
1212215 Principles of Marketing 3-0:3

The course aims at familiarizing students with the concept of “market”, its
evolution, and what is meant by the science of Marketing and its importance,
the elements of the marketing mix (product, price, promotion, and distribution),
and how to segment the market. It also studies the consumer’s behavior.
1212217 Financial Management 3-0:3

Prerequisite: 1212122 & 1212111
The purpose of this course is to provide the students with the necessary
information to draw a critical analysis of the financial administration of a
business. It includes working capital management, risk and return analysis, time
value of money, financial planning and financial statements analysis.
1212210 Human Recourses Management 3-0:3

This course deals with the role and function of human resources management
and help students appreciate the necessity for sound human resource practices
throughout the entire organization. The changing role of human resource
managers in the competitive environment is also analyzed and students are
introduced to a variety of practical skills through activities, class discussions and
projects.
1212218 Small Business Management 3-0:3

The course seeks to introduce the notion and specifications of the small project,
the type of its ownership, the sources of its financing, and the factors that
determine the selection of its location. In addition, it studies the various
processes of purchasing, storing, marketing and accounting for the small project.

The course analyzes organizational behavior through studying individual and
group behavior and their impact on the effectiveness of organizational
performance. The course deals with topics such as individual perception, values
and attitudes, personality development, learning process, leadership and work
pressure.
1212299 Field Training 0-0:3

Prerequisite: Completing 54 Credit Hours
This course seeks to enable students to become familiar with the workplace and
to acquire hands-on experience by working as trainees in private and public
business establishments. Field training is based on the notion of ‘learning
through practice’ and on the association between the theoretical knowledge
acquired in class and the real-life situation of the workplace. This kind of training
should ultimately lead to the perfection of students’ skills and help them to
choose their careers after graduation.
1212234 Management Information Systems 3-0:3

This course aims at acquainting students with the overall and comprehensive
meaning of management information systems, the possibility of using the
computer in accomplishing management objectives, and decision-making. It also
helps the students to know the features and characteristics of information
systems and its advantages in management as well as in the data analysis of
business administration. Moreover, it provides the students with the knowledge,
application and improvement skills for management information systems. The
course equally aims at acquainting students with the knowledge of the expected
performance of employees in management and departments of management
information systems.
Course descriptions – Program elective requirements
1212216 E-Commerce 3-0:3

The course seeks to get the students to know the notion of e-commerce and its
basic elements, difference from traditional commerce, merits and international
nature. It also aims at acquainting them with e-commerce protocols, the
methods of using e-commerce, and electronic payment systems. The course
reinforces this practically through setting up Internet websites after having
familiarized the students with the commercial, marketing and promotional
applications of the Internet as well as the international, legal and moral
dimensions of e-commerce.
1212235 Consumer Behavior 3-0:3

Consumers are psychologically exposed to the components of marketing mix.
The student studied the marketing mix components in the course of principles
of marketing. In this course, the student will learn how consumers are affected
by these components. They will understand why consumers psychologically
behave the way they behave when they buy goods, services, or ideas. The
student then will learn how to reflect this understanding into more effective
marketing mix decisions. Finally, the student will learn how to predict
consumers’ responses to the marketing mix decisions. The course is a bridge
from psychology to marketing. Between the marketing mix decisions and the
consumer behaviors, psychological responses intervene (perception, reasoning,
feelings, learning, memorization, etc.).
1212236 Operations Management 3-0:3

Prerequisites: 1211128
This module aims to allow the students to differentiate between production and
operations management. It also introduces the basic concepts, tools and
principles that are essential for the effective management of the various
business operations. Finally, it integrates the different managerial decisions to
develop and implement operations strategies.
1212217 Financial Institutions 3-0:3

This course focuses on financial institutions and markets. The many types of
financial institutions ranging from commercial banks to Islamic banks are
compared and contrasted with an emphasis on the respective markets served.
The course also includes an introduction to selected financial institutions such as
financial markets.
1212242 Ethics and Islamic Values in Business 3-0:3

Prerequisite: None
In this course, we try to define Ethics in general and Business Ethics in particular.
We attempt to provide an angle of approach to these questions from both a
Western and Islamic perspective. The course is structured along three parts. In
the first part, we investigate the etymology and foundations of ethics from
Western perspective. In the second part, we explore the Islamic perspective. The
third part looks at some important ethical issues pertaining to business activities.
This part serves to illustrate the main concepts and theories covered in the first
two parts and highlight some of the most pressing matters of ethics in business
today using real case studies (e.g. Enron, WorldCom, Nestle, Nike …).
Diploma in Accounting
Community College diploma in Accounting is an associate degree, which aims at
equipping students with the scientific abilities and the professional qualifications
they need to be able to stand competition and to have better job opportunities.
The accounting curriculum comprises subjects needed by any student who plans
to work in the accounting field or seeks to carry on his/her university education
to obtain a bachelor degree through what is commonly known as the Bridging
Program. In fact, the present accounting program enables students who meet
the required conditions of bridging to pursue their studies for a bachelor’s
degree.
The accounting program students are exposed to a variety of modern subjects

they are required to complete 72 credit hours thirty-three of which are devoted
to the accounting specialization. All courses, as specified in the below-listed
descriptions, involve theory and practice and the student is required to complete
a project at the end of his/her academic study. Each student is also required to
spend twelve weeks of training in the last academic term. During this period, the
student undertakes training in one of the public institutions, companies or state
departments under the supervision of a field trainer and in coordination with an
academic supervisor for each trainee. The training session aims at providing the
student with the opportunity to apply what he/she has acquired and to become
able to work under pressure while facing the challenges of the various work
circumstances. In addition to the theoretical component, practical courses and
training help to improve students’ skills and abilities to deal efficiently with
managers, supervisors, colleagues and customers.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:

a) Define the concepts of accounting principles as required for internal
and external accounting aspects.
b) Describe the scientific and technical knowledge required for processing
the accounting data and analyzing financial aspects.
c) Apply accounting skills required for interpretation of business
information and decision making process.
d) Illustrate scientific and technical methods in processing the accounting
data and analyzing financial aspects.
e) Appraise the legislations and ethics governing work in the accounting
and auditing field.
f) Evaluate a wide variety of financial reports of organizations to take
appropriate decisions upon them.
g) Use effective communication skills in both Arabic and English
Languages.
h) Practice teamwork based activities.
Graduates from the Accounting program will be prepared to pursue careers in
many fields such as:
• Accounting Assistant in the municipality, police and other
governmental units
• Clerk in a bank
• Assistant manager of purchasing and stores
• Financial analyst and author of auditors
• Assistant to the brokerage accounts
• Human resources clerk
• Assistant accountant in preparing budgets
• Assistant inspector and assistant internal auditor
The mandatory core courses are listed in the table below.

1212116 Principles of micro Economics 3 None
1212123 Intermediate Accounting 1 3 1212122
1212222 Cost Accounting 3 1212122
1212217 Financial Management 3 1212122
1212226 Management Accounting 3 1212122
1212239 Computer Applications in Accounting 3 1212122
Completing
54 CrHrs
B. Program Elective Courses

The student is required to study 6 credit hours of program elective courses. The
elective courses are listed in the table below:

1212221 Advanced Accounting 3 1212123
1212228 Governmental Accounting 3 1212122
1212235 Financial Statements Analysis 3 1212123
1212242 Ethics and Islamic Values in Business 3 None
Study Plan
The Diploma program in Business Administration encompasses 72 credits hours
that are spread over four semesters and could be completed in two years. The

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1211130 ESP for Business 3 None

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3 None
Entrepreneurship
1211111 Communication Skills in Arabic 3 None
1212118 Business statistics 3 1211124
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1212217 Financial Management 3 None
1212222 Cost Accounting 3 1212122
1212234 Computer Applications in Accounting 3 1212122

#
1212226 Management Accounting 3 1212122
Completing 54
Cr. Hrs.
Course descriptions – Program Mandatory Courses

Prerequisite: None
The primary objective of this course is to provide sound and consistently
structured explanations of the mathematical concepts Community College
students need to understand and use in their fields of specialization. The course
covers sets, real numbers, fractions, exponents and radicals, polynomials,
absolute value, equations, inequalities, functions and their graphs, linear and
quadratic functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, matrices, and
sequences as well as general applications.
1212122 Principles of Accounting 3-0:3

Prerequisite: None
This course gives students a background about the nature of accounting and its
importance for decision-making. It helps them also understand the accounting
process, the generally accepted accounting principles and how to prepare the
financial statements based on the accrual basis of accounting. This course also
includes accounting for cash, property planet and equipment, receivables, and
current liabilities.
1212116 Principles of Micro-Economics 3-0:3
Prerequisite: None
This course emphasizes the application of basic microeconomic concepts and
principles to current economic events. Students will study the principles of
supply and demand, cost of production and profit- maximization. In addition, we
will examine the four key market structures as well as the role of government in
the economy. A combination of theory and practice will be emphasized.

This course is designed to give students the basic tools of collecting, analyzing,
presenting and interpreting data. In the business community, managers must
make decisions based on what will happen to such things as demand, costs and
profits. These decisions are an effort to shape the future of the organization. If
the managers make no effort to look at the past and extrapolate into the future,
the likelihood of achieving success is slim. In other words, there are four reasons
why we need to understand statistics.
1206118 Principles of Business Law 3-0:3

Prerequisite: None
This course focuses on business law within the context of constitutional rights
and civil law. Topics include legal forms of business organization and ownership,
contract and sales law, government regulation of business, agency and
employment law, and laws relating to business, bankruptcy, finance, and
banking.
1212115 Self-Development and Soft Skills 3-0:3

Pre-requisite: None
This course is designed to help students maximize their potential during their
time at university. It will help them to acquire important skills that are useful and
necessary in life and work place. The course aims to enable students to think
creatively and constructively about personal, academic and career goals.
Students are encouraged to identify what success really means to them and to
plan an effective path towards achieving their aims. The course depends on
structured, reflective and practical activities that develop essential skills and
qualities.
1212217 Financial Management 3-0:3

The purpose of this course is to provide the students with the necessary
information to draw a critical analysis of the financial administration of a
business. Included are; working capital management, risk and return analysis,
time value of money, financial planning, and financial statements analysis.
1212222 Cost Accounting 3-0:3

This course is designed to help students understand what is mean by cost
accounting, accounting for production, cost elements, cost classifications. Also,
students will study how to prepare cost schedules using the different cost
theories, how to allocate factory overhead using application rates, and help
students what is meant by spoilage, waste, defective units, scrap.
1212226 Management Accounting 3-0:3

This course is to help students understand the importance of managerial
accounting in the decision-making process within the organization. Some
selected topics include break–even analysis, static and flexible budgets, relevant
data, performance evaluation and transfer pricing.
1212123 Intermediate Accounting 1 3-0:3

This course focuses on the conceptual framework underlying financial reporting
by business enterprises, the processes by which authoritative accounting
guidelines are promulgated, and the preparation, presentation, interpretation,
and use of financial statements. This course will enable the student to expand
on his/her basic financial accounting skills. An in-depth study of financial
accounting will be covered, with concentration on recognition and measurement
of income. Asset accounting and the application of Generally Accepted
Accounting Principles (GAAP) to financial statements published for external
distribution is also studied.
1212131 Intermediate Accounting 2 3-0:3

This is the second of two Intermediate Accounting courses, which cover the
traditional financial accounting topics as well as recent developments within the
public accounting industry. The first course’s focus was on the asset side of the
balance sheet and the income statement. The course focuses will be on the
liabilities and shareholders’ equity side of the balance sheet as well as any
related income statement items. In particular, we will focus on the accounting
for liabilities, shareholder’s equity, earnings per share, corporate income taxes,
accounting changes and error analysis, statement of cash flows and basic
statement analysis. Examples will be taken from practice and pronouncements
in order to support and illustrate discussions of financial accounting theory.
1212233 Auditing Principles 3-0:3
Auditing is an evaluation of a person, organization, system, process, project or
product. Audits are performed to ascertain the validity and reliability of
information, and provide an assessment of internal control systems. The goal of
an auditing is to express an opinion on the person, organization, system. This
course is designed to help students to understand what is auditing, its types and
types of auditors. In addition, students will study audit reports, professional
ethics, legal liability, audit responsibilities, audit evidence, audit planning,
materiality and risk, and components of internal control.
1212239 Computer Applications in Accounting 2-2:3

Computerized Applications in Accounting is a practical introduction to the
utilization of an integrated accounting package for microcomputers, including
considerations necessary in choosing and implementing a computerized
accounting system. Students learn the differences between manual and
computerized accounting systems and will set up and use integrated
computerized general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory,
depreciation and payroll applications, to maintain accounting records of a
business and produce financial reports including cash flow, horizontal and
vertical analysis.

Prerequisite: Completing 54 credit hours
During the period of Field Training, the students are employed and super-vised
by firms and Academic supervisors. They participate in various types of
Managerial and Financial work in accordance with a plan approved by the
department and the college. A student must complete 180 working hours of
training during regular working hours of the firm. Students are also required to
submit a final report of their training program. Students are able to take this
Course in the Last Year.
Course descriptions – Program Elective Courses
Descriptions of the elective courses are given below:
1212221 Advanced Accounting 3-0:3

This course aims at covering the conceptual and practical aspects of accounting
for some advanced topics in financial accounting and reporting for corporations.
It covers financial accounting for investments, business combinations,
consolidated financial statements and related issues, accounting for foreign
currency transactions and partnerships.
1212228 Governmental Accounting 3-0:3

This course introduces the theory and concepts underlying financial accounting,
control, and reporting in governmental and non-profit organizations. The course
covers fund accounting, budget and control issues, revenue and expense
recognition, and issues of reporting for both government and non-profit entities.
1212235 Financial Statements Analysis 3-0:3
The course aims to provide students with an understanding of the use of the
financial statements and to develop skills in the analysis of financial statements
for economic decision-making. Students will develop expertise in analyzing
financial statements for investments, credit, business and management
decisions. We will also learn how investment professionals and analysts identify
potential opportunities and avoid pitfalls for senior management decision-
making.
212246 Accounting Information System 3-0:3

This course provides basic knowledge of how accounting information systems
function in business organizations. Transactions flowcharting and internal
controls of the revenue, expenditure and conversion cycle are covered in details.
Attention is also focused on rational databases.
1212242 Ethics and Islamic Values in Business 3-0:3

Prerequisite: None
In this course, we try to define Ethics in general and Business Ethics in particular.
We attempt to provide an angle of approach to these questions from both a
Western and Islamic perspective.
The course is structured along three parts. In the first part, we investigate the
etymology and foundations of ethics from Western perspective. In the second
part, we explore the Islamic perspective. The third part looks at some important
ethical issues pertaining to business activities. This part serves to illustrate the
main concepts and theories covered in the first two parts and highlight some of
the most pressing matters of ethics in business today using real case studies (e.g.
Enron, WorldCom, Nestle, Nike …).

The course analyzes organizational behavior through studying individual and
group behavior and their impact on the effectiveness of organizational
performance. The course deals with topics such as individual perception, values
and attitudes, personality development, learning process, leadership and work
pressure.
Diploma in Human Resources Management

Refer to the University catalog in Arabic
Department of Information Technology (IT)
Personnel
Chairperson Emad Abdulaziz
Assistant Professors Emad Abdulaziz, Tarek Elsaka,
Lecturers Jamal Abu Hassan, Ruba Al-Haj, Hanan Nihad,

Ahmad Sabri, Amjed Seliaman, Motasem Alhamdan,
Manal Mohamed
The IT department aims to be a community of students, faculty and staff

centered in the disciplines of information technology, library systems and
electronic archiving. The Department seeks to establish a broad understanding
of both disciplines and to offer the Emirate of Sharjah, UAE, and the region highly
qualified graduates who will serve their community well.
Department Objectives
The department of information technology seeks to:
i. Prepare students to compete effectively in the job market.
ii. Provide graduates with a broad-based IT education to meet the challenges
of the new millennium.
iii. Recruit and retain qualified faculty who are actively pursuing excellence in
education.
iv. Seek and maintain local and international accreditation.
v. Promote cooperation between the Department and the UAE community
including the ICT industry.
Academic Programs
The IT department offers two diploma programs with academic cooperation
from departments:
• Diploma in Information Technology (DIT)
• Diploma in Documentation and Electronic Archiving (DEA)
Diploma in Information Technology (IT)
Program Objectives
The DIT program has the following goals:
1) Prepare students to be qualified for employment in entry-level
positions with government and private sector agencies, which rely on
computer systems to manage information.
2) E quip students with knowledge and skills required to analyze, design,
and implement IT based solutions.
3) Provide students with networks principal knowledge and equip them
with the necessary skills to perform basic computer maintenance.
4) Improve and develop students’ ability to communicate and work
effectively in teams.
5) Motivate students to engage in continuous learning, acquire knowledge
of contemporary issues, trends and emerging technologies in IT to provide
the capabilities for lifelong learning.
Program Outcomes
a) Upon successful completion of the diploma in IT, graduates will:
b) Demonstrate IT knowledge of computing to produce IT based solutions.
c) Demonstrate knowledge to analyze and model small software applications.
d) Design and implement small software applications.
e) Apply skills in IT, graphics and multimedia.
f) Use skills to configure computer hardware and perform basic maintenance.
g) Explain network technology protocols, including structure, communication
architecture and standards.
h) Communicate effectively in Arabic and English.
i) Work effectively in groups to accomplish common goals.
j) Demonstrate appreciation of professional, social and ethical responsibilities
for IT professionals.
Graduates from the DIT program will be prepared to pursue careers in many
fields as well as to seek advanced degrees in related fields. The Program graduate
can work as:
• Computer programmer
• Computer network administrator and technician
• Systems analyst assistant
• Database developer
• Photographic designer
• Computer laboratories administrator and technician
• Web Site Coordinator
• Maintenance Specialist
• Multimedia Lab Technician
• IT Administration Assistant
The DIT core courses are listed in the table below.

1211124 Foundation Math & statistics 3 None
1213114 Introduction to Programming 3 None
1213116 Introduction to Web Design 3 1213110
1213215 Database Applications 3 1213110
1213112 Graphics Applications 3 None
1213113 Basic Computer Organization 3 None
1213212 System Analysis and Design 3 1213219
1213213 Networks 1 3 1213110
1213217 Advanced Web Design 3 1213114+1213116
1213219 Computer Applications 3 1213215 (co-
Development requisite)+ 1213114
1213241 Professional, Social and Ethical 3 Third Semester
Issues in Information Technology
1213295 Graduation Project 3 54 credit hours
accomplished
1213296 Field Training 0 54 credit hours
accomplished
B. Elective Courses
As part of the program for the DIT, the student is required to study 12 credit
hours of program elective courses. Students should select from the following
table with the help of their academic advisor from the program elective courses
what best meet their needs and aspirations.

1213117 Digital Video Manipulation 3 None
1213211 Computer Maintenance 3 1213113
Multimedia Design and 3 1213112
1213214
Applications
Selected Topics in Information 3 Third Semester
1213218
Technology Students
1213244 Introduction to Linux 3 1213213
1213216 Networks 2 3 1213213
1213248 Database Programming 3 1213215
1213246 Programming with C++ 3 1213219
Study Plan
The DIT program encompasses 72 credits hours that are spread over four
semesters and could be completed in two years. The following distribution of
plan.

1211124 Foundation Math & Statistics 3
1213112 Graphics Applications 3
1213113 Basic Computer Organization 3
1213114 Introduction to Programming 3

1211131 ESP for IT 3
1211111 Communication Skills in Arabic 3
1213116 Introduction to Web Design 3
1213213 Network 1 3
1213215 Database Applications 3
1213219 Computer Applications Development 3

Course # Tile CrHrs
1213217 Advanced Web Design 3
1213212 System Analysis and Design 3
Program Elective 3
Program Elective 3
1204113 Man and The Environment 3
1211146 History of The Sciences Among Muslims 3
1213241 Professional, Social and Ethical Issues in Information 3
Technology
1213295 Graduation Project 3
Program Elective 3
Program Elective 3

Prerequisite: None
1213112 Graphic Applications 2-2:3

Prerequisite: None
The course teaches students the techniques used in graphics. The students lean
to manipulate images, photos and pictures. The course also equips students the
skills required to integrate the produced graphics with other applications.
1213113 Basic Computer Organization 2-2:3

Prerequisite: None
This course introduces students to computer systems. Students will learn about
the different hardware components and their functions. In addition, they will
learn how to measure the computer performance and how to assemble the
hardware components to build a complete PC that functions correctly. Students
will learn about systems software functions and types as well as how to install
system software and software applications.
1213114 Introduction to Programming 2-2:3

Prerequisite: None
This course covers introductory concepts in computer programming using Visual
Basic. It focuses on user interfaces; program structure, programming language
syntax and implementation details as well as algorithms are introduced.
Variables, constants, input and output handling, decision and looping constructs
are presented as the core of the course.
1213116 Introduction to Web Design 2-2:3

This course is intended to provide students with the knowledge and skills
necessary for building and evaluating web sites, it covers a range of topics
including basic building blocks of Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), websites
building tools, creating web sites from scratch, presenting information in lists
and tables, adding graphics to websites, changing web pages' layout.
1213215 Database Applications 2-2:3

In this course, the students are introduced to database management systems.
The students will learn how to create tables, queries, forms, reports and
relationships. In addition, they will learn how to write macros to automate
common tasks; and the basics of securing a database.
12113212 System Analysis and Design 2-2:3

Prerequisites: 1213110; 1213215
The course aims at acquainting students with the basic concepts of information
systems analysis and design. Students will learn about the groups of people
involved in systems development and the different methods, tools, and
techniques used in systems analysis and design. In addition, students will study
the different types of system development life cycle and the requirements for
systems in order to design systems. The course also introduces variety of new
software used by analysts, designers to manage projects, analyze and document
systems, design new systems and implement their plans.
1213213 Networks 1 2-2:3

This course introduces the preliminary technologies of the computer networks.
The principles of physical network infrastructure, topologies and media
components are introduced. Building and designing a functional peer-to-peer
network is presented as the main cornerstone of this course. The students will
be introduced to the LAN technologies. The course covers the OSI model and the
TCP/IP suite of protocols. The IP addresses, classes and sub-netting will be
covered. Basic tracing and testing of network connections will be discussed.
1213217 Advanced Web Design 2-2:3

The course presents some essential advanced Web programming topics which
include: interactive web page design and user form manipulation, tools for data
validation, passing data to web pages and web sites, building database
applications using SQL, maintaining application state and session state.
1213219 Computer Applications Development 2-2:3

This course builds on the concepts taught in the course “Introduction to
programming”. The course covers advanced topics in programming such as
arrays, subroutines, strings, multimedia, and advanced controls, in addition data
manipulation in data files and databases. The course introduces students to
develop small Smartphone applications.
1213241 Professional, Social and Ethical Issues in Information

Technology 3-0:3
Prerequisite: Third semester students
This course introduces students to many professional and ethical issues related
to the use of information technology. Topics include different ethical theories,
security vs. privacy and civil liberties, copyright, email and spam, morality of
breaking law, protecting intellectual property, identity theft and professional
ethics.

Prerequisite: Completing 54 credits
In this course, the students will learn how to integrate and present their
knowledge that they have gained throughout their education. In addition, they
will get the ability to identify, formulate and solve a problem and assess
alternative solutions. The project is a team project to improve students’ ability
to work in a team.
1213296 Field Training

This course aims to provide students with practical training, which exposes them
to real life work environments. The training is carried out as a co-op with
governmental agencies and local private industry. The course would help the
students to bridge between the knowledge acquired at the college and real life
work environments. The course leads the students to improve their skills and
help them making career decisions.
1213117 Digital Video Manipulation 2-2:3

Prerequisite: None
This course teaches students how to use applied programs in digital media
manipulation and how to build applications and to modify and manipulation
films and pictures technologically. This course emphasizes to embed video
application from different venders with each other in order to get final product.
1213211 Computer Maintenance 2-2:3

This course teaches students the skills and knowledge necessary to configure,
manage, maintain and troubleshoot computer hardware and software.
1213214 Multimedia Design and Applications 2-2:3

This course defines terms and concepts of multimedia technology. It discusses
several methods for designing effective multimedia applications using 2D and 3D
objects, symbols, motions, sounds and actions scripts.
1213218 Selected Topics in IT 2-2:3

Prerequisite: None
The students will be introduced and have the opportunity to learn more
advanced topics that will add a value to their study. The course covers some
selected topics in a chosen field, which adds an additional knowledge to the
students in one of the computer science fields. The Topic depends on the interest
of the instructor and those of the senior interested students.
1213244 Introduction to Linux 2-2:3

This course provides a hands-on experience study of the Linux operating system.
Topics include open source software, Linux installation and system software,
user and group administration, file system administration, wired and wireless
network configuration, and introduction to shell scripting.
1213216 Networks 2 2-2:3

Based on the concepts introduced in the Networks 1 course, this course
introduces more advanced concepts with emphasis on hands-on experience.
Topics include server installation with DHCP server, how to manage users and
groups, and how to configure clients to join a domain. The students will develop
an understanding of the role of the client/ server model. The students will have
the opportunity to configure an ad-hoc wireless network, and be introduced to
wireless network security. Additional topics will be presented and include: WAN
networks, networks security, networks troubleshooting, and networks
management.
1213248 Database Programming 2-2:3

This course teaches the students SQL programming that is used to develop
relational database applications using Microsoft SQL client/server database.
Concepts to be covered include creating and modifying database tables and This
course introduces students to programming in C++. The course emphasizes
problem solving and includes a lab data using SQL command-line environment.
Additional topics involve creating queries, transaction management, managing
files, file groups, developing Windows and Web applications.
1213246 Programming with C++ 2-2:3

This course introduces students to programming in C++. The course emphasizes
problem solving and includes a lab component. Topics covered includes control
structures, arrays, and functions.
Diploma in Documentation and Electronic Archiving
Program Objectives
The DEA program has the following goals:
1) Prepare students to be qualified for employment in entry-level positions
with government and private sectors agencies, which rely on archiving and
record management.
2) Provide students with an understanding of the archiving field knowledge.
3) Equip students with knowledge and skills required to manage technical
operations in archives.
4) Improve and develop students’ abilities to communicate and work
effectively in teams.
5) Motivate students to engage in continuous learning, acquire knowledge of
contemporary issues, trends and emerging technology in archives to provide
the capabilities for lifelong learning.
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the DEA program, graduates will:
a) Demonstrate knowledge of computing to support technical operations
and services in archives.
b) Demonstrate knowledge to work effectively in archives.
c) Use skills to select, appraise, arrange and describe the archival
materials.
d) Apply skills in evaluation, preservation and restoration processes for
archival materials.
e) Utilize information and communication technology in archives
administration and records management.
f) Communicate effectively in Arabic and English.
g) Work effectively in groups to accomplish common goals.
h) Demonstrate appreciation of professional, social and ethical
responsibilities for archiving professionals.
Graduates from the DEA program will be prepared to pursue careers in many
fields as well as to seek advanced degrees in related fields. The Program graduate
can work as:
• Archives/Archivist
• Community Web Site Coordinator
• Content Manager
• Digital Archivist
• Digital Resources and Systems Specialist
• Electronic Content Manager
• Electronic Resources Officer
• Information Advisor
• Knowledge Resource Specialist
• Website Developer
• Media Specialist
• Reference Archivist
The DEA core courses are listed in the table below.

Introduction to Archives and 3
1213151 None
Records
Archives Administration and 3
1213153 None
Records Management
Selection, Appraisal and 3
1213155 None
Evaluation of Archival Documents
1213152 Archive Services 3 1213151
Introduction to Archiving 3
1213154 1213110
Information Systems
Archive Environment and 3
1213156 1213151
Equipment
Introduction to Web Design and 3
1213158 1213110
Multimedia Practices
Records Arrangement and 3
1213161 1213153
Description 1
1213163 Digital and Electronic Archives 3 1213152
Preservation and Restoration of 3
1213162 1213156
Archival Materials
Archive Legislation and 3
1213164 None
Regulation
1213496 Field Training 0 54 credit hours
accomplished
B. Elective Courses
As part of the program for the DEA, the student is required to study 12 credit
hours of program elective courses. Students should select from the following
table with the help of their academic advisor from the program elective courses
what best meet their needs and aspirations.

1213171 Resources Access and Outreach 3 1213152
1213172 Archive Quality Management 3 None
1213173 Document Management System 3 1213158
Selected Topics in Archive 3
1213174 1213151
Science
1213175 Advanced Issues in Archives 3 1213151
1213176 Information Society 3 None
Records Arrangement and 3
1213177 1213161
Description 2
Study Plan
The DEA program encompasses 72 credits hours that are spread over four
semesters and could be completed in two years. The following distribution of
plan.

1211124 Foundation Math & Statistics 3
1213151 Introduction to Archives and Records 3
1213153 Archives Administration and Records Management 3
Selection, Appraisal and Evaluation of Archival 3
1213155
Documents

1211131 ESP for Archiving 3
1213152 Archive Services 3
1213154 Introduction to Archiving Information Systems 3
1213156 Archive Environment and Equipment 3
1213158 Introduction to Web Design and Multimedia Practices 3
Course # Tile CrHrs
1213161 Records Arrangement and Description 1 3
1213163 Digital and Electronic Archives 3
Program Elective 3
Program Elective 3

1204113 Man and The Environment 3
1211146 History of The Sciences Among Muslims 3
1213162 Preservation and Restoration of Archival Materials 3
1213164 Archive Legislation and Regulation 3
Program Elective 3
Program Elective 3

Prerequisite: None
1213151 Introduction to Archives and Records 3-0:3

Prerequisite: None
This course will introduce the basic theories, methodologies and most significant
problems relating to archives. It also provides a survey of principles and practices
that archivists and records’ managers apply. It will discuss nature of
documentation and recordkeeping in contemporary society and different types
of institutions with responsibility for records. It introduces the different types of
archives (current, middle and historical) and their role. It also provides an
overview of the new trends in archives and record management.
1213153 Archives Administration and Records Management 2-2:3

Prerequisite: None
The course provides students with the different types of traditional and digital
records and its life cycle. It equips students with the knowledge and skills
required to identify the basic principles and practices of archives administration
and records management. It highlights also the importance and roles of archives
in the modern institutions. It teaches students the skills required to apply the
basic operations of archives administration and records management.
1213155 Selection, Appraisal and Evaluation of Archival Documents 2-2:3

Prerequisite: None
This course introduces students with the basic technical operations of archives.
It provides the knowledge and skills required to apply the selection and appraisal
of archival materials. It provides the theories, practices, rules, standers, policies
and plans of each operation. It highlights also some of ethical and social issues
related to the archival environment.
1213152 Archive Services 2-2:3

This course introduces students with the different types of archival information
materials and their usage in making decisions in the related organizations. It also
enables students to identify the different types of archival information services
and its importance. It equips students with the knowledge and skills to recognize
the basic information needs of archives’ users. In addition, it provides students
with the ability to apply and assess the different levels and types of archival
information services.
1213154 Introduction to Archiving Information Systems 2-2:3

This course deals with archiving information system. It provides students with
the required knowledge of components, types and concepts of archives
information system. It also hands students on the basic skills required to use the
functions and services of archival information systems. It provides students with
the basic criteria to be used in selection and evaluation of archiving software.
The course introduces students with the current issues and standards of
archiving information models and systems.
1213156 Archive Environment and Equipment 2-2:3

This course deals with the basic components and equipment required for
establishing archive units. It highlights the specifications and standards of
archive equipment and environment. It provides students with the basic
knowledge and required skills to deal with the traditional and modern archiving
hardware. It equips students with the abilities of applying and assessing the
safety and security standards of the archive work environment. It also describes
a range of social and legal issues for archive environment and equipment.
1213158 Introduction to Web Design and Multimedia Practices 2-2:3

This course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary required
for building web sites. It covers a range of topics including websites building
tools, creating web sites from scratch, presenting information in lists and tables,
adding graphics to websites, changing web pages' layout. It defines terms and
the concepts of multimedia technology. Various hardware and software used in
are described and discussed throughout the course. It also discusses several
methods for designing effective multimedia products using specific software
applications.
1213161 Records Arrangement and Description 1 2-2:3

This course provides students with the theoretical and methodological
knowledge necessary for the arrangement and description of archival
documents. It provides students with principles and practices that archivists and
records managers apply. It also provides issues of describing, arranging archival
materials. It highlights the profession usage of international standers and rules
for describing and arranging archival materials such as: ISAD, ISAAR and ISDF. In
addition, it provides the basics of classification plans applied in archives.
1213163 Digital and Electronic Archives 2-2:3

This course provides students with an understanding of the basic concepts,
elements, goals, terminologies and types of digital and electronic archives. It
teaches students how to deal with, plan, design and implement a digital archive
collection. It also trains students on how to use digital archive technologies to be
familiar with the underlying issues of digital archiving. Students will be exposed
to the ethical and legal issues in digital archives.
1213162 Preservation and Restoration of Archival Materials 2-2:3

This course provides students with the basic knowledge and skills required for
applying and practicing preservation and restoration operations in archives. It
highlights the issues related to preservation and restoration such as tools, rules,
equipment's, standers and strategic plans. It equips students with the ability to
deal with preservation in the digital age. It also provides students with the basic
criteria for the evaluation and preservation of electronic records.
1213164 Archive Legislation and Regulation 3-0:3
Prerequisite: None
This course introduces students to an understanding of the laws, legalization and
regulations concerning archives and archives profession. It provides students
with the basics standards of the safety and security in the archive environment.
It highlights the basic professional and ethical practices related to the work of
the information institutions. It also provides students with the UAE laws, policies
and regulations which stated the archive organizations.
1213496 Field Training

This course aims to provide students with practical training, which exposes them
to real life work environments. The training is carried out as a co-op with
governmental agencies and local private industry. The course would help the
students to bridge between the knowledge acquired at the college and real life
work environments. The course leads the students to improve their skills and
help them making career decisions.
1213171 Resources Access and Outreach 2-2:3

This course deals with the importance and usage of information, information
sources, information depositories, search engines and knowledge assets. It
clarifies their roles in making decision-making and informatics problem solving
in the modern life. It trains students on the required skills related to formalizing
keywords and ontology. It provides students with the skills to explore and
customize their information needs.
1213172 Archive Quality Management 2-2:3

Prerequisite: None
This course provides students with the basic terminology of quality
management. It equips students with the knowledge and practices related to
fundamentals, principles, goals and functions of quality management in archives.
It trains students also on the usage of total quality management tools. In
addition, it provides students with standards and criteria required to assess
quality management in archives.
1213173 Document Management System 2-2:3

This course deals with issues in Document Management System (DMS). It
provides students with the required knowledge of components, types and
concepts of DMS. It also hands students on the basic skills required to use the
functions and services of DMS. It provides students with the basic criteria to be
used in selection and evaluation of DMS. The course introduces students with
the current issues and standards of DMS.
1213174 Selected Topics in Archive Science 2-2:3

The course covers some selected topics, which add an additional knowledge to
the students in the archives and record management fields. Each topic contains
advanced features of a related topic that the students studied before with a
particular emphasis on the practical part of that topic. In addition, the course
provides students with the opportunity to learn more interested topics that will
add a value to their knowledge.
1213174 Selected Topics in Archive Science 2-2:3

The course covers some selected topics, which add an additional knowledge to
the students in the archives and record management fields. Each topic contains
advanced features of a related topic that the students studied before with a
particular emphasis on the practical part of that topic. In addition, the course
provides students with the opportunity to learn more interested topics that will
add a value to their knowledge.
1213175 Advanced Issues in Archives (Cloud Computing and Services,

Meta Data… 2-2:3
The course covers some advanced issues that add an additional knowledge to
the students in the fields of archives such as: digital rights management, digital
management, electronic resources, Cloud Archiving Services, E-Publishing,
metadata, XML, AJAX, Networks, Open Source Software, ISO, EAD, ISAD, UAE
Federal Archives Laws, and others. Each topic contains advanced details of a
related topic that students studied before with a particular emphasis on the
practical part of that topic. The course provides students with the opportunity
to learn advanced topics that will add a value to their knowledge.
1213176 Information Society 2-2:3

Prerequisite: None
This course provides the terminologies, goals, importance and functions of
information society. It highlights current issues, standards and applications of
information society. It focuses also on practices related to E-Applications and E-
Contents. It gives students the ability to recognize the main players in the
knowledge and information society.
1213177 Records Arrangement and Description 2 2-2:3
This course provides students with the advanced terms and definitions necessary
for the advanced arrangement and description of archival documents. It
provides students with archives’ related standards and guidelines, which provide
guidance for preparing archival authority records that, provide descriptions of
entities (corporate bodies, persons and families) associated with the creation
and maintenance of archives. It also highlights the international standards and
rules for describing and arranging digital archival materials. In addition, it
provides advanced classification plans that applied in archives.
Department of Law
Personnel
Chairperson Safwan Maqsood Khaleel
Professor Mohammed Sulaiman AL Ahmed (Visiting)
Assistant Professors Safwan Maqsood Khaleel, Omar Abdel Majeed

Musbih, Sinan Al Shattnawi, Hafidh Jaafar Ibrahim
Ismaeel, Abu baker Ahmed Utheman, Fatma
Hamdan Rashed Al-Dhanhani, Yassine Ahmad Saroor
Al Qudah, Karima Karim
Lecturers Fatima M. Abdulla, Waleed M. AL Saadi
Mission
To provide the labor market with the appropriate technical and capable skills and
right qualifications (diploma), the aim of which is to match skills with labor
market needs with technical support jobs within the legal and commercial
institutions in UAE and abroad.
Objectives
1) To provide students with the basic knowledge of law and its various domains
2) To equip students with the necessary problem-solving skills
3) To encourage an environment of creative and critical thinking
4) To attain collaboration and teamwork skills for better results within the
scope of local habits and beliefs
Academic Programs
➢ Professional Diploma in Law
Professional Diploma in Law

Refer to the University catalog in Arabic
Department of Health and Medical Sciences (HMSC)
Mission
The Department of Health and Medical Sciences seeks to provide the labor
market with university-qualified and technically trained graduates who could
undertake associate technical jobs in the fields of public health, supporting
medical sciences and health care.
Objectives
The Department of Health and Medical Sciences seeks to:
1) Equip students with sufficient knowledge in the fields of dental
laboratory technology, pharmacy assistant, environmental health and safety
as well as food safety.
2) Prepare well-educated and trained graduates whose qualifications
would meet the requirements of the labor market in the fields of dental
laboratory technology, pharmacy assistant, environmental health and safety
as well as food safety.
3) Enable students to acquire an understanding of personal, professional
and ethical responsibilities towards the profession and towards society.
4) Adopt the latest teaching approaches in relation to health and medical
sciences.
5) Recruit competent and well-trained faculty members who are ready to
grow, exchange ideas and respond to students’ needs in the most efficient
way.
Academic Programs
The Department of Health and Medical Sciences offers the following programs:
• Diploma in Food safety
• Diploma in Environmental Health & Safety
Diploma in Food Safety
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of the FS program, students will be able to:
a) Assess the basic components of the food safety system.
b) Apply the principles of food hygiene and safety with an emphasis on
operational hygiene controls and systems; particularly, Hazard Analysis and
Critical Control Point (HACCP).
c) Recognize food – borne diseases, including meat and milk- borne
diseases.
d) Recommend methods to protect public health in matters related to
food facility design and equipment.
e) Select methods of food processing and preservation techniques.
f) Apply the general principles of the laboratory techniques used in the
detection and identification of food-borne microorganisms.
g) Suggest methods of prevention and control of insects and rodents that
are of public health concern.
h) Determine the sources of contamination of food, in general, and in
meat and milk, in particular, and list the methods of their examination and
control.
i) Inspect food facilities and industries and prepare required inspection
reports.
j) Communicate with peers, other team members and the public
k) Employ ethical and professional responsibilities
The graduate of the FS diploma may seek career opportunities in:
• Public Health
• Food Inspection laboratories
• Private and General Food Industries and Establishments
• The field of health secretariats and municipal and village clusters
• The technical monitoring of food in hospitals, hotels and restaurants
The Food Safety program requirement courses are listed in the table below.

1204210 Environmental Legislation 3 1204220
1204211 Water and wastewater Sanitation 3 1204220
1204212 Occupational Health and Safety 3 1204220
1204213 Health education 3 -
1204320 Vector Control 3 -
Sciences
1204221 Epidemiology and Biostatistics 3 -
1204311 Food Processing 3 -
1204321 Food Quality and Safety 3 -
1204322 Meat Quality and Safety 4 1204311
1204323 Dairy Sanitation 3 1204311
1204324 Food Waste Management 3 1204311
1204325 Graduation Project 3 -
1204425 Field Training 0 -
Study Plan
The Diploma program in Food Safety encompasses 72 credits hours that are
spread over four semesters and could be completed in two years. The following

1213111 Computer Skills 3 -
1212115 Self-Development and Soft Skills 3 -
1211135 ESP for Heath and Medicine1 3 -
1204110 Intro. to Medical and Health Sciences 1 -
Disciplines
1204111 General Biology 2 -
1204112 General Chemistry 3 -
1204213 Health Education 3 -

12131151Internet and Comp. Applications 3 1213111
1211111 Communication Skills in Arabic 3 -
Sciences
1204321 Food Quality and Safety 3 -

1211212 Islamic Culture 3 -
1204211 Water &wastewater Sanitation 3 1204220
1204212 Occupational Health &Safety 3 1204220
1204311 Food Processing 3 -

1211121 Foundation Math 3 -
1204120 General Microbiology 2 -
1204322 Meat Quality and Safety 4 1204311
1204323 Dairy Sanitation 3 1204311
1204324 Food Waste Management 3 1204311
Course Descriptions – Program requirements
1204221 Epidemiology and Biostatistics 3-0-0:3

Prerequisite: None
This course enables students to understand the principles of epidemiology in
terms of disease causation, investigation and control, as well as the basics of
biostatistics.
1204110 Introduction to Medical and Health Sciences Disciplines 1-0-0:1

Prerequisite: None
This course introduces diploma students to the disciplines covered by the
colleges of Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy and Health Sciences. It helps them to
begin using learning resources and develop skills for self-learning. The course
also involves visits to related labs, fields and clinical sites.
1204111 General Biology 2-0-0:2

Prerequisite: None
This course discusses the basics of human cytology, anatomy, and histology as
well as the different systems and organs. It also draws on the relationship of man
with his environment and introduces the concept of evolution.
1204112 General chemistry 2-3-0:3

Prerequisite: None
This course reviews the basic facts, concepts, and terminology of chemistry that
are essential to the understanding of biological and medical phenomena. It
covers topics such as measurement in chemistry, atomic structure and periodic
table, chemical bonding, chemical formula, masses, moles, chemical reactions,
and chemical equations.
This course serves as an introduction to microbiology. It deals with the
identification and control of microbial growth in hospitals, clinics, and the
environment, drug resistance, as well as the distribution and impact of
microorganisms on health and on the well-being of humans, animals and plants.
1204220 Introduction to Environmental Health Sciences 3-0-0:3

environmental health issues. It covers a variety of topics, including air and water
pollution, waste management and hazardous wastes, food safety, and
occupational hazards. Control measures are also discussed within the overall
context of sustainable development.
1204210 Environmental Legislation 2-0-3:3

This course helps students to develop an awareness of the mechanics of the legal
system. It discusses the types, origin, and purpose of national and international
law.

This course enables students to understand the importance of water quality to
the environmental health status and to appreciate the administrative framework
for the protection of eater sources. It discusses the characteristics and sources
of drinking water as well as the sources of water pollution and the different
treatment systems available for dealing with wastewater, including principles,
types, appropriateness, and design.

safety with an emphasis on the recognition, evaluation, and control of hazards
and risks found in the working environment. It also covers protective equipment
and safety auditing.
1204213 Health Education 3-0-0:3

Prerequisite: None
This course helps students to improve their knowledge and skills in
communicating with individual and groups in order to identify their needs for
health nutritional education. It also trains them to plan and deliver suitable
health education sessions.
Prerequisite: None
This course introduces vectors of public health significance. It discusses life
history, health significance, and the methods of identifying the encountered
pests. It also covers the current chemical, physical and biological control
methods.
1204310 Food Microbiology 2-3-0:3

This course provides an overview of the laboratory techniques used in the
detection, enumeration and identification of food-related microorganisms. It
deals with basic microbiological safety procedures, aseptic techniques, sample
collection, proper plating methods and isolation techniques. It also places special
emphasis on the sampling of a variety of foods and food contact surfaces.
1204311 Food Processing 2-0-3:3

Prerequisite: None
This course addresses a wide range of food processing and preservation
techniques relative to the survival and growth of microorganisms in foods. It
covers potentially hazardous food and the legislation pertaining to commercial
food industry.
1204321 Food Quality and Safety 2-0-3:3

Prerequisite: None
This course enables students to understand the causes of food-borne disease
and the methods by which it can be prevented. It discusses the principles of food
hygiene and safety as well as their application in insuring a safe supply. A special
emphasis is also placed on operational hygiene controls and systems, including
HACCP.
1204322 Meat Quality and Safety 2-3-3:4

This course enables the students to know about meat sources of contamination,
the methods of their examination, control, and safe handling, as well as meat-
borne diseases.
1204323 Dairy Sanitation 2-3-0:3

This course enables students to know about milk sources of contamination, the
methods of their examination, control, and safe handling, as well as and milk-
borne diseases.
1204324 Food Waste Management 2-0-3:3
This course enables students to know the sources of food waste and the methods
of their treatment and control.

Prerequisite: None
This course focuses on the application and integration of the knowledge and
skills acquired throughout the program. Students have to evaluate a selected
food establishment in Sharjah and propose alternative solutions.
1204326 Field Training 0-0-0:0

Prerequisite: None
This course helps students to gain the experience of working in a professional
environment as a team member. Students will have the opportunity to utilize
and develop the competencies they have acquired in their academic courses.
Diploma in Environmental Health and Safety (EHS)
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, the students will be able to:
a) Assess the basic components of Environmental Health and Safety
system.
b) Recognize agents in the general environmental and workplace that
may affect human health.
c) Predict the health effects on the air and work- environment pollutants.
d) Monitor pollutants in the environment and work- environment
individually or as a member of an environmental health team.
e) Suggest control measures for the air and work environment hazards.
f) Collect and analyze water and wastewater samples for common
pollutants.
g) Predict the impact of water pollutants on human health.
h) Predict the impact of solid waste on human health.
i) Inspect work environment and prepare related inspection reports.
j) Communicate with peers, other team members and public.
k) Employ ethical and professional responsibilities.
The graduate of the EHS diploma may seek career opportunities in:
• The Ministry of Labor
• The Ministry of Health
• Oil companies
• Ports and Customs Enforcement
• Airline and shipping
• Universities and research centers
• International environmental organizations
• Engineering and investment projects
• Environmental health departments in the municipalities
The Environmental Health and Safety program requirement courses are listed in
the table below.

1204211 Water and wastewater Sanitation 3 1204220
1204212 Occupational Health and Safety 3 1204220
1204220 Introduction to Environmental 3 1204110
Health Sciences
1204429 Principles of air pollution 3 1204112
1204420 General Physics 3 -
1204428 Solid Waste Management 4 1204220
1204422 Physical Hazards 3 1204212
1204423 Environmental Sampling and 3 1204212
Analysis
1204425 Field Training 0 -
1204427 Principles of Organic Chemistry 3 1204112
Study Plan
The Diploma program in Environmental Health and safety encompasses 72
credits hours that are spread over four semesters and could be completed in two
years. The following distribution of courses by semester facilitates student’s
1212115 Self-Development and Soft Skills 3 -
1213135 ESP for Heath and Medicine1 3 -
1204110 Intro. to Medical and Health Sciences 1 -
Disciplines
1204111 General Biology 2 -
1204112 General Chemistry 3 -
1204213 Health Education 3

12131151 Internet and Comp. Applications 3 1213111
1211111 Communication Skills in Arabic 3 -
Sciences
1204221 Epidemiology &Biostatistics 3 -
1204420 General Physics 3 -
1204427 Principles of Organic Chemistry 3 1204112
Sciences

1211212 Islamic Culture 3 -
1204211 Water &wastewater Sanitation 3 1204220
1204212 Occupational Health &Safety 3 1204220
1204429 Principles of Air Pollution 3 -

1211121 Foundation Math 3 -
1204120 General Microbiology 2 -
1204428 Solid Waste Management 4 1204220
1204422 Physical Hazards 3 1204212
1204423 Environmental Sampling and Analysis 3 1204212
Course descriptions – Program requirements
The required courses offered by the Health and Medical Sciences department –
Environmental Health program are described below.
1204110 Introduction to Medical and Health Sciences Disciplines 1-0-0:1

Prerequisite: None
This course introduces diploma students to the disciplines covered by the
colleges of Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy and Health Sciences. It helps them to
begin using learning resources and develop skills for self-learning. The course
also involves visits to related labs, fields and clinical sites.
1204111 General Biology 2-0-0:2

Prerequisite: None
This course discusses the basics of human cytology, anatomy, and histology as
well as the different systems and organs. It also draws on the relationship of man
with his environment and introduces the concept of evolution.
1204112 General chemistry 2-3-0:3

Prerequisite: None
This course reviews the basic facts, concepts, and terminology of chemistry that
are essential to the understanding of biological and medical phenomena. It
covers topics such as measurement in chemistry, atomic structure and periodic
table, chemical bonding, chemical formula, masses, moles, chemical reactions,
and chemical equations.

This course serves as an introduction to microbiology. It deals with the
identification and control of microbial growth in hospitals, clinics, and the
environment, drug resistance, as well as the distribution and impact of
microorganisms on health and on the well-being of humans, animals and plants.
1204220 Introduction to Environmental Health Sciences 3-0-0:3

environmental health issues. It covers a variety of topics, including air and water
pollution, waste management and hazardous wastes, food safety, and
occupational hazards. Control measures are also discussed within the overall
context of sustainable development
1204210 Environmental Legislation 2-0-3:3

This course helps students to develop an awareness of the mechanics of the legal
system. It discusses the types, origin, and purpose of national and international
law.
1204221 Epidemiology and Biostatistics 3-0-0:3

Prerequisite: None
This course will enable students to understand the principles of epidemiology in
terms of disease causation, investigation and control, as well as the basics of
biostatistics.

This course enables students to understand the importance of water quality to
the environmental health status and to appreciate the administrative framework
for the protection of eater sources. It discusses the characteristics and sources
of drinking water as well as the sources of water pollution and the different
treatment systems available for dealing with wastewater, including principles,
types, appropriateness, and design.

safety with an emphasis on the recognition, evaluation, and control of hazards
and risks found in the working environment. It also covers protective equipment
and safety auditing.
1204213 Health Education 3-0-0:3

Prerequisite: None
This course helps students to improve their knowledge and skills in
communicating with individual and groups in order to identify their needs for
health nutritional education. It also trains them to plan and deliver suitable
health education sessions.

Prerequisite: None
This course introduces vectors of public health significance. It discusses life
history, health significance, and the methods of identifying the encountered
pests. It also covers the current chemical, physical and biological control
methods.
1204420 General Physics 2-3-0:3

Prerequisite: None
The course covers a variety of topics, including the system of units, physical
quantities, basic mechanics, dynamics, energy and matter, electromagnetic
radiation, electricity and magnetism, basic modern physics, as well as heat and
temperature.
1204427 Principles of Organic Chemistry 2-3-0:3

This course covers the classification of organic compounds; the chemical bonds,
nomenclature of aliphatic and aromatic compounds, saturated hydrocarbons;
unsaturated hydrocarbons, alcohols, phenols, ethers, and thiols. It also deals
with aldehydes and ketones, carboxylic acids and their derivatives, as well as
amines and amides. In addition to this, the course includes an introduction to
carbohydrates and proteins.
1204429 Principles of Air Pollution 2-3-0:3

Prerequisite: None
This course enables students to understand the importance of air quality to
environmental health status. Major emphasis is placed on emission sources,
types of pollutants sources, as well as air pollution monitoring and control
techniques.
1204428 Solid Waste Management 3-0-3:4

This course enables students to understand the environmental and public health
significance of waste reduction. It discusses the collection, transfer and disposal
of solid and hazardous wastes are in addition to several waste management
strategies.
1204322 Physical Hazards 2-0-3:3

This course enables students to understand the effects of exposure to noise,
heat, light and radiation. It emphasizes the analytical and quantitative
techniques employed in environmental monitoring and control.
1204423 Environmental Sampling and Analysis 1-3-3:3

The course introduces the basic concepts and applications of different sampling
methods and instrumental as well as analytical techniques used in the
environmental field.

Prerequisite: None
This course focuses on the application and integration of the knowledge and
skills acquired throughout the program. Students have to evaluate a selected
food establishment in Sharjah and propose alternative solutions.
1204425 Field Training 0-0-0:0

Prerequisite: None
This course helps students to gain the experience of working in a professional
environment as a team member. Students will have the opportunity to utilize
and develop the competencies they have acquired in their academic courses.
Diploma in Building Technology and Constructions
Program Overview
Building and Construction Technology is one of the most solicited specializations
in the labor market in the Emirate of Sharjah, as revealed by the survey
conducted by Community College recently. It is expected to contribute in
preparing graduates for technical employment in many areas. The Diploma in
Building and Construction Technology, which is offered by the Community
College at the University of Sharjah, prepares graduates to join the construction
industry’s workforce in the UAE and the region as qualified persons. The diploma
graduates may seek job opportunities in the construction projects in both public
and private sectors. The Program graduates can work as assistant engineer, site
construction supervisor, construction superintendent, supervisor, quality
control inspector, construction safety officer, cost estimator and quantity
surveyor.
In order to obtain a Diploma in Building and Construction Technology, students

are required to complete 29 courses, with 72 credit hours, 45 of which are
Program Requirements credit hours. The diploma focuses on practical and
technical expertise. Each student is to undertake six weeks of training. The
training is to be carried out in public and/or private organizations under a field
trainer and in coordination with an academic supervisor.
Program Objectives
The Building and Construction Technology program at the University of Sharjah
will produce graduates who:
i.Become qualified, skilled graduates who are able to improve the quality of
the building construction industry.
ii.Learn how to apply various engineering systems in both public and private
sectors in terms of the different structural and electromechanical sub-
systems of buildings.
iii.Learnhow to read and interpret engineering drawings of a project for the
various structural and electromechanical sub-systems of buildings.
iv.Learn how to apply various related computer software applications.
v.Learn how to use different methods in the inspection of buildings.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of the Building and Construction Technology program,
students will be able to:
a) Identify different methods for quality control and inspection of building
construction projects.
b) Apply knowledge of building technology in the real world.
c) Perform various duties in building projects, both in public and private
sectors.
d) Prepare shop drawings of various related projects.
e) Improve the quality of building construction projects with a focus on
efficiency, safety and quality assurance.
f) Understand the professional and ethical responsibilities associated with
the profession technologies.
g) Use modern applications in the field of building construction.
The diploma graduates may seek job opportunities in the construction projects
in both public and private sectors. The Program graduates can work as:
• Assistant engineer,
• Site construction supervisor,
• Construction superintendent, foreman,
• Quality control inspector, construction safety officer,
• Cost estimator,
• Quantity surveyor.
The Building and Construction Technology program core courses are listed in the
table below.

1205111 Engineering Mathematics 3 1211124
1205112 Engineering Mechanics 3 1211124
1205113 Engineering Drawing 3 None
1205114 Surveying I 3 1205113
1205115 Soil Mechanics 3 1205112
1205116 Construction Materials 3 1205112
Fluid Mechanics and
1205117 3 1211112
Thermodynamics
1205121 Construction Methods 3 1205116
1205122 Building Structural Systems 3 1205112
Contracts, Specifications, Cost
1205123 Estimation, and Quantity 3 1205121
Surveying
1205124 Construction Safety Management 3 1205121
Building Electrical and
1205125 3 1205117
Mechanical Systems
Construction Project
1205126 3 1205121
Management
Construction Quality Control &
1205127 3 1205116
Inspection
1205295 Graduation Project 3 Last Semester
Summer of Last
Year
Study Plan
The program of Diploma in Building and Construction Technology encompasses
72 credits hours that are spread over four semesters and could be completed in
two years. The following distribution of courses by semester facilitates student’s

1212140 ESP for Civil Engineering 3
1211124 Foundation Math & statistics 3
1205112 Engineering Mechanics 3
1205114 Surveying I 3
1205113 Engineering Drawing 3

1202199 Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship 3
1205111 Engineering Mathematics 3
1205115 Soil Mechanics 3
1205116 Construction Materials 3
1205117 Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics 3

Course # Tile CrHrs
Elective University Requirement 3
1205125 Building Electrical & Mechanical Systems 3
1205121 Building Methods 3
1205122 Building Structural Systems 3
1205126 Construction Project Management 3

Elective University Requirement 3
1205124 Construction Safety Management 3
Contracts, Specifications, Cost Estimation, and 3
1205123
Quantity Surveying
1205127 Construction Quality Control & Inspection 3
Course descriptions – Program requirements

Prerequisite: None
1205111 Engineering Mathematics 3-0:3

This course introduces students to fundamental math. Topics included are
calculus: Limits and continuity, differentiation, applications of derivatives in
optimization, integration, series, and introduction to linear algebra, and
solutions of linear equations.
1205112 Engineering Mechanics 3-0:3

Principles of statics, resultants, reactions, and equilibrium forces, stress and
strain relationships and various types of loading of structural members.
1205113 Engineering Drawing 1-4:3

Prerequisite: None
Drawing instruments and their use, lettering, geometric construction. Freehand
drawing orthographies, isometric projections, sketching and sectioning.
Introduction to descriptive geometry, perspective drawing, engineering
applications, computer graphics, CAD applications.
1205114 Surveying I 2-2:3

Basic surveying operations and computations. Theories of errors and their
analysis. Tape and distance measurements (Electronic-distance measurement
and Total Stations). Leveling and vertical measurements. Angle and directional
measurement (Theodolite and Total Station). Horizontal and vertical control
systems; coordinate systems and point determination. Surveys of the public
lands (Cadastral systems) and specifications of cadastral design. Legislative
framework of cadaster in UAE.
1205116 Construction Materials 2-2:3

Topics included are Classification of building materials; composition and
mechanical properties of materials. Portland cement: types and manufacture of
cement, fine and coarse aggregates, admixtures; mixing; transportation, casting,
hydration and finishing of fresh concrete; properties of hardened concrete and
testing; Steel: manufacturing, properties, and testing; other construction
materials: Masonry/Block; Wood; Plastics; and Asphalt.
1205115 Soil Mechanics 2-2:3

This course presents an overview of soil as a construction material using both
analysis and testing procedures. Topics include soil weight-volume relationships,
classification systems, compaction, permeability, stresses, introduction to
foundations, bearing capacity and settlement. Hands-on-training on some basic
soil tests will be provided in the Soil Mechanics Laboratory.
1205117 Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics 3-0:3
The first part of the course is to introduce students to fluid mechanics: properties
of fluids, fluid statics, fluid pressure, buoyancy and flow concept of fluid systems.
The second part of the course is to introduce students to thermodynamics
properties, first and second law of thermodynamics, heat transfer and radiation,
and heat transfer in building.
1205121 Construction Methods 2-2:3

This course will cover construction methods and processes, equipment,
earthmoving, compaction, and excavation of civil engineering construction
projects. It provides students with knowledge of the different types of structural
buildings, their components, and methods of construction with emphasis on
foundations, framing, bricks, masonry, floors, roofs, and stairs. Additional topics
covered construction technology of concrete: cast-in-place concrete and the
different casting and formwork techniques.
1205122 Building Structural Systems 3-0:3

Classification of structures; loads; truss analysis, internal loadings in structures,
shear and moment diagrams for beams and frames; deflections; introduction to
methods of analysis of statically indeterminate structures; Structural design
fundamentals; basic design of steel and concrete structure.
1205124 Construction Safety Management 3-0:3

Topics included are construction accidents and their causes; human factors in
construction safety; safety programs; government regulations, safety hazard
assessment; hazard causes and prevention; construction jobsite hazards.
1205123 Contracts, Specifications, Quantity Surveying, and Cost

Estimation 3-0:3
Students will also be introduced to preparation of contracts, specifications and
standards pertinent to buildings and construction materials. It also covers
performing quantity surveying and bill of quantities of major buildings works:
excavations, concrete, reinforced steel, lumber, masonry, tiles, plastering,
sanitary, and painting. The course also covers cost estimation techniques.
1205125 Building Electrical & Mechanical Systems 3-0:3

This course is an overview of the electrical and mechanical systems of buildings.
Topics included are power and lighting distribution, motor controls, alarm
systems, telephone, computer systems, and energy management. Mechanical
systems reviewed include HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing and fire protection.
Electrical and mechanical building codes are studied as well as indoor air quality,
communications, life safety and security systems.
1205126 Construction Project Management 3-0:3

This course studies the concepts, issues and approaches important in effectively
managing construction projects. Topics include project selection, project
planning, negotiation, budgeting, scheduling, resource allocation, project
control, project auditing and project termination.
1205127 Construction Quality Control & Inspection 3-0:3

This course is designed to introduce students to quality and assurance and
control techniques in construction. The student will learn about the Quality
control as governed by the job inspector, contractor, architect-engineer, and
governmental agencies and requirements. It also provides an introduction to the
field of building inspection, codes and standards and their relation to quality
control.

Prerequisite: Last semester
The graduation project aims to assure that the student is able to apply, analyze,
synthesize, and evaluate information and communicate significant knowledge,
understanding and skills of engineering technology issues. In addition, students
will be provided with the required knowledge to make the research and develop
the application that achieves the goals of the graduation project. Each study will
have three major components: Proposal, written report and oral presentation.

Prerequisite: Summer of Last Year
During the period of Field Training, the students are employed and supervised
by firms and academic supervisors. They participate in various types of
engineering work in accordance with a plan approved by the department and
the college. A student must complete 180 working hours of training during
regular working hours of the firm. Students are also required to submit a final
report of their training program. Students are able to take this course in the last
year.
Department of Basic Sciences
Personnel
Chairperson Mokdad Frioui
Assistant Professors Mokdad Frioui, Abdelhakim Meslem, Khaled Besbes
Lecturers Abdelmonim Ali Ibrahim, Fatima Al-Omar, Ahmed Al

Samarrai, Ala Omar Said
Mission
The very core function of the Department of Basic Sciences (DBS) is that one of
service for First-Year Students. It serves the need of post-secondary population
who wish to further their studies either for academic or career purposes. DBS
distinctive character as the hub for various departments within the Community
College (Arabic, Mathematics, Statistics, Islamic Culture, as well as English for
Specific Purposes: Law, Human Resources and Information Technology) makes it
one of the most highly valuable departments. While the DBS does not award any
qualifications (diploma), it’s task and purpose transcends everything else. Its
versatile academic nature and diverse educational mission makes DBS the
ultimate factor for cross-departmental collaboration and thus the fulcrum of the
Community College’s scope and aspiration.
Objectives
The Department of Basic Sciences seeks to:
1) Improve the career education of diploma students.
2) Provide students with the quintessential academic learning system in
various disciplines of basic sciences.
3) Further students’ ambition and hopes to continue their studies at higher
levels
4) Enhance students’ academic skills and maintain their professional
development.
5) Furnish students with the knowledge and education they require to
complete their tertiary education if they wish to do so.
Academic Programs
The department does not provide any program. It is a service department.
College of Sciences
College of Sciences

Madjid Merabti Dean
Manar Abu Talib Assistant-Dean

Mustafa Snoubra Administration and Financial Coordinator
Amal Hamza Administrative Assistant
Contact Information
College of Science Building, M2-201
University City
Sharjah, UAE
00971-6-5050 225
www.sharjah.ac.ae
Accreditation
All programs offered in the College of Sciences are accredited by MOE.
History
The College of Sciences was established in 1997 as part of the College of Arts and
Sciences. In recognition of the growing needs of the national and international
job markets and scientific communities for graduates in various basic and applied
sciences such as Computer Sciences, Applied Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
and Applied Biology, the College was officially split from the Arts and Sciences in
September 2008 and was named as the College of Sciences, and since has
emerged as a major college in the University of Sharjah.
The College of Sciences provides high quality education that enables its students
to meet the changing needs of the national as well as the international job
markets. Graduates of College of Sciences can find job opportunities in a wide
range of industries, government institutions and organization, factories, oil
companies, and various industries, research as well as monitoring laboratories
such as food control and health authority, environmental agencies, power and
electricity authorities, hospitals, security and military centers, as well as
academic institutions.
The College of Sciences currently comprises five departments:

1) Computer Science
2) Chemistry
3) Applied Physics & Astronomy
4) Mathematics
5) Applied Biology
The study plan for each of these departments requires the successful completion
of 123-129 credit hours over a period of four years. The College accepts students
graduating from scientific tracks in high schools with a minimum average of 70%.
In addition, the College of Sciences provides service courses to various
departments in other colleges in the University. Such courses are in basic
sciences as Physics for Medical Sciences, Physics for Health Sciences, Physics I
and II for Engineering, Chemistry for Medical and Health Sciences Students,
Information Technology, General Biology for Civil Engineering and many others,
like Astronomy and Space Science as a university requirement. In fact, the
College offers over 500 sections / year to students of other colleges.
The College collaborates with Center for Continuing Education and Community
Service in providing short courses in ICDL, Radiation Safety and Protection,
Programming, etc.
In order to accomplish its goals, the College has employed a large number of
highly qualified and well experienced faculty members in various fields and
disciplines. One of the primary criteria the College has adapted in its recruitment
process over the years is to pay attention to the quality of faculty members. The
College has attracted highly qualified and experienced faculty and instructors
from renowned institutions all over the world, particularly from North America,
Europe, as well as prestigious Arabic institutions.
In research, the College is a home to several research laboratories, equipped
with the latest technology and sophisticated equipment. The College hosts
several national and international research and teaching laboratories, some of
which are in joint collaboration with well-known agencies and institutions as
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Stanford University (USA) (VLF
station), CERN, ICTP and Cancer Care Manitoba in Canada. Staff at the College
has been active in securing research fund from internal as well as external
funding agencies. Also, faculty members are engaged with the three different
research subthemes that were established recently within the UOS and all are
working on gaining support.
In addition to its commitment to teaching and research, the College of Sciences
has established a well-organized community service and reach-out program. The
aim of these programs is to establish strong ties with the local community and
the various scientific institutions inside and outside the country by exchanging
experiences with specialists, conducting relevant research projects and holding
conferences. In addition, the College hopes to provide consultancy to various
organizations in the community.
Vision
The College of Sciences envisions itself as a vibrant scientific and
educational community that is open and welcoming, creative and
adaptable, dynamic, and regionally renowned for excellence in
education, research, and community outreach programs for improving
the world through its students, discoveries, and outreach.
Mission
The College of Sciences is the home of the basic sciences at the University
of Sharjah, one of the region’s leading universities. Its faculty, staff and
students work together to create, share, and apply knowledge in the
basic sciences. The mission of the College includes:
1) Advancing the frontiers of knowledge in the physical, biological and
mathematical sciences.
2) Providing access to a rich educational experience that will motivate and
enable students, both in the College and from across the University of
Sharjah, to seek the highest levels of intellectual achievement and personal
growth.
3) Sharing our knowledge, discoveries and inventions with the people of the
United Arab Emirates, the region, and the world in order to improve
appreciation and comprehension of science and to bring the benefits of
science to society.
4) Providing leadership in the education of underrepresented and
disadvantaged groups.
Goals
The College of Sciences core goals include enriching lives, improving
society and addressing global challenges by producing scientifically-
trained leaders and innovators, advancing the frontiers of science, and
enhancing public understanding of science. Such goals are reflected
through preserving the following core values:
1) Integrity
2) Intellectual Freedom
3) Commitment to the Public Good
4) Collegiality
5) Inclusiveness
6) Scientific Method
Objectives
The College of Sciences works to achieve following objectives which are
in line with the objectives of the University of Sharjah:
1) Lend support to the university’s mission and its programs.
2) Raise the standards of academic research and link it to teaching and to
the needs of the local and regional communities.
3) Spread, disseminate and foster research cooperation with local,
regional and international institutions.
4) Promote and contribute to efforts towards human development in the
local community by organizing conferences, training courses,
participating in workshops and providing well-prepared cadres for the
Emirates society.
5) Foster passion for learning, technical skills, and life-long learning for
creativity and analytical thinking.
6) Develop communication skills in both English and Arabic to enable
students to achieve success in their professions and leadership in their
fields, and to be committed to the prosperity and welfare of society.
7) Attract and support quality faculty, students, and staff so that the
College achieves its strategic goals.
Academic Programs
The College of Sciences is organized around the following five academic
departments: Computer Science, Applied Physics, Chemistry,
Mathematics, and Applied Biology. In addition to providing academic
support to other colleges and specializations, the College of Sciences
offers seven undergraduate programs leading to a Bachelor of Science
(BS) degree and two programs leading to a Master of Science (MS)
degree:
1) Bachelor of Science in Information Technology – Multimedia

2) Bachelor of Science in Computer Sciences
3) Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
4) Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics
5) Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
6) Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology
7) Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Geosciences and Remote Sensing
8) Master of Science in Computer Sciences
9) Master of Science in Biotechnology
A student who meets the university’s admission requirements as
stipulated in the Admission section of this Bulletin and chooses a science
program (major) as a desired program of study will be admitted to the
university as a science student. Students are strongly advised to carefully
review the University Bulletin for admission and degree requirements as
well as all related academic policies.
Each degree program comprises three categories: university
requirements (UR), college requirements (CR), and program
requirements (PR). The university and college requirements are common
to all departments in the college of Sciences. Each program has its own
required and elective courses. The credit hours allocations for each
program are shown in the following table:
BSc in IT-Multimedia (123 Credits Hours)
UR CR PR Total
Total 24 15 84 123
BSc In Computer Sciences (123 Credits Hours)
UR CR PR Total
Total 24 15 84 123
BSc in Chemistry (123 Credits Hours)
UR CR PR Total
Total 24 15 84 123
BSc in Applied Physics (123 Credits Hours)
UR CR PR Total
Total 24 21 78 123
BSc in Mathematics (123 Credits Hours)
UR CR PR Total
Total 24 15 84 123
BSc in Biotechnology (124 Credits Hours)
UR CR PR Total
Total 24 15 85 124
BSc in Petroleum Geosciences and Remote Sensing (124 Credits
Hours)
UR CR PR Total
Total 24 15 84 123
A student enrolled in any College of Science program is eligible to

graduate if he/she completes all degree requirements with a CGPA of 2.0
or higher.
Course Numbering Scheme

Courses offered in the College of Sciences are designated numbers of the
form 14XYABC where:
XY 10: IT-Multimedia
11: Computer Science
20: Chemistry
30: Applied Physics
40: Mathematics
50: Biotechnology
60: Petroleum Geosciences and Remote Sensing
ABC Program specific course number described in the
respective program sections
Mandatory Courses
College requirements consist of 15 credit hours of foundation and skill
courses required for all College of Sciences students. The college
requirements are listed in the table below and described thereafter.
Course # Course Title Credit Prerequisite

1430110 Physics I for Sciences 3 None
1440131 Calculus I 3 None
The College Requirements for the B.Sc. degree in IT-Multimedia are list
and described in Department of Computer Science section. The College
Requirements for the B.Sc. degree in Physics are list and described in
Department of Applied Physics section.
Descriptions of the required College of Sciences courses are given below:
1411116 Programming I (4-3:3)

Prerequisite: None
This course introduces basic programming techniques with a high-level

programming language. Topics include general introduction to
computers and Numbering systems, program development process,
variables, data types, expressions, selection and repetition structures,
functions/procedures, text files, arrays, and pointers.
1420101 General Chemistry I (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: None
Topics Covered include: Matter, Atomic structure; stoichemistry of

chemical reactions; chemical reactions in solution; energy and
thermochemistry; atomic and electronic structure; chemical bonding;
periodic correlation; properties of gases; liquids and Solids; solutions.
1420102 General Chemistry I Laboratory (0-3:1)

Experiments on qualitative and quantitative aspects of General

Chemistry I.
1430110 Physics I for Science (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: None
Motion in 1 and 2 dimensions, vectors, particle dynamics and Newton’s

laws; work and energy, momentum and collision, rotation of rigid body,
elasticity, oscillatory motion, fluid mechanics and heat.
1430116 Physics I Laboratory (0-3:1)

Various experiments covering the topics mentioned in Physics I course.
1440131 Calculus I (0-3:1)

Prerequisite: None
Functions, domain and range, examples of functions. Limits and

continuity. Derivatives, applications of derivatives in optimization,
linearization and graphing, the Mean Value Theorem. Integration, the
Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, areas, volumes of solids of revolution,
arc length. Conic sections.
Elective Courses
The only program that includes College elective courses is the Applied
Physics Program as described in the program’s section of the Bulletin.
for the bachelor degrees in the different science majors are given below. Details
and titles of relevant courses are included in the Student’s Study Plan (SSP) that
is availed to every science student.
Department of Computer Science
Personnel
Chairperson: Zaher Al Aghbari

Professors: Ashraf Elnagar
Associate Professors: Abdullah Hussein, Ahmed Khedr
Assistant Professors: Naveed Ahmed, Manar Abu Talib, Djedjiga
Mouheb, Sohail Abbas, Mohammed Lataifeh,
Imad Afyouni
Lecturers: Fatima Alshamsi, Mohammed Ockba, Nasr Mohamed
Abdalla Mohamed, Amany AbouSafia
Vision
The Department of Computer Science aims to be a leader in the region in
graduating highly qualified computing professionals who are well
prepared to contribute to the development of the nation and the region.
Mission
The Department of Computer Science is committed to graduate highly
qualified computing professionals equipped with state of the art
knowledge and skills who can contribute to the economic development
of the United Arab Emirates and the region, and have an ability for life-
long learning and a sense of professional responsibility. The department
offers a unique educational opportunity for students to achieve
excellence in quality learning and participation in cutting-edge research.
Department Goals
The department goals were set to:
1) Educate and train the next generation of computer professionals.

2) Attain leadership in computer-related education and research.
3) Foster close relationships with industry, institutes and government
agencies.
4) Equip students with independent and critical thinking, and
competency in communication skills.
5) Produce graduates with an understanding of their personal,
professional and ethical responsibilities.
6) Prepare students to engage in life-long learning and to effectively
work in a collaborative environment.
Department Learning Outcomes

The department outcomes are classified into two categories:
Department outcomes: The department
a) Attracts outstanding students.

b) Provide opportunities for its faculty to collaborate effectively
with industries, institutes and government agencies.
c) Cooperates effectively with industries, institutes and
government agencies through student internships, seminars
and research.
Graduates outcomes: Graduates attain ability to
a) Apply acquired computing knowledge to solve real-life problems.

b) Demonstrate critical thinking.
c) Communicate effectively.
d) Work effectively in teams.
e) Appreciate professional, social and ethical responsibilities.
f) Engage in life-long learning.
IT-Multimedia Program
IT-M Program Overall Goals:

1) To prepare students for IT multimedia positions in industry or
government,
2) To prepare students for graduate study in IT Multimedia, and
3) To provide a solid foundation in IT Multimedia that will allow
graduates to adapt effectively in a quickly changing field.
IT-M Program Educational Objectives:
1) Apply knowledge of IT Multimedia to the development of
multimedia systems.
2) Apply acquired skills and multimedia tools to integrate different
media components to create complete multimedia systems.
3) Blend the artistic design creativity and technological proficiency in
analysis, design and development of multimedia systems.
4) Understand the social and ethical issues that arise in their work and
deal with them professionally.
5) Communicate effectively and critically in both written documents
6) Work effectively in a team.
7) Appreciate the need for lifelong learning and adapt to rapid
technological changes
IT-M Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completing the program requirements an ITMM graduate can:
a) Apply knowledge of computing and mathematics appropriate to the

program’s student outcomes and to the discipline.
b) Analyze a problem, and identify and define the computing
requirements appropriate to its solution.
c) Design, implement, and evaluate a computer-based system,
process, component, or program to meet desired needs.
d) Function effectively on teams to accomplish a common goal.
e) Understand the professional, ethical, legal, security and social issues
and responsibilities.
f) Communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
g) Analyze the local and global impact of computing on individuals,
organizations, and society.
h) Recognize the need for and be able to engage in continuing
professional development.
i) Use current techniques, skills, and tools necessary for computing
practice.
j) Use and apply current technical concepts and practices in the core
information technologies of human computer interaction,
information management, programming, networking, and web
systems and technologies.
k) Identify and analyze user needs and take them into account in the
selection, creation, evaluation and administration of computer-
based systems.
l) Effectively integrate IT-based solutions into the user environment.
m) Understand the best practices and standards and their application.
n) Assist in the creation of an effective project plan.
Graduate from the IT-Multimedia program will be prepared to pursue
advanced degrees in related fields and seek careers as: Programmer,
Application Designer, Application Developer, Systems Analyst, Data
Mining Program Developer, Database Designer and Developer, Database
Administrator, User Interface Designer, E-commerce Application
Developer, Graphic designer, Game Designer and Developer, Product
Design Specialist, Advertisement Designer, Web Developer, Audio/Video
Production Specialist, Visual Effect Artist, Cinematic Artist, Technical
Artist, 3D Tool Programmer, and Computer Animator.
Program Overview
The program is designed to satisfy the curricular requirements of the
ACM/IEEE-CS curricular task force and other relevant professional
accreditation bodies, such as CSAC/CAAB. A student undertaking this
program should complete a total of 123 credits distributed as follows:
BSc in IT -Multimedia (123 credits)
UR CR DR PR Total
Mandatory Core Credits 15 15 12 42 84
Support Credits - - 9 - 9
Electives Core Credits 9 - - 15 24
Free Elective Credits - - - 6 6

Total 24 15 21 63 123

The list of the 15 credit hours College required courses and their
descriptions are presented in the introductory pages of the College of
Sciences section in this bulletin:
1440181 Statistics for Sciences 3 None
1440182 Statistics Lab 1 1440181
Students selects 4 credits from the following college requirements:
1420101 Chemistry I None

4
1420102 Chemistry Lab I Pre/Co: 1420101
1450101 General Biology I None

4
1450107 General Biology Lab I Pre/Co: 1450101
1430115 Physics I 4 None

1430116 Physics Lab I Pre/Co: 1430115
III. Department Requirements

The 21 credits of support courses are divided into 2 sets:
• 12 credits of General Information Technology core courses
• 9 credits of Support courses
The set of general IT core courses consists of the following 12 credits:
1411263 Intro. to Database Management

3 1411116
Systems
1411341 Web Programming 3 1411116
1413250 Networking Fundamentals 3 1410214
1412443 Human Computer Interaction 3 1411340; 1412245
The 9 credits of support courses offered by other departments for IT-Multimedia

students are:
0303370 Project Management 0303240 or

3
1411263
0202213 Critical Reading and Writing 3 202112
IV. Program Requirements

The program requirements are divided into 4 sets:
1) Multimedia compulsory core courses (42 credits)
2) Multimedia program elective courses (15 credits)
3) Support Courses (21 credits)
4) General Free elective courses (6 credits)
The set of IT Multimedia core courses (42 credits) are the ones listed below:
1410114 Problem Solving 3
1412240 Graphics Design 3
1412243 Interactive Multimedia 3 1411100
1412244 Design and Authoring 3 1411100
1412245 Multimedia Programming 3 1411116
1410214 Programming with Data 3 1411116

Structures
1412394 Multimedia Junior Project 2 1410214
1412340 2D/3D Computer Animation 3 1412245
1410361 OO Software Design and 3 1410214

Implementation
1412399 CO-OP Summer Training 0 Junior/Senior

standing
1412341 3D Design for Web 3 1412245
1412444 Game Design and Development 3 1412245
1411459 Information Security 3 Senior Standing
1411465 Development of Web 3 1411341, 1411263

Applications
1412495 Multimedia Senior Project 4 Senior standing
Multimedia elective courses (15 credits) are to be chosen from a list of courses
offered by the Department. The support and core courses are preparatory
courses which are designed to meet the breadth requirement in information
technology. After completing the preparatory courses, students are to choose a
total of 18 credits of multimedia elective courses from the following list:
Course # Course Title CrHr Prerequisite
s
1411319 Programming Language 3 1411214

Paradigms
Introduction To Artificial 1411215,

1411330 3
Intelligence 1411279
1411355 Computer Architecture 3 1411252
1411116,
1411370 Numerical Methods 3
1412211
Introduction to Computer Vision 1411215 or

1411433 3
& Image Processing 1410214
1411440 Introduction to Computer 3 1411214

Graphics
1411441 Multimedia Technologies 3 1411214
1411445 IT Application in E-Commerce 3 1411341
1411451 Computer Networks 3 1411352
1411458 Mobile Applications and Design 3 1411463
1411365 Advanced Database Systems 3 1411263
1411474 Compiler Design 3 1411372
Senior
1411490 Topics in Computer Science I 3
standing
Senior
1411491 Topics in Computer Science II 3
standing
1411492 Special Topics in IT 3 Senior
Standing
Each student registered in the IT Multimedia is required to take 6 credits (2

courses) as general free elective courses. Such courses can be taken from the
university’s pool of courses at large upon the approval of the academic advisor.
These courses are intended to broaden the knowledge of students by combining
studies from IT Multimedia with studies from other academic disciplines.
Appointment
Study Plan
The IT-Multimedia program encompasses 123 credits hours that are
spread over eight semesters and could be completed in four years. The
0201102 Arabic Language 3 None
0202112 English for Academic Purpose 3 None
1410114 Problem Solving 3 None
1412240 Graphic Design 3 None

0302200 Fundamentals of Innovation and 3 None
Entrepreneurship
University Elective – 1 3
1412243 Interactive Multimedia 3 1411100
College Requirement 4
University Elective - 2 3
1412244 Design and Authoring 3 1411100
1410214 Prog. with Data Structures 3 1411116
1440181 Statistics for Sciences 3 None
1440182 Statistics for Science Lab 1 1440181
1410361 OO Design and Implementation 3 1410214
1412245 Multimedia Programming 3 1411116

1412394 Multimedia Junior Project 2 1410214
1411263 Intr. to DB Management Sys 3 1411116
1412340 2D\3D Comp. Animation 3 1412245
Program Elective - 1 3
1412341 3D Design for Web 3 1412245
1412443 Human –Comp. Interaction 3 1412245; 1411341
General Free Elective - 1 3
1411465 Development of Web App. 3 1411341; 1411263
1412444 Game Design and Dev. 3 1412245
0303370 Project Management 3 0303240 or

1411263
Program Elective – 2 3
Year 4, Semester 2 (13Credits)
1412495 Multimedia Senior Project 4 Senior Standing
Program Elective – 4 3
General Free Elective - 2 3
Course Description
Courses in the proposed program that are offered in the Department of
Computer Science start with (141X). The program of study contains
courses that are offered by other departments as well as from outside
the college. Consistent with the university policies, Computer Science
courses in the IT multimedia program will be assigned numbers of the
form (141a ABC) where:
X Program in the Department
0: Common to more than one IT program
1: Computer Science
2: IT Multimedia
3: IT Network (future program)
4: IT Business (future program)
A Year (level)
B Areas (as follows):

1: Basic Skills 5: Graphics, Multimedia and
Internet
2: Programming
Languages 6: Systems and Architecture
3: Social, Ethical and 7: Database and Software

Professional Issues Engineering
4: Artificial Intelligence 8: Theoretical Foundations
9: Special Topics, Seminars and

Projects
Courses in the proposed IT multimedia program that are offered in the

department of Computer Science start with (1412). The program of study
contains courses that are offered by other departments as well as from
outside the college. Consistent with the university policies, Computer
Science courses in the program will be assigned numbers of the form
(1412ABC).
A. Core Courses
Description of the core courses are given below:
1411100 Introduction to IT (English) (2-2:3)

Prerequisite: None
The Course explains what a computer is and what it can (and can’t) do; it
clearly explains the basics of information technology, from multimedia
PCs to the internet and beyond. It illustrates how digital devices and
networks affect our lives, our world, and our future. In addition, the
course is intended to equip students with the necessary skills to use
computer and essential software applications effectively in order to
better prepare them for their professional careers.
Perquisite: None
This course introduces basic programming techniques with a high level
computers and numbering systems, program development process,
1411263 Introduction to Database Management Systems (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: 1411116 Programming I
This course explores how databases are designed, implemented, and
used. The course emphasizes the basic concepts/terminology of the
relational model and applications. The students will learn database
design concepts, data models (the Entity-Relationship and the Relational
Model), SQL functional dependencies and normal forms. The students
will gain experience working with a commercial database management
system.
1411341 Web Programming (3-0:3)

Introduction to HyperText Markup Language (HTML5): Tags, headers,
text style, fonts, line breaks, rules, linking, images, lists, tables, forms, and
frames. Semantic tags, Canvas, Geolocation, JQuery, Drag and Drop.
Dynamic HTML: Cascading Style Sheets: Inline styles, external style
sheets, backgrounds, positioning elements, text flow and box model.
Filters: Flip, grayscale, sepia, saturate, hue-rotate, invert, opacity, blur,
brightness, contrast, drop-shadow. JavaScrip: A simple program, memory
concepts, assignment operators, decision making, control structures, if-
else, while, repetition, for, switch, do/while, functions, arrays. Object
Model and Collections: all, children. Event Model: OnClick, OnLoad,
OnError, OnMouseMove, OnMouseOver, OnMouseOut, OnFocus,
OnBlur, OnSubmit, OnReset. Multimedia. DHTMLMenu builder. PHP and
databases.
1413250 Networking Fundamentals (3-0:3)
Prerequisite: 1410214 Programming with Data Structures
Foundation knowledge for computer networks and communications.
Topics include basic network design, layered communications models, IP
addressing and subnets, and industry standards for networking media
and protocols, with an emphasis on TCP/IP protocol suite and Ethernet
environments.
1412443 Human-Computer Interaction (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: 1412245 Multimedia Programming & 1411341 Web
Programming
Introduction to concepts centered on Human-Computer Interaction from
hardware and software perspectives. Topics include design principles,
usability principles and engineering, solving user-centered problems,
device interaction, and graphical user interface design (2D and 3D
interfaces).
1410114 Problem Solving (3-0:3)

Perquisite: None
General methods of problem solving and principles of algorithmic design
using flowcharts and pseudo-code. Applications will be drawn from
different domains.
1412240 Graphic Design (2-2:3)

Perquisite: None
This course is concerned with the basic elements and concepts of design
and typography. The hands-on nature adopted is the key to successfully
attain the stated course objectives. The course combines practical
exercises, workshops, presentations along with major theoretical
foundations in the domain.
1412243 Interactive Multimedia (2-2:3)

Prerequisite: 1411110 Introduction to IT
Multimedia Definition, Multimedia in our life (Business, Education,
Communication, Entertainment), Editing and generating media
elements: text, images, audio and video, authoring tools and systems,
multimedia tools and applications, Implementing and Broadcasting
Multimedia elements into WWW.
1412244 Design and Authoring (2-2:3)

Prerequisite: 1411110 Introduction to IT
Using multimedia authoring programs, students create interactive
presentations for publication on local, mobile or web platform. Topics
include advanced tools within the software programs, importing and
controlling video and audio, importing graphics and animation. Also, the
use of emerging platforms to create web-enabled interactive sites, apps,
that accounts for the basics of contemporary concepts in HCI,
interactivity and user experience design.
1412245 Multimedia Programming (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: 1411116 Programming 1
This course covers practical and advanced programming concepts in the
context of multimedia software. Students will explore fundamental
programming issues applied to the use and representation of sound,
graphics, animation, and text. They will be introduced to the key ideas of
event-driven programming and object-oriented programming using
primarily Java as the programming language. They will work with
sophisticated programming aids such as integrated development
environments, along with the use of JFCs and/or large code libraries.
1410214 Programming with Data Structures (2-2:3)

This course introduces object oriented programming paradigm, classes
and data abstraction; inheritance; templates; recursion; searching and
sorting algorithms; linear data structures: lists, stacks, queues. Non-linear
data structures: binary trees, and graphs.
1412394 Multimedia Junior Project (0-2:2)

Prerequisite: Junior Standing
This course introduces many skills and perspectives using Multimedia
information technology. Topics will vary. Students work in a team to
design and if required create a prototype pf a multimedia system. At the
end students present the current status of the project and the final
report. The main implementation of the project will continue in the
Multimedia Senior Project course.
1412340 2D/3D Computer Animation (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: 1412245 Multimedia Programming
This course presents a number of concepts in 2D and 3D computer
animation. The concepts of animation in both object space and view and
lighting space (camera control, and dynamic lighting) will be covered.
Fundamental principles of animation, major techniques for 2D and 3D
animation: raster and vector animations, key-framing, tweening,
morphing, linear and non-linear interpolation will be introduced. The
concepts of 3D animation such as physics-based animation, particle
system, along with 3D camera and lighting animation, forward and
inverse kinematics for motion capture will be covered.
1410361 Object Oriented Software Design and Implementation (3-0:3)

The course teaches the essential skills in object-oriented analysis and
design in Universal Modeling Language (UML). The course introduces
the students to the software life cycle, requirements, analysis, system
design, and implementation.
1412399 CO-OP Summer Training (0-0:0)

This course aims to provide students with practical training,
concentrating on their fields of study, and to enhance their abilities to
communicate with industry, and real life projects. Summer Training
Program provides students with knowledge, skills, abilities and
opportunities required for success in their studies and workplace.
1412341 3D Design for Web (2-2:3)
This course covers a complete introduction to modeling, animating, and
rendering while learning to build a 3D scene from plans and bring it to
life. The course covers modeling, material creation, animation and global
illumination lighting, and creating a more realistic virtual environment.
Learn complex modeling techniques, customizing the user interface,
scene composition, background photo compositing and material
mapping.
1412444 Game Design and Development (3-0:3)

How games function to create experiences, including rule design, play
mechanics, game balancing, social game interaction and the integration
of visual, audio, tactile and textual elements into the total game
experience. Students will design and implement a game for desktop or
mobile devices.

Prerequisite: 1411215 Data Structures or 1410214 Programming with
Data Structures
Definition of Computer Security, CIA and DAD Triads. Access Control
Methodologies, Subjects and Objects, Access Control Models. Security
Policies, Security Administration Tools. Handling Security Incidents,
Common Types of Attacks. Firewall Security, Perimeter Security Devices,
Types of Firewalls. Network and Server Attacks and Penetration, Phases
of Control, Methods of Taking Control. Cryptology, Secret-Key
Cryptography, Bit Generators, History of ciphers, Data Encryption
Standard, Advanced Encryption Standard. Number Theory, Primality,
Integer Factorization, Congruence, Hash Functions. Public-Key
Cryptography, trapdoor one-way functions, Secure Key-Exchange
Protocol, different Cryptosystems, Digital Signatures, Database Security,
Secret Sharing Scheme.
1411465 Development of Web Applications (3-0:3)
Prerequisite: 1411263 Intro. to Database Management Systems &
1411341 Web Programming
The course primarily emphasizes the underlying concepts rather than the
current hot tools to web-based database applications. It discusses the
three-tier architecture commonly used in web-based database
applications. Also, the course briefly introduces the tools to build web-
based database applications, such as PHP, MySQL, Apache, HTML, HTTP,
TCP/IP and Javascripts.
1412495 Multimedia Senior Project (0-4:4)

Prerequisite: Senior Standing
This course is a continuation of the 1412394 Multimedia Junior Project.
Student will finalize the project started in the previous semester. All
projects are group projects. Generally, a group has two to three students.
Under special conditions (e.g. limited number of students) a single
student might be allowed to work on the project.
B.
C. Core Elective Courses
Descriptions of the core electives are given below:
1411319 Programming Languages and Paradigms (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: 1411215 Data Structures
This course covers the fundamental concepts of programming languages
(PL) and paradigms. It focuses on the design issues of the various
languages constructs and the criteria used for evaluating PL and PL
constructs. It covers the role of programming languages and primary
formal methods for describing the syntactic and semantics structure of
PLs. It also covers the design issues for imperative languages and
examines data abstractions which support Object Oriented
Programming, Functional Programming, and Logical Programming.
1411330 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: 1411215 Data Structures and 1411279 Discrete Structures
This course will provide an introduction to the fundamental concepts and
techniques in the field of artificial intelligence. Topics covered in the
course include: problem solving and search, logic and knowledge
representation, planning, reasoning and decision-making in the presence
of uncertainty, and machine learning. Areas of application such as
knowledge representation, natural language processing, expert systems,
and robotics will be explored. AI programming languages (LISP/Prolog)
will also be introduced.
1411352 Operating Systems (3-0:3)

This course covers the history of operating systems. Processes: IPC,
process scheduling, process synchronization, and deadlock. I/O:
principles of I/O hardware and software, disks and clocks. Memory
management: Swapping, paging, virtual memory and page replacement
algorithms. File systems: Examples of some popular operating systems
such as Unix, Linux, and Windows.
1411355 Computer Architecture (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: 1411252 Computer Organization & Assembly Language
This course covers the core concepts of computer architecture design.
The main focus is on key principles for high-performance and low-cost
design. It covers in details logical design of computer systems. Topics
include reduced instruction set computer architecture (RISC), using the
MIPS central processor as an example, interface between assembly and
high level programming constructs and hardware, interrupt systems,
instruction and memory cache systems, parallelism, pipeline architecture
and multiprocessors.
1411366 Software Engineering (3-0:3)

Follows the formal software life cycle from the requirement,
specification, and design phases through construction of actual software.
Topics include models for the software life cycle, object-oriented analysis
and design, management of software projects, CASE tools, verification
and testing techniques, software quality assurance, and issues related to
maintenance and delivery.
Prerequisite: 1411116 Programming I or 1412211 Programming II
The objectives are to introduce basic principles and techniques of
computational methods and their algorithms for solving real
mathematical problems that arise in science and engineering. At the end
of the course, the students should be able to understand the behavior of
numbers when calculated by computers. In addition, students should
know the theory and application of different numerical techniques to
solve mathematical problems.
1411433 Introduction to Computer Vision and Image Processing

(3-0:3)
Data Structures
Introduction to the basic concepts in computer vision and image
processing: An introduction to low-level image analysis methods,
including image formation, edge detection, feature detection, line fitting,
and image segmentation. Camera models, Image transformations (e.g.,
warping, morphing, and mosaics) for image synthesis. Background
subtraction and tracking, Motion and video analysis. Applications such as
optical character recognition, action recognition or face recognition may
also be introduced.
1411440 Introduction to Computer Graphics (3-0:3)

Data Structures
This course presents an introduction on Hardware and software
components of graphics systems, also it covers the following topics:
Output and filled data primitives, OpenGL, geometric transformations,
viewing pipeline, clipping, and windowing, viewing transformations, data
structures and vector tools for graphics (lines, planes, dot product, cross
product, visible surface detection and illumination models), 2D
animations, and curves.
1411441 Multimedia Technology (3-0:3)
Data Structures
The course emphasizes underlying concepts rather than how to use the
current multimedia tools. Topics covered by the course include
introduction to multimedia, multimedia authoring, image and video
representation, color basics, fundamental concepts of video, basics of
digital audio, lossless and lossy compression algorithms, image and video
compression standard, and content-based image and video retrieval.
1411445 IT Application in E-Commerce (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: 1411341 Web Programming
This course prepares students to understand e-commerce architecture,
e-commerce models, their legal, ethical and social issues. They will also
be able to design and develop web sites with dynamic web content, and
to integrate web solutions into the organization’s information system.
The course focuses on many techniques for e-commerce applications
such as displaying product catalogue, applying shopping carts, handling
online transactions.
1411451 Computer Networks (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: 1411352 Operating Systems
Network uses. Network components. Network classification and services.
Network architectures. Network protocols and their performance. Study
of specific protocols, methods, and algorithms for framing, flow control,
error detection and correction, medium access, routing, congestion
control, internetworking, addressing, connection establishment and
release, multiplexing, and fragmentation. Overview of Internet
application protocols, resources, and services.
1411458 Mobile Applications & Design (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: 1411215 Data Structures or 1410214 Programming With
Data Structures
This course focuses on the fundamentals of mobile applications
development. It covers mobile and wireless network technologies from a
software developer’s perspective. The students will be exposed to
several different markup as well as the techniques that can be used to
generate this technology for the wide range of wireless devices.
Furthermore, students will gain hands on experience in developing
mobile applications for iOS devices.
1411365 Advanced Database Systems (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: 1411263 Introduction to Database Management Systems
This course will build on the concepts introduced in 1411263. The
students will be exposed to more advanced topics and implementation
related aspects of database management systems such as object
databases, XML data querying, file structures, indexing, query
optimization, transaction processing, concurrency control, and database
recovery.
1411474 Compiler Design (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: 1411372 Formal Languages & Automata Theory
This course introduces students to the theory and implementation of
compiler construction. It covers symbol tables, lexical analysis, syntax
analysis, semantic analysis and code generation. This course includes a
substantial project component, in which students will construct and
implement all stages of a compiler for a subset of a general purpose
programming language.
1411490 Topics in Computer Science I (3-0:3)

This course involves special topics in Computer Science. The course
usually introduces advanced/specialized areas that are not currently
offered as regular courses in the computer Science curricula. The topic
depends on the interest of the instructor and those of the senior
students.
1411491 Topics in Computer Science II (3-0:3)
students.
1411492 Special Topics in IT (3-0:3)

This course involves special topics in IT Multimedia. The course usually
introduces advanced/specialized areas that are not currently offered as
regular courses in the computer Science curricula. The topic depends on
the interest of the instructor and those of the senior students.
Computer Science Program
CS Program Overall Goals:

1) To prepare students for computer science positions in industry or
government,
2) To prepare students for graduate study in Computer Science, and
3) To provide a solid foundation in Computer Science that will allow
graduates to adapt effectively in a quickly changing field.
CS Program Educational Objectives:

1) Apply knowledge of mathematics and computer science to develop
software systems.
2) Analyze, design, implement, and test complete software systems.
3) Communicate effectively and critically in both written documents
4) Work effectively in a team.
5) Apply computer science skills, tools and knowledge in designing
software systems that are adaptive to new requirements.
6) Understand the social and ethical issues that arise in their work and
deal with them professionally.
7) Appreciate the need for lifelong learning and adapt to rapid
technological changes
CS Program Learning Outcomes

CS Program Outcomes: Upon completing the program requirements, a
Computer Science graduate should be able to:
a) Apply knowledge of computing and mathematics appropriate to the
program’s student outcomes and to the discipline.
b) Analyze a problem, and identify and define the computing requirements
appropriate to its solution.
c) Design, implement, and evaluate a computer-based system, process,
component, or program to meet desired needs.
d) Function effectively on teams to accomplish a common goal.
e) Apply professional, ethical, legal, security and social issues and
responsibilities.
f) Communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
g) Analyze the local and global impact of computing on individuals,
organizations, and society.
h) Recognize the need for and an ability to engage in continuing professional
development.
i) Use current techniques, skills, and tools necessary for computing practice.
j) Apply mathematical foundations, algorithmic principles, and computer
science theory in the modeling and design of computer-based systems in a
way that demonstrates comprehension of the tradeoffs involved in design
choices.
k) Apply design and development principles in the construction of
software systems of varying complexity.
Graduate from the Computer Science program will be prepared to pursue
advanced degrees in related fields and seek career pathways as a:
Programmer
Application Designer, Application Developer, Systems Analyst, Data
Mining Program Developer, Database Designer and Developer, Database
Administrator, User Interface Designer, E-commerce Application
Developer, Graphic designer, Game Designer and Developer, Product
Design Specialist, Advertisement Designer, Web Developer, Audio/Video
Production Specialist, Visual Effect Artist, Cinematic Artist, Technical
Artist, 3D Tool Programmer, Computer Animator.
Program Overview
The program is designed to satisfy the curricular requirements of the
ACM/IEEE-CS curricular task force and other relevant professional
accreditation bodies, such as CSAC/CAAB. A student undertaking this
program should complete a total of 123 credits distributed as follows:
BSc in Computer Science (123 credits)
UR CR PR Total
Mandatory Core Credits 15 15 51 81
Electives Core Credits 9 - 12 21
Support Credits - - 15 15
Total 24 15 84 123

Sciences section in this bulletin.

The program requirements of 84 credit hours are divided into four major sets.
51 mandatory core credits, 15 mandatory support credits, 12 elective core
credits and 6 free electives.
This set consists of 51 credit hours listed below.

1411215 Data Structures 3 1411211
1411246 Object Oriented Design with Java 3 1411211
1411252 Computer Organization and 4 1403201

Assembly Language

Management Systems
1411279 Discrete Structures 3 1440131
1411319 Programming Languages and 3 1411215

Paradigms
1411322 Prof. Social and Ethical Issues in CS 2 None
1411365 Advance Database Systems 3 1411263
1411370 Numerical Methods 3 1411116
1411371 Design and Analysis of Algorithms 3 1411215,

1411279
1411372 Formal Languages and Automata 3 1411215,

Theory 1411279
1411394 Junior Project in Computer Science 2 None
1411399 CO-OP Summer Training 0 Senior

Standing
1411494 Senior Project in Computer Science 3 1411395
0403201 Digital Logic Design 3 1411116
0403202 Digital Logic Design - LAB 1 0403201
B. Mandatory Support courses

This set consists of the 15 credit hours offered by other programs.
1440132 Calculus II 3 1440131
1440281 Intro. to Prob. and Statistics 3 1440131
1450101/ General Biology I/ 3 None/

1430117/
Physics II / 1430111/
1420103 1420101/
Chemistry II
C. Elective Courses
Every student in the CS Department must take 12 credit hours of elective
Computer Science courses chosen from the list given in the table below. The
support and chemistry core courses are the preparatory courses, which are
designed to meet the breadth requirement in Computer Science. After
completing the preparatory courses, students are strongly encouraged to choose
from alternative groupings of electives (referred to as “groups”) in different
areas of chemistry to fulfill the depth requirement.
1411330 Introduction To Artificial Intelligence 3 1411215,

1411279
1411433 Introduction to Computer Vision and 3 1411215

Image Processing
1411465 Development of Web Applications 3 1411263,

1411341
1411355 Computer Architecture 3 1411252

1411451 Computer Networks 3 1411352
1411474 Compiler Design 3 1411372
1411490 Topics in Computer Science I 3 Senior standing
1411491 Topics in Computer Science II 3 Senior standing
1411441 Multimedia Technology 3 1411215
1411445 IT Application in E-Commerce 3 1411341
1411458 Mobile Applications and Design 3 1411463
1411492 Special Topics in IT 3 Senior Standing
1412340 2D/3D Computer Animation 3 1412245
1412341 3D Design for Web 3 1412245
1412443 Human Computer Interaction 1411340;

3
1412245
1412444 Game Design and Development 3 1412245
D. Free Elective Courses

Each student registered in the CS program is required to take 6 credits (2 courses)
as general free elective courses. Such courses can be taken from the University’s
pool of courses at large upon the approval of the academic advisor. These
courses are intended to broaden the knowledge of students by combining
studies from CS with studies from other academic disciplines.
Study Plan
The BS program in Computer Science encompasses 123 credits hours that
are spread over eight semesters and could be completed in four years.
The following distribution of courses by semester facilitates student’s
0202112 English for Academic Purposes 3 None
1411100 Introduction to IT (English) 3 None
1430115 Physics I 3 02141110;
Pre/Co:
0214131
1430116 Physics I LAB 1 0214111
0302200 Fundamentals of Innovation 3 None

and Entrepreneurship
1440132 Calculus II 3 1440131
1420102 General Chemistry I LAB 1 1420101

1440281 Introduction to Probability and 3 1440131

Statistics
1411279 Discrete Structures 3 1412131
0403201 Digital Logic Design 3 1411116
0403202 Digital Logic Design – LAB 1 0403201
Object Oriented Design with 3 1411211

1411246
Java
1411252 Computer Organization and 4 1403201

Assembly Language
Department Specialized Elective – 1 3
1411263 Intro. to Database Management 3 1411116
Systems
1411371 Design and Analysis of Algorithms 3 1411215;

1411279
1411394 Junior Project in CS 2 Junior Standing
0202213 Critical Reading and Writing 3 None
1411319 Programming Languages and 3 1411215

Paradigms
1411365 Advanced Database Systems 3 1411263
1411372 Formal Language and Automata 3 1411215;

Theory 1411279
1430117/ Physics II / 0214111/
1420103/ Chemistry II/ 3 1420102/
1450101 General Biology I None
Professional, Social and ethical 2

1411322
Issues in Computer Science None
1411370 Numerical Methods 3 1411116

General Free Elective – 1 3
1411494 Senior Project in CS 3 1411395
General Free Elective – 2 3
Computer Science start with (141a). The program of study contains
the college. Consistent with the university policies, Computer Science
courses in the program will be assigned numbers of the form (141XABC)
where:
X Program in the Department
0: Common to more than one IT program
1: Computer Science
2: IT Multimedia
3: IT Network (future program)
4: IT Business (future program)
A Year (level)
B Areas (as follows): 5: Graphics, Multimedia and
Internet
1: Basic Skills
6: Systems and Architecture
2: Programming
Languages 7: Database and Software
Engineering
3: Social, Ethical and
Professional Issues 8: Theoretical Foundations
4: Artificial Intelligence 9: Special Topics, Seminars and

Projects

Computer Science start with (1411). The program of study contains
the College. Consistent with the University policies, Computer Science
courses in the program will be assigned numbers of the form (1411ABC).

Description of the core courses are given below:
1411100 Introduction to IT (English) (2-2:3)

Prerequisite: None
The Course explains what a computer is and what it can (and can’t) do; it
clearly explains the basics of information technology, from multimedia
PCs to the internet and beyond. It illustrates how digital devices and
networks affect our lives, our world, and our future. In addition, the
course is intended to equip students with the necessary skills to use
computer and essential software applications effectively in order to
better prepare them for their professional careers.
Perquisite: None
This course introduces basic programming techniques with a high level
computers and numbering systems, program development process,
1411211 Programming II (2-2:3)

This course introduces fundamental conceptual tools and their
implementation of object-oriented design and programming such as:
object, type, class, implementation hiding, inheritance, parametric
typing, function overloading, polymorphism, source code reusability, and
object code reusability. Object-Oriented Analysis/Design for problem
solving. Implementation of the Object-Oriented programming paradigm
is illustrated by program development in an OO language (C++).
1411215 Data Structures (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: 1411211 Programming II
Basics of algorithm design. Linear Structures: Multidimensional arrays
and their storage organization, Lists, Stacks and Queues. Introduction to
recursion. Nonlinear structures: trees (binary trees, tree traversal
algorithms) and Graphs (graph representation, graph algorithms).
Elementary sorting and searching methods: bubble sort, quick sort,
sequential search and binary search algorithms.
1411246 Object Oriented Design with Java (2-2:3)

Prerequisite: 1411211 Programming II
This course will introduce fundamental concepts of Internet technologies
at both advanced and introductory levels. The introductory level
includes, Java programming and object oriented design; the advanced
level includes advanced programming concepts such as GUI design,
multimedia and exception handling.
1411252 Computer Organization and Assembly Language (3-2:4)

Prerequisite: 0403201 Digital Logic Design
This course introduces the basic concepts of computer architecture and
low level programming, Subject includes: Microprocessors architectures,
Bus concepts, 8086 assembly language instructions set, Segmentation
and memory addressing modes, debugging and testing programs, DOS
system calls, Multiprocessor systems, pipelining.
1411263 Introduction to Database Management Systems (3-0:3)

This course explores how databases are designed, implemented, and
used. The course emphasizes the basic concepts/terminology of the
relational model and applications. The students will learn database
design concepts, data models (the Entity-Relationship and the Relational
Model), SQL functional dependencies and normal forms. The students
will gain experience working with a commercial database management
system.
1411279 Discrete Structures (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: 0212131 Calculus I
This course emphasizes the representations of numbers, arithmetic
modulo, radix representation of integers, change of radix. Negative and
rational numbers. Sets, one-to-one correspondence, properties of union,
intersection, and complement, countable and uncountable sets.
Functions: Injective, subjective, and bijective functions. Mathematical
Induction, proof by contradiction. Combinatory: Multiplication rule,
Pigeonhole principle, Recurrence relations. Fundamentals of logic, truth
tables, conjunction, disjunction, and negation, Boolean functions and
disjunctive normal form. Logic circuits. Graphs theory: Introduction,
Paths and connectedness, Eulerian and Hamiltonian Graphs, Graph
Isomorphisms, coloring of graphs. Trees: Spanning trees, Binary Search
Trees, Huffman Code.
1411319 Programming Languages and Paradigms (3-0:3)

This course covers the fundamental concepts of programming languages
(PL) and paradigms. It focuses on the design issues of the various
languages constructs and the criteria used for evaluating PL and PL
constructs. It covers the role of programming languages and primary
formal methods for describing the syntactic and semantics structure of
PLs. It also covers the design issues for imperative languages and
examines data abstractions which support Object Oriented
Programming, Functional Programming, and Logical Programming.
1411322 Professional, Social, and Ethical Issues in CS (2-0:2)

Prerequisite: None
This course introduces many social and ethical prospective using
information technology. Subjects include: different ethical theories,
privacy on the Web, security vs privacy and civil liberties, copyright on
the Net, copyright and software, email and spam, morality of breaking
the law, Internet addition, protecting intellectual property, data mining,
identity theft, computer reliability, professional ethics, network security,
and case studies.
1411352 Operating Systems (3-0:3)

This course covers the history of operating systems. Processes: IPC,
process scheduling, process synchronization, and deadlock. I/O:
principles of I/O hardware and software, disks and clocks. Memory
management: Swapping, paging, virtual memory and page replacement
algorithms. File systems: Examples of some popular operating systems
such as Unix, Linux, and Windows.
1411365 Advanced Database Systems (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: 1411263 Introduction to Database Management Systems
This course will build on the concepts introduced in 1411263. The
students will be exposed to more advanced topics and implementation
related aspects of database management systems such as object
databases, XML data querying, file structures, indexing, query
optimization, transaction processing, concurrency control, and database
recovery.
1411366 Software Engineering (3-0:3)

Follows the formal software life cycle from the requirement,
specification, and design phases through construction of actual software.
Topics include models for the software life cycle, object-oriented analysis
and design, management of software projects, CASE tools, verification
and testing techniques, software quality assurance, and issues related to
maintenance and delivery.

Prerequisite: 1411116 Programming I or 1412211 Programming II
The objectives are to introduce basic principles and techniques of
computational methods and their algorithms for solving real
mathematical problems that arise in science and engineering. At the end
of the course, the students should be able to understand the behavior of
numbers when calculated by computers. In addition, students should
know the theory and application of different numerical techniques to
solve mathematical problems.
1411371 Design and Analysis of Algorithms (3-0:3)

This course emphasizes the fundamental concepts of analyzing and
designing algorithms, including divide and conquer, greedy methods,
backtracking, randomization and dynamic programming. A number of
algorithms for solving problems which arise often in applications of
Computer Sciences are covered, including sorting, searching, graph
algorithms, string matching, dynamic programming and NP-complete
problems.
1411372 Formal Languages and Automata Theory (3-0:3)

This course covers the fundamental concepts of formal languages and
automata. The emphasis and focus are on finite automata and regular
languages, pushdown automata and context-free languages, regular
expressions, closure properties and pumping lemmas. Turing Machines,
recursive and recursively enumerable languages. Chomsky hierarchy.
Discuss fundamental notions and (un) decidability.
1411394 Junior Project in Computer Science (2-0:2)

This course introduces many skills and perspectives using information
technology. Topics will vary. The course can include an individual study,
which can be any topic that students and the instructor agree on, such as
the new trends in networking, AI, Data mining, PLs, new hardware,
development of applications building a hardware device and network
security etc. Students present their project and submit a report.
1411399 CO-OP Summer Training (0-0:0)

This course aims to provide students with practical training,
concentrating on their fields of study, and to enhance their abilities to
communicate with industry, and real life projects. Summer Training
1411494 Senior Project in Computer Science (4-0:4)

Prerequisite: 1411394 Junior Project in Computer Science
This course builds on the skills learned from the Junior Project course and
focuses on the design, analysis and implementation of the project. The
course involves a significant project that requires different Computer
Science techniques. It is a group based project.
Core Electives
Descriptions of the Computer Science program core electives are given
below.
1411330 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (3-0:3)

This course will provide an introduction to the fundamental concepts and
techniques in the field of artificial intelligence. Topics covered in the
course include: problem solving and search, logic and knowledge
representation, planning, reasoning and decision-making in the presence
of uncertainty, and machine learning. Areas of application such as
knowledge representation, natural language processing, expert systems,
and robotics will be explored. AI programming languages (LISP/Prolog)
will also be introduced.
1411341 Web Programming (3-0:3)
Introduction to HyperText Markup Language (HTML5): Tags, headers,
text style, fonts, line breaks, rules, linking, images, lists, tables, forms, and
frames. Semantic tags, Canvas, Geolocation, JQuery, Drag and Drop.
Dynamic HTML: Cascading Style Sheets: Inline styles, external style
sheets, backgrounds, positioning elements, text flow and box model.
Filters: Flip, grayscale, sepia, saturate, hue-rotate, invert, opacity, blur,
brightness, contrast, drop-shadow. JavaScrip: A simple program, memory
concepts, assignment operators, decision making, control structures, if-
else, while, repetition, for, switch, do/while, functions, arrays. Object
Model and Collections: all, children. Event Model: OnClick, OnLoad,
OnError, OnMouseMove, OnMouseOver, OnMouseOut, OnFocus,
OnBlur, OnSubmit, OnReset. Multimedia. DHTMLMenu builder. PHP and
databases.
1411433 Introduction to Computer Vision and Image Processing (3-0:3)

Data Structures
Introduction to the basic concepts in computer vision and image
processing: An introduction to low-level image analysis methods,
including image formation, edge detection, feature detection, line fitting,
and image segmentation. Camera models, Image transformations (e.g.,
warping, morphing, and mosaics) for image synthesis. Background
subtraction and tracking, Motion and video analysis. Applications such as
optical character recognition, action recognition or face recognition may
also be introduced.
1411465 Development of Web Applications (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: 1411263 Intro. to Database Management Systems &
1411341 Web Programming
The course primarily emphasizes the underlying concepts rather than the
current hot tools to web-based database applications. It discusses the
three-tier architecture commonly used in web-based database
applications. Also, the course briefly introduces the tools to build web-
based database applications, such as PHP, MySQL, Apache, HTML, HTTP,
TCP/IP and Javascripts.
1411355 Computer Architecture (3-0:3)
Prerequisite: 1411252 Computer Organization & Assembly Language
This course covers the core concepts of computer architecture design.
The main focus is on key principles for high-performance and low-cost
design. It covers in details logical design of computer systems. Topics
include reduced instruction set computer architecture (RISC), using the
MIPS central processor as an example, interface between assembly and
high level programming constructs and hardware, interrupt systems,
instruction and memory cache systems, parallelism, pipeline architecture
and multiprocessors.
1411451 Computer Networks (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: 1411352 Operating Systems
Network uses. Network components. Network classification and services.
Network architectures. Network protocols and their performance. Study
of specific protocols, methods, and algorithms for framing, flow control,
error detection and correction, medium access, routing, congestion
control, internetworking, addressing, connection establishment and
release, multiplexing, and fragmentation. Overview of Internet
application protocols, resources, and services.
1411474 Compiler Design (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: 1411372 Formal Languages & Automata Theory
This course introduces students to the theory and implementation of
compiler construction. It covers symbol tables, lexical analysis, syntax
analysis, semantic analysis and code generation. This course includes a
substantial project component, in which students will construct and
implement all stages of a compiler for a subset of a general purpose
programming language.
1411440 Introduction to Computer Graphics (3-0:3)

Data Structures
This course presents an introduction on Hardware and software
components of graphics systems, also it covers the following topics:
Output and filled data primitives, OpenGL, geometric transformations,
viewing pipeline, clipping, and windowing, viewing transformations, data
structures and vector tools for graphics (lines, planes, dot product, cross
product, visible surface detection and illumination models), 2D
animations, and curves.
1411441 Multimedia Technology (3-0:3)

Data Structures
The course emphasizes underlying concepts rather than how to use the
current multimedia tools. Topics covered by the course include
introduction to multimedia, multimedia authoring, image and video
representation, color basics, fundamental concepts of video, basics of
digital audio, lossless and lossy compression algorithms, image and video
compression standard, and content-based image and video retrieval.

Data Structures
Definition of Computer Security, CIA and DAD Triads. Access Control
Methodologies, Subjects and Objects, Access Control Models. Security
Policies, Security Administration Tools. Handling Security Incidents,
Common Types of Attacks. Firewall Security, Perimeter Security Devices,
Types of Firewalls. Network and Server Attacks and Penetration, Phases
of Control, Methods of Taking Control. Cryptology, Secret-Key
Cryptography, Bit Generators, History of ciphers, Data Encryption
Standard, Advanced Encryption Standard. Number Theory, Primality,
Integer Factorization, Congruence, Hash Functions. Public-Key
Cryptography, trapdoor one-way functions, Secure Key-Exchange
Protocol, different Cryptosystems, Digital Signatures, Database Security,
Secret Sharing Scheme.
1411445 IT Application in E-Commerce (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: 1411341 Web Programming
This course prepares students to understand e-commerce architecture,
e-commerce models, their legal, ethical and social issues. They will also
be able to design and develop web sites with dynamic web content, and
to integrate web solutions into the organization’s information system.
The course focuses on many techniques for e-commerce applications
such as displaying product catalogue, applying shopping carts, handling
online transactions.
1411458 Mobile Applications & Design (3-0:3)

Data Structures
This course focuses on the fundamentals of mobile applications
development. It covers mobile and wireless network technologies from a
software developer’s perspective. The students will be exposed to
several different markup as well as the techniques that can be used to
generate this technology for the wide range of wireless devices.
Furthermore, students will gain hands on experience in developing
mobile applications for iOS devices.
1411490 Topics in Computer Science I (3-0:3)

students.
1411491 Topics in Computer Science II (3-0:3)

students.
1411492 Special Topics in IT (3-0:3)

This course involves special topics in IT Multimedia. The course usually
introduces advanced/specialized areas that are not currently offered as
regular courses in the computer Science curricula. The topic depends on
the interest of the instructor and those of the senior students.
1412340 2D/3D Computer Animation (3-0:3)
This course presents a number of concepts in 2D and 3D computer
animation. The concepts of animation in both object space and view and
lighting space (camera control, and dynamic lighting) will be covered.
Fundamental principles of animation, major techniques for 2D and 3D
animation: raster and vector animations, key-framing, tweening,
morphing, linear and non-linear interpolation will be introduced. The
concepts of 3D animation such as physics-based animation, particle
system, along with 3D camera and lighting animation, forward and
inverse kinematics for motion capture will be covered.
1413250 Networking Fundamentals (3-0:3)

Foundation knowledge for computer networks and communications.
Topics include basic network design, layered communications models, IP
addressing and subnets, and industry standards for networking media
and protocols, with an emphasis on TCP/IP protocol suite and Ethernet
environments.
1412341 3D Design for Web (2-2:3)

This course covers a complete introduction to modeling, animating, and
rendering while learning to build a 3D scene from plans and bring it to
life. The course covers modeling, material creation, animation and global
illumination lighting, and creating a more realistic virtual environment.
Learn complex modeling techniques, customizing the user interface,
scene composition, background photo compositing and material
mapping.
1412443 Human-Computer Interaction (3-0:3)

Introduction to concepts centered on Human-Computer Interaction from
hardware and software perspectives. Topics include design principles,
usability principles and engineering, solving user-centered problems,
device interaction, and graphical user interface design (2D and 3D
interfaces).
1412444 Game Design and Development (3-0:3)
How games function to create experiences, including rule design, play
mechanics, game balancing, social game interaction and the integration
of visual, audio, tactile and textual elements into the total game
experience. Students will design and implement a game for desktop or
mobile devices.
Department of Chemistry
Personnel
Chairperson: Ihsan Ahmed Shehadi
Professors: Ideisan Ibrahim Abu Abdoun
Associate Professors: Mahmoud Allawy Mohsin, Ayssar H. Nahlé,

Ahmed Al Mehdi, Ihsan Ahmed Shehadi, Ahmed Ali
Mohammed
Assistant Professors: Mohammed Al Naggar, Kamrul Hasan, Abdelaziz

Elgamouz, Mahreen Arooj
Lecturer: Ibrahim Abdul Rahman, Mona Kanj, Azeera

Abdul Rahim, Ayesha Begum Mohammad
Vision
The Department of Chemistry envisions itself to be a center of excellence
in teaching chemical sciences, community based-research, creative
activities, and outreach services.
Mission
The mission of the Department of Chemistry is to provide high quality
education at the undergraduate level, and to prepare chemistry
professionals to participate and contribute to their societies. It aspires to
carry out the University of Sharjah’s objective to instill in its student a
spirit of independent research and a deep commitment to scientific
thinking and continuous progress.
Objectives
The Bachelor of Science degree program in chemistry has the following
goals:
1) Students are able to be critical and independent learners, and should
recognize, recall, show an understanding of scientific knowledge, and
communicate information. Graduates will be able to update their
professional skills continuously to design integrated systems of people,
information, energy, machines, materials and financial resources.
2) Students are able to design, perform, analyze the results of chemical
experiments, and be able to select appropriate practical methods and
implement the safety techniques.
3) Students are able to act as a source of expertise and assume responsibility
in handling instrumentation independently and in team, and be able to
formulate and present technical reports concisely.
4) Students are able to carry out independent research in preparation for
pursuing higher degrees and be observant to the ethical standards.
Program Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of the BS program in Chemistry,
graduates will be able to:
a) Draw defendable conclusions from data.
b) Solve problems using systematic methods.
c) Rationalize properties and structures using the principles of chemistry.
d) Identify relationships between chemical principles and the other sciences.
e) Correctly describe chemical principles and theories.
f) Use correct chemical nomenclature, structural symbols, and terminology to
accurately describe a process.
g) Write a formal publication-quality report which concisely and
unambiguously summarizes results of an experiment and states a conclusion
and reviews a scientific topic.
h) Assess the safety of a procedure and take the necessary precautions, based
on the issues of safety regulations, ethics and societal issues in the use of
chemicals in the laboratory work.
i) Correctly use the proper tools and other equipment in laboratories.
j) Be able to work in research and industrial institutions.
Chemistry graduates have the opportunity to work in various areas such
as:
1) Petroleum and Petrochemical Industries.
2) Environmental and Waste Management.
3) Police Forensic and Criminal Laboratories.
4) Quality Control and Safety Laboratories.
5) Fine and Heavy Chemical Industries.
6) Research Laboratories.
7) Medical and Pharmaceutical Industries.
8) Medical and Clinical Laboratories.
9) Nanotechnology and Nanomaterials Laboratories.
10) Laboratory Supervisors and Teaching Assistants.
11) Education.
12) Postgraduate: MS and PhD
Program Overview
The Department of Chemistry offers a BS program in chemistry, which is
accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation, Ministry of
Education, United Arab Emirates in 2006 and 2018, also by the ASAC from
ABET on 2018. The BS Chemistry program is designed in accordance with
the mission and vision of the University and the College of Sciences to
meet the needs of the students, the chemistry community, and the
society. Quality and excellence in both the curriculum and the
instructional pedagogy are ensured. Student undertaking this program
should complete a total of 123 credit hours which are distributed as:
BSc in Chemistry (123 Credits)
UR CR PR Total
Electives Core Credits 9 - 15 24
Supporting Credits - - 13 13
Total 24 15 84 123

The Chemistry core courses are listed in the table below:

1420101 General Chemistry I 3 -
1420102 General Chemistry I Lab 1 Pre/Co: 1420 101
1420103 General Chemistry II 3 1420101; 1420102
1420104 General Chemistry II Lab 1 Pre/Co: 1420103
1420221 Analytical Chemistry 3 1420103
1420222 Analytical Chemistry Lab 1 Pre/Co: 1420221

1420211 Organic Chemistry (1) 3 1420103
1420212 Organic Chemistry I Lab 1 Pre/Co:1420211

1420217 Organic Chemistry II 3 1420211
1420218 Organic Chemistry II Lab 1 Pre/Co: 1420212
1420241 Physical Chemistry I 3 1420103

1420242 Physical Chemistry I Lab 1 Pre/Co: 1420241
1420331 Inorganic Chemistry I 3 1420103
1420311 Spectroscopic Identification of 2 1420217

Organic Compounds
1420362 Biochemistry Lab 3 1420361

1420341 Physical Chemistry II 3 1420241
1420342 Physical Chemistry II Lab 1 Pre/Co: 1420341
1420332 Inorganic Chemistry II 3 1420331
1420333 Inorganic Chemistry Lab 1 Pre/Co: 1420331
1420322 Instrumental Analysis 3 1420221
1420323 Instrumental Analysis Lab 1 Pre/Co: 1420322
1420391 Chemical Literature and Seminar 3 Note 1
1420490 Chemistry Senior Project 3 Senior standing
1420452 Industrial Training 3 Completing 80

CrHrs
Note 1: Third year standing or Departmental approval
B. Elective Core Courses

Every student in the chemistry department must take 15 credit hours of elective
chemistry courses chosen from the list given in the table below. The support and
chemistry core courses are the preparatory courses, which are designed to meet
the breadth requirement in chemistry. After completing the preparatory
courses, students are strongly encouraged to choose from alternative groupings
of electives (referred to as “groups”) in different areas of chemistry to fulfill the
depth requirement.

1420420 Electrochemistry 3 1420322
1420423 Separation Methods in Chemical Analysis 3 1420322
1420440 Computational Chemistry 3 1420342
1420442 Quantum Chemistry 3 1420342
1420451 Polymer Chemistry 3 1420217
1420454 Environmental Chemistry 3 1420322
1420453 Petrochemistry 3 1420217
1420433 Homogeneous Catalysis 3 1420332
1420410 Organic Chemistry III 3 1420217
1420412 Chemistry of Natural Products 3 1420217
1420441 Photochemistry 3 1420341
1420461 Nanochemistry 3 1420332
1420460 Biochemistry of Plants 3 1420361
C. Free Electives
Each student registered in the chemistry program is required to take 6 credits (2
courses) as general free elective courses. Such courses can be taken from the
university’s pool of courses at large upon the approval of the academic advisor.
These courses are intended to broaden the knowledge of students by combining
studies from chemistry with studies from other academic disciplines.
Study Plan
The BS program in Chemistry encompasses 123 credits hours that are
0201102 Arabic Language or Arabic Language 3 None

for non-Arabic Speakers

1420102 General Chemistry I Lab 1 Pre/Co: 1420 101
1430115 Physics I 3

1440131 Calculus I 3
1420103 General Chemistry II 3 1420101
1420104 General Chemistry II Lab 1 Pre/Co: 1420103
1430117 Physics II 3 1430116
1430118 Physics II Lab 1 Pre/Co: 1430117
1440132 Calculus II 3 1440131
0202213 Critical Reading and Writing 3 None
1420211 Organic Chemistry I 3 1420103
1420212 Organic Chemistry I Lab 1 Pre/Co: 1420211
14202xx Specialized Elective 3 Note 1

1420217 Organic Chemistry II 3 1420211
1420218 Organic Chemistry II Lab 1 Pre/Co: 1420217
1420241 Physical Chemistry I 3 1420103
1420242 Physical Chemistry I Lab 1 Pre/Co: 1420241
1420331 Inorganic Chemistry I 3 1420103

1420311 Spectroscopic Identification of 2 1420217
organic compounds
1420322 Instrumental Analysis 3 1420221
1420323 Instrumental Analysis Lab 1 Pre/C0: 1420321
1420341 Physical Chemistry II 3 1420241

1420342 Physical Chemistry II Lab 1 Pre/Co: 1420341
0202207 Technical Writing 3

1420332 Inorganic Chemistry II 3 1420331
1420333 Inorganic Chemistry Lab 1 Pre/Co: 1420332

1420362 Biochemistry Lab 1 1420361

1420391 Chemical Literature and Seminar 3 Note 1
Note 1: Third year standing or departmental approval
Completing 80
1420452 Industrial Training 3
CrHrs
General Free Elective 3

General Free Elective 3
1420490 Chemistry Senior Project 3 Senior standing
Course Description
Courses in the proposed program that are offered in the department of
Chemistry start with (1420xxx). The program of study contains courses
that are offered by other departments as well as from outside the college.
Consistent with the university policies, chemistry courses in the program
will be assigned numbers of the form (1420 ABC) where:
A Year (level)
B Areas (as follows): 4: Physical Chemistry
0: General Chemistry 5: Applied Chemistry
1: Organic Chemistry 6: Biochemistry
2: Analytical Chemistry 9: Seminars and Projects
3: Inorganic Chemistry
Core Courses
1420101 General Chemistry I 3-0:3

Prerequisite: None
Matter; atomic structure; stoichiometry of chemical reactions; chemical
reactions in solutions; Energy and thermochemistry; atomic and electronic
structure; chemical bonding; periodic correlations; properties of gases; liquids
and solids; solutions are covered.
1420102 General Chemistry I Lab 0-3:1
Experiments on qualitative and quantitative aspects of general chemistry.
1420103 General Chemistry II 3-0:3

Thermodynamics; reaction kinetics; chemical equilibrium; electrochemistry;
nuclear reactions; properties of metals and metal complexes; organic
compounds and macromolecules are covered.
1420104 General Chemistry II Lab 0-3:1

Experiments on qualitative and quantitative aspects of general chemistry.
1420211 Organic Chemistry I 3-0:3

Structure; stereochemistry; properties of organic compounds; synthesis and
reactions of alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, dienes, alicyclics, aromatic compounds;
mechanisms of radical substitution, radical and electrophilic addition,
electrophilic substitution are covered.
1420212 Organic Chemistry I Lab 0-3:1

Various separation, purification, and synthesis techniques are covered.
1420217 Organic Chemistry II 3-0:3

Identification of organic compounds by spectroscopic methods; synthesis and
properties of alkyl halides, alcohols, and ethers; carboxylic acids; aldehydes and
ketones; amines, phenols and derivatives are covered.
1420218 Organic Chemistry II Lab 0-3:1

Synthesis of various organic compounds and basic spectroscopic techniques are
covered.
1420221 Analytical Chemistry 3-0:3

Treatment of errors; gravimetric and volumetric techniques; acid / base,
precipitation, complex formation, and redox titrations; extraction; and
electrochemistry will be covered.
1420222 Analytical Chemistry Lab 0-3:1

Pre/co: 1420221
Experiments related to the course main topics.
1420241 Physical Chemistry I 3-0:3

Basic gas laws and equations of state; laws of thermodynamics; reaction kinetics,
entropy, and free energy; chemical equilibrium; phases and phase equilibrium
are covered.
1420242 Physical Chemistry I Lab 0-3:1

Techniques of physical measurement error analysis and statistics with
experiments on gas laws; calorimetry; equilibrium, and phase diagram are
covered.
1420311 Spectroscopic Identification of organic compounds

1-3:2
Mass spectrometry; infrared spectroscopy; ultraviolet-visible
spectroscopy; and proton and carbon nuclear magnetic resonance;
functional groups by chemical tests; preparation of derivatives; and separation
of mixtures are covered.
1420322 Instrumental Analysis 3-0:3

The theory and practice of modern methods of instrumental analysis including
UV-VIS and infrared absorption spectrophotometry; emission spectroscopy;
mass spectroscopy; electron and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy;
electrochemical methods; and chromatography will be covered.
1420323 Instrumental Analysis Lab 0-3:1

Experimental implementation of instruments related to materials covered in the
theoretical course.
1420331 Inorganic Chemistry I 3-0:3
Atomic structure; molecular structure and shape; symmetry and group theory;
structure of solids; acids and bases; nomenclature of inorganic compounds;
introduction to organometallic compounds of the main group elements;
d-metal complexes; and electronic spectra will be covered.
1420332 Inorganic Chemistry II 3-0:3

Classical complexes; complexes of pi-accepter (pi-acid) ligands;
organometallic compounds of transition metals; organometallic
compounds in homogeneous catalytic reactions; bio-inorganic chemistry
of iron, cobalt, and some other metals; hydrogen bonding; and the noble
gases are covered.
1420333 Inorganic Chemistry Lab 0-3:1

Pre/Co-requisite: 1420332
Experiments based upon synthesis and physical measurements of
coordination and organometallic.
1420341 Physical Chemistry II 3-0:3

Electromagnetic radiation; old quantum theory, Schrodinger’s wave
quantum, quantum mechanical postulates; quantum mechanics of
simple systems; pure and vibration rotation spectroscopy, Raman
spectroscopy; electronic spectra, viscosity; diffusion and sedimentation.
1420342 Physical Chemistry II Lab 0-3:1

Experiments involving electrochemistry; conductivities and transport
properties of solutions; kinetics of reactions; measurements of surface
properties; and transport properties of gases and liquids are covered.
1420391 Chemical Literature and Seminar 2-3:3

Prerequisite: 3rd year standing or departmental approval
A survey course concerning the use of traditional and automated
methods for searching chemical information, with emphasis on on-line
computer searching. Students will participate in giving and attending
seminars of general chemical interest. Topics cover review of current
literature and professional ethics n chemistry
1420361 Biochemistry 3-0:3

A study of the constituents of living cells and their chemical reactions,
emphasis is on intermediary metabolism and biologically important
reactions of amino acids, proteins, carbohydrates, nucleic acids and
lipids.
1420362 Biochemistry lab 0-3:1

A study of the constituents of living cells and their chemical reactions,
Application of general biochemistry techniques for studying isolation
and identification of proteins, carbohydrate, lipids, and nucleic acids,
enzyme assays and introductory experiments of enzyme kinetics.
1420452 Industrial Training 0-8:3

This course consists of a period of 6 weeks during the summer of the
junior year training in an appropriate chemical industry or firm. The
students will be evaluated based on their performance at the training
site, and are required to submit a report and to present a seminar about
their experience before receiving a grade for the course.
1420490 Chemistry Senior Project 1-6:3

Prerequisites: Senior standing
Students are introduced to research under the direction of a member of
faculty, different techniques and principles of chemistry will be
introduced. Both a formal oral and written report of the results of the
research must be presented.
Specialized electives
Descriptions of the specialized electives in Chemistry are given below:
1420410 Organic Chemistry III 3-0:3
Modern synthetic organic chemistry including catalytic hydrogenation;
metal hydride and dissolved metal reductions; oxidations with
chromium, manganese, peracids and peresters; halogenation, alkylation
of active methylene compounds; aldol condensation and related
reactions; and acylation at carbon are covered.
1420412 Chemistry of Natural Products 3-0:3

Biosynthesis of fats, carbohydrates, proteins, steroids, terpenes,
alkaloids, postaglandins; Polysaccharrides, natural products from
carbohydrates; aliphatic compounds; prostaglandins; antibiotic; aromatic
compounds; terpenes; steroids; alkaloids; the penicillins; and coenzyme
A, amino acids, peptides, proteins.
1420420 Electrochemistry 3-0:3

This course covers advances in electrochemistry and electrochemical
techniques such as voltammetry, and rotating disc electrodes.
1420423 Separation Methods in Chemical Analysis 3-0:3

This course covers separation methods of analysis, which include,
distillation, solvent extraction, partition chromatography, adsorption
chromatography, ion exchange, size-exclusion, high performance liquid
chromatography, Gas liquid chromatography and gas solid
chromatography.
1420440 Computational Chemistry 3-0:3

Application of Fortran programming and numerical methods to chemical
problems in quantum mechanics; thermodynamics; and kinetics; with
emphasis on literature review and implementation of ready-to-use
programs in chemistry.
1420441 Photochemistry 3-0:3
A study of the fundamental photochemical and photophysical processes
which follow absorption of radiation by molecules and the techniques
used to study these processes.
1420442 Quantum Chemistry 3-0:3

Classical mechanics versus quantum mechanics; postulates of quantum
mechanics; Schrodinger equation; particle in a box; atomic wave
functions; Russell-Saunders coupling and perturbation theory; and
molecular wave functions are covered.
1420433 Homogeneous Catalysis 3-0:3

Transition metal chemistry; isomerization and hydrogenation; addition
reactions of olefins and dienes; reactions of carbon monoxide; oxidation
of olefins and dienes; arene reactions; acetylene reaction; olefin
metathesis and alkene reaction; oxidation of hydrocarbons by oxygen;
trends in homogeneous catalysis are covered.
1420451 Polymer Chemistry 3-0:3

Introduction to polymer science; polymerization reactions; mechanism
and kinetic studies; physical and analytical characterization of polymers;
polymers properties and synthesis; copolymerization reactions; additives
in polymer industries; basic concepts of polymer technology are covered.
1420453 Petrochemistry 3-0:3

A study of the numerous chemicals obtained directly or indirectly from
petroleum, including their chemistry and their industrial production and
applications.
1420454 Environmental Chemistry 3-0:3

This course explains the relationship between chemistry and the
environment from the chemical viewpoint, considering the following;
Chemistry of the atmosphere; Air and air pollution; Natural waters;
analysis and purification of wastewater. Aspects of energy sources and
their environmental consequences; Environmental impact of organic and
inorganic pollutants; introduction to methods of dangerous wastes
disposal.
1420460 Biochemistry of Plants 3-0:3

This course provides students with advanced knowledge about
biochemical processes in plants including photosynthesis (light reaction
and dark reaction), monosaccharides, disaccharides and polysaccharides
biosynthesis and storage, nitrogen fixation and sulfur metabolism, lipid
synthesis and storage, biosynthesis of flavonoids, antimicrobial peptides,
peptide hormones, vitamins, and fibers are covered.
1420461 Nano chemistry 3-0:3

This course covers basics of nanoscience and chemical methods for the
synthesis of nanomaterials is different shapes. Specifically, this course
will focus on technologically important materials such as quantum dots,
carbon nanotubes, semiconductor nanowires, conductive nanorods,
nanoscale polymers, graphene, nanodiamond, and nanosized materials.
Fundamental properties and applications in energy and medicine of these
nanomaterials are covered.
Courses offered to other majors

1427107 Chemistry I for Medical Sciences 3 None
1427108 Chemistry (II) for Medicine and 3 1427107
Medical Sciences
1427118 General Chemistry Laboratory for 1 Pre/Co
Medical Sciences 1427108
1426155 General Chemistry for Health 4 None
Sciences
1426217 Organic Chemistry for Health 3 1426155
Sciences
1420225 Analytical Chemistry for Health 3 1426155
Sciences
1420226 Analytical Chemistry lab for Health 1 Pre/Co
Sciences 1420225
Description of these courses as shown below.
1427107 General Chemistry 1 for Medical Sciences 3-0:3

Perquisite: None
Structure of the atom and the periodic table; structure and properties of ionic
and covalent compounds; solutions; acids and bases and oxidation-reduction;
the nucleus, radioactivity, and nuclear medicine; organic chemistry of saturated
and unsaturated hydrocarbons, functional groups (Alcohols, thiols, amines,
amides, carboxylic acids, esters and amides).
1427108 General Chemistry-2 for Medical Sciences 3-0:3

This course describes the main basic biochemical pathways such as glycolysis,
TCA cycles, electron transport chain, glycogenlysis and glycogenesis,
ketogenesis, lipogenesis and lipolysis and urea cycle. It also describes the
synthesis of nucleic acids including DNA and RNA.
1427118 General Chemistry 2 lab for Medical Sciences 0-3:1

Experiments on qualitative and qualitative general chemistry, various organic
synthesis, and purification and separation techniques are covered.
1426217 Organic Chemistry for Health Sciences 4-3:3

Chemistry of saturated hydrocarbons, unsaturated, and aromatic compounds;
alcohols, phenols, ethers, and thiols; aldehydes and ketones; carboxylic acids
and esters; amines and amides are covered. Experiments on qualitative and
qualitative general chemistry, various organic synthesis, and purification and
separation techniques also introduced.
1426155 General Chemistry for Health Sciences 4-3:3
Prerequisite: None
Topics in this course include: measurements in chemistry; atoms and elements;
nuclear radiation; compounds and their bonds; energy and states of matter;
chemical reactions; chemical quantities; gases; solutions; and acid and bases.
This course also covers experiments on qualitative and quantitative aspects of
general chemistry.
1420225 Analytical Chemistry for Health Sciences 3-0:3

Calculations used in Analytical Chemistry; Chemical equilibrium; Treatment of
errors; gravimetric and volumetric techniques; acid/base; precipitation; complex
formation; redox titrations; and introduction to electrochemistry will be
covered.
1420226 Analytical Chemistry Laboratory for Health Sciences 0-3:1
Experiments on qualitative and quantitative aspects of major topics of the
course.
Department of Applied Physics & Astronomy
Personnel
Chairperson: Attaelmanan Gaffar

Professors: Bashir M. Suleiman, Attaelmanan Gaffar
Associate Professors: Hussain Alawadhi, Hachemi Benaoum, Mounir Kaidi,
Gehad Sadik, Hussein Elmehdi, Ilias Fernini, Oleg
Olendski, Kais Daoudi.
Assistant Professors: Rachik Soualah, Yassir Abdu, Mohammad Azeem,
Hafsa Khurshid, Hamdan Hamdan
Visiting Academics: Muhammad Mubasshir Shaikh, Antonios
Manousakis,
Lecturers: Bassam Rashed Khader, Omar Adwan, Mohammad
Mansour, Nawal Nayfeh, Saja Abdulhadi, Tahani
Alsarayreh, Abdulraheem Khudada
Vision
To be among the top five applied physics departments in the gulf region;
to achieve pre-eminence among universities in the region by providing a
positive academic environment; to achieve excellence in educational
programs that are based on research committed to the teaching process
and community needs and to develop students skills, analytical and
creative abilities.
Mission
The Applied Physics program has been designed to provide high quality
education in physics at the undergraduate level. It has been constructed
to prepare graduates to face the general challenges of a professional
career and pursue further studies in physics or other related fields. The
mission of the Department is summarized in the following:
1) To facilitate the success of physics graduates who can effectively solve
societal problems and carry out research related to pure and applied
physics with a drive towards service and leadership.
2) To provide quality scientific and technical education, training, innovation
and creativity in the areas of pure and applied sciences.
Program Goals
1) Provide a through introduction to classical physics and the basic concepts
of quantum mechanics.
2) Help students to develop appropriate skills for the analysis of the physical
systems. These include the ability to extract data from real systems, and
mathematical skills for the study of physical models.
3) Enable students to develop scientific reasoning, critical thinking, logical
argumentation skills, and the ability to adopt the new situations arising
from the changing nature of science and technology.
4) Help students to develop the oral and written communication skills
required for a scientific and technical career.
5) Help students to acquire an understanding of the nature of physics as it
relates to the other sciences and the various technical fields.
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the B.Sc. program in Applied Physics,
graduates will be able to:
a) Design and conduct experiments, test hypotheses, analyze and
interpret data in Physics areas.
b) Apply knowledge of physics and other related disciplines to scientific
and engineering problems.
c) Identify, solve and analyze applied physics problems.
d) Analyze the role of modern laboratory equipment and techniques to
conduct experiments to solve contemporary issues in physics.
e) Effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
f) Apply the techniques, skills, and modern scientific and technical tools
necessary for Physics practice.
g) Identify professional and ethical responsibility related to Physics.
h) Work individually or in a team to develop effective workplace
relationships.
i) Formulate or design a scientific process in Physics to meet the desired
needs
j) Acquire a broad education necessary to understand the impact of
Physics solutions in a global and societal context.
k) Recognize the need for and ability to engage in life-long learning in
Physics.
Graduates from the Applied Physics program will be prepared to seek
advanced degrees and to pursue careers in many fields and agencies such
as:
1) Environmental agencies.
2) Energy & Petroleum authorities and agencies.
3) Various Industries.
4) Hospitals and health care centers.
5) Space agencies & Astronomical observatories.
6) Ministry of Education and academic institutions.
7) Telecommunication companies.
8) Military forces, police, and civil defense.
9) Research and scholarship centers.
Program Overview
The BS in Applied Physics is designed in accordance with the mission and
vision of the University of Sharjah and the College of Sciences to meet the
needs of the students, the basic sciences community, and the UAE society
at large. Quality and excellence in both the curriculum and instructional
pedagogy are ensured by following. A student enrolled in this program
must complete a total of 123 credit hours distributed as follows:
BSc in Applied Physics (123 crs)
UR CR PR Total
Electives Credits 9 6 24 39
Supporting Credits - - 10 10
Total 24 21 78 123
Mandatory Courses
Every student in the College of Sciences irrespective of specialization is
required to take the 15 credit hours of mandatory courses listed below:
Course # Course Title Cred Prerequisite

it
1430110 Physics 1 for Sciences 3 1430131
1430116 Physics 1 Lab 1 Pre/Co: 1430110 or 1430115
Elective Courses
The student must choose 6 credit hours outside the Department upon
the approval of the academic advisor. The two elective courses are to be
chosen from the table below.

1450101 General Biology I 3 None
1440181 Statistics for Science 3 None
1440182 Statistics for Science Lab 1 1440181

The program requirements consist of 78 credit hours of courses divided into four
major sets as described below.
D. Mandatory Core Courses

This set consists of 44 credit hours encompassing the courses listed below.
Course # Course Title Crs Prerequisite
1430100 Physics Orientation 1 None

1430117 Physics 2 3 Pre/Co: 1430110 or
1430115
1440131 or 1440133
1430118 Physics 2 Lab 1 Pre/Co: 1430116,

1430117
1430221 Classical Mechanics 3 1430110 or 1430115;

1430251
1430241 Modern Physics 4 1430117; 1430118
1430251 Mathematical Methods of 3 1430110 or 1430115;

Physics 1
1440131 or 1440133
1430252 Mathematical Methods of 3 1430251

Physics 2
1430323 Quantum Mechanics 1 3 1440241; 1430251
1430324 Quantum Mechanics 2 3 1430323
1430331 Electricity and Magnetism 3 1430117; 1430251

1
1430332 Electricity and Magnetism 2 1340331

2
1430333 Electronics for 4 1430118

Experimental Physics 1
1430353 Computational Physics 3 1411116; 1430241
1430471 Advanced Physics Lab 3 1430241; 1430333
1430472 Instrumentation and 3 1430333

Control
1430491 Senior Project 3 Department consent

E. Support Courses
This category includes 10 credit hours of Mathematics and Chemistry courses as
indicated in the table below.

1440261 Differential Equations for 3
Engineers
1420104 General Chemistry II Lab 1 Pre/Co 0215103
F. Elective Courses
Depending on the student interests and/or his/her future job prospects,
the student selects in the senior year 24 credit hours from the following
set of courses:
1430201 Fundamentals of Astronomy & 3 1430110 or

Space Science 1430115
1430202 Celestial Mechanics 3 1430110 or

1430115
1430211 Physics 3 3 1430117
1430212 Physics 3 Lab 1 1430118;

1430211
1430261 Thermodynamics 3 1430110 or

1430115
1430301 Astrophysics 1 (Stars) 3 1430201
1430302 Astronomical Techniques 3 1430201
1430361 Modern Optics 3 1430211

1430362 Thermal Physics 3 1430211;
1430241
1430401 Astrophysics 2 (Galaxies and the 3 1430301

Universe)
1430433 Electronic for Experimental 3 1430333

Physics 2
1430441 Solid State Physics 3 1430323
1430442 Introduction to Radiation Physics 3 1430241

Dosimetry
1430443 Nuclear Physics 3 1430323
1430481 Fundamentals of Environmental 3 1430241

Physics
1430482 Physics of Materials 3 1430261;

1430323
1430483 Health Physics 3 1430241
1430484 Intro to Medical Imaging 3 1430241
1430485 Physics of Energy Resources 3 1430241
1430486 Photonics and Fiber Optics 3 1430241;

1430361
1430487 Radiation Biology 3 1430241
1430488 Meteorology 3 1430241;

1430481
1430489 Introduction to Spectroscopy 3 1430323;

1430361
Study Plan
The Applied Physics BS program encompasses 123 credits hours that are spread
over eight semesters and could be completed in four years. The following
Course Title Crs Prerequisites
1430100 Physics Orientation 1 None
1430110 Physics 1 for sciences 3 1430131
1430116 Physics 1 Lab 1 Pre/Co: 1430110 or

1430115
0104100 Islamic Culture I 3 None
Course
Title Crs
# Prerequisites
143011 Physics 2 3 Pre/Co: 1430110 or

7 1430115
1440131 or 1440133
143011 Physics 2 Lab 1 Pre/Co: 1430116, 1430117

8

1

6

2
2
1430211 Physics 3 3 1430117 (P/Co)
1430251 Math Methods of Physics 1 3 1440131 or 1430110
1420102 General Chemistry I Lab 1 1420101 (P/Co)
1440261 Differential Equations for 3

Engineers
1430241 Modern Physics 4 1430117, 1430118
1430252 Math Methods of Physics 2 3 1430251
1430221 Classical Mechanics 3 1430115, 1430251
1420104 General Chemistry II Lab 1 1420103 (P/Co)

1430323 Quantum Mechanics 1 3 1440241, 1430251
1430331 Electricity and Magnetism 1 3 1430117, 1430251(P/Co)
1430333 Electronics for Exp. Physics 1 4 1430118
College Elective - 1 3
1430324 Quantum Mechanics 2 3 1430323
1430332 Electricity and Magnetism 2 2 1430331
1430353 Computational Physics 3 1430241, 1411116
1430472 Instrumentation and Control 3 1430333
1430362 Thermal Physics 3 1430241, 1430211
College Elective - 2 3
Year 4, Semester 7I (14 Credits)
1430471 Advanced Physics Lab 2 1430241, 1430333
14304xx Advanced Physics Elective - 3 3
1430491 Senior Project 3 Department consent
Courses in the proposed program that are offered by the Applied Physics
Department start with (1430). The program of study contains courses
that are offered by other departments as well as from outside the college.
Consistent with the university policies, Applied Physics courses in the
program will be assigned numbers of the form (1430 ABC) where:
A Year (level)
B Areas (as follows): 5: Mathematical and

Computational Physics
0: Astronomy and
Astrophysics 6: Optics, Waves and Thermal
Physics
1: General Physics
7: Instrumentation and Labs
2: Mechanics
8: Applied Physics
3: Electromagnetism and
Electronics 9: Projects and Training
4: Physical Chemistry

Core courses
Description of the core courses are given below.
1430100 Physics Orientation (1-0:1)

Prerequisite: None
A series of lectures on physics history, physical concepts, different fields of
physics, physics-related careers, and the applied physics program and facilities
at the University of Sharjah.
1430110 Physics 1 for sciences (3-0:3)

Motion in 1 and 2 dimensions, vectors, particle dynamics and Newton’s
laws, work and energy, momentum and collisions, rotation of rigid
bodies, fluid mechanics, heat and thermodynamics.
1430116 Physics 1 Lab (0-3:1)

Pre/Co-requisite: 1430110 or 1430115
10 experiments in mechanics, covering the topics in the Physics 1 course.
1430117 Physics 2 (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: 1430110 or 1430115; Pre/Co-requisite: 1440131 or
01440133
Charge and matter; electric field; Gauss’ law; electric potential;
capacitors and dielectrics; current and resistance; electromotive force
and circuits; magnetic field and forces; Ampere’s law; Faraday’s law of
induction; introduction to Maxwell’s equations.
1430118 Physics 2 Lab (0-3:1)

Prerequisite: 1430116; Pre/Co-requisite: 1430117
10 experiments in electricity and magnetism, covering topics in the
Physics II course.
1430201 Fundamentals of Astronomy & Space Science (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: 1430110 or 1430115
The course discusses astronomy in general and space science in particular
with emphasis on using physics to interpret the motions involved in the
universe (planets, stars, and galaxies) as well as the tools and methods
used to observe the sky.
1430202 Celestial Mechanics (3-0:3)

This course treats Newtonian gravitation – how it manifests itself, how to
calculate its effect on a variety of objects (artificial and natural satellites,
planets, and stars), and how to utilize passive or active radar data to
predict the future locations and velocities of such objects. It discusses
Newton’s Laws of motion and law of gravitation as applied to system of
particles; motion in the gravitation field with an especially full discussion
of the two body problem; coordinates systems and time systems; data
reduction; initial orbit determination; the differential correction of orbits,
and perturbation theory. Astrophysical applications of classical
gravitation to binary stars, clusters of stars, and clusters of galaxies.
1430211 Physics 3 (3-0:3)

Rotation of rigid bodies, Dynamics of Rotational motion, Equilibrium and
Elasticity, Periodic Motion, Fluid Mechanics, Mechanical Waves, Sound
and Hearing, Thermal properties of Matter, introduction to the First and
2nd law of thermodynamics.
1430212 Physics 3 Lab (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: 1430118; Pre/Co-requisite: 1430211
5-8 selected experiments on the topics mentioned in the description of
the theoretical part of physics 3.
1430221 Classical Mechanics (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: 1430110 or 1430115 and 1430251
Newtonian mechanics of particles and systems, conservation laws,
oscillations, Lagrangian mechanics, central force, motion in non-inertial
frames, and motion of rigid bodies.
1430241 Modern Physics (3-3:4)

Special theory of relativity and relativistic mechanics; photons; x-rays and
the Compton effect; the Bohr model of hydrogen; de Broglie wavelength
of matter and wave packet description of particles; Schrödinger wave
equation in one dimension; energy quantization; the Spin and many-
electron atoms; elements of nuclear physics and elementary particles. It
includes 12 experiments covering the topics above.
1430251 Mathematical Methods of Physics 1 (3-0:3)

Prerequisite: 1440131 or 1440133 and 1430110 or 1430115
Infinite series, complex numbers, linear equations, vectors and vector
analysis, matrices and matrix transformation, partial differentiation,
multiple integrals, and vector spaces.
1430252 Mathematical Methods of Physics 2 (3-0:3)

Tensor analysis, Calculus of variations, special functions, integral
transforms, series solutions of differential equations, Partial Differential
equations, complex variable theory.
1430261 Thermodynamics (3-0:3)

Entropy and the chemical potential, independent variables and state
functions, basic energy concepts first and second laws of
thermodynamics; ideal and real gases; thermodynamic properties;
introductory cycle analysis.
1430283 Physics for Dentistry (0-3:1) (3-3:4)

Prerequisite: 1430107 or 1430111 and 1430110 or 1430115
The course covers physics topics related to dental applications. These
include biomechanics of the jaw, light and optics, atomic structure,
spectra, radioactivity, x-rays (generation, safety and protection),
bioelectricity, lasers, imaging, waves and ultrasound.
1430301 Astrophysics 1 (Stars) (3-0:3)

Astrophysics is the application of physics to understand and interpret the
art of observation and the measurement side of astronomy. This course
will help tie astronomy to the different physics concepts that the student
has experienced as a physics student. The main goal of this course is to
help the students see that astrophysics is not just a high technology
research branch, but as part of everyday living.
1430302 Astronomical Techniques (3-0:3)

This course provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the
whole of modern astrophysics beyond the solar system. It combines a
critical account of observational methods (telescopes and
instrumentation) with a clear description of the Universe, including stars,
galaxies and cosmology. The course describes the techniques used by
astronomers to observe the Universe: optical telescopes and instruments
are discussed in detail, but observations at all wavelengths (from gamma
rays to radio) are covered, and there are sections on cosmic rays,
neutrinos and gravitation waves. After a short interlude describing the
appearance of the sky at all wavelengths, the role of positional astronomy
is highlighted. Student will learn here the quantitative aspects of the
electromagnetic spectrum, atmospheric absorption, celestial coordinate
systems, the motions of celestial objects, eclipses, calendar and time
systems, telescopes in all wavebands, speckle interferometry and
adaptive optics to overcome atmospheric jitter, astronomical detectors
including CCDs, interferometry to improve angular resolution, radiation
from pint and extended sources, the determination of masses,
temperatures, and distance of celestial objects. Moreover, a clear
description is given to the contents of the Universe, including accounts of
stellar evolution and cosmological models. In addition to all of this, the
student will utilize methods for data reduction and statistical analysis.
1430323 Quantum Mechanics 1 (3-0:3)

Prerequisites: 1430241 and 1430251
Schrodinger’s equation; the correspondence principle; the uncertainty
principle; 1- potentials; the harmonic oscillator; the hydrogen atom;
elements of matrix mechanics; operators; angular momentum.
1430324 Quantum Mechanics 2 (3-0:3)

Orbital angular momentum, radial wave function in three dimensions,
eigenstates, commutation relations of the spin angular momentum
operator, interaction of spin with angular momentum, behavior of
electrons in a magnetic field, perturbation theory, approximation
methods for time-dependent problems.
1430331 Electricity and Magnetism 1 (3-0:3)

Electrostatics: Poisson’s equation; energy in the electric field;
electrostatics of materials; Magnetostatics: Vector potential; energy in
the magnetic field; magneto-statics of materials; Faraday’s law;
inductance; solutions to the Laplace equation; Maxwell equations.
1430332 Electricity and Magnetism 2 (2-0:0)

Electromagnetic induction, electromagnetic wave propagation,
absorption and dispersion in conductors and dielectrics, EM wave
transmission, potentials and fields, EM radiation.
1430333 Electronics for Experimental Physics 1 (3-3:4)

Linear circuit theory; diodes and power supplies; transducers; analog
integrated circuits: including filters and operational amplifiers; digital
integrated circuits including: basic gates; combinational and sequential
logic; storage elements; timing elements; arithmetic devices; digital-to-
analog and analog-to-digital conversion. It includes 12 experiments
covering the topics mentioned above.
1430353 Computational Physics (2-3:3)

Prerequisite: Third Year Standing. Prerequisite: 1430241 and 141116
Techniques in the use of personal computers in physics including:
numerical modeling and integration, processing of large data sets;
experience in the use of statistical techniques to analyze data and to
model physical events; the use of mathematical packages. Laboratory:
hands-on experience in the use of PCs in solving physics problems.
1430361 Modern Optics (3-0:3)

Physical optics with major emphasis on wave properties of light;
boundary conditions; dispersion; optics of thin films; interference;
diffraction; polarization; lasers; holography; Fourier analysis.
1430362 Thermal Physics (3-0:3)

Equations of state; the first law of thermodynamics; heat engines and
refrigerators; entropy and the second law of thermodynamics; phase
equilibrium; kinetic theory; equipartition theory; transport phenomena;
introduction to statistical mechanics including quantum statistics;
applications to black body radiation, crystalline vibrations, magnetic ions
in solids, electronic heat capacity of metals, phase transformations and
chemical reactions.
1430401 Astrophysics 2 (Galaxies and the Universe) (3-0:3)

The course will focus on the physical properties of the planets to infer
their origin and evolution. It first takes a comparative look at our current
knowledge of the planets, especially our Earth, moon, as well as Mercury,
Venus, and Mars. These planets show different degrees of evolution, with
the Earth being the most evolved. The other planets – Jupiter, Saturn,
Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto – have, in contrast, changed little since their
birth. We will examine here the composition and internal structure of
the terrestrial planets and describes the major surface-shaping
processes: planetary volcanism, impact cratering and wind processes.
The atmosphere of the terrestrial planets is considered in detail, and this
leads naturally to a discussion of the giant planets and why they are
compositionally different from the planets of the inner Solar System.
The course will then give a fascinating description of the origin of the
Solar System and the evolution of the planets, and places our own planet
Earth within the context of other, more distant worlds.
Minor bodies, including comets, asteroids and Kuiper Belt objects, are
described, and the course concludes with an examination of theories for
the origin of the Solar System and the evidence that has come from
meteorites.
1430433 Electronics for Experimental Physics 2 (3-0:3)
Introduction to the electronic theory of semiconductors, semiconductors
in equilibrium, the ideal p-n junction, non-idealities, photo diodes, LEDs,
semiconductor lasers, metal-semiconductor contacts, heterojunctions,
JFET, MOST, small signal parameters, switching, and Thyristors.
1430441 Solid State Physics (3-0:3)

Introduction to atomic structure and bonding in solids; reciprocal lattice
and x-ray crystallography; phonons and crystal vibrations; phonons and
thermal properties; classical free electron behavior of metals; energy
bands in metals, semiconductors and insulators
1430442 Introduction to Radiation Physics and Dosimetry (3-0:3)

Radiation from accelerated charges; characteristics and quality of X-rays;
attenuation of photon beams in matter; interactions of photons with
matter; interaction of charged particle beams with matter; concepts of
dosimetry; radiation spectrometry.
1430443 Nuclear Physics (3-0:3)

Basic properties and structure of atomic nuclei, introduction to nuclear
models, nuclear reactions, decay and stability, the four-basic interaction
- strong, electromagnetic, weak and gravitational, properties of -
baryons, mesons, quarks, and leptons -, conservation laws, symmetries
and broken symmetries, the standard model, experimental techniques.
1430471 Advanced Physics Lab (0-6:2)

Zeeman effect, UV spectroscopy, optical spectroscopy, ionizing radiation,
crystal structure, gamma spectroscopy, elastic properties of materials,
absolute radioactivity, thermal properties of materials, measuring blood
speed by Doppler ultrasound, radiation Pollution.
1430481 Environmental Physics (3-0:3)
Relationship of physics to current environmental problems; energy
production, comparison of sources and byproducts; nature of and
possible solutions to problems of various pollutions particularly matter in
atmosphere; radiation physics; the climate; spectroscopy and
instrumentation.
1430482 Physics of Materials (3-0:3)

Advanced topics in elasticity, viscous flow, reaction kinetics, thermal
properties, heat transfer, mechanical properties and optical properties of
materials.
1430483 Health Physics (3-0:3)

Sources of radiation, basic dosimetry and hazards of ionizing radiation.
Techniques for detection, use and safe handling of radiation sources.
Radiation safety codes laws and regulations.
1430484 Introduction to Medical Imaging (2-3:3)

Fundamentals of image formation, analysis of the characteristics of
medical images, parametric description of image quality, application to
transmission of radiotherapy.
1430485 Physics of Energy Resources (3-0:3)

Energy and environment; the economics of energy; traditional energy
sources: fossil fuels; nuclear energy; sustainable and renewable energy;
wind and solar power systems; hydroelectric and geothermal energy;
energy storage and transportation.
1430486 Photonics and Fiber Optics (3-0:3)

Models of light, optical fiber basics, optical fiber manufacture, incoherent
light sources, laser light, light detectors, detector circuit and modulation,
fiber optics transmitters and receivers, fiber optics telecommunications,
interferometric fiber optic sensors.
1430487 Radiation Biology (3-0:3)

Basic radiation physics, track structure, radiation chemistry, DNA damage
and repair, cell survival curves, the 4R’s of radiology, radiation therapy,
radiation effects, radiation protection.
1430488 Meteorology (3-0:3)

Fundamental concepts, earth and the atmosphere, warming the earth,
daily and seasonal temperatures, atmospheric optics, atmospheric
moisture, condensation, stability and cloud, precipitation, motion of the
atmosphere, winds, air masses and fronts, cyclones, thunderstorms,
tornadoes, hurricanes, air pollution, global climate and its changes,
weather forecasting.
1430489 Introduction to Spectroscopy (3-0:3)

Electromagnetic radiation and its interaction with atoms and molecules;
experimental methods; molecular symmetry; rotational, vibrational and
electronic spectroscopy; photoelectron and related spectroscopies;
lasers and laser spectroscopy.
1430491 Senior Project (0-6:3)

Prerequisite: Department consent
Under the supervision of a faculty member, the student gets involved in
a project and writes a report about a topic approved by the department,
and defends it publicly.
Department of Mathematics
Personnel
Chairperson: Prof. Abdelaziz Soufyane

Professors: Bassem Attili, Khalil I.T. Al-Dosary, Ali Jaballah
Associate Professors: Muhamad Islam, Hishyar Abullah, Mohamad
Bataineh, Mahmoud Benkhalifa, Zahid Raza,
Belkacem Said Houari, Mostafa Zahri, Firas
Ghanim
Assistant Professors: Mohammed Al-Akhrass, Luai Al-Labadi
Lecturers: Kholoud Mustafa, Nida Siddiqui
Vision
The Department of Mathematics envisions itself to be a center of
excellence in teaching mathematical sciences, community based-
research, creative activities, and outreach services.
Mission
The mission of the Department of Mathematics is to provide high quality
education at the undergraduate level, and to prepare mathematics
professionals to participate and contribute to their societies. It aspires
tocarry out the University of Sharjah’s objective to instill in its student a
spirit of independent research and a deep commitment to scientific
thinking and continuous progress.
Objectives
The Department of Mathematics seeks to provide quality education
aimed at preparing high caliber professionals capable of achieving
success and contributing to the development of the country in line with
an ever-changing world.
The mathematics program is designed to achieve the following goals:

1) Graduates will be able to use their mathematical background to
implement innovative and effective solutions to real-life problems
that they encounter in their professional careers.
2) Graduates will engage in lifelong learning and will be intrinsically
motivated to follow up or contribute to the latest researches in all
mathematics related fields.
3) Graduates will be strong contributors to the society by engaging in
professional and mathematical societies, community task forces, and
any other work in benefit of the community.
4) Graduates will be able to work competently alone, as a team, and as
leaders with strong ethical commitment.
5) Graduates will be able to communicate their thoughts and
suggestions effectively in written and oral forms.
Program Outcomes
The program objectives are fulfilled by defining Program Outcomes to be
achieved by the curriculum. Specifically, graduates of the Bachelor of
Science in Mathematics program will be able to:
a) Apply a broad range of core mathematical knowledge and
techniques, including advanced calculus, linear algebra, geometry,
differential equations, probability and statistics.
b) Apply scientific experiments and research methods to continuously
build on existing knowledge with modern and innovative ideas.
c) Utilize mathematical knowledge and IT skills to design, implement
and enhance computer programs.
d) Function on multidisciplinary teams.
e) Analyze statistical data to identify and solve applied scientific
problems
f) Understand professional and ethical responsibility
g) Communicate mathematical knowledge directly and indirectly with
precision, clarity and organization.
h) Formulate mathematical models to solve real-life problems in a
contemporary global and societal context.
i) Utilize modern techniques and skills obtained to achieve pre-
determined goals and improve overall performance in a professional
set-up.
Graduates of the Department of Mathematics will be prepared to pursue
graduate studies and researcher start career paths in a myriad of fields in
governmental and private sector enterprises, including Ministry of
Education, Census and Information Bureau, electricity and water
companies, petroleum companies, financial and banking sector,
insurance companies, the Meteorology Department and many more.
Program Overview
Established in 2007, the Department of Mathematics provides students
at the University of Sharjah with the opportunity to learn fundamental
scientific and mathematical concepts in an atmosphere that is friendly,
conducive to learning and encourages intellectual curiosity, exploration
and independent thinking, and high ethics.
The Department offers a wide array of courses in pure and applied
mathematics for all types of learners in addition to applications. More
adventurous student can study advanced courses in mathematics and its
applications.
Faculty members are active professionals in the fields they teach. All are
graduates of prestigious universities and are active in research and self -
development. The faculty, through their dedication to teaching and guidance
help students develop meaningful and lasting bonds with science and
mathematics, while providing invaluable skills for leading a more interesting and
productive lives.
A student undertaking the BS program in Mathematics should complete a total
of 123 credit hours distributed as follows:
BSc in Mathematics
UR CR PR Total
Mandatory Support Credits - - 12 12
Elective Core Courses 9 - 21 30
Elective Support Credits - - 6 6
Total 24 15 84 123


The Department of Mathematics core courses (45 credit hours) are listed below:
1440132 Calculus II 3 1440131
1440231 Calculus III 3 1440132
1440232 Vector Calculus 3 1440231
1440233 Foundations of Mathematics 3 1440131
1440241 Ordinary Differential Equations I 3 1440132
1440233;
1440251 Geometry 3
1440233
Introduction to Probability and

1440281 3 1440131
Statistics
1440311 Abstract Algebra I 3 1440233
1440132;
1440331 Real Analysis I 3
1440233
1440231;
1440332 Complex Analysis 3
1440331
1440132;
1440371 Numerical Analysis I 3
1440211
1440372 Operations Research I 3 1440211
1440381 Mathematical Statistics 3 1440281
1440492 Graduation Project 3 Senior Standing
B. Mandatory Support Courses

All Mathematics major students are required to take the following four
courses (12 credits) of mandatory computer science courses.
1411263 Introduction to Database Management 3 1411116

Systems
C. Elective Courses
The program includes 27 credit hours of elective courses chosen from
various categories; 21 credits are Mathematics core electives and 6
credits of Computer Science courses.
Elective Core Courses

The following courses are offered by the Mathematics Department as
electives although all may not be available in a particular semester.
Additional courses may be developed in the future, based on changes in
the discipline and demand.
1440312 Linear Algebra II 3 1440211
1440132;
1440313 Number Theory 3
1440233
1440231,
1440341 Partial Differential Equations 3
1440241
1440373 Graph Theory 3 1440211
1440411 Abstract Algebra II 3 1440311
1440431 Real Analysis II 3 1440331
1440341;
1440441 Ordinary Differential Equations II 3
1440331
1440451 Topology 3 1440331
1440471 Numerical Analysis II 3 1440371
1440472 Operations Research II 3 1440372
1440481 Stochastic Processes 3 1440381
Department’s
1440491 Selected Topics in Mathematics 3
Consent
Elective Support Courses

The required six-credit electives encompass two Computer Science
courses selected from the following list:

Programming Languages and
1411319 3 1411215
Paradigms

1411365 Database Design and Implementation 3 1411263
Study Plan
The BS program in Mathematics encompasses 123 credits hours that are
0201102
or Arabic Language 3
0201105 None
1430111 Physics I 3 None
1430112 Physics I LAB 1 1430111

1420101 Chemistry I 3 None
1420102 Chemistry I LAB 1 1420101
1440132 Calculus II 3 1440131
CrHr Prerequisite
Course Title
s s
0104100 Islamic Culture I 3 None
1440231 Calculus III 3 1440132
1440233 Found. of Mathematics 3 1440131
1440281 Intro. To Prob.& Stat. 3 1440131
1440232 Vector Calculus 3 1440231
1440241 Ord. Diff. Equation 3 1440132
1411xxx Dept. Support Elect. I 3

CrHr Prerequisite
Course # Title
s s
1440251 Geometry 3 1440233
1440311 Abstract Algebra I 3 1440233
1440132;
1440371 Numerical Analysis I 3
1440211
1440381 Mathematical Statistics 3 1440281
1440332 Complex Analysis 3 1440231
1411xxx Dept. Support Elect. (2) 3
1440xxx Dept. Core Elect. I 3
University Elect. (4) 3
1440281
1440461 Training Course 0 Completing
70 CrHrs
CrHr Prerequisite
Course # Tile
s s

1440372 Operations Research I 3 1440211
1440xxx Dept. Core Elect. (2) 3
1441xxx Dept. Core Elect (3) 3
Depart. Core Elect. (4) 3
1440132;
1440331 Real Analysis I 3
1440233
Senior
Standing
Courses Description
Mathematics start with (1440). The program of study contains courses
that are offered by other departments as well as from outside the
College. Consistent with the University policies, mathematics courses in
the program will be assigned numbers of the form (1440ABC) where:
A Year (level)
B Areas (as follows): 5: Geometry
1: Algebra 7: Applied Mathematics

3: Calculus and Analysis 8: Statistics
4: Differential Equations 9: Projects and Selected Topics
1440098 Remedial Math 3-0:3

Prerequisite: None
Real numbers, equations, inequalities, functions and their graphs, inverse
functions, linear and quadratic functions, polynomial and rational
functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, and trigonometry.
1440098 Pre-Calculus 3-0:3

Prerequisite: None
Real numbers, equations, inequalities, functions and their graphs, inverse
functions, linear and quadratic functions, polynomial and rational
functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, and trigonometry.
1440100 Mathematics for Business 3-0:3

Prerequisite: None
Linear and Non-linear functions and applications. Differentiation and
application. Integration and application.
1440131 Calculus I 3-0:3

Prerequisite: None
Functions, domain and range, examples of functions. Limits and continuity.
Derivatives, applications of derivatives in optimization, linearization and
graphing, the Mean Value Theorem. Integration, the Fundamental Theorem of
Calculus, areas, volumes of solids of revolution, arc length. Conic sections.
1440132 Calculus II 3-0:3

Functions, Inverse functions. Transcendental functions. L’Hopital’s rule.
Techniques of integration. Improper integrals. Sequence and infinite series of
real numbers. Polar coordinates. Parametric curves in the plane.
1440133 Calculus I for Engineering 3-0:3

Limits and continuity. Derivatives, applications of derivatives in
optimization, linearization and graphing, the Mean Value Theorem.
Integration, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, areas, volumes of
solids of revolution, arc length. Conic sections.
1440135 Calculus for Pharmacy 3-0:3

Prerequisite: None
Methods of differentiation; Graphing functions using first and second
derivatives; Solving optimization problems; Partial differentiation;
Integration methods and their application; Solving simple differential
equations with applications.
1440136 Statistics for Pharmacy 3-0:3

moments; Binomial Distribution and Normal Distribution; Sampling
distributions; Estimation and Confidence Intervals; Hypotheses testing.
1440151 Analytic Geometry 3-0:3

Prerequisite: None
Cartesian and parametric equations of curves (including lines) in plane
and in space; and surfaces (including planes) in space. Conic sections and
hyperbolic functions (Cartesian and Parametric Forms). Quadric surfaces
(Cartesian and Parametric Forms). Cylindrical and Spherical Coordinates
Systems. Level curves of scalar valued functions of two variables and level
surfaces of scalar valued function of three variables. Introductory
optimization, linear programming, Simplex method.
1440161 Calculus II for Engineers 3-0:3

Techniques of integration; Improper integrals; Graphing in polar
coordinates; Vectors and analytic geometry in space; Functions of several
variables; Extreme values and saddle points; Double integrals in
rectangular and polar coordinates; Triple integrals in rectangular
coordinates.
1440162 Business Mathematics 3-0:3

Linear equations, systems of linear equations, matrix algebra,
determinants and applications to demand and supply functions. Financial
mathematics. Functions of several variables.
1440163 Calculus I for Health Science 3-0:3
Prerequisite: None
Preliminaries. Limits and continuity. Differentiation. Applications of
derivatives. Integration. Applications of integrals.
1440181 Statistics for Science 3-0:3

Prerequisite: None
The objective of this course is to introduce the students to different
statistical concepts including data collection, sampling methods, types of
data, descriptive statistics (graphical and numerical), probability, random
variables (discrete and continuous), sampling distribution, statistical
inference, regression and ANOVA.
1440182 Statistics for Science Lab 1-3:1

Prerequisite: None
Introduction to SPSS, generating frequency tables and producing
summaries of data with SPSS, Use the Binomial and Normal distributions
to solve real life problems with SPSS, Make graphs using the Normal
distribution and find percentiles with SPSS, Statistical Inferences with
application in real life problems with SPSS.
1440211 Linear Algebra I 3-0:3

Systems of linear equations, Gauss and Gauss-Jordan elimination
processes. Matrix algebra, determinants, Cramer’s rule. Vector spaces,
subspaces, basis and dimension, rank, change of basis. Characteristic
polynomial, eigenvalues and eigenvectors of square matrices,
diagonalization. Inner product spaces, orthogonal projections, Gram-
Schmidt process. Computer applications. Introduction to linear
transformation.
1440231 Calculus III 3-0:3

Vectors and analytic geometry in space. Graphing surfaces in three
dimensions. Vector–valued functions and motion in space. Functions of
several variables. Extreme values and Lagrange multipliers. Multiple
integrals. Areas and volumes.
1440232 Vector Calculus 3-0:3

Integration in vector fields. Line integrals, circulation and flux, path
independence and conservative fields. Green’s Theorem in the plane.
Surface area and surface integrals. Parameterized surfaces. Stocke’s and
Divergence Theorems. Curvilinear coordinates. Transformation of
coordinates. Introduction to Cartesian tensors.
1440233 Foundations of Mathematics 3-0:3

Logic, propositional logic, truth tables, propositional formulas, logical
implication and equivalence, tautologies and contradictions, quantifiers.
Methods of proof. Sets, applications of sets, Venn diagrams, Cartesian
product, the power set. Cardinality. Mathematical Induction. Relations
and partitions, functions. Zorn’s Lemma and Axiom of Choice.
1440241 Ordinary Differential Equations I 3-0:3

This course covers first and higher order ordinary differential equations
(ODE) with applications in various fields. It contains: Basic concepts. First
order ODE’s, initial value problems, an existence and uniqueness
theorem. Higher order ode’s with constant coefficients. Laplace
transform and inverse. Power series solutions, Frobenius theorem.
Introduction to Linear systems of ODE’s.
1440251 Geometry 3-0:3

The axiomatic Systems, Finite geometry. Finite Projective Plane, Non-
Euclidean geometry. Hyperbolic geometry (Sensed Parallels, Asymptotic
Triangles. Saccheri Quadrilaterals, Area of Triangles, Ultraparallels,
Transformations of the Euclidean Plane.
1440261 Differential Equations for Engineers 3-0:3

This course covers first and higher order ordinary differential equations
with applications in various fields. It contains: Basic concepts. First order
ode’s, initial value problems, an existence and uniqueness theorem.
Higher order ode’s with constant coefficients. Laplace transform and its
inverse. Power series solutions, Frobenius theorem.
1440262 Mathematics for Engineers 3-0:3

Topics from linear algebra: Matrix multiplication; Linear systems;
Gaussian elimination; Determinants; Cramer’s rule; Inverse of a matrix.
Infinite sequences and limits; Infinite series: Convergence tests; Power
series; Taylor and Maclaurin series. Complex analysis: Complex numbers;
Analytic functions; Cauchy-Riemann equations; Line integral; Laurent
series; Singularities and zeros; Residue integration theorem.

This course provides the basic statistical concepts and methods common
in business applications. The goal is to help the students gain an
understanding of how to use, communicate and interpret statistics. The
knowledge and skills students acquire will help them in other business
courses and in their business career. In this course the students learn the
basic descriptive statistical methods, probability rules and sampling
distributions and how to draw inference about a population mean.
1440265 Statistics for Sociology 3-0:3

Prerequisite: None
This course provides the basic statistical concepts and methods common
in applied social sciences. The goal is to help the students gain an
understanding of how to use, communicate and interpret statistics. In
this course the students learn the basic descriptive statistical methods,
probability rules and sampling distributions, how to draw inference about
a population mean and linear regression.
1440281 Introduction to Probability and Statistics 3-0:3

moments; Special discrete and continuous distributions; Sampling
distributions; Estimation; Hypothesis testing; Linear regression; Analysis
of variance.
1440381 Mathematical Statistics 3-0:3

Review of basic concepts of probability, random variables and
distribution theory. Distribution of functions of random variables.
Expectation and moment generating functions. Unbiased and Sufficient
estimators. Point estimation, optimal properties of estimators. Interval
estimation. Hypotheses testing.
1440311 Abstract Algebra I 3-0:3
Groups. Subgroups. Quotient groups and homomorphisms. Introduction
to rings and fields. Ideals. Ring homomorphisms and quotient rings.
Applications.
1440312 Linear Algebra II 3-0:3

Linear transformations. Change of basis, transition matrix and similarity.
Nilpotent linear transformations and matrices. Canonical representation
of matrices, Jordan canonical forms. Linear functionals and the dual
space. Bilinear forms. Quadratic forms and real symmetric bilinear forms.
Complex inner product spaces. Normal operators. Unitary operators. The
spectral theorem.
1440313 Number Theory 3-0:3

Divisibility. Prime numbers. Euclidean algorithm. Linear congruences. The
Chinese remainder theorem. Fermat’s little theorem. Wilson’s theorem.
Euler’s theorem. Quadratic residues and reciprocity laws. Diophantine
equations. Fermat’s last theorem. Applications to cryptology and
primality tests. Other possible applications.
1440331 Real Analysis I 3-0:3

Sequences and Cauchy sequences of real numbers. Topology of the real
line. The Bolzano-Weierstrass theorem. The Heine-Borel theorem. Limits,
continuity, uniform continuity and differentiability of real-valued
functions. The Mean Value Theorem. L’Hopital’s rule. The Riemann
integral.
1440332 Complex Analysis 3-0:3

Complex numbers; Analytic functions; Derivatives; Differentiation;
Cauchy-Riemann equations; Polar coordinates; Harmonic functions;
Elementary functions; Integrals; Complex-valued functions;
Antiderivatives; Cauchy-Goursat theorem; Cauchy–integral formulas;
Morera’s theorem; Liouville’s theorem; Fundamental Theorem of algebra;
Series; Taylor and Laurent series; Power series, Integration and
differentiation of power series; Residues and poles.
1440341 Partial Differential Equations 3-0:3
First order partial differential equations, the method of characteristics.
Classification of second order pde’s: parabolic, elliptic, and hyperbolic.
The canonical form. Boundary value problems with applications to
physical sciences and engineering. Detailed analysis of the wave, heat
and Laplace equations; Separation of variables. Application of Fourier
theory.
1440371 Numerical Analysis I 3-0:3

Error analysis. Roots of nonlinear equations: bisection, fixed point, secant
and Newton’s methods. Systems of linear equations: direct methods,
iterative methods. Systems of nonlinear equations: Newton’s method.
Interpolation: Lagrange, Newton’s formulas, Gaussian quadrature.
Approximation theory: orthogonal polynomials (Legendre, Laguerre,
Chebychev, Hermite), Gram-Schmidt process, LS approximation.
Numerical differentiation and integration: trapezoidal, Simpson,
Newton-Cotes formulas.
1440372 Operations Research I 3-0:3

Prerequisites: 1440211, 1440231
Linear Programming. The simplex method, duality, sensitivity analysis,
various versions of the simplex method. Transportation models. Network
models. Nonlinear programming. Constrained and unconstrained
optimization, KKT conditions.
1440373 Graph Theory 3-0:3

Introduction to graphs. Representation of graphs. Graph isomorphism,
connectivity. Euler and Hamilton paths. Shortest path problems.
Planarity, graph coloring. Trees, tree traversal, sorting, spanning trees,
matching. Networks, max flow.
1440411 Abstract Algebra II 3-0:3

Unique factorization domains. Modules and sub-modules. Field
extensions. Finite Fields. Introduction to Galois theory. Applications.
1440431 Real Analysis II 3-0:3
The Riemann-Stieltjes integral and functions of bounded variation. Metric
spaces. Pointwise and uniform convergence of sequences of functions in
metric spaces. Completeness of the space C(X,Y) of continuous functions.
Pointwise and uniform convergence of infinite series of real-valued
functions.
1440441 Ordinary Differential Equations II 3-0:3

Existence and uniqueness of solutions. Some fixed point theorems.
Matrix analysis of differential equations. Second order differential
equations in phase plane. Lyapunov functions. Stability of equilibria.
Qualitative theory. Autonomous systems in one and two dimensions.
Phase portraits, stability. Sturm-Liouville theory: eigenvalues and
eigenfunctions.
1440451 Topology 3-0:3

Topological spaces. Open and closed sets. Bases and sub-bases. Interior,
exterior and boundary points. The closure of a set. Continuous functions.
Homeomorphisms. Product spaces. Axioms of countability and
separability. Compact spaces. Connected spaces. Metric spaces.
1440461 Training Course 0-0:0

Prerequisite: 1440281 and at least 70 Credit Hours
This course aims to provide students with practical training. Training
1440471 Numerical Analysis II 3-0:3

Numerical solution of ordinary differential equations. One-step methods:
Euler, Taylor, Runge-Kutta. Multistep methods. The eigenvalue problem:
power and inverse power methods. Numerical solution of boundary
value problems: finite difference and shooting methods. Numerical
solution of partial differential equations: Difference methods
1440472 Operations Research II 3-0:3

Dynamic programming. Integer programming. Inventory models.
Introduction to Game Theory. Queuing theory. Simulation models.
Markov chains. Nonlinear programming algorithms: unconstrained
optimization, constrained optimization.
1440481 Stochastic Processes 3-0:3

Revision of probability. Bernoulli processes and sum of independent
random variables. Poisson processes. Markov chains and their
application to queuing theory and branching process. Markov processes.
Renewal process.
1440491 Selected Topics in Mathematics 3-0:3

Prerequisite: Senior standing; Consent of the department
Senior standing; Consent of the department.
Department of Applied Biology- Biotechnology
Personnel
Chairperson: Ali El-Keblawy
Professors: Ismail Saadoun, Ihsan Ali Mahasneh
Associate Professors: Hassen Hadj Kacem, Mona Rushdi Hassuneh
Assistant Professors: Amir Ali Khan, Abdelaziz Tlili, Kareem Mosa,

Khalid Bajou, Mohamed Nasir Khan
Academic Visiting: Abdullah Fahd Al Mutery
Lecturers: Ban Al-Joubori, Racha Al-Khoury, Uzma Inayat,

Islam Mohamed, Tasneem Ahmed Obeid
Vision
The Department of Applied Biology is committed in enhancing its
standing as a national and international leader in biotechnology
education, research and service delivery with an emphasis on serving the
needs of the United Arab Emirates.
Mission
The mission of the Department of Applied Biology is to provide a high
quality education to both undergraduate and graduate students. A
significant aspect of this mission is to prepare students to be life sciences
professionals to participate and contribute to the development of the
society. The Department strives to increase scientific literacy in the
general public through its service courses and community service
activities for the benefit of the UAE and the region.
Objectives
The bachelor degree in the Biotechnology Program has the following
goals:
1) To provide a high quality, intellectually challenging education in
biotechnology that prepares graduates to make a positive contribution to
society.
2) To equip students to be critical, independent learners experienced in
evidence-based assessment of problems, both at university and throughout
life.
3) To provide students training in research in preparation for higher degrees
through conducting an independent research project in their final year.
4) To introduce advanced technical procedures and modern biotechnology
practices in pharmaceutical, medical, industrial and agricultural fields.
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the BS program in Biotechnology,
graduates will:
a) Demonstrate knowledge of biological sciences core concepts which include
but not limited to cellular biology, molecular genetics, biochemistry and
microbiology
b) Use principles of allied knowledge in chemistry, physics and information
technology applications
c) Implement acquired knowledge in graduate studies and biotechnology
careers such as lab specialists in industry, pharmaceuticals and forensics
d) Use a wide variety of modern laboratory equipment and techniques such as
recombinant DNA technology, tissue culture and bioinformatics with
accuracy, precision and safety
e) Demonstrate skills of effective scientific writing and oral communication
f) Manage laboratory activities and engage in effective scientific work as
individuals and as team members
g) Understand the ethical issues related to biotechnology implications
h) Solve biological problems critically with scientific literacy in individual and
group settings.
Graduates from the Biotechnology program have many opportunities to be
employed in various positions such as
1) Lab specialists in food processing and manufacturing, pharmaceuticals,
medical pathology and diagnostics, reproductive biology industries, plant
biotechnology and a range of veterinary and agricultural supporting
industries.
2) Forensic, medical and quality control laboratory specialists for conducting
DNA analysis related to criminal investigations and diagnosis of microbial
and genetic diseases.
3) Environmental consultants to assess and monitor environmental
contamination, help in developing landfill sites, implementing
environmental bioremediation programs, work with environmental
agencies, and support food and microbiology labs
4) Scientific journalists and media presenters writing articles and helping
preparing broadcast programs to communicate the importance of scientific
development to the public.
5) Sales representative/marketing professional to sell and provide advice
about special scientific products to clients in research, help to solve specific
problems related to equipment applications and experimental procedures.
Program Overview
To obtain a Bachelor of Science degree in Biotechnology, the student
must complete a total of 124 credit hours. These hours span University
requirements (UR), College requirements (CR) and program
requirements (PR). The allocation of the credit hours is shown in the
following table:
BSc in Biotechnology (Total Credit Hours: 124 Credits)
UR CR PR Total
Total 24 15 85 124
Sciences section in this bulletin. Students of the program study the course
1430107 Physics for Health Sciences instated of the course 1430110
Physics I for Sciences.
The mandatory core courses offered by the Biotechnology program
encompasses the 56 credits listed in the table below.
1450101 General Biology 1 3 -
1450102 General Biology 2 3 1450101
1450107 General Biology Lab 1 Pre/Co: 1450101
1450201 Basic Biotechnology 3 1450102
1450251 Cell Biology 3 1450102
1411100;
1450301 Bio-informatics 3
1411116
1450332 General Microbiology Lab. 1 Pre/Co: 1450331
1450336 Immunology and Serology Lab. 1 1450333
Tissue Culture and Animal 1450332;

1450361 2
Biotechnology 1450333

1450342 Molecular Genetics Lab 1 Pre/Co: 1450341
1450351 Biochemistry 3 1426217, 1450251
1450352 Biochemistry Lab 1 Pre/Co: 1450351
1450399 Field Training 3 Note 1
1450421 Plant Biotechnology 3 1450201
Microbial and Process

1450431 3 1450201;1450331
Biotechnology
1450436 Environmental Biotechnology 3 1450201;1450331
1450441 Molecular Human Genetics 3 1450341
1450451 Molecular Biology 3 Pre/Co: 1450341
1450452 Molecular Biology Lab 1 Pre/Co: 1450451
1450491 Seminar 1 Note 2
1450493 Research Graduation Project 3 Note 2
1450496 Ethical Aspects of Biotechnology 1
1450453 Protein Biochemistry and 3 1450351

Engineering
Note 1: Completion of 65 credits + 1450361 + 1450352
Note 2: Completion 99 credits
Other mandatory courses offered by other departments consists of the

14 credits listed below.

0202121 English for Medical Students 3 0202103
1426217 Organic Chemistry (HS) 4 1426155
B. Technical Elective
Students in the Bachelor of Science program in Biotechnology are
required to study 10 credit hours of department elective courses selected
with the help of their academic advisor from two groups to best meet
their needs and aspirations. The two groups to choose from are:
Group A. Students are encouraged to take a minimum of 6 credit hours

from this group

1450311 Introduction to Forensic Sciences 3 1450102; 1420105
1450334 Microbial Genetics 3 1450331; 1450332
1450391 Scientific Writing and Presentation 1 0202203; 1450201
1450437 Pharmaceutical Biotechnology 3 1450201
1450454 Molecular Developmental Biology 3 1450451
1450455 Biotechnology in Medicine 3 01450341
1450492 A Selected Topics in Biotechnology A 3 Note 1
1450492 B Selected Topics in Biotechnology B 2 Note 1
1450492 C Selected Topics in Biotechnology C 1 Note 1
Note 1: Completion 99 credit hours
Group B. Students are encouraged to take a maximum of 4 credit hours

from this group.

0501253 Medical Microbiology 4 0500150*
0501254 Histology 3 0500150*
0501258 Molecular Genetics 4 0500150*
0501359 Clinical Chemistry I 4 0501260*
0501370 Hematology I 4 0500160*
0501463 Medical Virology 2 0501253*
*or departmental Approval
Study Plan
The BS program in Biotechnology encompasses 124 credits hours that are
0104100 Islamic Culture I 3
0201102 Arabic language or Arabic language

for non-Arabic Speakers 3
0201105
1450101 General Biology I 3
1450107 General Biology Lab 1 Pre/Co: 1450101
1426155 General Chemistry (HS) 4
1430107 General Physics for HS 4
1450102 General Biology II 3 1450101
1440163 Calculus for Health Sciences 3
CrHr
Course # Tile
s Prerequisites
1426217 Organic Chemistry (HS) 4 1426155
1450201 Basic Biotechnology 3 1450102

3
Entrepreneurship -
0202121 English for Medical Students 3 0202112
1420225 Analytical Chemistry (HS) 3 1426155
1420226 Analytical Chemistry Lab (HS) 1 Pre/Co: 1420225
1450251 Cell Biology 3 1450102
1450332 General Microbiology Lab 1 Pre/Co: 1450331
1450336 Immunology and Serology Lab 1 Pre/Co: 1450333

1450342 Molecular Genetics Lab 1 Pre/Co: 1450341
Course CrHr
Title
# s Prerequisites
145035 General Biochemistry 1426217;145025

3
1 1
145035 General Biochemistry Lab

1
2 Pre/Co: 1450351
145036 Tissue Culture and Animal 1450332;

2
1 Biotechnology 1450333
145030 Bioinformatics 1411100;

3
1 1411116
Program Elective (2) Completing 75

3
CrHrs

1
CrHrs
Year 3, Summer Semester (3 Credits)
Course
Title CrHrs
# Prerequisites
145039 Field Training Completing 65

9 CrHrs;
3
1450352;145036
0
Course Tile CrHrs Prerequisites
145043 Microbial Processing and 1450201;

3
1 Biotechnology 1450331
145043 Environmental Biotechnology 1450201;

3
6 1450331
145045 Molecular Biology

3
1 1450341
145045 Molecular Biology Lab

1
2 Pre/Co: 1450451

3
CrHrs
1450421 Plant Biotechnology 3 1450201
1450441 Molecular Human Genetics 3 1450341
1450491 Seminar 1 1450451 or Cor
1450493 Research Project Completing 99

3
CrHrs
1450496 Ethical Aspects of Biotechnology 1
Course Description
Courses that are offered in the Biotechnology program start with (1450). The
program of study contains courses that are offered by other Science
departments as well as from outside the college. Consistent with the university
policies, Biotechnology courses in the program are assigned numbers of the form
(1450ABC) where:
A Year (level)
0: General, Introductory, Biology 5: Cell Biology,

and Chemistry Biochemistry and
Molecular Biology
1: Forensic
6: Animal
2: Plant and Agriculture
9: Projects, Seminars,
3: Microbiology, Immunology and
Selected Topics and
Serology
Training
4: Genetics
C Course Sequence in area
Core Courses
1450101 General Biology I 3-0:3

Prerequisite: None
This course includes topics concerned with cell biochemistry, structure, function,
respiration and photosynthesis. The cell cycle and its control in addition to the
division of animal and plant cells will be discussed. Classical and molecular
genetics will be emphasized. Also, animal and plant tissues will be introduced.
1450102 General Biology II 3-0:3

This course includes topics concerned with the molecular basis of life and
selected physiological systems of the human body. The course will investigate:
genes to proteins, the regulation of gene expression, genetics of bacteria and
viruses and an introduction to biotechnology. Selected physiological systems of
the human body will be addressed such as human nutrition, circulation, and gas
exchange and immune system.
1450107 General Biology Lab 0-3:1

Prerequisite: 1450101 or concurrently
Experiments involve the use of the microscope, its detailed parts and functions.
The chemical and physical characteristics of macromolecules will be illustrated.
The structure and composition of plant and animal cells. Respiration, cell
division, and genetics. Study of animal tissues in addition to human anatomy .
1450201 Basic Biotechnology 2-3:3

This course discusses the fundamental aspects of biotechnology and its
importance to mankind in a concise and lucid explanation of this newly
founded science. The course emphasizes how cell structure and function
is a vital starting point for knowledge of genetic engineering and gene
technology. Lectures will underlie the principles and application of
Recombinant DNA technology in industrial, agricultural, pharmaceutical,
and biomedical fields. Lecture will also include the fermentation systems
for commercial production of useful products and their purification.
Students practice on all of these technologies in the lab sessions.
1450251 Cell Biology 3-0:3

The course describes the fundamental aspects of cell biology.
Introduction to cells covers cell chemistry and cell macromolecules. Cell
structure and functions include cell organelles, cytoskeleton, and
membrane transport across membranes, intracellular compartments and
cellular aspects of cancer.
1450301 Bio-informatics 2-3:3

This course will introduce students to some of the most commonly used
software packages for genetic analysis of nucleic acid, protein sequences
and designing primers for PCR. In addition the class explores and explains
some of the computational biology tools found on the Internet and how
they can be applied to problems in genomic and molecular biology
1450331 General Microbiology 3-0:3

Introduction to the microbial world. Diversity of prokaryotes, their
development, structure and function. Prokaryotic metabolism, nutrition,
growth and methods of control. Microbial genetics and control.
Fundamental principles of the interrelationships of microorganisms and
man, and their role in the environment.
1450332 General Microbiology Lab 0-3:1
The laboratory is set up to familiarize students with the techniques used
to grow and identify microorganisms. The first section of the semester
covers the basic safety and handling procedures inside the microbiology
laboratory, and the techniques of bacterial staining and the use of
microscopy. The second section covers the media related aspects,
recognition and differentiation of microbial characteristics in culture. The
next section is devoted for the effect of several physical parameters on
microbial growth. Microbial identification based on metabolic
differences will be also covered extensively using a number of tests, and
students will then test his or her knowledge by using the above
information to identify unknown bacterial culture. In the last section of
the course, students will be introduced to the concept of indicator
microorganisms, the coliforms.
1450333 Immunology and Serology 3-0:3

The course describes the fundamental aspects of immunology. Antigen
and antigenicity. Antibody structure, function and diversity. Cell and
organs of immune system. Humoral and cellular immune response.
Complement and phagocytosis. Immunity against infectious pathogens
and tumors. Immunodeficiency and AIDS, hypersensitivity, autoimmunity
and transplantation.
1450322 Immunology and Serology Lab 0-3:1

This course is designed to provide the appropriate laboratory exposure
necessary to prepare the student to function at the career-entry skill level
in the immunology laboratory. The first section of this course will be
devoted for solution preparations and experimental animals handling
and immunization. Next, students will be investigating some elements of
the innate immunity. The study of the formation, characteristics and
reactions of antigens and antibodies will be covered extensively during
this course along with their serological applications (agglutination,
flocculation and precipitation reactions). The last section will focus on the
use of electrophoresis in immunology.
1450341 Molecular Genetics 3-0:3
This course aims to introduce students to the fundamental principles and
mechanisms of heredity and variation. Topics will include Mendelian and
non-Mendelian inheritance, the basic principle of heredity, its
chromosomal basis, molecular mechanisms of mutation, DNA repair,
recombination, cytogenetics, viral genetics, bacterial and fungal genetics,
quantitative and population genetics, etc. The use of prokaryotic and
eukaryotic organism models for genetic analysis will be emphasized.
1450344 Molecular Genetics Lab 0-3:1

Prerequisite: Pre/Co: 1450341
This course is an introduction to many areas of modern genetics and
emphasizes the principles of genetics in each of 4 main areas,
transmission, cytogenetics, quantitative and molecular Genetics. The
course will begin by introducing students to the concepts and the
statistical laws commonly used in genetics. The key section of this course
will focus on studying how genes are transmitted between generations
and what are the laws governing their transmission; and all of this will be
investigated by doing genetic studies with the fruit fly Drosophila
melanogaster. Some sections of this course will arm students with a good
experience in preparing karyotype slides. Moreover, bacterial
mutagenesis will be covered extensively in this course. The last section
will be devoted for molecular genetics, where students will be asked to
extract and characterize different types of genetic material
1450351 General Biochemistry 3-0:3

The course is designed to provide an understanding of the structure of
the chemical components of living matter. Topics covered include
chemical principles of biologic systems; chemical and physical properties
of nucleotides, amino acids, proteins and water; protein structure and
stability; introduction to steady-state kinetics; enzyme mechanism;
controlling enzyme activity; metabolic circuitry; glucose transport and
metabolism; pyruvate metabolism; the TCA cycle; electron flow and
oxidative phosphorylation; glycogen metabolism; gluconeogenesis and
the pentose shunt; fatty acid catabolism and synthesis; disposal of
nitrogen: the urea cycle; amino acid catabolism and synthesis; integrating
metabolism: fed and fasted states and exercise.
1450352 General Biochemistry Lab 0-3:1
Prerequisite: Pre/Co: 1450351
The aim of the laboratory course is to provide an introduction to general
laboratory techniques in biochemistry with a focus on the experimental
basis for theoretical training in biochemistry. The course deals with
principles and practices of biochemistry, chromatography and
electrophoresis for investigations of metabolites, proteins,
polysaccharides; application of enzymes for quantitative determinations
by spectroscopic methods; introductory experiments with protein
purification and kinetics of enzyme action.
1450361 Tissue Culture and Animal Biotechnology 1-3:2

The course is designed to study the basic principles of animal tissue
culture. The topics include: types of culture, biology of cell culture,
culture media and their preparation, disaggregation of tissues,
maintenance of culture, methods of cell separation, culture of specific
cell types and specialized techniques in tissue culture. The course will also
introduce the student to basic hybridoma technology concepts and
monoclonal antibodies production techniques. Good laboratory practices
and good manufacturing practices are also discussed.

Prerequisite: Completion of 90 credit hours
The department contacts certain private and public sectors in order to
make a schedule for training in specialized areas, such as: hospitals,
forensic labs, food industries, environment labs control, private and
governmental labs and research labs. The duration of such training will
be 6 weeks. A faculty member is assigned to the students, visits them
while training and arranges lectures and seminars for them. After that
the student writes a report in which he describes the basic skills learned
during that period.
1450421 Plant Biotechnology 2-3:3

This class designed to provide students with up-to-date ways to develop
higher-yielding and more nutritious crop varieties, to improve resistance
to disease, or to reduce the need for inputs of fertilizers and other
expensive agrochemicals.
1450421 Microbial Processing and Biotechnology 2-3:3
This course includes the following topics: Principles and practices of
microbiology in industry, substrate for industrial fermentation, methods
of fermentation, and product recovery of organic feed-stocks produced
by fermentation, large scale cultivation and commercial exploitation of
industrial microorganisms to produce organic acids, amino acids,
enzymes, vitamins, antibiotics and single cell protein.
1450436 Environmental Biotechnology 2-3:3

The aim of this course is to provide an understanding of the specific
application of metabolic capability and molecular biology of
microorganisms for exploitation of many areas of biotechnology to
reverse and prevent environmental problems. Topics will cover:
Environmental monitoring, Sewage treatment, pollution control of
domestic, agricultural and industrial wastes, bioremediation and clean
technology, energy and biofules, and mineral resource recovery
1450441 Human Molecular Genetics 3-0:3

The course covers topics in human genetics such as: Human genetic
diseases, Mapping the human genome; The molecular analysis of single
gene disorders; the genetic analysis of complex diseases; Gene therapy,
Gene testing; The human genome project; Human population genetics
and evolution; DNA fingerprinting; Human genetics and society.
1450451 Molecular Biology 3-0:3

A lecture course dealing with the molecular nature of gens and genomes
and analysis of the biochemical processes (homologous recombination,
transcription, RNA splicing, and translation) involved in expression and
regulation of prokaryotic and eukaryotic genes.
1450452 Molecular Biology Lab 0-3:1

This course will provide students with a ‘hands on’ introduction to
modern molecular biology techniques. Students will learn bacterial
transformation and plasmid DNA purification, restriction digest and gel
electrophoresis, gene transfer and expression, isolation of DNA and RNA
from eukaryotic cells, Southern hybridization, reverse transcription, and
polymerase chain reaction (PCR and RT-PCR), and cloning DNA fragments.
1450491 Seminar 1-0:1

Pre-requisite: Completion of 90 credit hours
The student should consult his supervisor and agree with him on a
breaking news topic in biotechnology to be presented in an acceptable
form of a scientific report.
1450493 Research Project 0-9:3

Prerequisite: Completion of 90 credit hours
A well-defined problem is assigned to the student in order to carry out
experimental work to be presented in an acceptable form of a scientific
report.
Elective Courses
The technical elective courses consists of two groups, 16 credit hours of
courses offered by the Biotechnology program and 12 credit hours taken
from courses offered in other departments. Those course are described
below.
0202121 English for Medical Students 0-3:3

This course focuses on academic reading and writing skills, including
extensive work in reading comprehension and retention. Students will
practice identifying topics, determining the main idea of a text,
recognizing the supporting deals of a paragraph, recognizing authors'
writing patterns, and understanding new vocabulary through context
clued. Emphasis is given to the rhetorical structure of cause and effect.
0504252 Biostatistics 0-3:3

Prerequisite: None
This course provides students with an understanding of the principles of
biostatistics as related to biological sciences. It helps students to
understand the nature of data, data sources, methods of data
presentation, sampling distributions, data transformations, statistical
inference, correlation and regression analyses. It also gives the student
an idea about the concept of hypothesis testing and tests of significance.
1426217 Organic Chemistry for HS 4-3:3
Chemistry of saturated hydrocarbons, unsaturated, and aromatic
compounds; alcohols, phenols, ethers, and thiols; aldehydes and
ketones; carboxylic acids and esters; amines and amides; and a brief
introduction to biochemistry are covered. Experiments on qualitative and
qualitative general chemistry, various organic synthesis, purification and
separation techniques also introduced
1420225 Analytical Chemistry for HS 3-0:3

Calculations used in Analytical Chemistry; Chemical equilibrium;
Treatment of errors; gravimetric and volumetric techniques; acid/base;
precipitation; complex formation; redox titrations; and introduction to
electrochemistry will be covered.
1420226 Analytical Chemistry Lab for HS 0-3:1

Experiments on qualitative and quantitative aspects of major topics of
the course are covered.
1450496 Ethical Aspects of Biotechnology 1-0:1

This course will focus on discussing what is morally right or wrong in the
practice of biotechnology. Because the applications of modern
biotechnology impinge upon some of the most fundamental of human
situations – our health, food and environment – they raise serious
questions in our minds. Focus will be on topics such as medical
biotechnology: moral, religious, legislative and public perspectives in
regards to human cloning; public acceptance of biotechnology and
cultural aspects of food and the use of transgenic animals and plants;
considering the ethical aspects of agricultural biotechnology in relation
to the environment.
Program Electives – Group A (11 Credit hours)
1450311 Introduction to Forensic Science 3-0:3

This course introduces the basic principles and relationships between the
applications of chemistry, biology, and physics to forensic science as they
relate to the criminal investigative process. The course is designed to give
students insight into the many areas of forensic science and to study the
newest techniques used by forensic laboratories. Topics discussed
include organic and inorganic chemical analyses of physical evidence,
principles of serology and DNA analysis, identification of fresh and
decomposed human remains, ballistics, fingerprint analysis, facial
reconstruction, drug analysis, and forensic entomology.
1450334 Microbial Genetics 2-3:3

This course will cover the following topics: Cell growth, reproduction and
differentiation. Classical genetics of bacteria and microorganisms. DNA
structure and replication, genetic recombination, transformation,
transduction and transposition. Linkage and mapping in prokaryotes and
viruses. Gene structure and expression, gene transfer systems, cloning
and expression systems, proteolytic systems and bacteriophages.
1450391 Scientific Writing and Presentation 1-0:1

This class outlines the basic requirements for science essay and technical
report writing and covers the tools of writing (references, using
illustrations). Prepare the students how to write a CV and letters for job
application.
1450437 Pharmaceutical Biotechnology 3-0:3

The aim of this course is to provide an understanding of the specific
application of metabolic capability and molecular biology of
microorganisms for exploitation of many areas of biotechnology to
reverse and prevent environmental problems. Topics will cover:
Environmental monitoring, Sewage treatment, pollution control of
domestic, agricultural and industrial wastes, bioremediation and clean
technology, energy and biofuels, and mineral resource recovery.
1450453 Protein Biochemistry and Engineering 2-3:3

This course covers basic biochemical principles along with a
comprehensive survey of products currently available or under
development by the biotechnology industry. The scope of protein
biochemistry; protein sources; downstream processing of protein
products; therapeutic proteins (blood products, vaccines, monoclonal
antibodies and related substances, hormones, regulatory factors and
enzymes, proteins employed for diagnostic purposes) and polymer
degrading enzymes of industrial significance will be emphasized.
1450455 Biotechnology in Medicine 3-0:3

This course will focus on the uses of modern biotechnology in the areas
of medicine, from making vaccines and drugs to determining genetic
origins of diseases, producing organs for xenotransplant and developing
nanomedical diagnostic methods. The student will be exposed to genetic
counseling training, based on studying and writing a report on selected
cases that address specific genetic diseases and their outcomes.
1450454 Molecular Developmental Biology 3-0:3

This course will introduce students to basic concepts in developmental
biology, including: vertebrate limb cell specification, microarrays, RNA
interference, microtubular motors, floxed genes, vertebra formation,
neural crest differentiation, neural crest specification, heart cell
specification, herbicide-induced gonadal disruptions, pancreatic
development, digit determination, developmental symbioses, and the
developmental origins of feathers, jaws, and teeth during evolution.
1450492 Selected Topics in Biotechnology A (3-0:3)

B (2-0:2)
C (1-0:1)
Prerequisite: Completion of 75 credits and departmental approval
This course will be taught to 4th year-level or expected graduate
biotechnology students. The course will explore different areas of
biotechnology program through discussion of lecture material or
research articles and students are expected to write a report and present
it in an acceptable format
Program Electives - Group B (4 credit hours)
0501253 Medical Microbiology 3-3-0:4

Prerequisite: 0500150 or departmental approval
This course focuses on the basic microbiology concepts to MLT, with
emphasis on the general characteristics of prokaryotic cell, general
properties of microorganisms, bacteria, fungi, viruses, and protozoa.
Methods of antiseptic and microbial growth and antibiotic sensitivity.
Students in practical sessions will experience preparation of bacterial
culture media, sterilization and antiseptic techniques and an antibiotic
sensitivity test.
0501254 Histology 2-3-0:3

This course focuses on the study of microscopic structure of the human
body. The course will introduce the structure of human cells, basic tissues
types and organization including epithelial, connective, muscular and
nervous tissues. This is followed by the study of the microscopic structure
of major organs and systems of the human body. The relationship
between structure and function is addressed. The practical part of this
course focuses on the microscopic examination of tissues within different
organs of the human body.
0501258 Molecular Genetics 3-3-0:4

This course will examine the molecular basis of cellular processes, with
emphasis on gene structure and function, DNA replication, transcription
and translation, gene expression and regulation, genetic engineering and
genetic diseases which will be studied in theory and in the practical
laboratory sessions. Laboratory experiments are designed for the student
to become familiar with micro pipettes and reagent preparation for use
in the preparation of agarose gels to identify human DNA and RNA,
plasmids after bacterial cell transformation, PCR products and DNA that
has been manipulated by restriction enzymes and ligase for use in
Southern blots.

This course is designed to introduce the student to the various analytical
techniques and methods used in the measurement of various parameters
in the blood and other body fluids, and to gain technical skills and
knowledge of interpretation of test results in health and disease states.
The course mostly covers routine laboratory investigations related to
disorders of plasma proteins and amino acids, kidney function, liver
function, carbohydrate disorders, lipids and lipoprotein abnormalities,
pancreatic function, and gastrointestinal disorders.
0501370 Hematology (1) 3-3-0:4
Blood composition, hematopoiesis and its requirement, erythrocytes and
their disorders, hemoglobin and leukocytes structure and function are
closely examined. Students are expected to gain sufficient skills and
knowledge in performing procedures and laboratory techniques (manual
and automated) used in the investigation and diagnosis of various blood
disorders.
0501463 Medical Virology 2-0-0:2

The course introduces the basic principles of virology including
definitions, structure, nomenclature, classifications, modes of viral
infection, viral diseases and viral vaccines.
Petroleum Geosciences and Remote Sensing Program
Vision
The program aims to be recognized in the region in providing highly
qualified graduates who can address the rapid technological challenges
of the future.
Mission
The program is committed to graduate highly qualified professionals
equipped with latest knowledge in Petroleum, Geosciences and remote
sensing areas and skills who can contribute to the economic development
of the United Arab Emirates and the region.
Program Goals
1) Provide students with the knowledge and skills, including problem analysis,
solving, and design, necessary for a successful career in Petroleum
Geosciences and remote sensing.
2) Equip students with skills of critical thinking, teamwork, leadership and
communications, and use them to solve complex problems in Petroleum
Geosciences and remote sensing.
3) Prepare students to develop knowledge using modern design tools and new
technologies in sciences and learn through appropriate lifelong education
processes.
4) Prepare students to be admitted to and succeed in graduate study in
internationally recognized universities.
Program outcomes
Upon successful completion of the B.Sc. in Petroleum Geosciences and
Remote Sensing program the student will have the ability to:
a) Identify, formulate, and solve petroleum, geosciences and remote sensing
problems.
b) Apply fundamental principles and concepts of geosciences and remote
sensing in theoretical and practical situations.
c) Employ modern technologies and established IT skills to collect, interpret,
and present geological data.
d) Implement independent experiments under guidance using to the
appropriate research methodologies.
e) Work effectively, responsibly and safely in an individual or team context.
f) Communicate information concisely and accurately using written, visual,
and verbal means appropriate to the situation.
g) Actively engaging in professional development and life-long learning
activities.
h) Model geosciences related components to meet economic, environmental,
social, political, ethical, health and safety needs.
Graduates from the PGRS will find employment opportunities covering a
wide spectrum mainly in petroleum sectors. Geoscientists are in high
demand in many oil and gas industries, mineral and water exploration,
geo-imaging and remote sensing, natural risks management,
environmental monitoring, forensic geosciences and archaeological
excavation and preservation , as well as research positions in industry and
government laboratories. Problem-solving techniques learned in the
petroleum geosciences curriculum create opportunities for continued
educational pursuits and/or higher graduate study in geosciences. The
main potential employers and probable outlets for Geoscientists in the
UAE are:
1) National and international oil and gas companies such as ADNOC, ADMA
and ADCO, ENOC, Dubai Oil and gas, ExxonMobil, Shell, BP, Total and
Schlumberger.
2) Governmental agencies with activities related to soil, water, energy, and
environment; such as Ministry of Environment and Water, Ministry of
Energy, Abu Dhabi and other Environmental Agency as well as
Municipalities in all the Emirates.
3) Academic and educational institutions.
4) Civil Engineering Bureaus, construction companies and cement and rock
quarries industry at both large and small scale entrepreneurs.
5) Police authority in forensic laboratories.
6) Archaeological and Heritage Museums.
Program Overview
The program is designed in accordance with the mission and vision of the
University and the College of Science to meet the needs of the students,
the community and the industry at large. The contents of the program
are in line with or similar to many universities’ undergraduate programs
in USA and in Europe.
Quality and excellence in both the curriculum and instructional pedagogy

are ensured by following the procedures listed in table below. A student
undertaking this program should complete a total of 123 credit hours
Compulsory Support Elective Total
University
15 - 9 24
Requirements
College
15 - - 15
Requirements
Department Dep. Free

50 13 84
Requirements 15 6
Total 80 13 30 123
Course Numbering System: Each course number consists of 7 digits that

are grouped in 5 fields as follows:
Dept. Course Specialized Serial

College No.
No. level field No.
1 4 6 0 X Y Z
Specialized fields of knowledge in PESCRESE are numbered as follows:
Digit Field of Knowledge

1 Petroleum
2 Geology
3 Remote Sensing
0 General [seminar ,training , project]
The list of the College required courses and their descriptions are
presented in the introductory pages of the College of Sciences section in
this bulletin.

The program requirements consist of 84 credit hours of courses divided
into four major sets as described below.

This set consists of 50 credit hours encompassing the courses listed
below:
1460120 Physical Geology 3 1430117
Sedimentary Rocks and

1460220 3 1460120
Sedimentology
Stratigraphy and Structural

1460221 3 1460220
Geology
1460223 General Geophysics 3 1460221
1460221,
1460224 Regional Geology 3
1460310(P/Co)
Introduction to Geospatial
1460230 3 None
Information System (GIS)
1460231 Introduction to Remote Sensing 3 1460230
1460223,
1460310 Petrophysics 3
1440241
1420101,
1460311 Petroleum Geology 3
1460220
1460223,
1460312 Exploration Geophysics I 3
1440241
1460313 Exploration Geophysics II 3 1460312
1460320 Geologic Remote Sensing 3 1460231
1460223,
1460322 Seismology and Plate Tectonics 3
1440241
Senior Standing
at level 4,
1460400 Training 1 standing the
Approval of the
Department.
1460401 Seminar 1 Senior Standing
Department
consent
1460413 Reservoir Characterization 3 1460420
1460420 Well Logging 3 1460310
B. Supportive Courses
This category includes 13 credit hours offered by other departments for
the students as indicated in the table below:
0202207 Technical Writing 3 None
1440132 Calculus II 3 1440131
1440131(P/Co),
1430117 Physics II 3
1430110
1430116,
1430118 Physics II Lab 1
1430117(P/Co)
1440241 Ordinary Differential Equation I 3 1440132
C. Elective Courses
These elective courses (15 credit hours) are to be chosen from a list of
courses offered by the department. The support and core courses are the
preparatory courses, which are designed to meet the breadth
requirement in the program. After completing the preparatory courses,
students are strongly encouraged to choose from alternative groupings
of electives (referred to as “groups”) in different areas of PGRS to fulfill
the depth requirement.
1460222 Paleontology 3 1460220
Igneous and Metamorphic 1460120,

1460225 3
Petrology 1420101
Departmental
1460300 Special Topics I 3
approval
Departmental
1460301 Special Topics II 3
approval
Petroleum Geology of the Middle

1460314 3 1460224(P/Co)
East
1460220,
1460324 Hydrogeology 3
1460223
Environmental Geology and Risk 1460220 &

1460325 3
Management 1460223
1460414 Petroleum Geochemistry 3 1460311
1460420,
1460415 Basin Analysis 3
1460221
1460421 Seismic Stratigraphy 3 1460221,

1460312
Advanced Geographic
1460430 3 1460231
Information System
1460431 Environmental Remote Sensing 3 1460231
1460432 Digital Image Processing 3 1440132
D. General Free Elective Courses

Each student registered in the program is required to take 6 credits (2
courses) as general free elective courses. Such courses can be taken from
the university’s pool of courses at large upon the approval of the
academic advisor. These courses are intended to broaden the knowledge
of students by combining studies from the program with studies from
other academic disciplines.
Study Plan
The Petroleum Geosciences and Remote Sensing program encompasses
123 credits hours that are spread over eight semesters and could be
completed in four years. The following distribution of courses by
semester facilitated student's normal progression through the study
plan.
0201102 Arabic Language or Arabic for

3 None
0201105 non-Arabic speakers
1460120 Physical Geology 3 None
1430110 Physics I for Sciences 3 None
1430116 Physics I Lab 1 1430110

1420102 General Chemistry I Lab 1 1420101 (P/Co)
0202213 Short Fiction 3 None
1430117 Physics II 3 1430117 (P/Co)
1430118(P/Co),
1430118 Physics II Lab 1
1430211(P/Co)
1440132 Calculus II 3 1440131
Sedimentary Rocks and

1460220 3 1460120
Sedimentology
Stratigraphy and Structural

1460221 3 1460220
Geology
Introduction to Geospatial
1460230 3 None
Information System (GIS)
1440241 Ordinary Differential Equations I 3 1440132

1460223 General Geophysics 3 1460221
1460231 Introduction to Remote Sensing 3 1460230
1460221,
1460224 Reginal Geology 3
1460310(P/Co)
1460xxx Specialized Elective -1 3
1460320 Geologic Remote Sensing 3 1460231
1460223,
1460310 Petrophysics 3
1440241
1460223,
1460312 Exploration Geophysics I 3
1440241
1460313 Exploration Geophysics II 3 1460312
1420101,
1460311 Petroleum Geology 3
1460220
University Elective -1 3
General Free Elective -1 3
1460223,
1460322 Seismology and Plate Tectonic 3
1440241
1460420 Well Logging 3 1460310
Senior
1460401 Seminar 1
Standing
General Free Elective -2 3
Fundamentals of Innovation and

0302200 3 None
Entrepreneurship
Department
consent
1460413 Reservoir Characterization 3 1460420
Senior
Standing at
level 4,
1460400 Training 1 standing the
Approval of
the
Department.
Core courses
Description of the core courses are given below.
1460120 Physical Geology (2-3:3)

Introduction to the fundamentals of physical geology. Composition and structure
of the Earth, mineral and rock identification, plate tectonics, mountain building,
geological structures, earthquakes, volcanism, erosion and sedimentation
processes. Laboratory exercises concentrate on mineral and rock identification
and the interpretation of topographic and geologic maps. At least one field trip
to a nearby locality is required.
1460220 Sedimentary Rocks and Sedimentology (3-0:3)

Elements of sedimentary basin formation, style of sedimentation, provenance,
associated facies, and subsequent physicochemical changes through time. Plate
tectonic, climatic, allo- and auto-cyclic constraints on sedimentary rocks.
Emphasis on convergent and rifted margin sedimentary record. Usage of several
macroscopically and microanalytically tools for detailed sedimentary basin
analysis. . Computer software will be introduced for basin analysis and data
interpretation. At least one field trip is required.
1460221 Stratigraphy and Structural Geology (2-3:3)

This course covers the principal laws of stratigraphy, facies, sea level changes,
transgression, regression, sedimentation cyclic, correlation, mass extinction,
sequence stratigraphy, surface and subsurface stratigraphy of the UAE.
Principles of structural geology. Concepts of true and apparent dip of strata,
folds, structural contours for homoclinal and complex surfaces, geological cross-
sections, block diagrams, isopachs, faults, intrusive and extrusive igneous
structures, impact structures, landslides and sinkholes. Laboratory exercises
focus on the interpretation of geological maps and cross-sections and
stereographic projection using Schmidt net. Computer software will be used in
directional data interpretation, manipulation, and diagram and graph
construction. At least one field trip to a nearby locality is required.
1460223 General Geophysics (2-3:3)

Introduction to applied and solid-earth geophysics; the gravitational, seismic,
magnetic, thermal, and radioactive properties of rocks and earth materials;
methods of measurement and their applications to the exploration of the Earth's
interior. Physical properties of the earth’s interior. Some field trips are required .
1460224 Regional Geology (3-0:3)

The course covers the major tectonic elements of the Arabian Peninsula, as well
as the rocks and the sedimentary cover in Arabia peninsula. Geological,
structural and geomorphological evolution of Arabia with emphasis on
hydrocarbon potentials, mineral wealth and underground water resources. At
least one field trip is required.
1460230 Introduction to Geospatial Information Systems (GISs) (2-3:3)

In this introductory course, students become familiar with the concepts and gain
the experience necessary to appreciate the utility of Geographic Information
Systems in decision making. Topics covered include the fundamentals of
cartography, scale, projection, and coordinate systems in GIS, geo-referencing,
data structures, querying, data classification, and basic spatial data analysis. The
course provides an overview of the capabilities of GIS software and applications
of GIS. Class time is divided between lectures and GIS exercises that reinforce
critical concepts.
1460231 Introduction to Remote Sensing (2-3:3)

This course describes the fundamental theory and concept of remote sensing.
The course would overview properties and capturing techniques of remote
sensing data that contain aerial photography, Landsat, Spot, radar imagery and
thermal imagery. Basic principles include the basic characteristics of
electromagnetic radiation; radiometry; the interactions between radiation and
terrestrial materials and atmospheric constituents; characteristics of sensor
systems and their measurements. The interactions between radiation and
terrestrial materials (Vegetation, soil, water, and rocks) and atmospheric
constituents, with incorporation of ancillary data and ground truth .
1460310 Petrophysics (2-3:3)

The different types of coring are covered in this course in addition to the
handling and storage procedures of core samples. The course covers the
methods of measuring the petrophysical characteristics of reservoir rocks such
as porosity, permeability, density, resistivity…etc.
1460311 Petroleum Geology (2-3:3)

The course includes the definition and properties of petroleum and natural gas.
The origin, migration and accumulation of hydrocarbons as related to source,
reservoir and seal rocks and reservoir properties. Structural, stratigraphic and
combination traps. Different exploration methods and the basin analysis are also
introduced as a tool of understanding the course. Computer software will be
introduced for basin analysis and data interpretation. At least one field trip is
required to investigate the outcrop section of a major reservoir in Saudi Arabia
1460312 Exploration Geophysics I (2-3:3)

The course covers the principles of the seismic reflection and refraction methods
with special emphasis on the reflection techniques. It consists of two parts: an
introduction to the data acquisition and processing; and the seismic
interpretation. The course aims at delineating subsurface Geology including
layer succession, types of structures, etc. Also, the course covers an introduction
to the attributes as a tool, AVO, VSP and synthetic seismogram. Comparison with
well logging data is included. In addition, the basis of the different stacking
techniques is introduced.
1460313 Exploration Geophysics II (2-3:3)

The course covers the theory and data acquisition and processing of the non-
seismic methods, which includes gravity, magnetic, electrical and
electromagnetic method. The role of these methods in the exploration for
hydrocarbon, groundwater, minerals, as well as civil and environmental
applications. Survey execution, interpretation and data processing.
1460320 Geologic Remote Sensing (2-3:3)

This course is an introduction to the theory and techniques of remote sensing
tools with emphasis on the geosciences and geology. This course explores the
use of remote sensing for integrated image interpretation and geological
mapping to obtain lithological, stratigraphy and geological structure. It includes
image processing techniques, interpretation and analysis that used for geological
investigation. The integrated geological mapping approach re-interpreted in a
GIS environment on the basis of aerial photographs, satellite imagery and
airborne geophysical data. The laboratory work includes the data fusion and
processing of satellite images with various spectral and geometric resolutions.
1460322 Seismology and Plate Tectonics (2-3:3)

The course covers the dynamics of the solid Earth from theoretical, observational
seismology and seismotectonics in relation to earthquake hazard and mitigation.
It provides an in-depth study of earthquake seismology and earthquake hazard
in relationship with the plate tectonics. The course includes understanding the
plates' movements and the procedures of interpreting earthquake seismograms
and determination of earthquake focal mechanisms. Examples of the UAE
seismicity and the tectonic evolution of the Arabian Plate are given.
1460400 Training (1-0:1)

A total period of eight weeks of internship in the industry to gain practical
experience in the field of geology. The student is required to submit a written
report and make an oral presentation at the department based on the
experience of the training program.
1460401 Seminar (1-0:1)

Preparation and presentation of selected topics. Each student is expected to
submit a written report on his topic and make an oral presentation at the class.
Topics will depend on student's and instructor's interest. They may vary from
acquisition and interpretation of geophysical data from the field or the
laboratory to computer models and simulation of theoretical problems of
interest in geophysics, or a mixture of both. Weekly consultations with the
instructor as well as a written report are required.
1460413 Reservoir Characterization (3-0:3)

Basic petrophysical properties of reservoir rocks including porosity,
permeability, fluid saturation, electrical conductivity, capillary pressure, and
relative permeability. Laboratory measurement of the reservoir rock
characteristics mentioned above.
1460420 Well Logging (2-3:3)

Comprehensive study of modem well logging methods, open hole and cased hole
log interpretation methods. Production logging. Design of logging programs and
examples of applications.
1460222 Paleontology (3-0:3)

This course covers the invertebrate fossils groups and their applications in
stratigraphy and paleoecology. A special attention is given to their importance
in the petroleum exploration in the United Arab Emirates. The course also
includes the study of the fossils' characteristic morphology and microstructure
and their role in the history of life on Earth.
1460225 Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology (3-0:3)

Nature, origin, differentiation and crystallization of magma. Phase relations in
silicate melts. Mode of occurrence, textures, petrography and minerals of
igneous rocks.
1460300 Special Topics I (3-0:3)

The course will cover a special topic in one of the field of the petroleum, Geology,
Remote Sensing and related disciplines. Topics will be selected according to the
faculty expertise and the students' interest and enrollment.
1460301 Special Topics II (3-0:3)

The course will cover a special topic in one of the field of the petroleum, Geology,
Remote Sensing and related disciplines. Topics will be selected according to the
faculty expertise and the students' interest and enrollment.
1460314 Petroleum Geology of the Middle East (3-0:3)

This course gives an introductory overview of the Geographic and
geomorphologic setting as well as the geologic setting, and the sequence
stratigraphy. The History of hydrocarbon exploration is also given as well as the
current status of Middle East oil.
1460324 Hydrogeology (2-3:3)

In this course, students will become familiar with the concepts of occurrence and
movement of groundwater and will gain the knowledge on applications of
ground water theories for practical use. Topics covered include the
fundamentals of hydrological cycle, types and properties of geological
formations holding ground water, theories of ground water movement, usage of
flow nets, well hydraulics, analysis of pumping data, groundwater quality and
pollution, field exploration and survey for ground water, and usage of computer
software.
1460325 Environmental Geology and Risk Management (3-0:3)

The course covers the environmental problems, hazards and their mitigation.
Critical evaluation of geological processes: volcanic activity, earthquakes, slope
failures and landslides, flooding, groundwater movement, solution cavities and
sinkholes. Environmental problems associated with human interaction:
groundwater pollution, groundwater withdrawal, acid rain, solid waste disposal,
land development and urbanization, agricultural activity, soil erosion, and
desertification. Current environmental issues. Selected case studies and
computer software related to the subject will be introduced At least one field
trip to a nearby locality is required.
1460414 Petroleum Geochemistry (3-0:3)

The course's main goal is to provide the student with an overview of the
petroleum industry: its history, its technical achievements, its role in the global-
economy and its future prospects. Introduction to modern exploration,
production and processing operations is included as well as highlights of the
petrochemicals and petroleum industry.
1460415 Basin Analysis (3-0:3)

The mystery of hydrocarbon accumulation in sedimentary basins is discussed
with reference to worldwide and Arabian Gulf examples. The course includes a
special emphasis on the key elements and the where about and how to find the
accumulation.
1460421 Seismic Stratigraphy (3-0:3)

This course covers the procedure of understanding the stratigraphy by using the
seismic sections. It covers the key elements of seismic reflection patterns,
amplitudes and frequencies essential to a specific basin stratigraphic and facies
analysis that lead to oil and gas play definition. Also, the geological description
and interpretation of seismic parameters within the seismic-sequence
correlation framework are covered. The methods of analyzing depositional
environment is being detailed with emphasis on carbonate environments, type
of rocks, Sedimentary sequences, fluid content and contacts, palaeo-sea level
change and the Geologic history.
1460430 Advanced Geographic Information Systems (2-3:3)

The course deals with design and operation and operation of Geospatial
Information Systems (GISs) and their role in digital mapping and spatial data
management. Topics covered include basic data structure, data source and
models, geospatial analysis, digital elevation data and terrain analysis. The
Course includes an embedded computer lab for hands-on training with GIS
software. It includes the use of GIS within oil and gas exploration and production
activities using petroleum industry spatial data and workflows. It Introduce the
functionality that allows geoscientists to import spatial and non-spatial
databases, integrate, manage and analyze data to produce information for
decision-making.
1460431 Environmental Remote Sensing (2-3:3)

This course is designed to introduce students to remote sensing science and
technology. It emphasizes mastering fundamental remote sensing concepts and
utilizing remotely sensed data for environmental information extraction and
problem solving. The course introduces the student to remote sensing basics for
environmental Modeling and monitoring and its application in geoscience. The
first part of the course will cover the remote sensing and techniques to acquire,
enhance, interpret and analyze remote sensing imagery using visual and
computer-based methods. The second part of the course addresses the role and
nature of Environmental Models. The third part deals with the application of
remote sensing principles and data to environmental science. Topics include the
use of remote sensing for environmental applications related to different studies
of hazards monitoring, hydrology, air pollution, and land use/land cover.
1460432 Digital Image Processing (3-0:3)

This course explores the major categories of digital image processing. Digital
image fundamentals, perception, discrimination, and sampling. Image
transforms using FFT Fourier Algorithm. Image rectification and restoration,
image enhancement, filtering and multi-image manipulation, image encoding,
image segmentation and description. Image classifications, typical steps in
numerical analysis. Classification accuracy assessment and data merging training
on a selected software such as Mat lab.

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I am delighted to welcome you as we begin a new academic year at the

Professor Hamid M.K. Al Naimiy,

Chancellor of the University of Sharjah

His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Chairman

Member of the Supreme Council, Ruler of Sharjah and

Dr. Obaid Al Muhairi - Former Executive Dean of Arabic

Mr. Mohammed Abdallah - CEO, Sharjah Islamic Bank Member

Dr. Tariq bin Khadim - Chairman of the Directorate of

Dr. Engr. Rashid Al Leem - Chairman of the Sharjah

Dr. Muhadditha Al Hashimi - Director of the Sharjah

Mr. Ahmed Alrasheed - Attorney and Legal Advisor Member

Mrs. Noura Al Noman - Chairman of the Executive Office of

Professor Jacques Frémont - President and Vice-Chancellor

Professor Guenter Meyer - Director of the Centre for

Professor Kamal Youcef-Toumi - Professor of Electronics Member

Professor Mohamed H. Sayegh, MD - Vice President for

Professor Abdallah I. Husein Malkawi - Chancellor, Fahad

Professor Martin Barstow - Pro-Vice-Chancellor Strategic

Professor Hamid M.K. Al Naimiy - Chancellor of the

Dr. Obaid Al Muhairi Chairman

Ms. Noura Al Noman Member

Dr. Muhadditha Al Hashimi Member

Dr. Jacques Frémont Member

Dr. Guenter Meyer Member

Professor Mohamed H. Sayegh, MD Member

Professor Kamal Youcef-Toumi Member

Professor of Electronics Engineering and Co-Director of the

Professor Abdallah I. Husein Malkawi Member

Professor Martin Barstow Member

Dr. Engr. Rashid Al Leem Member

Chairman of the Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority

Professor Hamid M.K. Al Naimiy Member

Chancellor of the University of Sharjah

Mr. Mohammed Abdallah

Mr. Ahmed Alrasheed

Mr. Tarek bin Khadem

Professor Hamid M.K. Al Naimiy

Fall Semester 2020/2021

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Sun 23 Aug 04 Muharam Return of Academic Staff

23-27 TOEFL exam for new students + Math & Physics

Last date for new students to postpone their

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Wed 02 Sept 14 Muharam Last day for incomplete exam (Undergraduate)

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Mon 07 Sept 19 Muharam Orientation meeting for new students 'Females'

Tue 08 Sept 20 Muharam Orientation meeting for new students 'Males'

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