University Requirements Student must complete 18 credit hours

Course Code	Course Name	Credit Hours	Prerequests
10032100	Remedial English	0
Remedial English (E10032100) is a three-hour non-credited English course offered to students who score poorly (i.e. below 50%) on the placement test. Since the major concern of this course is to improve the students? proficiency before starting their ordinary university English basic courses and major courses taught in English, special emphasis has been placed on enhancing the students? ability to effectively acquire the four language skills: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Specifically, the course attempts to ensure an academically acceptable performance on the part of the students at the level of the English basic courses. Moreover, the course aims at expanding students? vocabulary needed for various tasks.
11000101	Islamic Culture	3
This course aims to establish the concept of Islamic culture and its position among the other international cultures, its position in the Muslim life, its sources, its bases and its characteristics. It also aims to introduce the Islamic culture in faith, worship, relations, morals, and knowledge, to discuss the clash between cultures in addition to Globalization, Human Rights, Woman Rights, Democracy and other contemporary issues.
11000102	Arabic Language	3
This course aims to improve the level of students in language skills and various literary, read and absorb and express written, and oral and tasted literary, through texts flags authors and poets in different eras, lessons in grammar and spelling, and brief definition months dictionaries and Arab old ones the modern and how to use them. This course aims to implement the Arabic language in the areas of reading and expression of both types oral and written communication.
11000103	English Language I	3
University English I (E11000103) is a three credit-hour university-required English language course designed for students who need to work on the four skills of the language: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. The development of vocabulary and skills of comprehension are integral parts of the course. In addition, various reading strategies (making predictions, identifying main ideas, reading for details, relating information in the text to life experience) are introduced and developed through a wide range of topics for reading and writing. The course encourages a more analytical and independent approach to study and helps prepare the students for any subsequent exam preparation.
11000105	Palestinian Studies	3
The course is mandatory for university students from various disciplines, so it provides students with knowledge and `information about the Palestinian reality and in particular the political developments of the Palestinian cause since its inception until the present day in line social and economic developments and political which constitute the main pillars for the study of the Palestinian political reality. This course aims to study the Palestinian issue from its beginning until present in social, economic and political issues.
11000108	Community Service	1
This course aims to connect university students with charitable, community, and public institutions, while also enhancing students? role towards society and familiarizing them with humanitarian needs by providing assistance to targeted groups. It seeks to improve the living conditions of marginalized and impoverished populations. The course prioritizes achieving the greatest possible number of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) within the Palestinian context. This is not only through raising awareness and introducing these goals, but also by offering students opportunities to engage practically in implementing various SDGs locally. Students will participate in programs, projects, and activities aimed at reducing poverty and hunger, providing medical services, treatment, and medication to marginalized and poor groups, supporting gender equality and education, including persons with disabilities and special needs, preserving water resources and natural resources, raising awareness on alternative and clean energy, caring for the environment and agriculture, recycling solid materials, rejecting discrimination, promoting green spaces, and encouraging productive and forestry farming. Students enrolled in the course can join different stages designed with alternatives for each phase, allowing them to complete the requirements under flexible conditions. This approach benefits the community while developing students? skills and experiences.
11000117	Leadership and Communication Skills	1
The course aims to assist students in acquiring modern concepts in the field of communication and understanding the essential skills for effective communication with oneself and others. This is achieved through the use of effective teaching methods that rely on student engagement and motivation to learn through training and self-directed learning. The course emphasizes skill development through teamwork and interactive methods, helping students improve their verbal and non-verbal communication skills by learning public speaking and the fundamentals of oration. Additionally, it helps students develop active listening skills, and contributes to enhancing their abilities in dialogue and persuasion, overcoming public speaking anxiety, self-promotion, negotiation, job interviews, presentation and delivery, and writing. The course also provides students with knowledge about innovative and creative ideas that can be implemented, as well as how to write a resume. Furthermore, the course aims to refine students' personalities through participation in group presentations.
11000127	Introduction to Computer Science	1
11000322	English Language -II	3
University English II is a three-credit hour university-required English language course which is offered to students majoring in Sciences, Engineering, Agriculture, Veterinary, and Information Technology ... etc. Students in this course will be exposed to a range of science-based writings in English that supply students with samples of the kind of academic English they are likely to encounter in their textbooks. Exercises on grammar, vocabulary and textual organization are geared towards developing students? observational and analytical skills that aid comprehension. The course uses an integrated approach which allows for communicative interaction in the class to actively test and broaden the listening and speaking abilities of the students. Furthermore, the acquisition of vocabulary items will be reinforced through their use in written sentences. Additional training in writing will be given through questions and answers, summaries of principal ideas in a reading passage and the preparation of reports.

Speciality Requirements Student must complete 129 credit hours

Course Code	Course Name	Credit Hours	Prerequests
10211101	Calculus I	3
This course covers the concepts of function, inverse function, models, limits, continuity and derivatives, the differentiation rules and their applications, related rates, linear approximation, and hyperbolic functions. The mean value theorem, indeterminate forms, L' Hospital's rule, curve sketching, and optimization problems.
10211102	Calculus II	3	10211101
Definite and Indefinite integrals. The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. The Substitution Rule. Applications of integration (Areas and volumes), Average Value of a Function. Techniques of Integration (Integration by parts, Trigonometric Integrals, Trigonometric Substitution, Integration by Partial Fractions, Improper Integrals). Applications of integration (Arc Length, Area of a Surface). Infinite sequences and series (The Integral Test and Estimates of Sums, The Comparison Tests, Alternating Series, Absolute Convergence and the Ratio and Root Tests, Power Series, Taylor and Maclaurin Series)
10216230	Probability and Statistics for Engineers	3
Topics covered in this course include set theory, relative frequency and probability, joint probability and independent events, random variables, distribution functions, density functions, Gaussian random variables, multiple random variables, joint-distribution functions, joint-density functions, conditional distribution functions, central limit theorem, random processes (stationary and independent), correlation functions, covariance, Gaussian random processes, spectral characteristics of random processes, the power density spectrum, cross-power spectrum, and the relation between correlation functions and power density spectra.
10221101	General Physics I	3
This course covers the following topics: motion in one and more dimensions, the laws of motion with an application of Newton?s laws, vector quantities, work and mechanical energy, linear momentum and collisions, and rotational dynamics
10616115	Drawing & Visualization Techniques	3
The use of graphics and plans to express thinking, documenting and visualizing urban design and planning using various means. Study drawing and visualization techniques, and the ability to read and understand the plans and planning projects, and related design and planning elements and terminology.
10616131	Design Principles	3
Through this course, students recognize the role and importance of design for urban planning, and learn the basic principles of urban design process through knowing the general concepts and ideas used in the design theories. As well as learn how to express different ideas in the urban design process. (prerequisite acceptance to DUPE).
10616132	Introduction to Environmental Design	2
Introduction to the definition of environmental design and philosophy, specialties (architecture, urban design, urban planning, landscape architecture) and the relationship between them on one hand and between them and other disciplines like environmental science, geography and engineering sciences on the other. (prerequisite acceptance to DUPE).
10616133	Urban Planning Principles	2	10616132
This course aims to introduce students to the principles, foundations, concepts and objectives of planning in general and urban planning in particular. Study the characteristics and components of the city, relationship of urban planning with the engineering fields such as architecture, urban design and landscape on the one hand, as well as its relationship with the human sciences such as geography, economics, sociology, management, law and also environmental sciences. Identifying the three levels of planning (national, regional, local), definition of planning process in terms of goals, characteristics, types of plans, methodology or stages of preparing the plans. (prerequisite 0616132).
10616204	Demographic Aspects in Planning	2	10616230
This course looks at the understanding of basic principles, methods and techniques of demography which are relevant for planners. Topics include the structure and distribution of population, the methods and techniques of population projection and an analysis of the causes, trends and impacts of different migration patterns both at the national and international levels. (prerequisite 0616233).
10616205	Principles of Geographic Information Systems	2
This course aims to acquaint students with geographic information systems in terms of components, characteristics, uses, capabilities and limitations. The course includes an overview of the history and development of geographic information systems, parts and requirements of geographic information systems, analysis of maps, satellite structures, representation and analysis of data, in addition to offering the latest developments in geographic information systems.
10616210	Principles of Maps	3
This course includes the study of the different kinds of maps, map reading and analysis of symbols, extract the necessary data of the map, such as: distances and areas. This course also examines methods of cartographic representation used in making maps.
10616220	Surveying for Planners	2	10221101
Introduction, theory of errors, Distance measurement, Leveling, Theodolite and its applications, Electronic distance measurement, Coordinate geometry and traverse surveying. (prerequisite 10221101).
10616221	Surveying for Planners Lab.	1	10616220 or 10616115
Students in this course are supposed to apply in the field the principles that are being taught in the theoretical Surveying for Planners course (0616220). In particular the following subjects will be covered: chain Surveying, leveling, angle measurement and EDM (Distomat) applications (coordinate geometry). (prerequisite 10616220, or 10616115).
10616222	Integrated Geospatial Technology	2	10616220
This course provides necessary foundation of skills in geographic information technologies, which are used for collecting urban data. Following an introduction, students start to learn basic techniques and theory concepts follow each a lab training segment, these are: GPS, Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and LIDAR processing, and finally the course discuss how to integrate all these technologies using GIS. (prerequisite 10616220).
10616223	Integrated Geospatial Technology Lab.	1	10616221
Practical applications for all topics included in the Integrated Geospatial Technology course. (prerequisite 10616222).
10616224	Urban Sociology	2
This course consists of a comparative study of urban societies and institutions. It looks at the origins and evolution of towns and cities, the relationship between industrialization and urbanization in the Third World, rural-urban migration, unemployment, the informal sector and squatter housing.
10616230	Principles of Economy for Planners	2
This course examines the basic concepts of macroeconomics, national income and methods of measurement, the balance of the national income and total consumption and the consumption function, the total investment, investment spending and its impact on the national economy, as well as basic concepts of microeconomic and its functions and objectives, income and expenditure cycle, value theory and its evolution, consumer behavior theory, production theory, distribution theory, market competition and market monopoly.
10616234	Environmental Design Studio I	3	10616133 or 10616131
The development of design and planning skills through practical exercises on field surveys to gather preliminary information for planning land such as land uses, environmental features, movement, visual survey and buildings conditions, etc. Reading aerial photos and remote sensing maps. Knowledge of the presentation of information through plans, tables and graphs. Study of a residential neighborhood or district by collecting and analyzing primary and secondary information,. Apply the skills and techniques learned by the student in the courses of design principles, introduction to environmental design and urban planning principles. Identify and display problems, objectives, analyzes, programs and alternatives using plans, pictures, graphics, tables and charts. (prerequisite for Environmental Design Studio (1) 10616133).
10616235	Environmental Design Studio II	3	10616234
The development of design and planning skills through practical exercises on field surveys to gather preliminary information for planning land such as land uses, environmental features, movement, visual survey and buildings conditions, etc. Reading aerial photos and remote sensing maps. Knowledge of the presentation of information through plans, tables and graphs. Study of a residential neighborhood or district by collecting and analyzing primary and secondary information,. Apply the skills and techniques learned by the student in the courses of design principles, introduction to environmental design and urban planning principles. Identify and display problems, objectives, analyzes, programs and alternatives using plans, pictures, graphics, tables and charts. ( prerequisite for Environmental Design Studio (2) 10616234).
10616240	Site Planning	2
A comprehensive study of the concept and context of site planning. Providing students with the basic principles and phases of site planning process including the analysis of physical and natural characteristics of sites, selection and distribution of activities, transportation systems and design elements applicable to site.
10616243	History & Theories of City Planning	3	10616133
Study the emergence and development of cities since pre-industrial era to the present time in terms of the factors that contributed to the evolution and development as well as planning trends and their impact on the urban planning of cities, in addition to reviewing a number of examples of the different cities in the world. The evolution of and development of city planning thought and content, and the factors affecting it, the concept of urban spaces, methods of visual analysis and understanding the character of space and its mental image, social and economic impacts on the structural and typical composition of the city. (prerequisite 10616133).
10616260	Basic Principles in Construcion Engineering	2	10221101
Introduce students with the basics of engineering construction and types of facilities, loads, stability, reactions, internal forces in the structures. It includes the study of loads and types of building blocks and construction systems such as beams, frames and trusses, and then to study the stresses and forces and types of centralization and decentralization and the study of concrete sills and methods of analysis.
10616261	Characteristics of Materials & Soil	2
Introduce students with the most important construction materials, and include a description of the materials used in architectural structures and knowledge of their properties, cement, lime, asphalt, wood, steel, aluminum, building stones, cement and asphalt admixtures. Analyzing the basics of soil mechanics including soil classification, properties, real and effective stress, permeability, shear strength and endurance, integration and falling, the collapse of the dust in the slopes.
10616306	Applications of Geographic Information Systems in Planning	3	10616205
How to collect data, conversion and processing through practical examples (database design, automation of information, spatial data analysis) as well as to identify the relevant computer programs. Uses and applications of GIS in urban planning at the level of land uses, housing, building permits, public health and environment, road network and transportation, public services and utilities and others. (prerequisite 10616205).
10616315	Urban Transportaion Planning	3
Identify the concept and content of urban transportation planning, study the characteristics of mobility in urban areas, transport planning and decision making, supply and demand on transportation, collection and processing of information, study and analysis of topics related to uses of urban land as well as site selection of urban activities.
10616316	Infrastructure Planning	3	10616261
Review of types, elements and systems of infrastructure facilities and their impact on planning including water, electricity, sewage and storm water drainage, telephone and solid waste. Types of international and local standards and methods used in the planning, design, implementation and maintenance of public utilities and their role in the formation of urban program. How to determine the required quantity and quality of services and facilities for the urban projects. Comparing the performance of these systems and the impact of demographic changes on the quality and degree of their efficiency. (prerequisite 10616261).
10616320	Practical Training I	2	10616338
The student conducts training in two times; at the end of the third year and fourth years for a period of two months each. In the first period students are trained in a relevant ministries or municipalities in urban planning and master plans, and how to prepare these plans and procedures for adoption and implementation. In the second period, they are trained in companies or engineering offices engaged in the fields of planning and design in order to identify the nature of their work and the biding for projects, preparation and supervision as well as identify the procedures and tasks related to offices and companies in the context of the Engineers Association. The approval of the department on choosing the place of training is required. Also, the student must provide a detailed report for each period of training and the report has to be discussed by a committee approved by the department, entitled to extend the period training if the report does not fit the requirements. (prerequisite for Practical Training (1) 10616338+approval of DUPE)
10616332	Housing Planning	2
Introduce students to the basics of planning and design of housing and the problems related to the planning of housing projects and residential areas. Give an idea of ??the local and global housing projects in terms of the basic foundations in their planning properly in line with the requirements of the environment and society.
10616334	Urban Economics	3	10616230
Topics covered in this course include economic theory, the purposes of urban planning, the evaluation and functions of urban planning in market economies, urban economics as a field of study, theories of urban spatial structure, urban economic structure, techniques of urban economic analysis, economic basis study of community, and economics of major urban problems, the meaning of development in different economic theories, unbalanced and balanced growth, dualism, economic ?take-off?, income distribution, labor market, development planning and desegregation of national plans and regional growth theories. (prerequisite 10616230).
10616337	Planning Studio I	3	10616235
Practice and practical application of concepts and the basics of planning, know and understand the holistic dimension of planning by studying the mutual relations with the surrounding environment and learn about the different aspects that affect the planning process, through study and preparation of a realistic master plan for a selected Palestinian community. The comprehensive field survey of land uses, buildings conditions, facilities and services, movement and visual survey, demographic and economic base and the possibilities and constraints in this community is undertaken. Analysis of information for the preparation of general recommendations and development program. The preparation of planning alternatives proposed for the development and implementation phases. (prerequisite for Planning Studio (1) 10616234).
10616338	Planning Studio II	3	10616337
Practice and practical application of concepts and the basics of planning, know and understand the holistic dimension of planning by studying the mutual relations with the surrounding environment and learn about the different aspects that affect the planning process, through study and preparation of a realistic master plan for a selected Palestinian community. The comprehensive field survey of land uses, buildings conditions, facilities and services, movement and visual survey, demographic and economic base and the possibilities and constraints in this community is undertaken. Analysis of information for the preparation of general recommendations and development program. The preparation of planning alternatives proposed for the development and implementation phases. ( prerequisite for Planning Studio (2) 10616337).
10616348	Land Use Planning	2
The role of land uses in urban planning. Classification of land uses in terms of types, sizes ratios, distribution, and relationships. The structure of land uses and its relationship to movement systems. Factors of change in land uses and the impact on economic, social and environmental aspects. Calculation of spatial requirements, population growth rates, distribution pattern of services and facilities, and related standards for land uses. The role of market forces and social and economic factor in determining the types of land uses.
10616361	Planning Systems, Laws & Legislation in Palestine	3
Study and analysis of the transformation in planning laws and regulations, current planning issues and development proposals, development agencies and the legislation in Palestine.
10616364	Urban Geography	2
Study concepts and the basics of geography and its relation to urban areas, systems and hierarchy of settlements, models of urban form and configuration, the type and density of different land uses in the urban space, the study of statistical methods used in the description and analysis of spatial distribution.
10616365	Urban Morphology	2
Concept, elements and theories of urban morphology. The emergence urban design schools in the nineteenth century and the twentieth century in the context of the evolution of trends and theories of urban design, exploring the urban space from construction perspective. Basic concentration on correlations between social, economic and experimental compositions of the urban environment.
10616420	Practical Taining II	2
The student conducts training in two times; at the end of the third year and fourth years for a period of two months each. In the first period students are trained in a relevant ministries or municipalities in urban planning and master plans, and how to prepare these plans and procedures for adoption and implementation. In the second period, they are trained in companies or engineering offices engaged in the fields of planning and design in order to identify the nature of their work and the biding for projects, preparation and supervision as well as identify the procedures and tasks related to offices and companies in the context of the Engineers Association. The approval of the department on choosing the place of training is required. Also, the student must provide a detailed report for each period of training and the report has to be discussed by a committee approved by the department, entitled to extend the period training if the report does not fit the requirements. (prerequisite for Practical Training (2) 10616320+approval of DUPE.
10616421	Planning Studio III	3	10616338
Study, planning and design of the center of a medium size city. The impact of internal and external determinants of the direction and development of this center. Identify problems, objectives, strategies and stages of development. Survey and analysis of land uses, movement, the commercial element, and urban controls and spatial structure. Focus on the process of urban renewal in terms of economic, social and administrative aspects. Analyze the degree of influence of re-development in terms of interest, cost and quality of investment and the stages of planning and finance. (prerequisite for Planning Studio (3) 10616338).
10616422	Planning Studio IV	3	10616421
Study, planning and design of the center of a medium size city. The impact of internal and external determinants of the direction and development of this center. Identify problems, objectives, strategies and stages of development. Survey and analysis of land uses, movement, the commercial element, and urban controls and spatial structure. Focus on the process of urban renewal in terms of economic, social and administrative aspects. Analyze the degree of influence of re-development in terms of interest, cost and quality of investment and the stages of planning and finance. ( prerequisite for Planning Studio (4) 10616421).
10616423	Development & Strategic Planning	2
Introduce students to the fundamentals and concepts of development and strategic planning. Give an idea of local and global development and strategic plans in terms of the methodology of their preparation and relationship to urban and spatial planning.
10616425	Urban Design	2
This course consists of an analysis of urban form as a product of the social, economic and political forces and the aesthetic theories. It looks at contemporary international experience in urban design and adaptability of the developed criteria and methods to local needs. (prerequisite 10616132).
10616445	Urban Modeling & Spatial Interaction	2
Identify the concepts and basics and how to build models, systems theory, the interrelationships between theory and model. Study and analysis of the theories and spatial interaction models, practical examples of applications of these theories and models in urban spatial environment.
10616447	Urban Management	2
Policies, stages and management of planning at the local and regional levels, and its structural organization, decision-making levels, and distribution of business and management of staff and the related office procedures. Planning programs for the government sectors, and coordination at all levels as well as programming budgets. Steps for setting up and implementation of development plans. Planning, public relations and citizen participation in the planning process.
10616450	Seismic Planning Respose & Disaster Management	3	10616260
Study the fundamentals of seismic planning response, natural disasters, earth glides and land use planning. It includes conceptual bases, elements and structure of disaster management, the analyses of risks, ability of injury, preparation, expectation, warning, responding, behavior, and rehabilitation. The study of seismic scenarios and disaster management plans. Practical examples and visual materials will be used. (prerequisite 10616260).
10616465	Sustainable Planning & Development	2
A study of the concepts, policies and trends of sustainable planning and development. The course analyses nontraditional approaches to community planning and design and focuses on concepts and policies associated with the design of sustainable communities. It studies future alternatives for community planning and design in terms of sustainable development.
10616480	Computer Aided Planning	3	10616306 or 10636111
Study of computer techniques used in decision support related to design of sustainable cities through testing and evaluation of various alternatives and their impact on various aspects, of which the most important is City Engine ". (prerequisite 10616111)."
10616501	Project Evaluation Methods	2	10616230
This course aims to introduce how undertake feasibility studies particularly in terms of market study and assess the demand for sales. Analysis of materials and inputs and their characteristics, the study of technical feasibility, manpower, costs, implementation schedule, and study the financing of projects (Project Finance) and the financial evaluation and economic analysis and profitability. In addition to national profitability of the project or what is known as (Benefit-Cost-Analysis) and strategies for investment decisions, and standards of comparison between the projects under study, with practical case studies. (prerequisite 10221101).
10616513	Planning Studio V	3	10616422
Students will prepare a plan to a new city by examining the factors and policies of selecting the new city. Comparing a number of sites and choose the appropriate location for the new city. Survey and analysis of economic, social, geographical, topographical, geological, climatic, natural, and network communications. Prepare the development and planning program of the new city. The preparation of the proposed comprehensive plan. (prerequisite 10616422).
10616514	Graduation Project I	3	10616422
Study the preparation of theoretical background and program of graduation project through research, preliminary and secondary data collection and analysis, putting urban planning policies, strategies, objectives, and specifications through various tracks with the preparation of an integrated report on the project. The importance of linking students work on realistic and existing projects in one of the government agencies and the private sector. (prerequisite 10616422).
10616515	Graduation Project II	3	10616513 10616514
Students create urban plans based on surveys, analyzes and conclusions that have worked in the course of graduation project. This includes the work of a planning report to reflect students' abilities to practice the profession in all its intellectual, analytical, and technical dimensions. The graduation project is supposed to focus on the study of planning problems and solutions in the Palestinian environment. (prerequisite 10616513 & 10616565).
10616567	Professional Practices in Planning	3	10616422
The nature of the performance of the profession and determine the role of the planner and the roles of others. Rules and laws of the practice of planning and levels of advisers and practitioners of planning, ethics and the types of contracts and implementation of plans. Laws, procedures, rules and the nature of practice of the planners in both government and private sectors. Visits to private and government planning institutions, and review of projects they have. How to create a planning office and prepare programs for implementation and practice stages. (prerequisite 10616422).
10636111	Computer Programming	3
Review of the methods of analysis and logical thinking to solve various issues, and students learn to find solutions using the flow diagram of the (flowcharts) and Zip Assistant (Pseudo code) and follow-up solutions to detect and correct logical errors. It also gives the student C++ language include input and output sentences, expressions, variables and constants, control sentences, redundancy and control, as well as matrices, functions, and indicators, also given an introduction to compositions, entities and structures.
11032101	English in the Workplace	3	11000325 or 11000322
English for the Workplace is a three-hour non-credited English course offered to students of Economics and Administrative Sciences and Engineering. This course is designed to train SENIOR students in these faculties to communicate effectively in the business world. It focuses on practical oral and written business communication principles and applications with particular emphasis on writing, sending and answering e-mails, writing proposals for field projects and discussing them with an audience as well as training students to prepare and execute presentations and to express themselves orally. Students are also trained to use modern technology in communication and to contact/ communicate with their instructors through the university moodle program.

Speciality Optional Requirements Student must complete 12 credit hours

Course Code	Course Name	Credit Hours	Prerequests
10616428	Rehabilitation & Urban Renewal	2
Concept and importance of urban regeneration and urban renewal. Types of renewal like removal and rebuilding, renovation, preservation and rehabilitation. Economic, historical, political, social, administrative and technical aspects in the redevelopment process. Methods and stages of innovation applied in different countries, including the surveys, analyzes and solutions and relationship with the size of projects. The role of government agencies, investors, property owners, municipalities, citizens and representatives of different interests in the process of urban regeneration and urban renewal.
10616449	Integrated Planning for Transportation & Land Uses	2	10616315
Students in this class will learn how transportation investments can be consistent with the principles and practices of land use planning and development, and how land use decisions influence the transportation system. The class introduces the effects that the existing and future transportation systems may have on land use development demand, choices, and patterns. The class focuses on how the land use/transportation integration can increase viable options for people to access opportunities, goods, services, and other resources to improve the quality of their lives.
10616463	Landscape Architecture	2
Study the conceptual and theoretical bases of landscape architecture. Topics include the nature and use of natural and manmade landscape materials and elements to develop an understanding of the making of outdoor spaces and their sequential development through practical projects and examples.
10616507	Geographic Information Systems Management in Planning Institutions	2	10616306
Study the conceptual and theoretical bases of landscape architecture. Topics include the nature and use of natural and manmade landscape materials and elements to develop an understanding of the making of outdoor spaces and their sequential development through practical projects and examples.
10616529	Planning of Special Areas	2
Study the principles, foundations and theories of planning areas of special character such as tourist areas, cultural centers, industrial areas, educational centers, medical centers, historic districts, with a focus on some special areas in Palestine (the camps, the Jordan Valley, Jerusalem, metropolitan areas, etc.).
10616534	Statistical Applications in Planning	2
Identify the basic principles of statistics, the study of uses of statistics in planning, implementation and practice for a range of quantitative and statistical methods and tools in planning, use of information for description, prediction, comparison and analysis.
10616535	Environmental Planning	2
Basic concepts in environmental planning, environmental impact assessment and analysis, sources of environmental pollution and how to control it. Studying the effects and impacts of urban and industrial development of putting standards for planners in order to control these effects.
10616543	Modern Theories in Urban Planning	2	10616243
Study recent developments in city planning theories in terms of the components and owners of these theories and ideas, as well as study the applications of these theories in the American and European cities and the cities of the Third World with a focus on the Arab cities. (prerequisite 10616243)
10616546	Rural Planning	2
This course looks at the natural resources, inputs and services for agricultural development. Topics include the role of agriculture in economic development, the measures of economic growth and development, the determinants and policies of rural development and planning and the implementation of practical approaches to rural development.
10616547	Comparative Planning Studies	2
This course consists of an analysis of issues, policies and approaches to planning and implementing urban and regional development in various countries.
10616549	Planning of Public Trasportaion Systems	2	10616315
The class introduces planning and operational methods for urban public transportation. Students will learn about the history of public transportation, and the modern technological, and operating characteristics of transit vehicles and systems. They will learn also about the financing, management and institutional aspects of public transportation. The class will introduce paratransit short-range planning, operational strategies, revenue-fare structures, service monitoring, mode choice and transit demand relating to service. The class will be supported by computer-aided methods for planning, designing, and managing transit systems.
10616560	Computer Aided Crafting for Urban Planning	2
This course focuses on the use of computers as a primary tool in producing architectural and schematic drawings and plans using advanced digital design and drafting software. Students learn the basics of common software such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, and GIS, as well as 3D modeling and rendering tools used in urban planning. The course aims to enable students to transform planning ideas into accurate and workable digital drawings and plans, with an emphasis on accuracy, layer integration, and coordination among project elements.
10616563	Landscape Planning and Architecure	2	10616463
The course deals with planning and designing outdoor spaces for urban and rural sites, and it is concerned with coordinating and beautifying sites in a way that suits the built structure. Where the course is concerned in particular with designing hard aspects such as pergolas, corridors and fountains on one side, and on the other hand it is concerned with designing the flexible aspects of Softscape, which are botanical elements such as coordinating trees, shrubs, flowers, and their relationship with the other.
10616570	Regional Planning	2
Introduce students to the region and its identification methods. The situation of the Region in the administrative and spatial structure at the national level. Study of the administrative and spatial units of the region and the economic, social and spatial relations. An introduction to the process of economic growth and its impact on the growth differences between regions in terms of income, urban development. The most important regional problems and manifestations. Review of some planning and regional development theories and models of and their applications in some developed and developing countries.
10616574	Energy Planning & Management	2
This course looks into energy resource issues in urban planning. Topics include the strategies for incorporating energy efficiency into housing, land-use, transportation, social services and community development. It also consists of an analysis of energy policy, with emphasis on innovative public and private sector initiatives at the community level.
10616575	Urban Planning in Developing Countries	2
This course looks at the historical evolution of city system in the developing countries. This includes cultural and environmental factors effecting similarities and variations, a comparative analysis of urbanization and social change and a changing physical morphology of the major cities.
10616576	Tourism Planning	2
This course introduces a conceptual and theoretical framework of tourism and its significance as a tool for social and economic development. It includes an investigation of the policies, strategies related to the planning of tourism and provision of tourism activities and services at the national, regional and local levels, emphasizing the issues related to tourism management and organization.
10616578	Islamic Cities Planning	2
This course looks at the basic principles of Islamic town planning. This includes the evolution of Islamic cities, their architectural and spatial patterns, the general rules that affected their growth, the relationship between Islamic concepts of architecture and planning and the corresponding modern theories.
10616579	Buildings Laws & Legislations	2
Study of laws and legislation related to urban planning, organization of buildings, rental of premises, occupancy of roads, advertising, commercial and industrial shops as well as laws to improve the environment such as sewage and hygiene, and others. Focus on the study of examples and experiences of the laws and legislation adopted in developed and developing countries.
10616584	Local Administration Systems	2
This course includes general principles of administrative organization in the administrative authority in terms of the definition of administrative centralization and decentralization, the concept of local administration and its basic philosophy and components. It also includes a study of some applications of local administration systems with focus on the local administrative system in Palestine.
10616585	Post- Earthquake & Disaster Planning	2	10616450
Study of the principles, procedures and practices of earthquake preparedness and disaster and rehabilitation within an integrated context to reduce risks, as well as improve the delivery of assistance to post-earthquake or disaster, and enhance the effectiveness of rehabilitation efforts. (prerequisite 0616450)
10616586	Special Topics in Plainning	2
This course consists of a study and analysis of various significant issues and topics in planning and urban development. This includes the stages of urban growth such as urbanization, suburbanization, desurbanization and reurbanization.
10631300	Innovation and Entrepreneurship	3
This course is designed for students to help them be involved in creative, innovative, entrepreneurial, and corporate ventures in the future. Subjects covered include introduction to entrepreneurship & creativity; developing successful business ideas; managing and growing an entrepreneurial firm; technical and financial feasibility studies; business models; market surveys; and business plan preparation.
11011222	Entrepreneurship and Innovation	3
Explores the world of entrepreneurship and creativity by examining the processes and techniques used to develop ideas and turn them into successful projects. The course includes understanding the foundations of entrepreneurship and the stages of emerging business development, in addition to analyzing the factors that affect the success of entrepreneurial projects and enhancing creativity in various fields.

Free Courses Student must complete 2 credit hours

Course Code	Course Name	Credit Hours	Prerequests
7303311	Medicinal Plants in Palestine	2
The course "Medicinal Plants in Palestine," offered by the Faculty of Pharmacy as an elective open to all university students, aims to introduce students to the rich plant biodiversity of Palestine, focusing on species traditionally used for medicinal purposes. It explores the botanical characteristics, therapeutic uses, and preparation methods of key native medicinal plants, including collection, drying, and storage techniques. The course also examines the traditional and modern applications of these plants in treating common diseases, along with the cultural and historical significance of their use in Palestinian society. Furthermore, it highlights relevant legislation and the challenges surrounding the sustainable utilization and preservation of medicinal plant resources. By the end of the course, students will gain an appreciation of local ethnobotanical knowledge, develop awareness of environmental and health-related issues, and enhance their ability to critically evaluate the safe and effective use of medicinal plants.
7303312	Cosmetic Products and Community	2
The course "Cosmetic Products and Society," offered by the Faculty of Pharmacy as an elective open to all university students, aims to introduce students to the world of cosmetics from both scientific and societal perspectives. It covers the basic components of cosmetic products, their mechanisms of action, methods of formulation, and evaluation in terms of efficacy and safety. The course also explores the health, psychological, cultural, and economic aspects associated with the use of cosmetics. In addition, it highlights the local and international laws and regulations governing the cosmetic industry and discusses the role of media and social platforms in shaping societal perceptions of beauty and appearance. The course seeks to raise students? awareness about the safe and informed use of cosmetic products and to enhance critical thinking and social analysis skills regarding beauty and health issues in contemporary society.
7303433	Pharmacy & Society	2
This course explores the vital role of pharmacists in promoting public health and serving the needs of the community. It focuses on the pharmacist's responsibilities in health education, disease prevention, and patient advocacy. The course also covers communication skills, cultural competence, and collaboration with other healthcare providers and organizations to improve community health outcomes.
7404111	Family Health	2
This course aims to give undergraduate students who are not medical majors a brief overview of health issues and topics related to all family members in order to reach a state of complete physical, psychological, mental and social safety for all family members including their nutritional health. The course also aims to familiarize students with many concepts in the fields of health and their importance, such as marriage health, reproductive health, and child health. The course also addresses the importance of medical examination, as it has become an urgent necessity with the development of genetic engineering and the spread of AIDS. There has been a strong call to compel people to medical examination before marriage and provide the necessary genetic counseling for the couple, as medical examination before marriage has become a necessary procedure to build a healthy family.
10311197	French Language	2
This course is intended for students from other departments who are not majoring in French but are interested in exploring the French language and the cultures of French-speaking countries. It is suitable for students in fields such as Media, Public Relations, English Language, Business Administration, Accounting, and others. As a beginner-level course, it introduces the fundamentals of the French language, including sentence structure, correct pronunciation, and basic communication in daily life situations, such as making introductions and describing places and people. The course corresponds to level A1.1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
10805107	Psychological Culture in Our Recent Life	2
Psychological Culture in Our Contemporary Life This course studies the importance of psychological culture and its impact on the individual and society in the modern era. It focuses on applying psychological concepts to understand daily behaviors, manage psychological stress, and promote mental health across various life domains such as work, family, and education. The course also reviews the role of media and technology in shaping contemporary psychological culture.
11000111	Jerusalem	2
Jerusalem This course offers a comprehensive study of the city of Jerusalem and its religious and cultural significance throughout history. It covers the geographical, historical, religious, and political dimensions of the city, from the Canaanite period through the Jewish, Roman, Byzantine, Islamic, Crusader, and Ottoman eras, up to the current Israeli occupation. The course also explores Jerusalem?s importance in the three monotheistic religions, its historical and religious landmarks, and contemporary political issues surrounding the city
11000112	Fighting Corruption : Challenges and Solutions	2
\This course examines the concept of corruption, including its forms, causes, and anti-corruption efforts. Additionally, it focuses on promoting good governance and anti-corruption strategies. Students will develop an awareness of the essential values of integrity, the dangers of corruption, and ways to combat it.
11000118	Public Health	2
This course aims at studying individual, family and community relationships, the cause of pathological phenomena in the society and their symptoms, sources of water and its pollution, air-transmitted diseases, flora and fauna. In addition, the course highlights diseases resulting from technological and urban development. Noise pollution is a case in point. It deals with the dimensions of personal and environmental health and their relationship to social, economic, psychological and political factors, measurements and indices of community health status. Theoretical framework for viewing organizational issues in the delivery of health services is also discussed.
11000142	Family System in Islam	2
This course deals with the concept of family in Islam, its philosophy, importance, the need to it, the legal religious objectives of it, the foundations on which it is based, and the distinguishing characteristics. It also presents the importance of marriage as well as its rules. It also presents the ways by which the marriage bond can be untied once it is impossible to go on marriage despite all reconciliation attempts. It reviews the dangers of false ideas which call for undermining the family and the marriage system as these have their own destructive impacts on religious teachings, human values and on the future on communities. It contributes in presenting and discussing a number of contemporary issues so as to be understood, recognize the opinion of Islamic Shari?ah about it and to find ways to address them such as fender, equality, domestic violence against women, birth control, artificial insemination, the Misyar or altruistic marriage, the temporary marriage and the customary marriage.
11000143	Principles of Religious Observances	2
This course aims at consolidating the concept of Islamic faith, its importance, characteristics, impacts and position in Muslims? lives. The course also demonstrates some scientific evidences that ensures the existence of Allah, the Almighty, and His Greatness. It addresses the atheists? doubts related to universe, destine, and the Day of Judgement. It also defines the meaning of monotheism, its types, requirements, contradictions; it presents the role of prophets in establishing the monotheism faith in people?s lives by narrating the stories of prophets Moses and Ibrahim with their nations. It briefly talks about the other pillars of Islam.
11000144	Fiqh of Siyra	2
Topics addressed in this course include concept of sira (biography), its sources, importance, benefit, qualities, most important contemporary suspicions around the Qur'anic narrative and responses to them; study of the most important events in the life of the Messenger, peace be upon him, from birth to death. This course is a detailed analytical study of the prophet's biography and the lessons that can be drawn from it.
11000151	General Principles in Administration	2
It aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the basic concepts and practices in management science. This course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand and apply management principles in various organizational settings. The course includes diverse topics covering all major aspects of management, from planning and organizing to leadership and control.
11000155	Poison Prevention	2
This course explores the science of toxins and their impacts on human health and the environment, while emphasizing practical strategies for prevention and intervention. Students will understand the mechanisms of toxic substances, including chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and environmental pollutants, and examine their effects on biological systems. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped with the knowledge to assess risks, implement safety measures, and advocate for effective public health strategies to mitigate the impact of toxins in various societal contexts.
11000156	Investment Principles	2
Aim to provide students with basic knowledge and concepts related to investment. This course covers a range of topics that help students understand how to make informed investment decisions and analyze the returns and risks associated with various investments. The course provides a comprehensive overview of types of investment assets, financial markets, and investment strategies.
11000157	Principles of Marketing and Personal Selling	2
It aims to introduce students to the basics of marketing and personal sales. The course covers basic marketing concepts and processes, such as market analysis, identifying the target audience, product development, and e-marketing, in addition to understanding the basics of personal selling and its various techniques.
11000158	Medications and Community	2
This course an in-depth examination of the interaction between drugs and societal factors, bridging the gap between pharmacological science and its broader social implications. Students will explore the mechanisms of drug action, therapeutic uses, and side effects, while also addressing the societal, economic, and ethical dimensions of pharmacology and the impact of pharmaceuticals on public health.
11000166	Genetics and Society	2
This course is specifically designed for students from diverse backgrounds and disciplines, aiming to explore the complex relationship between genetics and society. We will study the scientific foundations of genetics, then move on to explore its impact on various aspects of our lives, from health and disease to behavior and abilities. Through interactive lectures, group discussions, and analysis of current studies, you will develop a deep understanding of how genetics interacts with social and cultural factors to shape the individual and society.
11000167	University Psychological Adaptation	2
This course aims to support new university students in adapting to the academic and social environment by enhancing their psychological and interpersonal skills. Topics include stress management, time management, building positive relationships, self-confidence, study skills, and coping with transitional life changes. The course promotes self-awareness and mental well-being through interactive activities and practical exercises that empower students to effectively and positively adjust to university life.
11000168	Principles of Ocupational Saftey	2
11000173	Sign Language	2
The course aims to shed light on sign language by exploring its origins, meaning, importance, and rules. It highlights the vital role sign language plays in creating a means of communication for individuals with hearing impairments, particularly through real-time interpretation of spoken language.
11000254	Sports and Health	2
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11000255	Practical Swimming	2
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11201101	Introduction to Musicology	2
11201103	Palestinian Music Folklore	2
Studying the musical production of the Palestinian people, and identifying the style of popular music. Palestinian, and analysis of popular music at the instrumental and lyrical levels. Research into the characteristics of instrumental music and its popular singing features. Study and analysis of the various forms and templates of popular music. Identifying examples of popular songs and types of popular musical instruments, in terms of their manufacture, sound structure, and methods of playing them.
11201163	Choir	2
The course aims to learn collective singing of a repertoire of Palestinian and Arab national anthems and songs.