جامعة النجاح الوطنية
An-Najah National University
Civil Engineering
Duration: 60 Months (5 Years)
Degree Awarded: Bachelor
Student must complete 161 credit hours

University Requirements Student must complete 18 credit hours

Course Code Course Name Credit Hours Prerequests
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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)
3
    • 10211102
Topics covered in this course include: parametric equations and polar coordinates; vectors in R2 and R3 & surfaces; vector-valued functions; partial differentiation with applications; multiple integrals.
3
    • 10626202 or
    • 10211201
Classification and solution of first order equation with application, higher order and solution , power series and solution also the student will learn the fundamental of partial differential equation, method of solution of first and second order nonlinear partial differential equation
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.
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
3
    • 10221101
This course is a study of the following topics: electric charges; forces and fields; electric potential and electric potential energy; electrical capacitance electric elements like capacitors, resistors, and conductors; electric current and direct-current circuits; magnetic fields; magnetic force; induction; and RC and RL circuits.
1
This lab is offered to non-physics students. In this lab, experiments related to topics mostly covered in General Physics I (10221101) and General Physics II (10221102) are conducted. These include experiments on CRO and Ohm?s law potentiometer; Wheatstone bridge (AC and DC); capacitance and RC circuit; Joule?s constant; acceleration and speed of sound; viscosity; Newton?s 2nd law; simple harmonic motion; Boyle?s law; and Archimedes? principle.
3
    • 10221101
This course aims at providing students with the fundamentals of geology. It focuses on earth materials (minerals and rocks), surface processes (erosion, deposition), structural features of the earth (folds and faults), and internal processes (describes the way the tectonic plate mechanisms create hazards).
3
A compulsory 3-lecture course that is mainly designed to give students a knowledge of the most important chemical principles such as atomic structure and periodic table, mass relationships in chemical reactions, reactions in aqueous solutions, gases, thermo chemistry, quantum theory and the electronic structure of atoms, periodic relationships among the atoms, basic concepts of chemical bonding, molecular geometry and hybridization of atomic orbitals.
1
    • 10231101
A compulsory practical course, designed to introduce the students to various experimental practices used in general chemistry, such as accurate weighing, performing basic chemical methods such as filtration, titration and gravimetric analysis, make simple metathesis and redox reactions, calorimetry experiments and calculations.
1
History of engineering and Civil Engineering, evolution and relationship with other disciplines mainly planning and management, disciplines of civil engineering; structures and foundations, transportation, water and environment, and construction management. Engineering ethics.
3
    • 10211101
    • 10221101
This course introduces the students to the fundamental concepts of vectors, equilibrium of force system for particles and rigid bodies. It also looks at the application of principles of statics to structures, axial force, shear and bending moments, friction, centroid, and moment of inertia
3
    • 10211102
    • 10601110
Topics covered in this course are fundamental principles and theories of stress and strain, and their interrelationship, mechanical properties of materials, pressure, influence of temperature, shear and bending forces and stresses, flexural and compound stresses, maximum and minimum strains, deflection of beams, stability of columns.
1
    • 10601201
Laboratory applications and experiments to the topics covered in the course mechanics of materials.
3
    • 10221101
A study of properties and behavior of building materials used in civil engineering, such as cement, concrete, metals, plastic, and wood. Students will also learn the standard specifications and testing methods associated with the production and quality control methods, and workplace safety procedures.
1
    • 10601205
Laboratory application of various experiments related to construction materials.
2
    • 10216230
Introduction, theory of errors, Distance measurement, Leveling, Theodolite and its applications, Electronic distance measurement, Coordinate geometry and traverse surveying, Areas and volumes.
1
    • 10601221
Field exercises to cover all the subjects of Surveying I.
2
    • 11000322
Fundamentals of scientific research, types of research, experimentation, simulation, statistical analysis, creative thinking, presentation skills, technical writing of reports and theses. CV preparation and job interviews.
2
    • 10606102
    • 10601205
The subjects taught in this course include: the types of construction, preparation of the site, safety in the construction site, the elements of a building and their types such as foundation, columns, beams, roof, etc., the materials used in the construction process such as concrete, blocks, steel, stones, etc., the finishing elements such as plastering, painting, tiling, electrical and mechanical work, elevators, etc. Overall, this course aims to develop student?s abilities to construct a building from beginning to end
1
    • 10601304
Practical drawing applications for various exercises related to building construction. Hand-drawing and by using AutoCAD.
3
    • 10601201
This course is an analysis of beams, rigid frames, cables and arches. It includes a study of deflection computation using different methods, and influence lines for determinate structures. Introduction to solving indeterminate structures using the matrix method.
3
    • 10601315
    • 10626251
This course focuses on the analysis of statically indeterminate structures using slope deflection method, moment distribution method and matrix method. Introduction to structural dynamics. Computer applications in structural analysis.
0
    • 10601315
Theoretical follow-up of the Structural Analysis 1 course, including examples and exercises on structural analysis.
0
    • 10601316
Computer applications for the analysis of structural systems such as beams, frames, and trusses.
2
    • 10601221
Route surveying, horizontal control surveys, introduction to photogrammetry, global positioning systems (GPS) measurements, introduction to geographic information systems (GIS).
1
    • 10601321
    • 10601222
Field exercises to cover all the subjects of Surveying II.
3
    • 10222110
    • 10601201
Students will learn the fundamental principles of soil behavior including physical and mechanical properties, as well as the classification, identification, and soil-testing. Students will also be introduced to the principles of permeability and seepage as well as the theory and applications of consolidation. The course ends with a look at shear strength applications on soil and soil bearing for building foundations and other purposes.
1
    • 10601331
This lab covers various practical experiments on soil mechanics principles
3
    • 10621210
Study of fluids under conditions of rest and motion. Fluid properties, fluid statics, kinematics, systems, control volumes, conservation principles, ideal incompressible flow, impulse-momentum principles, real fluid flow, and similitude dimensional analysis. Steady state flow in pipes and uniform flow in channels
3
    • 10601340
Applications to flow in pipes and open channels. Hydraulic machines (pumps and turbines). Introduction to the design requirements of water systems including water supply, storm water drainage, wastewater collection, and hydraulic structures. Introduction to software used for water systems design.
1
    • 10601342
Principles of Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics through laboratory experiments. Experiments cover fluid properties, hydrostatics and pressure measurement, velocity and flow measurement, orifices, venturi meters, and weirs in addition to flow in open channels and pumps.
3
    • 10601342
    • 10231107
Introduction to environmental engineering. Chemistry review; equilibrium and kinetics. Mass balance for conservative materials, and steady state mass balance for reactive materials, reactor models. Population prediction and water demand. Conventional water treatment; coagulation and flocculation, softening, sedimentation, filtration, and disinfection. Water storage and distribution; reservoirs, pipes, pumps, and valves. Design and analysis of water distribution networks using software packages.
3
    • 10601331
    • 10601321
Basic design aspects of highway geometrical design, which include roadway elements, route selection, vertical and horizontal alignment, and cross-sectional elements. Basic principles of highway structural design, sub-grade material, materials of construction for roadways, asphalt mix design, and design of flexible and rigid pavement structures.
1
    • 10601360
Application of route location and design of highways principles through design project. Subgrade and granular material tests for highway construction. Highway bituminous materials general properties and gradation testing. Asphalt mix design and binder recovery testing. Highway deformation and friction testing. Quality control tests for highway construction.
3
    • 10601315
Student are introduced to Flexural Analysis and Design of beams: Introduction to working stress method. Ultimate design method for singly and doubly reinforced beams. ACI coefficients and moment envelop for continuous beams. Shear and diagonal tension. In addition to bond, anchorage and development length. Analysis and design of one-way slabs (solid and ribbed). Design of nonslender compression members.
3
Eight weeks of practical training of at least 320 practical hours. This engineering practical training should be performed in a creditable engineering establishment.
0
    • 10601390
A theoretical follow-up of the Concrete Structures Design 1 course related to a concrete structure design project.
3
    • 10601390
    • 10601316
Students are introduced to analysis and design of continuous reinforced concrete beams using ACI moment and shear coefficients. Design of slender columns subjected to axial load and bending. Analysis and design of building frames. Design of two-way solid slabs. Analysis and design for Torsion, Torsion plus Shear. Serviceability requirements, cracking control, short and long term deflection analysis for simple and continuous beams. Design of RC frames for seismic forces.
0
    • 10601410
Computer applications for the analysis and design of concrete structural elements and systems, including beams, slabs, and columns.
3
    • 10601316
This course provides students with a background about specifications, requirements, and behavioral principles and design of structural steel tension, compression, and flexural members. The course also introduces the types of connections: riveted, bolted, and welded. The course finally provides structural detailing for trusses, beams, and columns and frame elastic designs. It also includes some computer applications.
0
    • 10601420
Computer applications for the analysis and design of steel elements and systems for various forces, including trusses and frames.
3
    • 10601331
This course begins with review of soil mechanics and introduction to subsurface exploration. Then it covers bearing capacity of shallow foundation, stress distribution and foundation settlement. Then it moves to lateral earth pressure and retaining structures. This course ends with an introduction to the pile foundation system. It includes computer applications.
3
    • 10601342
Hydrological cycle, processes, and systems. Meteorological parameters and concepts related to hydrology. Precipitation, evaporation and transpiration, infiltration and stream flow. Stream flow hydrographs and modeling. Rainfall-runoff analysis. Probability in hydrology. Groundwater Hydrology.
3
    • 10601350
Wastewater generation and collection by sewers. Design of sewer networks using software. Introduction to Wastewater Microbiology and microbial kinetics. Wastewater composition characteristics. Design of conventional wastewater treatment plants; ponds, aerated lagoons, activated sludge and trickling filters. Sludge handling and water reuse.
1
    • 10601450
    • 10231107
Basic chemistry and chemical calculations related to environmental engineering. Lab methods and interpretation of results. Essential environmental lab experiments of main water and wastewater quality parameters such as pH, alkalinity, conductivity, turbidity, BOD, COD, and biological microorganisms. Demonstration of coagulation and flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, and activated sludge systems
0
    • 10601450
This practical course introduces students to advanced design and simulation tools used in environmental engineering, focusing on software such as WaterCAD, SewerCAD, and GPS-X. Through hands-on exercises and real-world scenarios, students will learn to model and analyze water distribution networks, sewer systems, and wastewater treatment processes. The course emphasizes the application of engineering design principles to optimize system performance, enhance sustainability, and ensure regulatory compliance.
2
    • 10601360
Principles of traffic operations, which include characteristics of the elements of the transportation systems, traffic engineering studies, principles of traffic flow, intersection control including principles of signal design, capacity and level of service for freeways/multi-lane highways and signalized intersections. Fundamentals of transportation planning process and principles of travel demand forecasting.
1
    • 10601461
Various traffic engineering studies: data collection, tabulation, and analysis including using the appropriate software for data collection, manipulation, and analysis. The lab includes application project.
2
    • 10211102
This course introduces the fundamental tools and concepts of economical evaluation of business and engineering projects such as cash flow, discounted cash flow, present value, future value, net present value, interest rate, and decision-making analysis. Topics covered include principles and ways used by the engineer to justify the economic decisions concerning long and short-term planning, development of skills in preparing cash flow as well as present and future value calculations. The students are introduced to different ways used in evaluating projects and their economic feasibility using present value, future value, annual payments, and rate of return to choose most feasible project and computer applications
3
    • 10601205
    • 10601470
This course introduces the basic principles of calculating costs of civil engineering projects, ways of estimating contractor?s and subcontractor?s costs, owner?s and design engineer?s costs. The course also looks at types and ways of estimating costs, types of contracts and their conditions, construction project costs, quantity takeoffs, pricing, claims, change orders, types of drawings and various components of the project. Technical specifications, their types, and methods of their writing, in addition to risk management, and losses during execution.
3
    • 10601470 or
    • 10601205
Topics covered in this course include basic principles of project management, project analysis and planning, programming, organizing, and controlling during construction stage. The course also covers the different ways for project programming such as critical path method. In addition, it looks at ways of distributing and controlling costs, safety and quality control during. This course explains how to allocate the resources and level them for the project. It shows also how to draw cash flow and to crash the duration; in addition, costs, safety, quality control during implementation will be explained, and finally some computer Programs will be applied (Ms Project, PRIMAVERA, etc?).
0
    • 10601582
This lab aims to enhance the practical aspects of advanced construction project management concepts through hands-on exercises using specialized computer software. Students learn how to develop project schedules using the tools of Primavera P6, analyze costs and productivity, and track project progress using Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques. The lab also includes applications in designing project organizational structures, resource planning, and analyzing different execution scenarios.
2
    • 10601300
In these two courses, which are covered in two consecutive semesters, each student is expected to select a civil engineering problem in consultation with his/her supervisor and the approval of the department head. The work produced should reflect the high standard of academic strength, expressive ability and professional orientation at the final stage of the student?s preparation. The project prepared by the student should be defended in front of a special committee.
3
    • 10601598
In these two courses, which are covered in two consecutive semesters, each student is expected to select a civil engineering problem in consultation with his/her supervisor and the approval of the department head. The work produced should reflect the high standard of academic strength, expressive ability and professional orientation at the final stage of the student?s preparation. The project prepared by the student should be defended in front of a special committee.
2
Developing the engineering student's ability to express his ideas through drawings, so that he can draw any design in a way that specialists can understand and manufacture, according to agreed standard standards regarding shape and designation. Manual techniques are covered in this course using only known drawing tools.
1
Development of basic skills in fields of manual sheet metal fabrication, welding processes, and household electric circuits. Students should perform in individual practical exercises.
0
    • 10621100
This is the practical part of the Engineering Workshop 1 (10621100) course.
3
    • 10601110
Kinematics of particles, planer dynamic analysis of rigid bodies. Force and acceleration, work and energy, impulse and momentum. Introduction to vibrations.
3
    • 10211241 or
    • 10211202
    • 10636111
Numerical analysis is concerned with finding numerical solutions to problems, especially those for which analytical solutions do not exist or are not readily obtainable. This course unit provides an introduction to the subject and treats the topics of solving nonlinear equations, both in one variable and in many variables, solving linear systems of equations and of approximating functions by polynomials. These topics are of great practical importance in science, engineering and finance, for example, and also have intrinsic mathematical interest. The course unit concentrates on theoretical analysis and on the development of practical algorithms
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.
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
3
    • 10601316
This course focuses on the analysis of statically indeterminate structures (trusses, beams, grids, frames, plates and shells) using finite element method. Introduction to dynamic and stability of structures. Computer applications
3
    • 10601410
Importance of conceptual design. Conceptual design requirements. Loads calculations including wind and seismic. Design of several structural elements. Two and three dimensional design of structures. Invention methods in structures.
3
    • 10601420
This course elaborates on some special requirements for design of steel structures. Topics include design of plate-girders and built-up sections, design of steel-concrete composite members, design of steel structures against fire hazards, in addition to an introduction to the design of high-rise and multi-story steel buildings, with focus on moment- and shear-resisting systems, including the design of moment-connections and bracing systems for gravity and lateral loads
3
    • 10601410
Analysis of thin shell structures using theory of shells. Design of water tanks and domes. Footing and retaining wall design. Computer applications.
3
    • 10601410
Several design methods for pre-stressed concrete. Stresses calculations. Stress losses in pre-stressed concrete. Deflection in pre-stressed concrete elements. Design to resist shear loads. Dimensions of pre-stressed concrete structural elements. Fixing joints.
3
    • 10601420
Plastic behavior in structures. Theory of ultimate analysis and finite design. Ultimate loads for structural elements. Loads cause frames failure. Slab analysis based on plastic methods. Elastic conditions for resisting seismic loads.
3
    • 10601205
    • 10601304
Stone specifications. Blocks and concrete units. Design of stone wall. Stone building Rehabilitation. Applications. Lab tests on stone.
3
    • 10601410
Several computer applications in civil engineering, including finite elements, structural dynamics, stability theory, and bridge engineering.
3
    • 10601316
Selected topics to be thoroughly studied and analyzed in areas of structural engineering and design
3
    • 10601316
The course makes a thorough presentation of the fundamentals of dynamic equilibrium of structures. This applies to discrete and continuous systems. The response of structures to free and forced vibrations, pulses and earthquakes for both damped and undamped structures is presented in detail. Dynamic analysis of buildings follows; this includes normal modal analysis, numerical integration and the response spectrum method. Design of structures to resist dynamic loads based on seismic building codes and using commercially available computer software follows
3
    • 10601321
Surveying errors, Propagation of variances and covariance?s, Weights, Least squares adjustment: method of observation equations, method of condition equations.
0
    • 10601513
Computer applications related to the theoretical topics of the Concrete Structures Design 3 course, related to the analysis and design of foundation systems, retaining walls, and tanks.
3
    • 10601331
This course will cover advanced topics in soil mechanics regarding soil improvements, site investigation, and land sliding and slope stability
3
    • 10601331
This course covers advanced topics in soil mechanics, including the physical and chemical properties of soil, compression theory, and advanced topics in the shear strength of clayey and sandy soils.
3
    • 10601431
This course covers advanced topics in foundation engineering, including advanced topics in piles, sheet piles, excavation support, and foundations on difficult soils.
3
    • 10601431
This course covers advanced topics in foundation engineering and is a continuation of Advanced Foundations (1). It includes topics such as geotechnical earthquake engineering and rock mechanics.
3
    • 10601431
This course offers computerized applications in geotechnical engineering, including applications on specialized geotechnical software and other tools within the field.
3
    • 10601331
This course provides advanced practical experiments in the laboratory and field with theoretical references for clayey and sandy soils and rocks.
3
    • 10601440
Hydrological systems and processes of surface water, meteorological analysis, hydrology of vegetated, agricultural, forest, and arid areas, hydrological models for flood wave calculation, surface runoff models, statistical models for hydrological data analysis, computer applications.
3
    • 10601440
Hydrological systems and processes of surface water, meteorological analysis, hydrology of vegetated, agricultural, forest, and arid areas, hydrological models for flood wave calculation, surface runoff models, statistical models for hydrological data analysis, computer applications.
3
    • 10601440
Water conductivity properties in soil, water presence states in soil, plant water needs, evaporation and transpiration calculation, properties of the unsaturated soil zone and plant growth in it, irrigation scheduling, soil salinity and its calculations, chemical and physical interactions in the water-soil system, soil erosion by water and agricultural land development.
3
    • 10601440
Review of pipe and open channel system design, hydraulic structures for drainage systems, rainwater drainage systems, applications on urban and rural agricultural drainage, computer applications.
3
    • 10601342
Review of water movement in pipes and channels, varied flow in channels, unsteady flow in pipes, water hammer, sediment transport in water systems, weir and small dam design.
3
    • 10601440
The importance and concept of management, elements of water resources and their management, spatial and temporal dimensions of water resources management, modeling principles and concepts, finding optimal solutions using linear programming, integer programming, numerical, analytical, and planning methods, and using computers. Model design for water distribution networks, groundwater resources management using mathematical models, surface water resources management and reservoir operation strategies, artificial recharge of groundwater basins, decision-making using multi-criteria method, impact of climate change on water resources, non-traditional water resources.
3
    • 10601350
Review of environmental systems, reactor models and material balance, steady and unsteady solutions to material balance equations, sources of water, air, and soil pollution and how to control them. Introduction to solid waste management, noise pollution, water quality management, and conservation.
3
    • 10601350
Introduction to air quality and pollution, sources of air pollution, impact of air pollution and greenhouse gases on health and climate change, air pollution control from industrial facilities and combustion processes, control of air pollution represented by solids and various gases, air quality control engineering indoors, and recent developments related to the topics discussed.
3
    • 10601350
Review of solid waste service stages and related laws, collection, identification, treatment, and recycling of waste. Understanding the nature of waste sources, classification, reduction methods, and recycling. Study of waste collection systems from different areas considering health and environmental aspects. Study of administrative aspects related to calculating quantities and managing solid waste tenders.
3
    • 10601450
This course covers topics of transport and transformation phenomena along with modeling water quality for rivers, lakes, wetlands, oceans, watersheds alongside applicable systems and laws.
3
    • 10601450
The course covers technology and design processes related to preventing and treating water and wastewater pollution to provide water for municipalities, agriculture, industry, and other uses that meet accepted standards and specifications. Presentation of modern and new technology for pollution prevention and water management and treatment.
3
    • 10601450
Offering objective assessment methods and formal description of environmental and natural systems and geographic areas, preparing standardized documents summarizing the physical, chemical, biological, social-cultural aspects of areas intended for environmental impact assessment. Review of various environmental impact assessment laws and report writing.
3
    • 10601450
Green building systems and laws, site design effectiveness and construction, water systems solutions and related technology, energy, solid waste, and air pollution.
3
    • 10601450
This course provides in-depth knowledge of advanced technologies and processes used in modern water treatment systems. It covers membrane filtration, advanced oxidation processes, ion exchange, and nanotechnology applications in water purification. Students will analyze water quality parameters and learn how to design and operate advanced treatment systems to ensure safe and sustainable water supply.
3
    • 10601450
This course explores the principles and applications of advanced wastewater treatment technologies. Topics include biological nutrient removal, membrane bioreactors, tertiary treatment processes, and sludge management. Emphasis is placed on designing efficient, environmentally sustainable systems that meet regulatory standards and support water reuse and resource recovery initiatives.
3
    • 10601450
Analysis and design of water and environmental systems using available commercial software, applications on water networks, wastewater, and drainage.
3
    • 10601450
Learning how to use different types of geographic information systems technology in environmental engineering, including merging tabulated data with maps, creating spatial data systems, displaying and using them for various applications. The course also covers global positioning systems, including skills and basics of usage.
3
    • 10601461
Management of various transportation systems, including downtown road networks, intersections, major roads, and highways. Management of residential area roads. Public transportation management. Specific measures and parking management. Measures to improve traffic safety and the environment. Traffic management authority. Concepts and applications of traffic systems management in urban areas in Palestine.
3
    • 10601360
Advanced information and practical training in road and airport pavement analysis and design. Theoretical and practical basics of design methods. Different design methods for asphalt and concrete pavements. Stress analysis in asphalt and concrete pavements. Introduction to pavement management principles, evaluation, maintenance, and rehabilitation.
3
    • 10601360
Transportation planning process. Transportation studies, data collection, and management. Transportation representation. Land use and transportation planning. Analysis of supply and demand volumes and road networks. Traffic demand forecasting. Transportation impact assessment.
3
    • 10601461
Advanced topics of interest to students related to traffic engineering and computer applications.
3
    • 10601461
Introduction to contemporary and emerging issues in traffic engineering. Traffic flow characteristics, traffic gaps, queuing theory. Design and analysis of signalized intersections. Road capacity and level of service analysis. Analysis of signalized corridors. Traffic safety.
3
    • 10601360
Geometric road design concerning operations, capacity, safety, curves, drainage, and road profiles. Use of computer software to prepare road design plans.
3
    • 10602465 or
    • 10601472
This course is designed to provide students with advanced management skills to be able to join the international construction industry. It covers key concepts in the following areas of the construction project management process: building the organizational structure of the institution, worker productivity, construction costs, project scheduling, accounting, planning, project financing, improving work productivity, advanced scheduling techniques, emerging technologies related to the construction industry, and the use of information technology and computer applications in construction management.
3
    • 10601472
The course aims to familiarize students with different management theories and their development, how to improve labor productivity rates and their impact on execution costs, introduce students to various methods of preparing execution schedules, managing and controlling quality in construction projects, risk assessment and management, and how to minimize their impact on the project
3
    • 10601472
The course aims to familiarize students with the principles of construction site management and safety procedures to be taken during the execution of construction projects, how to provide a safe working environment, the impact of accidents on project execution and costs, and the materials used and their risks.
3
    • 10601472
The course provides the foundation for many methods used in the construction project management process. An overview of the process and basics of advanced studies in project management, enabling students to develop awareness and knowledge of various construction project management issues. The course primarily aims to introduce construction management methods and activities that occur during the construction project and the responsibilities involved in successful project management. Some specific topics include the difference between management and leadership, an overview of the construction management process, project controls, and how to track the success and failure of the construction project.
3
Advanced topics in civil engineering that provide detailed study of course/s covered in the fourth and fifth year of the B.Sc. degree.
3
This course provides students with a comprehensive engineering perspective on the planning, design, application, and processes of civil engineering systems, engineering problems, and their solutions, and the relationship between the environment, society, and nature.
3
Special and interest-based topics in the civil engineering specialty.
3
    • 10601321
Advanced topics in surveying based on the subjects studied in compulsory surveying courses.
3
    • 10601321
Introduction, types of data in the database and its format, coordinate systems and map projections, data collection and entry, data analysis, map design and production, criteria for selecting the appropriate geographic information system for the institution.
3
This course presents selected and advanced topics in various civil engineering materials used in the construction of engineering projects.
3
    • 10601410
Behavior of structures, definition and severity of collapse, main sources of collapse and the most exposed areas to collapse. Methods to prevent collapse, investigation of collapse, lessons learned from collapses. Strengthening and remediation methods.
3
    • 10601391
An applied course that aims to provide students with practical experience in their field of specialization through training in engineering offices or related institutions.
3
    • 10601360
Tha course aims to teach the students the Principles and modules of pavement management system, Data collection and inventory (construction and maintenance history), Pavement serviceability (performance concept: PSR, PSI, PCI, Pavement condition assessment procedure (monitoring and evaluating pavement), Flexible pavement distresses and structural capacity, Maintenance repair and rehabilitation needs and alternatives (preventive, corrective, etc.), Pavement Performance Modeling, Ranking methods (prioritization and optimization),Work planning (planning pavement investments), Implementation of PMS, Framework for pavement overlay design, and Future Directions.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
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.
2
The course aims to explore the factors and determinants that influence policy formulation in both its internal and external dimensions. It emphasizes the optimal use of tools and instruments and the provision of precise information necessary for planning processes, particularly in the context of social mobilization, security and stability, financial resources, national production, industrial energy, and military power at national and international levels. The course also covers an analysis of theories and schools of political development, including behavioural liberal theory, social growth theory, Marxist theory, dependency and development theory, and the Islamic theory of succession. Additionally, the course focuses on studying the methods of political development theories, their intellectual sources, goals, and dimensions, aiming to understand the reasons behind the failure of these theories and models to achieve the desired political development.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
2
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11201101 Introduction to Musicology 2
11201102 Introduction to Music Education 2
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.
2
The course aims to learn collective singing of a repertoire of Palestinian and Arab national anthems and songs.

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