University Requirements Student must complete 19 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.
11000109	Community Service and Sustainable Development	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.
11000129	Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Data Science	2
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 126 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)
10211201	Calculus III	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.
10211241	Linear Algebra I	3	10211102 or 10211211
Matrices and matrix operations. Elementary row operations. Determinants and inverses of matrices. Systems of linear equations and methods of solutions. Vector spaces. Linear independence and basis. Linear transformations. Eigen values and eigenvectors.
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
10221102	General Physics II	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.
10221115	General Physics Lab. for Engineering Students	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.
10601300	Principles of Scientific Research & Technical Writing	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.
10602101	Introduction to Geomatics Engineering	1
This course will introduce the students to the geomatics engineering specialization and its components and association with other types of engineering. Subjects taught include: definition of geomatics, relationship between geomatics and engineering branches: civil, building, architectural and planning, subjects covered in geomatics: land or cadastral surveying, geodesy, cartography, photogrammetry, GNSS, GIS, etc.Learning Outcomes: after successful completion of this course, students would have gained knowledge of the full meaning of geomatics and its subcomponents as well as how it is related to and serves other types of engineering.
10602211	Surveying I	2	10216230
This course aims to teach the students the principles of plane surveying and map making. The following subjects will be taught: introduction, errors in surveying, tape measurements, angles and directions and angle measuring equipment, electronic distance measurement.Learning Outcomes: after successful completion of this course, the student will be: 1) Familiar with the meaning of surveying, and its importance and association with other types of engineering. Students will also learn other related issues such as scale, units of measurement, etc., as well as the different types of surveying errors and the importance of avoiding and minimizing these errors, and removing them from the measurements if they occur.2) Able to use basic surveying tools such as tapes for measuring horizontal distances and preparing a surveying plan for a small area.3) Able to perform all types of measurements in both the horizontal and vertical directions using levels, theodolites and total stations, and prepare a full surveying plan.
10602212	Surveying I Lab.	1	10602211
Students in this course are supposed to apply in the field the principles that are being taught in the theoretical Surveying (1) course. In particular the following subjects will be covered: tape measurements, leveling, angle measurement and electronic distance measurement (EDM).
10602213	Surveying II	2	10602211 10602212
This course continues what Surveying (1) has started in giving the students the basic principles of plane surveying and map making, in addition to other subjects and techniques. The following subjects will be taught: coordinate geometry and traverse surveying, areas and volumes, horizontal control networks, calibration of surveying equipment.Learning Outcomes: after successful completion of this course, the student will be: 1) Able to deal with surveying in terms of coordinates in a computer environment.2) Able to calculate and measure most types of areas whether being regular or irregular. They will also learn how to compute volumes of cut and fill needed in most civil engineering projects.3) Familiar with the factors that are taken into consideration in the planning and design of horizontal control surveys, as well as the modern techniques used in the measurement and establishment of these networks.4) Familiar with calibration of surveying equipment.
10602214	Surveying II Lab.	1	10602213
Students in this course are supposed to apply in the field the principles that are being taught in the theoretical Surveying (2) course. In particular the following subjects will be covered: mapping an area using the EDM and coordinate geometry, traverse, measurement and computation of areas and volumes, calibration of surveying instruments.
10602221	Introduction to Photogrammetry	3
This course introduces photogrammetry as a data acquisition tool and provides a general overview of its theory and working principles. Topics covered by this course include: history of photographs, basic concepts of perspective projection and orthographic projection, areal cameras and photographs, photogrammetric project planning, stereoscopy, geometry of aerial photographs, and aerial photo interpretation techniques and tools. Learning Outcomes: after successful completion of this course, students should: Be aware of historical developments of aerial photography, Have understanding of the geometric properties of aerial photographs, Be able to conduct visual interpretation of aerial photographs, and use stereoscopes, Be able to prepare a comprehensive flight plan for a certain geographical area.
10602222	Applied Photogrammetry	3	10602221
This course will cover advanced topics of photogrammetry and processing of large format aerial images. Topics covered by this course as follows: Large format camera calibration, internal orientation, relative orientation, external orientation, bundle adjustment, creation of 3D model, feature extraction, building digital terrain models (DTM) and orthophotos Learning Outcomes: after successful completion of this course, the student will be able to process large format aerial photos for feature extraction as well as for building 3D models and orthophotos.
10602231	Basic Geodesy	3	10602211
This course aims to introduce basic topics of Geodesy which are important for other courses such as GNSS. It includes different topics as follows: Shape of the earth, coordinates systems, map projections, the concept of a geodetic datum, conversion of coordinates, spherical triangle, geodetic networks, heights and methods of building a local Geoidal model. Learning Outcomes: after successful completion of this course, students should: Have understanding of the different coordinate systems used. Be able to perform different coordinates conversion. Be able to build local Geoidal model.
10602241	Introduction to GIS	3
This course provides an introduction to the theory and practice of geographic information systems (GIS). The following subjects will be taught: GIS basics, vector and raster data models, geographic data analysis, visualization techniques and geographic overlay. The practical sessions build basic skills in GIS such as adding, visualizing, analyzing and modeling data and creating effective map layouts. Practical real-world examples and problems will be handled. Learning Outcomes: after successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Describe what GIS is, name the major GIS software available and know where to find more information. Explain the components and functionality of a GIS and the differences between GIS and other information systems. Conduct simple spatial analysis using GIS software; Design and complete a GIS project from start to finish (data capture, data storage and management, analysis, and presentation);
10602251	Computer Aided Drawing (CAD)	2	10606102
Basic Training in the use of Computer Aided Drawing (CAD) including entity creation, editing, dimensioning, file management, and plotting. A "hands on" approach will be taken while using PC based AutoCAD software. Application will be taken from a surveying perspective. Learning Outcomes: after successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: Produce drawings (i.e. site plans, plans, elevations) for site and projects Demonstrate a working knowledge of AutoCAD software
10602252	Catography	3	10602251 10602241
The purpose of this course is to introduce the concepts, principles, and techniques related to maps and map making. The course will introduce the following topics: map types, map scale, projection and grid coordinate systems, qualitative thematic maps, quantitative thematic maps, relief portrayal, image maps, map accuracy and uncertainty, map compilation, map display, map design, mapping tools - production techniques, and future of cartography. Learning Outcomes: after successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Read and understand maps Apply appropriate spatial references (datum and projection) to spatial data proper to map purpose and use. Able to design maps and communicate geographic information effectively. Understand the impact of new technologies on cartography (GIS, RS, Internet).
10602315	Route Surveying	2	10602213
This course aims to introduce the students to the works associated with the design and layout of transportation routes. The following subjects will be taught: introduction, computation and layout of horizontal curves: simple circular, compound reversed and transition (spiral) as well as vertical curves. Learning Outcomes: after successful completion of this course, the student will be: Familiar with the design issues associated with transportation routes. Able to compute all data needed for the layout of all types of horizontal and vertical curves. Able to lay out in the field all types of horizontal and vertical curves using all types of surveying
10602316	Cadastral Surveying	2	10602213
Cadastral surveying is a major area of practice that deals with processes and operations performed on land. The topics taught in this course will include: the regulations relating to land ownership, types of land in Palestine, settlement process, cadastral surveys for the re-establishment (definition) of property boundaries, operations concerning land: subdivision, consolidation, re-dividing (????? ???????), flats subdivision, cadastral maps symbolization, etc., municipal and governmental departments that deal with land. Learning Outcomes: after successful completion of this course, the student will: Have knowledge of the regulations and procedures involved in the settlement process. Capable of dealing with the operations made on land and flats such as re-establishment of boundaries, subdivision, consolidation, etc.
10602317	Adjustment of Surveying Data	3	10211241
This course aims to teach the students how to deal with errors associated with surveying measurements. The following subjects will be taught: revision of errors in surveying, matrices, propagation of variances and covariances, weights, least squares adjustment by observation and condition equations for both linear and nonlinear models. Learning Outcomes: after successful completion of this course, students should have gained knowledge in techniques used for the checking and adjusting surveying data.
10602332	Introduction to GNSS	3	10602231
This course will introduce the basic principles of satellite positioning and technology used in the Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS). The following topics will be taught: history of satellite geodesy, satellite orbit computation and representations, signal propagation, sources of errors, satellite positioning: systems, observables and computations. Learning Outcomes: after successful completion of this course, the student should have understanding of the fundamental technology that GNSS is based on.
10602333	Applied GNSS	3	10602332
This course will cover advanced topics of GNSS as well as field applications. Topics covered by this course include: network GNSS, static GNSS, post-processing of data, field work using RTK and stake out. Learning Outcomes: after successful completion of this course, the student will be able to determine and establish positions using GNSS devices.
10602342	Spatial Analysis	3	10602241
This course is designed to help students develop a comprehensive and systematic understanding of spatial analysis. The class covers the methods of spatial analysis including measuring aspects of geometric features and identifying spatial patterns of geospatial objects that are represented as points, lines and polygons, networks creation and analysis, map algebra, weighted overlay, geo-statistics, interpolation, and 3-D surfaces. The material will be presented in readings, lectures, lab assignments, and a final project. Learning Outcomes: after successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Plan, design and implement a spatial analysis project demonstrating the ability to select, apply and critically interpret appropriate methods for the analysis of geographical information. List several different approaches to spatial analysis and differentiate between them. Explain various spatial analysis.
10602361	Introduction to Urban Planning	2
The course aims to introduce the basic concepts of urban planning including the following topics: the development of contemporary planning concepts and principles; the nature, purpose and scope of urban planning; the planning process and decision-making in a democratic society. Learning Outcomes: after successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Demonstrate understanding of methodological aspects of designing a planning program, Define objectives and constraints,
10602362	Transportation Engineering	3	10602315
This course aims to teach students the principles of highway engineering. The following subjects will be taught: human, vehicle and transportation environment characteristics, highway location, geometric design of highway facilities, soil engineering for highway design, intersection design, and principles of planning for transportation systems. Learning Outcomes: after successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering in the human, vehicle and transportation environment characteristics, and highway geometrics. Design highway and its components (route selection, horizontal and vertical alignment, as well as cross section design) to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, safety, and sustainability. Identify, formulate, and solve highway location and geometric problems, and understand contemporary issues in highway engineering.
10602363	Transportation Engineering Lab.	1	10602362
Students in this course are supposed to apply practically the principles that are being taught in the theoretical Transportation Engineering course. In particular, it aims to give a training on selected issues of highway location and geometric design of highway facilities and intersections.
10602364	Land Use and Zoning	3	10602361
The course aims to introduce the basic concepts of land use and zoning issues. The following subjects will be taught: 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.
10602418	Real Estate Appraising	2	10602316
The aim of this course is to provide students with the required knowledge of appraising properties and writing courts report. It includes different topics as follows: Introduction, appraiser qualifications, appraisal assignments, concepts of appraising, the real estate marketplace, approaches and factors affecting value, data collection, computational issues, preparation of reports for courts, banks and other institutions. Learning Outcomes: after successful completion of this course, students will be able to evaluate different types of land and properties as well as be able to prepare reports for different official and non-official firms such as courts and banks.
10602423	Remote Sensing	3	10602221
This course introduces the students to the basic concepts and skills necessary to acquire remote sensing data and extract geo-information from them. It includes history of remote sensing and the major space programs of the world. It also includes the EMR wavelengths and their applications, atmospheric windows, interaction of EMR with matter, fundamentals of radiometry, resolutions, remote sensing systems (passive and active systems), and RS series of satellites such as Landsat, Spot, Radarsat, Ikonos,?etc. Learning Outcomes: after successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Recognize and explain at a basic level, the fundamental physical principles of remote sensing, including the electromagnetic spectrum; the emission, scattering, reflection, and absorption of electromagnetic (EM) radiation Recognize and explain basic computational properties of remote sensing data acquisition, storage, and processing. Identify key applications of land, marine, and atmospheric remote sensing. Demonstrate proficiency and conceptual understanding in using software or manual techniques to carry out remote sensing image processing and analysis through a series of laboratory exercises and reports
10602424	Surveying with Drones	2	10602222
This course will cover advanced topics of processing small format digital images captured by drones. Topics include: type of drones, camera gimbal &calibration, flight planning, calculation of spatial resolution and ground coverage, ground control points distribution. The practical part will cover: flight over areas, buildings and roads, processing photos with different types of software, creation of 3D-model, DTM and maps.
10602434	Astronomy	2	10602231
This course provides students with basic background of astronomy related to surveying observations. The following subjects will be taught: introduction to astronomy, astronomical coordinates, movement of the sun, moon phases, concept of time, azimuth determination, determination of position, star program, latitude determination from circumpolar star. Learning Outcomes: after successful completion of this course, students should: Have understanding of astronomical coordinates. Be able to calculate start of lunar months. Be able to determine azimuth based on astronomical observations.
10602435	Indoor Positioning	3	10602332
This course will cover different techniques used for indoor positioning. Topics include: technological overview and classification of the fundamentals of Wireless Indoor Positioning Systems (WIPS), the WIPS methods: WiFi, Bluetooth, Ultra-wide band (UWB), Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID), Time of Arrival (TOA), Time Difference of Arrival (TDOA), Angle of Arrival (AOA) and Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) positioning, Inertial sensors (IMU), as well as integration of WIPS technologies. Practical sessions of this course will be given to use indoor devices for the measurement and analysis of the accuracy of several positions located under difficult environment. Learning Outcomes: after successful completion of this course, students will: Have understanding of the different techniques used for indoor positioning. be able to use indoor devices for positioning under different environments.
10602436	Geophysics	2	10602332
This course provides students with scientific background about geodynamics and gravimetry which is essential for building vertical reference systems. It includes different topics as follows: gravimetry, seismic refraction method, tectonics, applied seismology, geo-radar and electrical resistivity method, geophysical methods and their applications in geological and engineering investigations. Learning Outcomes: after successful completion of this course, students should: Have knowledge of how to interpret geophysical data collected using gravity, seismic refraction, electrical resistivity methods, geo-radar, ?etc. Be able to determine which geophysical method is best suited for various geological/engineering investigations and challenges. Be able to plan and carry out geophysical fieldwork. Be able to process, interpret and present measurements collected with various geophysical methods. Have a thorough understanding of a range of the most commonly applied geophysical methods.
10602443	Web GIS	3	10636111 10602342
This course develops skills in interactive web mapping and applications for publishing maps on the Internet. The course aims to provide students with the basic technologies used in web programming and how they interact to form a web application. These include knowledge of html, css, javascpt, jquery, bootstrap, php, ajax, sql and the dbms. Students will gain enough understanding of these technologies to be able to use tools such as: leaflet, Turf.js, open street map, open layers, geoservers and PostGIS to create a web-mapping application. Learning Outcomes: after successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Build web GIS applications. Understand how the world wide web functions, how websites are built and different web-techniques (HTML, style sheets, javascript, php, and connected to dbms) Create interactive commands in a web environment using javascript and publish interactive maps on the web. Create maps: coupling XML files with geographic elements in a web environment.
10602444	Land Information Management	3	10602443
The primary objective of this course is to introduce students to the concept of land information system (LIS) and expose them to various technical, institutional and socio-economic issues in land information management. The following subjects will be taught: land and land information, land registration, the multipurpose cadaster (land information system), frameworks for spatial referencing, digital mapping, data management, the economics of LIS. Learning Outcomes: after successful completion of this course, students should have gained knowledge in: LIM parameters. Technical LIM issues (geodetic control, digital mapping, database management). Institutional LIM issues (organizational issues, information need, maintenance responsibilities). Economical LIM issues (costs, benefits). Social LIM issues (privacy, security, etc.)
10602465	Engineering Economy and Management	3	10602418
This course aims to teach students the principles and methods used by the engineer to justify the economic decisions concerning long and short-term planning, developing skills in preparing cash-flow, as well as present and future values calculations, construction project scheduling as a network of activities, understanding the logic diagram, network analysis; updating, evaluation and use of schedule in cost crashing and resource leveling. Learning Outcomes: after successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Demonstrate knowledge in decision making problems, equivalence and compound interest rate. Analyze and interpret economic problems and deal with time value of money concepts. Perform schedule computations to calculate project duration, activity early and late dates, and total and free floats and identify the critical path to analyze project cash flow, and minimize projects negative cash flow. Able to control, update, monitor project progress and recommend an appropriate course of action when the schedule must be shortened or crashed and evaluate construction project progress.
10602491	Practical Training I	3
Eight weeks of practical training of at least 320 practical hours. This practical training should be performed in a creditable geomatics engineering establishment.
10602499	Graduation Project II	3	10602998
In these two courses, which are covered in two consecutive semesters, each student is expected to select a geomatics 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.
10602519	Professional Practices in Geomatics	2	10602418
This course will cover practical topics of preparation of different types of maps and transactions similar to that prepared by licensed surveyors and will cover topics as follows: Using CAD to prepare a plan for building permit, cadastral maps, flats subdivision maps, property consolidation and subdivision maps. It will also deal with the steps that a transaction will go through in the municipal and governmental agencies to be completed and finished.
10602525	LiDAR Surveying	2	10602435 10602222
This course will introduce the basic principles of topographic mapping with LiDAR and will cover topics as follows: Overview of LiDAR, system variations, data interpretation, geo-referencing point cloud and applications. Workflow used in topographic mapping to produce elevation models (3D scenes) and to separate bare earth from above ground features, such as buildings, bridges, and vegetation. Practical part: the use of LIDAR devices in data collection and processing to produce 3D survey maps. Learning Outcomes: after successful completion of this course, the student will be able to process LiDAR data to produce precise topographic maps.
10602553	Computer Applications in Geomatics / Civil 3D	3	10602252
In this course students will learn to use computer in earth work and to create a precise surface. Topics covered by this course as follows: Introduction to civil 3D, preparation of points, creation of surface, break-lines, contours, volumes, preparation of horizontal and vertical alignments, cross sections, create sheets, 3D views.
10602998	Graduation Project I	2	10601300
In these two courses, which are covered in two consecutive semesters, each student is expected to select a geomatics 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.
10606102	Engineering Drawing	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.
10621100	Engineering Workshop 1	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.
10621101	Engineering workshop 1 Practical	0	10621100
This is the practical part of the Engineering Workshop 1 (10621100) course.
10626251	Engineering Numerical Analysis	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
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.
11032102	English in the workplace	3	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.
11101413	Land and Real Estate Law	3	10602418 or 11101313
The main part of this course is concerned with land law. This includes classification of estates, registered and unregistered conveyance, co-ownership and trusts of land, leases, licenses, easements, covenants and mortgages. Learning Outcomes: after successful completion of this course, students should have gained knowledge of the working land and real estate laws since the Ottomanic rule until now.

Speciality Optional Requirements Student must complete 12 credit hours

Course Code	Course Name	Credit Hours	Prerequests
10601582	Project Management and Control	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.
10602526	Advanced Remote Sensing	3	10602423
This course examines the theory and methodology of applied optical and microwave remote sensing technologies. It focuses on basic skills in computer processing of digital satellite images using the ENVI and ArcGIS software. Hands-on experience with atmospheric and topographic radiometric corrections, supervised and unsupervised classification approaches, as well as vegetation analysis and climate change detection will be introduced. Both thermal and active microwave (SAR) remote sensing principles and image interpretation will be addressed. Learning Outcomes: after successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Understand sophisticated techniques for acquiring remotely sensed data, Apply advanced methods for image processing and analysis, Use remotely sensed data for various applications such as planning, environmental monitoring and natural resource management.
10602527	Close Range Photogrammetry	3	10602222
This course focuses on using small cameras for photogrammetric applications. Topics include: characteristics, categorization and mathematical models of the close-range photogrammetry, camera calibration conditions, the project proposal of the photogrammetric reconstruction and simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM), applications of close-range photogrammetry. Learning Outcomes: after successful completion of this course, students would have acquired knowledge of modern photogrammetric methods for creating spatial models of various objects and possible applications of these methods in areas of engineering surveying, civil engineering, archeology, architecture, industry, GIS and others.
10602530	Geomatics Applications in Disaster Risk Assessment and Management	3	10602423 10602342
The course aims to introduce students to the concepts of disaster risk reduction and community resilience. The first part of the course provides a theoretical background on disasters, risk assessment, and management. The course also explains the various phases of disasters, starting from risk assessment, preparedness, and planning before the disaster, followed by response such as search and rescue, first aid, shelters, and ending with recovery and reconstruction efforts. The second part of the course includes practical applications using geomatics sciences, such as geographic information systems and remote sensing, to assess risks, develop scenarios, and conduct rapid assessments of damages and losses after disasters. The course also covers special topics such as machine learning, artificial intelligence, big data, virtual reality, and the Internet of Things.
10602540	Special Topics in Geomatics Engineering	3
This course covers contemporary topics and any technological developments in geomatics.
10602545	Mobile Sensing	3	10602443
This course exposes students to ongoing research in mobile sensing, i.e., techniques, algorithms, and systems that leverage the sensors in smartphones, smartwatches, drones, and IoT devices, to deliver real-world applications. Topics include: GNSS and related outdoor applications, indoor positioning systems, activity and gesture recognition, sensor data analytics in sports, vehicular, and smart environments, vibration sensing and acoustics, and drone motion tracking. Learning Outcomes: after successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Design a system capable of working within the constraints of a mobile environment. Design mobile applications that utilize the peripheral sensors on modern smartphones (i.e., camera, accelerometer, GNSS, compass, gyroscope, etc.) Utilize control mechanisms on wirelessly connected embedded devices. Communicate ideas about these technical areas effectively.
10602546	Integrating Geospatial Technologies	3	10602342
This course aims to help students to be able to understand the use of geodata harmonization for the combined usage of heterogeneous geospatial data from distributed systems, generally in the Geomatics domain and in the context of spatial data infrastructures (SDI); methods of geodata harmonization, a spatial harmonization tools such as spatial ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) (software FME), use cases in the geodesy and geomatics domain (e.g. semantic transformation in SDI, integration of measurement data or data from architecture and construction, such as Building Information Models (BIM) into GIS). Learning Outcomes: after successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Understand methods of geodata harmonization, Apply a spatial ETL tool using SAFE software FME, Implement spatial harmonization methods to use cases in the geodesy and geomatics domain.
10602547	Standardization of Spatial Data	3	10602342
The course provides an introduction to international standards for spatial information. During the course, students will learn about spatial data standards, open geospatial consortium specifications for geospatial and location-based services, Web Map Service (WMS) and the Web Feature Service (WFS). A selected number of OGC standards and web services will also be studied. Learning Outcomes: after successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Know where to find international standards on geographic information. Know how to read, interpret and implement a geographic information standard.
10602548	Image Processing	3	10602423
This course will provide an overview about digital image processing. Topics include: visual perception, image formation, spatial transformations, image enhancement, color image representation and processing, edge detection, image segmentation.
10602549	GIS Management and Implementation	3	10602342
This course teaches strategies for successful GIS management and implementation in an institution-wide context. The course is organized around four primary issues: implementation planning, data management, technology assessment, and institutional setting. Implementation management strategies are introduced through a process of systematic user needs assessment, requirements specification, database design, application development, implementation, and operation and maintenance. Students will assess current technological frontiers and/or examine local public or private agency?s adoption of GIS including their implementation approaches, data, and applications. Learning Outcomes: after successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Identify the challenges that have to be faced when managing a GIS within an organization, Know the critical steps necessary in order to successfully implement a GIS within an organization, Conduct evaluations of GIS-related technology and assess their appropriateness for a particular purpose or application. Appreciate the ethical issues associated with the use and deployment of geographic information systems, particularly the challenge of balancing security and access to information.
10602566	Geomorphology	3
This course on geomorphology looks at the relationship between processes and landforms at a variety of scales in space and time. It examines endogenic processes originating within the earth, exogenic processes occurring at the earth and the way they interact to create landforms. The course covers geomorphological theories, weathering, slope processes, soil erosion, karst phenomena, volcanoes, fluvial and glacial processes and landforms, mountain building, rates of landscape change, and supercontinent breakup. Learning Outcomes: after successful completion of this course, students should possess the following skills and knowledge: A broad knowledge of the scope and main areas of Geomorphology. Understanding of the role of active and ancient earth surface processes in landform evolution. Ability to classify and describe landforms in a variety of environmental settings. Broad understanding of the theories of Uniformitarianism and Catastrophism, and appreciation and knowledge of the history of geomorphological research. Ability to analyze geomorphological systems in terms of resisting and driving forces. Knowledge of surface processes important in the creation of landforms. Ability to analyze relationships between physical and human aspects of environments and landscapes. Understanding the relationships between precipitation, surface water and groundwater systems.
10602571	Hydrographic Surveying	3
This course examines the scientific principles and methods for collecting, processing, and analyzing data related to the surface of water bodies. It focuses on the use of hydrographic surveying techniques for marine mapping, navigation aids, and the study of the depths of seas, rivers, and harbors. The course covers topics such as nautical coordinate systems, types of depths, and various measurement methods (such as single-beam and multi-beam echo sounders), as well as ship positioning using the Global Positioning System (GPS) and system integration.
10602591	Practical Training II	3
A continuation of Practical Training I where students should obtain training in a public / private institution or company for a total of 320 training hours. Students are expected to tackle practical issues and provide solutions. They are expected to make presentations of their gained experience and issues at the end of the training.
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.

Free Courses Student must complete 2 credit hours

Course Code	Course Name	Credit Hours	Prerequests
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)
10311198	French Language 1	3
This course aims at introducing students to the French alphabet, and the way of writing masculine and feminine words, as well as sentence structures: personal pronouns, verbs, and objects (direct and indirect). It also lists daily events using assistance tools such as drawings, pictures, and some short answers: acceptance, rejection, thanking, apology, and justifying the answers.
10871112	Financial Literacy	2
10878415	Digital Marketing	2
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
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.
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.
11000152	Introduction to Debate	2
It aims to introduce students to the basics of debates and develop their skills in analysis, persuasion, and effective communication. The course focuses on teaching students how to formulate and present arguments logically and convincingly, as well as understanding the rules and techniques of successful debate.
11000153	Introduction to Debate	3
It aims to introduce students to the basics of debates and develop their skills in analysis, persuasion, and effective communication. The course focuses on teaching students how to formulate and present arguments logically and convincingly, as well as understanding the rules and techniques of successful debate.
11000160	Energy Technology and Society	2
This course aims to raise students' awareness of energy in general, its characteristics, policies, methods of exploitation, and its impact on societies. The course covers numerous topics, including: "How humans first learned about and used energy; energy in ancient times and its uses in warfare; the discovery of oil in the Arab world; energy in the 1970s and the accompanying politics in the Middle East; energy poverty and equality; energy and women's empowerment; energy and sustainable development; energy as a destructive military weapon; energy as a means of defense; children's and youth's awareness of renewable energy and their position; the electrification of historical Palestine and apartheid policies related to electricity; the electricity game in Palestine and the reasons for Israeli control over it; and energy for peace."
11000163	Nutrition and Health	2
Nutrition and Health is a free course taught in Arabic and offered by the Department of Nutrition and Processing. It highlights the importance of healthy food for the human body, the relationship between food and health, different types of nutrition, proper nutrition methods, and the direct impact of balanced nutrition on health. It also focuses on presenting reliable scientific sources of nutritional information.
11000169	Risk Assessment and Management	2
This course introduces students to the fundamental concepts and principles of risk analysis, assessment, and management. It is designed to actively engage students in exploring real-world applications of risk management tools and techniques. The course covers a wide range of risk types?including financial, contractual, technical, environmental, and execution-related risks?with a focus on how to identify, analyze, and evaluate their potential impacts. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the risk management process, which involves the systematic identification, analysis, prioritization, and treatment of risks to reduce the likelihood and/or consequences of undesirable events. The course offers a structured approach to developing risk management strategies, guiding students through each phase?from risk identification and initial assessment to the formulation of effective response and mitigation plans.
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.
11000175	Democracy, Human Rights & International Human Rights	2
This course explores the concepts of democracy and human rights and the interrelationship between them. It examines the notion of human rights, their foundations, characteristics, and classifications, as well as the role of international organizations in their promotion and protection. The course aims to enhance students' understanding of the significance of democracy and human rights for both the state and society, with particular emphasis on the Arab world. Additionally, it addresses the evolution of democracy and human rights globally.The course further examines the concept of international humanitarian law (IHL), its historical development, and its principal sources both customary and treaty-based. It outlines the key legal obligations of parties to armed conflicts and neutral states, as well as the duties of occupying powers toward the occupied territory and its population.
11000254	Sports and Health	2
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11000255	Practical Swimming	2
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11000333	The Art of Writing and Expressing	2
The course presents a range of topics aimed at developing university students? writing and expression skills. It offers both theoretical and practical content that introduces them to the techniques of constructing written topics, methods of paragraph development, and various writing styles?both functional, such as essays, reports, research papers, and meeting minutes, and creative, including poetry, short stories, and autobiographies.
11000334	Historical and Tourist Tracks	2
Tourist and Historical Trails This course focuses on the study of tourist and historical routes at the local, regional, and international levels. It introduces students to the significance of cultural, religious, and natural routes in promoting sustainable tourism. The course includes the study of major archaeological, religious, and natural sites, the planning and documentation of tourist routes, and an analysis of their historical and touristic value. Students will also learn how to design tour itineraries and connect them to their historical, geographical, and cultural contexts. Practical training in preparing an actual tourist route is included.
11101234	Human Rights and Gender	3
This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the concepts of human rights and gender, enabling them to integrate this knowledge into practical applications across all areas of public life, including the social, cultural, economic, and political spheres. It includes the study of international conventions that address these is concepts, as well as an examination of institutions responsible for the implementation and promotion of human rights and the effective participation of women as equal and active partners in various fields. The course also explores the historical and philosophical development of human rights and gender, drawing on international and global experiences, with a particular emphasis on the Palestinian context. It critically analyzes the Palestinian reality under ongoing occupation and its systematic violations of human rights. Students are encouraged to develop the ability to analyze, conclude, apply, and adopt positions that promote human rights, in a manner that aligns with the cultural identity and unique characteristics of the Palestinian people, provided such alignment does not contradict the core principles of human rights. The course further addresses the concept of gender and its intrinsic connection to human rights, emphasizing the importance of understanding the legal and international frameworks that support gender equality. It aims to develop students? ability to critically analyze gender stereotypes, understand the diverse human behaviors shaped by different gender-related motives, and identify the barriers to women?s empowerment within the Palestinian context, all in pursuit of a shared understanding of universal human rights. Course Structure: The course is organized into five main chapters: Human Rights, Gender, The Constitutional System and Its Relation to Human Rights and Gender, Human Rights Violations under Occupation, and The Role of Students in Advancing Human Rights and Gender Equality Each chapter includes specific sub-objectives, activities, and procedures designed to support the achievement of the course?s overall learning goals.
11201101	Introduction to Musicology	2
11201102	Introduction to Music Education	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.
11221102	Ceramics 1	3
This course provides students with the practical skills necessary for the process of manual formation/making of ceramics through compression and rope formation techniques or slide formation techniques. In addition, this course aims at training students how to firmly stick parts and articles in order to accomplish the required design, with a great emphasis on the characteristics and quality of clay. It also gives students the opportunity to learn how to deal with problems and acquire the means and ways with which they can preserve their work and follow up with it on a continual basis. All of this will be accomplished by students carrying out created designs which accomplish all these concepts.