Academic Plan

Total Credit Hours Required to Finish the Degree ( 257 Credit Hours ) as Follows

University Requirements

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Students must pass all of the following courses

Course Number	Course Name	Weekly Hours		Cr. Hrs.	Prerequisite
Course Number	Course Name	Theoretical	Practical	Cr. Hrs.	Prerequisite
000011110	COMMUNITY SERVICE	COMMUNITY SERVICE	1	-	0	-
010610081	MEDICAL ENGLISH I	The Language Center courses are designed to help students cope with university education in English. "Medical English I" Course for medical students is meant to prepare students for academic reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. Students learn strategies for improving reading comprehension and stimulating critical thinking. The course emphasizes the development of rhetorical strategies students may use as they engage in academic essay writing. The listening and speaking component is specifically designed to improve students’ speaking and listening skills.		2	1	-
010610082	MEDICAL ENGLISH II	The Language Center courses are designed to help students cope with university education in English. The primary goal of Medical English II is to develop proficiency and build confidence in reading, speaking, listening, and writing through professional language teaching. This course focuses heavily on critical thinking, teaching students how to analyze ideas and evaluate information rather than just memorizing grammar. Students learn effective reading strategies and apply their language skills in real-life situations, bridging the gap between theoretical and practical communication. Students are also prepared to participate in formal debates, and write well-structured essays. This course ensures learners develop the higher-order thinking skills and research strategies needed to succeed in a demanding university environment.		2	1	010610081 MEDICAL ENGLISH I The Language Center courses are designed to help students cope with university education in English. "Medical English I" Course for medical students is meant to prepare students for academic reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. Students learn strategies for improving reading comprehension and stimulating critical thinking. The course emphasizes the development of rhetorical strategies students may use as they engage in academic essay writing. The listening and speaking component is specifically designed to improve students’ speaking and listening skills.
010610083	MEDICAL ENGLISH III	This course develops students’ ability to communicate effectively in English within clinical settings. It focuses on the language needed for patient consultations, history taking, general and specialist examinations, and professional interaction with medical colleagues and paramedical staff. Students strengthen their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills through medical case discussions, simulated doctor–patient interviews, hospital documents, and clinical reports. The course also introduces the language of investigations, diagnoses, and treatment to prepare students for authentic clinical communication.		2	1	010610082 MEDICAL ENGLISH II The Language Center courses are designed to help students cope with university education in English. The primary goal of Medical English II is to develop proficiency and build confidence in reading, speaking, listening, and writing through professional language teaching. This course focuses heavily on critical thinking, teaching students how to analyze ideas and evaluate information rather than just memorizing grammar. Students learn effective reading strategies and apply their language skills in real-life situations, bridging the gap between theoretical and practical communication. Students are also prepared to participate in formal debates, and write well-structured essays. This course ensures learners develop the higher-order thinking skills and research strategies needed to succeed in a demanding university environment.
010610084	MEDICAL ENGLISH IV	This course builds on the previous Medical English III course by emphasizing higher-level clinical communication and medical reading skills. Students engage with a wide range of medical texts, including hospital records, journal articles, reference materials, and case histories. MD IV prepares the student to reach the level of treating a patient in a clinic eventually. The course develops the language required to discuss treatment options in medical, surgical, and physiotherapy contexts, while also improving academic writing and professional documentation. Through integrated tasks in listening, reading, writing, and case-based analysis, students enhance their ability to function confidently in academic and professional healthcare environments.		2	1	010610083 MEDICAL ENGLISH III This course develops students’ ability to communicate effectively in English within clinical settings. It focuses on the language needed for patient consultations, history taking, general and specialist examinations, and professional interaction with medical colleagues and paramedical staff. Students strengthen their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills through medical case discussions, simulated doctor–patient interviews, hospital documents, and clinical reports. The course also introduces the language of investigations, diagnoses, and treatment to prepare students for authentic clinical communication.
010610085	MEDICAL ENGLISH V	This course introduces the essential skills for effective doctor–patient communication. It outlines the role of communication in clinical practice and emphasizes a patient-centered approach. Learners are guided through the early stages of the consultation, including how to welcome patients, establish rapport, and create a supportive environment. The course also focuses on eliciting the presenting complaint using structured questioning, active listening, and clarification techniques. Together, these chapters provide a practical framework for conducting the opening phase of a medical consultation with clarity, empathy, and professionalism.		2	1	010610084 MEDICAL ENGLISH IV This course builds on the previous Medical English III course by emphasizing higher-level clinical communication and medical reading skills. Students engage with a wide range of medical texts, including hospital records, journal articles, reference materials, and case histories. MD IV prepares the student to reach the level of treating a patient in a clinic eventually. The course develops the language required to discuss treatment options in medical, surgical, and physiotherapy contexts, while also improving academic writing and professional documentation. Through integrated tasks in listening, reading, writing, and case-based analysis, students enhance their ability to function confidently in academic and professional healthcare environments.
010610086	MEDICAL ENGLISH VI	This course focuses on developing key skills in patient interaction, including history taking, communication and basic examination. Learners will practice gathering past medical and family history to identify relevant health risks, as well as exploring social history to understand lifestyle factors affecting patient care. The course also introduces effective telephone consultation techniques, emphasizing clear communication, active listening and safe patient guidance without physical examination. In addition, it provides a concise overview of patient examination focusing on giving clear instructions, maintaining patient comfort, and communicating findings professionally.		2	1	010610085 MEDICAL ENGLISH V This course introduces the essential skills for effective doctor–patient communication. It outlines the role of communication in clinical practice and emphasizes a patient-centered approach. Learners are guided through the early stages of the consultation, including how to welcome patients, establish rapport, and create a supportive environment. The course also focuses on eliciting the presenting complaint using structured questioning, active listening, and clarification techniques. Together, these chapters provide a practical framework for conducting the opening phase of a medical consultation with clarity, empathy, and professionalism.
010610087	MEDICAL ENGLISH VII	This course builds core communication competencies for clinical practice. It focuses on key stages of the medical consultation, including delivering test results in a clear and patient-centered manner, planning treatment through shared decision-making, and closing the interview with effective summaries and clear next steps. The course also addresses the complex task of imparting bad news, providing structured approaches to communicate with empathy, respond to patient emotions, and maintain professionalism in challenging situations. Emphasis is placed on clarity, compassion, and adapting communication to individual patient needs.		2	1	010610086 MEDICAL ENGLISH VI This course focuses on developing key skills in patient interaction, including history taking, communication and basic examination. Learners will practice gathering past medical and family history to identify relevant health risks, as well as exploring social history to understand lifestyle factors affecting patient care. The course also introduces effective telephone consultation techniques, emphasizing clear communication, active listening and safe patient guidance without physical examination. In addition, it provides a concise overview of patient examination focusing on giving clear instructions, maintaining patient comfort, and communicating findings professionally.
010610088	MEDICAL ENGLISH VIII	This course explores effective communication and patient-centered care across a range of challenging situations and age groups. It equips learners with strategies to manage difficult patient interactions, including handling anger, anxiety, and non-compliance while maintaining professionalism and empathy. It also addresses the specific needs of elderly patients, focusing on respectful communication, assessment of capacity, and the management of age-related conditions in a way that promotes dignity and independence. In addition, the course covers working with children and adolescents, emphasizing age-appropriate communication, safeguarding responsibilities, and the importance of involving families while respecting confidentiality. Together, these topics prepare learners to adapt their approach to meet the diverse needs of patients in clinical practice.		2	1	010610087 MEDICAL ENGLISH VII This course builds core communication competencies for clinical practice. It focuses on key stages of the medical consultation, including delivering test results in a clear and patient-centered manner, planning treatment through shared decision-making, and closing the interview with effective summaries and clear next steps. The course also addresses the complex task of imparting bad news, providing structured approaches to communicate with empathy, respond to patient emotions, and maintain professionalism in challenging situations. Emphasis is placed on clarity, compassion, and adapting communication to individual patient needs.
040111001	ARABIC LANGUAGE	This course aims to teach the students the basics of Arabic language, and the methods of correct writing starting from the word itself till the syntax and expressions, the course focuses in particular on correct practice of the Arabic language in writing and pronouncing.	2	-	2	-
040511011	PALESTINIAN STUDIES	The migration of Arab tribes from Arab Peninsule to Palestine, major political and cultural developments in palestine during cann'anites period, the Assyrian-Egyptian Rivaly in Palestine, Palestinians and Jews, Palestine under Creek and Roman Rule, The Arab Islamic period, political and cultural conditions during Ummayad and Abbasaid period, Islam-crusades colission in pPalestine, Palestine under Ottoman Rule, Rule played by Ahmad Pasha Al-Jazzar and Thaher Al-Omar, Egyptian occupation 1831, European penetration and Zionist settlements, Sykes-Pekot Agreement, Balfour declaration and Britsg mandate, Brotain and Liquidation of Palestine land, Palestinian resistance movement, 1936 Uprising and the scheme of Palestine partition 1937, Partition resolution and 1948 war, Launching of the PLO and the 1967 war, 1987 Uprising, Independence Declaration 1988, Oslo Agreements , Future outlook.	2	-	2	-
040521301	FUNDAMENTALS OF RESEARCH METHODS	This course is a basic one for all university students because it tackles the way of conducting research. The students through this course are exposed to the quantitative and qualitative researches and the differences between them. It also covers the meaning of hypothesis and its types, along with research questions and research problems. Through this course the students can come to know more about literature review and how to differentiate between primary and secondary literature.	2	-	2	-
240111000	COMPUTER SKILLS	This foundational introductory course aims to familiarize students with the basic concepts of personal computers. It focuses on providing students with essential knowledge in the areas of hardware, software, and networks, while building a comprehensive understanding of how computers work and how to use them efficiently. The course covers fundamental computer concepts and main functions, along with the study of hardware components and basic computer operations. Students also receive practical training on using the Windows operating system and essential office applications, including word processing with Microsoft Word, spreadsheets with Microsoft Excel, and presentation design with Microsoft PowerPoint.	2	-	2	-

Students must pass ( 4 ) credit hours from any of the following courses

Course Number	Course Name	Weekly Hours		Cr. Hrs.	Prerequisite
Course Number	Course Name	Theoretical	Practical	Cr. Hrs.	Prerequisite
040511052	ISRAELI & ZIONISM STUDIES I	This course is a continuation of the first course, it focus on the study of the political system in Israel and on the security institution and the decision-making and electoral system and foreign policy of Israel, and an introduction to the Arab party scene in Israel as well as a presentation of the Israeli media organization.	2	-	2	-
040511053	JERUSALEM: CIVILIZATION AND HISTORY	Existence of Jerusalem, its ancient history, historical monuments and archaeological excavations, administrative situation developments and Architectural expansion, economic and education life, holy buildings, archeologic museums and schools. The strategy of Judaization and the Zionism occupation of the city, the Future and solutions of the political Jerusalem, and its situation with the international division projects.	2	-	2	-
040511061	ISRAELI & ZIONISM STUDIES II	This course deals with the historical development of Jews in modern times, the conditions in which they lived in Europe and the Middle East, and the circumstances that led to the emergence of the Zionist movement, its activity and its role in the establishment of Israel and the Israeli society.	2	-	2	040511052 ISRAELI & ZIONISM STUDIES I This course is a continuation of the first course, it focus on the study of the political system in Israel and on the security institution and the decision-making and electoral system and foreign policy of Israel, and an introduction to the Arab party scene in Israel as well as a presentation of the Israeli media organization.
040511081	HOME GARDENING	This course aims to introduces how to create home gardens and how to coordinate and take care for them	2	-	2	-
040511091	FINE ARTS	This course aims to introduce students to the four main arts (visual arts, music, theater and architecture), focusing on the basic relations between the two arts: the first is to give a number of lectures, works shops, articles that contains international art works addressing the sources, function, materials, style and composition of the work. The second method is to assign an artistic subject to each student at the beginning of the semester for scientific research following an academic method, the student presents his research summary at the end of the semester in the form of a lecture accompanied by a research paper.	2	-	2	-
040511101	CURRENT WORLD ISSUES	The course deals with the changes in the world order since the collapse of the Soviet Union and the impact of these transformations on a range of political issues in the modern world. The most prominent of these are the new world system, the role of the United Nations in issues of peace and war, regional and international civil wars, globalization and terrorism. Weapons of mass destruction, and other current political issues that arise during the course.	2	-	2	-
040511121	PHYSICAL EDUCATION	This course aims to explain the concepts of Physical Education and its major elements . The course contains a practical component that supports the theoretical concepts by relating physical activities with human health and correct shape habits.	2	-	2	-
040511132	ELECTION AND POLITICAL PARTICIPATION	This course covers the concepts of elections and the electoral process, and the concept of political participation: its components, characteristics, levels, and importance. The course also focuses on the system of human rights and civil liberties; Its charters and characteristics. In addition, the course deals with the nature of democracy as a concept and its relationship to a set of values and concepts such as democratic transformation, political upbringing, and the principle of separation of powers. Finally, the course discusses the electoral systems and their impact on the electoral process, the electoral process in Palestine, including the presidential elections, the legislative council, and the local councils.	2	-	2	-
040511133	THE PALESTINIAN PRISONERS MOVEMENT	This course aims at scrutinize the Palestinian Prisoners movement. Light will be shed on the historical stages the movement went through during in the last sixty years. The course highlights the legality of detaining those prisoners and show the international law’s violation by the Israeli forces and governments. Prisons, interrogation centers, and detention camps are defined and shown in one of the chapters and there illegal geographical places are to be shown during the semester.	2	-	2	-
040511140	LAW IN OUR LIFE	This course introduces the definitions of the law and its terms, sections, resources, illustrations, and its implementations,along with the current legal system in Palestine, the Palestinian laws, general rights and freedoms in Palestine	2	-	2	-
040511150	ISLAMIC CULTURE	This course is an exploration to the culture in general and Islamic culture in particular as well as the development in the Muslim World. The course informational intended to raise the awareness about the sociological aspects, cultural perspective of Islam and various problems in the Muslim World. However, it is also designed to provide a variety of cultural perspectives of the intern Muslim states institutions, the role of religious institutions, women, and the economic institution of the Muslim World. This course is going to develop a ?better understanding ? that student will find in many areas of life, work, and relationships in the Muslim World as well as with other Western countries.	2	-	2	-
040511160	DEMOCRACY AND HUMAN RIGHTS	This course deals with the development of democracy, its applications, models, and its importance to modern societies. As well as an overview of human rights, their evolution, divisions, nature and international protection.	2	-	2	-
040511170	TECHNOLOGY IN OUR LIFE	The technology in our life course addresses the concepts and principles of technology, and the impact of using technology in the society. The course covers the main factors that contribute to the technology evolution, the concept of information systems and their components, and the functional levels of employees in institutions that use information systems. The course also deals with the concepts of the Internet, information security, multimedia, social networking, and their role in influencing society. The course will also explain the work of the search engines and how to use them. Provide the needed information and criteria for students to choose the appropriate computer or mobile and how to protect his data from malware and viruses.	2	-	2	-
040511180	INTRODUCTION TO ASTRONOMY SCIENCE	This course aims to present the historical context for the development of astronomy and highlight the role of the Arab-Islamic civilization in the development of this science, introduce the process of astronomical observation, introduce the units of measurement of astronomical dimensions and methods of measuring the dimensions of astronomical bodies. Moreover, students will be able to learn about the solar system and all its components in detail, learn about the characteristics and evolution of stars, stellar clusters and stellar asteroids, learn about galaxies and their types, and focus on the Milky Way. Finally, students will gain knowledge about the origin, age and shape of the universe.	2	-	2	-
040511190	HISTORY OF CIVILIZATION	This course aims to introduce students to the basic concepts related to civilization, and the theories of its emergence and fall. The course also addresses the elements that must be available for the establishment, growth and development of a civilization. Additionally, the course reviews the different aspects of civilization: political, economic, social, religious and cultural, while focusing specifically on upholding the value of reason and law, dialogue between religions and cultures, one opinion and the other opinion, the values of tolerance, and upholding the value of human rights.	2	-	2	-
040511200	INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMICS	This course will teach student basic elements of the economic system and the basic tools for economic analysis such as Demand & Supply, markets production as will as markets it will also teach students the basic macroeconomics concepts such as GDP economic growth inflation and economic policy.	2	-	2	-
040511211	ANTHROPOLOGY	This course examines the evolution of population science, its theories, its importance and its relation to other sciences. It also examines population dynamics: mortality, birth and migration. It examines analytically the composition, distribution and problems of population. It also expose to the population science and its relationship in development issues and planning. The course also highlights the population, environmental, cultural, economic and health factors affecting its growth, and focuses on the differences between industrial societies and third world societies, including Arab society.	2	-	2	-
040511230	FRENCH LANGUAGE	This course, which introduces the French alphabet and method of writing words, masculine and feminine nouns, singular and plural, also includes sentence level, types of sentences, personal pronouns, verb conjugations, direct and indirect objects. Visual aids such as drawings and pictures are used to advantage. Editing short responses, accepting or turning down offers, giving thanks or apology, brief justifications of answers, are some learning exercises.	2	-	2	-
040511240	GERMAN LANGUAGE	This course teaches words and grammatical structures and rules mostly used in daily communication. The course covers a number of things: greetings, introducing people, naming household things, like food and drinks, ordering a meal, entertaining visitors, managing work, making arrangements for appointments, renting an apartment, buying things, … etc.	2	-	2	-
040511250	ENERGY RESOURCES & USE	An- overview of global energy resources is given, leading to a historic review of human energy use and power generation. Society's energy demands and the pertinent energy follows are analyzed from the perspective of different sectors, including industry , households, agriculture, as well as the commercial and public sectors - in a Palestine . The importance of energy efficiency and conservation within the context of future energy supply is dealt with from a life - cycle and environmental perspective. Future energy systems and energy use scenarios are discussed, with a focus on promoting the use of renewable energy resources and technologies	2	-	2	-
040511260	INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY	Study human actions, behavior, its cultures, social behavior, development, and individual differences. The course is informational, intended to raise awareness about the psychology aspects of individuals' lives and various problems that concern people. Psychology offers a unique view of the world we live in as it allows one to see the "invisible" forces that shape and channel our lives as we interact with others in society.	2	-	2	-
040511280	HUMAN & ENVIRONMENT	Environmental Science and Ecosystems, Population Explosion & limited Resources, Environmental Themes : Water pollution & treatments, Environmental Themes :Solid Waste, Environmental Themes: Air Pollution & Control, Environmental Themes: Socio-Economics-Solution, Housing & the Residential Environment, Community Noise, Biodiversity & wild-Life, Toxicology, Pesticides in the Environment, Environmental Impact Assessment, Palestine Environment.	2	-	2	-
040511290	HISTORY OF SCIENCE	This course examines the historical development of science from ancient civilizations to the modern era, with emphasis on the evolution of scientific thought, methods, and discoveries. It explores the contributions of major civilizations and scientists to the advancement of knowledge in fields such as astronomy, medicine, mathematics, physics, and natural sciences. The course also analyzes the relationship between science, society, culture, and technological development, and highlights the role of scientific progress in shaping human civilization.	2	-	2	-
040511311	INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS	The course focuses on international relations that studies the science interaction of knowledge fields, especially its historical development and theoretical concepts that fall within its general scope, and the emergence of theoretical methods such as realism, idealism, legal, behavioral and Marxism, in addition to the factors that impact in the creation of the event in international relations, especially geography, demography, economy and military, as well as ruin, diplomacy and balance of power.	2	-	2	-
040511321	SCIENCE,TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY	This course aims to introduce the processes of change in contemporary societies in general, the study of change factors and their impact on social life, and the impact of change on the rest of the cultural and social patterns within the social construction.	2	-	2	-
040511400	TURKISH LANGUAGE	Once the student completes the required hours of the Turkish Language Principles course, they will: be able to introduce themselves using their name and nickname and get to know others. The student will also identify their nationality and the nationality of others and can talk about the languages they know. Moreover, the student will be able to introduce themselves and describe their surroundings using sign names, numbers, enumeration of numbers, months, days and colors. As for the second unit, the student can describe his family in detail, can talk about their house, and talk about their day by using the the present tense.	2	-	2	-
040511411	POLITICAL SCIENCES	The course deals with the principles of political science, schools, research methods, political analysis, the relationship of political science with other social sciences, the historical development of political thought from Greece to modern times, and the means of practice and political participation of individuals. Through political parties, interest groups and public opinion, as well as the study of the state in terms of its elements and different theories to explain its origin, and study the international system and factors of formation.	2	-	2	-
040511421	CRITICAL THINKING	This course provides students opportunities of analysis, synthesis, prescription, and application of critical thinking, and decision with making within the organization.	2	-	2	-
040511490	HUMAN RIGHTS AND GENDER	This course introduces students to the fundamental concepts and principles of human rights and gender studies within social, cultural, legal, and political contexts. It examines international human rights frameworks and the role of gender in shaping social relations, opportunities, and access to rights and resources. The course also explores issues related to equality, discrimination, social justice, gender roles, and empowerment, with emphasis on promoting human dignity, inclusion, and equal participation in society.	2	-	2	-
040511500	THE PALESTINIAN CINEMA: AN ALTERNATIVE NARRATIVE	This course examines Palestinian cinema as a cultural and political medium for narrating the Palestinian experience and presenting alternative perspectives on the Palestinian question. It explores the role of film in documenting historical events, preserving collective memory, and portraying the social, political, and human dimensions of Palestinian life under occupation. The course also analyzes cinematic representations of identity, resistance, displacement, and everyday life, with emphasis on how Palestinian filmmakers challenge dominant narratives through visual storytelling and artistic expression.	2	-	2	-
040511511	MODERN ARAB THOUGHT	The course deals with the definition of philosophy and its objectives and visions, where it goes back to the Greek roots of the Arab philosophy and then moves on to the Arab thought before Islam and presents a detailed explanation of the Arab philosophy and its prominent figures such as Al-Farabi, Ebin Rashd, Ebin Khaldun and others.	2	-	2	-
040511521	ARCHEOLOGY	This course introduces archaeology as a science, the origin of civilizations, history of research on Palestine archaeological treasures, role of Western archaeological institutions and schools in crystallization of theoretical and applied methodologies, relationship between archaeology and other sciences. The course also explains the importance of pottery in archaeological studies, types of archaeological sites, ways of discovering archaeological sites, ways of dating ruins, and methods of excavations, the how's of interpreting archaeological evidence, and excavation authority. The course also includes field studies of archeological sites	2	-	2	-
040511611	HEBREW LANGUAGE	Principles and foundations of Hebrew which should enable students to express themselves orally and in writing.	2	-	2	-
040511621	CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS	This course aims to identify the topics of public sociology related to the subject of sociology, its principles and its most important theories and perspectives, As well as the study of social life as a whole and its relationship to the complex patterns of social systems and social groups and culture that it consists of, and finally to identify the patterns of different social organizations in society in addition to the presentation of basic social processes that occur in society.	2	-	2	-
040511990	EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION	Effective communication is the key to professional success, which will eventually lead to winning a job. In this course, students will receive advice on personal communication and learn the principles and methods of communication that will help them express themselves and their ideas clearly, and present them in the best way. Students will also learn what, when and how they can communicate with employers, and how effective communication will affect their admission process anywhere.	2	-	2	-
280311100	FINANCIAL LITERACY	This course aims to equip students with the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to effectively manage their personal and professional finances. It provides a comprehensive understanding of key concepts in financial planning, budgeting, credit and financing, saving, investing, and financial risk management. The course offers an integrated framework that enables students to make sound financial decisions based on financial information analysis and the evaluation of available alternatives. The course covers several core units, including financial planning and budgeting, credit and financing, saving strategies, investment tools, and financial risk assessment. It also introduces students to the financial instruments used to document financial rights, as well as the main sources of financial information. Additionally, the course addresses the tax system in Palestine, including types of taxes, calculation methods, and their impact on individual financial decisions. The course further explores consumer financial protection, including consumer rights, fraud prevention, and safe interaction with both traditional and digital banking services.	2	-	2	-
280311110	INTRODUCTION TO SIGN LANGUAGE	This course designed to provide students with the basics of sign language in terms of theory and practice .It focuses on sign language definition, components, usage, and various types. The course will enable students to acquire a knowledge and understanding of the Arabic finger alphabet, Palestinian Sign Language, different sign language terms, and visual nonverbal communication. Moreover, the course will focus on the distinctive body postures, facial expressions, and mouthing that accompany signing. Students will learn necessary vocabulary needed to tell about jobs, colors, directions, religions, numbers, and food. Grammatical features such as pronouns, plural forms, negation, emphasis, and questions will also be covered in this course.	2	-	2	-

Students must pass all of the following courses

Course Number	Course Name	Weekly Hours		Cr. Hrs.	Prerequisite
Course Number	Course Name	Theoretical	Practical	Cr. Hrs.	Prerequisite
100211140	GENERAL AND CELL BIOLOGY	This course provides with a concentrated introduction to the cell biology and human organ system. It emphasizes the concepts associated with the organic basis of life, cell and its constituents of macromolecules and organelles. It also provides basic knowledge associated with basics of metabolism, cell communication, cell dynamics, including a detailed study of the cell cycle and the cell division (Mitosis and meiosis with their applications). The main goal of the course is to build the basic knowledge in diverse biological topics including organic basis of life, macromolecules structure and function; cell structure and function; metabolism, cell communication, cell cycle.	3	-	3	-
100211150	GENERAL AND CELL BIOLOGY LAB	This course provides students with a concentrated introduction to the cell biology and human organ system. It emphasizes the concepts associated with the cell and its constituents of macromolecules and organelles. It also provides basic knowledge associated with cell dynamics, including a detailed study of the cell cycle and the central metabolism. It finally provides with basic scientific terms of histology, physiology and the concept of homeostasis.		2	1	-
100312310	ORGANIC CHEMISTRY FOR NON CHEMISTRY STUDENTS	Identification of organic compounds using their molecular structures. Study of common reactions such as replacement, addition, removal, ..., etc. Study of alkanes, cycloalkene and alkynes. Reactions of double bond.	3	-	3	100311010 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I Topics include nomenclature, stoichiometry, kinetic-molecular theory, gas laws, electronic structure, periodicity, and chemical bonding. Stoichiometry is emphasized. 100312320 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LAB FOR NON CHEMISTRY STUDENTS Continuation of Organic Chemistry (1) to study more of the chemical reactions of organic compounds. These include alcohols,aldehydes, acetone, acids and amines. Identification of organic compounds using spectral analysis.
100312320	ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LAB FOR NON CHEMISTRY STUDENTS	Continuation of Organic Chemistry (1) to study more of the chemical reactions of organic compounds. These include alcohols,aldehydes, acetone, acids and amines. Identification of organic compounds using spectral analysis.		3	1	100312310 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY FOR NON CHEMISTRY STUDENTS Identification of organic compounds using their molecular structures. Study of common reactions such as replacement, addition, removal, ..., etc. Study of alkanes, cycloalkene and alkynes. Reactions of double bond.
200211210	GENERAL ANATOMY AND EMBRYOLOGY	"A)General Anatomy: The course is designed to provide students with clear and detailed concepts of general anatomy. General overview of the head & neck, upper and lower limbs, introduction to thorax, abdomen and their main structures. B) Embryology: The course is designed to provide students with clear and detailed concepts of General Embryology. A general overview of the fetal development and its major milestones will be learnt; starting from fertilization, implantation and its subsequent development into a bilaminar and trilaminar germ discs. By the end of the course, students will acquire the ability to list derivatives of Ectoderm, Mesoderm and Endoderm ."	3	-	3	100211140 GENERAL AND CELL BIOLOGY This course provides with a concentrated introduction to the cell biology and human organ system. It emphasizes the concepts associated with the organic basis of life, cell and its constituents of macromolecules and organelles. It also provides basic knowledge associated with basics of metabolism, cell communication, cell dynamics, including a detailed study of the cell cycle and the cell division (Mitosis and meiosis with their applications). The main goal of the course is to build the basic knowledge in diverse biological topics including organic basis of life, macromolecules structure and function; cell structure and function; metabolism, cell communication, cell cycle. 200211220 GENERAL ANATOMY AND EMBRYOLOGY LAB "The course will provide students with clear and detailed concepts of general anatomy. General overview of the head & neck, upper and lower limbs, introduction to thorax, abdomen and their main structures. Will be taught in the lab using plastinated cadavers and body parts beside virtual anatomy such as anatomage, sectra, and visible body."
200211220	GENERAL ANATOMY AND EMBRYOLOGY LAB	"The course will provide students with clear and detailed concepts of general anatomy. General overview of the head & neck, upper and lower limbs, introduction to thorax, abdomen and their main structures. Will be taught in the lab using plastinated cadavers and body parts beside virtual anatomy such as anatomage, sectra, and visible body."		4	2	200211210 GENERAL ANATOMY AND EMBRYOLOGY "A)General Anatomy: The course is designed to provide students with clear and detailed concepts of general anatomy. General overview of the head & neck, upper and lower limbs, introduction to thorax, abdomen and their main structures. B) Embryology: The course is designed to provide students with clear and detailed concepts of General Embryology. A general overview of the fetal development and its major milestones will be learnt; starting from fertilization, implantation and its subsequent development into a bilaminar and trilaminar germ discs. By the end of the course, students will acquire the ability to list derivatives of Ectoderm, Mesoderm and Endoderm ."
200212210	BLOOD AND LYMPHORETICULAR SYSTEM	This course covers the main features of hematopoietic and lymphatic system. Topics that include bone marrow, thymus, spleen and lymph nodes, production of blood cells, the functionality of blood cells, pro and anti-coagulation factors, blood groups will be covered. The basic classification of anemia's and neoplastic diseases and their relevant diagnostic methods and natural history will be discussed. All relevant Pharmacological, microbiological, and biochemical aspects will be handled in relation to specific diseases.	3	2	4	100312310 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY FOR NON CHEMISTRY STUDENTS Identification of organic compounds using their molecular structures. Study of common reactions such as replacement, addition, removal, ..., etc. Study of alkanes, cycloalkene and alkynes. Reactions of double bond.
200213110	DIGESTIVE SYSTEM	The primary functions of the digestive system are the digestion and absorption of food. This course provides instruction in the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the digestive system. Instruction focuses on structural anatomy and relationships, histology, embryology, and physiology of the digestive system. It includes etiology, pathology, signs, symptoms, risk factors, treatment and possible prevention of its diseases. More concentration is put on some common digestive system diseases, as peptic ulcer, colon cancer, hepatitis and cirrhosis.	4	4	6	100312310 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY FOR NON CHEMISTRY STUDENTS Identification of organic compounds using their molecular structures. Study of common reactions such as replacement, addition, removal, ..., etc. Study of alkanes, cycloalkene and alkynes. Reactions of double bond.
200222110	GENERAL BIOCHEMISTRY	The course will cover the biological importance of the chemistry of macromolecule essential for life: proteins, carbohydrates and lipids. Biological energetics and enzyme function will be covered and the major metabolic pathways of living organisms will be introduced. Metabolic disorders will be discussed	3	-	3	100312310 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY FOR NON CHEMISTRY STUDENTS Identification of organic compounds using their molecular structures. Study of common reactions such as replacement, addition, removal, ..., etc. Study of alkanes, cycloalkene and alkynes. Reactions of double bond. 200222120 GENERAL BIOCHEMISTRY LAB The laboratory course will reinforce understanding of biochemistry and help the student to develop some appreciation of practical applications of biochemistry. Laboratory skills, data handling, critical experimental design and clinical applications will be learnt.
200222120	GENERAL BIOCHEMISTRY LAB	The laboratory course will reinforce understanding of biochemistry and help the student to develop some appreciation of practical applications of biochemistry. Laboratory skills, data handling, critical experimental design and clinical applications will be learnt.		2	1	200222110 GENERAL BIOCHEMISTRY The course will cover the biological importance of the chemistry of macromolecule essential for life: proteins, carbohydrates and lipids. Biological energetics and enzyme function will be covered and the major metabolic pathways of living organisms will be introduced. Metabolic disorders will be discussed
200222210	CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM	The cardiovascular system is the system responsible for transporting materials to and from all the cells of the body. The materials discussed in the cardiovascular system include oxygen, nutrients, hormones and waste materials. Transport of these and many other materials is necessary to maintain homeostasis of the body. The main components of the cardiovascular system are the: heart, blood vessels, and blood. This course provides instruction in the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the cardiovascular system. Instruction focuses on cardiac and vascular structural anatomy and relationships, electrical innervation, embryology, and hemodynamics of the heart and vascular system. It includes etiology, pathology, signs, symptoms, risk factors, treatment and possible prevention of cardiovascular diseases. More emphasis is put on some common cardiovascular diseases, as hypertension, ischemic heart disease and arrhythmia.	4	2	5	100312310 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY FOR NON CHEMISTRY STUDENTS Identification of organic compounds using their molecular structures. Study of common reactions such as replacement, addition, removal, ..., etc. Study of alkanes, cycloalkene and alkynes. Reactions of double bond.
200222220	MOLECULAR BIOLOGY	"The course includes lectures and group discussions. This course is based upon the collaborative student learning model and will therefore endorse active student participation. Molecular Biology is an extensive and diverse field of endeavor. This course will focus on how intricate biological systems work; from the coding potential of DNA through to the regulated activity of proteins and large protein complexes. Through many years of refining scientific ingenuity and skill, present-day molecular biologists now have at their disposal an extensive molecular toolbox capable of tackling and answering most biological problems. With this as a backdrop, this course will primarily use cutting-edge original knowledge and research literature from the Molecular Biology field to promote student deep understanding of the basic concepts and experimental research process in molecular biology. Students will also gain an appreciation for past scientific achievements and how they have helped pave the way for present-day scientific discoveries and medication development. "	2	-	2	100211140 GENERAL AND CELL BIOLOGY This course provides with a concentrated introduction to the cell biology and human organ system. It emphasizes the concepts associated with the organic basis of life, cell and its constituents of macromolecules and organelles. It also provides basic knowledge associated with basics of metabolism, cell communication, cell dynamics, including a detailed study of the cell cycle and the cell division (Mitosis and meiosis with their applications). The main goal of the course is to build the basic knowledge in diverse biological topics including organic basis of life, macromolecules structure and function; cell structure and function; metabolism, cell communication, cell cycle.
200223210	MEDICAL GENETICS	The course is designed to introduce medical students to the basics of genomic medicine including Foundations in Clinical Genetics, Cancer Genetics, Reproductive Genetics, and Medical Genetics. Students will understand the pathophysiology, inheritance pattern, recurrence risk, and management of genetic disorders. This course is mainly aimed to be tailored to equip healthcare professionals with the needed skills to tackle the burden of hereditary and genetic diseases prevalent in the Palestinian population.Through the discussion of real case scenarios, drawn up from prevalent local genetic disease conditions, students will learn the concepts and tools used to analyze and interpret data from next-generation sequencing (NGS) through learning variant analysis and interpretation skills.	2	-	2	200222220 MOLECULAR BIOLOGY "The course includes lectures and group discussions. This course is based upon the collaborative student learning model and will therefore endorse active student participation. Molecular Biology is an extensive and diverse field of endeavor. This course will focus on how intricate biological systems work; from the coding potential of DNA through to the regulated activity of proteins and large protein complexes. Through many years of refining scientific ingenuity and skill, present-day molecular biologists now have at their disposal an extensive molecular toolbox capable of tackling and answering most biological problems. With this as a backdrop, this course will primarily use cutting-edge original knowledge and research literature from the Molecular Biology field to promote student deep understanding of the basic concepts and experimental research process in molecular biology. Students will also gain an appreciation for past scientific achievements and how they have helped pave the way for present-day scientific discoveries and medication development. "
200232110	IMMUNOLOGY	This course covers advanced topics in immunology and is intended to broaden the immunological basis of students with some background knowledge of immunology. The course provides an introduction to mechanisms of immunity in man and animals.	2	-	2	100211140 GENERAL AND CELL BIOLOGY This course provides with a concentrated introduction to the cell biology and human organ system. It emphasizes the concepts associated with the organic basis of life, cell and its constituents of macromolecules and organelles. It also provides basic knowledge associated with basics of metabolism, cell communication, cell dynamics, including a detailed study of the cell cycle and the cell division (Mitosis and meiosis with their applications). The main goal of the course is to build the basic knowledge in diverse biological topics including organic basis of life, macromolecules structure and function; cell structure and function; metabolism, cell communication, cell cycle.
200232120	GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY	This course is an introduction to basic microbiology, immunology and virology for medical students. Emphasis is first placed on understanding the fundamentals of these disciplines, with examples relevant to clinical and diagnostic medicine.	3	-	3	100211140 GENERAL AND CELL BIOLOGY This course provides with a concentrated introduction to the cell biology and human organ system. It emphasizes the concepts associated with the organic basis of life, cell and its constituents of macromolecules and organelles. It also provides basic knowledge associated with basics of metabolism, cell communication, cell dynamics, including a detailed study of the cell cycle and the cell division (Mitosis and meiosis with their applications). The main goal of the course is to build the basic knowledge in diverse biological topics including organic basis of life, macromolecules structure and function; cell structure and function; metabolism, cell communication, cell cycle. 200232130 GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY LAB This course runs parallel to, and applies basic principles acquired in general microbiology. The lab will give the student the opportunity to link between the microbiological concepts, lab techniques
200232130	GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY LAB	This course runs parallel to, and applies basic principles acquired in general microbiology. The lab will give the student the opportunity to link between the microbiological concepts, lab techniques		2	1	200232120 GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY This course is an introduction to basic microbiology, immunology and virology for medical students. Emphasis is first placed on understanding the fundamentals of these disciplines, with examples relevant to clinical and diagnostic medicine.
200232210	RESPIRATORY SYSTEM	This course covers all aspects of the respiratory system, moving from its anatomic, embryologic and histologic characteristics, toward physiologic and biochemical aspects of the system, in addition to pathogenesis and histopathologic alterations of respiratory diseases. The course covers microorganisms affecting the upper and lower respiratory systems. Pharmacology of the respiratory system is also discussed with emphasis on drugs uses and their side effects. The course is accompanied by a short introduction to the clinical presentation of the patient with a respiratory disease.	4	2	5	100312310 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY FOR NON CHEMISTRY STUDENTS Identification of organic compounds using their molecular structures. Study of common reactions such as replacement, addition, removal, ..., etc. Study of alkanes, cycloalkene and alkynes. Reactions of double bond.
200241210	HISTOLOGY	Histology is a discipline which examines the structure and correlating functions of tissues and cells using light microscopy, electron microscopy and other specialized microscopic methods. This course will involve a study of general tissue characteristics and will explore histologically and ultrastructurally the different tissue types in the body including: epithelial, connective, skeletal, muscular, neurological tissues as well as some organ systems including cardiovascular, blood, lymphoid and integumentary (skin) tissues. While the course’s emphasis will be a study of the appearance of normal cells and tissues, selected abnormal/diseased tissues will be examined as well (e.g., bone osteoporosis) and functional correlations will be made.	2	-	2	200241220 HISTOLOGY LAB Histology is a key part of medicine, it helps students to study cells and tissues at a microscopic level. This course teaches the micro-architecture of the human tissues and some organs adding to the knowledge base established in the histology theory course. Students will engage in independent study supplemented by practical classes to learn about the tissue structure of basic tissue types and some major systems of the human body. Students will also learn about the basic principles of light microscopy and preparation of histological samples
200241220	HISTOLOGY LAB	Histology is a key part of medicine, it helps students to study cells and tissues at a microscopic level. This course teaches the micro-architecture of the human tissues and some organs adding to the knowledge base established in the histology theory course. Students will engage in independent study supplemented by practical classes to learn about the tissue structure of basic tissue types and some major systems of the human body. Students will also learn about the basic principles of light microscopy and preparation of histological samples		2	1	200241210 HISTOLOGY Histology is a discipline which examines the structure and correlating functions of tissues and cells using light microscopy, electron microscopy and other specialized microscopic methods. This course will involve a study of general tissue characteristics and will explore histologically and ultrastructurally the different tissue types in the body including: epithelial, connective, skeletal, muscular, neurological tissues as well as some organ systems including cardiovascular, blood, lymphoid and integumentary (skin) tissues. While the course’s emphasis will be a study of the appearance of normal cells and tissues, selected abnormal/diseased tissues will be examined as well (e.g., bone osteoporosis) and functional correlations will be made.
200242110	GENERAL PATHOLOGY	"General pathology course provides a major training in pathology concepts to medical students. It will introduce the concepts on origins, pathogenesis and mechanisms of the major pathological changes that occur in diseases which affect human being and the consequences on the cellular and molecular levels and how these correlate clinically. Attention is paid to the processes of cellular injury and adaptation, intracellular accumulations, inflammation and repair, hemodynamic and circulatory disorders, immunology and disorders of growth (esp. neoplasia). The knowledge gained from a study of pathology will be applied to systemic pathology during the integrated courses to provide students with the means for assessment and diagnosis of patients under their care. The general pathology course commences at the first semester of the second academic year. It is a 16 weeks course; consists of 14 weeks of teaching sessions (two hours per week) and 2 weeks of revision and assessment sessions."	2	-	2	200241210 HISTOLOGY Histology is a discipline which examines the structure and correlating functions of tissues and cells using light microscopy, electron microscopy and other specialized microscopic methods. This course will involve a study of general tissue characteristics and will explore histologically and ultrastructurally the different tissue types in the body including: epithelial, connective, skeletal, muscular, neurological tissues as well as some organ systems including cardiovascular, blood, lymphoid and integumentary (skin) tissues. While the course’s emphasis will be a study of the appearance of normal cells and tissues, selected abnormal/diseased tissues will be examined as well (e.g., bone osteoporosis) and functional correlations will be made. 200242120 GENERAL PATHOLOGY LAB "The general pathology lab course is designed to supplement the lecture materials and is not intended to introduce new content. The general pathology course provides a major training in pathology concepts to medical students. It will introduce the concepts on origins, pathogenesis and mechanisms of the major pathological changes that occur in diseases which affect human being and the consequences on the cellular and molecular levels and how these correlate clinically. Attention is paid to the processes of cellular injury and adaptation, intracellular accumulations, inflammation and repair, hemodynamic and circulatory disorders, immunology and disorders of growth (esp. neoplasia). The knowledge gained from a study of pathology will be applied to systemic pathology during the integrated courses to provide students with the means for assessment and diagnosis of patients under their care. The general pathology lab course commences at the second semester of the first academic year. It is a 16 weeks course; consists of 14 weeks of lab sessions (two hours per week) and 2 weeks of revision and assessment sessions."
200242120	GENERAL PATHOLOGY LAB	"The general pathology lab course is designed to supplement the lecture materials and is not intended to introduce new content. The general pathology course provides a major training in pathology concepts to medical students. It will introduce the concepts on origins, pathogenesis and mechanisms of the major pathological changes that occur in diseases which affect human being and the consequences on the cellular and molecular levels and how these correlate clinically. Attention is paid to the processes of cellular injury and adaptation, intracellular accumulations, inflammation and repair, hemodynamic and circulatory disorders, immunology and disorders of growth (esp. neoplasia). The knowledge gained from a study of pathology will be applied to systemic pathology during the integrated courses to provide students with the means for assessment and diagnosis of patients under their care. The general pathology lab course commences at the second semester of the first academic year. It is a 16 weeks course; consists of 14 weeks of lab sessions (two hours per week) and 2 weeks of revision and assessment sessions."		2	1	200242110 GENERAL PATHOLOGY "General pathology course provides a major training in pathology concepts to medical students. It will introduce the concepts on origins, pathogenesis and mechanisms of the major pathological changes that occur in diseases which affect human being and the consequences on the cellular and molecular levels and how these correlate clinically. Attention is paid to the processes of cellular injury and adaptation, intracellular accumulations, inflammation and repair, hemodynamic and circulatory disorders, immunology and disorders of growth (esp. neoplasia). The knowledge gained from a study of pathology will be applied to systemic pathology during the integrated courses to provide students with the means for assessment and diagnosis of patients under their care. The general pathology course commences at the first semester of the second academic year. It is a 16 weeks course; consists of 14 weeks of teaching sessions (two hours per week) and 2 weeks of revision and assessment sessions."
200243110	GENITOURINARY SYSTEM	This course is a multidisciplinary integrated course which deals with the gross morphology, vasculature, lymphatic drainage and innervation of different organs forming urinary and reproductive system. Various functions, normal development and congenital anomalies of this system will also be discussed. In addition, normal and pathological microscopic appearance of different components of the system will be evaluated. Biochemical and genetic aspects, microorganisms that infect the system as well as drugs that affect this system will be conferred.	4	4	6	100312310 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY FOR NON CHEMISTRY STUDENTS Identification of organic compounds using their molecular structures. Study of common reactions such as replacement, addition, removal, ..., etc. Study of alkanes, cycloalkene and alkynes. Reactions of double bond.
200243210	MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM AND SKIN	The course of musculoskeletal system and skin should cover the study of the anatomy, histology, physiology, biochemistry of skin, bones, joints, muscles and nerves, the physiology of nerves and muscles, the biochemistry of muscle contraction and neurotransmission. It also covers the diseases of the muscles and nervous tissues including bacterial, viral, parasitic and fungal infections, together with disturbances of metabolism and genetics of the musculoskeletal system and tumors of muscles, bones and joints. In addition, The course covers also the therapeutics of such diseases and their clinical aspects including signs and symptoms, and disease presentation.	3	3	5	100312310 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY FOR NON CHEMISTRY STUDENTS Identification of organic compounds using their molecular structures. Study of common reactions such as replacement, addition, removal, ..., etc. Study of alkanes, cycloalkene and alkynes. Reactions of double bond.
200251210	GENERAL HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY	Physiology is a unique subject among the biomedical sciences because it focuses on the functions of healthy, living organisms. Homeostasis, which refers to regulation of the conditions inside the body within the narrow limits that are compatible with life, is the core concept that we will discuss during Physiology courses. The General Physiology Course is designed to provide the students with basic aspects of medical physiology including homeostasis, cell physiology, and movements of molecules across the plasma membrane, and control of cells by chemical messengers. Also, to provide the students with the basic principles and the mechanism of actions of nervous, muscular, cardiovascular, and physiological disorders.	2	-	2	-
200252110	GENERAL PHARMACOLOGY	"This course describes fundamentals of pharmacology, the principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of medications, mechanisms of action, uses, side effects, toxicity, interactions and adverse reactions of drugs, in addition it introduces concepts such as Structure-activity relationships Adverse effects, pharmacovigilance, Pharmacoepidemiology, Principles of prescription writing and OTC. A brief introduction to antibiotic therapy and ANS drugs will be discussed. "	3	-	3	200251210 GENERAL HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY Physiology is a unique subject among the biomedical sciences because it focuses on the functions of healthy, living organisms. Homeostasis, which refers to regulation of the conditions inside the body within the narrow limits that are compatible with life, is the core concept that we will discuss during Physiology courses. The General Physiology Course is designed to provide the students with basic aspects of medical physiology including homeostasis, cell physiology, and movements of molecules across the plasma membrane, and control of cells by chemical messengers. Also, to provide the students with the basic principles and the mechanism of actions of nervous, muscular, cardiovascular, and physiological disorders.
200253110	ENDOCRINE SYSTEM	This course covers the endocrine system from the standpoints of anatomic and histologic structure, hormones including their structures, functions, mechanisms of action receptors, and their metabolism in addition to the endocrinology disorders including hyperactivity or hypoactivity, immune-mediated diseases, benign and malignant tumors and pharmacological properties of hormones and drugs used in the treatment of endocrine diseases. The course is concluded by studying the clinical aspects of the endocrine system including signs, symptoms and disease presentation.	3	-	3	100312310 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY FOR NON CHEMISTRY STUDENTS Identification of organic compounds using their molecular structures. Study of common reactions such as replacement, addition, removal, ..., etc. Study of alkanes, cycloalkene and alkynes. Reactions of double bond.
200253210	NEUROSCIENCE SYSTEM	This system-based course provides a broad-based foundation in neuroscience including both the theoretical background and research experience at the interface between neuroscience and psychobehaviour. Students will develop an understanding of the cross-disciplinary field of neuroscience by study of major neuroscience topics including neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, neurological correlation, neuropharmacology, neuropathology, microbiology, and biochemistry. By the end of this course, students will build solid understanding of the structure and function of the nervous system at a scale ranging from molecular through cellular processes up to the level of whole body function in health states, and in diseases.	5	4	7	100312310 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY FOR NON CHEMISTRY STUDENTS Identification of organic compounds using their molecular structures. Study of common reactions such as replacement, addition, removal, ..., etc. Study of alkanes, cycloalkene and alkynes. Reactions of double bond.
201214110	INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL MEDICINE	"Introduction to Clinical Medicine is an 8-week (8 C. H.) course for fourth-year medical students, designed to develop behavioral and professional skills relevant to the practice of medicine and in preparation for clinical rotations. This is a hospital-based course, during which students will learn principles of history taking, physical examination, communication skills, and other clinical medicine aspects."	3	-	8	-
201214120	INTERNAL MEDICINE I	This course is an introductory experience offered to fourth-year students in the provision of comprehensive medical care and counseling services to adult and adolescent patient’s. They will learn how to take medical history and perform clinical examination and are involved in the diagnosis and management of patients with acute and chronic illnesses. Students will take lectures in the classroom at the faculty of medicine/ AAUP besides Instruction during ward rounds (inpatient), outpatient clinics in addition to didactic lectures, seminars and clinical skills lab.	4	-	10	-
201214310	COMMUNICABLE DISEASES	A 2-week subspecialty rotation for 6th year 2nd semester. This rotation will provide the student with a solid foundation in the diagnosis and management of infectious diseases, including complications and long-term management for chronic infections.	2	-	2	-
201215210	THERAPEUTICS	In this course students will learn about the therapeutic use of medication and non-medication interventions for both treatment and prevention of cardiovascular diseases, renal diseases, pulmonary diseases, and associated electrolyte disorders. Exploration of normal human physiology, disease pathophysiology, and the pharmacologic properties of medications will precede discussions of therapeutic use.	2	-	2	-
201216110	INTERNAL MEDICINE II	"In this course students will spend 6 weeks in the department of internal medicine and they are divided into small subgroups that rotate on different specialties of medicine with 2 weeks spend in each subspecialty. Students will also be exposed to a wide variety of acute and chronic medical diseases. Emphasis is placed on thorough history taking and physical examination, formulation of diagnostic and therapeutic plans with appropriate use of laboratory studies, and problem solving with case based discussion. Students will participate with the medical team in the evaluation and management of patients with medical problems. Basic mechanisms in the pathophysiology of the disease process will be stressed, as well as the practical aspects of diagnosis and therapy. The preceptorship method and small group discussions will be employed as the main teaching modalities. Students will make regularly scheduled rounds. Seminars, clinical and physiological conferences and other small group exercises will supplement clinical experiences and emphasize the scientific basis of clinical problems. The medical team responsible for the medical student will be the consultant who is in charge of the teaching process, fellows, the residents and the house officers. During the placement, medical students will also spend time in the clinics and in the procedure area if applicable such as endoscopy."		-	8	-
201224110	MEDICAL IMAGING	This three weeks clinical rotation in radiology is offered to 4th year medical students. The goal of this course is to present a basic introduction of the common radiological exams procedures and techniques as well as familiarize medical students with indications and contraindications of different radiological exams. The course also emphasizes basic radiological anatomy and train medical students to identify and diagnose common and emergency pathological conditions using different radiological modalities.		-	3	-
201224210	FORENSIC MEDICINE AND TOXICOLOGY	This course introduces and provides the student with an overview of a variety of topics within Forensic Medicine and Toxicology. Concepts covered in this course include an introduction to principles of forensic pathology, medico-legal systems, types of injuries/assault, and illicit drugs/poisons and their clinical correlation.	2	-	2	-
201224330	PSYCHIATRY	Psychiatry rotation is a four week clinical course includes lectures and seminars covering all psychiatric disorders and its treatments and substance use disorders, ward rounds, case presentations And case sheets.		-	4	-
201225210	FAMILY MEDICINE	"This is a four week course offered to 5th year students at 2nd semester. Family medicine is the medical specialty which provides continuing, comprehensive health care for the individual and family. It is a specialty of holistic care that integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine encompasses all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease entities. Family physicians provide high quality care in the context of a personal doctor-patient relationship and with an appreciation for the individual, as well as their family and community influences."	1	-	4	-
201225220	NEUROLOGY	This four weeks course covers a wide variety of common neurological topics, Students learn about the basics, etiology, pathogenesis, signs and symptoms of different neurological conditions to integrate the clinical, laboratory and radiological means under direct supervision to reach a diagnosis of common pathologies, in addition to physiotherapy and rehabilitation.		-	4	-
201225240	ANESTHESIA & INTENSIVE CARE UNIT	This 4-week Course for undergraduate medical students in the department of Anesthesia will cover lectures and training in the faculty’s skills lab about essential life-saving procedures, students will be weekly assigned to an operating room with the concept that each student will go through different surgical specialties and be familiarized with the different anesthetic care plans. Two days will be spent in the Intensive Care Unit. 20 seminars cover the most important topics in anesthesia relevant to undergraduate medical students. During the in-theatre time, student will be introduced to the practice of Anesthesia, familiarized with anesthesia machine, equipment’s, drugs, and procedures. An anesthesia team consisting of a consultant anesthetist (who is a teaching staff member), a senior anesthesia resident doctor, a junior anesthesia resident doctor and an anesthesia technician cover each operating theatre.		-	2	-
201225250	DERMATOLOGY AND VENEREOLOGY	"To provide the students with basic dermatology knowledge that will enable them to recognize the more common skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis. To recognize serious skin conditions that would warrant admission or urgent referral such as erythroderma and melanoma."		-	2	-
201226110	EMERGENCY MEDICINE	The Emergency Medicine 4weeks rotation utilizes a variety of well-supervised clinical settings exposing students to a broad array of patients as well as organized interactive learning experiences and directed readings allowing motivated students to establish a solid foundation of skills and knowledge for their future career choices. This clerkship is designed to expose students to the fundamentals of emergency care with a focus on the initial triage, evaluation and management of the undifferentiated patient. Priority is placed on the "complaint-based" evaluation with a principle goal of identifying and treating life-threatening injuries and illnesses. Emphasis will be placed on initiating resuscitation and stabilization before a conclusive diagnosis is made.		-	4	-
201226210	RESEARCH PROJECT AND SEMINAR	"Senior medical students are required to perform a research project individually or in groups by collecting, analysing, and presenting data in writing as an individual report with conclusions and recommendations. This will present students with a comprehensive overview of the different stages in the research process. Thus, rendering candidates familiar with basic research methodologies used in medical and health related research. The course will provide hands-on experience into the phases of the research process, from defining the problem and formulating testable hypotheses through project planning, methods for data collection and analysis, to the presentation, writing and publishing of research results. The course will also comprise the compulsory part of education in research ethics and laboratory safety."		-	4	-
201235110	OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY I	This 8- week course provides the students with the basic knowledge of common obstetrics and gynecology diseases. It also focuses on providing the students with the basic skills of history taking and skills of conducting physical examination relevant to obstetrics and gynecology. At the end of this course students are expected to generate appropriate assessment of common obstetrics and gynecology disease presentations including generating differential diagnosis and able to utilize laboratory and imaging facilities to reach appropriate diagnosis. Management of common disorders is discussed. Preventive medicine related to health during pregnancy and birth control is also emphasized.	3	-	8	-
201236210	OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY II	This 8- week course provides the students with the basic knowledge of common obstetrics and gynecology diseases. It also focuses on providing the students with the basic skills of history taking and skills of conducting physical examination relevant to obstetrics and gynecology. At the end of this course students are expected to generate appropriate assessment of common obstetrics and gynecology disease presentations including generating differential diagnosis and able to utilize laboratory and imaging facilities to reach appropriate diagnosis. Management of common disorders is discussed. Preventive medicine related to health during pregnancy and birth control is also emphasized.		-	6	-
201245110	PEDIATRICS I	This is a 4weeks rotation for 4th year medical students. During these 4 weeks rotation, students are exposed to different settings through rotating with different sub specialist in different hospitals. This includes both inpatients and outpatients encounters. This rotation is to emphasize active student's involvement of students in patient care and allow them to follow their own patients with continuity. Students are also encouraged to act at the level of interns in preparation for graduation requirement. Throughout the course, students will be involved in the daily morning report, clinical rounds, outpatient clinics and interactive seminars.	3	-	8	-
201246110	PEDIATRICS II	This is an six-week rotation in local hospitals, rotating in the inpatient and outpatient departments. In addition to the skills acquired during this rotation, emphasis in this course will be on managing common pediatric health care issues in a problem solving environment.		-	6	-
201254210	GENERAL SURGERY I	The ten-week surgical rotation is an intense clinical experience that introduces students to the basic principles of surgery. Students rotate on the surgical teams at various hospitals that are affiliated to the medical school in the university. 8 weeks of general surgery and two-week blocks of surgical subspecialties make up the rotation. During the rotations, students learn pre-, peri-, and post-operative evaluation and management of surgical diseases. Time is spent on the wards, in outpatient clinics, and in the operating room.	4	-	10	-
201256210	GENERAL SURGERY II	This 8-week surgical rotation is an intense clinical experience that introduces students to the basic principles of surgery. Students rotate on the surgical teams at various hospitals that are affiliated to the medical school in the university. 8 weeks of general surgery and two-week blocks of surgical subspecialties make up the rotation. During the rotations, students learn pre-, peri-, and post-operative evaluation and management of surgical diseases. Time is spent on the wards, in outpatient clinics, and in the operating room.		-	8	-
201264210	ORTHOPEDICS & TRAUMATOLOGY	This is a 5-week clinical rotation for 4th year medical students during which the students will learn the general common orthopedic disorders. Students at the end of the course should cover all aspects regarding assessing fractures, general management and complications of fractures, evaluation and assessment of orthopedic disorders affecting bone and joints are also covered. Students are trained to obtain relevant medical history and to perform physical examination of patients with common musculoskeletal disorders. General management of common orthopedic problems is also covered. Throughout the course, students will be involved in the daily morning report, clinical rounds, outpatient clinics and interactive seminars.		-	4	-
201264220	UROLOGY	Trainees in urology will undergo training over a period of 2 weeks The purpose of this course is to train students who will be able to work independently with a general practice, such as one who works in a District General Hospital or equivalent setting. As such, most of their skills will relate to the management of “everyday” general elective and emergency urology and this forms the basis of the main part of the curriculum.	1	-	2	-
201265110	OPHTHALMOLOGY	This course is for 5th year medical students, it is a 2-week rotation in the ophthalmology department as part of their sub-surgery rotation. Students are exposed to teaching activities, clinical time and operating theatre (observation mainly) with direct supervision covering different subspecialties in ophthalmology.		-	2	-
201265210	NEUROSURGERY	This course covers a wide variety of common neurosurgical and traumatology topics, Students learn about the basics, etiology, pathogenesis, signs and symptoms of different neurosurgical and traumatology conditions and to be able to integrate the clinical, laboratory and radiological means to reach a diagnosis of common pathologies, in addition to ways of their conservative and surgical treatment including physiotherapy and rehabilitation.	1	-	2	-
201265220	OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY	Otolaryngology is a 2 weeks rotation as part of special surgery course the students have clinical teaching during clinic time and exposure to operations in day case and major theater as well as seminars and lectures on daily basis.		-	2	-

Students must pass ( 8 ) credit hours from any of the following courses

Course Number	Course Name	Weekly Hours		Cr. Hrs.	Prerequisite
Course Number	Course Name	Theoretical	Practical	Cr. Hrs.	Prerequisite
201115350	ELECTIVE CLINICAL TRAINING I			-	4	201214110 INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL MEDICINE "Introduction to Clinical Medicine is an 8-week (8 C. H.) course for fourth-year medical students, designed to develop behavioral and professional skills relevant to the practice of medicine and in preparation for clinical rotations. This is a hospital-based course, during which students will learn principles of history taking, physical examination, communication skills, and other clinical medicine aspects."
201115360	ELECTIVE CLINICAL TRAINING II			-	4	201214110 INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL MEDICINE "Introduction to Clinical Medicine is an 8-week (8 C. H.) course for fourth-year medical students, designed to develop behavioral and professional skills relevant to the practice of medicine and in preparation for clinical rotations. This is a hospital-based course, during which students will learn principles of history taking, physical examination, communication skills, and other clinical medicine aspects."

Advisory Plan

First Year

Fall Semester

Course Number	Course Name	Cr. Hrs.
010610081	MEDICAL ENGLISH I	1
100211140	GENERAL AND CELL BIOLOGY	3
100211150	GENERAL AND CELL BIOLOGY LAB	1
-	Free Elective	2
-	Free Elective	2
100111140	MEDICAL PHYSICS	3
100311010	GENERAL CHEMISTRY I	3
100311051	GENERAL CHEMISTRY LAB I	1
200211030	MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY	2
	Total	18

First Year

Spring Semester

Course Number	Course Name	Cr. Hrs.
010610082	MEDICAL ENGLISH II	1
040511011	PALESTINIAN STUDIES	2
240111000	COMPUTER SKILLS	2
100312310	ORGANIC CHEMISTRY FOR NON CHEMISTRY STUDENTS	3
100312320	ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LAB FOR NON CHEMISTRY STUDENTS	1
200211210	GENERAL ANATOMY AND EMBRYOLOGY	3
200211220	GENERAL ANATOMY AND EMBRYOLOGY LAB	2
200241210	HISTOLOGY	2
200241220	HISTOLOGY LAB	1
200251210	GENERAL HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY	2
	Total	19

First Year

Summer Semester

Course Number	Course Name	Cr. Hrs.
010610083	MEDICAL ENGLISH III	1
040111001	ARABIC LANGUAGE	2
-	Free Elective	2
-	Free Elective	2
060511021	FIRST AID	2
	Total	9

Second Year

Fall Semester

Course Number	Course Name	Cr. Hrs.
010610084	MEDICAL ENGLISH IV	1
200222110	GENERAL BIOCHEMISTRY	3
200222120	GENERAL BIOCHEMISTRY LAB	1
200232110	IMMUNOLOGY	2
200232120	GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY	3
200232130	GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY LAB	1
200242110	GENERAL PATHOLOGY	2
200242120	GENERAL PATHOLOGY LAB	1
200252110	GENERAL PHARMACOLOGY	3
	Total	17

Second Year

Spring Semester

Course Number	Course Name	Cr. Hrs.
010610085	MEDICAL ENGLISH V	1
200212210	BLOOD AND LYMPHORETICULAR SYSTEM	4
200222210	CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM	5
200222220	MOLECULAR BIOLOGY	2
200232210	RESPIRATORY SYSTEM	5
170112300	HEALTH INFORMATICS	2
	Total	19

Second Year

Summer Semester

Course Number	Course Name	Cr. Hrs.
010610086	MEDICAL ENGLISH VI	1
040521301	FUNDAMENTALS OF RESEARCH METHODS	2
100411140	BIOSTATISTICS FOR MEDICINE STUDENTS	3
200242310	PUBLIC HEALTH AND EPIDEMIOLOGY	2
	Total	8

Third Year

Fall Semester

Course Number	Course Name	Cr. Hrs.
010610087	MEDICAL ENGLISH VII	1
200213110	DIGESTIVE SYSTEM	6
200243110	GENITOURINARY SYSTEM	6
200253110	ENDOCRINE SYSTEM	3
201213110	EVIDENCE BASED MEDICINE	3
	Total	19

Third Year

Spring Semester

Course Number	Course Name	Cr. Hrs.
010610088	MEDICAL ENGLISH VIII	1
200223210	MEDICAL GENETICS	2
200243210	MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM AND SKIN	5
200253210	NEUROSCIENCE SYSTEM	7
080216340	PSYCHOLOGY & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES	1
201213210	MEDICAL ETHICS	2
	Total	18

Third Year

Summer Semester

Course Number	Course Name	Cr. Hrs.
060411200	INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY	3
170112160	BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (BLS)	0
201213310	MEDICAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS	2
	Total	5

Fourth Year

Fall Semester

Course Number	Course Name	Cr. Hrs.
201214110	INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL MEDICINE	8
201214120	INTERNAL MEDICINE I	10
201224110	MEDICAL IMAGING	3
	Total	21

Fourth Year

Spring Semester

Course Number	Course Name	Cr. Hrs.
201224210	FORENSIC MEDICINE AND TOXICOLOGY	2
201254210	GENERAL SURGERY I	10
201264210	ORTHOPEDICS & TRAUMATOLOGY	4
201264220	UROLOGY	2
	Total	18

Fourth Year

Summer Semester

Course Number	Course Name	Cr. Hrs.
201214310	COMMUNICABLE DISEASES	2
201225240	ANESTHESIA & INTENSIVE CARE UNIT	2
201225250	DERMATOLOGY AND VENEREOLOGY	2
170114260	ADVANCED CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT (ACLS)	0
	Total	6

Fifth Year

Fall Semester

Course Number	Course Name	Cr. Hrs.
201235110	OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY I	8
201245110	PEDIATRICS I	8
201265110	OPHTHALMOLOGY	2
	Total	18

Fifth Year

Spring Semester

Course Number	Course Name	Cr. Hrs.
201215210	THERAPEUTICS	2
201224330	PSYCHIATRY	4
201225210	FAMILY MEDICINE	4
201225220	NEUROLOGY	4
201265210	NEUROSURGERY	2
201265220	OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY	2
	Total	18

Fifth Year

Summer Semester

Course Number	Course Name	Cr. Hrs.
-	Spec. Elec.	4
-	Spec. Elec.	4
170113330	PEDIATRIC ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT (PALS)	0
	Total	8

Sixth Year

Fall Semester

Course Number	Course Name	Cr. Hrs.
201216110	INTERNAL MEDICINE II	8
201226110	EMERGENCY MEDICINE	4
201246110	PEDIATRICS II	6
	Total	18

Sixth Year

Spring Semester

Course Number	Course Name	Cr. Hrs.
201226210	RESEARCH PROJECT AND SEMINAR	4
201236210	OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY II	6
201256210	GENERAL SURGERY II	8
	Total	18

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Total Credit Hours Required to Finish the Degree ( 257 Credit Hours ) as Follows

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Specialization Requirements

Advisory Plan

First Year

First Year

First Year

Second Year

Second Year

Second Year

Third Year

Third Year

Third Year

Fourth Year

Fourth Year

Fourth Year

Fifth Year

Fifth Year

Fifth Year

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