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General & Elective Courses Descriptions: |
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GR101 Independent Study Skills (3 credit hours). |
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This course aims at helping students develop a wide range of effective study techniques and strategies necessary to help them succeed in their university studies. It focuses on note-taking and making use of different study media, writing reports, using study resource materials and references and preparing for examinations. |
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TU170 Learning On-Line: Computing with Confidence (3 credit hours) |
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This is a 12-week course that provides an introduction to computing and the on-line world. Students learn about software applications such as word processing, databases and electronic mail. They take part in on-line discussions, search the web and author simple web pages using HTML. This course is taught entirely on-line. The total teaching and assessment material is published on the course web site, to which only registered students have access. Students work both individually and in groups with fellow students on collaborative projects, supported by a personal tutor. |
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AR111 Arabic Communication Skills I (3 credit hours). |
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This course aims at consolidating the students' skills and competence in listening comprehension, reading comprehension, and writing. It also aims at introducing the students to the basics of Arabic syntax, and literary appreciation. |
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AR112 Arabic Communication Skills II (3 credit hours). |
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This course builds on and extends the knowledge and skills developed in AR111, and introduces the students to different aspects of Arab culture as reflected in the writings of leading figures both old and new. It also trains the students in research methodology, and report writing. |
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EL111 English Communication Skills I (3 credit hours). |
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This is a theme-based integrated skills course which aims to upgrade the student's proficiency level to the extent that he/she can communicate with ease and confidence and utilize English in pursuing his/her university education. |
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EL112 English Communication Skills II (3 credit hours). |
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This course complements and builds upon English 111. It particularly seeks to develop the reading, writing, listening, and study skills which students need in order to meet the demands of distance learning university education. |
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T173 Engineering the Future (8 credit hours). |
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From design concepts to the manufacturing of products, this course examines the range of human activity that is 'engineering'. It introduces the context of how engineers operate, including issues such as risk assessment and patented law. It looks at current engineering practice and at some of the developments in engineering methods and applications that will shape the future. It offers a general introduction both for those who simply have an interest in what engineering is and how it is practiced in modern society, and for those who are considering engineering at higher level of study |
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MST121 - Using Mathematics (8 credit hours). |
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This course covers a broad introduction to the nature of mathematics and its uses in the modern world. This course shows how mathematics can be used to investigate and answer questions from science, technology and everyday life using a range of fundamental techniques, in particular, discrete mathematics (including matrices), calculus and statistics. Use of computer software (MathCAD) is part of the course. The skills of communicating results and defining problems are also developed. This course will give students a complete foundation for higher-level mathematics and physics. |
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GR111 Arab Islamic Civilization - (3 credit hours). |
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This course explores main themes in the heritage of the Arab Islamic Civilization with focus on noteworthy contributions and positive interaction with other cultures and civilizations. |
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T172 Working With Our Environment: Technology for a Sustainable Future (8 credit hours). |
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This course is an introduction to environmental issues and the role of technology in today's fast paced computer world. It will suit the needs of students whether they intend to study technology or if they have a general interest in learning how to shape a sustainable future. It takes students progressively from environmental impacts of their lifestyle to the global issues of technological and economic development. They will also learn general skills such as basic numeracy, critical reading, report and essay writing. This course introduces more specific skills and knowledge required for higher-level environment or technology courses. The themes are: You and the Environment, Travelling Light, Food Chains, and Thinking Globally; supported by files on Energy, Resources, and Human and Ecosystem Health. The course also includes computer-based activities. |
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GR131 General Branch Requirement - (3 credit hours). |
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This course deals with current issues of interest to socio-economic development at the local and regional levels |
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B631 Managing 4 credit hours. |
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Designed as a first course in management, this course aims to develop confidence and impact as a not-for-profit manager. It covers the managerial role and shows how an individual can continually develop their competence as a manager. It explains and enables students to use fundamental management processes and techniques in a not-for-profit context. The course then helps them to understand and respond to the environment in which they work, introducing models of organizational culture. It addresses the values and range of stakeholders that affect the role of management in a non-profit context. |
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B632 Managing People 4 credit hours. |
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This course covers core people management skills and processes to help managers be more effective with people at work. It considers what explains and motivates people's behavior at work and how the manager's own management style can get the best from colleagues and staff. The course then covers organizational entry: job design, recruitment and induction. It addresses working conflict, or across boundaries within and beyond their own organization or sector. The course concludes by considering how they supervise, appraise and develop staff, and help to change the way they work. |
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MU120 Open Mathematics (8 credit hours). |
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This course builds students' confidence and helps them to incorporate mathematical thinking into their everyday life. It looks mathematically at matters of general interest including prices, earnings, health, music, art, maps, motion and rainbows. It develops the key skills of communication as well as students' own learning and performance. Students will cover statistical, graphical, algebraic and numerical concepts and techniques. In addition, they will be introduced to iteration and mathematical modeling, as well as being able to interpret slopes of graphs. Students will also learn how to use a graphing calculator. Formal calculus is not included. |
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