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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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DD121-An Introduction to the Social Sciences (I) Understanding Social Change Part 1:- 8 credit hours. |
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This course is about people and how they act individually and collectively. It deals with three major topics: questioning identity, interaction between the worlds of the natural and the social, and the ordering of lives. |
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DD122-An Introduction to the Social Sciences (II) Understanding Social Change Part 2: 8 credit hours. |
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This course is about understanding more key debates, ideas and arguments about the contemporary social sciences, race and ethnicity, the city and globalization, the city and knowledge and communication. It also deals with the relationship between structure and agency and focuses on uncertainty and diversity in the post-war and analyses the consequences of globalizing world on culture, economics and politics |
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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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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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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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T171 – You, Your Computer and the Net – 30 points / 8 credit hours. |
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How did the PC and the Internet get to their present state? What are the implications of the computer revolution? How does the Internet affect business? This course will help students develop an understanding of the computer industry, the Internet and e-business. It will also help them to use the computer for effective information searching and analysis. Students are also taught about various Computer Ethics concepts such as not to violate Intellectual Property (IP) rights, not to indulge in software piracy and not to engage in any unethical practices while conducting electronic commerce etc. They need to be familiar with the Windows environment and have some experience of navigating the web. The teaching and assessment for T171 are entirely online. |
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