Radiography Sciences
BIOL 260: Human Anatomy & Physiology I (3 Credits)
This course will serve as an introduction to the systems of the human body. Necessary life functions and survival needs will be examined, followed by an orientation of the language of anatomy. Thorough analyses of intracellular function, tissue types, the integumentary system, skeletal tissue and the human skeleton, joints, muscle tissue and the muscular system, , the nervous system, and the endocrine system will follow.
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BIOL 270: Human Anatomy & Physiology II (2 Credits)
This course will focus on the structure and function of the human body and mechanisms for maintaining homeostasis. Topics include the study of blood, cardiovascular system including lymphatic system, immune system, respiratory system, digestive system, urinary system and male and female reproductive systems. Emphasis is placed on the integration of systems as they relate to normal health. Laboratory exercises provide first-hand experience with the structure and processes discussed in lecture.
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BIOL 200: Introduction to Biology (3 Credits)
It includes prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell structures, biological membranes, organelles and nucleus, physiology of cells, DNA replication, transcription and RNA translation.
It is an integrated approach to the Biology of organism, covering the organization of life, energy transfer through living system, perpetuation of life & diversity of life.
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ITHS 200: Information Technology and Health Sciences (2 Credits)
This course will explore information technology as it applies to the health sciences. It will provide participants with an overview of information technology from basic desktop computing to the use of the worldwide web. The format of the course will be intensive class days combined with internet – based learning.
This course is intended for students who are self-directed, as there is a large amount of independent learning required.
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HUMM 205: Law and Legislation (1 Credit)
This course is about statutes and the legislative institutions that create them. It discusses some of the key laws governing access to legislative power and the procedures that culminate in the production of statutes in the legislature. The course is divided into two parts. The first part will focus on the acquisition of legislative power. Key topics include bribery laws, lobbying and indirect influence on legislative activity, and finance regulations. The second part will focus on the exercise of legislative power. Through a number of public policy case studies, students will better understand the Lebanese Labor Laws, the ways in which power is exercised in the healthcare institutions, and the intersection between politics, the law, and policymaking. This course aims to raise the ethics and deeds status in Islam, and learn about the ethics of the profession in the modern era, and about the ethics of basic and specialized profession, and the means which help to develop professional ethics.
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NURS 401: Radiographic Nursing Procedures (2 Credits)
This course provides knowledge and skills in selected techniques that are commonly performed by technologists. The course assists the students to develop greater understanding of patients as individuals and the role of the technologist as a member of the health care team.
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RADI 330: Pathology for Medical Radiology (3 Credits)
This course provides an introduction to pathology, nature & causes of diseases, diseases of gastrointestinal, hepato – biliary systems, genito – urinary, endocrine system, nervous system, skeletal system, respiratory system, cardiovascular & hematopoietic diseases, and miscellaneous diseases related to nutrition & immune system.
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PHYS 220: College Physics (2 Credits)
The course introduces some of the basic fundamentals of physics, including: kinematics of a particle, relative motion analysis, Newton’s law of motion, work, energy, center of mass, linear impulse, and momentum, collision, torque, equilibrium, elasticity, gravity, properties of fluids, simple harmonic motion, transverse and longitudinal waves, resonance, sound waves, Doppler effect, thermal expansion, first and second laws of thermodynamics, entropy.
It introduces some of the basic fundamentals of physics, including: electric charge, Coulomb’s law, electrostatic force, electric field, electric potential, Gauss’ Law, capacitors, capacitance, electric current, resistance, Ohm’s law, power, emf, internal resistance, magnetic field, magnetic force, magnetic materials, alternating current, rms voltage and current, polarization, reflection, refraction, mirrors, thin lenses, interference, diffraction , photoelectric effect, blackbody radiation, Hydrogen atom, fluorescence, atomic and mass numbers, isotopes, alpha, beta and gamma decays, nuclear fission, nuclear fusion
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PHYS 225: College Physics - Lab (2 Credits)
This laboratory introduces students to the types of basic apparatus used in physics. Experiments are designed to demonstrate the meaning and applications of the physical concepts included in the “College Physics” course.
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RADI 325: Radiation Biology (2 Credits)
This course describes the basic effects of ionizing radiation on cells and the human body (DNA, chromosome) radiolysis of water, direct &indirect effect. Cell effect by radiation (human body, blood, GI, reproductive cell)-stochastic and non stochastic effect late and early effect.
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RADI 350: Cross Sectional Anatomy for Radiographers (2 Credits)
This course introduces students to human anatomy in a cross-sectional image format. Students will build on their knowledge of human anatomy and physiology using transverse, coronal, and saggital CT and MRI imaged sections of the human body.
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CHEM 300: General Pharmacology (2 Credits)
This course outlines the basic concepts of pharmaceutics, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacotherapeutics. Additionally, assessment, and intervention of adverse drug responses and drug-drug interactions are also considered.
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BIOL 235: Principles of Epidemiology and Biostatistics (3 Credits)
This course covers basic epidemiology and biostatics principles, concepts and procedures. It is designed for health professionals and private sector health professionals who are responsible for disease surveillance or investigation. The course consists of study of the concepts, principles and methods generally useful in the surveillance and investigation of health-related states or events. A basic understanding of the practices of public health and biostatistics is recommended. The following objectives are presented as a guide for the student as to the specific skills and/or knowledge which should be acquired from careful reading and study of the assignments. The objectives serve two purposes: They constitute an outline which initially conveys the major points or target areas of the material to be studied. Then, after the lesson is completed, the objectives serve as a review and check for the student, who can use them to determine if sufficient gains have been made in skills and/or understanding.
It is important to note that the lesson itself should serve as an indication only of how well concepts and terms have been grasped. It is incumbent upon the student to master as much of the material as possible. While it is felt that the questions and objectives are comprehensive, they cannot, because of obvious constraints, comprise an exhaustive treatment of the subjects assigned.
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CHEM 215: Basic Nutrition & Diet Therapy (2 Credits)
This course is designed to cover the fundamental concepts of nutrition, the basic nutrients, and the processes involved in digestion, absorption, and metabolism of nutrients. Nutritional characteristics of macronutrients, vitamins, and minerals will be discussed in details. This course will explain the impact of nutritional choices on various populations and age groups. Moreover, this course will conduct individualized dietary analyses. This course also covers various methods associated with the evaluation of
Nutritional status. In addition, in-class discussions will focus on eating disorders, dietary trends, and obesity.
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HUMM 350: Research in Health Sciences (2 Credits)
This course will focus on clinical nursing research, that is, a research designed to generate evidence to guide nursing practice and to improve the care and quality of clients' lives. The course introduces undergraduate nursing students to the basic concepts of research process and to the methods and analytical tools they require to critically evaluating research reports. The course will provide students with an overview of qualitative and quantitative approaches to research. Theories and ethical issues involved in conducting researches will be addressed as well. Emphasis will be placed on the Applicability and on the implementation of research process into nursing profession, as well as on the utilization of research findings.
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PHYS 215: Introduction of imaging Physics I (2 Credits)
Role of physics in medical imaging and the range of imaging methods, Structure of atoms, electromagnetic radiation, particulate radiation, the, radioactive decay, radiation unit, interactions of radiation, radiation quantity and quality, biological effect of ionizing radiation, basic of imaging science and technology, radiation protection and associated regulation,
Interaction of X and ?-rays in the body X-ray tubes and the generation of X-rays, X-ray spectrum, attenuation, image receptors, X-ray image properties, measurement noise, contrast, resolution, 2-D and 3-D imaging, filtered back projection, Hounsfield Units.
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PHYS 315: Introduction of imaging Physics II (2 Credits)
Digital image representation, Fourier reconstruction methods, interactive reconstruction, modulation transfer functions, 2D convolution, image filtering and noise reduction, image segmentation, image registration, discus the physics for (panoramic, bone densitometry, mammography Gamma camera and PET scan)
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PHYS 320: Imaging Physics for Echo & Doppler (2 Credits)
This course provides a comprehensive study of all aspects of the ultra sound.
And essential element, properties ,interaction beam with patient & Nature of ultra sound( wave equation Multi wave relationships) Acoustic intensity and power, Acoustic Reflection, Acoustic absorption and attenuation, Ultra sound transducer, Ultra sonic beam, Operational modes, Biologic Effects, Artifacts of ultra sound imaging, Doppler ultrasound and flow imaging
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PHYS 430: Imaging Physics for MRI (2 Credits)
The principles of magnetic resonance are introduced and the applications of these principles of Magnetization, Pulse sequences, Imaging contrast, Imaging parameters ,MRI Artifacts, Magnetic and Electromagnetic Fields, Hydrogen atoms, Precession, Magnets, Radio-Frequency Subsystem, MRI coils, Relaxation, Inversion Recovery, DATA acquisition ,Scan time, Signal-To-Noise, Magnetic Resonance :Image quality Students are familiarized with the technical aspect of this science from both hardware and software points of view.
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PHYS 325: Imaging Physics for CT (2 Credits)
Students are introduced to the scanner technology, machinery, and use. This includes the physical principles, computational logic, visualization, and interpretation. Component of ct tube, detectors, generation, image windowing, collimation, image quality on spiral, conventional , multisclice 64 , 360 detectors and new generation.
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RADI 208: Imaging Physics x-ray film & Image Production (2 Credits)
This Fundamental course emphasizes health science applications of the principles of mechanics, the cathode, anode, and image intensifiers, mammography tube properties. Screen crystal and luminescence and its type, film and its crystal and layer, processing-developer-fixer-and water dryer, Image quality and image sharpness, blurring, distortion and magnification, film production, Topics include absorption ,scatter and effect on image blackness and whitening structure of the image , biophysical effects of radiation on scatter and absorption, heel effect ,X-ray generators and associated circuitry,
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RADI 200: Radiography Ethics & Orientation (2 Credits)
This course introduces the student to the radiography profession and the basic and elementary problems a first – year radiography student will encounter in his/ her daily studies and work. Major emphasis is placed on patient care and education.
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RADI 211: Radiographic Technique I - upper extremity (2 Credits)
This course include the film size for this imaging & the technical consideration-patient position, part position, center ray and evaluation criteria of hand, carpals bone, forearm ,elbow, humerus, shoulder, It provides the students with knowledge of the structure and function of the human imaging body.
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RADI 212: Radiographic Anatomy & Landmark (1 Credit)
This course introduces the student to basic terminology used in radiographic positioning. The curriculum provides a comprehensive study of the anatomy of the bone and joint of the body for radiographic examination. In addition to classroom instruction.
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RADI 213: Radiographic Technique II - Lower extremity (2 Credits)
This course include the film size for this imaging & the technical consideration-patient position, part position, centered ray, exam rational and evaluation criteria of toes, sesamoids bone, foot ,foot weight bearing, calcanous, weight bearing calcaneus, subtalur joint, ankle, leg, knee, intercondylar fossa, patella, femur, pelvis, hip, actabulum, anterior pelvic bone, ilium, sacroiliac joint genumetry and Measurements of the congenital malformations of the foot (podometrie in French)It provides the students with knowledge of the structure and positions of the human imaging body.
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RADI 214: Radiographic Technique III - spine, ribs, abdomen (2 Credits)
This course is a continuation of Radiographic Anatomy and Positioning. During this course, the student will cover additional radiographic positions of the spine (cervical, dorsal spine, lumbar spine, sacrum, coccyx, and chest abdomen pelvis. patient preparation centred ray exam rational and radiographic film evaluation.
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RADI 216: Radiographic technique IV - skull, trauma (2 Credits)
This course include the film size for this imaging & the technical consideration-patient position, part position, centered ray, exam rational and evaluation criteria of skull (facial bone, cranium, sinuses, temporal bone, orbit, mastoid process, TMJ, and all position hen traumatic patient.
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RADI 310: Introduction of Radiation Protection (2 Credits)
This course introduces the student to various aspects of radiologic technology, radiation protection, image quality, prime exposure factors; protect the patient and the stuff (lead shielding-time-distance) type of radiation & its nature. This course also acquaints the new student with goals, philosophies, and organizations of the radiography program and radiology department.
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RADI 220: Radio graphic Technique flour I - urinary system (2 Credits)
The course focuses and study of the urinary system (IVP, cystography, urethrography, retrograde cystourethrography, Antegrade pylography, female cystography define and preparation of the procedure, technique, protocols, indication and contraindication.
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RADI 300: Radio graphic Technique flour II - GI system (2 Credits)
This course is a continuation of Radiographic procedure and Positioning. During this course, the student will cover additional radiographic exam of the digestive system (abdomen KUB,upper system,small bowel series ,Barium enema ,oral cholecystography ,ERCP, sialography) all procedure define and preparation , technique, protocols, indication and contraindication.
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RADI 315: Conventional Radiology I (2 Credits)
This course is designed to acquaint the student with the comprehensive analysis the pathology and radiographic sign on x-ray routine for skeletal system disease,
-Respiratory system disease, -Digestive system disease.
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RADI 345: Conventional Radiology II (2 Credits)
This course is designed to acquaint the student with the comprehensive analysis the pathology and radiographic sign on x-ray routine for.
-Urinary system disease.
-Male & female reproductive system
-Mammography (Breast cancer)
-Galactography.Vascular appearance
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RADI 355: Radiographic Technique flour III - cholongiography (2 Credits)
This course provides a comprehensive in-depth study of all aspects of ,operative cholongiography, post-operative cholongiography percotinous trashepatic cholongiography under Fluoroscopy & content areas will include anatomy, positioning, compression, equipment, exposure, image quality, patient history, and quality assurance.
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RADI 320: Echo and Doppler I - normal and pathology (2 Credits)
This course will provide the student with an overview of Echo graphic appearance of body structures and term used to describe them. Scanning planes. Scanning methods. Probes (transducers) Criteria to follow when scanning and documenting abnormal findings. How to describe pathologic findings. Echo-enhancing agents. And normal finding & abnormal of the abdominal content, urinary bladder, male &female pelvis, obstetrical ultrasound, thyroid and parathyroid , breast, muscle and superficial soft tissue.
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RADI 335: Interventional Radiography (2 Credits)
This course provides a comprehensive study of all aspects of special procedures and interventional radiography. Emphasis is placed on angiography, myelography, arteriography, Biopsy, Drainage of cyst and venography. Content areas will include indications for examinations, equipment, examination protocols, and patient care. Upon completion, each student will be aware of special and interventional procedures and the special needs of patients undergoing those procedures.
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RADI 340: Echo and Doppler II - normal and pathology (2 Credits)
The student studies the normal and pathologic findings of:
- Abdominal Doppler. Doppler of the renal arteries.
- Carotid and vertebral arteries protocol.
- Doppler of carotid arteries: spectral analysis and pathology.
- Obstetrical Doppler. Testicular Doppler. Echo-Doppler of penis.
- Arterial echo Doppler of the lower extremities.
- Lower extremity venous Doppler.
- Venous echo-Doppler of the lower extremities: pathology. Cardiac echoes Doppler.
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RADI 470: CT & MRI normal and pathology I (2 Credits)
This course is designed to prepare the student with a basic understanding to the theory and application of CT and Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Aspects of electronic digital imaging will also be include the normal appearance of all organs under CT & MRI (T1+T2+PD+fat suppretion+ gradiantecho+ angiography+ TOF+ PH) and the pathologic disease appearance and interventional.
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RADI 480: CT & MRI Protocols (2 Credits)
This course is designed to prepare the student with a basic understanding to the theory and application of CT and Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Aspects of electronic digital imaging will also be include the component of the CT &MRI preparation and the protocols for any exam essential aspects of communication and contrast intake IV and oral. Develop clinical skills, good education to the patients ,advantage and disadvantage for any procedure, Patient preparation & protocol of examination (routine brain, indication, sella turcica, temparal bone, ears, paranasl sinuses, orbits, TMG, spine, neck, chest, cardiovascular system 64 Multislice CT of heart angio) Abdomen protocols (routine abdomen, liver hemangioma, kidney, adrenal gland, Pancreas protocol) Routine abdomen and pelvis.Pelvis & pelvic malignancy. Pelvimetry protocol.Ostioarticular protocol.
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RADI 485: CT & MRI normal and pathology II (2 Credits)
This course is designed to prepare the student with a basic understanding to the theory and application of CT and Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Aspects of electronic digital imaging will also be include the normal appearance of all organs under CT & MRI (T1+T2+PD+fat suppretion+gradiantecho+angiography+TOF+PH) and the pathologic disease appearance and interventional.
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RADI 440/450: Radiotherapy Techniques (1/3 Credits)
Curiradiotherapy, palativeradiotherapy (internal & external radiotherapy)
Volume target dose, fraction, contamination & irradiation. Side effect and complication, teleradiography-telecopult&accelerator-role in radiotherapy precaution –simulation machine.
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RADI 430: Special procedure &New technique - lithotripsy,traumatology (2 Credits)
This course provides the skills and intelligence student on teams work and prepared all lessons and case studies for explanation by play the role of teacher and maintains good development and leader person and study the lithotripsy procedure indication and contraindication and all traumatic procedures with urgent intervention from accident to emergency to x-ray department by assess the true transport by international policy.
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RADI 435: Maternal Radiography (1 Credit)
Maternal Radiography focuses on the female procedures in X-Ray department i.e. / Ultrasound vaginal & pelvis, pelvimetry, X-Ray, CT scans, MRI and of course necessary x-ray exams due to trauma, etc… Use of lead aprons a must.
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RADI 460: Nuclear Medicine & Pet scan (3 Credits)
The student study all production and equipment of Nuclear medicine and PET scan (activity curi & becaral). Acquisition by the machine, crystal, heads, collimater.isotopes and radioactive material vector with tracer and talks about the protection, formula the pet inhalation radiation (characteristic, FDG) and over view about the indication and contraindication.
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PRAC 203: Radiology Practicum I (2 Credits)
Students will have the opportunity to apply round to the modalities in radiology department anatomy applications and techniques while undergoing this internship, Students will demonstrate “film processing and prepare patient by remove all metal artifact explain procedure, ask about female pregnancy, patient weight and all contraindicated to x –ray viewer.
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PRAC 204: Radiology Practicum II (2 Credits)
Provides an integration of all clinical learning experiences so students can achieve the anatomy for all skeletal system by details and prepare patient for x- ray and fluoroscopy from A to Z .
Follow up the patient ,good preparations and know the indication and contraindication.
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PRAC 305: Radiology Practicum III (2 Credits)
The second year internship provides an integration of all clinical experiences so students can achieve competency and proficiency in radiographic procedures including mobile and surgical equipment manipulation and technique application, as well as in a variety of radiographic examination previously encountered in prior semesters. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to apply routine x – ray & fluoroscopy.
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PRAC 306: Radiology Practicum IV (2 Credits)
Clinical radiography experience continues to apply radiographic theory and technical applications and provides clinical learning experiences so that the student will acquire expertise and proficiency in a variety of diagnostic radiographic procedures( X ray ,fluoroscopy and echo graphy) and techniques including radiation protection applications, quality assurance, and special radiographic examinations.
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PRAC 307: Radiology Practicum V (2 Credits)
Clinical radiography experience continues to apply radiographic theory and technical applications and provides clinical learning experiences so that the student will acquire expertise and proficiency in a variety of diagnostic radiographic procedures and techniques including skills in the position and dynamic procedure and prepare patient for CT scan and know the indication , contraindication and education .
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PRAC 408: Radiology Practicum VI (2 Credits)
Clinical radiography experience continues to apply radiographic theory and technical applications and provides clinical learning experiences (echo graphy, CTscan .MRI) protocols, preparations, indications, contraindications and education with good communication infection safety.
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PRAC 409: Radiology Practicum VII (2 Credits)
Clinical radiography experience continues to apply radiographic theory and technical applications and provides clinical learning experiences so that the student will acquire expertise and proficiency in a variety of diagnostic radiographic procedures and techniques including radiation protection applications, quality assurance, interventional, skills in the procedure (X ray, fluoroscopy, echography .CT scan, MRI and special radiographic examinations. An understanding of anatomy and physiology and radiographic positioning will be required at specified levels of final competency.
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HUMM 250: Group Process & Dynamics (2 Credits)
This course deals with the development of social life and with the improvement of the student’s skills to allow him practice some different strategies that he needs after graduation, where he may need in the coming career. It also supplies the student with the specific skills that help him deal correctly with others and interact with them, using different scientific and practical ways so that he would be introduced to the different job opportunities in a clear and qualified way, and hence it helps him pass the first stages of work easily in a short time interval.
This course: Group process and dynamics” is specialized with the direct life of the graduated student and it’s also related to his studies during work after graduation.
Moreover, this course enables the student to practice and lead debates, and gives him ideas and advice to the practical life through project presentation that he presents during studying year, which is a part of a basic social skill in the practical life.