Study plan

متطلبات الجامعة الاجبارية Credit hours: 17 Courses: 9
Course No Course Name Credit hours Course Description
4001 Arabic Language 3 This course covers a various number of linguistic issues in Arabic language. It aims to provide the student with a high level of skills and practices that would contribute to promote his language abilities either spoken or written.
4002 Islamic Culture 3 This course is designed to emphasize a group of principles and thoughts that affect human attitudes to life from an Islamic point of view. It stresses the direct relationship between man and Allah, and aims at improving this life by liberating the human m
4003 English Language 1 3 This course is designed for all B.Sc. students at Palestine Polytechnic University. The main aim of the course is to help students improve heir reading and writing skills. Students are expected to work in selected topics which will enrich their vocabulary
4320 Modern History of Palestine 3 This course is designed to acquaint students with the process of writing, and the mechanisms of proofreading and revision so that the focus is on the mechanics of writing and development, such as cause and effect and comparison and classification and deal
5051 Intensive English 0 This course covers the basic English language skills with special emphasis on reading and writing. The reading section includes different interesting themes and topics. It aims at training students to use various techniques in dealing with reading ecompre
5052 Remedial English 0 Enroll in this course each student did not get the mark required for success in the exam level of English, and this course is designed primarily to help students in the use of linguistic expressions in various fields properly and simple, and is therefore
5054 Remedial Computer 0 This course is for students without computing background or for students who did not pass the computing skills placement exam. The course presents an introduction to computers and data representation. The topics include computer hardware, system and appli
5055 Computer And Prog. Principles 3 What is a computer, computer units and functions, computer classifications, central processing unit, numbering systems, main and secondary memory, input devices output devices computer software, introduction to programming.
5073 Effective English Language Use 2 This course is designed to acquaint students with the process of writing, and the mechanisms of proofreading and revision so that the focus is on the mechanics of writing and development, such as cause and effect and comparison and classification and deal
متطلبات الجامعة الاختيارية Credit hours: 3 Courses: 14
Course No Course Name Credit hours Course Description
4308 Hebrew Language 3 Designed to study the basic Hebrew language skills. Students will learn listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in Hebrew. The relation between Hebrew and other languages will also be high lighted.
4321 Development in the Arabic World 3 This course covers the following topics: the economy, social status and civil in the Arab world, the analysis of the situation of the Arab at the international level, the principles of development, the characteristics of Arab integration, the fundamental
4322 Contemporary Problems 3 This course discusses the fundamental problems humanity face. These problems affect people as individuals or groups in terms of the social economic, political or health aspects, and which, in turn, affect their happiness.
4323 French Language 3 Designed to study the language and culture of French speakers. Students will develop rudimentary listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in French, and will study cultural, geographical, and historical aspects of French and other French – speaking
4325 Spanish Language 3 Designed to study the language and culture of Spanish speakers. Students will develop rudimentary listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in Spanish, and will study cultural, geographical, and historical aspects of Spanish and other Spanish – spea
4326 German Language 3 Designed to study the language and culture of German speakers, Students will develop rudimentary listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in German, and will study cultural, geographical, and historical aspects of German and other German – speaking
4413 Law in Society Service 3 The course covers four units: The opening unit examines central philosophical debates in social legal in order to lay a groundwork for subsequent material. The second unit explores several distinct social-psychological models of rule-following and rule-b
4622 Democracy, Human Rights, & Human International Law 3 The course stresses the notion of democracy, its history with new applied samples in view of studying the Palestinian situation. It also emphasizes the notion of human rights and its history, in addition to the tools and mechanisms adapted to protect thes
4626 The History of Science in Arab & Islam 3 This course discusses the issue of science in Arab World before the spreading of Islam. Then it discusses the impact of Islam on science in general. The course contains several subjects, such as the science of Fiqh (Islamic law) and legislation Hadith (Pr
5385 Advanced English Language 3
5440 Home Garden 3 This course includes the definition of home garden and its benefits, problems and objectives, design and choice of location in addition to its role in achieving food security for developing communities and building a strong family agricultural economy. It
5644 Entrepreneurship and Creativity 3
5975 Integrity Transparency and anti-corruption 3
8011 Palestinian prisoners movement 3
متطلبات الكلية Credit hours: 29 Courses: 12
Course No Course Name Credit hours Course Description
4004 Calculus 1 3 Functions, Limits and Continuity, Definition of Derivative, Differentiation Rules, Applications of the Derivative, Definite and Indefinite Integrals, Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, Applications of Definite Integral.
4005 Calculus 2 3 The Calculus of Transcendental Functions, Techniques of Integrations, Sequences, Infinite Series, Power Series, Conic Sections, Polar Coordinates.
4006 Physics 1 3 Physical quantities, Units, Vectors and Scalars, Motion in one dimension, Motion in two dimensions, Newton’s laws of motion and dynamics, Work and Energy, Conservation of Energy, Conservation of linear momentum and collision, Center of mass and moment of
4007 Physics Lab 1 1 The course contains 12 experiments in Mechanics thermodynamics and Motion, which aims to give the students, the basis concepts in the previous topics given in the physics course
4008 Chemistry 1 3 Matter, its Properties and Measurement, Development of the Atomic Theory, Stoichiometry; Elements and Compounds, Chemical Reactions, Gases, Thermo chemistry, Electrons in Atoms, Atomic Properties and Periodic Table
4009 Chemistry Lab1 1 Introduction to chemical lab and use of chemical balances, Boiling point elevation, Density determination, Melting point, Stoichiometry of two reactions, Water of Hydration, Molecular weight of a volatile liquid, Identification of six solutions, Volumetri
4011 Eng. Economics & Management 3 Introduction to management, history, important of management, characteristics of management, Berocratic management and scientific management, Management Process. Managements Education. Institutions structure, management of human resources. Project managem
4015 Methods of Scientific Research 2 Science and its goals, scientific thinking, concepts and fields of scientific research, human knowledge, the library and its role in research and knowledge, the methods of scientific research (the historical method, method, descriptive, procedural style,
4070 English Language 2 3 This course is designed for all B.Sc. students at Palestine Polytechnic University as a continuation to English I. This course trains students in using effective reading and writing strategies which successful readers and writers employ in manipulating sc
5059 Computer Programming 3 Introduction to programming and, problem solving, data types in C Language, Input /Output, variables, expressions, control and selection statements, functions, arrays, pointers, structure and files.
5060 Engineering Drawing 2 Drawing technique, the graphic language, instruments and their use, materials of drawing, drawing standards, types of lines and lettering. Geometrical constructions: dividing straight lines into equal parts and constructing perpendiculars, constructing an
5061 Engineering Workshop 2 This course aims at training students on using a various manual Engineering skills as sawing, filling, drilling, riveting cutting and bending….etc. which are essential for all kinds of industrialization it is necessary for everyone who works in industry
متطلبات دائرة الهندسة المعمارية Credit hours: 44 Courses: 19
Course No Course Name Credit hours Course Description
4111 Strength of Materials Lab 1 Reactions on beams. Centroide and moment of inertia. Estimating Modulus of Elasticity and Modulus of Rigidity for various materials. Stress-Strain diagram. Torsion in bars. Studying the motion of various mechanisms. Static and dynamic balancing. Simple an
4178 Construction Materials Technology 3 Construction materials: classification, structure, mechanical and physical properties. Natural rocks: classification, structure, types of basic minerals, use of rocks, main tests and laboratory experiments. Cementitious Materials: Gypsum, Lime, cement. Concrete: coarse and fine aggregate, Portland cement, water, chemical admixtures, properties of fresh and hardened concrete. Concrete mix design, transportation, placement and curing. Iron and structural steel. Building stones. Timber: Types of wood, main properties and tests.
4179 Construction Materials Tech. Lab. 1 In this course, all practical tests of different structural materials are carried out: Building blocks, Cement, Crumb of all types, Concretes usual for ferroconcrete constructions, Concrete hollow brick, Concrete tile. The importance of construction materials is identified and used, and the results of practical tests are identified and compared to specifications.
4953 Descriptive Geometry 3 Introduction to descriptive geometry; Methods of representation; Orthogonal projection on two perpendicular planes; Intersections of lines and planes; The Axonometric projection Plane affinity; Surfaces of revolution; The Axonometric projection and its ge
4955 Urban Planning Principles 3 Introduction to urban Planning; Levels of planning; Local legislation applied on cities; Management of urban planning; General city plan (city master plan); Adoption methodology of general plan; Detailing plans; Land use classifications, planning and stan
5082 Architectural Drawing 2 This considered the basic for learning building drawing through which architectural ideas and geometrical figures are presented. Learning these skills will supposedly teach students to be familiar with the beast usage of geometrical tools used various dra
5147 Environmental Architecture 3 This course focuses on the relationship between architecture and environmental design issues, such as green and sustainable architecture, energy saving, preserving environmental health, recycling materials, and conservation of energy, ventilation, solar e
5149 Applied Electricity 2 This course aims to study the basic concepts of DC and AC electrical current and Ohm’s law, Kirchhoff’s laws and important theorems necessary to calculate the current and voltage and power and power factor calculations including single and three phase con
5150 Applied Electricity Lab 1 This course aims to teach the students the following competencies: Measuring currents, voltages and resistances for loads and power supplies by using ammeters, voltmeters, ohmmeters and Avometers. Measuring AC signals by using Oscilloscopes. Verifying Ohm
5151 Acoustics and Optics 2 The first part covers the following major subjects: reflection and refraction of light. The nature of images formed in mirror, lenses and apparent medium. The application for geometrical optics, optical instrument, interference, diffraction, and polarizat
5157 Architectural Design 1 4 The course deals with goals of design in general and objectives of architectural design in particular, human scale, scale principles, proportions, and human proportions, theory of architectural distribution, general ideas of areas required for various typ
5198 Computer Aided Drawing 2 This course have to introduce students to use technology in architecture graphic and to present their architecture projects with two dimensional design program. Within this course the student will recognize its' interface which is used to draw, Dimensioning, Blocks, Scaling and Plotting, Isometric drawings and modify drawings
5199 Quantity Surveying & Contracts and Specifications 3 Definition& types of contracts , Specifications &Standards for engineering projects(Stuctural ), Types of specifications ,local and international establishments responsible for measures, standards, and specifications, writing specifications and quantity s
5201 Building Construction 3 Classification of building, building technology (site preparation, excavation works, and types of foundations). System of structures,floors, walls, partitions, joint systems, staircase and finishing works. Heat and noise insulation system and types of damp proofing in building. Prefabricated construction and tall building and types of connections. Concrete and form-work.
5233 Surveying For Architectural Enginering 2 Introduction, types and importance of Surveying plan scales, methods of showing scales, linear and angular measurements methods and equipment’s, introduction to errors and errors analysis in surveying, chain Surveying, Bearings & Compass Surveying, Leveli
5234 Surveying For Architectural Enginering/Practical 1 Introduction, Types of tapes and instruments used in taping, measurement of horizontal and vertical angles Detail Surveys Using tapes, Using EDM for distance measurement Using in level and leveling. Cross-Section, longitudinal sections and contouring, use Total Station for land surveying.
5235 Sciagraphy and Perspectives 2 Sciagraphy: Introduction to sciagraphy; Source of illumination; light rays projection on orthogonal planes; principles of shades and shadows; Application of line shade on different surfaces; Applications of shades and shadows on buildings. Perspectives:
5449 Applied Mechanics ( Statics ) 3 Introduction to Statics, Force Systems, Equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies, Analysis of Trusses, frames and Machines, Distributed Forces, Centroids and center of gravity, Moments of inertia, Shear force and bending moment diagrams for loaded beams.
5450 Strength of Materials 3 Basics of Statics, section method. Beams: classification, types of load acting on beams, supports. Internal forces at specified point for beams. Normal, shear, and moment diagrams. Stress: components, allowable shear stress and connections design. Strain:
متطلبات التخصص الاجبارية Credit hours: 63 Courses: 27
Course No Course Name Credit hours Course Description
4180 Project Planning & Management 3 Project Organaization ,Project Activities (construction projects ), Project Planning & Project planning methods(time of project ),Project Monitoring & Control . Risk Management & Safety requirements. Computer Prgrams &Application. Contract Management .
4937 Free Hand Drawing and Colors 2 This course includes the following skills: Types of pencils and papers used, dividing the drawing paper into rectangles with clarifying its usage, shading each rectangle, choosing a natural element for the purpose of profound study, drawing and studying f
4942 Architectural Ideological and Criticism 2 This course deals with International architecture in general and focuses on Islamic architecture in particular. Developments of architecture through various historical eras are studies critically to help students rehabilitate Islamic architecture and thus
4943 History of Architectural 1 2 The course deals with prehistoric architecture, ancient Egypt architecture cpharosera architecture in Mesopotamian, Greek architecture and Roman architecture
4944 History of Architectural 2 2 This course deals with Christian architecture, Byzantine architecture, Early Christian architecture Introduction to the history and development of arts.
4945 History of Architectural 3 2 This course deals with Islamic art and architecture Introduction to the history and development of arts.
4956 City Planning 3 A brief of history development of cities; Problems and reactions since the Industrial Revolution; Theories of city anatomy; 20th century utopian proposals; Organic theory of city planning; Theory of comprehensive planning; Physical studies survey and anal
4960 Structural Analysis for Architectural 3 Analysis of forces and reactions for statically determine beams, Gerber continuous beams, Load diagrams, axial force, shear force, and bending moment diagrams, load, shear, and bending moment functions and their relationship. Analysis of trusses, arches,
4971 Reinforced Concrete 3 Basic principles of reinforced concrete, applicable codes and specifications, design methods, design of singly reinforced beams doubly reinforced beams, shear design, development of reinforcement, design of hooks and splices, design of one-way slabs, T. B
4973 Field Training 1 0 This course aims to train the students in related to the specially community institutions on engineering basic competencies such as safety, technical terminology, administrative rules and layouts, drawings and energy analysis and protection.
4974 Field Training 2 0 This course aims to train the students in related to the especially community institutions on technical competencies related to his area specialty during process function and productivity, and do all analysis studies related to specialty. Preparing the st
5148 Working Drawing 2 3 Preparation of working drawing of a complex building designed by the student; study of architectural, structural, sanitary, electrical and mechanical services; Interior design and its detailing. Special emphasis must be considered on the integration of al
5152 Interrior Design 2 The main concern of this course is to study the principles of interior design (space, site, function, proper ties..) and to enable each student to comprehend the functional, economical and aesthesis of interior design. Interior design will be associated t
5153 Architectural Theories 1 2 This course deals with the relation ship between humans and scales on the one hand, and humans and architectural space on the other for architecture reflects human needs for space, It also deals with forms of architectural space, architecture and aestheti
5154 Architectural Theories 2 2 This course includes philosophical as well as architectural topics that will elucidate and highlight the lives and works of modern architectural figures and scholars. It also goes through the basis of architectural composition and its heritage resources a
5155 Landscaping 2 The course deals with the following topics: The existence and development of gardens and parks through ages till now, studying the relationship between local environment and buildings, standard elements in designing gardens and parks and studying differen
5156 Graduation Project 3 In addition to what was mentioned above (Introduction to Graduation Project) each student will design an architectural project and a supporting report taking into consideration social, structural, economical and environmental factors.
5158 Working Drawings (1) 3 Introduction to working drawing and kinds of working drawings; Principles of preparing working drawing; study of various types of details, doors, windows, partitions, stairs, …etc; Study of finishes and furnishings and their interrelationship; Applicatio
5159 Illumination And Electrical Wiring 3 This course aims to introduce the illumination requirements through understanding the nature of light, and its theories. Light quantities definitions and units. Light theories and laws. Lighting design methods and their applications. Factors affecting ill
5225 Architectural Design 2 3 The main concern of this course is designing small area buildings especially residential ones. This will include studies on housing in its different forms and types on the one hand as well as public buildings related to small housing communities such as k
5226 Architectural Design 3 3 The course includes development of architectural design theories, design of architectural projects related to our contemporary community requirements, promote genuine design abilities and attributes, students will be asked to design units of milt-story re
5227 Architectural Design 4 3 The main concern of this course is public buildings. This will include analysis of public buildings requirements their functions and categorization (commercial buildings, cultural building, and tourist buildings). The course focuses on designing two relat
5228 Architectural Design 5 3 The course focuses on various aspects of industrial buildings, their requirements and needs (Lighting, production lines, management services, and other facilities). The relationship among these buildings and transportation and infrastructure special atten
5229 Architectural Design 6 3 In this course each student is required to choose a projector more form large public projects such sport halls, hospitals, galleries, administrative buildings, hotels, restaurants, and large commercial centers… etc. site selection and organization as well
5230 Urban Design and Housing 3 The housing Problem; Economic and social aspects; Analysis of residential area; housing program analysis; Data and standards. Housing as an urban design problem: Its dimension and components; Design objectives and criteria; Site analysis: Land use circula
5231 Sanitary Installations 2 Building location Humidity in buildings (Sources and treatment). Water sources, collection and supply. Sanitary fixtures (installation, water , supply, and drainage, Rainwater collection. Sewage lines (manholes, septic tanks and cleanouts).
5232 Introduction to Graduation Project 1 The course requires each student to prepare a proposal for a study plan in an architectural field based on a local needs assessment (housing, cultural buildings, educational buildings...) in order for a project program to be worked out.
متطلبات التخصص الاختيارية Credit hours: 6 Courses: 10
Course No Course Name Credit hours Course Description
4608 Geographical Information Systems 3 Introduction to GIS hardware. Software. Data and data entry. GIS operations. Feasibility of GIS in a specific applications. Spatial analysis within GIS. Error propagation and accuracy assessment in GIS.
4965 History of Arts 3 This course deals with human heritage in general and national culture and heritage in particular, includes the study of artistic works and patterns related to various historical areas starting with Stone age, ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greek and Roman, B
4968 City Planning 2 3 Planning practice on the reality: Field research and problem analysis; Determination of planning issue; Definition of goals and objectives; Collection of information; Problem analysis; Preparing the current conditions maps; Concepts to solve problems; Pro
4969 Transportation and Infrastrucure Planning 3 Transportation Planning: Urban road classification; car parking; Traffic size and crowded road problems; Lines of desire and inclination of movement; Road management and intersection controlling systems; Means of transportation. Infrastructure Planning: A
5184 Professional Ethics & Laws 3 This course will help students to focus on how ethics and values influence their skills as supervisors. Students will learn what ethics and values are, and how ethics and values influence the outcomes of the decisions they make on the job. Student will le
5208 Building Renovation 3 The aim of this course is to teach the student and train them on computer software’s related to different fields of civil engineering such that STAD III for structural analysis and design, Epanet for the design of water distribution system, etc.
5217 Workshop Drawing 3 3 The purpose of this course is to teach the students how to draw and prepare a full detailed workshop drawings and choose a suitable scale for each element of the structural elements such as Foundations , isolated, combined and strip footings and isolated
5218 Advanced Computer Applications 3 The objectives of the course are: Introducing students to modern technology in various methods of aerating engineering drawings through the application of three dimensional design programs, students will also get to know the user interface , modeling, lig
5458 Palesinian Architecture 3 The main objective of this course is to create an awareness of the student of the importance of the traditional Architectural morphology that we are losing within the modernity. It sheds light on the Palestinian identity and the challenges that is facing
5459 Contemporary Architectural Issues 3 The main goal of this course is to increase the ability of the student awareness & consciousness of the relationship between man , Architecture & the relation between these & both natural & virtual environments in addition to their society Moreover, the