Faculty of Architecture and Design

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Welcome to the Faculty of Architecture and Design (FAAD) at the American University of Madaba (AUM).

 

Our faculty provides a vibrant, holistic, and creative educational environment that focuses on developing the students’ thinking skills to cope with the communal needs of the design practice and the rapid progress in modern digital technology and market demands. 

 

Our mission is to provide the students with an outstanding interdisciplinary design education to meet those evolving needs and developments through enhancing their critical thinking, creative problem solving, research abilities, effective communication skills and collaboration with distinctive national and international institutions.    

 

We offer three major programs; Architecture, Design and Visual Communication (DVC), and Design and Applied Arts (DAA).

 

Throughout the last four years our programs were developed to cope with the new advancement in the local and global markets to offer more specialization in the different offered programs through various tracks in both the DVC and the DAA programs.

 

We would like to invite all who are looking for a creative and innovative career to further explore our three different offered programs with their different tracks either through our website or campus visit to decide where you can envision yourself in the near future. 

 

Wishing you all a prosperous, enjoyable and creative future.

 

 

Yours Sincerely,

Prof. Mohammad Yaghan

Dean of the Faculty of Architecture and Design

Dean’s Welcome Image
Vision & Mission

Vision

Enhance the quality of the environment and the wellbeing of its citizens through creative art and science exploitation of natural resources in tandem with design. And provide solutions for local environmental problems in innovative design.  By becoming the model center of architecture and design in the region giving the thrust to research based on the felt needs of the community and building partnerships with relevant community groups.

 

Mission

The Faculty mission is to make a palpable and extol able difference in teaching and learning to reflect back on communities, placing excellent education, multifaceted student growth and faculty distinction at the top of its priorities.

Provide students with an outstanding applied architecture and design education based on newest styles, trends to meet the highest of the practice requirements and the industry development linked to comprehensive state of art techniques in tandem with design heritage.

 

Objective

Supply current and future market with distinct and creative architects and designers able to compete at regional and global level.  Those graduates are empowered to follow the requirements and variables of the profession to upgrade the performance of the profession and who distinguish themselves as leaders in their fields as follows:

  1. Master the skill of modem technology in theory and practice.
  2. Respect the professionalism in an ethical, systematic and comprehensive fashion.
  3. Contribute and linked the local market needs designers are expected to provide the service of scientific and professional creative socioeconomic needs.
  4. Attain the skills of modem design and professional practices for both private and public sectors.
  5. Encourages scientific research and communication with the industry and community services.
  6. Cultivate creativity and promotes scholarship to prepare its students for professional careers in the architecture and design.
  7. Emphasize critical thinking, problem solving, risk-taking and strong communication skills.


Degree Programs

 

  1. Design and Visual Communication (Bachelor of Arts in Design and Visual Communication) -140 CH.
  2. Design and Applied Arts (Bachelor of Arts in Design and Applied Arts) – 140 CH
  3. Interior Design (Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design) - 144 CH. (Ceased)
  4. Architecture (Bachelor of Science in Architecture) - 176 CH.
Faculty Members
Title
Dean of Faculty
Title
Department of Architecture
Title
Department of Design and Visual Communication
Title
Department of Design and Applied Arts
Departments
Study Plans
/sites/default/files/2023-03/Architecture%20-%20plan.pdf
Guidance Plan
/sites/default/files/2023-03/Architecture%20Guidance%20Plan%20%281%29.pdf
Course Description
/sites/default/files/2023-03/Architecture%20courses%20Descriptions.pdf
Intended Learning Outcomes
/sites/default/files/2022-11/ILOsDeptArchitecture.pdf
Name
Architecture
General Education

General Education Program

Department of Basic Science & Humanities

Introduction

The department of Basic Science and Humanities is a multidisciplinary unit that serves freshman students from different faculties at AUM. The department fosters the General Education Program (GEP) at AUM, which is not a degree program. Students at AUM must complete a total of 40 credit hours from the university’s general education requirements courses to graduate from their academic programs. All students must take 23 credit hours from outside their major and the remaining 17 credit hours from either their major’s general education elective courses or other departments general elective courses. GEP broadens students’ knowledge, and technical skills, and promotes social awareness through general education and career- focused courses. It provides strong education and learning environment, which enables the students to enter all areas of their profession upon graduation and to adapt to changes that may occur during professional life. Students will be conversant with wide range of topics relating to the natural sciences, be able to communicate effectively, and appreciate the scientist's professional and social role. The faculty tries to foster a learning environment enhanced by faculty who encourage leadership, independence, self- respect, promotion of justice, and compassion in students. This is dependent on a sound scientific knowledge base, well-developed expertise, critical thinking capabilities, moral reasoning, and communication skills.

 

Vision

The General Educational Program (GEP) strives to provide a dynamic integration of the liberal arts & sciences and technology for personal and professional development consistent with the university’s vision. The faculty commits itself to utilize wisdom and science for a better world.

 

Mission

The General Educational Program (GEP) supplements students’ professional respective fields to enhance their inquiry and acquisition knowledge in multidisciplinary areas. GEP compliments university mission by helping students to move forward with a collaborative initiative to achieve excellence and promotes knowledge in rewarding and inspiring learning and research environment to develop leadership qualities relevant to the 21st century and beyond.

 

The American University of Madaba graduates will have the following Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs):

 

PLO1: Rational and Practical Skills

Intellectual and communicative skills are needed to succeed in the academic environment and to address globally complex challenges. This includes written and oral communication skills and quantitative and qualitative reasoning for complex and refined arguments.

PLO2: Civic and Global Leadership

Recognize the diversity of different societies, locally and internationally, in terms of gender, race, religion, ethnicity, and age, and demonstrate the skills and knowledge gained to lead, recognize, apply and establish effective and useful interactions in crisis.

 

PLO3: Knowledge of Human Cultures

Knowledge from humanities, environmental, social sciences, and arts to better understand of ecology.

 

PLO4: Understanding of the Physical and Natural World (STEM Skills)

Creativity, Knowledge, and skills learned from Natural Science (Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics) in order to develop an interdisciplinary, diverse, and applied approach to the natural environment and an understanding of scientific reasoning and integration latest technology.

 

General Education List of Competencies (LoC’s) which achieve General Education PLOs

 

Knowledge

 

A1. Understanding essential facts in related topics.

 

A2. Comprehend basic concepts in related fields and their applications.

 

A3. Introducing and relating principles and theories.

 

A4. Clarifying sciences and humanities terminology in related fields.

 

Practical Skills

 

B1. Enhance oral, written and communication skills.

 

B2. Applying creative and critical skills.

 

B3. Develop interpersonal skills.

 

B4. Use of a Learning Management System (LMS) in the learning process to create and deliver content and monitor student participation and assessment.

 

 

 

 

Thinking Skills

 

C1. Enhance computer skills to solve and apply theoretical concepts in real life.

 

C2. Recognize, analyze, and apply quantitative and qualitative concepts in real-life models.

 

C3. Understand scientific reasoning for different problems and concepts.

 

Other Skills

 

D1. Promote critical thinking in solving and applying problems and concepts.

 

D2. Intellectual and independent creativity in reasoning learning natural sciences topics.

 

D3. Recognize and apply effective and useful interaction in complex problems.

 

 

Degree Requirements

 

General Education Curriculum Courses

 

  1.   I. To achieve the General Education Program Outcomes (PLOs), all AUM undergraduate students are required to take 23 credit hours from the following categories:
  1.   A. Remedial Requirements (0 Credit Hours):

Placement tests in English, Arabic, and Computer are mandatory for all students. In the event of a failure in any of these tests, students will be expected to enroll in the corresponding remedial course, which are 900099 for English, 900097 for Arabic, and 900096 for Computer.

  1.   B. University Compulsory General Education Courses Requirements: 14 Credit Hours

Course  No

Course Name

Credit Hours

Prerequisite

0900120

Arabic Communication Skills (1)

3

0900097*

0900130

English Communication Skills (1)

3

0900099*

0900131

English Communication Skills (2)

3

0900130

0900111

Military Science

3

--

0900122

Entrepreneurship and Innovation

1

--

0900123

Leadership and social responsibility

1

--

 

  1.   C. University Elective General Education Elective Courses Requirements: 9 Credit Hours
  1.   1. Humanities: 3 Credit Hours

Course  No.

Course Name

Credit Hours

Prerequisite

0900113

Interpersonal and Intercultural Communication

3

--

0900117

Civic Awareness

3

--

0900140

Appreciation of Art

3

--

0900141

Appreciation of Music

3

--

0900124

Human Rights

3

--

0900102

Sports

3

--

0900118

Cultural Development

3

--

2.Social and Economic Sciences: 3 Credit Hours

Course  No.

Course Name

Credit Hours

Prerequisite

0900114

Civilization and Thought

3

--

0900115

Social Ethics**

3

--

0900150

Introduction to Economics***

3

--

0900106

General Statistics

3

--

0900133

Research Methodology

3

--

  1.   3. Natural Science and Technology: 3 Credit Hours

 

Course  No.

Course Name

Credit Hours

Prerequisite

0900116

Bio-Ethics

3

--

0900172

Development  and Environment

3

--

0900171

Science and Society

3

--

0900180

Computer Skills*

3

0900096*

0900190

Digital Culture

3

--

0900185

Astronomy

3

--

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

* Or passing the placement test.

**Compulsory for Business and Finance Students.

***Not for Business and Finance

 

II.In order to fulfill the General Education Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs), AUM mandates that all undergraduate students complete 17 credit hours from one of the Categories listed below as part of the General Education Program.

 

Natural Science and Laboratory in Basic or Applied Sciences:

Successful completion of the General Education (GE) courses in natural sciences and laboratory sessions in basic or applied sciences provide students with the ability to comprehend and explain natural phenomena through experimentation, logical reasoning, and observation. Upon fulfilling this requirement, students will be able to:

  • Explain fundamental concepts in natural sciences.
  • Apply scientific methodologies in the resolution of complex problems related to natural phenomena.

Course  No.

Course Name

Credit Hours

Prerequisite

0904101

General Physics 1

3

 

0904102

General Physics 2

3

0904101

0904100

Descriptive Physics ( for non-science major)

3

 

0902100

Chemistry of Everyday Life ( for non-science major)

3

 

0903100

Quantitative Reasoning in Math ( for non-science major)

3

 

0201100

Biology of the Living ( for non-science major)

3

 

0902112

Organic Chemistry for Life Sciences

3

 

0902111

Organic Chemistry for Health Sciences

3

 

0902101

General Chemistry

3

 

0201101

General Biology 1

3

 

0201331

Microbiology

3

0201102 or concurrent  0202251

0201241

Biochemistry

3

0902112

0904107

General Physics 1 Lab

1

0904101

0904108

General Physics 2 Lab

1

0904107 or concurrent 0904102

0902113

Organic Chemistry Lab. for Life Sciences

1

0902112

0902107

General Chemistry Lab

1

0902101

0304156

Analytical Chemistry Lab

1

 

0304150

Analytical Chemistry

2

 

0201332

Basic Microbiology Lab

1

0201331

0301237

Biochemistry Lab

1

 

0201107

General Biology 1 Lab

1

 

0303111

Fundamentals of Nutrition

3

0201101

 

Quantitative and Mathematical Literacy:

Upon completion of the quantitative literacy courses offered by GE, students will possess the ability to recognize, assess, and tackle problems that arise in common situations. These courses provide the necessary skills and knowledge for students to excel in quantitative analysis.

Course  No.

Course Name

Credit Hours

Prerequisite

0900213

Technical Writing and Documentation

3

 

0702302

Academic Writing

3

0702107

0401121

Programing Fundamentals

3

 

0401120

Programing Fundamentals Lab

1

 

0402213

Linear Algebra

3

 

0903381

Numerical Analysis

3

0903102

0903281

Probability and Statistics

3

0903102

0903182

Statistics for Business

3

 

0903105

Mathematics and Biostatistics

3

 

0903103

Mathematics for Business

3

 

0903101

Calculus 1

3

 

0903102

Calculus 2

3

0903101

 

Social and Economic Sciences:

The category of GE courses available here provides students with the opportunity to scrutinize cultural and societal issues, apply empirical analyses, and engage in ethical critiques. Upon fulfilling this requirement, students will have the ability to:

  • Assess human behavior concerning issues pertaining to politics, economics, culture, society, and organizations.
  • Conduct ethical analyses of relevant issues.

Course  No.

Course Name

Credit Hours

Prerequisite

0900114

Civilization and Thought

3

-

0704101

Introduction to Mass Communication

3

-

0703251

Culture and Globalization

3

-

0506151

Fundamentals of Human Resources Management

3

 

0505103

Macroeconomics

3

 

0505102

Microeconomics

3

 

0505101

Principles of Risk Management

3

 

0504101

Principles of Marketing

3

 

0503101

Principles of Finance

3

 

0502101

Principles of Management

3

 

0501101

Principles of Accounting

3

 

 

Arts and Humanities:

The courses within this category of GE courses introduce students to a broad range of cultural, linguistic, artistic, and historical perspectives. By fulfilling this requirement, students will develop the skills needed to scrutinize and assess works in literature, history, arts, and linguistics.

Course  No.

Course Name

Credit Hours

Prerequisite

0609210

Design History and Theory

3

 

0702132

English for Business

3

-

0702107

Paragraph and Essay Writing

3

-

0702105

Reading Comprehension

3

-

0702104

Study Skills

3

-

0702103

Listening and Speaking

3

-

0702005

Italian /European language 1

3

-

0702006

Italian /European language 2

3

0702005

0609136

3D Drawing and Perspectives

3

 

0609121

Design Methods and Creative Thinking

3

 

0609120

Drawing and Rendering Techniques

3

 

0608225

Digital Photography and Imaging

3

 

0608220

Color Theory and Applications 1

3

 

0608211

Introduction and History of Visual Communication

3

 

0608130

Free-Hand Drawing

3

 

0608125

Introduction to Computer Graphics and Illustration

3

 

0606211

History of Architecture and Art

3

 

0606131

Technical Drawing

3

 

 

Career Plan

Architecture is one of the ways we define our communities, our values, and sometimes even ourselves. The Architecture program at AUM is designed to mold students into the future definers of these multifaceted identities, and become the minds behind the well-designed and imaginative communities we will inhabit for generations to come. Through the program, students will be walked through a holistic and interdisciplinary curriculum which works both practical and creative aspects of the field. Students will obtain an extensive knowledge of the history of architecture; as well familiarize themselves with the inner-workings of structure, building processes, and building components and methods. By applying this theoretical information, and by developing skills in specific target-based software, students will learn how to take their abstract, imaginative ideas and draft them into practical, functional, and innovative designs. Our Architecture graduates are determined problem solvers, creators, team players, and collaborators who are known for upholding ethics and working in accordance with legal codes and standards. An Architecture degree from AUM opens up job opportunities in design, technical, interior, and landscape architecture, as well as in urban planning, product and graphic design, education, and more.

In 2019, two of our architecture students – Nourhan Abyachi and Nadeem Ghattas – participated in the regionally-held Isustain Awards. Nadeem excelled, placing first out of 64 participants, while Nourhan made AUM proud by receiving an honorable mention. Nourhan also competed in the Jordanian engineering Association graduation projects competition and placed third out of the 100+ projects that were submitted. 

Study Plans
/sites/default/files/2023-06/final_dvc_new_plan_1.pdf
Guidance Plan
/sites/default/files/2023-06/multimedia_guidance_plans.pdf
/sites/default/files/2023-06/3d_animation_guidance_plans.pdf
/sites/default/files/2023-06/graphic_design_guidance_plans.pdf
/sites/default/files/2023-06/film_making_guidance_plans.pdf
Course Description
/sites/default/files/2022-11/Interior_Design_COURSE_DESCRIPTIONS.pdf
Intended Learning Outcomes
/sites/default/files/2023-05/ILO.pdf
Name
Design and Visual Communication
General Education

General Education Program

Department of Basic Science & Humanities

Introduction

The department of Basic Science and Humanities is a multidisciplinary unit that serves freshman students from different faculties at AUM. The department fosters the General Education Program (GEP) at AUM, which is not a degree program. Students at AUM must complete a total of 40 credit hours from the university’s general education requirements courses to graduate from their academic programs. All students must take 23 credit hours from outside their major and the remaining 17 credit hours from either their major’s general education elective courses or other departments general elective courses. GEP broadens students’ knowledge, and technical skills, and promotes social awareness through general education and career- focused courses. It provides strong education and learning environment, which enables the students to enter all areas of their profession upon graduation and to adapt to changes that may occur during professional life. Students will be conversant with wide range of topics relating to the natural sciences, be able to communicate effectively, and appreciate the scientist's professional and social role. The faculty tries to foster a learning environment enhanced by faculty who encourage leadership, independence, self- respect, promotion of justice, and compassion in students. This is dependent on a sound scientific knowledge base, well-developed expertise, critical thinking capabilities, moral reasoning, and communication skills.

 

Vision

The General Educational Program (GEP) strives to provide a dynamic integration of the liberal arts & sciences and technology for personal and professional development consistent with the university’s vision. The faculty commits itself to utilize wisdom and science for a better world.

 

Mission

The General Educational Program (GEP) supplements students’ professional respective fields to enhance their inquiry and acquisition knowledge in multidisciplinary areas. GEP compliments university mission by helping students to move forward with a collaborative initiative to achieve excellence and promotes knowledge in rewarding and inspiring learning and research environment to develop leadership qualities relevant to the 21st century and beyond.

 

The American University of Madaba graduates will have the following Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs):

 

PLO1: Rational and Practical Skills

Intellectual and communicative skills are needed to succeed in the academic environment and to address globally complex challenges. This includes written and oral communication skills and quantitative and qualitative reasoning for complex and refined arguments.

PLO2: Civic and Global Leadership

Recognize the diversity of different societies, locally and internationally, in terms of gender, race, religion, ethnicity, and age, and demonstrate the skills and knowledge gained to lead, recognize, apply and establish effective and useful interactions in crisis.

 

PLO3: Knowledge of Human Cultures

Knowledge from humanities, environmental, social sciences, and arts to better understand of ecology.

 

PLO4: Understanding of the Physical and Natural World (STEM Skills)

Creativity, Knowledge, and skills learned from Natural Science (Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics) in order to develop an interdisciplinary, diverse, and applied approach to the natural environment and an understanding of scientific reasoning and integration latest technology.

 

General Education List of Competencies (LoC’s) which achieve General Education PLOs

 

Knowledge

 

A1. Understanding essential facts in related topics.

 

A2. Comprehend basic concepts in related fields and their applications.

 

A3. Introducing and relating principles and theories.

 

A4. Clarifying sciences and humanities terminology in related fields.

 

Practical Skills

 

B1. Enhance oral, written and communication skills.

 

B2. Applying creative and critical skills.

 

B3. Develop interpersonal skills.

 

B4. Use of a Learning Management System (LMS) in the learning process to create and deliver content and monitor student participation and assessment.

 

 

 

 

Thinking Skills

 

C1. Enhance computer skills to solve and apply theoretical concepts in real life.

 

C2. Recognize, analyze, and apply quantitative and qualitative concepts in real-life models.

 

C3. Understand scientific reasoning for different problems and concepts.

 

Other Skills

 

D1. Promote critical thinking in solving and applying problems and concepts.

 

D2. Intellectual and independent creativity in reasoning learning natural sciences topics.

 

D3. Recognize and apply effective and useful interaction in complex problems.

 

 

Degree Requirements

 

General Education Curriculum Courses

 

  1.   I. To achieve the General Education Program Outcomes (PLOs), all AUM undergraduate students are required to take 23 credit hours from the following categories:
  1.   A. Remedial Requirements (0 Credit Hours):

Placement tests in English, Arabic, and Computer are mandatory for all students. In the event of a failure in any of these tests, students will be expected to enroll in the corresponding remedial course, which are 900099 for English, 900097 for Arabic, and 900096 for Computer.

  1.   B. University Compulsory General Education Courses Requirements: 14 Credit Hours

Course  No

Course Name

Credit Hours

Prerequisite

0900120

Arabic Communication Skills (1)

3

0900097*

0900130

English Communication Skills (1)

3

0900099*

0900131

English Communication Skills (2)

3

0900130

0900111

Military Science

3

--

0900122

Entrepreneurship and Innovation

1

--

0900123

Leadership and social responsibility

1

--

 

  1.   C. University Elective General Education Elective Courses Requirements: 9 Credit Hours
  1.   1. Humanities: 3 Credit Hours

Course  No.

Course Name

Credit Hours

Prerequisite

0900113

Interpersonal and Intercultural Communication

3

--

0900117

Civic Awareness

3

--

0900140

Appreciation of Art

3

--

0900141

Appreciation of Music

3

--

0900124

Human Rights

3

--

0900102

Sports

3

--

0900118

Cultural Development

3

--

2.Social and Economic Sciences: 3 Credit Hours

Course  No.

Course Name

Credit Hours

Prerequisite

0900114

Civilization and Thought

3

--

0900115

Social Ethics**

3

--

0900150

Introduction to Economics***

3

--

0900106

General Statistics

3

--

0900133

Research Methodology

3

--

  1.   3. Natural Science and Technology: 3 Credit Hours

 

Course  No.

Course Name

Credit Hours

Prerequisite

0900116

Bio-Ethics

3

--

0900172

Development  and Environment

3

--

0900171

Science and Society

3

--

0900180

Computer Skills*

3

0900096*

0900190

Digital Culture

3

--

0900185

Astronomy

3

--

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

* Or passing the placement test.

**Compulsory for Business and Finance Students.

***Not for Business and Finance

 

II.In order to fulfill the General Education Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs), AUM mandates that all undergraduate students complete 17 credit hours from one of the Categories listed below as part of the General Education Program.

 

Natural Science and Laboratory in Basic or Applied Sciences:

Successful completion of the General Education (GE) courses in natural sciences and laboratory sessions in basic or applied sciences provide students with the ability to comprehend and explain natural phenomena through experimentation, logical reasoning, and observation. Upon fulfilling this requirement, students will be able to:

  • Explain fundamental concepts in natural sciences.
  • Apply scientific methodologies in the resolution of complex problems related to natural phenomena.

Course  No.

Course Name

Credit Hours

Prerequisite

0904101

General Physics 1

3

 

0904102

General Physics 2

3

0904101

0904100

Descriptive Physics ( for non-science major)

3

 

0902100

Chemistry of Everyday Life ( for non-science major)

3

 

0903100

Quantitative Reasoning in Math ( for non-science major)

3

 

0201100

Biology of the Living ( for non-science major)

3

 

0902112

Organic Chemistry for Life Sciences

3

 

0902111

Organic Chemistry for Health Sciences

3

 

0902101

General Chemistry

3

 

0201101

General Biology 1

3

 

0201331

Microbiology

3

0201102 or concurrent  0202251

0201241

Biochemistry

3

0902112

0904107

General Physics 1 Lab

1

0904101

0904108

General Physics 2 Lab

1

0904107 or concurrent 0904102

0902113

Organic Chemistry Lab. for Life Sciences

1

0902112

0902107

General Chemistry Lab

1

0902101

0304156

Analytical Chemistry Lab

1

 

0304150

Analytical Chemistry

2

 

0201332

Basic Microbiology Lab

1

0201331

0301237

Biochemistry Lab

1

 

0201107

General Biology 1 Lab

1

 

0303111

Fundamentals of Nutrition

3

0201101

 

Quantitative and Mathematical Literacy:

Upon completion of the quantitative literacy courses offered by GE, students will possess the ability to recognize, assess, and tackle problems that arise in common situations. These courses provide the necessary skills and knowledge for students to excel in quantitative analysis.

Course  No.

Course Name

Credit Hours

Prerequisite

0900213

Technical Writing and Documentation

3

 

0702302

Academic Writing

3

0702107

0401121

Programing Fundamentals

3

 

0401120

Programing Fundamentals Lab

1

 

0402213

Linear Algebra

3

 

0903381

Numerical Analysis

3

0903102

0903281

Probability and Statistics

3

0903102

0903182

Statistics for Business

3

 

0903105

Mathematics and Biostatistics

3

 

0903103

Mathematics for Business

3

 

0903101

Calculus 1

3

 

0903102

Calculus 2

3

0903101

 

Social and Economic Sciences:

The category of GE courses available here provides students with the opportunity to scrutinize cultural and societal issues, apply empirical analyses, and engage in ethical critiques. Upon fulfilling this requirement, students will have the ability to:

  • Assess human behavior concerning issues pertaining to politics, economics, culture, society, and organizations.
  • Conduct ethical analyses of relevant issues.

Course  No.

Course Name

Credit Hours

Prerequisite

0900114

Civilization and Thought

3

-

0704101

Introduction to Mass Communication

3

-

0703251

Culture and Globalization

3

-

0506151

Fundamentals of Human Resources Management

3

 

0505103

Macroeconomics

3

 

0505102

Microeconomics

3

 

0505101

Principles of Risk Management

3

 

0504101

Principles of Marketing

3

 

0503101

Principles of Finance

3

 

0502101

Principles of Management

3

 

0501101

Principles of Accounting

3

 

 

Arts and Humanities:

The courses within this category of GE courses introduce students to a broad range of cultural, linguistic, artistic, and historical perspectives. By fulfilling this requirement, students will develop the skills needed to scrutinize and assess works in literature, history, arts, and linguistics.

Course  No.

Course Name

Credit Hours

Prerequisite

0609210

Design History and Theory

3

 

0702132

English for Business

3

-

0702107

Paragraph and Essay Writing

3

-

0702105

Reading Comprehension

3

-

0702104

Study Skills

3

-

0702103

Listening and Speaking

3

-

0702005

Italian /European language 1

3

-

0702006

Italian /European language 2

3

0702005

0609136

3D Drawing and Perspectives

3

 

0609121

Design Methods and Creative Thinking

3

 

0609120

Drawing and Rendering Techniques

3

 

0608225

Digital Photography and Imaging

3

 

0608220

Color Theory and Applications 1

3

 

0608211

Introduction and History of Visual Communication

3

 

0608130

Free-Hand Drawing

3

 

0608125

Introduction to Computer Graphics and Illustration

3

 

0606211

History of Architecture and Art

3

 

0606131

Technical Drawing

3

 

 

Career Plan

This newly-offered program is a response to an ever-increasing digital culture. Throughout the program, students will develop the creative capabilities, technical skills, and cultural and community engagement they need to develop innovative and effective solutions to solve the problems of contemporary, digitally native communities. Through the Design and Visual Communication program at AUM, students will follow an all-encompassing curriculum which will familiarize them with multimedia such as images, video, audio and music, which will allow them to effectively communicate their ideas and passions, help to provide services, and better everyday life through quality visual art and design. Career opportunities for Design and Visual Communication students only increase as society becomes more dependent on and engaged in the digital world, and graduates from AUM open themselves up to careers in network design applications, video game design, digital animation and filmmaking, audio effects, media production, graphic design, and much more.

Study Plans
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Guidance Plan
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Course Description
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Intended Learning Outcomes
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Name
Design and Applied Arts (DAA)
General Education

General Education Program

Department of Basic Science & Humanities

Introduction

The department of Basic Science and Humanities is a multidisciplinary unit that serves freshman students from different faculties at AUM. The department fosters the General Education Program (GEP) at AUM, which is not a degree program. Students at AUM must complete a total of 40 credit hours from the university’s general education requirements courses to graduate from their academic programs. All students must take 23 credit hours from outside their major and the remaining 17 credit hours from either their major’s general education elective courses or other departments general elective courses. GEP broadens students’ knowledge, and technical skills, and promotes social awareness through general education and career- focused courses. It provides strong education and learning environment, which enables the students to enter all areas of their profession upon graduation and to adapt to changes that may occur during professional life. Students will be conversant with wide range of topics relating to the natural sciences, be able to communicate effectively, and appreciate the scientist's professional and social role. The faculty tries to foster a learning environment enhanced by faculty who encourage leadership, independence, self- respect, promotion of justice, and compassion in students. This is dependent on a sound scientific knowledge base, well-developed expertise, critical thinking capabilities, moral reasoning, and communication skills.

 

Vision

The General Educational Program (GEP) strives to provide a dynamic integration of the liberal arts & sciences and technology for personal and professional development consistent with the university’s vision. The faculty commits itself to utilize wisdom and science for a better world.

 

Mission

The General Educational Program (GEP) supplements students’ professional respective fields to enhance their inquiry and acquisition knowledge in multidisciplinary areas. GEP compliments university mission by helping students to move forward with a collaborative initiative to achieve excellence and promotes knowledge in rewarding and inspiring learning and research environment to develop leadership qualities relevant to the 21st century and beyond.

 

The American University of Madaba graduates will have the following Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs):

 

PLO1: Rational and Practical Skills

Intellectual and communicative skills are needed to succeed in the academic environment and to address globally complex challenges. This includes written and oral communication skills and quantitative and qualitative reasoning for complex and refined arguments.

PLO2: Civic and Global Leadership

Recognize the diversity of different societies, locally and internationally, in terms of gender, race, religion, ethnicity, and age, and demonstrate the skills and knowledge gained to lead, recognize, apply and establish effective and useful interactions in crisis.

 

PLO3: Knowledge of Human Cultures

Knowledge from humanities, environmental, social sciences, and arts to better understand of ecology.

 

PLO4: Understanding of the Physical and Natural World (STEM Skills)

Creativity, Knowledge, and skills learned from Natural Science (Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics) in order to develop an interdisciplinary, diverse, and applied approach to the natural environment and an understanding of scientific reasoning and integration latest technology.

 

General Education List of Competencies (LoC’s) which achieve General Education PLOs

 

Knowledge

 

A1. Understanding essential facts in related topics.

 

A2. Comprehend basic concepts in related fields and their applications.

 

A3. Introducing and relating principles and theories.

 

A4. Clarifying sciences and humanities terminology in related fields.

 

Practical Skills

 

B1. Enhance oral, written and communication skills.

 

B2. Applying creative and critical skills.

 

B3. Develop interpersonal skills.

 

B4. Use of a Learning Management System (LMS) in the learning process to create and deliver content and monitor student participation and assessment.

 

 

 

 

Thinking Skills

 

C1. Enhance computer skills to solve and apply theoretical concepts in real life.

 

C2. Recognize, analyze, and apply quantitative and qualitative concepts in real-life models.

 

C3. Understand scientific reasoning for different problems and concepts.

 

Other Skills

 

D1. Promote critical thinking in solving and applying problems and concepts.

 

D2. Intellectual and independent creativity in reasoning learning natural sciences topics.

 

D3. Recognize and apply effective and useful interaction in complex problems.

 

 

Degree Requirements

 

General Education Curriculum Courses

 

  1.   I. To achieve the General Education Program Outcomes (PLOs), all AUM undergraduate students are required to take 23 credit hours from the following categories:
  1.   A. Remedial Requirements (0 Credit Hours):

Placement tests in English, Arabic, and Computer are mandatory for all students. In the event of a failure in any of these tests, students will be expected to enroll in the corresponding remedial course, which are 900099 for English, 900097 for Arabic, and 900096 for Computer.

  1.   B. University Compulsory General Education Courses Requirements: 14 Credit Hours

Course  No

Course Name

Credit Hours

Prerequisite

0900120

Arabic Communication Skills (1)

3

0900097*

0900130

English Communication Skills (1)

3

0900099*

0900131

English Communication Skills (2)

3

0900130

0900111

Military Science

3

--

0900122

Entrepreneurship and Innovation

1

--

0900123

Leadership and social responsibility

1

--

 

  1.   C. University Elective General Education Elective Courses Requirements: 9 Credit Hours
  1.   1. Humanities: 3 Credit Hours

Course  No.

Course Name

Credit Hours

Prerequisite

0900113

Interpersonal and Intercultural Communication

3

--

0900117

Civic Awareness

3

--

0900140

Appreciation of Art

3

--

0900141

Appreciation of Music

3

--

0900124

Human Rights

3

--

0900102

Sports

3

--

0900118

Cultural Development

3

--

2.Social and Economic Sciences: 3 Credit Hours

Course  No.

Course Name

Credit Hours

Prerequisite

0900114

Civilization and Thought

3

--

0900115

Social Ethics**

3

--

0900150

Introduction to Economics***

3

--

0900106

General Statistics

3

--

0900133

Research Methodology

3

--

  1.   3. Natural Science and Technology: 3 Credit Hours

 

Course  No.

Course Name

Credit Hours

Prerequisite

0900116

Bio-Ethics

3

--

0900172

Development  and Environment

3

--

0900171

Science and Society

3

--

0900180

Computer Skills*

3

0900096*

0900190

Digital Culture

3

--

0900185

Astronomy

3

--

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

* Or passing the placement test.

**Compulsory for Business and Finance Students.

***Not for Business and Finance

 

II.In order to fulfill the General Education Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs), AUM mandates that all undergraduate students complete 17 credit hours from one of the Categories listed below as part of the General Education Program.

 

Natural Science and Laboratory in Basic or Applied Sciences:

Successful completion of the General Education (GE) courses in natural sciences and laboratory sessions in basic or applied sciences provide students with the ability to comprehend and explain natural phenomena through experimentation, logical reasoning, and observation. Upon fulfilling this requirement, students will be able to:

  • Explain fundamental concepts in natural sciences.
  • Apply scientific methodologies in the resolution of complex problems related to natural phenomena.

Course  No.

Course Name

Credit Hours

Prerequisite

0904101

General Physics 1

3

 

0904102

General Physics 2

3

0904101

0904100

Descriptive Physics ( for non-science major)

3

 

0902100

Chemistry of Everyday Life ( for non-science major)

3

 

0903100

Quantitative Reasoning in Math ( for non-science major)

3

 

0201100

Biology of the Living ( for non-science major)

3

 

0902112

Organic Chemistry for Life Sciences

3

 

0902111

Organic Chemistry for Health Sciences

3

 

0902101

General Chemistry

3

 

0201101

General Biology 1

3

 

0201331

Microbiology

3

0201102 or concurrent  0202251

0201241

Biochemistry

3

0902112

0904107

General Physics 1 Lab

1

0904101

0904108

General Physics 2 Lab

1

0904107 or concurrent 0904102

0902113

Organic Chemistry Lab. for Life Sciences

1

0902112

0902107

General Chemistry Lab

1

0902101

0304156

Analytical Chemistry Lab

1

 

0304150

Analytical Chemistry

2

 

0201332

Basic Microbiology Lab

1

0201331

0301237

Biochemistry Lab

1

 

0201107

General Biology 1 Lab

1

 

0303111

Fundamentals of Nutrition

3

0201101

 

Quantitative and Mathematical Literacy:

Upon completion of the quantitative literacy courses offered by GE, students will possess the ability to recognize, assess, and tackle problems that arise in common situations. These courses provide the necessary skills and knowledge for students to excel in quantitative analysis.

Course  No.

Course Name

Credit Hours

Prerequisite

0900213

Technical Writing and Documentation

3

 

0702302

Academic Writing

3

0702107

0401121

Programing Fundamentals

3

 

0401120

Programing Fundamentals Lab

1

 

0402213

Linear Algebra

3

 

0903381

Numerical Analysis

3

0903102

0903281

Probability and Statistics

3

0903102

0903182

Statistics for Business

3

 

0903105

Mathematics and Biostatistics

3

 

0903103

Mathematics for Business

3

 

0903101

Calculus 1

3

 

0903102

Calculus 2

3

0903101

 

Social and Economic Sciences:

The category of GE courses available here provides students with the opportunity to scrutinize cultural and societal issues, apply empirical analyses, and engage in ethical critiques. Upon fulfilling this requirement, students will have the ability to:

  • Assess human behavior concerning issues pertaining to politics, economics, culture, society, and organizations.
  • Conduct ethical analyses of relevant issues.

Course  No.

Course Name

Credit Hours

Prerequisite

0900114

Civilization and Thought

3

-

0704101

Introduction to Mass Communication

3

-

0703251

Culture and Globalization

3

-

0506151

Fundamentals of Human Resources Management

3

 

0505103

Macroeconomics

3

 

0505102

Microeconomics

3

 

0505101

Principles of Risk Management

3

 

0504101

Principles of Marketing

3

 

0503101

Principles of Finance

3

 

0502101

Principles of Management

3

 

0501101

Principles of Accounting

3

 

 

Arts and Humanities:

The courses within this category of GE courses introduce students to a broad range of cultural, linguistic, artistic, and historical perspectives. By fulfilling this requirement, students will develop the skills needed to scrutinize and assess works in literature, history, arts, and linguistics.

Course  No.

Course Name

Credit Hours

Prerequisite

0609210

Design History and Theory

3

 

0702132

English for Business

3

-

0702107

Paragraph and Essay Writing

3

-

0702105

Reading Comprehension

3

-

0702104

Study Skills

3

-

0702103

Listening and Speaking

3

-

0702005

Italian /European language 1

3

-

0702006

Italian /European language 2

3

0702005

0609136

3D Drawing and Perspectives

3

 

0609121

Design Methods and Creative Thinking

3

 

0609120

Drawing and Rendering Techniques

3

 

0608225

Digital Photography and Imaging

3

 

0608220

Color Theory and Applications 1

3

 

0608211

Introduction and History of Visual Communication

3

 

0608130

Free-Hand Drawing

3

 

0608125

Introduction to Computer Graphics and Illustration

3

 

0606211

History of Architecture and Art

3

 

0606131

Technical Drawing

3

 

 

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Facilities and Labs

- PC labI (20 PC computers), Department of Architecture.

- IMAC lab (20 IMAC computers),  Faculty of Architecture and Design.

- PC labII (20 PC computers), Department of Graphic Design and Visual Communication.

- PC labIII (20 PC computers), Department of Design & Applied Arts.

- Photography Lab, Faculty of Architecture and Design

- Free Hand Drawings Studio, Faculty of Architecture and Design

- Color Applications Studio, Faculty of Architecture and Design.

- Model making lab, Department of Architecture and Design.

- Silk screen lab,  Faculty of Architecture and Design.

- 6 Design studios, Faculty of Architecture and Design.

- Workshops.

Faculty ID
architecture_design
Description

 

With the adoption of modern curricula, the Faculty of Architecture & Design provides an education opportunity that focuses on built environment, graphic design and visual communication, interior design, architecture and product/service design.

 

  • Architecture Program :


The Architecture program at AUM is designed to mold students into the future definers of these multifaceted identities, and become the minds behind the well-designed and imaginative communities we will inhabit for generations to come. Our Architecture graduates are determined problem solvers, creators, team players, and collaborators who are known for upholding ethics and working in accordance with legal codes and standards. An Architecture degree from AUM opens up job opportunities in design, technical, interior, and landscape architecture, as well as in urban planning, product and graphic design, education.