Faculty of Information Technology

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Welcome to the Faculty of Information Technology. As the Dean, I am delighted to welcome our future innovators and leaders in this dynamic and constantly changing field. The digital era is here, reshaping every aspect of our lives and speeding up our move into a digital-centric world. This transition highlights the crucial role of IT in the public and private sectors, pushing us towards a more interconnected and effective society.

 

At our Faculty, we are committed to preparing the next generation of IT professionals---those who will lead and define the future of digital transformation, both locally and globally.  Our mission is to equip you with the skills to contribute significantly to a smart society. We achieve this through a curriculum that perfectly marries theoretical knowledge with practical application, fostering innovation at every step.

 

Our Carefully designed study plans, aligned with international standards and industry demands, guarantee a thorough educational experience. Presently, we provide three advanced BSc programs: Computer Science, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, and Cybersecurity. Every program is crafted to push and broaden your skills, readying you for the vibrant IT landscape.

 

I invite you to join us on this journey to shape the future of technology and society. Welcome to IT, where technology is integrated with life for a better human experience.

 

 

 Dr. Ahmad Ababneh

Acting Dean of Faculty of Information Technology

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Vision & Mission

Vision
Faculty of information technology will be a leading institution in research and quality of graduates both regionally and internationally. It will advance both teaching and learning to become a distinguished source of creativity and innovative ideas.

 

Mission

The faculty of information technology is committed to servicing the community by preparing its students to be future leaders and major contributors to the welfare of their community. The principal goal of our mission therefore is twofold. First, equip our students with highest qualifications to be highly engaged in leading their community to the best. Second, excel in research and innovation to reflect the latest advancements and trends in information technology. All this is provided with a maximum adherence to the academic integrity, ethics, and honesty.

Faculty Members
Title
Dean of Faculty of Science
Title
Department of Computer Science
Title
Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
Title
Cybersecurity
Departments
Study Plans
/sites/default/files/2023-05/Computer%20Science%20Study%20Plan%2016-May-2023.pdf
Guidance Plan
/sites/default/files/2023-03/Computer%20Science%20Guidance%20Plan22.pdf
Course Description
/sites/default/files/2023-05/Course-Description-CS.pdf
Intended Learning Outcomes
/sites/default/files/2023-05/Learning%20%20Outcomes%20%20CS.pdf
Name
Computer Science
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

Computer Science sits at the core of our technology-dependent world. It is the people in this field who are responsible for the development of the software we use in our daily lives, solving modern-day problems with modern-day solutions. The Computer Science program at AUM will walk students through all the technical skills they need in order to become modern-day problem solvers. Through the program, students will become familiar with the inner-workings of computers from organization and architecture, to different types of operating systems. They will become comfortable working with algorithmic concepts, determining their computability, efficiency and resource usage. They will also demonstrate understanding of various computer programming language concepts, and apply them to develop sophisticated software systems. AUM Computer Science graduates are equipped with outstanding practical skills that allow them to use contemporary tools and techniques to construct software that better lives in communities far and wide, and open themselves up to career opportunities in a diverse array of design and programming-based fields, as well as in administration, education, engineering, and hardware and software maintenance. They are team-players, excellent communicators, and are trained to work within a professional and ethical framework that highlights the awareness and deep understanding they possess of the societal impact their work can have in an ever-increasingly technologically dependent world.

Computer Science graduates from AUM have gone on to achieve incredible things. For instance, Sari Lakkas was top of his class in 2015 and is now also a top student in his master’s program in Canada; Anas Ibrahim, who was top of his class when he graduated in 2017, is now a project manager at 004 Intl. in Qatar; Yara Maomani, who graduated in 2016, is now working at Microsoft Jordan; Anas Al- Zghoul, who also began as a developer at Microsoft, is now a software engineer at Scholastic. These are just some of the success stories emerging from the Computer Science department, and we are confident that there are countless more to come.

Study Plans
/sites/default/files/2023-05/Data%20Science%20Study%20Plan.pdf
Guidance Plan
/sites/default/files/2023-03/Data%20Science%20Guidance%20Plan%20310522.pdf
Course Description
/sites/default/files/2023-05/DS-course%20description.pdf
Intended Learning Outcomes
/sites/default/files/2022-11/Data_Science_ilos.pdf
Name
Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
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 a rising interest and demand in the field of data and artificial intelligence. Data is becoming one of the greatest commodities of modern society, and students who choose this program at AUM will be equipped with all the skills they need to contribute positively to this exciting and quickly-developing field. Through the program, students will use cutting-edge tools and technologies, apply the scientific method, and design and create algorithms in order to extract valuable knowledge, information, and wisdom from structured and unstructured data – or ‘Big Data’. choosing to study Data Science and Artificial Intelligence at AUM, students set themselves up to becoming revolutionary movers in the IT world, opening themselves up to career opportunities in data engineering, analysis, and mining, as well as positions in computer programming and business intelligence.

Study Plans
/sites/default/files/2023-05/Cyber%20security%20study-plan.pdf
Guidance Plan
/sites/default/files/2023-03/Cybersecurity%20Guidance%20Plan-%20revised%20version.pdf
Course Description
/sites/default/files/2023-05/Cyber%20Security-course%20description.pdf
Intended Learning Outcomes
/sites/default/files/2023-01/CybersecurityPLO.pdf
Name
Cybersecurity
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
  • Lab SA-G03: (20 PCs)
  • Lab SA-G11: (22 PCs)
  • Lab SA-F11: (20 PCs)
  • Research and & Innovation Lab: (10 PCs, 2 Data show, 2 colored printer, 5 Laptops)
Faculty ID
information_technology
Description

 

The Faculty offers a range of recognized undergraduate degree programs in Information Technology. All the academic programs are designed to professionals to local and international job markets in the fields of programming, data analytics, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.

 

  • Computer Science Program :


Computer Science sits at the core of our technology-dependent world. This program will walk students through all the technical skills they need in order to become modern-day problem solvers. Students will also demonstrate understanding of various computer programming language concepts, and apply them to develop sophisticated software systems. AUM Computer Science graduates are team-players, excellent communicators, and are trained to work within professional and ethical frameworks that highlight the awareness and deep understanding they possess of the societal impact their work can have in an ever-increasingly technologically dependent world. 

 

  • Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Program :


This program is a response to a rising interest and demand in the field of data and artificial intelligence. Data is becoming one of the greatest commodities of modern society, and students who choose this program at AUM will use cutting-edge tools and technologies, apply the scientific method, and design and create algorithms in order to extract valuable knowledge, information, and wisdom from structured and unstructured data – or ‘Big Data’. Our graduates will become revolutionary movers in the IT world, opening themselves up to career opportunities in data engineering, analysis, and mining, as well as positions in computer programming and business intelligence.

 

  • Cyber Security Program :


This program is a response to a rising interest in computer and data security. Students will learn to plan and carry out security measures to protect an organization’s computer networks and systems and begin an exciting career in the expanding world of cybersecurity. Our graduates will be prepared for a cybersecurity career with the responsibility to protect their employer’s information assets, detecting and preventing cyber-attacks, monitoring network activity to prevent internal attacks, encryption techniques, disasters and incident recovery, auditing and system testing.