Welcome to the Faculty of Architecture and Design (FAAD) at the American University of Madaba (AUM).
a community committed to the transformational potential of sustainable design and social responsibility. In alignment with AUM's mission to promote integrity, diversity, and meaningful education, our faculty is dedicated to cultivating design leaders prepared to tackle the challenges of a rapidly evolving world.
Our faculty comprises three innovative departments—Architecture, Applied Arts, and Digital Visual Communication—each committed to enhancing knowledge and skills that promote sustainable development and enable students to contextualize the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) within their disciplines. By integrating rigorous curriculum, industry collaborations, and experiential learning, we guarantee our students are adept at producing designs that harmonize innovation with environmental stewardship.
In alignment with AUM’s aspiration to achieve global recognition for its comprehensive education, we prioritize sustainable design concepts that account for environmental, social, and economic aspects. Our curriculum incorporates sustainability to provide students with a profound comprehension of how their efforts may foster a sustainable future. By emphasizing sustainable methods, ethical behavior, and cultural diversity, we prepare our students with the information and skills need to become catalysts for good change in their communities and beyond.
Join us in building a legacy that harmonizes creativity with accountability, ensuring each design embodies a dedication to sustainability and equity.
Welcome to the Faculty of Architecture and Design at AUM—your path to a sustainable and impactful career starts here!
Yours Sincerely,
Dr. Zayed Zeadat
Dean of the Faculty of Architecture and Design
Vision
To become a pioneer in the disciplines of Architecture and Design, while consistently
adhering to international and local processes and expertise that holistically incorporates
arts, sciences and technology, nurturing talent and refining processes for innovation and excellence.
Mission
To foster creative minds with a profound understanding of architecture and design, and cultivate graduates with a blend of theory, in alignment with the latest trends in technology, to promote continuous learning and contribute to the advancement of the field.
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:
- Master the skill of modem technology in theory and practice.
- Respect the professionalism in an ethical, systematic and comprehensive fashion.
- Contribute and linked the local market needs designers are expected to provide the service of scientific and professional creative socioeconomic needs.
- Attain the skills of modem design and professional practices for both private and public sectors.
- Encourages scientific research and communication with the industry and community services.
- Cultivate creativity and promotes scholarship to prepare its students for professional careers in the architecture and design.
- Emphasize critical thinking, problem solving, risk-taking and strong communication skills.
Degree Programs
- Design and Visual Communication (Bachelor of Arts in Design and Visual Communication) -140 CH.
- Design and Applied Arts (Bachelor of Arts in Design and Applied Arts) – 140 CH
- Interior Design (Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design) - 144 CH. (Ceased)
- Architecture (Bachelor of Science in Architecture) - 176 CH.
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
- I. To achieve the General Education Program Outcomes (PLOs), all AUM undergraduate students are required to take 23 credit hours from the following categories:
- 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.
- 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 |
-- |
- C. University Elective General Education Elective Courses Requirements: 9 Credit Hours
- 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 |
-- |
- 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 |
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.
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
- I. To achieve the General Education Program Outcomes (PLOs), all AUM undergraduate students are required to take 23 credit hours from the following categories:
- 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.
- 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 |
-- |
- C. University Elective General Education Elective Courses Requirements: 9 Credit Hours
- 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 |
-- |
- 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 |
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.
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
- I. To achieve the General Education Program Outcomes (PLOs), all AUM undergraduate students are required to take 23 credit hours from the following categories:
- 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.
- 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 |
-- |
- C. University Elective General Education Elective Courses Requirements: 9 Credit Hours
- 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 |
-- |
- 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 |
- 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.
- Sewing Workshop
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.