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College Requirements:
- Study Plans
- Course Descriptions
D
epartmental Sections including:
- Graduate Profile
- Program Structure
- Degree Title
- Study Plan
- Degree Requirements
- Course Descriptions
Vision Statement
Objectives:
Mission Statement
The College of Health Sciences at
the University of Sharjah prepares
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- Students who have joined the university at the beginning of academic year 2008/2009 are eligible
for a 50% discount in tuition fees,
including Intensive English Program (IEP), textbooks and dormitory fees (Double Deluxe category).
- Students who have joined the university at the beginning of academic year 2007/2008 are eligible
for a 75% discount in tuition fees,
including IEP, textbooks and dormitory fees (Double Deluxe category).
- Students who have joined the
university before academic year
2007/2008 are eligible for a 100%
discount in tuition fees, including
IEP, textbooks and dormitory fees
(Double Deluxe category).
Non UAE national applicants and
residents of the UAE:
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Course Title
Cr. Hrs.
Prerequisites Co-requisite
1430107
General Physics for Health Sciences
4
-
1426155
General Chemistry for Health Sciences
4
-
0504252
Biostatistics
0500150
Biology
4
-
Biology
(0500150)
General
Chemistry for
Health
Sciences
(1426155)
0500160
Human Anatomy and Physiology
4
0500161
Introduction to Health Sciences
2
Biology
(0500150)
-
0500450
Introduction to Research
3
Biostatistics
(0504252)
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The educational programs of the College of Health Sciences share a common first year study plan. This common year provides the opportunity
to learn basics and become familiar
with the different programs available to the students within the College. The students are encouraged
to take advantage of this opportunity
to become aware of the careers of
their future colleagues in the health
care team. This common first year
also offers students the opportunity
to examine their chosen program and
make a final commitment to that
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Course Descriptions*
College Compulsry
1430107 General Physics for Health
Sciences ( 3-3-0:4)
Prerequisite: None
Co-requisite: None
The contents of the course will focus
on introducing the basic principles of
physics with special focus on health
and medical problems. Moreover,
instructions of the topics will be
achieved through lectures, notes and
research papers. The course should
explain the following:Vectors and
Units, Kinematics Equations, Forces
and laws of Motion, Work and Energy,
Fluids, Temperature, Heat and Heat
Transfer ,Waves and Sound, Electric
Forces, Electric Fields and Electrical
Potential Energy, Electric Circuits,
Magnetic Forces and Magnetic Field.
The practical sessions of the course
focus on the application of the above
concepts.
1426155 General Chemistry for Health
Sciences ( 3-3-0:4)
Prerequisite: None
Co-requisite: Biology (0500150)
Topics in this course include: measurements in chemistry; atoms and
elements; nuclear radiation; compounds and their bonds; energy and
states of matter; chemical reactions;
chemical quantities; gases; solutions;
and acid and bases. The practical
sessions of the course focus on the
application of the above concepts.
0504252 Biostatistics
(3-0-0:3)
Prerequisite: None
Co-requisite: None
*All these Course Descriptions will not appear under the Course Description of each Department
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Course Title
Cr. Hrs.
Pre-requisite
Co-requisite
0501257
General Microbiology
Biology (0500150)
0501260
Biochemistry
0502265
Introduction to Radiology
0503253
Pathophysiology
0503261
0503262
Clinical Pharmacology
0503263
0503462
0504260
0504362
Biostatistics (0504252)
0505254
Anatomy (1)
0505265
Anatomy (2)
1426217
Organic Chemistry
1440163
Calculus for HS
0506362
0506352
0504250
0507250
Introduction to Nutrition
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Course Title
Cr. Hrs.
0501257
General Microbiology
0501260
Biochemistry
MLT
MDI
Nursing
HSA
PT
C
Basic Brdg
C
EH
CN4D
C Basic
E
Basic, Brdg
0502265
Introduction to Radiology
0503253
Pathophysiology
C
Basic Brdg
0503261
Pyschosocial Aspects in
Health professions
C
Basic Brdg
0503262
Clinical Pharmacology
C
Basic
0503263
C
Basic Brdg
0503462
C
Basic Brdg
0504260
Leadership and
Management in Health
Professions
C
Basic Brdg
0504362
Epidemiology and
Population Health
C
Basic Brdg
0505254
Anatomy (1)
0505265
Anatomy (2)
C
Basic
1426217
Organic Chemistry
1440163
Calculus for HS
0506362
0506352
0504250
Introduction to Health
Service Administration
0507250
Introduction to Nutrition
C
E
C
C
C
C
C
E
C
E
*All these course descriptions will not appear under the course descriptions of each department.
The course provided from this department
The course shared with this department
C : Compulsory Course
E : Elective Compulsory
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*All these Course Descriptions will not appear under the Course Description of each Department
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Department of Medical
Laboratory Technology
B.Sc. in Medical Laboratory
Technology : Graduate Profile
1. Knowledge & understanding:
1.1 Discuss basic life sciences processes pertinent to the field of
specialization (Hematology,
Microbiology .. etc)
1.2 Operate common lab equipment ranging from simple
pipetting to the operation
of available lab equipment
(e.g. cell counter)
1.3 Identify quality assurance
measures and participate in
performance improvement
activities in the clinical laboratory
2. Patient and population care:
2.1 Perform clinical laboratory tests commonly
encountered in a hospital
laboratory in the areas
of Clinical Chemistry,
Hematology/Hemostasis,
Immunohematology,
Immunology/Serology,
Microbiology,
Histopathology and, to a
lesser extent, Molecular
Diagnostics
2.2 Examine the acceptability of
patient samples for testing
and decide on which samples
to use or reject for particular
test(s)
2.3 Utilize controls and standards and the application of
QA/QC standards to assure
the accuracy and precision of
test results through
2.4 Periodically perform and
assess quality control results
in concerned labs and verify
test results
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6. Professionalism:
6.1 Recognize
applicable
regulations (MOH, DHA,
ADHA) and participate
in laboratory compliance
efforts
6.2 Use accreditation standards
(ASCP) and recognizes the
laboratorys role in meeting
these standards
6.3 Maintain emotions under
pressure and time constraints
in a socially acceptable
manner
6.4 Maintain
professional
attitude and composure in a
wide variety of situations
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Program Goals
The goals of the University of Sharjah
Medical Laboratory Technology
program are to:
1. Provide competent, professional,
and caring entry-level medical
laboratory technologists who
are capable of practicing and
furthering medical laboratory
sciences, while meeting healthcare
needs in the country and region.
2. Provide
an
appropriate
combination
of
theoretical
knowledge
and
clinical
experiences so that the students
will develop competency and the
skills needed to meet challenges
of the profession.
5.
Developed an appreciation
and understanding of the ethical
and social issues important to
the health sciences and Medical
Laboratory Technology.
6. Integrate and interpret laboratory data within the parameters of
accepted laboratory testing standards, demonstrate administrative skills, professionalism, and
knowledge of quality assurance,
laboratory education and resource
management.
7. Advocate for the safety of all
in the working environment by
following safety rules and regulations.
Degree Title:
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in
Medical Laboratory Technology
(MLT)
Program Structure
The program is designed to meet the
goals of the Department of Medical
Laboratory Technology. A student
undertaking this program should
complete a total of 134 credit hours
distributed as follows:
Elective (E)
Total
12
12
24
24
24
86
86
Total
122
12
134
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Degree Requirements
1. University Requirements: (24 credit hours)
(b) University elective courses (12 credit hours). Each student must successfully complete four courses of
university electives chosen from a list cited in this Catalog.
(i) one course must be selected from each domains 5,6+7 (totaling three courses, act).
2. C
ollege Requirements: (24 compulsory credit hours). The college compulsory courses are listed in the College
section of the Catalog:
3. Department Requirements: (86 credit hours).
Department compulsory courses (86 credit hours)
Course Title
Cr. Hrs.
Pre-requisite
Co-requisite
0501258
Molecular Genetics
Biology (0500150)
0501253
Medical Microbiology
Biology (0500150)
0501254
Histology
Biology (0500150)
0501260
Biochemistry
0501262
0501264
Histopathological Techniques
Histology (0501254)
0501265
Diagnostic Microbiology
0501372
Clinical Parasitology
Biology (0500150)
0501359
Biochemistry (0501260)
0501370
Hematology (1)
0501371
Phlebotomy Lab
0501362
0501363
Pathology
Histology (0501254)
0501364
0501365
Blood Banking
0501366
0501454
Practicum in Hematology
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Hematology
(1) (0501370)
0501451
Practicum in Microbiology
0501452
Practicum in Serology
0501453
0501460
Diagnostic Microbiology
(0501265)
Immunology and Serology
(0501262)
Histopathological Techniques
0501461
Practicum in Histopathology
0501462
0501463
Medical Virology
0501464
Medical Mycology
0501465
Student Project
1426217
Organic Chemistry
1440163
Calculus for HS
(0501264)
Introduction to Research
(0500450)
General Chemistry for Health
Sciences (1426155)
-
86
Course Title
Arabic Languages
English for Medical
Sciences
Advising and Guidance
Biology
Introduction to Health
Sciences
General Chemistry for
Health Sciences
Total
Spring Semester
Type
Credit
Crs. No.
Course Title
Type
Credit
UR/C
0104100
Islamic Culture
UR/C
UR/C
0504101
1411100
UR/C
UR/C
UR/C
0
4
0500160
CR/C
CR/C
1430107
CR/C
CR/C
UR/E
16
Total
17
357
Course Title
Spring Semester
Type
Credit
Crs. No.
1440163
Calculus for HS
DR/C
0501258
Molecular Genetics
DR/C
0501260
0501253
Medical Microbiology
DR/C
0501262
0501254
Histology
DR/C
0501264
1426217
Organic Chemistry
DR/C
0501265
Total
Course Title
Type
Credit
UR/E
Biochemistry
DR/C
DR/C
DR/C
DR/C
Immunology and
Serology
Histopathological
Techniques
Diagnostic Microbiology
Total
18
17
Spring Semester
Crs. No.
Course Title
Type
Credit
Crs. No.
0501372
Clinical Parasitology
DR/C
0501362
0501359
DR/C
0501370
Hematology (1)
DR/C
0501371
Phlebotomy Lab
DR/C
0504252
Biostatistics
University Elective (3)
Type
Credit
DR/C
0501363
Pathology
DR/C
0501364
DR/C
0501365
Blood Banking
DR/C
CR/C
0501366
DR/C
UR/E
UR/E
18
Total
Total
Course Title
19
Course Title
Spring Semester
Type
Credit
Crs. No.
Course Title
Type
Credit
0500450
Introduction to Research
CR/C
0501460
Practicum in Clinical
Chemistry
DR/C
0501454
Practicum in Hematology
DR/C
0501461
Practicum in Histopathology
DR/C
0501451
Practicum in
Microbiology
DR/C
0501462
Practicum in Blood
Banking
DR/C
0501452
Practicum in Serology
DR/C
0501463
Medical Virology
DR/C
0501453
DR/C
0501464
Medical Mycology
DR/C
0501465
Student Project
DR/C
Total
358
14
Total
15
359
360
361
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Department of Medical
Diagnostic Imaging
B.Sc. in Medical Diagnostic
Imaging
Graduate Profile
1. Knowledge & understanding:
1.1 Evaluate routine procedures
to assess the performance of
radiographic & fluoroscopic
imaging modalities and initiate corrective action as necessary
1.2 Apply the knowledge of
basic life sciences (Anatomy,
Physiology, Pathology, and
Image interpretation)
1.3 Assess the performance of
the CT, BMD, & mammographic units and initiate corrective action as necessary
1.4 Appraise the digital image
receptors and initiate corrective action as necessary
1.5 Assess the performance of
accessory equipment and
initiate corrective action as
necessary
1.6 Evaluate the integrity of protective apparel and devices
and initiate corrective action
as necessary
1.7 Determine and select parameters for performing procedures on a radiographic unit
1.8 Examine the performance of
film processing equipment
and initiate corrective action
as necessary
1.9 Apply radiation safety practices to patients, technologists, staff, care givers and
general public
1.10 Analyze image for quality
and diagnostic purposes and
adjust parameters for additional images.
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9.3.3 Chest
9.4 Perform imaging procedure
of the Urinary System
9.4.1 Non contrast of the
KUB
9.4.2 IVU
9.4.3 Cryptography, ascend,
MCUG
9.5 Perform imaging procedure
of the Reproductive System
9.5.1 Male and female
reproductive system
9.5.2 Hysterosalpingography (HSG)
9.5.3 Participate in
Mammographic
Imaging Procedure
9.6 Imaging procedure for
Dental Studies
9.6.1 Participate in Dental
Imaging Procedures
9.7 Imaging procedure for Bone
Mineral Density
9.7.1 Perform Bone Mineral
Density Imaging
Procedures
9.8 Perform imaging procedure
in Computed Tomography
9.8.1 Computed
Tomographic Imaging
Procedures
Compulsory (\C)
Elective (\E)
Total
12
12
24
24
24
86
89
Total
122
15
137
Degree Requirements
1. University Requirements: (24 credit hours)
(b) University elective courses (12 credit hours). Each student must successfully complete four courses of
university electives: (i) one course must be selected from each domains 5,6+7 (totaling three courses, act).
The college compulsory courses are listed in the College section of this Catalog.
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Course No.
0505254
1430281
0502256
0502254
0502264
Course Title
Anatomy (1)
Physics for Medical
Diagnostic Imaging
Introduction to Medical
Diagnostic Imaging
Patient Care and
Management (1)
Patient Care and
Management (2)
Cr. Hrs.
4
4
3
Skeletal Radiography
0505265
Anatomy (2)
0502353
0502354
0502355
0502356
0502357
0502363
0502364
0502365
0502366
Skeletal Radiography
Clinical Practice
Radiobiology and
Radiation Protection
Medical Imaging
Equipment (1)
Medical Imaging and
Processing
Radiographic Technique
Radiographic Technique
Clinical Practice
Radiologic Anatomy
Medical Imaging
Equipment (2)
Diagnostic Imaging
Special Radiographic
Technique
3
3
4
3
3
Imaging (0502256)
Imaging (1430281)
-
Technique Clinical
Practice
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Introduction to Medical
Imaging (0502256)
(1) (0502254)
-
Skeletal Radiography
Clinical Practice (0502267)
Skeletal Radiography
(0502266)
Introduction to Medical
Sciences (1426155)
Skeletal Radiography
Radiographic Technique
(0502266)
Radiographic Technique
(0502356)
Special Radiographic
Technique (0502366)
(1) (0502354)
Medical Imaging and
Processing (0502355)
Radiographic Technique
(0502356)
Special Radiographic
Technique Clinical Practice
(0502367)
Special Radiographic
0502367
Imaging (0502256)
(1430107)
3
2
Introduction to Medical
Introduction to Medical
5
2
Co-requisite
0502266
0502267
Pre-requisite
Special Radiographic
Technique (0502366)
Course No.
0502454
Course Title
Radiologic Pathology
and Image Interpretation
Cr. Hrs.
2
Pre-requisite
Co-requisite
Radiologic Anatomy
(0502363)
0502455
Picture Archiving
Communication System
0502456
Computed Tomography
& Angiography
0502457
Medical Imaging
Clinical Practice (1)
0502463
Nuclear Medicine
0502464
Magnetic Resonance
Imaging
0502465
Ultrasonography
0502466
Research Project
Introduction to Research
(0500450)
0502467
Medical Imaging
Clinical Practice (2)
86
Course Title
Introduction to
Radiology
Seminar in Medical
Diagnostic Imaging
Cr. Hrs.
Pre-requisite
Co-requisite
0507101
0504250
Introduction to Health
Services Administration
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Study Plan for the B.Sc. Degree in Medical Diagnostic Imaging (Basic)
First Level (Freshman)
Fall Semester
Crs. No.
0201102
0202121
0500150
0500161
1426155
Course Title
Arabic Language
Spring Semester
Type
Credit
Crs. No.
UR/C
0104100
Islamic Culture
UR/C
0504101
1411100
UR/C
0500160
CR/C
CR/C
Health Informatics
IT*
Human Anatomy &
Physiology
General Physics for
Health Sciences
1430107
Course Title
University Requirements
E (1)
16
Type
Credit
UR/C
UR/C
CR/C
CR/C
UR/C
Total
17
Course Title
Anatomy (1)
Introduction to Medical
Diagnostic Imaging
Patient Care and
Management (1)
Biostatistics
Physics for Medical
Diagnostic Imaging
University Elective (2)
Total
368
Spring Semester
Type
Credit
Crs. No.
DR\C
0505265
Course Title
Type
Credit
Anatomy (2)
DR\C
DR\C
DR\C
0502264
DR\C
0502266
Skeletal Radiography
DR\C
CR\C
0502267
DR\C
DR\C
Skeletal Radiography
Clinical Practice
UR\E
UR\E
19
Total
19
Spring Semester
Crs. No.
Course Title
Type
Credit
Crs. No.
Course Title
Type
Credit
0502353
Radiobiology and
Radiation Protection
DR\C
0502363
Radiologic Anatomy
DR\C
DR\C
0502364
DR\C
DR\C
0502365
Diagnostic Imaging
DR\C
DR\C
DR\C
DR\C
DR\C
UR\E
Department Elective
DR\E
18
Total
0502354
0502355
0502356
0502357
0502366
0502367
Special Radiographic
Technique
Special Radiographic
Technique Clinical
Practice
19
Course Title
Introduction to Research
Spring Semester
Type
Credit
Crs. No.
CR\C
0502463
DR\C
DR\C
Type
Credit
Nuclear Medicine
DR\C
0502464
Magnetic Resonance
Imaging
DR\C
0502465
Ultrasonography
DR\C
DR\C
0502466
Research Project
DR\C
DR\C
0502467
DR\C
15
Course Title
Total
14
369
Compulsory (\C)
Elective (\E)
Total
55
58
Total
61
12
73
Degree Requirements
1. University Requirements: (9 elective credit hours)
Each student must successfully complete three courses of university electives chosen from a list cited in this
Catalog: (i) one course must be selected from each domains 5,6+7.
2. College Requirements: (6 compulsory credit hours)
370
Course Title
Cr. Hrs.
Pre-requisite
Co-requisite
0504252
Biostatistics
0500450
Introduction to Research
Biostatistics (0504252)
Course Title
Cr. Hrs.
Pre-requisite
Co-requisite
0502353
0502357
0502363
Radiologic Anatomy
0502366
0502365
Diagnostic Imaging
0502367
0502364
0502264
0502455
0502454
0502456
0502457
0502466
Research Project
0502463
Nuclear Medicine
0502467
0502267
0502464
0502465
Ultrasonography
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The following courses are offered by the Department or other departments as electives, although all may not be
available in a particular semester. More courses may be proposed in the future, based on demand.
Course No.
Course Title
Cr. Hrs.
Pre-requisite
Co-requisite
0502265
Introduction to Radiology
0502268
0507101
0504250
371
Study Plan for the B.Sc. Degree in Medical Diagnostic Imaging (Bridging Track A)
Year One (Junior)
Fall Semester
Crs. No.
0502353
0502357
0504252
Course Title
Radiobiology and Radiation
Protection
Radiographic
Technique Clinical
Practice
University Elective (1)
University Elective (2)
Spring Semester
Type
Credit
Crs. No.
DR\C
0502264
DR\C
UR\E
UR\E
3
3
Biostatistics
CR\C
Department Elective
DR\E
Total
17
Type
Credit
DR\C
0502364
DR\C
0502363
Radiologic Anatomy
DR\C
0502365
Diagnostic Imaging
DR\C
DR\C
DR\C
0502366
0502367
Course Title
Special Radiographic
Technique
Special Radiographic
Technique Clinical
Practice
Total
19
Course Title
Spring Semester
Type
Credit
Crs. No.
Course Title
Type
Credit
DR\C
0500450
Introduction to Research
CR\C
0502267
0502454
Skeletal Radiography
Clinical Practice
DR\C
0502463
Nuclear Medicine
DR\C
0502455
Picture Archiving
Communication System
DR\C
0502464
Magnetic Resonance
Imaging
DR\C
DR\C
0502465
Ultrasonography
DR\C
DR\C
0502466
Research Project
DR\C
UR\E
0502467
Medical Imaging
Clinical Practice (2)
DR\C
0502456
0502457
Computed Tomography
& Angiography
Medical Imaging Clinical
Practice (1)
University Elective (3)
Total
372
18
Total
19
Compulsory (\C)
Elective (\E)
Total
12
15
10
10
71
74
Total
84
15
99
Degree Requirements
1. University Requirements: (15 credit hours)
Course Title
Cr. Hrs.
Pre-requisite
Course Title
Cr. Hrs.
Pre-requisite
0504252
Biostatistics
0500104
0500450
Introduction to Research
Biostatistics (0504252)
373
Course Title
Cr. Hrs.
Pre-requisite
Co-requisite
2
3
3
5
3
4
2
3
3
4
2
3
3
5
2
3
2
5
2
2
2
2
6
71
The following courses are offered by the Department or other departments as electives, although all may not be
available in a particular semester. More courses may be proposed in the future, based on demand.
Course No.
0502265
0502268
0507101
0504250
374
Course Title
Introduction to Radiology
Seminar in Medical Diagnostic Imaging
Health Awareness and Nutrition
Introduction to Health Services Administration
Cr. Hrs.
2
1
3
3
Pre-requisite
-
Co-requisite
-
Study Plan for the B.Sc. Degree in Medical Diagnostic Imaging (Bridging Track B)
Year One (Sophomore)
Fall Semester
Crs. No.
0202121
0502254
0502354
0504252
Course Title
Spring Semester
Type
Credit
Crs. No.
UR\C
0500160
DR\C
0502264
DR\C
0502267
Biostatistics
CR\C
0502364
UR\E
Total
Course Title
Type
Credit
CR\C
DR\C
Skeletal Radiography
Clinical Practice
DR\C
Medical Imaging
Equipment (2)
DR\C
Total
14
15
Course Title
Spring Semester
Type
Credit
Crs. No.
Course Title
Type
Credit
0505254
Anatomy (1)
DR\C
0505265
Anatomy (2)
DR\C
0502353
DR\C
0502363
Radiologic Anatomy
DR\C
DR\C
0502365
Diagnostic Imaging
DR\C
DR\C
0502366
Special Radiographic
Technique
DR\C
Department Elective
DR\E
0502367
DR\C
UR\E
Special Radiographic
Technique Clinical
Practice
18
Total
0502355
0502357
Total
17
375
Course Title
Spring Semester
Type
Credit
Crs. No.
Course Title
Type
Credit
0500450
Introduction to
Research
CR\C
0502463
Nuclear Medicine
DR\C
0502454
DR\C
0502464
Magnetic Resonance
Imaging
DR\C
DR\C
0502465
Ultrasonography
DR\C
DR\C
0502466
Research Project
DR\C
0502467
DR\C
UR\E
0502455
0502456
0502457
Picture Archiving
Communication System
Computed Tomography
& Angiography
Medical Imaging Clinical
Practice (1)
DR\C
UR\E
Total
376
18
Total
17
Course Description
0502256 Introduction to Medical
Diagnostic Imaging
( 2-3-0:3)
Prerequisite: Introduction to Health
Sciences (0500161)
Co- requisite: Physics for Medical
Imaging (1430281)
This course provides the foundation
for all following Medical Diagnostic
Imaging courses. It covers the field
of Medical Diagnostic Imaging
Technology, and it will provide
the student with an understanding
of the role of diagnostic imaging
in health care. Content is also
designed to provide an overview of
the practitioners role in the health
care delivery system. Principles,
practices and policies of the health
care organization(s) are examined
and discussed in addition to the
professional responsibilities of the
Medical Imaging Specialist (MIS).
0502254 Patient Care and Management
(1)
(1( ( 2-0-0:2)
Prerequisite: None
Co-requisite: Introduction to
Medical Diagnostic Imaging
(0502256)
This course introduces the student
to basic concepts of patient
care including cardiorespiratory
resuscitation, elements of first aid
and the care necessary for ensuring
the safety of the patient in the medical
imaging department.
0502264 Patient Care and Management
(2)
(2( ( 2-3-0:3)
Prerequisite: Patient Care and
Management (1) (0502254)
Co- requisite: None
This course deals with the care of
the patient in the Medical Imaging
Department, including intravenous
techniques, contrast agents and
nursing procedures common to the
radiology department. Departmental
(0502266)
The student will be introduced to
practical radiography, initially under
close supervision, progressing to
more independent operation under the
supervision of clinical instructors, to
provide the opportunity to discover
how to image various anatomical
areas utilizing several different types
of radiographic equipment. The
student will be introduced to practical
radiography, initially under close
supervision, in order to be prepared
to function clinically as Medical
Imaging Specialist (MIS) and to give
the student the opportunity to practice
patient care techniques, principles of
film processing in the darkroom and
to provide the patient the optimum of
protection.
0502353 Radiobiology and Radiation
Protection
( 2-0-0:2)
Prerequisite: Introduction to
Medical Diagnostic Imaging
(0502256)
Co-requisite: None
This course provides information
on radiation protection, including
hazards and biological effects of
ionizing radiation. The information
on radiation protection will enable
the student to ensure safe practice
of radiological technology, for both
patient and operator.
0502354 Medical Imaging Equipment (1)
(1(
(2-3-0:3)
Prerequisite: Introduction to
Medical Diagnostic Imaging
(0502256)
Co- requisite: None
This course provides a review of
some of the basic concepts of the
construction and operation of
modern medical imaging apparatus.
A simple x-ray machine will be
examined in some details to provide
an understanding of the basic
components of the system. As well
as construction and design of modern
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(0-0-9:3)
Prerequisite: None
Co-requisite: Radiographic
Technique (0502356)
The student will be at this stage
progressing to more independent
operation under the supervision of
clinical instructors, oriented into
different areas in radiology
0502363 Radiologic Anatomy
(0-6-0:2)
Prerequisite: Anatomy (2)
(0505265)
Co-requisite: Special Radiographic
Technique (0502366)
This course relates images on
radiographs, and from other imaging
modalities, to basic anatomical
knowledge. It develops a fundamental
understanding of medical imaging
information, relative to radiographic
positioning. The course also provides
an awareness of common anomalies,
which may be encountered in general
radiographic practice.
0502364 Medical Imaging Equipment (2)
(2(
(2-3-0:3)
Prerequisite: Medical Imaging
Equipment (0502354)
Co-requisite: None
Mammography, Digital Fluoroscopy,
Cardiovascular and Interventional
radiology,
Computerized
Axial
Tomography, Nuclear Medicine,
Ultrasound and Medical Resonance
Imaging, A detailed description of the
physical principles of equipment for
the above modalities will be studied.
Practical exercises and laboratory
experiments
will
demonstrate
concept of quality assurance program
which includes quality control of the
medical imaging equipment.
0502365 Diagnostic Imaging
(2-3-0:3)
Prerequisite: Medical Imaging and
Processing (0502355)
Co-requisite: None
(0502363)
Co-requisite: None
This course is a survey of medical
and surgical diseases with emphasis
placed on radiographic manifestations
of diseases processes, alteration of
radiographic techniques to compensate
for the presence of disease.
0502455 Picture Archiving &
Communication System
(2-3-0:3)
Prerequisite: Diagnostic Imaging
(0502365)
Co-requisite: None
This course provides an introduction to
Picture Archiving and Communication
System (PACS) and its role in all of
the medical imaging modalities. Also
covers the fundamental of computing,
networking,
DICOM,
image
acquisition, workflow, RIS, HIS,
Image Compression, Digital Image
visualization and Voice recognition.
In the practical sessions students
will practice on PACS to fully grasp
the theoretical part. Small project of
developing PACS and Tele-radiology
will be carried out.
0502456 Computed Tomography and
Angiography
( 2-0-0:2)
Prerequisite: Medical Imaging
Equipment (2) (0502364)
Co-requisite: None
This course covers the imaging
techniques which are being used in
the cardiac catheterization lab and
other angiographic imaging procedure
as well as the Computed Tomography
body techniques which are being used
in CT scan imaging.
0502457 Medical Imaging Clinical
Practice (1)
(1( ( 0-0-15:5)
Prerequisite: None
Co-requisite: None
Progressing to more independent
operation under the supervision of
clinical instructors, the student will
be oriented to different areas in the
DEPARTMENT OF NURSING
B.Sc. Nursing
Graduate Profile
1. Knowledge & Understanding:
1.1 Recognizes the importance
of health, behavioral, social,
and basic sciences in the
nursing profession.
1.2 Uses the knowledge of the
theories of communication,
counseling,
interpersonal
relationship, and team work
in clinical practice.
1.3 Discusses the role of information technology and its
applications in nursing and
health care.
1.4 Distinguishes between health
care delivery systems within
UAE and globally.
1.5 Relates the basic concepts in
nursing to the paradigm of
the nursing profession.
1.6 Describes various diseases,
pathophysiological changes,
and various treatment modalities.
1.7 Recognizes the importance
of the recent developments
in nursing and related disciplines.
1.8 Demonstrates ability to utilize research findings in various clinical settings.
1.9 Discusses the importance
of and application of nursing theories and other related
theories.
1.10 Recognizes the importance
of evidence-based practice as
applied to the nursing profession.
1.11 Recognizes and responds to
ethical dilemmas and issues
as they relate to the nursing
profession.
1.12 Demonstrates an awareness
of legislations, laws, and reg-
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disciplinary teams.
3. To challenge and equip students
to be critical thinkers and selflearners experienced in evidencebased assessment of problems,
both at University and throughout
life.
4. To educate students to utilize
research, within a stimulating and
supportive environment.
5. To provide a high quality,
intellectually
challenging
education in nursing that prepares
our graduates to make a positive
contribution to society.
6. To provide sufficient breadth and
depth of knowledge to satisfy the
accreditation requirements.
7. To make a significant contribution
to knowledge and understanding
in nursing science, at national and
international levels.
8. To act as a focus and source of
expertise in nursing for the United
Arab Emirates and the region.
9. To introduce advanced procedures
and approaches in the support of
patients and disease prevention in
the United Arab Emirates.
Program Learning Outcomes:
On completion of any of our undergraduate programs our graduates
will:
Degree Title:
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Nursing
Program Structure
Students undertaking Basic Nursing Program Should Complete a
Total of 137 Credit Hours Distributed as follows:
Compulsory (C)
Elective (E)
Total
12
12
24
24
24
89
89
Total
125
12
137
381
Degree Requirements
1. University Requirements: (24 credit hours)
(b) University elective courses (12 credit hours). Each student must successfully complete four courses of
university electives chosen from a list cited in this Catalog: (i) one course must be selected from each domain
5,6+7 (totaling three courses).
2. College Requirements: (24 compulsory credit hours). The college Compulsory courses are listed in the College
section of the Catalog.
3. Department Requirements: (89 credit hours).
Course Title
Cr. Hrs.
0503250
Introduction to Nursing
Profession
0503251
Physical Assessment
0501257
General Microbiology
0503253
Pathophysiology
0503252
Advanced
Communication
0503260
Fundamentals of
Nursing
0503263
0501260
Biochemistry
0503262
Clinical Pharmacology
Pathophysiology (0503253)
0503261
Psychosocial Aspects in
Health Professions
0503350
0503351
0503352
0503353
0503364
382
Pre-requisite
Introduction to Health Sciences
(0500161)
Human Anatomy & Physiology
(0500160)
Biology (0500150)
Human Anatomy & Physiology
(0500160) & English for Medical
Students (0202121)
Introduction to Nursing Profession
(0503250), Physical Assessment
(0503251)
-
Co-requisites
Pathophysiology
(0503253)
-
0503361
0503362
0503363
Pediatric Health
Nursing/Practicum
0504362
Epidemiology and
Population Health
0503454
0503451
0503452
0503453
0503460
0503461
Mental Health
Nursing (0503460)
& Mental Health
Nursing/Practicum
(0503461)
0503462
0504260
0503463
Consolidation of
Nursing Practice
Biostatistics (0504252)
Adult Health Nursing (2) (0503364)
Adult Health Nursing (2)/Practicum
(0503361)
Adult Health Nursing (2) (0503364)
& Adult Health Nursing (2)/Practicum
(0503361)
89
383
Course Title
Spring Semester
Type
Credit
Crs. No.
UR/C
0104100
Islamic Culture
Health Informatics
IT*
Human Anatomy &
Physiology
General Physics for
Health Sciences
0201102
Arabic Language
0202121
UR/C
0504101
1411100
0500150
Biology
UR/C
0500160
CR/C
CR/C
0500161
1426155
Introduction to Health
Sciences
General Chemistry for
Health Sciences
Total
1430107
Course Title
University Requirements
E (1)
16
Credit
UR/C
UR/C
CR/C
CR/C
UR/C
Total
Crs. No.
Type
17
Spring Semester
Type
Credit
Crs. No.
Course Title
Type
Credit
0501257
General Microbiology
DR/C
0501260
Biochemistry
DR/C
0503250
Introduction to Nursing
Profession
DR/C
0503260
Fundamentals of Nursing
DR/C
0503251
Physical Assessment
DR/C
0503261
DR/C
0503252
Advanced
Communication
Psychosocial Aspects in
Health Professions
DR/C
0503262
Clinical Pharmacology
DR/C
0503253
Pathophysiology
DR/C
UR/E
0503263
DR/C
Total
384
19
Total
17
Course Title
Spring Semester
Type
Credit
Crs. No.
0504252
Biostatistics
CR/C
0503361
0503350
DR/C
0504362
DR/C
0503362
DR/C
0503363
DR/C
UR/E
0503351
0503352
0503353
0503364
Course Title
Type
Credit
DR/C
DR/C
DR/C
DR/C
DR/C
UR/E
Epidemiology and
Population Health
Pediatric Health
Nursing
Pediatric Health
Nursing / Practicum
Total
18
19
Course Title
Introduction to
Research
Critical Care Nursing /
Practicum
Family and Community
Health Nursing
Family and Community
Health Nursing /
Practicum
Critical Care Nursing
Total
Spring Semester
Type
Credit
CR/C
DR/C
DR/C
DR/C
0503462
DR/C
0503463
16
Crs. No.
Course Title
Type
Credit
0504260
Leadership and
Management in Health
Professions
DR/C
0503460
DR/C
0503461
DR/C
DR/C
DR/C
15
385
387
388
389
Degree Title:
Bachelor of Science (B. Sc) in
Nursing
Bridging / Post Diploma Program
This program is designed to meet
the needs of nurses who wish to
build on their previous education
Elective (/E)
Total
12
54
54
Total
63
72
Degree Requirements
1. University Compulsory / Elective Courses (12 credit hours).
Course Title
Cr. Hrs.
Pre-requisite
Each student must successfully complete three courses of university electives chosen from a list cited in the Catalog:
one course from each domain 5,6,7.
2. College compulsory Requirements (6 credit hours)
The courses below must be taken:
Course No.
390
Course Title
Cr. Hrs.
Pre-requisite
0504252
Biostatistics
0500450
Introduction to Research
Biostatistics (0504252)
Course No.
Course Title
Cr. Hrs.
Pre requisite
Co-requisite
0501257
General Microbiology
0503253
Pathophysiology
0503354
0503252
Advanced Communication
0503263
0503261
0504260
0504362
Biostatistics (0504252)
0503462
0503456
0503466
0503365
Clinical Practicum 1B
0503455
Clinical Practicum 2B
0503465
Clinical Practicum 3B
0503464
Research Practicum
0503467
54
Total
Theory Application in
Nursing Practice (1)
Advanced Health
Assessment (0503354) &
Advanced Communication
(0503252)
Clinical Practicum 1B
(0503365)
Clinical Practicum 2B
(0503455)
Introduction to Research
(05000450)
-
391
Course Title
Spring Semester
Type
Credit
Crs. No.
Course Title
Type
Credit
0503261
Psychosocial Aspects in
Health Professions
DR/C
DR/C
DR/C
0202121
UR/C
0503252
Advanced Communication
DR/C
0503253
Pathophysiology
DR/C
0503365
0503354
Advanced Health
Assessment
DR/C
0504260
Leadership and
Management in Health
Professions
DR/C
0504252
Biostatistics
CR/C
0504362
DR/C
UR/E
Epidemiology and
Population Health
University Elective(2)
UR/E
Total
0503263
18
Total
18
Course Title
Spring Semester
Type
Credit
0501257
General Microbiology
DR/C
0500450
Introduction to Research
CR/C
0503455
Clinical Practicum 2B
DR/C
0503456
Theory Application in
Nursing Practice (1)
DR/C
UR/E
Total
392
18
Crs. No.
Course Title
Type
Credit
0503462
DR/C
0503464
Research Practicum
DR/C
0503465
Clinical Practicum 3B
DR/C
0503466
Theory Application in
Nursing Practice (2)
DR/C
0503467
Selected Topics in
Nursing
DR/C
Total
18
Course Description
Bridging / Post-Diploma
Nursing Program
0503252 Advanced Communication
(3-0-0:3)
Prerequisite: None
Co- requisite: None
In this course, the learner, as a
health care professional, studies and
understands the role and functions
of group process with emphasis on
the interpersonal relationships and
advanced therapeutic communication
techniques, conflict resolution and
transcultural communication. This
course also addresses communication
skills relevant to the assessment of
individuals, and families.
0503354 Advanced Health Assessment
(3-0-0:3)
Prerequisite: None
Co- requisite: None
This course focuses on the
development of health assessment
knowledge and skills required
to provide care to individuals,
families and communities. The
skills of physical assessment will be
emphasized in this course.
0503365 Clinical Practicum 1B
(1B)
(0-0-12:4)
Prerequisites: Advanced
Communication (0503252) &
Advanced Health Assessment
(0503354)
Co- requisite: None
An applied nursing practice course
which focuses on the integration of
research theory and concepts in a
variety of health care settings. This
course will promote the development
of independent decision-making and
allow application of knowledge in
an area of particular interest to the
student.
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394
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
B.Sc. Health Services
Administration
Graduate Profile
1. Knowledge & understanding:
1.1
3.1
leadership
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396
Program Goals
2. Acquire
comprehensive
knowledge about the various
health services present in the
UAE
3. Define the basics of health
economics
4. Identify priority problems for
research
5. Critically
research
evaluate
scientific
imaginary
health
Degree Title:
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Health
Services Administration (HSA)
Program Structure
Students undertaking Health Services Administration Program Should Complete a Total of
(134) Credit Hours Distributed as follows:
Compulsory (\C)
Elective (\E)
Total
12
12
24
24
24
80
86
Total
116
18
134
Degree Requirements
1. University Requirements: (24 credit hours)
(a) University compulsory courses (12 credit hours)
(b) University elective courses (12 credit hours). Each student must successfully complete three courses of
university electives: (i) one course must be selected from each domain 5,6+7 (totaling three courses).
The college compulsory courses are listed in the College section of the Catalog.
(b) Department elective courses (6 credit hours). Each student must successfully complete 2 courses of department
electives chosen from a list cited in this Catalog.
Course No.
Cr. Hrs.
Pre-requisite
Co-requisite
Accounting (1)
Introduction to Health Services
Administration
Computer Applications for Healthcare
Managers
Introduction to IT
(1411100)
0302111
Business Communication
0504260
0504261
Health Economics
0504262
0301210
0504250
0504251
0504263
0302231
Course Title
3
3
Introduction to Health
Services Administration
(0504250)
Introduction to Health
Services Administration
(0504250)
Introduction to IT
(1411100)
-
397
Course No.
Course Title
Cr. Hrs.
0504350
0504351
Hospital Management
0504352
0504353
Materials Management
0504360
0504361
Hospital Management
(0504351)
0504362
Biostatistics (0504252)
0302315
0503462
0506352
0504450
Hospital Management
(0504351)
0504451
0504452
0504453
0504460
0504461
0504462
Research Project
398
Pre-requisite
Introduction to Health
Services Administration
(0504250)
Introduction to Health
Services Administration
(0504250)
Introduction to Health
Services Administration
(0504250)
Health Economics
(0504261)
Healthcare Terminology
and Classifications
(0504350)
80
Co-requisite
-
Orientation to
Health Service
Organizations
(0504453)
Seminars in
Human Resources
Health Services
Management in Health
Administration
Organization (0504361)
(0504452)
Orientation to Health
Service Organizations
(0504453)
Planning in Health
Services (0504450)
Introduction to Research
(0500450)
Cr. Hrs.
Pre-requisite
Co-requisite
0503263
Personal Finance
Professional, Social & Ethical Issues in
Computer Science
Health Education and Health Promotion
0506200
0301130
0211321
Course Title
Course Title
Arabic Languages
Spring Semester
Type
Credit
Crs. No.
UR/C
0104100
Islamic Culture
UR/C
0504101
1411100
UR/C
0500160
CR/C
CR/C
Health Informatics
IT*
Human Anatomy &
Physiology
General Physics for
Health Sciences
1430107
Course Title
University Requirements
E (1)
16
Credit
UR/C
UR/C
CR/C
CR/C
UR/C
Total
Crs. No.
Type
17
Spring Semester
Type
Credit
Crs. No.
Course Title
Type
Credit
DR/C
0504252
Biostatistics
CR/C
0301210
Accounting (1)
DR/C
DR/C
0504250
Introduction to Health
Services Administration
DR/C
DR/C
Computer Applications
for Healthcare
Managers
DR/C
DR/C
Department Elective
DR/E
DR/C
UR/E
0504251
Total
18
Management in Primary
0504262
Healthcare
Introduction to
Management Information
0504263
Systems for Health
Service Administration
University Elective (3)
Total
UR/E
3
17
399
Spring Semester
Crs. No.
Course Title
Type
Credit
Crs. No.
0302231
Financial Management
DR/C
0302315
0504350
Healthcare Terminology
and Classifications
DR/C
0504362
0504351
Hospital Management
DR/C
0504360
0504352
Healthcare Delivery
Systems
DR/C
0504353
Materials Management
DR/C
0506352
UR/C
Tota
0504361
Course Title
Introduction to
Management Science
Epidemiology and
Population Health
Health Information
System
Human Resources
Management in Health
Organzation
Department Elective
University Elective
18
Type
Credit
DR/C
DR/C
DR/C
DR/C
DR/E
UR/E
Total
18
400
Course Title
Introduction to
Research
Planning in Health
Services
Quality Management in
Healthcare
Seminars in Health
Services Administration
Orientation to Health
Service Organizations
Total
Spring Semester
Type
Credit
CR/C
DR/C
DR/C
DR/C
DR/C
3
15
Crs. No.
Course Title
Type
Credit
0503462
DR/C
DR/C
DR/C
DR/C
0504460
0504461
0504462
Practicum in Health
Services Administration
Marketing in Health
care organizations
Research Project
Total
15
Course Description
0504251 Computer Applications for
Healthcare Managers
( 3-0-0:3)
Prerequisite (s): Introduction to IT
(English) (1411100)
Co- requisite: None
This course is designed to give
students a basic understanding
of
the
fundamental
systems
and applications of information
technology as it applies to healthcare
executives and managers. The course
will show managers how to use the
power of computer technology to
increase their productivity. Focus
will be on computer applications that
managers will need to enhance their
performance.
0504261 Health Economics
(3-0-0:3)
Prerequisite (s): Introduction to
Health Services Administration
(0504250)
Co- requisite: None
The course provides students with an
understanding of the major economic
forces and issues involved in the health
care system that are of relevance
for health care administrators. This
course examines the health care
industry, supply and demand for
health services, production of health,
relationship between health and health
care, health insurance, government
programs, supply and demand
for physicians, nurses, drugs, and
technology, hospitals, and the role of
insurance, government, professional
groups, and for-profit and notfor-profit providers in health care
markets. Topics include the supply
and demand for health services,
markets for health professionals,
health insurance, health care costs,
cost Inflation, uniqueness of health
care, and health care markets.
401
402
(0504453)
Students will independently research
a subject related to issues in health
services administration, chosen with
the agreement of a faculty supervisor
selected by the Departmental
Chair. The course includes case
studies that illustrate problems in
the administration and delivery of
healthcare in a wide range of differing
facilities are presented, analyzed, and
discussed.
0504453 Orientation to Health Services
Organizations
(3-0-0:3)
Prerequisite(s): Human Resource
Management in Health
Organizations (0504361)
Co- requisite: None
The course will expose students to
factors influencing the health care
delivery at health care facilities. It
will also orient students to different
residency sites.
0504460 Practicum in Health Services
Administration
(0-0-21:7)
Prerequisite(s): Orientation to
Health Services Organizations
(0504453)
Co- requisite: None
It is a practicum within a health care
facility. It provides the student with
an opportunity to gain familiarity with
a health work setting, and to develop
variety of skills from working in a
healthcare environment.
0504461 Marketing in Health Services
(3-0-0:3)
Prerequisite(s): Planning in Health
Services (0504450)
Co- requisite: None
The course examines concepts and
techniques useful in planning for the
marketing of health care services.
It covers areas of market analysis,
market segmentation, service strategy
development,
pricing
strategy,
communications,
organizational
design and evaluation. Consideration
is given to not-for-profit, public and
for-profit health organizations.
0504462 Research Project
(2-0-0:2)
Prerequisite(s): Introduction to
Research (0500450)
Co- requisite: None
The student of health services
administration completes a graduation
project in partial fulfillment of
program requirements. Individualized
projects designed and completed by
the student under faculty supervision
at approved clinical sites where
student applies theory taught
throughout the program. Topics are
chosen by the student, but require
approval by the faculty supervising
the student. Passing the research
project is a necessary requirement for
obtaining the bachelor degree.
403
DEPARTMENT OF
PHYSIOTHERAPY
B.Sc. Physiotherapy
Graduate Profile
1. Knowledge & understanding:
1.1 Integrate basic, health, rehabilitation, and physiotherapy
sciences
1.2 Describe up to date theories
and practice related to physiotherapy
1.3 Recognize the multidisciplinary nature of the profession
1.4 Recognize health care policies, procedures, medico-legal implications, and ethical
guide lines in the region
1.5 Utilize proper research methods as applied in the health
care professions in general
and physiotherapy in particular
2. Patient and population care:
2.1 Assess properly the capabilities and deficiencies of the
respective client
2.2 Document properly assessment finding of the capabilities and deficiencies of the
respective client
2.3 Develop a plan of care appropriate to the needs of the
individual client
2.4 Provide evidence based physiotherapy services while
observing maximum safety
measures
2.5 Maintain a standard professional attitude towards the
respective client, his/her
family, and other professionals engaged in client care
2.6 Provide the clients, their
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Demonstrate leadership,
administrative decision making, crisis management, and
problem solving skills
Degree Title:
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in
Physiotherapy (PT)
Program Structure
The program is designed to meet
the goals of the Department of
Physiotherapy. A student undertaking
this program should complete a total
of 138 credit hours distributed as
follows:
Students undertaking Physiotherapy Program Should Complete a Total of (138) Credit Hours
Distributed as follows:
Compulsory (C)
Elective (E)
Total
12
12
24
24
24
90
90
Total
126
12
138
405
Degree Requirements
1. University Requirements: (24 credit hours)
(b) University elective courses (12 credit hours). Each student must successfully complete four courses of
university electives chosen from a list cited in this Catalog: (i) one course must be selected from each
domains 5,6+7 (totaling three courses, act).
406
Course Title
Cr.
Hrs.
2
0502265
Introduction to Radiology
0503253
Pathophysiology
0503262
Clinical Pharmacology
0505250
Therapeutic Modalities
0505251
0505252
Histology
0505253
Therapeutic Exercise
0505254
Anatomy (1)
0505260
0505261
0505262
Assessment in Physiotherapy
0505263
0505264
Exercise Physiology
0505265
Anatomy (2)
0505350
Physiotherapy for
Musculoskeletal Conditions (1)
Pre-requisite
Co-requisite
Biology (0500150)
Human Anatomy &
Physiology (0500160)
Human Anatomy &
Physiology (0500160)
Pathophysiology
(0503253)
Course No.
Course Title
Cr.
Hrs.
Pre-requisite
0505351
0505352
0505353
Neuroscience
0505354
0505360
Physiotherapy for
Neurological Conditions
Neuroscience (0505353)
Physiotherapy for
Musculoskeletal Conditions
(1) (0505350)
Neurosciences (0505353)
0505361
0505362
Physiotherapy for
Musculoskeletal Conditions
(2)
Clinical Practice
for Neurological &
Musculoskeletal (2)
Conditions
0505450
0505451
0505452
0505460
0505461
Integrated Physiotherapy
Clinical Practice
0505462
Selected Topics in
Physiotherapy
0505463
Research Project
90
Co-requisite
Physiotherapy in Medical
& Surgical Conditions
(0505351)
-
Physiotherapy for
Neurological Conditions
Integrated Physiotherapy Clinical
(0505360) & Physiotherapy
Practice (0505461)
for Musculoskeletal
Conditions (2) (0505361)
Clinical Practice for Pediatrics
Physiotherapy for Geriatrics
/ Obstetrics & Gynecology
(0505460) & Selected Topics in
(0505452)
Physiotherapy (0505462)
Integrated Physiotherapy Clinical
Practice (0505461)
Introduction to Research
(0500450)
407
Course Title
Spring Semester
Type
Credit
Crs. No.
Course Title
0201102
Arabic Languages
UR/C
0104100
Islamic Culture
0202121
UR/C
0504101
1411100
0500150
Biology
UR/C
0500160
CR/C
Health Informatics
IT*
Human Anatomy &
Physiology
General Physics for
Health Sciences
CR/C
0500161
1426155
Introduction to Health
Sciences
General Chemistry for
Health Sciences
Total
1430107
University Requirements
E (1)
16
Type
Credit
UR/C
UR/C
CR/C
CR/C
UR/C
Total
17
Course Title
Pathophysiology
Spring Semester
Type
Credit
Crs. No.
Course Title
Type
Credit
DR/C
0502265
Introduction to Radiology
DR/C
DR/C
DR/C
DR/C
DR/C
3
2
0505250
Therapeutic Modalities
DR/C
0505251
Biomechanics &
kinesiology (1)
DR/C
0505252
Histology
DR/C
0505253
Therapeutic Exercise
DR/C
0505254
Anatomy (1)
DR/C
UR/
E
University Requirements
E (2)
Total
408
19
0505260
0505261
0505262
0505263
Physiotherapy
for Respiratory &
Cardiovascular Conditions
Clinical Practice
for Respiratory &
Cardiovascular Conditions
Assessment in
Physiotherapy
Biomechanics &
kinesiology (2)
0505264
Exercise Physiology
DR/C
0505265
Anatomy (2)
DR/C
Total
4
19
Spring Semester
Crs. No.
Course Title
Type
Credit
0505350
Physiotherapy for
Musculoskeletal
Conditions (1)
DR/C
CR/C
DR/C
0504252
0505351
Biostatistics
Physiotherapy for
Medical / Surgical
Conditions
Crs. No.
Course Title
Type
Credit
0503262
Clinical Pharmacology
DR/C
0505360
Physiotherapy for
Neurological Conditions
DR/C
0505361
Physiotherapy for
Musculoskeletal
Conditions (2)
DR/C
0505362
DR/C
0505352
DR/C
0505353
Neurosciences
DR/C
0505354
DR/C
Clinical Practice
for Neurological
& Musculoskeletal
conditions (2)
18
Total
Total
16
Course Title
Spring Semester
Type
Credit
Crs. No.
Course Title
Type
Credit
0505460
DR/C
0505461
Integrated
Physiotherapy Clinical
Practice
DR/C
0505462
Selected Topics in
Physiotherapy
DR/C
0505463
Research Project
DR/C
University
Requirements E (4)
UR/E
16
Total
0500450
Introduction to
Research
CR/C
0505450
DR/C
0505451
0505452
Physiotherapy for
Obstetrics and
Gynecology
Clinical Practice for
Pediatrics / Obstetrics
and Gynecology
University Requirements
E (3)
Total
DR/C
DR/C
UR/E
17
409
410
(0505265)
Co-requisite: None
This course covers concepts in
cell and molecular neurosciences,
principles of systems neurosciences,
and fundamentals of the development
of the nervous system. It also gives
students a broad appreciation of the
various subdivisions, nuclear groups,
and axon tracts in the human brain
and spinal cord. Functional aspects of
neurosciences are explored through
examples of common neurological
clinical problems in order to provide
a solid foundation for planning
therapeutic interventions. Students
will be introduced to electrodiagnostic
techniques
0505354 Orthotics and Prosthetics
(1-3-0:2)
Prerequisite: Anatomy (2)
(0505265)
Co-requisite: None
This course provides an analysis of
contemporary upper and lower-limb
orthotic and prosthetic components
and trunk orthoses, including the
biomechanical principles upon which
the designs are based. Topics include
the static and dynamic evaluation
of clients fitted with orthoses and
prostheses. Recent trends in early
prosthetic management of clients
with amputation will be included.
The role of the physiotherapist as part
of the rehabilitation team in selecting
orthotic and prosthetic devices will
be examined briefly. The laboratory
will include practical tutorials on
splinting, casting and fitting.
0505360 Physiotherapy for Neurological
Conditions
(3-3-0:4)
Prerequisite: Neurosciences
(0505353)
Co-requisite: Clinical Practice for
Neurological and Musculoskeletal
Conditions (2) (0505362)
Students acquire knowledge on the
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Pediatrics (0505450)
Students practice in selected clinical
facilities to integrate knowledge,
skills and professional behaviors into
clinical practice with clients from
the neonate through the school-aged
child till adolescence. Physiotherapy
evaluation and treatment methods are
performed on clients with common
pediatric disorders and injuries.
Also, students practice physiotherapy
evaluation and treatment methods of
common gynecological conditions,
normal and abnormal pregnancy and
labor, common obstetric injuries and
pre and postnatal care.
0505460 Physiotherapy for Geriatrics
( 1-3-0:2)
Prerequisite: Physiotherapy for
Neurological Conditions (0505360),
Physiotherapy for Musculoskeletal
Conditions (2) (0505361)
Co-requisite: Integrated
Physiotherapy Clinical Practice
(0505461)
Students will gain knowledge and skill
in applying assessment and treatment
principles related to representative
conditions common in older adults.
Changes in various body systems and
psychosocial factors with aging will
be included in addition to the theories
of aging.
0505461 Integrated Physiotherapy
Clinical practice
(0-0-18:6)
Prerequisite: Clinical Practice
for Pediatrics / Obstetrics and
Gynecology (0505452)
Co-requisite: Selected Topics in
Physiotherapy (0505462) and
Physiotherapy for Geriatrics
(0505460)
Students practice in selected clinical
facilities to integrate knowledge,
skills, and professional behaviors
into real life clinical situations under
supervision and deals with clients
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DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
B.Sc. Environmental Health
Graduate Profile
1. Knowledge & understanding:
1.1 Identify agents in the environment and work- place that
may affect human health
1.2 Describe the health effects
of the major air and workenvironment pollutants
1.3 List effective control measures for the major air and
work-environment hazards
1.4 Identify and characterize the
common pollutants in water
and wastewater
1.5 Recognize the impacts of
water pollutants on human
health
1.6 State the principles of water
and wastewater treatment
1.7 List methods for treatment
and disposal of solid, hazardous and toxic wastes
1.8 Explain the principles of food
poisoning, food borne infections and pest control during
production, preparation and
presentation of food.
1.9 Describe the functions and
metabolism of microorganisms in marine and fresh
water ecosystems, air, soil,
food and oil.
1.10 Outline microbial role in
waste disposal, recycling and
agriculture.
1.11 Discuss the basic concepts
of environmental and occupational toxicology.
1.12 Explain the necessary knowledge of research relevant to
the practice of environmental health and utilization and
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interpretation
findings
of
research
4.4 Demonstrate
ability
to
manage human and financial
resources
2.3.2
Biochemical
Oxygen
Demand (BOD), Chemical
Oxygen Demand (COD).
information
technology,
independent learning, critical
thinking, verbal and written
communication, time management, presentation skills
and teamwork.
Program Goals
Students undertaking Environmental Health Program Should Complete a Total of (134) Credit
Hours Distributed as follows:
Compulsory (/C)
Elective (/E)
Total
12
12
24
24
24
80
86
Total
116
18
134
415
Degree Requirements
1. University Requirements: (24 credit hours)
(a) University compulsory courses (12 credit hours)
(b) University elective courses (12 credit hours). Each student must successfully complete four courses of
university electives: (i) one course must be selected from each domain 5,6+7 (totaling three courses)
2. College Requirements: (24 compulsory credit hours). The college compulsory courses are listed in the College
section of the Catalog.
3. Department Requirements: (86 credit hours).
(a) Department compulsory courses (80 credit hours)
(b) Department elective courses (6 credit hours). Each student must successfully complete 2 courses of department
electives chosen from a list cited in this Catalog.
Environmental Health Requirements (86 credit hours) Compulsory Courses
Course No.
0501257
0504260
0504362
0506250
0506261
0503262
Cr.
Pre-requisite
Co-requisite
Biology (0500150)
Biostatistics (0504252)
Hrs.
General Microbiology
Leadership and Management in
Health Professions
Epidemiology and Population
Health
Introduction to Environmental
Health
Management of Hazardous
Wastes
Health Education & Health
Promotion
3
3
3
Introduction to Health
Sciences (0500161)
Introduction to Environmental
Health (0506250)
-
0506262
Environmental Microbiology
0506263
0506264
Vector Control
0506350
0506351
Atmospheric Pollution
0506352
General Microbiology
(0501257)
Introduction to Environmental
Health (0506250)
Introduction to Environmental
Health (0506250)
Management of Hazardous
Wastes (0506261)
Introduction to Environmental
Occupational Health &
Health (0506250)
Safety (0506352)
-
Environmental and
Occupational hygiene
measurement and
instrumentation (0506360)
0506353
0506360
416
Course Title
Course No.
Course Title
Cr.
0506361
Environmental and
Occupational Hygiene
Measurement and
Instrumentation
0506362
0506363
Environmental Legislation
0506452
0506453
0506454
Environmental Toxicology
0506460
Field Training
0506461
Graduation Project
0506464
1426217
Organic Chemistry
Co-requisite
0506455
1440163
Pre-requisite
Hrs.
Introduction to Research
(0500450)
Occupational Health & Safety
(0506352) And
General Chemistry for Health
Sciences (1426155)
80
Course Title
Cr. Hrs.
Pre-requisite
Co-requisite
Occupational Health & safety
(0506352)
0506465
Occupational Accidents
0506467
Marine Ecology
Biology (0500150)
0506468
Biodiversity
Biology (0500150)
0503261
Introduction to Nutrition
0503462
0507250
417
Course Title
Arabic Language
English for Medical
Sciences
Biology
Introduction to Health
Sciences
General Chemistry for
Health Sciences
Total
Spring Semester
Type
Credit
Crs. No.
UR/C
0104100
Islamic Culture
UR/C
0504101
1411100
UR/C
CR/C
CR/C
Health Informatics
IT*
Human Anatomy &
Physiology
General Physics for
Health Sciences
0500160
1430107
Course Title
University Requirements
E (1)
16
Course Title
UR/C
CR/C
CR/C
UR/C
Spring Semester
Type
Credit
Crs. No.
Course Title
Health Education &
Health Promotion
Management of
Hazardous wastes
Environmental
Microbiology
Water & Wastewater
Sanitation
General Microbiology
DR/C
053263
0506250
Introduction to
Environmental Health
DR/C
0506261
1426217
Organic Chemistry
DR/C
0506262
1440163
DR/C
University Requirements
E (2)
UR/E
University Requirements
E (3)
16
Total
418
UR/C
17
0501257
Total
Credit
Total
Type
0506263
0506264
Vector Control
Type
Credit
DR/C
DR/C
DR/C
DR/C
DR/C
UR/
E
3
3
19
Spring Semester
Crs. No.
Course Title
Type
Credit
Crs. No.
Course Title
Type
Credit
0506350
DR/C
0503263
Epidemiology and
Population Health
DR/C
0506351
Atmospheric Pollution
DR/C
0506360
Physical Hazards
Assessment and Control
DR/C
0506352
DR/C
DR/C
0504252
Biostatistics
CR/C
Environmental
Pollution and Pesticides
DR/C
0506353
DR/C
DR/C
University
Requirements E(4)
UR/E
DR/E
18
Total
0506361
0506362
Total
0506363
Environmental and
Occupational Hygiene
Measurement and
Instrumentation
Food Safety and
Quality
Environmental
Legislation
18
Course Title
Spring Semester
Type
Credit
0500450
Introduction to
Research
CR/C
0506452
DR/C
0506453
DR/C
Crs. No.
Course Title
Credit
DR/C
DR/C
0506460
Leadership and
Management in Health
Care
Field Training
0506461
Graduation Project
DR/C
0506464
DR/C
DR/E
0504260
0506454
DR/C
0506455
Environmental
Toxicology
DR/C
Departmental elective
(2)
15
Total
Total
Type
15
419
420
( 3-0-0:3)
Prerequisites: Management of
Hazardous Wastes (0506261)
Co- requisite: None
This course will enable students to
understand the source, types and
composition of solid waste. The steps
and methods used in the integrated
solid waste management will be
covered. Major emphasis is placed
on the application of integrated
pollution control techniques
0506351 Atmospheric Pollution
(3-0-0:3)
Prerequisites:
Introduction
to
Environmental Health (0506250)
Co- requisite: Occupational Health
& Safety (0506352)
This course enables students to
appreciate the importance of air
quality to environmental health
status. Major emphasis is placed on
emission sources, characteristics of
primary and secondary pollutant,
ozone
depletion
and
global
warming. In addition to air pollution
monitoring techniques and air quality
management technologies.
0506353 Environmental Pollution and
Pesticides
(3-0-0:3)
Prerequisites: Organic Chemistry
(1426217)
Co- requisite: None
This course enables the students
to gain an appreciation of the uses
of different types of pesticides and
their effects on the environment and
human. Control measures will also
be addressed.
0506360 Physical Hazards Assessment
& Control
(3-0-0:3)
Prerequisites: Occupational Health
and Safety (0506352), General
Physics for Health Sciences
(1430107)
Co- requisite: Environmental &
Occupational Hygiene Measurement
& Instrumentation (0506361)
This course provides the students with
the necessary knowledge, principles
and skills that enhance them to
assess, evaluate and control physical
hazards (Noise, Heat, Radiation,
Light) as potential occupational &
environmental hazards.
0506361 Environmental & Occupational
Hygiene Measurement & Instrumentation
( 2-3-0:3)
Prerequisites: Occupational Health
and Safety (0506352) & General
Physics for Health Sciences
(1430107)
Co- requisite: Physical Hazards
Assessment & Control (0506360)
This course will enable students
to learn the operating principles,
advantages and limitations of various
types of equipment used to evaluate
environmental
&
occupational
hazards. To understand the exposure
measurement and statistical error
associated with. In addition, the
students will be trained to use direct
reading instruments
0506363 Environmental Legislations
( 3-0-0:3)
Prerequisites: None
Co- requisite: None
This course helps students to develop
an awareness of the procedures of
the legal system. Type, origin and
purpose of national and international
law are discussed. Major emphasis
is placed on the framework of
environmental and occupational
health legislation at sub-national,
national and international levels.
Food quality legislation systems are
thoroughly discussed.
0506452 Local Environmental Issues
(3-0-0:3)
Prerequisites: None
Co- requisite: Risk & Environmental
Impact Assessment (0506454)
This course exposes the students to
the interaction of the different sources
of pollutants and their effects on the
local ecosystems (including desert,
mountains, marine and groundwater).
In addition, the impact of industrial
development and oil production,
processing and transportation on the
local environment will be covered.
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environment,
some
ecological
and biological concepts including
adaptation to life in the sea, living
conditions on the bottom and the
intertidal zone will be covered. Major
emphasis will be placed on the human
intervention in the sea.
0506468 Biodiversity
(3-0-0:3)
Prerequisites: Biology (0500150)
Co- requisite: None
This course comprises the history of
life, diversity of living organisms and
evolution, extinction and depletion
overexploitation threatening living
species, global pattern of biodiversity,
endangered
species
protection,
captive breeding and reintroduction.
DEPARTMENT OF
CLINICAL NUTRITION &
DIETETICS
B.Sc. Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics
Graduate Profile
1. Knowledge & understanding:
1.1 Integrate the knowledge of
food and nutrition with the
knowledge of health, social
sciences, communications,
and management theory
1.2 List food groups with respect
to their composition, selection, culinary uses, and principles in preparation
1.3 Discuss the role of food processing in preparation, preservation, safety and nutritive
value of foods
1.4 Describe cultural, social,
psychological and personal
influences of food habits
1.5 Identify the nutritional needs
of people during life span
and disease conditions
1.6 Discuss the principles of
diet planning for individuals, group, or community in
health and disease conditions
1.7 Interpret accurately research
findings
1.8 Demonstrate ability to utilize
research findings in various
clinical settings
2. Patient and population care:
2.1 Formulate need-based dietary
assessment for restoration
of health
and nutrition
5.4 Recognize the multidisciplinary approach in Nutrition
and Health Care
6. Professionalism
6.1 Integrate the expertise of different sectors and their role
in service delivery
6.2 Apply the professional ethics in practice as Clinical
Nutritionists & Dietitians
7. Critical and creative thinking:
7.1 Use critical thinking in the
provision of care
7.2 Identify and utilize current
sources of recent advances
in food and nutrition
8. Life long learning:
8.1 Foster the development of
professional consultation
skills, written communications, effective patient interactions and nutrition education for the public
8.2 Identify and utilize current
sources of recent advances
in food and nutrition
8.3 Exhibit traits of independent
learning
Program Goals
1. To endorse multidisciplinary
study of challenges facing
society with equal emphasis
on the social, human, cultural dimensions of these
challenges
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Program Structure
Students undertaking Clinical
Nutrition and Dietetics Program
should complete a total of 134 credit
hours distributed as follows:
6. Demonstrate leadership
to provide effective and
Students undertaking Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics Program should complete a Total of 134
Credit Hours distributed as follows:
424
Compulsory (/C)
Elective (/E)
Total
12
12
24
24
24
80
86
Total
116
18
134
Degree Requirements
4. University Requirements: (24 credit hours)
(a) University compulsory courses (12 credit hours)
(b) University elective courses (12 credit hours). Each student must successfully complete four courses of
university electives chosen from a list cited in this Catalog: (i) one course must be selected from each domain
5,6+7 (totaling three courses, act).
Course Title
Cr.
Hrs.
Pre-requisite
Co-requisite
0501257
General Microbiology
Biology (0500150)
0501260
Biochemistry
Biostatistics (0504252)
Human Anatomy and
Physiology (0500160)
Introduction to Nutrition
(0507250)
Introduction to Nutrition
(0507250)
General Microbiology
(0501257)
Macro and Micro Nutrients
(0507260)
Principles of Food Science
(0507261)
Introduction to Nutrition
(0507250); Macro and Micro
Nutrients (0507260)
Macro and Micro Nutrients
(0507260)
Nutrition Assessment
(0507350); Nutrition in the
Life Cycle (0507352)
0503263
0503462
0504362
0507250
Introduction to Nutrition
0507260
0507261
0507262
0507263
Food Microbiology
0507350
Nutrition Assessment
0507351
0507352
0507353
Pediatric Nutrition
0507360
Biochemistry (0501260)
Nutrition in the Life Cycle
(0507352)
-
425
Course No.
Course Title
Cr.
Pre-requisite
Hrs.
0507361
0507362
0507450
0507451
0507452
0507453
0507460
0507461
Nutrition Project
0507462
1426217
Organic Chemistry
80
Co-requisite
Course Title
Cr. Hrs.
Pre-requisite
Co-requisite
0503261
0506362
0507400
0507405
0507437
Sports Nutrition
426
General Microbiology
(0501257)
Nutrition in the Life Cycle
(0507352)
Health Education and Health
Promotion (0503263)
Nutrition Assessment
(0507350)
Study Plan for the B.Sc. Degree in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics
First Level (Freshman)
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
Crs. No.
Course Title
Type
Credit
Crs. No.
0201102
Arabic Languages
UR/C
0104100
Islamic Culture
0202121
UR/C
0504101
1411100
0206099
UR/C
0500160
0500150
Biology
Introduction to Health
Sciences
General Chemistry for
Health Sciences
Total
UR/C
CR/C
Health Informatics
IT*
Human Anatomy &
Physiology
General Physics for
Health Sciences
CR/C
University Requirements
E (1)
16
Total
0500161
1426155
1430107
Course Title
Type
Credit
UR/C
UR/C
CR/C
CR/C
UR/C
3
17
Course Title
Spring Semester
Type
Credit
Crs. No.
Course Title
Type
Credit
0504252
Biostatistics
CR/C
0501260
Biochemistry
DR/C
0507250
Introduction to Nutrition
DR/C
0507260
DR/C
0501257
General Microbiology
DR/C
DR/C
1426217
Organic Chemistry
DR/C
DR/C
University Requirements
E (2)
Food Microbiology
University Requirements
E (3)
DR/C
UR/
E
UR/E
16
Total
Total
0507261
0507262
0507263
Principles of Food
Science
Food Psychology &
Sociology
3
18
427
Course Title
Spring Semester
Type
Credit
Crs. No.
Course Title
Type
Credit
0507350
Nutrition Assessment
DR/C
0503263
DR/C
0507351
DR/C
0504362
Epidemiology and
Population Health
DR/C
0507352
DR/C
0507360
Medical Nutrition
Therapy (1)
DR/C
0507361
DR/C
Pediatric Nutrition
DR/C
0507362
Clinical Nutrition
Practicum 1A
DR/C
DR/E
0507353
University
Requirements E (4)
UR/E
Total
3
3
Total
17
18
Course Title
Spring Semester
Type
Credit
Crs. No.
Course Title
Type
Credit
0503462
DR/C
0500450
Introduction to
Research
CR/C
0507450
DR/C
0507451
DR/C
0507460
Food Service
Management
DR/C
0507452
DR/C
0507461
Nutrition Project
DR/C
0507453
DR/C
DR/E
0507462
Clinical Nutrition
Practicum 3A
DR/C
Total
428
17
Total
15
Science (0507261)
Co- requisite: None
This course covers food technology
and processing. It provides a
historical perspective of food
preservation, storage, and the
impact of urbanization on current
demand and supply for processed
and fast foods. It enables students to
understand and examine the nutritive
value of a range of techniques
involved in food technology and
food processing. Practical training is
combined to equip the students with
the skills and scientific application of
food preparation.
0507352 Nutrition in the Life Cycle
( 3-0-0:3)
Prerequisites:
Introduction
to
Nutrition (0507250), Macro and
Micronutrients (0507260)
Co- requisite: None
This course covers basic nutritional
issues from preconception throughout
life, pregnancy and lactation, infant,
adolescent, adulthood and old age. It
deals with identifying nutrient needs,
and discusses human nutrition from
both physiological and psychosocial
perspectives. It considers factors
that affect growth and development,
and the aging process. Among these
are food security, environmental
factors, and nutrition and disease
interactions.
0507353 Pediatric Nutrition
(3-0-0:3)
Prerequisites:
Macro
and
Micronutrients (0507260)
Co- requisite: Nutrition in the Life
Cycle (0507352)
The course focuses on the
interrelationships of growth and
development of the infant/child with
nutritional status in health and disease.
Nutrition for health promotion;
effects of malnutrition, nutrient
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