Post on 06-May-2023
Ministry of Higher Education
P.O. Box 1079, Postal Code 111Seeb- Sultanate of Oman
www.mohe.gov.om
Academic ProgramsIn the Colleges of Applied Sciences
2005 - 2013
A Guide for
His Majesty
Sultan Qaboos Bin SaidWe paid great attention to our completion of the infrastructure in the areas of education and training, and
so we completed the stages of the task to ensure that we prepare our children to participate in the construc-
tion and development of the country.»
“We live in an age of science and see the progress successive in all areas and to strengthen our certainty that
science and hard work the two together are ways to face the limitations of this era and the awakening of a
strong and prosperous on the basis of Islamic values and civilization”
“His Majesty famously said that let there be education even if it is under the shades of trees. Based on this
famous saying, Ministry of Higher Education is constantly striving towards the higher education of high
quality that meets the requirements of sustainable development.”
Praise to Allah, Lord of the World, and Peace be Upon His Prophet Mohammed, His Ances-
tors and all Companions.
I would like to welcome everyone to log on and review the content of the Ministry of
Higher Education (MoHE) website as it keeps pace with the ongoing development of
information and communication systems. I am confident this comprehensive state-of-
the-art website provides the best integrated e-services and is a source of clear and
comprehensive information needed by the public, including students, their parents,
academics and other visitors. The MoHE website is characterized by ease of browsing and
quick access to information and services.
In closing, I take the opportunity to express thanks and appreciation to all those who
took part in the preparation of this excellent website. Surely, Allah is the source of
success.
Dr Rawya Al-Busaidi
Minister of Higher Education
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* Foundation Program 11
* International Business Administration Bachelors International Business Administration Tourism Management Hospitality Management Accounting
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* Information of Technology Bachelors Software Development Computer Networks IT Security Data Management
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* Communication Studies Bachelors Advertising International Communication Digital Media Public Relations Journalism Media Management
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* Design Bachelors Graphic Design Spatial Design Digital Design
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* Engineering Bachelors Mechanical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
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* Applied Biotechnology Bachelors Marine Applied Biotechnology Major
Food and Agriculture Applied Biotechnology Major
Environmental Applied Biotechnology Major
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* Course Description Foundation Bachelors
The College Requirement Courses
Diploma Degree Bachelors
IBA Bachelors
Information Technology Bachelors
Communication Studies Bachelors
Design Bachelors
Engineering Bachelors
Applied Biotechnology Bachelors
Foreign Languages
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Colleges of Applied Sciences
Ibri
Rustaq
Sohar
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Nizwa
Salalah
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Nizwa
Rustaq
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FOUNDATION PROGRAM(2005-2010)
1. COURSE STRUCTURE
The proposed Foundation Program offers an integrated English and Study Skills course, and separate Maths and
Computer Skills courses. These components are described below.
Code Name Credit hours Contact hours/week Prerequisite
ENGL 4001 General English Skills: Elementary 0 20 None
ENGL 5001 General English Skills: Pre-intermediate 0 11 Pass in ENGL 4001 or equivalent PT entry score
ENGL 5002 Academic English Skills: Pre-intermediate 0 9 Pass in ENGL 4001 or equivalent PT entry score
ENGL 6001 General English Skills: Intermediate 0 11Pass in ENGL 5001 or equivalent PT entry score
Pass in ENGL 5002 or equivalent PT entry score
ENGL 6002 Academic English Skills: Intermediate 0 9Pass in ENGL 5001 or equivalent PT entry score
Pass in ENGL 5002 or equivalent PT entry score
COMP 4001 Computer Skills: Basic 0 2 None
COMP 5001 Computer Skills: Advanced 0 2 Pass in COMP 4001 or equivalent PT entry score
MATH 4001 Basic Maths 0 4 None
MATH 5001 Applied Maths 0 3 Pass in MATH 4001 or equivalent PT entry score
MATH 5002 Pure Maths 0 3 Pass in MATH 4001 or equivalent PT entry score
2. ENTRY/RE-ENTRY
2.1. EnglishInitial entry will be determined by
placement testing carried out in
September. Students will be sorted
into four groups.
Elementary (equivalent of
IELTS 3.0 or below)Level C
Pre-intermediate (IELTS 3.5) Level B
Intermediate (IELTS 4.0) Level A
(IELTS 4.5) To English Challenge Test
Students who pass the Challenge
Test will enter Year 1. Those who fail
enter Level A. Students who take
and fail the English component of
Foundation will be permitted to re-
enter within one academic year on
passing the English Challenge Test,
which will be administered prior to
the Autumn and Spring semesters.
2.2. MathsInitial entry will be determined by
placement testing carried out in
September. Students will be sorted
into three groups.
Insufficient score in Basic Maths
TestBasic Maths
Sufficient score in Basic Maths
Test Insufficient score in Applied/
Pure Maths Test
Applied Maths or
Pure Maths
Sufficient score in Basic Maths
Test Sufficient score in Applied/
Pure Maths Test
To Maths Challenge
Test
Students who pass the Challenge
Test will enter Year 1. Those who fail
enter Applied or Pure Maths.
Students who take and fail the
Maths component of Foundation
will be permitted to re-enter within
one academic year on passing the
Maths Challenge Test which will be
administered prior to the Autumn
and Spring semesters.
2.3. Computer SkillsInitial entry will be determined by
placement testing carried out in
September. Students will be sorted
into three groups.
Insufficient score in Basic
Computer Skills TestComputer Skills: Basic
Insufficient score in Advanced
Computer Skills Test
Computer Skills:
Advanced
Sufficient score in Advanced
Computer Skills Test
To Computer Skills
Challenge Test
Students who pass the Challenge
Test will enter Year 1. Those who fail
enter Computer Skills: Advanced.
Students who take and fail the Com-
puter Skills component of Founda-
tion will be permitted to re-enter
within one academic year on pass-
ing the Computer Skills Challenge
Test which will be administered
prior to the Autumn and Spring se-
mesters.
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FOUNDATION PROGRAM (2011)
1. COURSE STRUCTURE
The Foundation Program offers an integrated English and Study Skills course, and separate Maths and Computer
Skills courses. These components are described below.
Code Name Cr/ hrs Contact hours/week Prerequisite
ENGL 3001 General English Skills: Beginner 0 20 None
ENGL 4001 General English Skills: Elementary 0 20 None
ENGL 5001 General English Skills: Pre-intermediate 0 11 Pass in ENGL 4001 or equivalent PT entry score
ENGL 5002 Academic English Skills: Pre-intermediate 0 9 Pass in ENGL 4001 or equivalent PT entry score
ENGL 6001 General English Skills: Intermediate 0 11Pass in ENGL 5001 or equivalent PT entry score
Pass in ENGL 5002 or equivalent PT entry score
ENGL 6002 Academic English Skills: Intermediate 0 9Pass in ENGL 5001 or equivalent PT entry score
Pass in ENGL 5002 or equivalent PT entry score
COMP 4001 Computer Skills: Basic 0 2 None
COMP 5001 Computer Skills: Advanced 0 2 Pass in COMP 4001 or equivalent PT entry score
MATH 4001 Basic Maths 0 4 None
MATH 5001 Applied Maths 0 3 Pass in MATH 4001 or equivalent PT entry score
MATH 5002 Pure Maths 0 3 Pass in MATH 4001 or equivalent PT entry score
FOUNDATION
LEVEL D LEVEL C LEVEL B LEVEL A
Course contact Pre-Re
ENGL3001 20 Non
Course contact Pre-Req
ENGL4001 20 ENGL3001
MATH4001 4 Non
COM P4001 2 Non
Course contact Pre-Req
ENGL5001 10/11 ENGL4001
ENGL 5001 9/10 ENGL4001
MATH5001 3 ENGL4001
COMP5001 2 COMP4001
Course contact Pre-Req
ENGL6001 10/11 ENGL5001
ENGL5002ENGL6002 9/10
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2. ENTRY/ RE-ENTRY
2.1 English
Initial entry will be determined by
placement testing carried out in
September. Students will be sorted
into four groups.
General English Skills: Beginner Level D
Elementary
(equivalent of IELTS 3.0 or below)Level C
Pre-intermediate (IELTS 3.5) Level B
Intermediate (IELTS 4.0) Level A
(IELTS 4.5) To English Challenge Test
Students who pass the Challenge
Test will enter Year 1. Those who fail
enter Level A.
Students who take and fail the Eng-
lish component of Foundation will
be permitted to re-enter within one
academic year on passing the Eng-
lish Challenge Test, which will be ad-
ministered prior to the Autumn and
Spring semesters.
2.2 MathsInitial entry will be determined by placement testing carried out in September. Students will be sorted
into three groups.
Insufficient score in Basic
Maths TestBasic Maths
Sufficient score in Basic Maths
Test Insufficient score in
Applied/Pure Maths Test
Applied Maths or Pure
Maths
Sufficient score in Basic
Maths Test Sufficient score in
Applied/Pure Maths Test
To Maths Challenge
Test
Students who pass the Challenge Test will enter Year 1. Those who fail enter Applied or Pure Maths.
Students who take and fail the Maths component of Foundation will be permitted to re-enter within one academic year on passing the Maths Challenge Test which will be administered prior to the Autumn
and Spring semesters.
2.3 Computer Skills
Initial entry will be determined by
placement testing carried out in
September. Students will be sorted
into three groups.
Insufficient score in Basic
Computer Skills Test
Computer Skills:
Basic
Insufficient score in Advanced
Computer Skills Test
Computer Skills:
Advanced
Sufficient score in Advanced
Computer Skills Test
To Computer Skills
Challenge Test
Students who pass the Challenge
Test will enter Year 1. Those who fail
enter Computer Skills: Advanced.
Students who take and fail the Com-
puter Skills component of Founda-
tion will be permitted to re-enter
within one academic year on pass-
ing the Computer Skills Challenge
Test which will be administered
prior to the Autumn and Spring se-
mesters.
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Global Business is everywhere
among us. No matter if in multi-
national companies or in national
businesses, in the public or private
sector, in enterprises or in non-profit
organizations, in industry or in the
service sector- globalization con-
cerns everyone. Such an environ-
ment needs people, who do not only
have the basics of management,
but also understand how to move
in a diverse, multicultural world. In
this context, the Bachelor of Inter-
national Business Administration
program provides an educational
response to the transformation of
many businesses in this dynamic
region into global enterprises, and
will prepare students to succeed in
the global business environment.
The irresistible forces of globaliza-
tion also pose challenges especially
for small open economies. How can
a country like Oman, with a small
population and striving to make
the transition from oil dependence
to a diversified economy ,sustain
high living standards? The answer
is to look outside of Oman, which
has been the case under the leader-
ship of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos
bin Said that has changed Oman’s
destiny, putting it firmly on a course
for comprehensive development
in every sphere of life. His Majesty’s
firm belief is also that this process
can be enhanced through the pow-
er of education which is highlighted
in the teachings of the Holy Quran:
“the ignorant are not equal to those
who know.Therefore, the pathway
towards “openness” requires Oma-
nis to understand the importance
of International Business in order to
support Oman’s economic develop-
ment and to further its integration
into the world economy by prepar-
ing highly competent, international-
ly-oriented business leaders capable
of working within the Omani eco-
InternationalBusiness Administration Bachelors
International Business Administration, (BIBA) with majors / specializations that are offered in
Nizwa College International Business Administration
Tourism Management
Hospitality Management
Accounting
Salalah College
Rustaq College
nomic environment, while adapt-
ing to the driving forces of business
globalization, international compe-
tition, and international Bachelor
in International Business Admin-
istration qualification would help
aspiring international managers in
Oman with the transformation of
their business and their country .The
Colleges of Applied Sciences (CAS)
under the auspices of the Ministry
of Higher Education (MOHE), offer-
ing International Business programs
are based in Salalah, Nizwa, Ibri and
Rustaq. The following programs of
study are offered by the BIBA centre
of specializations:B.Sc.
The four years BIBA Program re-
quires students to accumulate 128
credit hours that include: 36 hours
College requirements, 35 Depart-
ment requirements, and 57 Speciali-
zation requirements (18 credit hours
as electives).
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New specialization /majors such as:
Supply Chain Management, Market-
ing ,Banking & Financial Services
Management are under planning
stage.
Graduates Attributes and skills
Academic and Professional Knowl-
edge, Communication Skills, Team-
work and Leadership, Information
Technology (IT) Literacy, Global Per-
spective and Cross-cultural Adapt-
ability, Critical and Analytical Think-
ing, Social Responsibility and Ethics,
Entrepreneurial Aptitude, Life-Long
Learning, Research Skills.
International BusinessAdministration
International Business is the field of
management that deals with busi-
ness activities that cross national
boundaries and deals the movement
of goods, services, capital, technol-
ogy and personnel .The dramatic
liberalization that has occurred in
Oman in recent years means the rel-
evant competitive arena for many
organizations is now an internation-
al one .Oman’s future dependence
on international trade, growing links
within the Asia Pacific Rim and prod-
uct diversification means the quality
and appropriateness of internation-
al business management education
will be important influences on its
international competitiveness.
Career Opportunities
International Trade Policy Advisor,
International Trade Analyst, Interna-
tional Counsellor or Adviser, Indus-
trial Development Analyst, Business
Development Advisor, Management
Positions, MNEs, SMEs, International
Marketing Analyst, International
Business Consulting and Interna-
tional Corporate Assignments.
Prospective Employers: Internation-
al and Government Organizations,
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade,
Ministry of National Economy, Min-
istry of Tourism, Multinational En-
terprises, Small-Medium sized Firms
Operating Internationally, Industry
and manufacturing sector, Omani
Centre for Investment Promotion
and Export Development, Oman
Chamber of Commerce and Industry
and Import/Export Operators
Tourism Management
The study of tourism involves de-
scribing, explaining and forecasting
the intentions, activities and experi-
ences of people in leisure and travel
pursuits ,as well as understanding
the social, cultural and environmen-
tal implications of tourism activity.
The rapid growth of domestic and
international tourism has led to an
increasing demand for graduates
who have a functional and criti-
cal understanding of tourism in its
wider social, cultural, economic, and
political contexts.
Career Opportunities
Tourism Operations Manager, Ho-
tel and Resort Manager, Regional
or National Tourism Planner, Local
Authority Policy Analyst in Tourism,
Environmental Planning Researcher,
Events Planner, Outdoor Leisure
Manager, Tourism Consultant , Air-
lines marketing, travel agencies and
tour operations, tourism entrepre-
neur.
Hospitality Management
Hospitality management is interna-
tionally defined as being the man-
agement of any business that sup-
plies food, drink or accommodation
for those away from home. This in-
cludes resorts, hotels, motels, recre-
ation and holiday parks ,conference
and convention centres, restaurants,
cafes and other related industries
that deal with tourism and leisure.
Career Opportunities
Front Office Manager, Rooms Divi-
sion Manager, Food and Beverage
Manager ,Hotel Manager, Restau-
rant and Travel and Accommodation
Facilitator, Catering Services Manag-
er, Tourism Operator, Airlines Indus-
try and Financial Controller.
Accounting
Accounting is the one of the high
potential and fastest-growing ar-
eas in the business management.
Accounting is a core business spe-
cialty that can open up career op-
portunities in Corporate Reporting,
Taxation, Management and Business
Communications across a variety of
industries. Accounting specializa-
tion can help the student earn the
in-depth education required to step
into a variety of accounting careers.
Accounting Profession and vari-
ous Accounting related jobs in the
labour market had already been
marked for Omanization in the Sul-
tanate of Oman.
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Secondly, Oman has started Pro-
fessional Accounting Institution in
Cooperation with Institute of Char-
tered Accountants of India, Institute
of Cost and Management Account-
ants of India ACCA and American
Institute of management Account-
ants .Therefore, the need for IBA
Accounting degree is of prime im-
portance.The specialization aims to
equip students with the necessary
skills to perform a wide range of
accounting activities in addition to
developing a sound business educa-
tion. This specialization will provide
a strong foundation that will either
allow the student to enter into the
workforce or apply their learning to
more advanced degrees.
Career Opportunities
Accountants can specialize in differ-
ent businesses or fields, according
to particular accounting functions.
Accounting career can be divided
into four major fields as:
Public Accountants
Management Accountants
Government Accountants
Auditors and Internal Auditors
With the Accounting specialization,
students will be prepared to pursue
career as a public, corporate, or gov-
ernment accountant in a position
such as financial analyst, forensic
accountant, information technology
specialist, international accountant,
management or tax consultant.
International Business Administration Program Requirement (1st year & 2nd year)*
Semester 1 Semester 2
Course code& No Course TitleCredit
HoursPrerequisites Course code& No Course Title
Credit
HoursPrerequisites
ENGL 1111 English for Academic Purposes (1) 4 ENGL1222 English for Academic Purposes (2) 4 ENGL 1111
INFT 1101 IT Fundamental 3 COMP5001 TUHS 1401 Introduction to Tourism & Hospitality 3
COMM 1201 Introduction to Communications 3 ACCT 1401 Fundamentals of Accounting 3
BUSN 1400 Business Fundamentals 3 ARAB1100 Arabic Language Skills 3
MATH 1004 Mathematics for International Business Administration 2 MATH5001 ISLM4410 Islamic Culture 3
Total 15 Total 16
Semester 3 Semester 4
Course code& No Course TitleCredit
HoursPrerequisites Course code& No Course Title
Credit
HoursPrerequisites
MANG2401 Introduction to Management 3 BUSN 3401 International Business Environment 3
BUSN2401 Business Economics 3 BUSN 2402 Quantitative Methods for Business 3
MRKT2401 Marketing 3 MANG2402 World of Electronic Commerce 3
ENGL 2111 English for Academic Purposes (3) 3 ENGL1222 ENGL 2255 English for Specific Purposes (IBA) 3 ENGL2111
ACCT2403 Computerized Accounting 3 ACCT2402 Managerial Accounting 3
Total 15 Total 15
* All of the IBA students take the same courses in the first and second year *
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International Business Administration Major Requirement (3rd Year & 4th Year)
Semester 5 Semester 6
Course code& No Course TitleCredit
HoursPrerequisites Course code &No Course Title
Credit
HoursPrerequisites
ECON3401 Macroeconomics and the Global Economy 3 BUSN 2401 BUSN 3402 Business Law & Ethics 3
FINA 3401 Finance 3 ACCT 3403 International Accounting 3 ACCT2402
MANG2403 Operation Management 3 MANG4401 Strategic Management 3 MANG2401
MANG3401 International Human Resource Management 3 MANG 2401 ECON 3402 Omani Economy 2
BUSN3404 Entrepreneurship 3 RESR 2000 Introduction to Research Methods 3
Elective Course 3 Elective Course 3
Total 18 Total 17
Semester 7 Semester 8
Course code &No Course TitleCredit
HoursPrerequisites Course code& No Course Title
Credit
HoursPrerequisites
BUSN 4403 International Business Strategy 3 MRKT4401 International Marketing 3 MRKT 2401
BUSN 4405 Economics of the Gulf Cooperation Council Countries 3 BUSN2401 FINA 4401 International Finance 3 FINA 3401
BUSN 3403 Business Communication & Public Relations 3 BUSN 4404 International Business Project 3 RESR2000
COMM3233 Interpersonal Skills 2 Electives Course 3
Elective Course 3 Electives Course 3
Elective Course 3
Total 17 Total 15
Tourism Management Major Requirement (3rd Year & 4th Year)
Semester 5 Semester 6
Course code& No Course TitleCredit
HoursPrerequisites Course code& No Course Title
Credit
HoursPrerequisites
TUHS 3401 Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism Management 3 TOUR 3403 Destination Management and Marketing 3 MRKT 2401
TUHS 3404 Hospitality & Tourism Information Systems 3 TOUR 3401 Tourism Law & Ethics 3
TOUR 3404 Tourism, Management & the Environment 3 TOUR 3402 Tourism Package Operations 3 TUHS3401
TUHS 3403 Hospitality and Tourism Marketing 3 MRKT2401 ECON 3402 Omani Economy 2
BUSN3404 Entrepreneurship 3 RESR 2000 Introduction to Research Methods 3
Elective Course 3 Elective Course 3
Total 18 Total 17
Semester 7 Semester 8
Course code& No Course TitleCredit
HoursPrerequisites Course code& No Course Title
Credit
HoursPrerequisites
TUHS 4401 Consumer Demand in Tourism and Hospitality 3 TUHS3401 TOUR 4402 Strategic Tourism Management 3 TUHS 3401
TUHS 4402 Hospitality & Tourism Investment Analysis 3 TUHS 4403 Entrepreneurship in Hospitality & Tourism 3 TUHS 3401
TOUR 4401 Tourism Impact Analysis 3 BUSN 2401 TOUR 4403 International Tourism Project 3 RESR 2000
COMM3233 Interpersonal Skills 2 Elective Course 3
Electives Course 3 Elective Course 3
Electives Course 3
Total 17 Total 15
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Hospitality Management Major Requirement (3rd Year & 4th Year)
Semester 5 Semester 6
Course code& No Course TitleCredit
HoursPrerequisites
Course code& No Course Title
Credit
HoursPrerequisites
TUHS 3401 Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism Management 3 HOSP 4404 Strategic Hospitality Management 3 TUHS 3401
TUHS 3403 Hospitality and Tourism Marketing 3 MRKT 2401 HOSP 3403 Hospitality Law & Ethics 3
TUHS 3404 Hospitality & Tourism Information Systems 3 HOSP4401 Food & Beverage Operations 3
BUSN3404 Entrepreneurship 3 ECON 3402 Omani Economy 2
HOSP 3401 Rooms Division Operations 3 RESR 2000 Introduction to Research Methods 3
Elective Course 3 Elective Course 3
Total 18 Total 17
Semester 7 Semester 8
Course code& No Course TitleCredit
HoursPrerequisites
Course code& No Course Title
Credit
HoursPrerequisites
TUHS 4401 Consumer Demand in Tourism and Hospitality 3 TUHS 3401 TUHS 4403 Entrepreneurship in Hospitality & Tourism 3 TUHS 3401
TUHS 4402 Hospitality & Tourism Investment Analysis 3 HOSP 4403 Rooms Division Management 3 HOSP 3401
HOSP 4402 Food & Beverage Management 3 HOSP 4401 HOSP 4405 International Hospitality Project 3 RESR 2000
COMM3233 Interpersonal Skills 2 Elective Course 3
Elective Course 3 Elective Course 3
Elective Course 3
Total 17 Total 15
Accounting Major Requirement (3rd Year & 4th Year)
Semester 5 Semester 6
Course code& No Course TitleCredit
HoursPrerequisites Course code& No Course Title
Credit
HoursPrerequisites
ACCT3401 Intermediate Accounting 3 ACCT1401 ACCT3404Accounting for Government & Non-Profit
Organization3
FINA 3401 Finance 3 ACCT 3403 International Accounting 3 ACCT2402
ACCT3402 Advanced Managerial Accounting 3 ACCT2402 ACCT3405 Corporate Accounting and Law 3 ACCT3401
BUSN3402 Business Law and Ethics 3 ECON 3402 Omani Economy 2
BUSN3404 Entrepreneurship 3 RESR 2000 Introduction to Research Methods 3
Elective Course 3 Elective Course 3
Total 18 Total 17
Semester 7 Semester 8
Course code& No Course TitleCredit
HoursPrerequisites Course code& No Course Title
Credit
HoursPrerequisites
FINA 4401 International Finance 3 FINA 3401 ACCT4403 Auditing 3 ACCT3405
FINA4402 Financial Statement Analysis 3 FINA3401 ACCT4402 Taxation 3 ACCT3405
ACCT4401 Accounting Information Systems 3 ACCT3401 ACCT4404 Accounting Project 3 RESR2000
COMM3233 Interpersonal Skills 2 Elective Courses 3
Elective Course 3 Elective Courses 3
Elective Course 3
Total 17 Total 15
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International Business Administration Major Elective Courses
Pre-reqCr/hrCourse TitleCourse Code
TUHS34013Tourism Package OperationsTOUR3402
MRKT 24013Destination Management and MarketingTOUR 3403
BUSN24013Tourism Impact AnalysisTOUR 4401
3Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism ManagementTUHS 3401
TUHS 34013Consumer Demand in Tourism and HospitalityTUHS 4401
3Rooms Division OperationsHOSP 3401
HOSP 34013Rooms Division ManagementHOSP 4403
ACCT14013Intermediate Accounting ACCT3401
3Accounting for Government and Non-Profit Organization ACCT3404
ACCT24023Advanced Management Accounting ACCT3402
ACCT34013Accounting Information SystemACCT4401
Accounting Major Electives Courses
Pre-reqCr/hrCourse TitleCourse Code
3Business Communication & Public RelationsBUSN 3403
MRKT 24013International MarketingMRKT4401
3Operation Management MANG2403
MANG24013Strategic ManagementMANG4401
MANG 24013International Human Resource ManagementMANG3401
BUSN 24013Economics of the Gulf Cooperation Council CountriesBUSN 4405
TUHS34013Tourism Package OperationsTOUR3402
MRKT 24013Destination Management and MarketingTOUR 3403
BUSN24013Tourism Impact AnalysisTOUR 4401
3Rooms Division OperationsHOSP 3401
HOSP34013Rooms Division ManagementHOSP 4403
Tourism Management Major Elective Courses
Pre-reqCr/hrCourse TitleCourse Code
3Business Communication & Public RelationsBUSN 3403
MRKT 24013International MarketingMRKT4401
3Operation Management MANG2403
MANG24013Strategic ManagementMANG4401
MANG 24013International Human Resource ManagementMANG3401
BUSN 24013Economics of the Gulf Cooperation Council CountriesBUSN 4405
3Rooms Division OperationsHOSP 3401
HOSP34013Rooms Division ManagementHOSP 4403
ACCT14013Intermediate Accounting ACCT3401
3Accounting for Government and Non-Profit Organization ACCT3404
ACCT24023Advanced Management Accounting ACCT3402
3Accounting Information SystemACCT4401
Hospitality Management Major Elective Courses
Pre-reqCr/hrCourse TitleCourse Code
3Business Communication & Public RelationsBUSN 3403
MRKT 24013International MarketingMRKT4401
3Operation Management MANG2403
MANG24013Strategic ManagementMANG4401
MANG 24013International Human Resource ManagementMANG3401
BUSN 24013Economics of the Gulf Cooperation Council CountriesBUSN 4405
TUHS34013Tourism Package OperationsTOUR3402
MRKT 24013Destination Management and MarketingTOUR 3403
BUSN24013Tourism Impact AnalysisTOUR 4401
ACCT14013Intermediate Accounting ACCT3401
3Accounting for Government and Non-Profit Organization ACCT3404
ACCT24023Advanced Management Accounting ACCT3402
3Accounting Information SystemACCT4401
* Elective Courses
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The Batchelor of information tech-
nology is a 4 year 128 credit hour
program taught in English, designed
to produce graduates who are com-
petent in their major disciplines, as
well as IT in general these gradu-
ates are ready to be involved in the
development of Omani industry.
As the name “Colleges of Applied
Sciences” suggests, our students
are exposed to significant practical
work and, where possible, linkages
with Omani industry are being de-
veloped and exploited.
The BIT program contains a core of
main stream IT courses which have
exposed our graduates to the con-
cepts and topics about which all
who work in the IT field should be
familiar. Typically: web design and
development; software design and
implementation; information sys-
tems analysis and design; operating
systems; networks; database; IT se-
curity; professional ethics; and such
analytical courses as discrete mathe-
matics and data structures. IT is a fast
moving field however, and so space
has been left in the program which
can be filled with the innovations of
the time ensuring our graduates are
aware of the latest IT trends.
The four majors of the BIT are pres-
ently offered are Software Develop-
Information Technology Bachelors
Information Technology (IT) with majors/specializations that are offered in
Software Development Computer Networks IT Security Data Management
Sohar College
Computer Networks Data Management
Salalah college
Software Development Computer Networks IT Security
Sur college
Software Development Computer Networks IT Security Data Management
Rustaq college
Software Development Computer Networks IT Security Data Management
Ibri college
ment, Data Management, IT Security,
and computer Networks. The majors
permit our students to explore their
chosen field in greater depth with
the addition of highly focused and
specialised courses, as well as elec-
tives which are also geared towards
their majors.
The four years IT Program requires
students to accumulate 128 credit
hours that include: 36 hours Col-
lege requirements, 53 Department
requirements, and 39 Specialization
requirements.
BIT
Ma
jors
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Software DevelopmentThe software development major
pushes the students understanding
of abstract concepts through ad-
vanced data structures and the lat-
est software innovations. Graduates
of this major will be experienced in
both procedural as well as object
oriented languages, and a full year
project is undertaken in conjunc-
tion with a course on software pro-
ject management. Electives such as
concurrent programming, computer
graphics and artificial intelligence
challenge the students further
whilst adding an extra layer of inter-
est and motivation.
Computer Networks
The computer networks major offers
grounding in current technology in
use in Oman as well as the latest in-
novations across the world. Network
technology, network management,
internetworking, and wireless net-
working are all very relevant to the
expansion of Oman today combined
with the concepts of network, secu-
rity make graduates of this major
very useful to industry.
IT Security The IT security major prepares
students to understand and com-
bat threats to security in a rapidly
changing world. More than any
other major, it is important to keep
up with the market evolution and to
keep abreast of concepts and imple-
mentation techniques.
Data ManagementData management addresses the
complexities of large-scale distrib-
uted data as is found in the world
today. Graduates will have worked
with large amounts of web-based
data, and designed and analysed a
number of data searching and min-
ing techniques and algorithms.
Graduate Attributes And Skills
Willingness and the ability to
learn and to continue learning,
to appreciate that learning is con-
tinuous throughout life.
Capability to work alone or in a
team, to be self-directed, and to
show independent judgment.
Information literacy, including
the ability to locate, evaluate and
use information within a range of
contexts.
A multi- disciplinary perspective.
Awareness of ethical issues.
The fundamental knowledge and
understanding which will enable
them to develop as practicing
professionals in the industry.
A knowledge of and practical ex-
perience with several computer
programming languages.
An ability to investigate a prob-
lem, to devise an algorithm for
its solution, and to implement
that algorithm efficiently and
effectively.
A capacity to select from alterna-
tive solutions.
A knowledge of the limitations of
computation.
Career opportunities
IT has found its way into almost eve-
ry aspect of modern life, and so it is
no surprise to find IT specialists in
an enormous variety of occupations
and enterprises. From multi- nation-
al conglomerates and government
ministries to small businesses, IT spe-
cialists support and innovate, bring-
ing information access to where it is
needed. In general IT specialists will
take responsibility for the selection
of hardware and software products
to suit the needs of an organization.
They will be involved with detailed
organisational systems analysis, the
integration of products with organi-
zational needs and infrastructure,
and may be responsible for install-
ing, customizing, maintaining, and
upgrading those applications as
the organization grows. Examples
of these responsibilities include the
design and installation of networks;
network administration and secu-
rity; the design and maintenance
of web pages; the development of
multimedia resources; the instal-
lation of communication compo-
nents; the selection and manage-
ment of email systems; securing the
working environment; and the plan-
ning and management of the tech-
nology lifecycle by which an organi-
zation’s technology is maintained,
upgraded, and replaced.
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Degree Requirements for all Information Technology Program Requirement (1st year & 2nd year)*
Semester 1 Semester 2
Course code& No Course TitleCredit
HoursPrerequisites Course code& No Course Title
Credit
HoursPrerequisites
ENGL 1111 English for Academic Purposes (1) 4 ENGL1222 English for Academic Purposes (2) 4 ENGL 1111
INFT 1101 IT Fundamental 3 COMP5001 SFDV1000 Introduction to Dynamic Web Development 3
COMM 1201 Introduction to Communications 3 INFT 1002 Foundations of Digital Technology 3
ARAB1100 Arabic Language Skills 3 SFDV1003 Programming Fundamentals 3
MATH 1005 Mathematics for IT 2 MATH5002 ECON 3402 Omani Economy 2
Total 15 Total 15
Semester 3 Semester 4
Course code& No Course TitleCredit
HoursPrerequisites Course code& No Course Title
Credit
HoursPrerequisites
SFDV 2001 Web Development 3 SFDV1000 SFDV 3001 Data Structures (1) 3SFDV 2103
MATH 1022
SFDV 2002 Principles of Information Systems 3 INFT 1002 SFDV 2005 Introduction to Computer Organisation 3
SFDV 2103 Programming 3 SFDV1003 NETW 2101 Networks (1) 3
ENGL 2111 English for Academic Purposes (3) 3 ENGL1222 ENGL 2244 English for Specific Purposes (IT) 3 ENGL2111
MATH1022 Introduction to Discrete Mathematics 3 SFDV 3002 Introduction to Databases 3 SFDV2002
Total 15 Total 15
* All of the IT student take the same courses in the first and second year
Computer Networks Major Requirement (3rd Year & 4th Year)
Semester 5 Semester 6
Course code& No Course TitleCredit
HoursPrerequisites Course code& No Course Title
Credit
HoursPrerequisites
SFDV 2104 Application Software Development 3 SFDV 2103 NETW 3000 Introduction to Security 3
SFDV 3003 Systems Analysis and Design 3 SFDV3002 NETW3001 Networks (2) 3 NETW 2101
NETW 3005 Operating Systems 3 NETW 4009 Innovation in Network and Security 3 NETW 2101
MATH 3001 Discrete Mathematics 3 MATH1022 RESR 2000 Introduction to Research Methods 3
BUSN3404 Entrepreneurship 3 Major Elective (2) 3
Major Elective (1) 3
Total 18 Total 15
Semester 7 Semester 8
Course code& No Course TitleCredit
HoursPrerequisites Course code& No Course Title
Credit
HoursPrerequisites
NETW 4001 Network Technology 3 NETW 2101 NETW 4003 Internet working 3 NETW4002
NETW 4002 Network Management 3 NETW 2101 ISLM 4410 Islamic Culture 3
COMM3233 Interpersonal Skills 2 NETW 4004 Wireless Networking 3 NETW 2101
Major Elective (3) 3 Major Elective (5) 3
Major Elective (4) 3 Major Elective (6) 3
Non-IT Elective (2) 3 Non-IT Elective (2) 3
Total 17 Total 18
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Software Development Major Requirement (3rd Year & 4th Year)
Semester 5 Semester 6
Course code& No Course TitleCredit
HoursPrerequisites Course code& No Course Title
Credit
HoursPrerequisites
SFDV 2104 Application Software Development 3 SFDV 2103 SFDV3004 Data Structures (2) 3 SFDV 3001
SFDV 3003 Systems Analysis and Design 3 SFDV3002 SFDV 4009 Innovation in Software Development 3 SFDV 2014
NETW 3005 Operating Systems 3 NETW3000 Introduction to Security 3
MATH 3001 Discrete Mathematics 3 MATH1022 RESR 2000 Introduction to Research Methods 3
BUSN3404 Entrepreneurship 3 Major Elective (2) 3
Major Elective (1) 3
Total 18 Total 15
Semester 7 Semester 8
Course code& No Course TitleCredit
HoursPrerequisites Course code& No Course Title
Credit
HoursPrerequisites
SFDV 4003 Software Engineering Project A 3 SFDV3004 SFDV 4004 Software Engineering Project B 3 SFDV4001
SFDV 4001 Object Oriented Programming and User-interfaces 3 SFDV3004 ISLM4410 Islamic Culture 3
COMM3233 Interpersonal Skills 2 SFDV 4002 Software Project Management 3 SFDV3003
Major Elective (3) 3 Major Elective (5) 3
Major Elective (4) 3 Major Elective (6) 3
Non-IT Elective (1) 3 Non-IT Elective (2) 3
Total 17 Total 18
Information Technology Security Major Requirement (3rd Year & 4th Year)
Semester 5 Semester 6
Course code& No Course TitleCredit
HoursPrerequisites Course code& No Course Title
Credit
HoursPrerequisites
SFDV 2104 Application Software Development 3 SFDV 2103 NETW3000 Introduction to Security 3
SFDV 3003 Systems Analysis and Design 3 SFDV3002 NETW3001 Networks (2) 3 NETW 2101
NETW 3005 Operating Systems 3 NETW 4009 Innovation in Network and Security 3 NETW 2101
MATH 3001 Discrete Mathematics 3 MATH1022 RESR 2000 Introduction to Research Methods 3
BUSN3404 Entrepreneurship 3 Major Elective (2) 3
Major Elective (1) 3
Total 18 Total 15
Semester 7 Semester 8
Course code& No Course TitleCredit
HoursPrerequisites Course code& No Course Title
Credit
HoursPrerequisites
NETW 4005 Computer Security A 3 NETW 2101 NETW 4007 Computer Security B 3 NETW4005
NETW 4006 Network Security A 3 NETW 2101 ISLM4410 Islamic Culture 3
COMM3233 Interpersonal Skills 2 NETW 4008 Network Security B 3 NETW4006
Major Elective (3) 3 Major Elective (5) 3
Major Elective (4) 3 Major Elective (6) 3
Non-IT Elective (1) 3 Non-IT Elective (2) 3
Total 17 Total 18
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Data Management Major Requirement (3rd Year & 4th Year)
Semester 5 Semester 6
Course code& No Course TitleCredit
HoursPrerequisites Course code& No Course Title
Credit
HoursPrerequisites
SFDV 2104 Application Software Development 3 SFDV 2103 SFDV3004 Data Structures (2) 3 SFDV 3001
SFDV 3003 Systems Analysis and Design 3 SFDV3002 SFDV 4009 Innovation in Software Development 3 SFDV 2104
NETW 3005 Operating Systems 3 NETW3000 Introduction to Security 3
MATH 3001 Discrete Mathematics 3 MATH1022 RESR 2000 Introduction to Research Methods 3
BUSN3404 Entrepreneurship 3 Major Elective (2) 3
Major Elective (1) 3
Total 18 Total 15
Semester 7 Semester 8
Course code& No Course TitleCredit
HoursPrerequisites Course code& No Course Title
Credit
HoursPrerequisites
SFDV 3007 Advanced Database Design 3 SFDV 3003 SFDV 3008 Database Development 3 SFDV 3003
SFDV3011 Advanced Web Development 3 SFDV 2001 ISLM4410 Islamic Culture 3
COMM3233 Interpersonal Skills 2 SFDV 4005 Distributed Data Management 3 SFDV 3003
Major Elective (3) 3 Major Elective (5) 3
Major Elective (4) 3 Major Elective (6) 3
Non-IT Elective (1) 3 Non-IT Elective (2) 3
Total 17 Total 18
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Computer Networks Major Elective Courses
Prerequisite Course Title Course Code & No
SFDV 3005 Artificial Intelligence SFDV 3005
SFDV 3004 Data Structures (2) SFDV 3004
NETW3006 Advanced Operating Systems NETW3006
SFDV 3011 Advanced Web Development SFDV 3011
SFDV 4005 Distributed Data Management SFDV 4005
SFDV 3006 Concurrent Programming SFDV 3006
SFDV 3012 Computer Graphics INFT 3002
SFDV 3007 Advanced Database Design SFDV 3007
SFDV 3008 Database Development SFDV 3008
SFDV 4001 Object Oriented Programming and User-interfaces SFDV 4001
SFDV 4002 Software Project Management SFDV 4002
NETW 4005 Computer Security A NETW 4005
NETW 4006 Network Security A NETW 4006
Software Development Major Electives Courses
Prerequisite Course Title Course Code & No
SFDV 3005 Artificial Intelligence SFDV 3005
NETW3006 Advanced Operating Systems NETW3006
SFDV 3011 Advanced Web Development SFDV 3011
SFDV 4005 Distributed Data Management SFDV 4005
SFDV 3006 Concurrent Programming SFDV 3006
SFDV 3012 Computer Graphics INFT 3002
SFDV 3007 Advanced Database Design SFDV 3007
SFDV 3008 Database Development SFDV 3008
NETW 4005 Computer Security A NETW 4005
NETW 4006 Network Security A NETW 4006
NETW 4001 Network Technology NETW 4001
NETW 4002 Network Management NETW 4002
NETW 4004 Wireless Networking NETW 4004
Information Technology Security Major Elective Courses
Prerequisite Course Title Course Code & No
SFDV 3005 Artificial Intelligence SFDV 3005
NETW3006 Advanced Operating Systems NETW3006
SFDV 3004 Data Structures (2) SFDV 3004
SFDV 3011 Advanced Web Development SFDV 3011
SFDV 4005 Distributed Data Management SFDV 4005
SFDV 3006 Concurrent Programming SFDV 3006
SFDV 3012 Computer Graphics INFT 3002
SFDV 3007 Advanced Database Design SFDV 3007
SFDV 3008 Database Development SFDV 3008
SFDV 4001 Object Oriented Programming and User-interfaces SFDV 4001
SFDV 4002 Software Project Management SFDV 4002
NETW 4001 Network Technology NETW 4001
NETW 4002 Network Management NETW 4002
NETW 4004 Wireless Networking NETW 4004
Data Management Major Elective Courses
Prerequisite Course Title Course Code & No
SFDV 3005 Artificial Intelligence SFDV 3005
NETW3006 Advanced Operating Systems NETW3006
SFDV 3006 Concurrent Programming SFDV 3006
SFDV 3012 Computer Graphics INFT 3002
NETW 4005 Computer Security A NETW 4005
NETW 4006 Network Security A NETW 4006
SFDV 4001 Object Oriented Programming and User-interfaces SFDV 4001
SFDV 4002 Software Project Management SFDV 4002
NETW 4001 Network Technology NETW 4001
NETW 4002 Network Management NETW 4002
NETW 4004 Wireless Networking NETW 4004
* Elective Courses
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The Degree Programme of com-
munication at the Colleges of Ap-
plied Sciences offer both insightful
academic study of the media and
preparation for professional careers
in print ,broadcasting ,new media,
advertising ,and public relations .As
His Majesty Sultan Qaboos Bin Said
stated” ,diverse science and arts
programs are needed in the coun-
try which meet the requirements
of the labour market ,which is the
Communication Studies Bachelors
ultimate melting pot that absorbs
the output of educational institu-
tions .Respecting these words ,our
teaching aims to enhance critical
awareness of communication‘s role
in an increasingly global society .Us-
ing both humanistic and social sci-
entific approaches ,we focus on six
inter-related areas :communication
and culture ,communication tech-
nology and society ,international
communication ,political communi-
Communication with majors/specializations that are offered in
Advertising
International Communications
Digital Media
Public Relations
Journalism
Media Management
Nizwa College
International Communications
Digital Media
Public Relations
Salalah college
International Communications
Digital Media
Public Relations
Journalism
Sur college
cation ,rhetoric and critical studies
and social interaction .Faculty ,staff
and students work across these do-
mains to cultivate a collaborative
and inclusive scholarly community.
The four years COMM Program re-
quires students to accumulate 128
credit hours that include: 36 hours
College requirements, 50 Depart-
ment requirements, and 42 Speciali-
zation requirements (18 credit hours
as electives).
Com
mun
icat
ion
Maj
ors
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Graduates attributes and the skills
Degree graduates have a compre-
hensive knowledge of their chosen
field and can systematically gather,
analyse and interpret data from a
variety of sources .They can man-
age their own learning ,and are
equipped to keep up to date with
new developments .They are adapt-
able and able to learn quickly how to
make sound judgments and to take
the initiative to resolve problems
and develop sound arguments and
solutions .Their English language ca-
pabilities include a good command
of the language ,an ability to han-
dle complex English in their chosen
field ,and to understand detailed
reasoning .They are equipped with a
degree that will allow admission to
postgraduate studies in quality uni-
versities throughout the world.
Advertising
The advertising major brings to-
gether the academic and profes-
sion perspectives of advertising .It
explores how advertising works in
a society ,especially in a develop-
ing economy ,and examines the
relationship between consumer be-
haviour and advertising .The socio-
cultural aspects of advertising in the
Arab world and especially in Oman
are discussed .The courses also ana-
lyse the role and practices of media
in advertising .The students will un-
derstand the importance of market-
ing research in advertising .They will
learn to develop advertising strate-
gies and campaigns .They know the
production process of advertising
from idea generation and copy writ-
ing to artistic and technical realiza-
tion of advertisements and commer-
cials in print and electronic media .
Career opportunities
The graduates can find work in
advertising and promotional
agencies or the marketing de-
partments of public and private
corporations .They can also work
in media companies specialized
in commercial productions.
Digital Media
CAS is the pioneer in Oman in of-
fering this major to students in
this region .The courses explore the
practice and conceptual competen-
cies in the production of interactive
media ,which includes the produc-
tion of text ,audio ,still and moving
image ,and their assembly into an
interactive media piece across sev-
eral delivery modes .The students
will be prepared to critically assess
’interactivity’ and’ interface ‘in rela-
tion to new media forms with a spe-
cial focus on budgeting ,time frames
and project management.
Career opportunities
Digital media graduates can find
employment in electronic me-
dia( multimedia, animation,web,
broadcasting (companies and
advertising agencies .Graduates
can also work in PR and market-
ing departments of private and
public corporations .A growing
field offering work opportunities
for digital media professionals is
education, especially e-learning.
International Communication
This major introduces debates on
the impact of media on culture
and identity ,globalization on me-
dia forms ,how organizations shape
individual and social identity ,and
so on .The students will learn how
to evaluate the functions ,uses and
ethical framework of broadcast jour-
nalism in an international context.
They will examine the development
of digital technologies and the ethi-
cal and cultural issues affecting jour-
nalists that arises from new media
forms like blogging and online news
media.
Career opportunities
Graduates in these disciplines
are working in the areas of jour-
nalism ,broadcasting ,diplomacy,
public relations ,research and
management variously in me-
dia ,governmental organizations,
government and corporations.
Journalism
The Journalism major will look at the
principles and theory of journalism
practice ,emphasizing basic journal-
ism skills and formats such as struc-
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turing and developing content ,re-
searching and writing news stories
for appropriate target audiences.
The students will also be exposed to
skills of public relations communica-
tion ,news reporting ,public affairs
reporting and also editing and de-
signing newspaper layouts includ-
ing graphics ,photos and headlines.
Career opportunities
Journalists can work as editors,
reporters,columnists,correspon
dents,writers,photojournalists,
proof readers ,news analysts etc.
in print (newspapers and maga-
zines) and electronic (radio ,tel-
evision and web media).
Public Relations
The Public Relations major will ex-
amine the theory and principles of
PR with specific emphasis on com-
mon issues of business communica-
tion .It will introduce key concepts
of audience analysis ,strategic plan-
ning and decision-making within
the context of events management,
marketing ,advertising and the me-
dia .The students will also explore
organizational communication and
communication strategies from a
business-oriented standpoint .Hu-
man resource communication is also
a part of this major which deals with
issues of employment and industrial
relations ,employer and employee
rights ,and so on.
Career opportunities
Graduates of Public relation can
find employment in the corpo-
rate sector ,public sector ,govern-
ment agencies ,tourist agencies,
hotels ,banks and other financial
institutions ,private consultancy
firms etc .Public relations special-
ists handle organizational func-
tions such as media ,community,
consumer ,and governmental
relations ,political campaigns,
interest-group representation,
conflict mediation ,or employee
and investor relations
Degree Requirements for all Communication Program Requirement (1st year & 2nd year)*
Semester 1 Semester 2
Course code& No Course TitleCredit
HoursPrerequisites Course code& No Course Title
Credit
HoursPrerequisites
ENGL 1111 English for Academic Purposes (1) 4 ENGL1222 English for Academic Purposes (2) 4 ENGL 1111
INFT 1101 IT Fundamental 3 COMP5001 COMM1203 Introduction to Public Relations 3
COMM 1201 Introduction to Communications 3 COMM1204 Introduction to Journalism 3
ARAB1100 Arabic Language Skills 3 MEDA 1201 Introduction to Media Studies 3
MATH 1003 Mathematics for Communications 2 MATH5001 ISLM4410 Islamic Culture 3
Total 15 Total 16
Semester 3 Semester 4
Course code& No Course TitleCredit
HoursPrerequisites Course code& No Course Title
Credit
HoursPrerequisites
COMM2201 Interpersonal Communication 3 COMM2202 Media Communication and Society 3
MEDA2201 Image and Sound 3 MEDA2202 Applied Media Ethics 3COMM1203
COMM1204
COMM2204 Introduction to Sociology 3 COMM3234 Introduction to Advertising 3COMM2204
COMM2201
ENGL 2111 English for Academic Purposes (3) 3 ENGL1222 COMM2206 Communication in the Islamic World 3
COMM2203 Popular Culture 3 ENGL 2222English for Specific Purposes
(Communication Studies)3 ENGL2111
Total 15 Total 15
* All of the communication student take the same courses in the first and second year
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International Communication Major Requirement (3rd Year & 4th Year)
Semester 5 Semester 6
Course code& No Course TitleCredit
HoursPrerequisites Course code& No Course Title
Credit
HoursPrerequisites
COMM3201 Theories of Media Communication 3 MEDA 2202 COMM3205 Issues in Media Communication 3 MEDA2201
COMM3202 Visual Communication 3 COMM3206 Intercultural Communication 3
COMM3203 Communications and Culture 3 BUSN3404 Entrepreneurship 3
MEDA2222 Media and Society in Oman 3 MEDA3201 Identity and the Media 3 COMM3206
ECON3402 Omani Economy 2 RESR 2000 Introduction to Research Methods 3
Major Elective (1) 3 Major Elective (2) 3
Total 17 Total 18
Semester 7 Semester 8
Course code& No Course TitleCredit
HoursPrerequisites Course code& No Course Title
Credit
HoursPrerequisites
MEDA4201 International Journalism – Print 3 COMM3205 MEDA4209 International Journalism – Broadcast 3 MEDA4201
MEDA4202 Media Globalization 3 MEDA 2222 COMM3233 Interpersonal Skills 2
COMM4201Communication, Organisation and Social
Identity3 MEDA4210 Media Technology & Society 3
Major Elective (3) 3 MEDA4211 New Media Journalism 3
Non-CS Elective (1) 3 Major Elective (4) 3
Non-CS Elective (2) 3
Total 15 Total 17
Digital Media Major Requirement (3rd Year & 4th Year)
Semester 5 Semester 6
Course code& No Course TitleCredit
HoursPrerequisites Course code& No Course Title
Credit
HoursPrerequisites
COMM3201 Theories of Media Communication 3 MEDA2202 COMM3205 Issues in Media Communication 3 MEDA2201
COMM3202 Visual Communication 3 BUSN3404 Entrepreneurship 3
MEDA2204 Interactive Media Production 3 MEDA 2201 COMM3206 Intercultural Communication 3
MEDA2222 Media and Society in Oman 3 MEDA3202 Time-Based Media Production 3 MEDA2204
ECON3402 Omani Economy 2 RESR 2000 Introduction to Research Methods 3
Major Elective (1) 3 Major Elective (2) 3
Total 17 Total 18
Semester 7 Semester 8
Course code& No Course TitleCredit
HoursPrerequisites Course code& No Course Title
Credit
HoursPrerequisites
MEDA4203 Advanced Digital Video 3 COMM 3202 MEDA4212 Video Post Production 3 MEDA4203
MEDA4204 3D Modelling and Visualisation 3 MEDA3202 MEDA4213 3D Animation 3 MEDA4204
MEDA4205 Digital Media Project 3 MEDA3202 COMM3233 Interpersonal Skills 2
Major Elective (3) 3 MEDA4214 Advanced Web Media Production 3 MEDA3202
Non-CS Elective (1) 3 Major Elective (4) 3
Non-CS Elective (2) 3
Total 15 Total 17
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Journalism Major Requirement (3rd Year & 4th Year)
Semester 5 Semester 6
Course code& No Course TitleCredit
HoursPrerequisites Course code& No Course Title
Credit
HoursPrerequisites
COMM3201 Theories of Media Communication 3 MEDA 2202 COMM3205 Issues in Media Communication 3 MEDA 2201
COMM3202 Visual Communication 3 COMM3206 Intercultural Communication 3
MEDA2205 Journalism 3 BUSN3404 Entrepreneurship 3
MEDA2222 Media and Society in Oman 3 COMM3207 Public Relations Communication 3
ECON3402 Omani Economy 2 RESR 2000 Introduction to Research Methods 3
Major Elective (1) 3 Major Elective (2) 3
Total 17 Total 18
Semester 7 Semester 8
Course code& No Course TitleCredit
HoursPrerequisites Course code& No Course Title
Credit
HoursPrerequisites
MEDA4206 News Reporting 3 MEDA4215 Television Journalism 3MEDA 4206
MEDA4207
MEDA4207 Public Affairs Reporting 3 MEDA4211 New Media Journalism 3 MEDA4206
MEDA4208 Editing and Design 3 COMM3233 Interpersonal Skills 2
Major Elective (3) 3 MEDA4216 Radio Journalism 3MEDA 4206
MEDA4207
Non-CS Elective (1) 3 Major Elective (4) 3
Non-CS Elective (2) 3
Total 15 Total 17
Public Relations Major Requirement (3rd Year & 4th Year)
Semester 5 Semester 6
Course code& No Course TitleCredit
HoursPrerequisites Course code& No Course Title
Credit
HoursPrerequisites
COMM3201 Theories of Media Communication 3 MEDA 2202 COMM3205 Issues in Media Communication 3 MEDA2201
COMM3202 Visual Communication 3 COMM3206 Intercultural Communication 3
MEDA2205 Journalism 3 BUSN3404 Entrepreneurship 3
MEDA2222 Media and Society in Oman 3 COMM3207 Public Relations Communication 3
ECON3402 Omani Economy 2 RESR 2000 Introduction to Research Methods 3
Major Elective (1) 3 Major Elective (2) 3
Total 17 Total 18
Semester 7 Semester 8
Course code& No Course TitleCredit
HoursPrerequisites Course code& No Course Title
Credit
HoursPrerequisites
MEDA4206 News Reporting 3 COMM4207 Human Resources Communication 3 COMM4203
COMM4203 Corporate Communication 3 COMM3207 COMM4202 Public Relations Practice 3 COMM4204
COMM4204 Communication Strategy 3 COMM 3207 COMM3233 Interpersonal Skills 2
Major Elective (3) 3 MANG4402 Knowledge Management 3 COMM4203
Non-CS Elective (1) 3 Major Elective (4) 3
Non-CS Elective (2) 3
Total 15 Total 17
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Advertising Major Requirement (3rd Year & 4th Year)
Semester 5 Semester 6
Course code& No Course TitleCredit
HoursPrerequisites Course code& No Course Title
Credit
HoursPrerequisites
COMM3201 Theories of Media Communication 3 MEDA 2202 COMM3205 Issues in Media Communication 3 MEDA2201
COMM3202 Visual Communication 3 COMM3206 Intercultural Communication 3
COMM3235 Copywriting 3 COMM3234 BUSN3404 Entrepreneurship 3
MEDA2222 Media and Society in Oman 3 COMM3236 Advertising Research 3 COMM3235
RESR 2000 Introduction to Research Methods 3 ECON3402 Omani Economy 2
Major Elective (1) 3 Major Elective (2) 3
Total 18 Total 17
Semester 7 Semester 8
Course code& No Course TitleCredit
HoursPrerequisites Course code& No Course Title
Credit
HoursPrerequisites
COMM3237 Advertising Strategies and Campaigns 3 COMM3236 MANG4403 Advertising Management 3 COMM4215
COMM4215 Advertising and Society 3 COMM3236 COMM3233 Interpersonal Skills 2
DESN4321 Design for Advertising 3 COMM3236 COMM4216 Advertising Production 3 COMM4215
Major Elective (3) 3 COMM4220 Advertising Project 3 COMM4215
Non-CS Elective (1) 3 Major Elective (4) 3
Non-CS Elective (2) 3
Total 15 Total 17
Media Management Major Requirement (3rd Year & 4th Year)
Semester 5 Semester 6
Course code& No Course TitleCredit
HoursPrerequisites Course code& No Course Title
Credit
HoursPrerequisites
COMM3201 Theories of Media Communication 3 MEDA 2202 COMM3205 Issues in Media Communication 3 MEDA2201
COMM3202 Visual Communication 3 COMM3206 Intercultural Communication 3
COMM3204 Communication, Organization & Creative Work 3 BUSN3404 Entrepreneurship 3
MEDA2222 Media and Society in Oman 3 COMM3208 Organisational Structure and Behaviour 3
ECON3402 Omani Economy 2 RESR 2000 Introduction to Research Methods 3
Major Elective (1) 3 Major Elective (2) 3
Total 17 Total 18
Semester 7 Semester 8
Course code& No Course TitleCredit
HoursPrerequisites Course code& No Course Title
Credit
HoursPrerequisites
COMM4206 Cultural Policy Analysis 3 COMM4207 Human Resources Communication 3
COMM4205 Issues in Cross-Cultural Communication 3 COMM4208 Managing Creative Projects 3
COMM4201Communication, Organization and Social
Identity3 COMM4209
Communication Issues for Managing in the
Creative Industries3
Major Elective (3) 3 COMM3233 Interpersonal Skills 2
Non-CS Elective (1) 3 Major Elective (4) 3
Non-CS Elective (2) 3
Total 15 Total 17
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* Elective Courses
Elective Courses for Non-C.S. Students
Course Code & No Course Title Credit Hours Prerequisites
COMM1203 Introduction to Public Relations 3
COMM1204 Introduction to Journalism 3
COMM2201 Interpersonal Communication 3
COMM2203 Popular Culture 3
MEDA2201 Image and Sound 3
COMM3202 Visual Communication 3
Communication Elective Courses Arabic ( For All Majors)
Course Code & No Course Title Credit Hours Prerequisites
COMM4210 Bilingual Communication 3
COMM4211 Writing for Newspaper 3 COMM1204
COMM4212 Writing for Public Relations 3 COMM1203
MEDA4217 Writing for Radio and Television 3 MEDA1201
MEDA4218 Contemporary Arab Media 3 MEDA2222
COMM4213 The Arts of Delivery and Presentation 3
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Design is a discipline which is synon-
ymous with creativity. The Bachelor
of Design program at CAS offers a
unique opportunity for Omani stu-
dents to excel in the realms of inge-
nuity an innovation. It is a program
which educates students in problem
solving in the most inspired way, fo-
cusing on both the academic as well
as application aspect of the industry.
Being closely linked with the local
industry, the students are constantly
Design Bachelors
being exposed to the latest trend
and style in design as well as keep-
ing abreast with the most current
technical aspects in the creation of
design in various modes of delivery.
There are currently 3 design spe-
cialisations being offered at the Col-
leges of Applied Sciences. They are
Graphic Design, Digital Design and
Spatial Design. These specializations
are being offered at the two Centers
Design Program with majors / specializations that are offered in
Des
ign
Maj
ors
Nizwa College
Graphic Design
Spatial Design
Digital Design
Ibri college Graphic Design
Digital Design
of Specializations for design in Ibri
and Nizwa. They are a four year full
time degree program leading to a
Bachelor’s Degree in Design.
The four years DESN Program re-
quires students to accumulate 128
credit hours that include: 36 hours
College requirements, 47 Depart-
ment requirements, and 45 Speciali-
zation requirements (18 credit hours
as electives).
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Graduate Attributes And Skills
A graduate with a Bachelor of De-
sign degree will demonstrate the
following competencies:
The ability to assess and effective-
ly engage relevant technologies
in the development of solutions.
The ability to critically evaluate
their own work and the work of
other practitioners.
The ability to think laterally and
develop creative ideas.
The ability to effectively utilise a
variety of approaches, including
self-directed, collaborative and
self-reflective processes.
The ability to undertake research
in the areas of digital design,
graphic design, spatial design or
in areas in which these disciplines
integrate or converge.
In addition to the outcomes
noted above, the intent of the
Bachelor of Design is to develop
academic and professional capa-
bilities that are needed to par-
ticipate effectively in the diverse
design professions.
Graphic Design
The Bachelor of Design in Graphic
Design program at CAS is a pro-
gram that focuses on the training
of students in the development of
ideation process, creative problem
solving and innovating ideas into
real life applied applications. The
ability to visualize ideas and effec-
tively communicate thoughts with
potential clients is a crucial compo-
nent of the program where students
are given extensive coaching in skill
development and effective verbal
training throughout the four year
program. Students are also trained
to conduct research in the areas of
design which requires research prior
to providing creative solution.
Graduates can work as
Graphic designers, photographers,
manual / digital illustrators, photo /
image editors, print designers, lay-
out artists, art directors, design man-
agers, packaging designers, creative
directors, art production managers,
pre-press managers, brand identity
designers / developers, visualisers,
visual design journalist and informa-
tion designers.
Spatial Design
The Bachelor of Design in Digital
Design program at CAS is a program
that emphasises on the technical
and digital aspects of design pro-
duction. A core team of locals as well
as international full-time faculty ex-
tends the energy and ideas students
bring to the studio to encourage
generative thinking and making. In
addition to departmental faculty,
students are also being exposed to
various local and international de-
sign events and visits which broad-
en students’ awareness of resources
within the larger design world and
offer varied models for critical prac-
tice.
Graduates can work as
Interior designer, interior architec-
ture, simulation & virtual environ-
ment designer, furniture designer,
exhibition designer, visual merchan-
diser, visual display designer, events
design, or design for theatre, film,
television or digital environments.
Digital Design
Spatial Design is a multifaceted pro-
fession in which creative and tech-
nical solutions are applied within a
structure to achieve a built interior
environment. These solutions are
functional, enhance the quality of
life and culture of the occupants,
and are aesthetically attractive. De-
signs are created in response to and
coordinated with the building shell,
and acknowledge the physical loca-
tion and social context of the pro-
ject. Designs must adhere to code
and regulatory requirements, and
encourage the principles of envi-
ronmental sustainability. The spatial
design process follows a systematic
and coordinated methodology, in-
cluding research, analysis and in-
tegration of knowledge into the
creative process, whereby the needs
and resources of the client are sat-
isfied to produce an interior space
that fulfills the project goals. Spatial
Design includes a scope of services
performed by a professional design
practitioner, qualified by means of
education, experience, and exami-
nation, to protect and enhance the
life, health, safety and welfare of the
public.
Graduates can work as
Interactive multimedia designer,
web designer, interface designer,
content developer, visual effects &
motion graphics designer, design
educator, 3D modeller, 2D/3D ani-
mator, flash designer, game art de.
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Digital Design Program Requirement (1st year & 2nd year)*
Semester 1 Semester 2
Course code& No Course TitleCredit
HoursPrerequisites Course code& No Course Title
Credit
HoursPrerequisites
ENGL 1111 English for Academic Purposes (1) 4 ENGL1222 English for Academic Purposes (2) 4 ENGL 1111
INFT 1101 IT Fundamental 3 COMP5001 DESN1302 Introduction to Typography 3
COMM 1201 Introduction to Communications 3 DESN2303 Core Theory Design 3
ARAB1100 Arabic Language Skills 3 DESN 1301 Design Fundamentals 3
MATH 1002 Mathematics for Design 2 MATH5001 ISLM4410 Islamic Culture 3
Total 15 Total 16
Semester 3 Semester 4
Course code& No Course TitleCredit
HoursPrerequisites Course code& No Course Title
Credit
HoursPrerequisites
DESN2301 Core Studio Design (1) 3 DESN 1301 DESN2305 Core Studio Design (2) 3 DESN 2301
DESN4302 Professional Practice 3 DESN2306 History, Culture, Context (1) 3
DESN1303 Computer for Design (1) 3 DESN2304 Design for Specialization 3
ENGL 2111 English for Academic Purposes (3) 3 ENGL1222 ENGL 2233 English for Specific Purposes (Design) 3 ENGL 2111
DESN2308 Drawing Skills 3 DESN3310 Photography 3
Total 15 Total 15
* All of the Design student take the same courses in the first and second year
Digital Design Requirement (3rd Year & 4th Year)
Semester 5 Semester 6
Course code& No Course TitleCredit
HoursPrerequisites Course code& No Course Title
Credit
HoursPrerequisites
DESN3301 Digital Technology and Design (1) 3 DESN 2304 DESN3303 Digital Technology and Design (2) 3 DESN 3301
DESN3306 Elective Project (1) 3 DESN3304 History, Culture, Context (2) 3 DESN 2306
DESN3302 Visual Effects 3 DESN3305 Animation 3
ECON 3402 Omani Economy 2 BUSN3404 Entrepreneurship 3
DESN2307 Pictorial Studies 3 DESN2308 RESR 2000 Introduction to Research Methods 3
Elective Programme (1) 3 Elective Programme (2) 3
Total 17 Total 18
Semester 7 Semester 8
Course code& No Course TitleCredit
HoursPrerequisites Course code& No Course Title
Credit
HoursPrerequisites
DESN4301 Digital Technology and Design (3) 3 DESN 3303 DESN4307 Digital Technology and Design (4) 3 DESN 4301
DESN2302 Design Portfolio 3 Elective Major (2) (select two courses)
COMM3233 Interpersonal Skills 2 DESN4308 Visual Effects Studies
3
DESN 3302
Elective Major (1) DESN4309 Animation Studies DESN 3305
DESN4303 Broadcast Design and Motion Graphics 3 DESN 3305 DESN4310 Integrated Marketing Principles
DESN4304 Interactive Design and Game Development 3 DESN 3303 DESN4311 Creative Principles and Practice
DESN4305 Elective Project (2) DESN 3306 Non-Des Elective (2) 3
DESN4306 History Culture Context (3) DESN 3304 Elective Programme (4) 3
Non-Des Elective (1) 3
Elective Programme (3) 3
Total 17 Total 15
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Graphic Design Requirement (3rd Year & 4th Year)
Semester 5 Semester 6
Course code& No Course TitleCredit
HoursPrerequisites Course code& No Course Title
Credit
HoursPrerequisites
DESN3307 Graphic Design Studies (1) 3 DESN 2304 DESN3309 Graphic Design Studies (2) 3 DESN 3307
DESN3306 Elective Project (1) 3 DESN3304 History, Culture, Context (2) 3 DESN 2306
DESN3308 Illustration 3 DESN2309 Computer for Design (2) 3 DESN1303
ECON3402 Omani Economy 2 BUSN3404 Entrepreneurship 3
DESN2307 Pictorial Studies 3 DESN2308 RESR 2000 Introduction to Research Methods 3
Elective Programme (1) 3 Elective Programme (2) 3
Total 17 Total 18
Semester 7 Semester 8
Course code& No Course TitleCredit
HoursPrerequisites Course code& No Course Title
Credit
HoursPrerequisites
DESN4312 Graphic Design Studies (3) 3 DESN3309 DESN4314 Graphic Design Studies (4( 3 DESN 4312
DESN2302 Design Portfolio 3 Elective Major (2) ( Select two courses(
COMM3233 Interpersonal Skills 2 DESN4315 Photographic Studies
3
DESN 3310
Elective Major (1) DESN4310 Integrated Marketing Principles
DESN4313 Illustration Studies
3
DESN 3308 DESN4316 Creative Strategy
DESN4311 Creative Principles and Practice DESN4317 Copywriting
DESN4305 Elective Project (2) DESN 3306 Non-Des Elective (2) 3
DESN4306 History Culture Context (3) DESN 3304 Elective Programme (4) 3
Non-Des Elective (1) 3
Elective Programme (3) 3
Total 17 Total 15
37
Spatial Design Requirement (3rd Year & 4th Year)
Semester 5 Semester 6
Course code& No Course TitleCredit
HoursPrerequisites Course code& No Course Title
Credit
HoursPrerequisites
DESN3311 Spatial Design Studio (1) 3 DESN2304 DESN3313 Spatial Design Studio (2) 3 DESN 3311
DESN3306 Elective Project (1) 3 DESN3304 History, Culture, Context (2) 3 DESN 2306
DESN3312 Computer and Lighting Technology 3 DESN3314 Spatial Design Theory (2) 3 DESN2310
ECON3402 Omani Economy 2 BUSN3404 Entrepreneurship 3
DESN2310 Spatial Design Theory (1) 3
DESN2301 RESR 2000 Introduction to Research Methods 3
DESN 2303 Electives Programme (2) 3
Elective Programme (1) 3
Total 17 Total 18
Semester 7 Semester 8
Course code& No Course TitleCredit
HoursPrerequisites Course code& No Course Title
Credit
HoursPrerequisites
DESN4318 Spatial Design Studio (3) 3 DESN3313 DESN4319 Spatial Design Studio (4) 3 DESN 4318
DESN2302 Design Portfolio 3 Elective Major (2) ( Select two courses)
COMM3233 Interpersonal Skills 2 DESN4315 Photographic Studies 3 DESN 3310
Elective Major (1) DESN4310 Integrated Marketing Principles 3
DESN4311 Creative Principles and Practice 3 DESN3305 Animation 3
DESN4320 Spatial Computing 3 DESN4316 Creative Strategy 3
DESN4305 Elective Project (2) 3 DESN 3306 Non-Des Elective (2) 3
DESN4306 History Culture Context (3) 3 DESN 3304 Elective Programme (4) 3
Non-Des Elective (1) 3
Elective Programme (3) 3
Total 17 Total 15
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Digital Design Major
List of Elective programme courses
Course Code & No Course Title Prerequisite
DESN3308 Illustration
DESN4315 Photographic Studies DESN3310
DESN4316 Creative Strategy
DESN4317 Copywriting
DESN3312 Computer and Lighting Technology
DESN2310 Spatial Design Theory (1)DESN2301
DESN2303
DESN4320 Spatial Computing
DESN3314 Spatial Design Theory (2) DESN2310
DESN3311 Spatial Design Studio (1) DESN2304
Spatial Design Major
List of Elective programme courses
Course Code & No Course Title Prerequisite
DESN3308 Illustration
DESN4317 Copywriting
DESN 3302 Visual Effects
DESN4309 Animation Studies DESN 3305
DESN4308 Visual Effects Studies DESN 3302
DESN4303 Broadcast Design and Motion Graphics DESN 3305
Graphic Design Major
List of Elective programme courses
Course Code & No Course Title Prerequisite
DESN 3302 Visual Effects
DESN3305 Animation
DESN4309 Animation Studies DESN 3305
DESN4308 Visual Effects Studies DESN 3302
DESN4303 Broadcast Design and Motion Graphics DESN 3305
DESN3312 Computer and Lighting Technology
DESN2310 Spatial Design Theory (1)DESN2301
DESN2303
DESN4320 Spatial Computing
DESN3314 Spatial Design Theory (2) DESN2310
DESN3311 Spatial Design Studio (1) DESN2304
* Elective Courses
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With the rapid industrial develop-
ment occurring in the Sultanate
Oman and the need of the Sultanate
for more human resources trained
in different engineering fields ,the
Ministry of Higher Education decid-
ed to open engineering programs
in the College of Applied Sciences
in Sohar .This is the only college ,at
the moment, where the engineering
program is offered .It was decided
Engineering Bachelors
to start with three specializations:
Mechanical Engineering,Chemical
Engineering and Electrical Engineer-
ing .The first batch of engineering
students was admitted in2009-2010
academic year .The Engineering
program which is developed for the
College of Applied Sciences in So-
har by Sultan Quaboos University is
based on international standards to
facilitate national and international
Engineering Program with majors / specializations that are offered in
Sohar College
Mechanical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
recognition through accreditation in
the future .The Accreditation Board
for Engineering and Technology
(ABET) criteria are adopted.A semes-
ter-based system is adopted for the
Engineering program.
The four years ENGR Program re-
quires students to accumulate 135
credit hours.
Engi
neer
ing
Maj
ors
40
Graduate Attributes And Skills
Mechanical Engineering
An ability to apply knowledge of
mathematics, science and engi-
neering
An ability to design and conduct
experiments, as well as to analyze
and interpret data
An ability to design a system,
component or process to meet
desired needs within realistic
constraints such as economic,
environmental, social, political,
ethical, health and safety, manu-
facturability, and sustainability.
An ability to be a team player
working in multi-disciplinary
fields.
An ability to identify, formulate
and solve engineering problems
An understanding of professional
and ethical responsibility
An ability to communicate effec-
tively
the broad education necessary
to understand the impact of en-
gineering solutions in a global
economical, environmental, and
societal context
A recognition of the need for, and
an ability to engage in life-long
learning
A knowledge of relevant contem-
porary issues
An ability to use the techniques,
skills, and modern engineering
tools necessary for chemical and
process engineering practice.
Electrical Engineering
An ability to apply knowledge of
mathematics, science and engi-
neering to electrical engineering
problems.
An ability to design and conduct
electrical engineering experi-
ments, as well as to analyze and
interpret the experimental data.
An ability to design electrical
circuits, electromechanical con-
version devices and power sys-
tems subject to appropriate en-
gineering standards and realistic
constraints (such as economic,
environmental, social, political,
ethical, health and safety, manu-
facturability, and sustainability.)
An ability to function as a mem-
ber on multidisciplinary teams as
well as a team leader.
An ability to identify, formulate
and solve electrical engineering
problems.
An understanding of professional
and engineering ethical responsi-
bility and awareness of the impli-
cations of engineering decisions
on health, safety and public wel-
fare.
An ability to communicate effec-
tively in writing and in technical
presentations.
An ability to appreciate the im-
pact of electrical engineering
solutions in a global, economic,
environmental, and societal con-
text.
Recognition of the need for, and
an ability to engage in life-long,
independent learning to follow
innovations and developments in
electrical engineering using the
Internet, textbooks and journals.
A knowledge and understanding
of contemporary issues.
An ability to use state-of-the-art
laboratory equipment, software
and techniques for design, analy-
sis and applications in electrical
engineering.
Chemical Engineering
An ability to apply knowledge of
mathematics, science and engi-
neering
An ability to design and conduct
experiments, as well as to analyze
and interpret data
An ability to design a system,
component or process to meet
desired needs within realistic
constraints such as economic,
environmental, social, political,
ethical, health and safety, manu-
facturability, and sustainability.
An ability to be a team player
working in multi-disciplinary
fields.
An ability to identify, formulate
and solve engineering problems
An understanding of professional
and ethical responsibility
An ability to communicate effec-
tively
The broad education necessary
to understand the impact of en-
gineering solutions in a global
economical, environmental, and
societal context
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A recognition of the need for, and
an ability to engage in life-long
learning
A knowledge of relevant contem-
porary issues
An ability to use the techniques,
skills, and modern engineering
tools necessary for chemical and
process engineering practice.
Career Opportunities
Mechanical Engineering
The graduates can work in the
operation, development, design,
construction, and management
of broad range of industries in
specific area as mentioned above.
The mechanical engineering
graduates can also work in re-
search institutions and govern-
ment. They are also well-prepared
to continue with postgraduate
education.
Electrical Engineering
Graduates of this program are en-
visaged to work as engineers in
the industry, with electrical pow-
er generation and distribution
companies as well as consultancy
houses.
The program provides as well the
necessary foundation to enable
its graduates pursue further stud-
ies.
Chemical Engineering:
Graduates are prepared to work
as engineers in different process
industries. Examples are petro-
leum refining, materials process-
ing, petrochemical, ceramics, ce-
ments, pharmaceuticals, paints,
food, materials recycling, plastics,
fertilizers, etc .They also can work
in the operation, development,
design, construction, and man-
agement of these industrial pro-
cesses. The chemical engineering
graduates can also work in re-
search institutions and govern-
ment. They are also well-prepared
to continue with postgraduate
education.
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Chemical Engineering Major
Semester 1 Semester 2
Course Code Course Title Cr§ Pre-req Course Code Course Title Cr§ Pre-req
MATH1111 Calculus I 4 MATH5002 MATH1112 Calculus II 4 MATH1111
ENGL1111 English For Academic Purposes I 4 - ENGL1222 English For Academic Purposes II 4 ENGL1111
CHEM1101 Chemistry I 4 - ENGR1201 Introduction to Engineering 2 -
COMP1411 Programming for Engineers (C++) 3 - PHYS1101 Physics I 4 MATH1111
COMM1201 Introduction to communication 3 ENGR1211 Drawing for Engineering 2 -
College Elective I 2
Total 18 Total 18
Semester 3 Semester 4
Course Code Course Title Cr§ Pre-req Course Code Course Title Cr§ Pre-req
MATH2131 Linear Algebra & Multivariate Calculus 3 MATH1112 MATH2121 Differential Equations for Engineering 3 MATH1112
CHEM1102 Chemistry II 4 CHEM1101 CHEN2213 Applied Physical Chemistry 3 CHEN2212, CHEM1102
CHEN2211 Principles of Chemical Engineering 3 CHEM1101 CHEN2221 Fluid Mechanics 3 CHEN2212
CHEN2212 Thermodynamics I 3 MATH1111, CHEM1101 PHYS1102 Physics II 4 PHYS1101
STAT2111 Probability and Statistics 3 MATH1112 CHEN2231 Organic Chemistry 4 CHEM1101
Foreign Language I 2
Total 18 Total 17
Semester 5 Semester 6
Course Code Course Title Cr§ Pre-req Course Code Course Title Cr§ Pre-req
CHEN3222 Heat Transfer 3 CHEN2221 CHEN3341 Separation Processes 4 CHEN3223
CHEN3214 Thermodynamics II 3 CHEN2213, MATH2121 CHEN3342 Process Heat Transfer 3 CHEN3222
MATH3141 Numerical Methods 3 COMP1411, MATH2131 CHEN3351 Computer Aided Design 2 MATH3141, CHEN3223
ENGR3251 Professional Practice 1 - CHEN3315 Chemical Reaction Engineering 3 CHEN2213, MATH2121
CHEN3223 Mass Transfer 3 CHEN2221 ENGR4431 Engineering Management 3 -
CHEN3232 Chemical Process Industries 3 CHEN2231 CHEN3271 Chemical Engineering Lab I 2 CHEN3222
Total 16 Total 17
SummerCourse Code Course Title Cr§ L* P*
ENGR3241 Industrial Training 0
Total 0
Semester 7 Semester 8
Course Code Course Title Cr§ Pre-req Course Code Course Title Cr§ Pre-req
CHEN4352 Process Dynamics and Control 4 CHEN3341, 3315 CHEN4272 Chemical Engineering Lab II 2 CHEN3271, 3341, 3315
CHEN4361 Chemical Process Safety 3 CHEN3341 CHEN4392 Project II 3CHEN4352, 4361, 4362,
4391
CHEN4362 Plant Design and Economics 4CHEN3341, 3342, 3351,
3315BUSN3404 Entrepreneurship 3
CHEN4391 Project I 2 CHEN3341, 3351, 3315 Technical Elective II 3
Technical Elective I 3 Foreign Language II 2
College Elective II 2
Total 16 Total 15
Technical Electives Chemical Engineering Major
Course Code Course Title Cr§ Pre-req
CHEN4233 Polymer 3 CHEN3232
CHEN4234 Corrosion 3 CHEN2213
CHEN4343 Water Desalination 3 CHEN3222
CHEN4344 Natural Gas Processing 3 CHEN3214
CHEN4345 Petroleum Refining Processes 3 CHEN3341
CHEN4295 Special Topics 3 4th level
§ Semester credit hours
* L: Lecture hours/week, T: Tutorial hours/week, P: Practical hours/week
43
Electrical Engineering Major
Semester 1 Semester 2
Course Code Course Title Cr§ Pre-req Course Code Course Title Cr§ Pre-req
CHEM1101 Chemistry I 4 ENGL1222 English for Academic Purposes II 4 ENGL1111
COMP1411 Programming for Engineers (C++) 3 ENGR1201 Introduction to Engineering 2
ENGL1111 English for Academic Purposes I 4 ENGR1211 Drawing for Engineering 2
MATH1111 Calculus I 4 MATH5002 MATH1112 Calculus II 4 MATH1111
College Elective I 2 PHYS1101 Physics I 4 MATH1111 (Co-requisite)
Total 17 Total 16
Semester 3 Semester 4
Course Code Course Title Cr§ Pre-req Course Code Course Title Cr§ Pre-req
COMM1201 Introduction to Communications 3 ELEC2232 Circuits Theory II 3 ELEC2231
ELEC2211Programming Tools for Electrical
Engineers2 COMP1411 ELEC2233 Electronics 3 ELEC2231
ELEC2231 Circuits Theory I 3 MATH1111 ELEC2331 Digital Design 3
MATH2131 Linear Algebra and Multivariate Calculus 3 MATH1112 ENGR3251 Professional Practice 1
MATH2121 Differential Equations for Engineering 3 MATH1112 MATH3151 Discrete Mathematics 3 MATH2131
PHYS1102 Physics II 4 PHYS1101 College Elective I 2
Total 18 Total 15
Semester 5 Semester 6
Course Code Course Title Cr§ Pre-req Course Code Course Title Cr§ Pre-req
ELEC3221 Signals and Systems 3ELEC2232
+MATH2121ELEC3222 Principles of Communication 3 ELEC3221
ELEC3241 Power System Analysis I 3 ELEC2232 ELEC3242 Power System Analysis II 3 ELEC3241
ELEC3251 Electromagnetics I 3 MATH2131+ PHYS1102 ELEC3252 Electromagnetics II 3 ELEC3251
MATH3141 Numerical Methods 3 MATH2131+COMP1411 ELEC3261 Electrical Machines I 3 ELEC2232 + ELEC3251
MATH3161 Introduction to Complex Variables 3 MATH2131 ELEC3271 Measurements and Instrumentation 3 ELEC2233
STAT2111 Probability and Statistics 3 MATH1112 ENGR4431 Engineering Management 3
Total 18 Total 18
Summer
Course Code Course Title Cr§ L*
ENGR3241 Industrial Training 0
Total 0
Semester 7 Semester 8
Course Code Course Title Cr§ Pre-req Course Code Course Title Cr§ Pre-req
ELEC4231 Power Electronics 3 ELEC2233+ELEC3261 BUSN3404 Entrepreneurship 3
ELEC4262 Electrical Machines II 3 ELEC3261 ELEC4243 Electrical Power Distribution 3 ELEC3242
ELEC4271 Linear Control 3 ELEC3221 ELEC4241 Power System Protection 3 ELEC3242
ELEC4391 Project I 2 ELEC3242+ ELEC3261 ELEC4392 Project II 3 ELEC4391
Technical Elective I 3 Technical Elective II 3
Foreign Language I 2 Foreign Language II 2
Total 16 Total 17
Technical Electives Electrical Engineering Major
Course Code Course Title Cr¨ Pre-req
ELEC4242 Power System Quality 3 ELEC3241
ELEC4263 Renewable Energy 3 ELEC3242
ELEC4221 Digital Signal Processing 3ELEC3221
COMP1411
ELEC4211 Introduction to Networking 3ELEC2331
COMP1411
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Mechanical Engineering Major
Semester 1 Semester 2
Course Code Course Title Cr§ Pre-req Course Code Course Title Cr§ Pre-req
MATH1111 Calculus I 4 MATH5002 MATH1112 Calculus II 4 MATH1111
CHEM1101 Chemistry I 4 PHYS1101 Physics I 4 MATH1111**
COMP1411 Programming for Engineers (C++) 3 ENGL1222 English For Academic Purposes II 4 ENGL1111
COMM1201 Introduction to Communications 3 ENGR1201 Introduction to Engineering 2
ENGL1111 English For Academic Purposes I 4 ENGR1211 Drawing for Engineering 2
College Elective I 2
Total 18 Total 18
Semester 3 Semester 4
Course Code Course Title Cr§ Pre-req Course Code Course Title Cr§ Pre-req
PHYS1102 Physics II 4 PHYS1101 MATH2121 Differential Equations for Engineering 3 MATH1112
MATH2131 Linear Algebra and Multivariate Calculus 3 MATH1112 MECH2203 Dynamics 3 MECH2201
ELEC2234 Introduction to Electrical Engineering 3 PHYS1102** MECH2221 Thermodynamics 4 PHYS1102
MECH2201 Statics 3 PHYS1101 MECH2205 Mechanics of Materials 3 MECH2201
MECH2261 Engineering Materials 3 MECH2241 Instrumentation and Measurement 3 ELEC2234
Total 16 Total 16
Semester 5 Semester 6
Course Code Course Title Cr§ Pre-req Course Code Course Title Cr§ Pre-req
STAT2111 Probability and Statistics 3 MATH 1112 MATH3141 Numerical Methods 3 MATH2131, COMP1411
ENGR2421 Engineering Economics 3 MECH3223 Heat Transfer 4 MECH2221, MECH3221
MECH3201 Machine Dynamics 3 MECH2203 MECH3243 Systems and Control 3 MECH3201, MATH2121
MECH3301 Mechanical Design I 3 ENGR1211, MECH2205 MECH3303 Mechanical Design II 3 MECH3301
MECH3221 Fluid Mechanics 3 PHYS1102 MECH3491 Mechanical Engineering Seminar 1
MECH3261 Mechanical Engineering Tools 3 MECH2261 Foreign Language I 2
Total 18 Total 16
Summer
Course Code Course Title Cr§ L* P*
ENGR3241 Industrial Training 0
Total 0
Semester 7 Semester 8
Course Code Course Title Cr§ Pre-req Course Code Course Title Cr§ Pre-req
MECH4391 Project I 2 MECH3223, MECH3303 BUSN3404 Entrepreneurship 3
MECH4224 Advanced Thermal Systems 3 MECH3223 ENGR4431 Engineering Management 3
Technical Elective I 3 MECH4392 Project II 3 MECH4391
Technical Elective II 3 Technical Elective III 3
MECH4261 Modern Manufacturing 3 MECH3261 Technical Elective IV 3
Foreign Language II 2 College Elective II 2
Total 16 Total 17
List of Elective Courses Mechanical Engineering MajorCourse Code Course Title Cr Pre-req
MECH4221 Internal Combustion Engine 3 CHEM1101 , MECH3223
MECH4223 Introduction to Renewable Energy 3 MECH3223
MECH4241 Engineering Vibration 3MECH2203, MATH2131
MATH 2121
MECH4243 Modeling and Simulations of engineering Systems 3 MECH2203, MATH 2121
MECH4263 Computer Integrated Manufacturing 3 MECH3261
MECH4301 Pressure Vessels and Piping System Design 3 MECH2205, MECH3221
MECH4303 Applied Finite Element Method 3 MECH2205
§ Semester credit hours
* L: Lecture hours/week, T: Tutorial hours/week, P: Practical hours/week
45
Biotechnology is an important mod-
ern science in applied biological
sciences with the emphasis on mi-
crobiology, animal cell culture, mo-
lecular biology, genetics, recombi-
nant DNA technology, biochemistry,
cell biology and other relevant fields
of biology with wide applications in
agriculture, environment, medicine
and industry. Microbes, plants and
animals are important elements in
applications of scientific and techni-
cal knowledge in biotechnology to
process material into valuable prod-
ucts and solve environmental and
ecological problems. The combina-
Applied Biotechnology Bachelors
tion of biological sciences with high
technology applications is predicted
to provide solutions to major na-
tional problems in Oman by creating
new generations with great poten-
tial for economic impact. The role of
biotechnology in employment and
improvement of economy of the de-
veloped and developing nations is
well known. The economy from bio-
base industry is responsible for one
third of the world’s economy. Many
nations move toward this discipline
of biological sciences to create new
promising sources of income as well
as to provide new job opportunities.
Applied Biotechnology with majors / specializations that are offered in
Sur College
Marine Applied Biotechnology Major
Food and Agriculture Applied Biotechnology Major
Environmental Applied Biotechnology Major
The program is designed to evolve
continuously, to reflect new direc-
tions according to the needs of the
Omani society and the workplace,
and to equip graduates with the
intellectual and technical skills to
respond to these changes over their
lives through lifelong learning and
to be able to compete in interna-
tional arena.
The four years BIOT Program re-
quires students to accumulate 126
credit hours that include: 30 hours
College requirements, 52 Depart-
ment requirements, and 44 Speciali-
zation requirements (12 credit hours
as electives).
App
lied
Biot
echn
olog
y M
ajor
s
46
Graduate Attributes
and Skills
The following outcomes are skills,
behaviors, and attitudes cultivated
in students seeking the bachelor in
Applied Science in Biotechnology
Perform basic biotechnology
techniques according to safe
practices.
Demonstrate proficiency in bio-
technology techniques and abil-
ity to implement safety protocols
in the laboratory.
Prove effective ways to manage a
laboratory and ensure quality of
biotechnology.
Demonstrate professional con-
duct and strong interpersonal
communication skills.
Adhere to professional and ethi-
cal standards in biotechnology
profession.
Apply critical thinking skills to
evaluate and solve problems.
Function as a contributing team
member.
Communicate effectively through
writing, speaking, listening, and
reading with co-students and su-
pervisors.
Plan, execute, and interpret an
experiment following scientific
methods.
Potential Careers
Biotechnology graduates are trained
to work in the following areas of
academic, government or private
sectors: basic research in biological
sciences and biotechnology, labo-
ratory analysis and quality control,
environment and biodiversity, clean
environment through modern tech-
nologies of bioremediation, waste
recycling and management of solid
and liquid wastes; plant and animal
tissue culture, medicinal plants, ,
bio fertilizers and bio pesticides,
food and water industries, marine
resources, bioengineering of crops,
biofuels and bioenergy, recombi-
nant DNA technology, forensics
laboratory to help solve crimes, and
regulatory and legislative agencies.
Biotechnology graduates can work also as
Biologists, Bioengineers, Laboratory
Analysts, Environmental Biotechnol-
ogists, Instrumentation/Calibration
Technicians, Microbiologists, Quality
Assurance Auditors, Quality Control
Analysts, Quality Control Inspectors,
Biosafety Specialists, Library Assis-
tants, Animal Technicians, Data Entry
Clerks, Greenhouse Assistants, Food
Monitoring Specialists, Plant Breed-
ers, Research Associates, Statistical
Biotechnologists, and Sales person
of biological materials and others.
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Degree requirement Applied Biotechnology Program Requirement (1st year & 2nd year)*
Semester 1 Semester 2
Course code& No Course TitleCredit
HoursPrerequisites Course code& No Course Title
Credit
HoursPrerequisites
ENGL 1111 English for Academic Purposes (1) 4 ENG1222 English for Academic Purposes (2) 4 ENGL1111
INFT1101 IT Fundamental 3 COMP5001 BIOT1200 Biology2 3 BIOT1101
CHEM1105 General Chemistry 3 CHEM1205 Analytical Chemistry 3 CHEM1105
BIOT1101 Biology1 3 ARAB1100 Arabic Language Skills 3
MATH1007 Mathematics for Applied Biotechnology 2 MATH5002 CHEM1206 Organic Chemistry 3 CHEM1105
Total 15 Total 16
Semester 3 Semester 4
Course code& No Course TitleCredit
HoursPrerequisites Course code& No Course Title
Credit
HoursPrerequisites
ENGL2266English for Specific Purpose
(Applied Biotechnology)3 ENG1222 BIOT2200 Bioethics 2
PHYS2105 General Physics 3 BIOT2201 Biochemistry 3 CHEM1206
BIOT2101 Molecular Biology 3 BIOT1200 BIOT2202 Cell Biology 3 BIOT1200
BIOT2102 Genetics 3 BIOT1200 BIOT2203 Microbial Biotechnology 3 BIOT2103
BIOT2103 Microbiology 3 BIOT1200 ISLM4410 Islamic Culture 3
Total 15 Total 14
* All of the Applied Biotechnology student take the same courses in the first and second year
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Marine Applied Biotechnology Major Requirement (3rd Year & 4th Year)
Semester 5 Semester 6
Course code& No Course TitleCredit
HoursPrerequisites Course code& No Course Title
Credit
HoursPrerequisites
BIOT3100 Ecology 3 COMM3233 Interpersonal Skills 2
BIOT3101 Marine Biology 3 BIOT1200 BUSN3404 Entrepreneurship 3
BIOT3102 Genetic Engineering 3 BIOT2101 BIOT3200 Methods in Proteomics. 3 BIOT3102
BIOT3103 Immunology and Immunological Techniques 3 BIOT2101 BIOT3201 Marine Biotechnology 3 BIOT3101
ECON3402 Omani Economy 2 Elective (2) 3
Elective (1) 3 Elective (3) 3
Total 17 Total 17
Semester 7 Semester 8
Course code& No Course TitleCredit
HoursPrerequisites Course code& No Course Title
Credit
HoursPrerequisites
RESR2000 Introduction to Research Methods 3 BIOT4200 Project (Biotechnology Internship) 15Completion of
111 Cr
BIOT4100 Biological Oceanography 3 BIOT3201 Total 15
BIOT4101 Aquaculture 3 BIOT3101
BIOT4102 Marine Toxicology 3 BIOT3201
BIOT4103 Costal Management 2
Elective (4) 3
Total 17
Food and Agriculture Applied Biotechnology Major Requirement (3rd Year & 4th Year)
Semester 5 Semester 6
Course code& No Course TitleCredit
HoursPrerequisites Course code& No Course Title
Credit
HoursPrerequisites
BIOT3100 Ecology 3 COMM3233 Interpersonal Skills 2
BIOT3102 Genetic Engineering 3 BIOT2101 BUSN3404 Entrepreneurship 3
BIOT3103 Immunology and Immunological Techniques 3 BIOT2101 BIOT3200 Methods in Proteomics. 3 BIOT3102
BIOT3104 Bio-Farming 3 BIOT1200 BIOT3203 Introduction to Soils and Water Management 3 BIOT2101
ECON3402 Omani Economy 2 Elective (2) 3
Elective (1) 3 Elective (3) 3
Total 17 Total 17
Semester 7 Semester 8
Course code& No Course TitleCredit
HoursPrerequisites Course code& No Course Title
Credit
HoursPrerequisites
RESR2000 Introduction to Research Methods 3
BIOT4200 Project (Biotechnology Internship) 15Completion
of 111 Cr
BIOT4104 Agricultural and Food regulations & Policies 2 BIOT2101 Total 15
BIOT4105 GMOs and Food Technology 3 BIOT2101
BIOT4106 Greenhouses and Hydroponics 3 BIOT2101
BIOT4107 Pest Control of Field Crops 3 BIOT1200
Elective (4) 3
Total 17
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Environmental Applied Major Requirement (3rd Year & 4th Year)
Semester5 Semester 6
Course code& No Course Title C HR Prerequisites Course code& No Course Title C HR Prerequisites
BIOT3100 Ecology 3 COMM3233 Interpersonal Skills 2
BIOT3102 Genetic Engineering 3 BIOT2101 BUSN3404 Entrepreneurship 3
BIOT3103 Immunology and Immunological Techniques 3 BIOT2101 BIOT3200 Methods in Proteomics. 3 BIOT3102
BIOT3105Response to Biological & Chemical Threat and
Forensics3 BIOT2101 BIOT3205
Environmental Biotechnology and
Bioremediation3 BIOT2101
ECON3402 Omani Economy 2 Elective (2) 3
Elective (1) 3 Elective (3) 3
Total 17 Total 17
Semester 7 Semester 8
Course code& No Course Title C HR Prerequisites Course code& No Co urse Title C HR Prerequisites
RESR2000 Introduction to Research Methods 3 BIOT4200 Project (Biotechnology Internship) 15Completion
of 111 Cr
BIOT4109 Scientific Basis of Environmental Laws. 2 Total 15
BIOT4110 Sustainable Energy - Exploration and Exploitation 3 BIOT3205
BIOT4111 Nature Conservation in Oman 3
BIOT4112Pollution Sources and Management of Liquid and
Solid Waste3
Elective (4) 3
Total 17
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Applied Biotechnology Elective Courses (For All Majors)
Course code &No Course Title C HR Prerequisites
BIOT3106 Molecular Evolution and Genetic Variation 3 BIOT2101
INFT3002 Introduction to Bioinformatics 3 BIOT2101
BIOT3108 Entomology 3 BIOT1200
BIOT3110 Radiation Biology 3 BIOT1200 PHYS2105
BIOT3208 Marketing Theory and Practice. 3
BIOT4113 Entrepreneurship in Biotechnology 3 BUSN3404
BIOT4114 Science and Policy in Biodefense 3
BIOT4115 Biofermentation and Downstream Processing 3 BIOT2203
BIOT4116 Introduction to Nanoscience and Nanobiotechnology 3 BIOT2101 BIOT3110
BIOT4117 Environmental Impact Assessment and Monitoring 3
BIOT4118 Job Search Techniques and Business Ethics 3
Non Marine Major
BIOT3101 Marine Biology 3 BIOT1200
BIOT3201 Marine Biotechnology 3 BIOT3101
BIOT4100 Biological Oceanography 3 BIOT3201
BIOT4101 Aquaculture 3 BIOT3101
BIOT4102 Marine Toxicology 3 BIOT3201
Non Food and Agriculture Major
BIOT3104 Bio-Farming 3 BIOT1200
BIOT3203 Introduction to Soils and Water Management 3 BIOT2101
BIOT4105 GMOs and Food Technology 3 BIOT2101
BIOT4106 Greenhouses and Hydroponics 3 BIOT2101
BIOT4107 Pest Control of Field Crops 3 BIOT1200
Non Environmental Major
BIOT3105 Response to Biological & Chemical Threats and Forensics 3 BIOT2101
BIOT3205 Environmental Biotechnology and Bioremediation 3 BIOT2101
BIOT4110 Sustainable Energy - Exploration and Exploitation 3 BIOT3205
BIOT4111 Nature Conservation in Oman 3
BIOT4112 Pollution Sources and Management of Liquid and Solid Waste 3
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Course Description
Course Code Course Title cr/hr Pre-req
ENGL888/999 Intensive English N/C
ENGL3001 General English Skills N/C Non
ENGL4001 General English Skills N/C ENGL3001
ENGL5001 General English Skills N/C ENGL4001
ENGL5002 Academic English Skills N/C ENGL4001
ENGL6001 General English Skills N/C ENGL5001
ENGL5002ENGL6002 Academic English Skills N/C
MATH4001 Basic Mathematics N/C Non
MATH5001 Applied Mathematics N/C MATH4001
MATH5002 Pure Mathematics N/C MATH4001
COMP4001 Computer Skills Basic N/C Non
COMP5001 Computer Skills Advance N/C COMP4001
English ENGL999/888 2005-2010
Aims
This course aims to develop fluency
in the use of the first thousand most
frequent words of English across the
four skills (writing, speaking, listen-
ing, and reading). It also aims to de-
velop competency in understanding
and dealing with familiar personal
and academic topics using simple
English structures.
This course is designed for students
with an IELTS equivalence of 4.0
Learning Objectives
Recognise the main idea when
reading and listening to texts
consisting mostly of high fre-
quency general and academic
vocabulary
Understand the gist of a range
of familiar topics when speech is
slow and clear
Participate simply in discussions
about familiar topics
Seek clarification using simple
structures and fixed phrases
Understand and describe simple
statistics and processes
Give brief reasons and explana-
tions about opinions and future
plans
Write simple, connected text on
familiar topics
MATH 4001
Basic Mathematics
AimsStudents will be able to:
Make successfully transition from
high school mathematics taught
in Arabic to university courses
taught in English.
Use some of the basic arithmetic,
algebraic and geometric con-
cepts in English which they have
learned before in high school.
MATH 5001
Applied Mathematics
Aims
Students will be able to:
Solve two variables linear equa-
tions and inequalities.
Understand the definition of a
function and its graph.
Solve quadratic, exponential, log-
arithmic equations.
Understand basic concepts of
descriptive statistics and prob-
ability.
COMP4001
Computer Skills Basic
This course is designed as computer
skills foundation course for under-
graduate studies in Information
Technology, Communications, In-
ternational Business Administration,
Design and Engineering.
Course Objectives
Introduce to students basic fun-
damentals of computing and ba-
sic computer operations such as
file and folder management.
Introduce to students the basic
to intermediate skills required to
work with a variety of business
documents. The first unit will dis-
cuss the common elements that
can be found with all Microsoft
Office products. The second unit
will focus on word processing as-
pects using Microsoft Word.
Introduce to students considera-
tions for living online. Students
will look at what the Internet is
and how e-mail has made a huge
impact for communicating with
others, as well as look at how to
find information on the Internet,
and how to protect yourself while
online.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this pa-
per a student will be able to:
Understand the computing fun-
damentals, the use of computers
and computers categories.
Understand and perform file
management, customize settings
for Windows and install and unin-
stall programs.
Understand and apply the prin-
ciples of good practice related
to the use of standard word-pro-
cessing, using Internet and email
package.
COMP5001 Computer Skills Advance
COURSE PREREQUISITE (S): COMP4001
This course is designed as and ad-vance computer skills foundation course for undergraduate studies
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in Information Technology, Com-munications, International Business Administration, Design and Engi-
neering.
Course objectives Introduce to students basic com-puter literacy through familiari-zation of the components that make up a computer. Introduce to students the differ-ent types of input and outputs devices. Introduce to students the basic to intermediate skills required to work with a variety of business documents. The first unit demon-strates how to create and man-age presentations using Micro-soft PowerPoint. The second unit deals with using Microsoft Excel to work with a variety of financial types of documents. Introduce to students security, ethics, privacy and the significant of the use of the computer of the
economic.
Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of this pa-
per a student will be able to:
Understand the structure of com-
puters and be confident in the
use of basic hardware and soft-
ware components of a computer
system.
Understand the different input
and output devices and their use
with the computer.
Understand and apply the prin-
ciples of good practice related to
the use of standard spreadsheet,
and create and manage presenta-
tion-using PowerPoint.
Understand the application and
impact of information technol-
ogy in a variety of real-world situ-
ations and economic; be aware
of computer security risks, ethics
and information privacy.
ENGL 4001
General English Skills Elementry
Revise and further develop com-
municative competence in General
English in all skills to an Elementary
level.
Students should be able to:
Work in pairs or groups and par-
ticipate accordingly i.e. take turns
Follow university policies on at-
tendance and punctuality.
Bring required materials (pens,
pencils, folder, etc) to class.
Work to imposed deadlines.
Show respect for teachers and
others and their rights to have a
difference of opinion.
Students should be:
Familiar with the exam format
Familiar with Examination Regu-
lations, especially on cheating
Familiar with Foundation Speak-
ing and Writing Assessment Cri-
teria
ENGL 5001
General English Skills Pre-intermediate
Revise and further develop com-
municative competence in General
English in all skills to an Pre-Interme-
diate level.
Students should be able to:
Independently access and use
computer labs and the internet
for language learning.
Work in pairs or groups and par-
ticipate accordingly i.e. take turns
Follow university policies on at-
tendance and punctuality.
Bring required materials (pens,
pencils, folder, etc) to class.
Work to imposed deadlines.
Show respect for teachers and
others and their rights to have a
difference of opinion.
Students should be
Familiar with the exam format
Familiar with Examination Regu-
lations, especially on cheating
Familiar with Foundation Speak-
ing and Writing Assessment Cri-
teria
ENGL 5002
Academic English Skills Pre-intermediate
Introduce and develop communica-
tive competence in Academic Eng-
lish in all skills to a Pre-Intermediate
level.
By the end of the course students
should be able to:
Understand how to locate spe-
cific information using internet
search engines.
Create a simple term plan and
study schedules noting key
dates/events.
Describe learning experiences,
challenges, insights an oral inter-
view
Pure Mathematics ( MATH 5002 )
Students will be able to:
Understand the definition of a
function and its graph.
Solve quadratic, exponential, log-
arithmic equations.
Understand the definition of the
different types of angles and
measure them in degrees and ra-
dians.
Understand the definition of the
trigonometric functions and the
relation between them.
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Understand basic concepts of
descriptive statistics and prob-
ability.
ENGL 6001
General English Skills intermediate
Revise and continue to develop
communicative competence in Gen-
eral English in all skills to an Interme-
diate level.
Students should be able to:
Independently access and use
computer labs and the internet
for language learning.
Work in pairs or groups and par-
ticipate accordingly i.e. take turns
Follow university policies on at-
tendance and punctuality.
Bring required materials (pens,
pencils, folder, etc) to class.
Work to imposed deadlines.
and others and their rights to
have a difference of opinion.
show respect for teachers
ENGL 6002
Academic English Skills Intermediate
Revise and continue to develop
communicative competence in Aca-
demic English in all skills to an Inter-
mediate level.
By the end of the course students
should be able to :
Prepare an information search
plan
Use the LRC system for finding,
borrowing and returning library
material.
Locate a book/journal in the li-
brary using the catalogue.
Find specific information using
internet search engines and elec-
tronic resources.
Select or reject a source based on
difficulty level, relevance and cur-
rency.
Assess the reliability, objectivity
and authenticity of a source.
Create term planners and study
schedules noting key dates/
events.
Organise a feasible study sched-
ule that accommodates other re-
sponsibilities.
Describe learning experiences,
challenges and insights in a jour-
nal.
Keep a portfolio of their work
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The College requirement courses Description
Requirement courses are general for
all programmes and specializations,
that is, every student in the college
has to study them.
Course prefixes
Communication COMM
Business BUSN
Economic ECON
Information Technology INFT
English ENGL
Mathematics MATH
Islamic ISLM
Research RESR
Arabic ARAB
Course description
عربي 1100 مهارات اللغة العربية
3 ساعات معتمدة / 3 ساعات تدريسية
نوع المقرر : إجباري
المتطلب القبلي : ال يوجد
مقرر خاص بتدريس العربية لغير المتخصصين
، التطبيقية العلوم كلية تخصصات في بها
(غراض تتعلق بما يأتي:
بوصف للمجتمع الثقافية الهوية إبراز 1 ـ
العربية عنصرا رئيسا في ثقافته المعيارية.
وقراءة للكتابة سليمة لغوية أسس بناء 2 ـ
النص والتحدث.
الوظيفية للكتابة سليمة أسس بناء 3ـ
والتخصصية.
فهم النص اللغوي وامتالك قدرات مقبولة 4 ـ
على تذوقه وتحليله وإعادة تركيبه في ضوء
منهج وظيفي.
أسلم 4404 الثقافة ا'سالمية
3 ساعات معتمدة / 3 ساعات تدريسية
نوع المقرر : إجباري
المتطلب القبلي : ال يوجد
اTسالمية الثقافة بتدريس خاص مقرر
تتعلق (غراض فيها، المتخصصين لغير
بعديها في اTسالمية الثقافة على بالتعرف
ومقوماتها وبمصادرها والسلوكي المعياري
للشخصية الثقافي وبالبناء وخصائصها،
المجتمع في أثرها تجلية عن فضال اTسالمية،
العماني وإبراز مدى مساهمته في إثرائها.
أقصد3402 تاريخ االقتصاد العماني
ساعتان معتمدتان / ساعتان تدريسيتان
نوع المقرر : إجباري
المتطلب القبلي : ال يوجد
التاريخ االقتصادي هو فرع من فروع علم التاريخ
العماني» االقتصاد «تاريخ ومقرر المختلفة.
كليات في الطالب لجميع عام متطلب هو
التخصصات التطبيقية ويدرس لكافة العلوم
ا(عمال وإدارة المعلومات، (تكنولوجيا
فإن وبذلك واالتصال) والتصميم، الدولية،
لمعرفة كلية متطلب عن عبارة هو المقرر
االقتصاد العماني في إطار تاريخي بما يتالءم
مع كافة التخصصات.
أسلم 4410 الثقافة ا'سالمية
3 ساعات معتمدة / 3 ساعات تدريسية
نوع المقرر : إجباري
المتطلب القبلي : ال يوجد
بالثقافة التعريف على يشتمل المقرر
ومعرفة ،وخصائصها، ومصادرها ، اTسالمية
على والتعرف لها المعاصرة التحديات
للمجتمع أنجزته وما اTسالمية الحضارة
ومعرفة الغربية، الحضارة في وأثرها البشري
والوقوف اTسالم، في والمتغيرات الثوابت
اTسالمية والشريعة وأركانها، العقيدة على
بعض على والوقوف وأنظمتها، ومقاصدها
على والتعرف المعاصرة، الفقهية القضايا
والواجبات والحقوق والقيم المواطنة ثقافة
المتعلقة بها
BUSN 3404 Entrepreneurship
3 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: None
This course has been designed to
provide the students with an overall
understanding of the concept of en-
trepreneurship and small business
management, and to prepare them
towards thinking and acting more
entrepreneurially and creatively in
the big business environment.
COMM 1201 Introduction to Communications
3 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: None
This course aims to develop inter-
personal, oral presentation, writing
and job writing skills and under-
standing of how these effectively
take place. The course will also
provide an introduction to the pro-
cesses and techniques used within
corporate communications. Course
objectives include
Communication concepts
Barriers to communication
Listening skills & non-verbal com-
munication in an intercultural en-
vironment
Effective business writing and
Presentation techniques
Assertive communication and in-
terview skills
To examine businesses communi-
cations strategies to deal with the
media
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COMM3233 Interpersonal Skills
3 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: None
Develop understanding the knowl-
edge underpinning communication,
practicing and acquiring communi-
cation skills and applying theses in
the workplace.
ENGL 1111 English for Academic Purposes (1)
4 Credit Hours / 10 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: None
This is the first course in a series of
eight courses to be delivered over
four years. Throughout the 4 year
programme, students will extend
their general English language profi-
ciency as well as gaining the special-
ist English Language competencies
related to their major fields of study.
The programme also enables stu-
dents to become familiar with and
develop more effective strategies
to meet the demands of the Inter-
national English Language Testing
Examination (IELTS), an overall score
of 6.5 being the normal requirement
for admission to postgraduate stud-
ies in the English speaking world.
Students will need to join this course
with an English level equivalent to
IELTS 4.0. The course develops the
four skills of Listening, Speaking,
Reading and Writing, as well as the
grammatical framework and vocab-
ulary development strategies neces-
sary for students studying at degree
level.
ENGL 1222 English for Academic Purposes (2)
4 Credit Hours / 10 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: ENGL 1111
This course follows on from English 1A and focuses on reinforcing and further developing the four skills of Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing required for academic pur-poses. Students at the end of this course will be expected to be at a level of IELTS 4.5 overall and achieve 5.0 in the reading and writing bands.
ENGL 2111 English for Academic Purposes (3)
3 Credit Hours / 8 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: ENGL 1222
Focuses on reinforcing and further developing the four skills of Listen-ing, Speaking, Reading and Writing acquired in English for Academic Purposes (2). As engl1111 and engl1222, this course enhances stu-dents’ Academic English to better cope with their specialized academ-ic courses.
INFT 1001 IT Fundamental
3 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: None
The course will introduce students to software suitable for producing assignments - for example, word-processing and spreadsheet appli-cations. It will equip students with the skills and knowledge to pro-duce word-processed assignments to a high presentational standard, which include appropriate citations and references. Students will dem-onstrate how to use the Internet ef-fectively for research purposes. Stu-dents will learn terminology relating to information management and the computer use. They will learn to explain the principles of informa-
tion organization, including classifi-cation as well as to evaluate online information sources and services. They will demonstrate how to un-dertake an effective search strategy using different online search tool and explain how information is cre-ated and used in the scholarly com-munity. Students will be introduced
to information management issues
RESR2000 Introduction to Research
Methods
3 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: None
This course aims to give students
familiarity with the terminology
and methodology of research. A key
objective is for students to gain an
understanding of how data are col-
lected, analyzed, and interpreted.
The course covers the use of experi-
mental designs and other research
techniques as they are applied in
organizational settings. The topics
covered should be particularly use-
ful for planning and implementing
academic research projects.
MATH1000 Mathematics
2 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type : Compulsory
Prerequisites : None
In this course students will be able
to :
Develop interpretive skills and
statistical literacy and improve
ability to communicate statisti-
cally.
Understand probability and
chance.
Understand and use matrices to
solve system of linear equation.
Understand and use basic deriva-
tives and integrations.
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Course Description
Course Code Course Name Cr/hr
ENG4411 English for the workplace 3
BUSN4444 Entrepreneurial Skills 3
COMM4242 Preparing for work 3
PROJ4000 Practical Project 3
BUSN3404: Entrepreneurship
3 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: None
This subject makes students to un-derstand the role of Small Business Entrepreneurship in Oman and the basics of starting up and manag-ing Small Business Enterprises. It focuses mainly on the issues related to manage Small Business Entrepre-neurship successfully. It also pro-vides a comprehensive introduction to business opportunities, exploring market, especially those that are rel-evant to Omani business context. On completion of this course the student should understand basic principles of Small Business Entre-preneurship and be able to relate such developments to the establish-ment of a new product or service in
a competitive market.
Engl4433: English for the work place
3 Credit Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: None
The aim of the course is to enable
students to function in English in
a wide variety of professional / oc-
cupational settings at an interme-
diate level. The course attempts to
facilitate interaction with a range
of workplace text-types, to stimu-
late engagement with a range of
work-related topics and to develop
a range of work-related communica-
tive skills.
The decision to pitch the course at
a pre-intermediate entry level was
taken in recognition of the very low
language levels many CAS students
have and the fact that students on
the Diploma Program would be, by
definition, students who had failed
to make satisfactory academic pro-
gress, quite possibly because of
poor language skills. It was felt that
a course pitched at pre-intermedi-
ate entry would be accessible to the
great majority of students entering
the Diploma and would serve to
consolidate the English Language
skills of many while extending the
English Language skills of some
BUSN4444 Entrepreneurial Skill
3 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: None
This subject makes students to un-
derstand the role of Small Business
Entrepreneurship in Oman and the
basics of starting up and manag-
ing Small Business Enterprises. It
focuses mainly on the issues related
to manage Small Business Entrepre-
neurship successfully. It also pro-
vides a comprehensive introduction
to business opportunities, exploring
market, especially those that are rel-
evant to Omani business context.
On completion of this course the
student should understand basic
principles of Small Business Entre-
preneurship and be able to relate
such developments to the establish-
ment of a new product or service in
a competitive market.
COMM 4242 Preparing for work
3 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type : Compulsory
Prerequisites : None
The basic objective of the diploma
is preparing students jobs. The aim
of this module is to give students
the opportunity to understand the
different dimensions in communi-
cation skills and the importance of
negotiation and time management.
The characteristics which separate
personal from impersonal interac-
tions. It focuses on speaking and
presentations skills to provide confi-
dence in public communication. The
course provides an opportunity to
develop and sharpen writing skills.
PROJ4000 Practical Project
3 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
The course cultivates awareness of
research. Given intensifying compe-
tition at international level, research
is essential in order to enhance ef-
fectiveness. On successful com-
pletion of the course, the students
should be able to:
Learn how to design, manage,
and complete a research project
Comprehend the research pro-
cess
Effectively identify problems and
appropriate analytical approach
Learn to accumulate and analyze
data
Produce a high quality written re-
search report
Experience practical work experi-
ence
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Course Description
ENGL 2255 English for Specific Purposes
(International Business Administration)
3 Credit Hours / 8 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: None
This course aims to develop four
academic language skill areas, criti-
cal thinking skills and competency
in understanding and expressing
an increased range of simple and
complex ideas related to subjects
that have been studied, academic
writing and reading skills using a
range of authentic texts, presenta-
tion skills relevant to an academic or
workplace conte xt, and productive
use of the first two thousand most
frequent words of English and re-
ceptive as well as productive knowl-
edge of the most frequent academic
words encountered in courses stud-
ied this semester. It facilitates the
English language skills related to
International Business administra-
tion. It equips students with ESP
vocabulary, writing genres, reading
and listening.
MATH 1004 Mathematics for Interna-
tional Business Administration
2 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: MATH5001
By the end of this course, students
will be able to:
Understand and use matrices
Understand and use basic deriva-
tives.
Understand the meaning of linear
programming (LP) and be familiar
with its terminology.
Appreciate, through examples,
the role of LP in solving practical
problems especially in business
and economics.
Formulate some simple LP prob-
lems.
Solve simple LP problems by
hand and by using suitable com-
puter packages.
Get acquainted with the trans-
portation and assignment prob-
lem.
Analyze the network diagram of a
given project, especially the time
needed to complete each task
of the project, and identifying
the critical path to find the time
needed to complete the total
project.
Construct the network diagram
of a given project.
Finding the cost of a project.
Finding the shortest-route of net-
work flow diagram.
ACCT1401 Fundamentals of Accounting
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: None
This course introduces the principles
of financial accounting and begins
with basic double entry concepts,
classification of accounts. It deals
with the accounting cycle stages,
identifying and measuring of finan-
cial transactions, recording of finan-
cial transactions in the general jour-
nal, and posting of journal entries in
to the general ledger, preparation of
adjusted trial balance, preparation
of financial statements at the end
of financial period. An emphasis is
on the sole proprietorship, includ-
ing both service and merchandising
operations.
ACCT2402 Managerial Accounting
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type : Compulsory
Prerequisites : None
This paper emphasizes the organi-
zational and social context of ac-
counting. It is based on the view
that accounting is a social science
that impacts on individuals, busi-
ness organizations, government,
nonprofit organizations and society
and it is an integral aspect of the
management of organizations. The
paper covers both the theoretical
and the practical aspects of usage
of accounting and non-accounting
information, to serve different lev-
els of managers particularly the top
management for planning, co-coor-
dinating, controlling, performance
evaluating, and decision-making
activities in complex organizations.
ACCT2403 Computerized Accounting
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: None
This course will provide an under-
standing to students of setting up
and operating a financial accounting
system using a commercial software
package. It will enable the students
to maintain proper books for the
businesses, using the very popular
Sage Instant/Line 50 software. This
course covers all aspects of setting
up a computerized accounting sys-
tem from scratch, including the pro-
duction of sales & purchases ledg-
ers, nominal ledgers, credit control
and VAT management.
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ACCT 3401Intermediate Accounting
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: ACCT 1401
This course begins with an explora-
tion of the conceptual framework
of financial accounting as the theo-
retical foundation for addressing ex-
ternal reporting issues. Expands the
Fundamental Accounting Principles
in which the emphasis on theory of
accounts is maintained throughout
the course.The application of ac-
counting theory in financial state-
ments, income and expense rec-
ognition, and asset valuation and
disclosure relative to current and
long-term assets are considered in
detail. Concentration is on the anal-
ysis of financial statements, present
value analysis, cash and cash flows,
receivables, and inventory. A signifi-
cant amount of time is devoted to
financial statement preparation and
presentation. Emphasis is placed on
the balance sheet. Each of the prin-
cipal asset accounts shown on the
face of the balance sheet is stud-
ied in detail. The accounting cycle,
measurement of income, acquisi-
tion and disposal of assets, and the
time value of money are some of the
specific topics covered.
ACCT 3402Advanced Managerial Accounting
3 Credit Hours/ 4Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: ACCT 2402
This course deals with cost and
managerial accounting as a source
of financial and non-financial in-
formation that provides to internal
users for planning, controlling, per-
formance evaluation, and decisions-
making, in both profit and non-
profit organizations. This course will
explain the role of cost accounting
information for planning and con-
trol. Discuss the planning role of
budgets and explain how to prepare
the operation and financial budgets,
based on fixed and flexible budget
approaches to serve the profit-plan-
ning goal. Explain the controlling
role of managerial accounting by
using standard costing system. Ana-
lyze the cost variances, using new
cost accounting techniques for plan-
ning and control such as Kazen Ap-
proach, Total Quality Management,
Balanced Scorecard, Back-flush
Costing and Just in Time Production
Costing System,. This course will
discuss also the Responsibility Ac-
counting and Control of Decentral-
ized Operations. Finally, this course
will discuss the role of cost account-
ing information for Decision-Making
such as Pricing Decisions and Cost
Management. Capital Budget and
Cost Analysis, Management Control
System, Transfer Pricing, and Perfor-
mance Evaluation Measurements.
ACCT3403 International Accounting
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: ACCT2402
With the growing globalisation
of trade and commerce, many ac-
counting issues, which till recently
were considered to be domestic,
have assumed international dimen-
sions. Both domestic and multina-
tional corporations have increas-
ingly been confronting and tackling
these issues in varying degrees. The
objective of this course is to exam-
ine how these changes are affecting
the way accounting is practised in-
ternationally. In short, we intend to
prepare our students to be able to
contribute professionally in a global
environment. This course builds on
knowledge gathered in other ac-
counting and finance courses and
will cover topics such as the need
for and importance of studying in-
ternational accounting, the role of
cultural and societal values in under-
standing differences in accounting
and reporting practices in selected
countries, the international account-
ing harmonization process and the
role of the International Accounting
Standards Board (lASB) and other
accounting standard setting bod-
ies in the world. The course will also
examine the nature and growth
of multinational corporations and
financial reporting issues such as
business combinations and finan-
cial statement analysis, foreign ex-
change and accounting for foreign
currency transactions. In addition,
international management account-
ing, auditing and taxation issues will
be discussed.
ACCT 3404Accounting for Governmental
and Non Profit Organizations
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type : Compulsory
Prerequisites : None
This course aims to give students
familiarity with the terminology and
accounting system used in govern-
mental and not-for-profit organi-
zations. Review of latest standards
introduced by Governmental Ac-
counting Standards Board (GASB).
The objective of this course is to
make students familiar with theo-
retical and practical aspects of ac-
counting system used in Govern-
ment and non-profit organizations.
Learning with a purpose and appli-
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cation of the subject matter is the
primary focus of this course. Your
attention should be aimed at learn-
ing concepts and application in and
around governmental accounting
and accounting system used in Om-
ani governmental institutions and
offices and other non-profit
ACCT 3405 Corporate Accounting and Law
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: ACCT 1401/ACCT 3401
This course builds on the fundamen-
tal knowledge of accounting proce-
dures gained in Intermediate and
Financial Accounting. It involves the
comprehensive study of aspects of
corporate accounting and reporting
which are regulated by legislation,
accounting standards, International
Securities and Investment Commis-
sion and Stock Exchange require-
ments. Company accounting, and
accounts presentations are both
rapidly changing with the continued
change in professional accounting
standards and amendments to cor-
porations law. Ensuring compliance
with changing regulations is an on-
going concern of accounting prac-
tice. This course is designed to pro-
vide students with grounding in the
regulation and practice of corporate
reporting followed internationally.
The major orientation is towards the
theoretical and practical aspects of
corporate reporting, whilst at the
same time exploring the reasons for
regulatory disclosures.This course is
aimed at equipping students with
a practical and conceptual under-
standing of corporate accounting
standards, practices and basics of
company law. This unit also aims to
provide students with a comprehen-
sive and practical understanding of
the financial reporting requirements
for corporate entities, their regulato-
ry disclosure requirements and why
and how they disclose and report
financial information.
ACCT 4401 - Accounting Information
Systems
3 Credit Hours/ 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: ACCT 2401
An in-depth study of the application of information systems knowledge to the accounting environment. The course is designed to familiarize the student with the basic knowl-edge of manual and computerized accounting systems from a design and an audit standpoint.The focus would be on Transaction flowchart-ing and internal controls of revenue, expenditure and conversion cycles are covered in detail. The course is also, focused on basic computer terminology, EDP controls, and re-lational databases. It also explains the design and internal control per-spectives of accounting information systems, through systems analysis, decision support systems, system implementation, and the audit of management information systems.
ACCT 4402 Auditing
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: None
The course emphasizes and assists
the student in developing various
skills necessary for the conduct of
an audit. This course presents a sys-
tematic approach to auditing that
will enable students to conceptually
and practically understand concepts
of auditing and the auditing pro-
cess and apply the procedures and
techniques involved in the practice
of auditing, including the audit of
computerized systems. The course
enables candidates to develop a
broad knowledge of the theoretical
concepts, principles and scope of
auditing, together with the appli-
cation of practical procedures and
techniques.
ACCT 4403 Taxation
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: None
This course continues the study of the fundamentals of the Income Tax Law as established in the Income Tax Act and practical applications outlined in the Income Tax Act Inter-pretation Bulletins. It will include the study of the taxation of partnership income, the calculation of taxable income and taxes payable for cor-porations (including Corporations, Partnerships, S-Corporations, Trusts, Estates and Gift Taxation), integra-tion of business and investment income, corporate surplus distribu-tions, wind-ups and rollovers in cor-porations.
ACCT 4404 Accounting Project
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: None
This course is intended to develop
research capability, in order to ad-
dress specific real-life problems
within the context of the interna-
tional business. The course will
make transparent managerial value
of research by addressing how it
reduces uncertainty and improves
important business practices and
outcomes. It will develop and con-
solidate the ability to recognise the
problem, undertake analysis, evalu-
ate, select and implement the ap-
propriate course of action.
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BUSN 1400 Business Fundamentals
3 Credit Hours/ 3 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: None
This subject engages students to
understand the contemporary busi-
ness environment and the basics
and dynamics of starting up and
managing business enterprises. It
provides fundamental or basic intro-
duction to broad topics such as the
business environment, principles of
entrepreneurship, managing busi-
ness operations, and business re-
lated issues relevant to Omani busi-
ness context.
BUSN2401 Business Economics
3 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: None
Business economics is concerned
with the analysis of economic phe-
nomena from the perspective of in-
dividual, business and market. This
course is designed in way that stu-
dent to build an understanding of
the economics of the market place
and its influence on individual and
business decision making. In partic-
ular the course focuses on microeco-
nomic principles that demonstrate
the role and limitations of both com-
petitive and imperfectly competi-
tive markets in motivating socially
efficient consumer and business
choices. The course introduces key
characteristics of different types of
economic environments from both
a business and policy perspectives.
It highlights how different market
types (structures) influence busi-
nesses’ strategies providing relevant
tools for analysis. The course will
present factual material concerning
the operation of the firm and house-
hold as well as the development of
rudimentary understanding of eco-
nomic decision-making.
BUSN2402 Quantitative Methods for
Business
3 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: None
Students will be introduced to a
variety of mathematical, statistical
and econometric techniques. Topics
have been selected so that students
should learn the most important
quantitative skills needed in eco-
nomics and finance. They also have
a wide applicability to other man-
agement and social science analyses
and research. The main emphasis is
on recognizing which techniques
are appropriate for particular types
of problems and on using the tech-
niques to solve problems. There will
also be a focus on interpreting the
results. Calculations will use a mix-
ture of real or constructed data from
international sources.
BUSN3401 International Business
Environment
3 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type : Compulsory
Prerequisites : None
Effective organisations are those
that ensure consistency between
their external environments and
internal operations (strategy, man-
agement). This paper examines the
principal facets - economic, cultural,
political, technological and compet-
itive - of the contemporary interna-
tional business environment.
BUSN3402 Business Law & Ethics
3 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type : Compulsory
Prerequisites : None
The focus of the course is to provide
working knowledge of local and in-
ternational business laws and basic
ethical concepts. It examines the
foundations of law and general busi-
ness laws applicable to all commer-
cial operations both in Oman and
international markets. The course
also discusses local and internation-
al legal and ethical requirements in
the operation of a business. It also
emphasizes that every day decisions
in management of the business op-
eration have to be valid, legal and
ethical.
BUSN 3403 Business Communication &
Public Relations
3 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: None
Managers spend a substantial por-
tion of their day communicating
with others - interacting, planning
communication and interpreting
others’ communication. Research
shows that their skill in doing so is
critical to their success. This paper
focuses on the processes by which
managers communicate with oth-
ers, both internal and external to the
organization.
This course will explore the major
communicative practices of man-
agement and introduce students to
some of the major theories underly-
ing management communication
as an area of study. Additionally,
students will develop your skills and
knowledge in creating and analyz-
ing communication strategies.
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BUSN 4403 International Business
Strategy
3 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: BUSN2401
Effective organisations are those that ensure consistency between their external environments and internal operations (strategy, man-agement). This paper examines the principal facets - economic, cultural, political, technological and com-petitive - of the contemporary in-ternational business environment. The aim of this course is to assist students to develop skills and ac-quire knowledge that will enhance their ability to more effectively un-derstand, interpret and engage in international business practices and disciplinary discourse. The source gives insights into the complexity of the international business environ-ment and the challenges it poses for
multinational firms
BUSN4404 International Business Project
3 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: RESR2000
This is an investigation of a real
world international business re-
search topic appropriate to a stu-
dent of international business.The
International Business Project is a
major piece of applied research. The
project is normally prepared for a
sponsor and addresses a practical
issue within the sponsor’s organi-
zation. Students are encouraged to
identify their own topics, since de-
ciding the appropriate question(s)
to ask is a pivotal part of manage-
ment, and often extremely difficult;
once the right question has been
identified the solution will often fall
conveniently into place.
BUSN 4405 Economics of the Gulf Coop-
eration Council Countries
3Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type : Compulsory
Prerequisites: BUSN2401
The purpose of this course is to en-
able students to analyse the inten-
sity of GCC economic cooperation
and integration and equip them
with a critical understanding of the
economic issues in GCC debate. The
course provides a blend of descrip-
tive information, theory and em-
pirical analysis. Theoretical analysis
forms an essential part of the course.
Moreover, the purpose of the course
is to familiarize the students with
the GCC economy and enable them
to acquire some analytical skills and
tools to analyze Oman/GCC eco-
nomic issues, polices, programmes
and strategies.
This course will provide opportunity
to the students to analyse economic
policies and issues at national, re-
gional and international level.
ECON3401 Macroeconomics and the
Global Economy
3 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: BUSN2401
Where as microeconomics focuses
on individual decisions by consum-
ers and producers, macroeconomics
deals with the aggregate results of
these individual decisions. The goal
of this paper is to define the main
broad economic aggregates like
GDP and the level of prices, and to
understand their behaviour in the
short-run and in the long-run. It will
introduce basic models of macro-
economics and illustrates principles
using examples from Oman and
other economies. Also it will provide
students with the tools to under-
stand the global economic environ-
ment that we live and work in with
a special focus on the international
economy.
FINA3401 Finance
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type : Compulsory
Prerequisites : None
This paper introduces students to
the basics of finance. It enables all
students to understand the financial
markets and their usefulness in the
business environment. It ensures
that students have skills in financial
problem solving from a corporate
perspective. It introduces the stu-
dents to the concepts of financial
risk. It makes students aware of the
investment decision making pro-
cess.
FINA4401 International Finance
3 Credit Hours /4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: FINA 3401
This paper is designed to help the
student comprehend the complexi-
ties faced by the firm operating in
an increasingly international envi-
ronment, and to deal with them in
an efficient manner. International
dimensions of finance are explored
from a corporate perspective. The
nature, role and current state of in-
ternational financial markets are
considered.
FINA4402 Financial Statement Analysis
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: FINA 3401
This course is designed to develop
the necessary skills to understand fi-
nancial statements, assess the qual-
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ity of accounting and identify any
distortions of financial performance
of an enterprise. This course is also
aiming to provide the students the
advance skills and techniques to
analyze financial statements for the
purpose of valuation.
HOSP3401 Rooms Division Operations
3 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type : Compulsory
Prerequisites: None
This subject is a consideration of res-
ervation and reception procedures;
cashiering; night audit; housekeep-
ing procedures; departmental re-
cords and statistics; guest relations;
health, safety and security; general
cleaning; servicing bedrooms and
bathrooms; and computerized sys-
tems .This paper provides students
with the knowledge and skills nec-
essary to develop and consolidate
their ability to understand practical
aspects of rooms division opera-
tions within the context of the hos-
pitality industry.
HOSP3403 Hospitality Law & Ethics
3 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: None
An exploration of law and ethics and
their application within the hospital-
ity industry including consideration
of the implication s of unethical and
illegal activity. This paper helps the
student to understand both local
and international legal and ethical
requirements in the operation of a
tourism or hospitality business.
HOSP4401Food & Beverage Operations
3 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: None
An introduction to safety and hy-
giene; kitchen equipment; princi-
pals of cookery; menu and work flow
knowledge; recipe interpretation;
storage; equipment (cutlery, crock-
ery, glassware); table settings; menu
knowledge; product knowledge
(wines and spirits); customer rela-
tions; styles of service; beverage ser-
vice; and physical environment.This
paper provides students with the
knowledge and skills necessary to
develop and consolidate their abil-
ity to understand practical aspects
of food and beverage operations
within the context of the hospitality
industry.
HOSP4402 Food & Beverage Management
3 Credit Hours / 3Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: HOSP4401
A consideration of activity variances
and ratio; cost volume analysis; in-
ventory management; purchasing,
receiving and storage; portion con-
trol and yield management; stock
taking and stock rotation; evalua-
tion of computer systems; mainte-
nance systems.
This paper provides students with
the knowledge and skills necessary
to develop and consolidate their
ability to analyse and understand
food and beverage management
within the context of the hospitality
industry.
HOSP4403 Rooms Division Management
3 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: HOSP3401
A consideration of staff scheduling;
forecasting and budgeting; control;
rooms pricing; revenue maximiza-
tion ; purchase specifications; rooms
occupancy maximization (yield
management).
This paper provides students with
the knowledge and skills necessary
to develop and consolidate their
ability to analyse and understand
rooms division management within
the context of hospitality industry.
HOSP4404 Strategic Hospitality Management
3 Credit Hours/ 3Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: TUHS3401
An exploration of strategy in hos-
pitality industry; strategy formula-
tion, choice and implementation;
determination of information needs
mediums, feedback and evalua-
tion; competitive methods as in-
vestments, and value adding in the
hospitality industry; competencies
of vision, branding, and integrating
methods; strategy implementation:
organising and using the plan and
managing change at business unit
level, corporate level, and the global
level.
This paper provides students with
the knowledge and skills necessary
to develop and consolidate their
ability to analyse and understand
strategic management within the
context of the hospitality industry.
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HOSP4405 International Hospitality
Project
3 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: RESR2000
An investigation of a real world hos-
pitality business research topic ap-
propriate to a student in hospitality
management.
The aim of this paper is to give stu-
dents the opportunity to apply
knowledge from multiple disciplines
in the development of a hospitality
business plan.
MANG2401 Introduction to Management
3 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: None
Introduction to Management is a
core paper. It is a paper suitable for
anyone interested in the basic fun-
damentals of business relating to
planning, organizing, leading and
controlling. It provides a critical
awareness of major environmental
influences which impact on an or-
ganization’s performance and the
quality of managerial implementa-
tion. This paper is a combination of
lectures and tutorials.
MANG2402World of Electronic Commerce
3 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: None
Electronic commerce involves the
exchange of products, services and
information using the Internet and
other digital technologies.
This paper provides you with a com-
prehensive introduction to electron-
ic commerce from both a manage-
ment and a technical perspective.
MANG 2403 Operations Management
3 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: None
Operations management is con-
cerned with the design, planning,
direction and control of all the fa-
cilities, processes and activities re-
quired to transform labor, capital,
materials, energy, and skills into per-
formance and delivery of goods and
services. Operations managers have
the direct responsibility of getting
the job done. They must provide the
leadership to produce the product
or service demanded by the cus-
tomer.
MANG3401 International Human
Resource Management
3 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: MANG2401
This paper introduces students to
the main areas of human resource
management, and makes compari-
sons of human resource practices
across countries. At the start, the
paper attempts to relate human
resource practices back to law, in
particular the laws of Oman, and
culture.
MANG 4401Strategic Management
3 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: MANG2401
As a course strategic management
aims to develop your ability to think
strategically about an organisa-
tion’s current and future situation.
It builds on your knowledge and
understanding of the basic manage-
ment concepts. You review many of
the conventional Strategic Manage-
ment concepts, as well as a series of
the latest models for handling stra-
tegic issues and processes. Cases
are used throughout the course to
illustrate key concepts and to de-
velop your skills in strategic analysis
and strategic thinking. As a “hands
on” approach is needed to develop
these skills, you need to get actively
involved and practise applying the
frameworks and models. Study
teams are used for activities in class
and for assigned tasks and informal
study outside class time. Between
classes, you have questions to inves-
tigate and exercises to do, in addi-
tion to the readings.
MRKT2401 Marketing
3 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: None
Introduction to marketing is a core
paper. It is a paper suitable for any-
one interested in the basic funda-
mentals of marketing, relating to
advertising, PR, communication,
consumer behaviors and the mar-
ket. It provides a critical awareness
of major environmental influences
which impact on an organizational
products and services. This paper is
a combination of lectures and tuto-
rials.
MRKT4401International Marketing
3 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: MRKT2401
International Marketing is a concern
for all organizations and can pro-
vide them with further growth and
stability. The unique characteristics
of the international environments
which are encountered, present a
challenge to the marketer’s skills.
This paper is designed to examine a
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range of issues facing organizations
that are looking to go international.
The paper looks beyond export mar-
keting to include a range of market
entry strategies. Also considered
are environmental issues, adapta-
tion versus standardization, interna-
tional marketing research, national
culture, global and regional trading
bodies, and the central international
marketing mix issues.
TOUR3401 Tourism Law & Ethics
3 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: None
On completion of this paper the stu-
dent will have a working knowledge
of local and international tourism
law concepts. This paper examines
the foundations of law, general
business law applicable to all com-
mercial operations and laws specific
to the tourism sector both in Oman
and internationally. This paper dis-
cusses both local and international
ethical requirements in the opera-
tion of a tourism business.
TOUR3402 Tourism Package Operations
3 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: TUHS3401
This course is organized to explore
the holiday industry from several
perspectives. It takes a broad view-
point of inclusive overseas holidays
by air as this form of holiday is the
characteristic mode of popular
long–distance holiday taking. It is
typified by large-scale resort de-
velopment in destination areas, by
charter airline travel linking many
points of tourist origin with a wide
range of destinations and by the cre-
ation of and management of pack-
aged holidays by tour operators
based in holidaymakers’ countries of
origin.
The course also explores manage-
ment strategies in the design, devel-
opment, distribution and delivery
of inclusive tour travel programme
and offers students the opportunity
to expand skills and knowledge ac-
quired in other subjects.
TOUR3403 Destination Management and
Marketing
3 Credit Hours/ 3 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: TUHS2401
The aim of this course is to introduce
the subject of Destination Manage-
ment and Marketing. The course
explores patterns of movements
generated by the interactions of
demand for and supply of tourism
resources, along with geographi-
cal distributions factors such as dis-
tance and accessibility. It examines
and explains rafts of approaches
which countries, destinations and
host communities introduce to re-
tain their own identity, and yet ab-
sorb modernism in an era of global
travel and investment. Students are
recommended to familiarise them-
selves with broader concerns of des-
tination and visitor management
before moving on to the more specif-
ic topic of marketing, management
and events organisation.
TOUR3404 Tourism, Management & the
Environment
3 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: None
On completion of this paper the stu-dent will have a working knowledge of local and international environ-ment concepts. This paper examines
the foundations of environment, sustainable environment applicable to all commercial operations and specific to the tourism sector both in Oman and international. This pa-per discusses both local and interna-tional environment requirements in
the operation of a tourism business.
TOUR4401Tourism Impact Analysis
3 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: BUSN2401
This paper provides students with an opportunity to learn about the impacts of tourism, and to appre-ciate the different planning and management issues from a tourism perspective. The paper covers tour-ism impact study; tourism planning and tools and techniques in tourism planning; visitor management; sus-
tainable management of tourism
TOUR4402 Strategic Tourism Management
3 Credit Hours/ 3Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: TUHS3401
This paper provides students with
the knowledge and skills necessary
to develop and consolidate their
ability to analyse and understand
strategic management within the
context of the travel and tourism in-
dustry.
TOUR4403 International Tourism Project
3 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: RESR 2000
An investigation of a real world
tourism business research topic ap-
propriate to a student in tourism
management. The aim of this paper
is to give students the opportunity
to apply knowledge from multiple
disciplines in the development of a
tourism business plan.
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TUHS1401 Introduction to Tourism &
Hospitality
3 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: None
This course aims to provide students
with a basic introduction to the
tourism and hospitality industry. It
aims to provide knowledge and un-
derstanding of the key concepts and
subject areas they will study if they
choose either the Tourism manage-
ment or Hospitality management
majors of the IBA degree.
TUHS3401 Introduction to Hospitality
and Tourism Management
3 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: None
An introduction to hospitality and
tourism management, its organisa-
tions and structures, along with an
introduction to the issues impacting
on management. This course gives
students an overview of the Tour-
ism and Hospitality sectors. It looks
at the planning, implementation
and control functions in the tourism
and hospitality industries and gives
students an understanding of the
structure of the tourism and hospi-
tality industries and the relationship
between the two is provided.
TUHS3403 Hospitality and Tourism
Marketing
3 Credit Hours/ 3Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: MRKT2401
This paper intends to provide stu-
dents with an understanding of
marketing and research from an
international viewpoint and mar-
keting practices relating to the hos-
pitality and tourism industry. The
paper covers an introduction to in-
ternational hospitality and tourism
marketing; appraisal of international
tourism markets; understanding di-
versity and differences in overseas
markets; strategies for international
hospitality and tourism marketing;
use and role of research.
TUHS3404 Hospitality & Tourism Infor-
mation Systems
3 Credit Hours/ 3Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequ isites: None
An exploration and analysis of the
use of technology within the tour-
ism and hospitality industries and its
implications for business services.
This paper will look at the vital and
enabling role that technology plays
in the tourism and hospitality indus-
tries, and how the use of technology
assists with the further expansion
within those industries.
TUHS4401 Consumer Demand in Tourism
and Hospitality
3 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: TUSH3401
This paper is intended to provide
an overview of consumer behav-
iour in tourism. The course looks at
the subject from an international
perspective, highlighting topical is-
sues in the subject area and brings
together, for the students, the lat-
est research findings in the field. In
doing so, the course will attempt to
link theory to practice and show the
implications of consumer behaviour
theory for marketing practice.
TUHS4402 Hospitality & Tourism Invest-
ment Analysis
3 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: None
This course makes students familiar
with the financial statement analysis
and interpretation with conceptual
understanding and practical use of
accounting information in hospi-
tality industry. The key objective is
for a student is to develop manage-
rial accounting procedures, analysis
techniques and reporting skills.
TUHS4403 Entrepreneurship in Hospital-
ity & Tourism
3 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: TUHS3401
The majority of tourism and hospi-
tality organisations in most of the
developing nations are categorised
as small businesses. Entrepreneur-
ship remains difficult to define, be-
cause it is a multifaceted phenom-
enon that spans many disciplinary
boundaries, and different studies
of entrepreneurship have adopted
different theoretical perspectives,
units of analysis and methodologies.
This course encourages students to
investigate issues in the entrepre-
neurial development of tourism and
hospitality businesses. You are ex-
pected to navigate through complex
sets of overlapping concepts such as
planning, management, marketing,
financial, human resources, innova-
tion, environmental, legal issues,
new products, and small business
operations. You will have an oppor-
tunity to practice developing a pro-
ject proposal or a feasibility study
related to tourism and hospitality in
this course.
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Courses Description
ENGL 2244 English for Specific Purposes
(Information Technology)
3 Credit Hours / 8 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: None
This course aims to develop four
academic language skill areas, criti-
cal thinking skills and competency
in understanding and expressing an
increased range of simple and com-
plex ideas related to subjects that
have been studied,
academic writing and reading skills
using a range of authentic texts,
presentation skills relevant to an
academic or workplace context,
and productive use of the first two
thousand most frequent words of
English and receptive as well as pro-
ductive knowledge of the most fre-
quent academic words encountered
in courses studied this semester. It
facilitates the English language skills
related to Information technology.
It equips students with ESP vocabu-
lary, writing genres, reading and lis-
tening.
MATH 1005 Mathematics for Information
Technology
2 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: MATH5001
Students will be able to:
Understand and use matrices.
Solve simultaneous linear equa-
tions using different methods.
Understand and use the opera-
tions on vectors.
Understand and deal with the
algebraic structures ( group, ring
,fields, and vector spaces).
Understand and find the first and
second derivatives of polynomial,
trigonometric, exponential and
logarithmic functions.
Find the Maclaurin and Taylor Se-
ries for the exponential, logarith-
mic, and trigonometric functions. INFT1002 Foundations of Digital Technology
3 Credit Hours/ 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: None
This course aims to develop stu-
dents’ knowledge and skills related
to computer hardware, and intro-
duces them to some topics that they
will study in depth if they choose
either the Networking or IT Security
majors of the BIT degree. The course
introduces students to fundamental
technical concepts needed to un-
derstand the operation of comput-
ers, networks and commonly-used
information and communication
technologies.
MATH1022 Introduction to Discrete
Mathematics
3 Credit Hours/ 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: MATH1005
This course aims to further develop
students’ numerical skills and pre-
pares them for the Discrete Mathe-
matics course taught in Year 2 of the
programme. This course introduces
students to discrete mathematics
and logic. Topics include the differ-
ence between discrete and continu-
ous data, sets, predicate logic and
mathematical induction.
MATH3001 Discrete Mathematics
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: MATH1022
This course gently introduces stu-
dents to the language and methods
of set theory and discrete math-
ematics. The intention is to provide
a firm foundation for data structures
and recursive algorithms, as well as
confidence in reading and under-
standing proofs, without trying to
make mathematicians of the stu-
dents
NETW2101 Networks (1)
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: INFT 1101
Fundamentals aspects of data com-
munications, including transmission
media, signals and encoding, mul-
tiplexing, data compression, error
detection and correction, security,
and protocols. Computer networks,
including the Open System Inter-
connect (OSI) model, Local Area Net-
works (WANs), routing algorithms,
congestion control, and transport
services. Principles of the Internet,
including the TCP/IP reference mod-
el, the Internet Protocol (IP) suite,
various Internet applications, and
IPV6.
NETW3001 Networks (2)
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: NETW2101
Fundamental aspects of data com-
munications, signals and encod-
ing, modulation, multiplexing, data
compression, error detection and
correction, security, and protocols.
Computer networks, Local Area Net-
works (LANs) and their IEEE stand-
ards, flow and error control, Wide
Area Networks (WANs), routing al-
gorithms, WAN protocols such as
(x.25, Frame Relay), ISDN and ATM.
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NETW3005 Operating Systems
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: None
This course addresses the design
and implementation of operating
systems. It examines fundamental
concepts such as resource man-
agement, concurrency, protection
and security. Examples drawn from
a range of modern operating sys-
tems illustrate these concepts, and
coursework provides practical expe-
rience in the design and implemen-
tation of operating systems.
NETW 3006 : Advanced Operating System
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: NETW 3005
Operating System are pervasive
they are found in our desktop and
laptop computers, our cell phones
and PDAs, our cars and washing ma-
chines ,etc. The operating system
is responsible for managing the re-
sources of these devices in manner
that efficiently supports application
while hiding the details of the differ-
ent technology .
This course examines fundamental
operating system concepts such
as resource management, concur-
rency, protection and security. Ex-
amples used in the course are drawn
from a range of modern operating
system, and coursework provides
significant practical experience in
the design and implemented of op-
erating system.
NETW4009 Innovations in Networks and
Security
3 Credit Hours/ 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: NETW 2102
The purpose of this course is to build
an in-depth understanding of key
emerging topics in telecommunica-
tions networks, computer networks,
the application, and security. These
topics include GPS, vehicular net-
works, security of sensor networks,
QoS of next generation satellite net-
works, Future of the Internet. In addi-
tion, students will have tutorials on
topic analysis, design of advanced
networks, DDoS, and Innovations
in cryptography, cryptanalyst etc.
In addition, students will have the
capacity to configure firewall and
IPSec configuration. Another key
objective of the course is to provide
hands-on experience and tutorials
on network configuration and secu-
rity design and analysis. This innova-
tion course is designed to be offered
to last semester students of the se-
curity and networking tracks offered
at CAS to provide an IT Bachelor stu-
dent with up to date information in
the fields related, and to build the
research capacity of students and
prepare them for graduate studies
or specialized certificates.
NETW 4001 Network Technology
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: NETW2101
This course provides an understand-
ing of network history, theory, de-
sign, administration practices, and
security risks and measures. Con-
temporary networks, operating sys-
tems and tools are studied to rein-
force these theories, practices and
measures.
NETW4002Network Management
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: NETW2101
This course explores network man-agement and system administra-tion. Topics covered include instal-lation of Linux, user management, configuration of network servers, network management protocols and tools, network performance and reliability, secret and public key cryptography, authentication proto-cols, network firewalls and security
tools.
NETW 4003Internetworking
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Elective
Prerequisites: NETW4002
This course builds on the under-standing of networks gained in Network Management and teaches students what they need to know in order to design and implement their own network programs, with special emphasis on IP design issues.
NETW4004 Wireless Networking
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Elective
Prerequisites: NETW2101
This course presents the founda-
tions and key techniques for wire-
less communications while allowing
students to acquire practical skills
in applying these techniques and
developing wireless networking ap-
plications. Coverage and capacity
of mobile networks; radio propaga-
tion; signal processing in mobile
systems; data transmission, code di-
vision multiple access; satellite com-
munications; wireless LANs; types of
mobile communications systems;
and wireless application develop-
ment.
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NETW4005 Computer Security A
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Elective
Prerequisites: NETW2101
This course addresses information
security management (information
assurance) dealing with the princi-
ples, procedures, techniques and
tools necessary to provide availabil-
ity, integrity, authentication, confi-
dentiality, and non-repudiation of
that information. Security measures
are, in most cases, interdependent
and therefore the course will take a
holistic approach to risk reduction
mindful of this interdependence.
NETW4006 Network Security A
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type : Elective
Prerequisites : NETW2101
The course provides students with
an advanced understanding of the
different techniques to secure data
for network communication. When
data is sent through the network dif-
ferent types of protection should
be ensured from unauthorized (ac-
cidental or intentional) modifica-
tion, destruction, or disclosure. This
protection includes techniques
which provide data authentication,
confidentiality, integrity, non-repu-
diation. Course subject matter will
focus on security measures involv-
ing data ciphering/encryption and
existing encryption protocols.
NETW4007 Computer Security B
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Elective
Prerequisites: NETW4005
The course focuses on administra-
tive and operational procedures
associated with computer informa-
tion security. Each student selects a
research topic and prepares a formal
written paper covering the topic
based on contemporary literature.
In many cases this report will com-
prise the performance of a security
audit of an existing organisation.
The initial scope proposal document
and confidentiality agreements are
finalised before the investigation is
carried out and a report prepared
NETW4008 Network Security B
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Elective
Prerequisites: NETW4006
The course provides the students
with an advanced understanding
of how to design network security:
configuring machines to protect
them against malicious intrusion
attempts or existing holes; defin-
ing the required levels of protection
when necessary; and assessing the
risks of using different operating
systems. Each student will familiar-
ize herself with the security com-
ponents available in a Windows
network and a Linux network envi-
ronment.
SFDV1000 Introduction to Dynamic Web
Development
3 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: None
This course aims to develop stu-
dents’ knowledge and skills related
to computer software. Topics in-
clude: Concepts and techniques
used to create websites, including
basic website design and develop-
ment and an introduction to pro-
gramming techniques through the
use of client-side scripting using
Java script to create dynamic web-
sites.
SFDV1003 Programming Fundamentals
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: None
The course will provide an intro-
duction to understanding commu-
nication and networks. The course
gives the essential knowledge to
understand the network and lay
the ground for advanced courses
in the field. It gives the theoreti-
cal and technical concepts of the
network technology. Provide the
students with knowledge of the
hardware, software of the com-
puter networks, and how the com-
ponents integrate to provide com-
munication via protocols. It also
highlights the mechanisms of the
different topologies and how to con-
struct a network from different hard-
ware components including wiring
concepts to devices that compose
the network.
SFDV2001 Web Development
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: SFDV 1000
Students will learn how to present
information on the worldwide web.
The course teaches concepts and
techniques used to create websites.
SFDV2002Principles of Information
Systems
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: INFT 1002
This course exposes students to key
concepts and skills required to de-
velop high quality information sys-
tems and e-business applications.
Examples of topics covered include
systems analysis and design, us-
ability, application development,
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project management, distributed
architectures, Web technologies and
database management.
SFDV2103 Programming (1)
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: SFDV 1003
This course teaches the basics of
computer programming using as
an example the Java programming
language. Students will learn about
algorithms, object-oriented design,
the basics of the Java language and
libraries, and receive an introduction
to graphical user interfaces and Java
programming for the web.
SFDV2104 Application Software Development
3 Credit Hours/ 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: SFDV2103
This course covers contemporary
principles and methods of applica-
tion software development, includ-
ing an introduction to event-driven
and object-oriented programming
techniques. Practical skills will be
developed through the construc-
tion of applications using a rapid
application development environ-
ment.
SFDV2005 Introduction to Computer
Organization
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: None
Students will develop an under-
standing of the structure of comput-
ers and how they are able to execute
programs. The course introduces
the fundamentals of digital logic
and circuits, micro-programming,
assembler language concepts, file
systems, and the processes underly-
ing program execution.
SFDV3000 Introduction to Security
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: non
This course, students will ex-
plore theoretical and prac-
tical issues associated with
management of data that are dis-
tributed across a network. Topics to
be investigated will include n-tier
client/server systems, distributed
and federated database systems,
schema and data integration, XML
as a tool for facilitating data distri-
bution, and connecting databases
to the Internet. At all times, the focus
will be on how data are managed in
such environments.
SFDV3001 Data Structures (1)
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: SFDV2103 + MATH1022
This course builds on and extends
the knowledge students gained
of programming and the Java lan-
guage in Java Programming. More
advanced programming ideas, such
as recursion and abstract data type
design, are introduced as well as
their implementations in Java. Then
a variety of different data structures
are discussed together with the al-
gorithms to query and modify them.
Theoretical and practical analyses of
efficiency are used at each stage of
the course.
SFDV3002Introduction to Databases
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: SFDV2002
This paper studies concepts and
issues associated with database
management systems (DBMS), with
emphasis on the capabilities and
features of “high end” relational
DBMS (RDBMS) products, such as
Oracle9i. Students will, through a
mixture of reading and practical
work, become proficient in both
theoretical and practical aspects of
the relational model of data, and re-
lational database design, implemen-
tation, use and management.
SFDV3003 Systems Analysis and Design
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: SFDV2002+SFDV3002
This course focuses on the theory
and practice of different approaches
to systems analysis and design for
Information systems. In particular,
relational and object oriented mod-
els are considered where students
learn through concepts, hands-on
laboratory sessions using modeling
tools, and tutorials.
SFDV3004 Data Structures (2)
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Elective
Prerequisites: SFDV3001
This course extends the variety of
data types familiar from Data Struc-
tures in Java, and looks more closely
at the algorithms that operate on
them. Among the new data types
to be treated are balanced search
trees and graphs. The performance
of algorithms is a unifying theme
throughout. Students taking this
paper will be introduced to their
second programming language - all
practical work will be done in C.
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SFDV3005 Artificial Intelligence
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Elective
Prerequisites: SFDV3004
This course considers ideas and tech-niques from Artificial Intelligence. It first introduces a range of search al-gorithms that are used throughout AI. It then examines applications and techniques of AI, including rule-based systems for embodying hu-man expertise, algorithms for plan-ning and problem solving, natural language processing, methods for machine learning, and neural nets and other computation intelligence
techniques.
SFDV3006 Concurrent Programming
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Elective
Prerequisites: SFDV 2104
This course examines a range of techniques for programming multi-threaded and distributed applica-tions. Topics include synchroniza-tion mechanisms used for programs that communicate via shared mem-ory, and message passing tech-niques for programs that communi-cate across a network. Practical work involves implementing programs using these techniques in a modern
concurrent language, such as Java.
SFDV3007 Advanced Database Design
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Elective
Prerequisites: SFDV3003
Data are a critical resource, so the design, construction and manage-ment of the “corporate” database should be of strategic importance to any organization . This course builds on the foundation laid in the intro-ductory database paper, with an emphasis on designing, construct-ing, maintaining and using such
large-scale “corporate” databases. The course includes detailed studies in database administration, physical database design and tuning, object database management systems,
and web database systems.
SFDV3008 Database Development
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Elective
Prerequisites: SFDV3003
The development of practical and theoretical knowledge of the de-velopment of information systems connected to databases that cov-ers all aspects of the development life cycle. In addition quality as-surance, project planning, project management, and security will be addressed. This course also involves the development of a systems pro-totype in a team situation for solving real practical problems in the busi-
ness world.
SFDV4009 Innovations in Software
Development
3 Credit Hours/ 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: SFDV2104
This course is concerned with the most recent innovations in software development, with a view to bring-ing CAS students up to date with international trends. The course content is both broad and deep. A wide range of topics are covered to raise the students’ awareness of the macro environment, a few topics are chosen to be covered in depth. Students are expected to research and discover for themselves many of the latest trends and applications .Students will learn to develop ap-plications for current and emerg-ing computing devices, performing tasks at all stages of the software development life-cycle from incep-tion through to implementation and
testing. Students will understand the impact of user characteristics, device capabilities, networking in-frastructure and the deployment en-vironment, on the specified require-ments of a software project.
SFDV3011 Advanced Web Development
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: SFDV 2001
There is no such thing as “advanced” Web development. What does ex-ist is a distinction between Web “pages” and Web “applications.” Web pages depend on structured mark up and separation of style from structure, and perhaps rely on some elements of behaviour from a client side scripting language. Their purpose is to deliver mostly-static content via a Web interface, with accessible design and layout, and usable navigation/link structure. In contrast, Web applications deliver a program to the browser: something to be used rather than just read or navigated. To achieve this, many more layers of technology must be brought to bear.
To understand those layers of tech-nology, we take a bottom-up ap-proach. That is, we examine the ca-pabilities of server and server-side scripting languages before address-ing the client-side issues of mark up, style sheets, and DOM-scripting. This is only possible if students al-ready have a basic background in Web development and in basic pro-gramming concepts such as vari-ables, loops, and arrays.
SFDV4001 Object Oriented Programming
and User Interface
3 Credit Hours/ 4Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: SFDV3004
This course builds a deeper under-standing of software development in an object-oriented language such
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as C++ or Java, including class hier-archies, use of libraries, design pat-terns, and the development of suit-
able user interfaces.
SFDV4002 Software Project Management
3 Credit Hours / 4Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: SFDV3003
This course introduces a number of aspects of software projects includ-ing software requirements specifi-cations; software process models, including life-cycle models; the capability maturity model; personal process modeling ; cost estimation; risk management; and software project planning. Other topics may include organizing , resourcing, di-recting, and controlling software projects. Software configuration management and management
tools are also covered.
SFDV4003 Software Engineering Project A
3 Credit Hours/ 4Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: SFDV3003
This paper will introduce the de-
velopment of large-scale, reliable,
and maintainable software systems.
Topics will include software specifi-
cation; software design; system de-
sign; formal specification; and proto-
types. Assignment work will include
a major project completed in teams
of four or five people, to develop
and implement a useful system, in-
cluding all relevant documentation.
SFDV4004 Software Engineering Project B
3 Credit Hours/ 4Contact Hours
Course Type: Elective
Prerequisites: SFDV 4003
This paper will continue studying the development of large-scale, re-liable, and maintainable software systems. Topics will include ethical issues; system maintenance; code reading and browsing; software re-use; project management; human factors; documentation; standards for software and documentation; verification and validation; configu-ration management; software evo-
lution.
SFDV4005 Distributed Data Management
3 Credit Hours/ 4Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory/ Elective
Prerequisites: SFDV3003
In this course students will ex-plore theoretical and prac-tical issues associated withmanagement of data that are dis-tributed across a network. Topics to
be investigated will include n-tierclient/server systems, distributed and federated database systems, schema and data integration, XML as a tool for facilitating data distri-bution, and connecting databases to the Internet. At all times, the focus will be on how data are managed in such environments.
SFDV 3012: Computer Graphic
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Elective
Prerequisites: SDFV 3004
An introduction to the techniques for handling pictorial data in com-puters topics may include : display devices, lines, filling, antialiasing, and dithering algorithms; three-dimensional visualization; modeling with polygons, parametric patches, constructive solid geometry and implicit surfaces; colour and light theory , ray tracing, radiosity and other technique for portraying real-ism; texture mapping with two and three dimensional maps, functional textures; principles of animation from 3D models.
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Course Description
ENGL2222 English for Specific Purposes
(Communication Studies)
3Credit Hours/ 8 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: None
This course aims to develop four
academic language skill areas, criti-
cal thinking skills and competency
in understanding and expressing
an increased range of simple and
complex ideas related to subjects
that have been studied, academic
writing and reading skills using a
range of authentic texts, presenta-
tion skills relevant to an academic or
workplace context, and productive
use of the first two thousand most
frequent words of English and re-
ceptive as well as productive knowl-
edge of the most frequent academic
words encountered in courses stud-
ied this semester. It facilitates the
English language skills related to
communication studies. It equips
students with ESP vocabulary, writ-
ing genres, reading and listening.
MATH 1003 Mathematics for Communication
2 Credit Hours/ 3Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: MATH5001
By the end of this course, students
will be able to:
Find probability of an event from
a simple random experiment
Understand random variables
and some statistical distributions
State and test statistical hypoth-
eses about the population mean.
Draw inference on the correlation
coefficient of two variables.
Determine the simple regression
line and interpret its coefficient
COMM1204 Introduction to Journalism
3 Credit hours / 3 Contact hours
Course Type: Compulsory
This course provides an overview
of both the theory and practice of
print journalism, including analysis
and practice of simple news story
and their writing skills. Students will
learn the art of interviewing and
writing features. They will have the
basic knowledge of how a news-
room works
COMM1203 Introduction to Public Relations
3 Credit hours / 3 Contact hours
Course Type : Compulsory
This is a basic course in Public Rela-
tions which provides an overview of
both theory and practice in Public
Relations. The Subject is divided into
two parts; theoretical principles and
practice. Students are introduced
to the techniques and tools used in
Public Relations. Each chapter stra-
tegically begins with a bird’s eye
view on the various types of activi-
ties a PRO has to manage, as well as
his responsibilities towards the com-
munity and society. Each chapter
also establishes the outset and fea-
tures of several topics with respect
to PR practice. The course further
discusses the rules and ethics of PR
and the latest trends in the field.
During lectures, theoretical con-
cepts are blended with practical is-
sues such as research and planning,
campaign management, techniques
of writing for media, crisis manage-
ment and media relations.
Production-based activities will be
completed in group learning con-
texts with final assessments being
individual. Assignments and exams
will be given to check the compe-
tence level of students. On comple-
tion of this course students should
be able to have a basic understand-
ing of the dynamics of PR as a disci-
pline.
MEDA 1201 Introduction to Media Studies
3 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: None
This course attempts to develop a
conceptual understanding of the
constructed nature of mass media,
including aspects of media produc-
tion, media texts and media recep-
tion involved in the production of
meaning.
COMM2201 Interpersonal Communication
3 Credit Hours/ 3Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: None
Explores the nature of both verbal
and nonverbal communication in
interpersonal and intrapersonal
contexts. Examines the influence of
perception, culture and self-image
on messages and medium. Focuses
on group, face to face and mediated
communication processes and the
associated skills of listening, speak-
ing, managing conflict, assertive-
ness and negotiation.
COMM 2202 Media Communication and
Society
3 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type : Compulsory
Prerequisites : None
Explores the relationship between
mass communication and soci-
ety. Explores the processes of mass
communication in relation to wider
societal issues and social structure.
Examines mass media industries
and networks, media organisations,
media messages, audience attitudes
and behaviour.
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COMM 2203 Introduction to Popular
Culture
3 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: None
An introduction to the role of the
contemporary global media in the
formation and distribution of con-
temporary Western popular culture
as a mainstream world culture. De-
fining popular culture as the process
by which individual identities are
positioned in relation to collective
experience through the influence
of the media content, this paper
explores the interchange between
popular experience and media rep-
resentations of identity, community
and power. This course is among few
courses in the Arab World that intro-
duces cultural studies to undergrad-
uate students. The course helps the
students to understand the basic
media analysis techniques used in
studying popular cultural forms and
practices by focusing on analyzing
samples from the Arabian contem-
porary media.
COMM 2204 Introduction to Sociology
3 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type : Compulsory
Prerequisites: None
This course discusses a variety of
sociological thoughts, and applies
them to a structured understanding
of society. It examines and analyses
a variety of social formations, in ad-
dition to critically and analytically
assessing competing explanations
of social problems, social structures
and crime and deviance. It also pro-
vides an understanding of the basic
sociological methodologies, and
equips students with the standards
for undertaking informed critical
analyses of traditionalist and mod-
ernist theories of society.
MEDA 2201 Image and Sound
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type : Compulsory
Prerequisites: None
This course is about understand-
ing and being able to analyze the
intended messages or meanings
contained in a mass media product
whether it be in the form of still im-
ages, photographs, videos, movies,
advertisements, animations etc.The
approach is to disassemble funda-
mental structure of the media, to
explore the roles of codes, symbols,
camera framings, color, cinematog-
raphy, narrative structure, sound
editing and text in the construc-
tion of meaning and the creation of
connection between audience and
producers of the media. All these
tools or codes can have their own
interpretation of meaning, and can
also be manipulated and arranged
together in a composition that will
generate a symbolic meaning. The
course equips students to be able
to decipher the nonverbal cues in
the visual media and their impact
on society.
MEDA2202 Applied Media Ethics
3 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: COMM1203 COMM1204
Applied Media Ethics evaluates the
role of media in contemporary so-
ciety globally. It assesses the link
between individual morality and
the rights and responsibilities of the
media to work within ethical frame-
works. Stress is laid on the ethical
guidelines espoused by philoso-
phers such as Aristotle and Kant. It
also undertakes an in depth view of
Utilitarianism and the Social Con-
tract theory which enables the stu-
dents to imbibe different ethical
principles throughout the ages. It
further explores ethical issues in war
reporting, media portrayal of war,
politics, and advertising. Feminism
and representation of women in the
media are also discussed.
COMM3234 Introduction to Advertising
3 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: COMM2204, COMM2201
The course focuses on an under-
standing of advertising / marketing
strategy; as well as the develop-
ment of creative skills with special
reference to copy writing and art
direction. As a crucial aspect of ad-
vertising, media planning is also
discussed. In conclusion, the course
provides an overview of how adver-
tising works to influence consumer
decisions.
COMM 3201 Theories of Media Commu-
nication
3 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: MEDA2202
The objective of the course is to ex-
pose students to various theoretical
approaches to the understanding of
media and communication process-
es. The course encourages students
to view media and communication
from multiple perspectives like so-
cial, cultural, psychological, and
technical and most importantly, po-
litical economy.
In order to enable students to gain
more practical and real life con-
texts of the major issues discussed,
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students will be asked to write an
academic essay on a chosen topic. ‘a
This exercise will enhance students’
ability to engage in .
The critical thinking, which will, in
turn, reflect on their analysis of oth-
er assignments in video, audio and
photography subjects.
COMM 3202 Visual Communication
3 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: None
Provides a grounding in the funda-
mental theory and practice of visual
communication. Develops the prac-
tical skills and technical knowledge
required for the creation of imagery
in a digital context. Provides a cri-
tique of contemporary visual cul-
ture, surveying the mechanisms
by which meaning is constructed
through images. Explores theoreti-
cal approaches to image analysis
and applies these approaches to the
creation of visual messages.
COMM3205 Issues in Media Communication
3 Credit Hours/ 3Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: MEDA2201
The course introduces debates
on various topical issues in media
communication, such as broadcast-
ing models, subverting the public
sphere, propaganda, media depic-
tions of crime and social deviance,
media depictions of war, terrorism
and the “developing” world etc. It
leads students to demonstrate a
critical understanding of the impact
of selected issues in media commu-
nication on wider societies. It also
critically evaluates the pressures on
media producers and their effects
on media content. Students are
enabled to appreciate the cultural
factors that can influence media
communication processes and re-
ception.
COMM 3206 Intercultural Communication
3 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: None
Reviews theories and issues in in-
tercultural communication with
particular emphasis on developing
intercultural communication com-
petence. Investigates cultural uni-
versals and differences in interper-
sonal communication, conversation,
verbal and non-verbal communica-
tion and persuasion within business
and educational contexts
MEDA 2204 Interactive Media Production
3 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: MEDA2201
This course aims at the develop-
ment of practical and conceptual
skills required for interactive media
production. It covers the production
and assembly of media assets into
an interactive piece suitable for a
range of delivery modes.
It identifies and evaluates a range
of non-linear narrative and informa-
tion structures. It critically evaluates
notions of interactivity and interface
in relation to new media forms, in or-
der to generate a range of strategies
for interaction and interface design.
MEDA3202 Time-based Media Production
3 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type : Compulsory
Prerequisites : MEDA2204
Explores practical and conceptual
competencies time-based media
production. Examines time, space,
and motion and applies these con-
cepts to initial moving image se-
quences. Introduces digital compos-
iting.
COMM 3203 Communication and Culture
3 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type : Compulsory
Prerequisites : None
Introduces debates about the
impact(s) of media on culture. Fos-
ters a critical understanding of the
nature, foundation and importance
of these debates. Critically and ana-
lytically assesses competing expla-
nations for the state of contempo-
rary media / culture formations.
MEDA 3201 Identity and the Media
3 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type : Compulsory
Prerequisites : COMM3206
Introduces debates about the
impact(s) of media on identity. Fos-
ters a critical understanding of the
nature, foundation and importance
of these debates. Critically and ana-
lytically assesses competing expla-
nations for the state of contempo-
rary conceptions of the role media
can play in identity formations.
MEDA2205 Journalism
3 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: None
Its intent is to probe into journalism
practices – with a focus on practi-
cal exercises in news gathering and
writing. It also explores on why be-
ing a reflective practitioner is impor-
tant, and also provides background
information on the media industry.
The course sums up the academic
and professional perspectives on
Journalism as an industry with huge
economic importance and influ-
ence. Students are expected to have
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the following abilities at the com-
pletion of the course: Understand
the nature of news and identify dif-
ferent types of news for different
audiences, use basic interviewing
techniques, research and write sim-
ple news stories, have knowledge of
current affairs and to be a reflective
practitioner.
COMM3207 Public Relations Communication
3 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: None
The course explores the models, theories and principles that span across contemporary PR. It strives to acquaint students with the knowl-edge and application of planning processes and persuasive tech-niques in the context of PR. It also provides experimental framework for further study in the field. Lec-tures and tutorials are employed as
teaching pedagogy.
COMM3235 Copywriting
3 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: None
Words and pictures work together to produce a creative concept. How-ever, the idea behind the creative concept in advertising is usually ex-pressed in some attention getting and memorable phrases, such as ‘I’m loving it’ for McDonalds. Finding these ‘magic words’ is the responsi-bility of copywriters who search for the right way to warm up a mood or soften consumer resistance. This unit describes the role of a copy writer and explains the practice of copy writing in print, broadcast such as radio and television and Internet advertising with practical exercises and projects for assessing the learn-
ing outcomes.
COMM3236 Advertising Research
3 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type : Compulsory
Prerequisites : None
This course seeks to provide stu-
dents with adequate theoretical
and practical knowledge necessary
for research in advertising. Students
are encouraged to read, analyze &
criticize advertising research proce-
dures.
This course also attempts to help de-
velop and improve students’ scientif-
ic research skills. The course stresses
quantitative & qualitative methods
as well as experimental research.
Special attention is given to essen-
tial steps in empirical research such
as statement of research problems,
formulation of hypotheses framing
research questions, literature re-
view, , data collection tools, analyz-
ing data and reporting results.
COMM3204 Communication, Organisa-
tion and Creative Work
3 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type : Compulsory
Prerequisites : None
Introduces the study of creative in-
dustries as a global phenomenon.
Delivers specific knowledge about
the broad policy and economic en-
vironment in which the creative
industries operate and about the
specific social, cultural, and tech-
nological issues facing the sector.
Gives students the opportunity to
understand the language of creative
industries and explore the devel-
opment of this industry in terms of
economic, cultural, and policy phe-
nomenon.
COMM3208 Organisational Structure and
Behaviour
3 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type : Compulsory
Prerequisites : None
Explores theories of organisational
structures and behaviour as ap-
plied to business communication in
general and public relations in par-
ticular. It examines the interaction
of individuals and groups in organi-
zations within the context of media
management.
MEDA4203 Advanced Digital Video
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type : Compulsory
Prerequisites : COMM3202
This course examines more sophisti-
cated non-linear video editing tools
and techniques e.g. QuickTime, AVI,
DV and MPEG capture and editing.
It incorporates the technical issues
and trade-offs when shooting and
editing for CD-ROM, Internet and
DVD playback. It also includes prac-
tical authoring work with emphasis
on video selection and editing tech-
niques in an interactive environ-
ment. It develops the creative use
of digital video as a storytelling me-
dium for both linear and non-linear
narrative.
MEDA4204 3D Modelling and Visualisation
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type : Compulsory
Prerequisites: MEDA3202
Explores a variety of media theories
in relation to industry standard pat-
terns of 3D modeling. Constructs
and fosters an analytical approach
to developing and delivering a three
dimensional modelling project
within a variety of genres.
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MEDA4205 Digital Media Project
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type : Compulsory
Prerequisites : MEDA3202
Explores the stages of planning,
monitoring and delivering a team-
based project within a digital media
environment. Critically analyses and
assesses the component stages of
such a project, with a special focus
on budgeting, timeframes and pro-
ject management.
MEDA4212 Video Post Production
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type : Compulsory
Prerequisites : MEDA4203
This course attempts to enable stu-
dents to understand and apply basic
animation principles and techniques
to effectively animate text and still
imagery. It evaluates and applies ap-
propriate compositing techniques
to effectively integrate shot foot-
age, audio, still imagery and anima-
tion in creating a video sequence. It
also deals with manipulation of shot
footage, audio, still imagery and ani-
mation to create special effects. At-
tention is also paid to the analysis of
techniques used in effective video
pieces to develop a set of visual and
aural communication and story-
telling strategies, and students are
guided to apply these strategies to
their own work. The course also in-
vestigates and demonstrates knowl-
edge of the technical issues related
to video post-production. The use
and management of key compo-
nents of the video post-production
process, including equipment, digi-
tal files and associated computer
hardware and peripherals are also
explored.
MEDA4213 3D Animation
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: MEDA4204
This course is a follow up of 3d Mod-
eling and Animation (MEDA 4204)
and provides intermediate level
study of the theory and practice of
3D computer modeling and anima-
tion. It builds on the fundamental
theoretical and technical skills ac-
quired in 3D Modeling and Visuali-
zation and applies these to the de-
velopment and production of more
advanced moving image sequences.
MEDA4214 Advanced Web Media Production
3 Credit Hours a/ 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: MEDA3202
The purpose of this course is to pro-
vide students with the knowledge
of Web Design. Specifically it at-
tempts to provide students with an
understanding of the principles of
Interactive Design and Information
Architecture.
MEDA 4201 International Journalism –
3 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type : Compulsory
Prerequisites : COMM3205
Provides an overview of current the-
ories and principles of international
print journalism. Evaluates the func-
tions, uses and ethical framework of
print journalism in an international
context. Outlines valid structures
and formats for print journalism and
analyses examples of best practice
internationally.
MEDA 4202 Media Globalisation
3 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: MEDA2222
Introduces and analyses debates
about the impact(s) of the globali-
sation of media forms. Constructs
and fosters a critical understanding
of the nature, foundation and im-
portance of these debates. Critically
and analytically assesses competing
explanations for global media for-
mations in contemporary society.
COMM4201 Communication, Organisa-
tion and Social Identity
3Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type : Compulsory
Prerequisites : None
Analyses organizations as cultures
and shows the relationships be-
tween organizations and workplace
identity. Evaluates the nature of or-
ganising within the cultural milieu
within Oman and internationally.
Examines how organizations shape
individual and social identity.
MEDA4209 International Journalism –
Broadcast
3 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: MEDA4201
Provides an overview of current the-
ories and principles of international
broadcast journalism. Evaluates the
functions, uses and ethical frame-
work of broadcast journalism in an
international context. Outlines valid
structures and formats for broadcast
journalism and analyses examples of
best practice internationally.
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MEDA4210 Media Technology & Society
3 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: None
Introduces and analyses debates
about the nature of the develop-
ment of media technologies. Con-
structs and fosters a critical under-
standing of the nature, foundation
and importance of these debates.
Critically and analytically assesses
competing explanations for techno-
logical developments in contempo-
rary society.
MEDA4211 New Media Journalism
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: MEDA4206
Examines the development of digi-
tal technologies and the issues af-
fecting journalists that arises from
new media forms such as blogging
and online news media. Covers the
writing, editing and site design skills
that are relevant to online journal-
ism, including digital photography
and image editing. Also covers news
gathering research and trends in
computer-assisted reporting.
MEDA4206 News Reporting
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: None
Provides practical experience in
investigating and mastering the
processes of gathering information
and writing news stories. Includes
recognizing and using news angles
to engage and retain reader’s atten-
tion, interviewing, managing a news
round, working to deadlines and
writing stories on a range of issues
such as health, sport, business, edu-
cation, art, science and politics.
MEDA4207 Public Affairs Reporting
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type : Compulsory
Prerequisites : None
Examines the process of gathering
information and writing news sto-
ries about public affairs. Discusses
relevant legislation and access to
information on matters of public
record such as courts, government
bodies and agencies. Covers rules of
defamation and limitations on the
press within society as well as the
role and responsibilities of the re-
porter. Provides practical experience
in writing about public affairs.
MEDA4208 Editing and Design
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type : Compulsory
Prerequisites : None
Examines and applies the principles
of news selection, editing and de-
sign. Teaches techniques and skills
required for effective editing of ma-
terial. Critically analyses layout and
design of current print media and
provides opportunities to design
and edit newspaper pages includ-
ing graphics, photos and headlines.
MEDA4211 New Media Journalism
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: MEDA4206
The course focuses on the realm of
Online Journalism, its characteris-
tics and its new developments. In
the introductory phase, the course
touches on the state of printed jour-
nalism, claims of its death, and rea-
sons behind the rise of Online Jour-
nalism and its new forms. The course
is divided into two levels: theoretical
and practical levels.
The theoretical level aims to teach
students the characteristics of on-
line Journalism, difference between
traditional writing and web writing,
and new forms of citizen Journal-
ism, such as blogging. The practical
level operates in parallel with the
theoretical level as it examines stu-
dents understanding of web writing,
including hyper linking and hyper-
media, their abilities to create blogs
and blog posts, and the skills they
obtained to establish a website us-
ing the Adobe Dreamweaver.
MEDA2415 Television Journalism
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: MEDA4206, MEDA4207
Explores current practices in tel-evision journalism against a back-ground of principles and theory, with a particular emphasis on the writing and producing of news items. Encourages critical analysis of television work practices and news products while developing the practical skills and technologi-cal processes required to produce television news items to broadcast
standard.
MEDA4216 Radio Journalism
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: MEDA4206, MEDA4207
Explores current practices in radio
journalism against a background of
principles and theory, with a par-
ticular emphasis on the writing and
producing of news items. Encour-
ages critical analysis of radio work
practices and news products while
developing the practical skills and
technological processes required to
produce radio news items to broad-
cast standard.
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NB. Television Journalism and Ra-
dio Journalism papers are designed
along similar lines to complement
each other and to accentuate and
explain differences in the varying
media.
MEDA4206 News Reporting
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type : Compulsory
Prerequisites: None
Provides practical experience in
investigating and mastering the
processes of gathering information
and writing news stories. Includes
recognizing and using news angles
to engage and retain reader’s atten-
tion, interviewing, managing a news
round, working to deadlines and
writing stories on a range of issues
such as health, sport, business, edu-
cation, art, science and politics.
COMM4203 Corporate Communication
3 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: COMM3207
Explores organisational commu-
nication from a business-oriented
standpoint. Critically assesses the
wider social context in which busi-
ness operates. Constructs and fos-
ters an analytical approach to com-
municating and relating ethically to
stakeholders including (but not lim-
ited to) regional and supranational
bodies, local and central govern-
ment, investors, and communities.
COMM4204 Communication Strategy
3 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: COMM3207
Explores strategic communication
from a business-oriented stand-
point. Critically assesses the wider
social context in which business op-
erates. Constructs and fosters an an-
alytical approach to developing an
maintaining sustainable problem-
solving models.
COMM4202 Public Relations Practice
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: COMM4204
This course explores how the theory
and practice of public relations are
applied to both simulated and real-
life problem-solving situations. A stu-
dent-operated PR agency functions
as a learning laboratory with real cli-
ents or causes. Planning and writing
skills are applied and practiced
COMM4207 Human Resources Commu-
nication
3 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: COMM4203
Examines the interrelationship of
human resources and organisational
culture against theories of manage-
ment and applied business com-
munication competencies. It pays
particular attention to issues of em-
ployment and industrial relations,
employer and employee rights and
responsibilities and the manage-
ment of change and innovation.
MANG4402 Knowledge Management
3 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: COMM4203
Explores the antecedents and con-texts of knowledge management. Critically assesses the wider social context in which business opera-tives apply knowledge manage-ment principles and techniques. Constructs and fosters an analytical approach to developing and deliver-ing knowledge management strate-gies.
COMM3237 Advertising Strategies and
Campaigns
3 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: COMM3236
This course aims to bring together
the academic and professional
perspectives of advertising – as an
industry of huge economic impor-
tance with the ability to influence
societal change. The course at-
tempts to determine the strategies
involved in promoting product and
services alike. It provides an over-
view of how advertising campaigns
function.
COMM4215 Advertising and Society
3 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: COMM3236
The course focuses on how advertis-
ing works in a society/developing
economy. It identifies various types
of consumers and examines the rela-
tionship between consumer behav-
iour and advertising besides dilating
on the theories of consumer behav-
iour models. The emerging class of
internet consumers also finds men-
tion. Advertising has come a long
way and its effects on the society
, the ethical aspects are also dealt
here in addition to giving a perspec-
tive/critique on advertising.
COMM4216 Advertising Production
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites:COMM4215
This is a practical, creative and vo-
cational course, aims to equip stu-
dents to produce creative video
solutions to a predetermined client
brief and a set deadline. Students
will develop skills in idea genera-
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tion, writing proposals, production
management and budget control
as a means of successfully fulfilling
the clients’ requests and target au-
dience expectations.
COMM4220 Advertising Project
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: COMM4215
In this course students gain a
grounding in the key areas of ad-
vertising and the application steps
in the advertising process, namely
from creative brief through research
(including a report of consumer
beheaviour) strategy, execution of
creative strategies (copywriting and
art direction) and scheduling of me-
dia planning. Students will work in
a team to provide a comprehensive
proposal to pitch an account .
DESN4321 Design for Advertising
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: COMM3236
Is a practical course delivered
through computer-aided page de-
sign and layout software. It leads
students to master the skills to crea-
tively combine images and ‘copies.
This course is a working lab course
delivered through demonstrations
and hands-on work. Students will
learn to solve visual problems using
Photoshop, Illustrator and In Design
(CS Suites). Students’ works will lead
them to create an advertisement de-
sign portfolio.
MANG4403 Advertising Management
3 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: COMM4215
Advertising management is a course
that familiarizes students with the
process of organizing and oversee-
ing advertising campaigns. This
course covers the different aspects
of adverting management. This is
mainly a field-based course with
deep-rooted connection with differ-
ent aspects of media studies
COMM4205 Issues in Cross- Cultural Com-
munication
3 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type : Compulsory
Prerequisites : None
In line with the increasing signifi-
cance of human interactions across
a continuously widening spectrum
of international frontiers, Issues in
Cross-Cultural Communication ex-
poses students to the broad cur-
rents related to the study of culture,
and the acquisition of competen-
cies for effective communication in
a variety of cultural contexts. Thus,
it evaluates the philosophies, theo-
retical constructs and paradigms
essential for a meaningful study of
cross-cultural behavior, in addition
to discussing strategies for acquir-
ing cultural intelligence for effective
cross-cultural communication and
relationships. Major issues exam-
ined include responses to external
cultures, comparative analysis of cul-
tural values and attitudes, language
sensitivity, dealing with problems
and conflicts across cultures, and ef-
fective cross-cultural negotiation.
COMM4206 Cultural Policy Analysis
3 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type : Compulsory
Prerequisites : None
Analyses at an advanced level the
role of the various stakeholders that
comprise the field of cultural pro-
duction. Addresses the broad range
of the issues that creative organisa-
tions face when operating in the
field of cultural policy and the arts.
COMM 4208 Managing Creative Projects
3 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type : Compulsory
Prerequisites : None
Applies concepts of project man-
agement such as the ability to de-
fine, scope develop, organise and
deliver projects on time and on-
brief. Examines issues of commu-
nication, design, establishing pri-
orities and managing costs and time
in order to succeed. Develops the
ability to create and maintain vision,
direction and motivation, cope with
inevitable setbacks and meet goals
creatively and effectively within the
context of creative projects and the
creative industries.
COMM4209 Communication Issues for
Managing in the Creative Industries
3Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: None
Examines the interface between
communication and management
with emphasis on effective interper-
sonal communication within organi-
sations, the creation and develop-
ment of networks and the balancing
of creative endeavours with institu-
tional processes and restraints. Eval-
uates the impact and extent of com-
mon communication issues such as
the effect of globalisation, technol-
ogy, changing social structures and
public policy on the creative spirit
and production.
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COMM4207 Human Resources Commu-
nication
3 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: COMM4203
Examines the interrelationship of
human resources and organisational
culture against theories of manage-
ment and applied business com-
munication competencies. It pays
particular attention to issues of em-
ployment and industrial relations,
employer and employee rights and
responsibilities and the manage-
ment of change and innovation.
COMM4201 Communication, Organisa-
tion and Social Identity
3 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: None
Analyses organisations as cultures
and shows the relationships be-
tween organisations and workplace
identity. Evaluates the nature of or-
ganising within the cultural milieu
within Oman and internationally.
Examines how organisations shape
individual and social identity.
COMM4210 Bilingual Communication
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: None
This course is designed to give stu-
dent of communication a hands-on
experience on different types of
translation in their fields and the
complement the theoretical part,
the course contain many practical
translations as well as issues to con-
sider and edit when translating from
different sources.
COMM4211 Writing for Newspaper
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: COMM1204
The course discusses all journalis-
tic forms in newspaper contents. It
highlights the factors influencing
the success of a newspaper; par-
ticularly, the depth of journalistic
coverage, and the quality of jour-
nalistic writing. The significance of
the course lies in its solid theoretical
foundation and its practical scope,
underpinning the rules and char-
acteristics of each journalistic form,
and what each form communicates
to readers.
COMM4212 Writing for Public Relations
3 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: COMM1203
The course provides students with
Arabic public relations writing skills
which are essentials for producing
public relations publications. Deal
with an overview of the process of
public relations writing, understand-
ing and analyzing the styles of pub-
lic relations in Arabic will also.
Specifically, students will be taught
to analyze the process of writing
news releases and letters; Analyze
the process of writing reports, pam-
phlets, brochures, advertisements,
speeches, and documentaries;
Demonstrate the steps and styles of
public relations writing; Understand
the features of public relations writ-
ing and finally get involved in pro-
ducing relevant examples of public
relations publications
MEDA4217 Writing for Radio and Television
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: MEDA1201
The course discusses the various
properties of contemporary Radio
and TV. It explores current practices
in the various forms and genres avail-
able in Radio and Television writing
specifically in the areas of drama,
news, documentary film, discussion
programs and talk shows. On com-
pletion of this course, r successful
students will be able to: appreciate
and critically analyze different forms
and genres of programs in radio and
television, write basic news, docu-
mentary film scripts, drama sketch-
es, , and the structures of discussion
programs and talks shows.
MEDA4218 Contemporary Arab Media
3 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: MEDA2222
Course is intended to give students
a comprehensive overview of the
contemporary Arab media, patterns
of ownership, laws and Regulations
governing the media. Introduce
them to different forms of media
such as press, radio, TV and other
institutions like news agencies, sat-
ellite channels, and new media. Sen-
sitize the students with media issues
and trends in Arab world, how the
media coordinate with the other so-
cial institutions and influence of me-
dia on the society.
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Course description
ENGL 2233 English for Specific Purposes
(Design)
3 Credit Hours / 8 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: None
This course aims to develop four
academic language skill areas, criti-
cal thinking skills and competency
in understanding and expressing an
increased range of simple and com-
plex ideas related to subjects that
have been studied,
academic writing and reading skills
using a range of authentic texts,
presentation skills relevant to an
academic or workplace context,
and productive use of the first two
thousand most frequent words of
English and receptive as well as pro-
ductive knowledge of the most fre-
quent academic words encountered
in courses studied this semester. It
facilitates the English language skills
related to Design. It equips students
with ESP vocabulary, writing genres,
reading and listening.
MATH 1002 Mathematics for Design
2 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type : Compulsory
Prerequisites: MATH5001
Understand the difference be-
tween Line, Ray and Segment
Line.
Understand the difference be-
tween Line Bisector and Perpen-
dicular Bisector.
Understand the different Types of
Lines.
Understand the Concept of An-
gles.
Construct Perpendicular Bisec-
tors and Angle Bisectors by using
ruler and compass.
Use ruler and compass for con-
structing 900, 450, 600 and 300.
Understand the Properties of 2D
shapes.
Know the difference between
Interior and Exterior Angles and
their Relations.
Understand the Concept of Circle
and Ellipse.
Calculate Perimeter and Area of
different 2D shapes.
Know the Concept of the Golden
Ratio.
Use the Observation of the Gold-
en Ratio in Art and Design.
Understand the Basic of 3D
shapes and Properties.
Draw the Cross Section and Nets
of 3D shapes.
Solve word problems involving
Surface Area and Volume.
Find the Surface Areas of the Reg-
ular and Semi-regular Solids.
Understand the Concepts of 2D
and 3D planes.
Know the Cartesian Coordinate
System.
Understand Distance and Mid-
point Formulas.
Solve some Applications of Dis-
tance and Midpoint Formulas.
Understand Slope- Concepts.
Apply Slope-Concepts in Parallel
and Perpendicular Lines.
Understand the Translation and
Rotation of Axis.
DESN 1301 Design Fundamentals
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type : Compulsory
Prerequisites : None
This course offers an introduction to
the fundamentals of two and three
dimensional design including point
and line, shape, form, colour, tone
and texture. Students will be intro-
duced to specialization in the three
specialized areas of Designwhich are
Digital, Graphic and Spatial.
DESN 1302 Introduction to Typography
3 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: None
This course provides an introduc-
tion to the technical and aesthetic
aspects of letter forms and their role
in graphic design where students
will be introduced to fonts and let-
tering and their applications to me-
dia presentation, including Arabic
letters. General learning outcomes
include:
study a range of lettering styles ,
both Roman and Arabic letters.
critically investigate a lettering
style used in a local community
develop a knowledge and under-
standing of the power of particu-
lar styles in lettering and media
presentation
develop proficiency in the repro-
duction of a lettering style
create a range of effective docu-
ments using appropriate letter-
ing styles
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DESN1303 Computers for Design (1)
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: None
This course is an introduction to
computer design methods and tech-
niques including the use of draw-
ing tools, composition and image
manipulation for design. Students
will be introduced to simple design
briefs intended to generate familiar-
ity with design technology.
Students will be expected to dem-
onstrate:
use of hardware and printing sys-
tems
Basic knowledge of desk top pub-
lishing, image and text manipula-
tion and drawing software pro-
grammes.
Usage of various design software.
DESN2301 Core Studio Design (1)
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type : Compulsory
Prerequisites : DESN1301
This course introduces students to
the areas of specialization found
within the B Design degree, famil-
iarizing students with the principles
and practices of the various design
disciplines; addressing basic pro-
cess, media and visual language.
DESN2302 Design Portfolio
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type : Compulsory
Prerequisites : None
This studio subject introduces stu-
dents to the opportunities to de-
velop essential skills in design docu-
mentation through course projects
where students explore the possi-
bilities and implications of combin-
ing digital and traditional tools and
techniques in the service of personal
expression of design works for the
three design disciplines (Digital de-
sign, Graphic design and Spatial
design). Emphasis is placed on ex-
ploring individual aesthetics expres-
sion and the development of indi-
vidual style. A variety of techniques,
software and theoretical issues is
covered.
DESN2303 Core Theory Design
3 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type : Compulsory
Prerequisites : None
This course aims to develop a broad
theoretical and historical awareness
of issues relevant to design practice.
Familiarization with critical concepts
and contexts will enable students
to engage with current discussions
concerning design culture.
DESN2304 Design for Specialization
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: None
The core aim of this subject is to generally extend the students’ perception in design (theory and practical), and thus guiding them towards the specialized choices of Graphic Design, Digital Design and Spatial Design. The proceeding of the methodology of teaching de-sign will motivate clear understand-ing among the students and making their entrance to the chosen areas
more fluid and concrete.
DESN2305 Core Studio Design (2)
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: DESN2301
This course is an introduction to the
fundamentals of 3 dimensional de-
sign application and appreciation.
Basic visual tactile and conceptual
methods of defining space is exam-
ined and applied.
DESN2306 History, Culture , Context (1)
3 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type : Compulsory
Prerequisites : None
This module develops a working re-lationship between design theory and practice so that students can question, extend and evaluate their work in the light of emerging theo-retical contexts. Students’ ability to discuss both their own and others’ work in written, oral and visual for-
mats is developed.
DESN2307 Pictorial Studies
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type : Compulsory
Prerequisites: DESN2308
Visual awareness and visual intel-
ligence are developed through the
study of aspects of the pictorial im-
age. Projects are designed to devel-
op students’ ability to express ideas
and emotions as well as to commu-
nicate, record and interpret informa-
tion through pictorial imagery.
DESN 2308 Drawing Skills
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisite: None
This is an introductory course in
design to equip students with com-
petency skills in drawing in prepara-
tion for further major requirements.
DESN2309 Computers for Design (2)
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type : Compulsory
Prerequesite : DESN1303
The emphasis of this course is to
build on the skills learned from Com-
puters for Design 1 and to enhance
the students’ competency skills in
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computer and digital design meth-
ods in preparation for university
studies & future career. This course
also introduces the element of time
in the creation of visual design.
DESN2310 Spatial Design Theory (1)
3 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: DESN2301
This module weaves and inter-
weaves three strands of theoretical
approach: historical, cultural and
contextual and develops a working
relationship between theory and
practice. Issues of ethics, research
and personal responses are ex-
plored.
DESN3301 Digital Technology and Design (1)
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type : Compulsory
Prerequisites : DESN2304
Students investigate the impact of
ongoing transition to digital tech-
nologies among a number of cre-
ative disciplines and design princi-
ples within film making, interactive,
game design, animation, 2D/3D
modeling, broadcast and print
graphics, marketing and advertis-
ing. Initial development of cross-
media project work will involve
concept origination (collaborative
brainstorming, narrative generation,
character development, storyboard-
ing, environment creation etc.), and
subsequent scheduling, planning
and costing for digital production.
DESN3302 Visual Effects
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type : Compulsory
Prerequisites : None
The approach to visual effects is
intended to be broad. The aims to
provide students with the requisite
abilities to resolve a range of techni-
cal, aesthetic, theoretical and con-
ceptual issues using well controlled
media processes commonly associ-
ated with the production and post-
production of film, video and game
design.
DESN3303 Digital Technology and Design (2)
3 Credit Hours/ 4Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: DESN3301
Students investigate wider and
growing applications for digital cre-
ative technologies and design prin-
ciples within emerging markets such
as e-commerce, virtual imaging,
navigation etc. Students to embrace
design originality and lateral modes
of project exploration, supported by
undertaking case studies of compet-
itive innovation via non-traditional
usage and synergetic development
of technical and creative roles within
studios. Programme to include criti-
cal observation and reporting of the
‘clustering’ of technique-based sty-
listic themes and industrial trends,
so that students can identify and
avoid the ‘new filter’ phenomenon.
Working alongside the computer
workshops, production problems
will be explored in relation to ap-
propriateness of software and to the
final outcome.
DESN3304 History Culture Context (2)
3 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type : Compulsory
Prerequisites : DESN2306
A range of historical, cultural and
contextual issues that affect both
the dynamics of contemporary
graphic design and the parameters
within which the students think are
dealt with critically in order to ex-
tend thinking, analysis, research and
the students’ conceptual and per-
ceptual capacities.
DESN3305 Animation
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: Non
Students investigate the animation
process, from conception to charac-
ter production and apply the broad
research based knowledge acquired
in the context of a professionally
structured brief.
DESN3306 Elective Project (1)
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: None
This studio-based provides oppor-
tunity for students to develop skills
and to work in areas parallel to their
Studio work. The focus is on explor-
ing materials and processes, adding
another dimension to the students’
programme of study. This may in-
volve optional projects and aspects
of research and theory, and the pos-
sibility of students doing the Elec-
tive Project in a strand outside of
their major.
DESN3307 Graphic Design Studies (1)
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type : Compulsory
Prerequisites : DESN2304
Basic design methodologies, pro-
cesses and theories are integrated
within practical graphic design
briefs. There is an emphasis on ty-
pography and its combination with
image in the digital development of
design solutions, and layout, draw-
ing and computer aided image ma-
nipulation are developed.
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DESN3308 Illustration
3 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type : Compulsory
Prerequisites : None
Students investigate the different
genres of illustration and are re-
quired to apply the broad research
based knowledge acquired in the
context of professionally structured
briefs.
DESN3309 Graphic Design Studies (2)
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type : Compulsory
Prerequisites : DESN3307
The methods and practices inher-
ent in commercial graphic design
are developed in an environment
where professionalism and indus-
try knowledge are paramount. The
module focuses on rationalising de-
sign briefs, developing strategies for
design solutions, and thinking later-
ally and divergently.
DESN3310 Photography
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type : Compulsory
Prerequisites : None
Technical areas including cam-
era and darkroom techniques are
covered to enable students to use
photography independently or in
an inter-disciplinary way with other
visual media. Interpretation of im-
ages / subject matter and the re-
lationship between technical and
conceptual aspects of photography
are analyzed.
DESN3311 Spatial Design Studio (1)
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type : Compulsory
Prerequisites : DESN2304
This module provides students with
an understanding of the basic ele-
ments of 3-dimensional form, and
how these can interact and affect
the responses and behaviour of
people within the spaces created. It
aims to encourage students to de-
velop a personal, creative approach
to design with a variety of related
design criteria, both cultural and
technical.
DESN3312 Computer and Lighting
Technology
3 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type : Compulsory
Prerequisites : None
This module introduces CAD to
develop both 2D and 3D skills in
drawing and modeling. Students
produce orthographic drawings and
rendered visualizations. Theory and
practice of lighting technology is in-
troduced.
DESN3313 Spatial Design Studio (2)
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type : Compulsory
Prerequisites : DESN3311
This module provides students with
an understanding of design process,
elements and components used in
the creation and enhancing of hu-
man activity in different environ-
ments.
DESN3314 Spatial Design Theory (2)
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type : Compulsory
Prerequisites : DESN2310
This paper is for Second Year stu-
dents and as with Theoretical Stud-
ies I is a weaving together of several
strands. It is intended to develop
and further the praxis of theory and
practice. The arena in which this oc-
curs, however, is the more focused
one of design.
DESN 4301 Digital Technology and
Design (3)
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: DESN3303
Students continue to work on de-sign principles related to cross me-dia digital technology projects in ac-cordance with agreed deadlines and outcomes. The emphasis will be on the pursuit of original and creative design solutions examining post-production cycles, processes, and project delivery. Student research focuses on enquiry into current practice within the field of creative digital technologies by leading prac-titioners. Examination of the work-ing relationships between clients, digital studios and cross media pub-lishers and distributors, results in a broader overview of these emerging
industries.
DESN 4302 Professional Practice
3 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type : Compulsory
Prerequisites: None
This module involves workplace-
based learning for Design students
and it encourages systems of stu-
dent centred and self-directed
learning. Theories of professional
practice are applied in Design sites
recognised by industry.
DESN4303 Broadcast Design and Motion
Graphics
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Elective
Prerequisites: DESN3305
Students investigate Broadcast De-sign and Motion Graphics, from ini-tial conception to final presentation format and apply the broad research based knowledge acquired in the context of a professionally struc-
tured brief
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DESN4304 Interactive Design and Game
Development
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type : Elective
Prerequisites : DESN3303
Students investigate aspects and
mechanics of Interaction in Design,
and investigate the development
and application of Digital Gaming.
The broad research based knowl-
edge acquired is applied in the con-
text of a professionally structured
brief.
DESN4305 Elective Project (2)
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type : Elective
Prerequisites : DESN 3306
This Studio-based provides oppor-
tunity for students to develop skills
and to work in an area parallel to
their studio work. The focuses on
exploring concepts, materials and
processes, adding another dimen-
sion to the students’ programme of
study. This may involve project op-
tions and aspects of research and
theory.
DESN4306 History Culture Context (3)
3 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type : Elective
Prerequisites : DESN3304
This paper extends students’ knowl-
edge and understanding of theo-
retical and contextual issues and
allows them to develop their own
areas of specialisation and interest
with a research project which may
be related to and inform their final
design project.
DESN4307Digital Technology and Design (4)
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type : Compulsory
Prerequisites : DESN4301
This course fully utilize the digital
technology in creative problem solv-
ing within digital moving imagery
pipeline, in developing and produc-
ing a short film project through digi-
tal post-production process within
agreed outcome.
DESN4308 Visual Effects Studies
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type : Elective
Prerequisites : DESN3302
Research and creative conceptual
thinking reinforce static and mov-
ing image representation within the
broad learning experience, which
stimulates extensive and original
visual effects.
DESN4309 Animation Studies
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type : Elective
Prerequisites : DESN 3305
Research and creative conceptual
thinking reinforce static and mov-
ing image representation within a
broad learning experience, which
stimulates extensive and original
animation.
DESN4310 Integrated Marketing Prin-
ciples
3 Credit Hours / 3Contact Hours
Course Type : Elective
Prerequisites : None
This course involves workplace-
based learning for Design students
and it encourages systems of stu-
dent centred and self-directed
learning. Theories of professional
practice are applied in Design sites
recognised by industry.
DESN4311Creative Principles and Practice
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type : Elective
Prerequisites : None
An In-depth study of the principles
of the creative process. It provides
an understanding of the principles
of the creative function in advertis-
ing.
DESN4312 Graphic Design Studies (3)
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type : Compulsory
Prerequisites : DESN3309
Students work with commercially
realistic design briefs that recognize
the working relationships between
client, designer and sub-contractor.
Coupled with this is an environment
of intensive inquiry into the nature
of design itself and the pursuit of
original and creative design solu-
tions.
DESN4313 Illustration Studies
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type : Elective
Prerequisites : DESN3308
Research and creative conceptual
thinking reinforce visual and picto-
rial representation within a broad
learning experience, which stimu-
lates extensive and original illustra-
tion.
DESN4314Graphic Design Studies (4)
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type : Compulsory
Prerequisites : DESN4312
An extension of a series of real-life
projects taken from Graphic Design
Studies 3 with emphasis on profes-
sional execution and further in-
depth analysis application.
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DESN4315 Photographic Studies
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type : Elective
Prerequisites : DESN3310
This module develops a broad range
of technical and theoretical areas, to
enable students to use photography
independently or in an interdiscipli-
nary way relating to design and il-
lustration. Students are encouraged
to research areas of theory that are
appropriate and relevant to their
chosen genre of photography.
DESN4316 Creative Strategy
3 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type : Elective
Prerequisites : None
Practical application of skills in de-
signing an advertising campaign to
meet a client’s objectives: interpret-
ing a creative brief and preparing a
creative strategy using a range of
media.
DESN4317 Copywriting
3 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type : Elective
Prerequisites : None
Student will be able to examine the
copywriting function in the creative
process. Students develop copywrit-
ing skills and techniques to be used
in various forms in advertising.
DESN4318 Spatial Design Studio (3)
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type : Compulsory
Prerequisites : DESN3313
Students initiate and sustain a re-
search programme based on a
design-related subject and present
the findings in a format appropriate
to the investigation. In conjunction
with this research, students under-
take a series of design project from
a broad range of Spatial Design
options. Students are involved in
challenging concepts with the op-
portunity to focus on their own
particular field of interest thereby
defining their own outcomes. The
module requires personal initiative
and detailed investigation of a com-
prehensive set of possibilities and
design resolutions.
DESN4319Spatial Design Studio (4)
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type : Compulsory
Prerequisites : DESN4318
An extension of a series of real-life
projects taken from Spatial Design
Studio 3 with emphasis on profes-
sional execution and further in-
depth analysis application.
DESN4320 Spatial Computing
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Elective
Prerequisites: Non
Spatial Computing course is deliv-
ered for 4th3D skills in order to be
able to create and visualize their
spatial design ideas. The module
uses the 3D studio max as the main
commercial software to produce the
3D designs.year students. The mod-
ule develops the student
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Chemical EngineeringCourse Description
MATH1100 Pre-Calculus Mathematics
4 Credit Hours / 10 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: None
Pre-calculus is an introductory
course which covers the national
Foundation Program level Math-
ematics. It deals with equations
and inequalities, basic functions
including polynomial and rational
functions, remainder and factor
theorems, division of polynomials,
graphing, fundamental theorem of
algebra, exponential and logarith-
mic functions, trigonometric ratios,
inverse trigonometric functions,
trigonometric equations and com-
plex numbers.
ENGL 1111 English for Academic Purposes (1)
4 Credit Hours/ 10Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: None
This is the first course in a series of
eight courses to be delivered over
four years. Throughout the 4 year
programme, students will extend
their general English language profi-
ciency as well as gaining the special-
ist English Language competencies
related to their major fields of study.
The programme also enables stu-
dents to become familiar with and
develop more effective strategies
to meet the demands of the Inter-
national English Language Testing
Examination (IELTS), an overall score
of 6.5 being the normal requirement
for admission to postgraduate stud-
ies in the English speaking world.
Students will need to join this course
with an English level equivalent to
IELTS 4.0. The course develops the
four skills of Listening, Speaking,
Reading and Writing, as well as the
grammatical framework and vocab-
ulary development strategies neces-
sary for students studying at degree
level.
CHEM1101 Chemistry I
4 Credit Hours /6 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: None
This course in general chemistry is
aimed at introducing engineering
students to fundamental chemical
concepts and principles. The major
topics covered in this course include
manipulation of data, the periodic
table, nomenclature of common
compounds, stoichiometry, solu-
tions, reactions, I deal Gas Law, ther-
mochemistry and thermodynamics,
electronic structure of the atom,
molecular geometry and hybridiza-
tion.
COMP1411 Programming for Engineers (C++)
3 Credit Hours/4Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: None
This is an introductory course in
software development using the
high level programming language
C++ for engineering students. Top-
ics covered include: program struc-
ture, language syntax, control flow,
loops, variable scope, data types,
operators, expressions, functions
and arrays.
ENGL 1222 English for Academic Purposes (2)
4 Credit Hours / 10 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: ENGL 1111
This course follows on from English
1A and focuses on reinforcing and
further developing the four skills of
Listening, Speaking, Reading and
Writing required for academic pur-
poses. Students at the end of this
course will be expected to be at a
level of IELTS 4.5 overall and achieve
5.0 in the reading and writing bands.
MATH1111 CALCULUS I
4 Credit Hours/ 5 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: MATH1111
This is the first course from a se-
quence of 2 calculus courses. It cov-
ers Limits, Continuity, Differentia-
tion, Integration and some of their
applications.
ENGR1201 Introduction to Engineering
2 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: None
This course is a general introduction
to engineering. Topics include the
engineer in the community, Engi-
neering profession, Code of ethics
for engineers, Employment oppor-
tunities and activities in Oman, GCC
and World, Engineering in changing
world. Tutorial classes will be given
on computer graphics including
demonstration on computer-aided
design and oral presentation.
PHYS 1101 Physics 1
4 Credit Hours/ 6 Contact Hours
Course Type : Compulsory
co-erequisites : MATH 1111
This is an introductory lecture/lab
course that covers Newtonian me-
chanics and the physics of fluids. The
major topics covered in the lecture
component include motion along
straight line, vectors, motion in two
and three dimensions, force and
motion, kinetic energy and work,
potential energy and conservation
of energy, center of mass and linear
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momentum, rotation, rolling, torque
and angular momentum, equilibri-
um and elasticity, fluids, gravitation
and oscillations. The lab component
covers graph plotting, measure-
ments, motion on inclined plane,
simple pendulum and Hooke’s law.
ENGR 1211 Drawing for Engineering
2 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
prerequisites: None
This course leads the student to
an understanding of engineering
drawing, an essential means of com-
munication in engineering. Draw-
ing instruments, conventions and
standards of engineering drawing,
Isometric, orthographic, sectional
and assembly drawing of machine
parts in addition to dimensioning
and tolerances. Using computer
graphics as a tool to define and pre-
sent the machine parts in pictorial
position and turn them into techni-
cal illustration.
MATH1112 CALCULUS II
4 Credit Hours / 5 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Pre-requisite Course : MATH1111
This is the second course from a se-
quence of 2 calculus courses. It stud-
ies some applications of integration
such as calculating areas, volumes,
length of curves; the techniques
of integration of various functions;
proper and improper integrals. The
course also deals with sequences
and infinite series, Taylor polynomial
expansions, and their convergence
as well as differentiating and inte-
grating power series. Some intro-
duction to analytic geometry in cal-
culus is also given.
COMM 1201 Introduction to Communications
3 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: None
This course aims to develop inter-
personal, oral presentation, writing
and job writing skills and under-
standing of how these effectively
take place. The course will also
provide an introduction to the pro-
cesses and techniques used within
corporate communications. Course
objectives include
Communication concepts
Barriers to communication
Listening skills & non-verbal com-
munication in an intercultural en-
vironment
Effective business writing and
Presentation techniques
Assertive communication and in-
terview skills
MATH2131 Linear Algebra and
Multivariate Calculus
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: MATH1112
This course covers topics in linear
algebra and vector calculus. The lin-
ear algebra topics are: matrices and
determinants, solutions of systems
of linear equations, eigenvalues and
eigenvectors, special matrices (Her-
mitian, skew-Hermitian, unitary),
diagonalization. The topics in vec-
tor calculus are: vectors and vector
functions, vector differential calcu-
lus, gradient, divergence and curl,
vector integral calculus (line, double
and triple integrals), Green, Gauss
and Stokes theorems.
CHEM 1102 Chemistry II
4Credit Hours / 6 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: CHEM 1101
This is a second of two general
chemistry courses which is aimed at
introducing engineering students to
fundamental chemical concepts and
principles. The major topics covered
in this course include liquids and
solid states, properties of solutions,
chemical kinetics, chemical equilib-
rium, acids and bases, thermody-
namics and electrochemistry.
CHEN2211 Principle of Chemical Engineering
3Credit Hours/ 4Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: CHEM 1101
This course covers: Application of
physicochemical principles to prob-
lems in chemical and processing
industries; Stoichiometry; Processes
and process variables, Thermody-
namic data; Material balance on
reactive and non-reactive systems.
Mechanical energy balance; General
energy balance; Heat of reaction;
Energy balance for reactive systems;
Fuels.
CHEN2212 Thermodynamics I
3Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: MATH1111, CHEM1101
This course covers: Basic concepts
of thermodynamics; PVT of pure
fluids and equations of state; First
and second laws of thermodynam-
ics; Thermodynamic properties of
pure fluids; Applications to flow pro-
cesses; Production of power from
heat; Liquefaction and refrigeration;
Thermodynamics of pure fluids and
thermodynamic relationships.
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STAT2111 Probability and Statistics
3Credit Hours/ 4Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: MATH1112
This is a first course on probabil-
ity for students of the Electrical and
Computer Engineering program.
Topics include: Elements of set
theory, Sample space and events,
Probability, Conditional probability
and Independence, Some standard
discrete and continuous probabil-
ity distributions, Multivariate prob-
ability distributions, Functions of
random variables, Sampling distri-
bution of the sample mean and the
central limit theorem.
MATH2121 Differential Equations for
Engineering
3Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: MATH1112
The course is designed exclusively
for the needs of students pursuing
a degree in Engineering. It begins
with preliminary concepts of dif-
ferential equations. The material to
be covered includes first order and
second order ordinary differential
equations, Laplace transforms, Fou-
rier series, and partial differential
equations. The emphasis would be
to expose the standard techniques
of solving differential equations be-
sides concentrating on various ap-
plications.
CHEN2213 Applied Physical Chemistry
3Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: CHEM1102, CHEN2212
This course covers: Properties of
gases; Kinetic theory and transport
properties of gases and applications;
Spontaneity criteria of processes;
Colligative properties; Chemical ki-
netics and rate of reactions ; Electro-
chemistry; Surface thermodynam-
ics.
CHEN2221 Fluid Mechanics
3Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type : Compulsory
Prerequisites: CHEN2212
This course covers: Fluid statics;
Newtonian and non-Newtonian flu-
ids; Bernoulli equation; Flow of flu-
ids; Flow meters, Pumps and com-
pressors; Two-phase flow, Fluid flow
in porous media, Packed and Fluid-
ized beds; Filtration; Agitation and
mixing; Free and hindered settling.
PHYS 1102 Physics II
4Credit Hours / 6 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: PHYS 1101
This is an introductory lecture/lab
course that covers basic electricity
and magnetism in addition to heat
and thermodynamic processes. The
major topics covered in the lecture
component include electric charges
and fields, Gauss law, electric po-
tential, capacitance, current and
resistance, circuits, magnetic fields,
induction and alternating currents.
In heat and thermodynamics it in-
cludes temperature, heat and first
law, kinetic theory, engines and the
second law. The lab component cov-
ers error analysis.
CHEN2231 Organic Chemistry
4Credit Hours / 6 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: CHEM1101
The course will give an introduction
into the principles of organic chem-
istry including a definition of organ-
ic compounds, bonding and isom-
erism, structure, nomenclature and
reactions of aliphatic and aromatic
compounds. Synthesis of some in-
dustrial organic compounds will be
introduced. Laboratory experiments
support the course
CHEN3222 Heat Transfer
3Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: CHEN2221
This course covers: Concepts and
theories of heat transfer; Introduc-
tion to different modes of heat
transfer; Steady state and transient
heat transfer: conduction, natural
and forced convection, and radia-
tion; Heat transfer coefficients; Intro-
duction to heat exchangers.
CHEN3214 Thermodynamics II
3Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: CHEN2213, MATH2121
This course covers: Review of ba-
sic thermodynamics; Refrigeration
and liquefaction; Theory and appli-
cation of solution thermodynam-
ics; Vapor- liquid and liquid-liquid
equilibrium for ideal and non- ideal
systems; Chemical reaction equilib-
rium.
MATH3141 Numerical Methods
3Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: COMP1411, MATH2131
This course concentrates on ac-
quainting students of engineering
with techniques for solving numeri-
cal problems that arise in their pro-
fession. Some of the topics to be
covered include; background on
interpolation and iterative methods
with techniques for accelerating
convergence, zeros of polynomial
equations, solutions of nonlinear
equations, numerical differentiation
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and integration, numerical solution
of initial value problems of ordinary
differential equations and approxi-
mation of eigenvalues of matrices.
ENGR3251 Professional Practice
1Credit Hours /1 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: non
This course introduces the student
to basic issues in Engineering Ethic
by the study of the morality of engi-
neers’ actions, duties and ideas and
their interactions and consequences
on the society. The societal respon-
sibilities of engineers are analyzed
through chemical engineering code
of practice. Thus, students will un-
derstand issues such as: moral au-
tonomy, corporate responsibility,
whistle blowing, conflict of interest,
risk assessment, environment and
sustainable development
CHEN3223 Mass Transfer
3Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: CHEN2221
This course covers: Molecular, con-
vective and interphase mass trans-
fer; Transport properties; Continu-
ous and stage-wise mass transfer;
Absorption/stripping operations;
Humidification/drying; Design of
Absorption/Stripping equipment in-
cluding hydrodynamic design (load-
ing, flooding, diameter and height).
CHEN3232 Chemical Process Industries
3Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: CHEN2231
This course introduces a theoreti-
cal study of a number of chemical
industries of strategic importance
to Oman as well as industries out-
side Oman: Petrochemical, Ferti-
lizer industry, LNG, Water/sewage
treatment, Soap and detergent, Ce-
ment, Food processing, Glass, Elec-
trochemical, Plastics, Perfumes, and
Pharmaceutical.
CHEN3341 Separation Processes
4Credit Hours / 5 Contact Hours
Course Type : Compulsory
Prerequisites : CHEN3223
This course covers: Distilla-
tion; Liquid -liquid; Solvent extrac-
tion; Supercritical fluid extraction
and Adsorption; Design of industrial
separation equipment; Flow-sheet-
ing programs (HYSYS) will be used.
CHEN3342 Process Heat Transfer
3Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: CHEN3222
This course covers design of heat
transfer equipment for chemical
processes including: Heat exchang-
ers; Condensers; Cooling towers;
Evaporators; Process furnace; Re-
boiler. Computer simulation using
HYSYS is emphasized.
CHEN3351 Computer Aided Design
2Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: MATH3141, CHEN3223
This course covers: Modeling and
simulation; Introduction to compu-
tational tools available for the solu-
tion of chemical and process engi-
neering problems; Chemical process
simulators; Spread sheets.
CHEN3315 Chemical Reaction Engineering
3Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: CHEN2213, MATH2121
This course covers: Stoichiometric
tables; Rate expressions; Reactions
with phase change; Relations be-
tween concentration, pressure, con-
version and flow rates; Reactor data
analysis techniques; Conservation
of mass in reactive systems; Noniso-
thermal reactors; Design of reactors;
Use of package programs and inter-
active learning tools.
ENGR4431 Engineering Management
3Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: None
This course serves as an introduc-
tion to engineering management.
Topics include planning, decision
making, engineering project man-
agement and control, motivation,
communication and performance
appraisal. There are essential ele-
ments for every manager working in
chemical processes. This course links
the theoretical concepts with practi-
cal use.
CHEN3271 Chemical Engineering Lab I
2Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: CHEN3222
This is the first of a two laboratory
courses sequence covering the ap-
plication of principles of chemical
and process engineering: Thermo-
dynamics; Transport processes;
Mass transfer; Separation processes;
Reaction Engineering; Experimental
planning, data acquisition and safe-
ty considerations are emphasized
throughout.
CHEN4352 Process Dynamics and Control
4Credit Hours / 6 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: CHEN3341, 3315
This course covers principles of
automatic control for chemical
processes: Unsteady state mod-
eling; Laplace open loop and closed
loop systems; Stability; Feedback/
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feed forward, and cascade control-
lers. It also covers instrumenta-
tion in chemical processes.
CHEN4361 Chemical Process Safety
3Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: CHEN3341
A study of the technical funda-
mentals of chemical process safety
includes toxicology, industrial hy-
giene, source models, fires and ex-
plosions, relief systems, hazard iden-
tification, risk assessment, accident
investigations, and process safety
management.
CHEN4362 Plant Design and Economics
4Credit Hours / 5 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: CHEN3341, 3342, 3351, 3315
This course is intended to introduce
students to fundamental and appli-
cations of process and plant design.
The main topics are process design,
plant design consideration, process
creation, and heuristics for process
synthesis, mass and energy integra-
tion, materials of construction and
corrosion and process economics.
CHEN4391 Project I
2 Credit Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: CHEN3341, 3351, 3315
This is the first part of the capstone
design project. The project is to em-
phasize application of fundamentals
of chemical engineering and allow
an element of original work by each
student. A critical review of litera-
ture is required in order to present
current state of knowledge of the
problem under investigation and a
detailed report will be submitted.
CHEN4272 Chemical Engineering Lab II
2Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: CHEN3271, CHEN 3341,
CHEN 3315
This is the second of a two labora-
tory courses sequence covering the
application of principles of chemi-
cal and process engineering: Ther-
modynamics; Transport processes;
Mass transfer; Separation processes;
Reaction Engineering; Experimen-
tal planning, data acquisition and
safety considerations are empha-
sized throughout.
CHEN4392 Project II
3Credit Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: CHEN4352,CHEN 4361,
CHEN 4362, CHEN 4391
This is the second part of the final
year Capstone design project: Com-
plete design of a chemical plant in-
cluding economic analysis, project
management, ethics, health, safety
and environment. A faculty mem-
ber supervises the project team.
Progress reports and a final report
are submitted followed by an oral
defense.
BUSN 3404 Entrepreneurship
3 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: None
This course has been designed to
provide the students with an overall
understanding of the concept of en-
trepreneurship and small business
management, and to prepare them
towards thinking and acting more
entrepreneurially and creatively in
the big business environment.
CHEN4233 Polymer
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Technical Elective
Prerequisites: CHEN3232
This course offers an overview of
engineering analysis and design
techniques for synthetic polymers.
It includes polymerization reactions,
mechanical and viscoelastic char-
acterization, deformation mecha-
nisms, processing and polymer
rheology. Additional topics on bi-
opolymers and nanotechnology will
be covered.
CHEN4234 Corrosion
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Technical Elective
Prerequisites: CHEN2213
This course introduces electrochem-
ical principles and their application
to corrosion of materials and corro-
sion control. Topics covered include
thermodynamics and kinetics of
corrosion, corrosion mechanisms,
corrosion inhibition and electro-
chemical protection of metals. Case
studies from oil and gas production
and processing industries are also
included.
CHEN4343 Water Desalination
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Technical Elective
Prerequisites: CHEN3222
This course aims at studying indus-
trial desalination processes. Topics
covered include global and local
water resources, water quality and
analysis, technical and economic
analysis of major desalination pro-
cesses such as multi-stage flash, re-
verse osmosis, multiple-effect distil-
lation and electro dialysis.
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CHEN4344 Natural Gas Processing
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Technical Elective
Prerequisites: CHEN3214
This course introduces different
techniques for processing natural
gas. Topics include properties and
behavior of natural gas using equa-
tions of state, hydrate formation,
field treatment including dehydra-
tion, sour gas sweetening, sulfur re-
covery, and liquefaction. Design of
main processing equipment will be
studied.
CHEN4345 Petroleum Refining Processes
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Technical Elective
Prerequisites: CHEN3341
This course covers crude oil and its
properties and processes involved
in refineries: Atmospheric and vac-
uum fractionation; Catalytic crack-
ing; Thermal cracking, Hydro-crack-
ing, Steam reforming; Isomerization,
alkylation, Absorption; etc. It also
covers selected petrochemical in-
dustries; Design of processes.
Electrical EngineeringCourse Description
CHEM1101 Chemistry I
4 Credit Hours /6 Contact Hours
Type of Course: Mandatory
Pre-requisite Course: None
This course in general chemistry is
aimed at introducing engineering
students to fundamental chemical
concepts and principles. The major
topics covered in this course include
manipulation of data, the periodic
table, nomenclature of common
compounds, stoichiometry, solu-
tions, reactions, I deal Gas Law, ther-
mochemistry and thermodynamics,
electronic structure of the atom,
molecular geometry and hybridiza-
tion.
COMP1411 Programming for Engineers (C++)
3 Credit Hours/4 Contact Hours
Type of Course: Mandatory
Pre-requisite Course: None
This is an introductory course in
software development using the
high level programming language
C++ for engineering students. Top-
ics covered include: program struc-
ture, language syntax, control flow,
loops, variable scope, data types,
operators, expressions, functions
and arrays.
ENGL 1111 English for Academic Purposes (1)
4 Credit Hours/ 10Contact Hours
Course Type: Mandatory
Prerequisites: None
This is the first course in a series of
eight courses to be delivered over
four years. Throughout the 4 year
programme, students will extend
their general English language profi-
ciency as well as gaining the special-
ist English Language competencies
related to their major fields of study.
The programme also enables stu-
dents to become familiar with and
develop more effective strategies
to meet the demands of the Inter-
national English Language Testing
Examination (IELTS), an overall score
of 6.5 being the normal require-
ment for admission to postgradu-
ate studies in the English speaking
world. Students will need to join
this course with an English level
equivalent to IELTS 4.0. The course
develops the four skills of Listening,
Speaking, Reading and Writing, as
well as the grammatical framework
and vocabulary development strate-
gies necessary for students studying
at degree level.
MATH1100 Pre-Calculus Mathematics
4 Credit Hours / 5 Contact Hours
Course Type : Mandatory
Prerequisites: Completion of Foundation
Program English
Pre-calculus is an introductory
course which covers the national
Foundation Program level Math-
ematics. It deals with equations
and inequalities, basic functions
including polynomial and rational
functions, remainder and factor
theorems, division of polynomials,
graphing, fundamental theorem of
algebra, exponential and logarith-
mic functions, trigonometric ratios,
inverse trigonometric functions,
trigonometric equations and com-
plex numbers.
ENGL 1222 English for Academic Purposes (2)
4 Credit Hours / 10 Contact Hours
Course Type: Mandatory
Prerequisites: ENGL 1111
This course follows on from English
1A and focuses on reinforcing and
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further developing the four skills of
Listening, Speaking, Reading and
Writing required for academic pur-
poses. Students at the end of this
course will be expected to be at a
level of IELTS 4.5 overall and achieve
5.0 in the reading and writing bands.
ENGR1201 Introduction to Engineering
2 Credit Hours/ 3Contact Hours
Course Type: Mandatory
Prerequisites: None
This course is a general introduction
to engineering. Topics include the
engineer in the community, Engi-
neering profession, Code of ethics
for engineers, Employment oppor-
tunities and activities in Oman, GCC
and World, Engineering in changing
world. Tutorial classes will be given
on computer graphics including
demonstration on computer-aided
design and oral presentation.
ENGR1211 Drawing for Engineering
2 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Mandatory
Prerequisites: None
This course leads the student to
an understanding of engineering
drawing, an essential means of com-
munication in engineering. Draw-
ing instruments, conventions and
standards of engineering drawing,
Isometric, orthographic, sectional
and assembly drawing of machine
parts in addition to dimensioning
and tolerances. Using computer
graphics as a tool to define and pre-
sent the machine parts in pictorial
position and turn them into techni-
cal illustration.
MATH1111 CALCULUS I
4 Credit Hours / 5 Contact Hours
Course Type: Mandatory
Prerequisites: MATH1100, MATH5002
This is the first course from a se-
quence of 2 calculus courses. It cov-
ers Limits, Continuity, Differentia-
tion, Integration and some of their
applications.
PHYS 1101 Physics 1
4 Credit Hours / 6 Contact Hours
Course Type: Mandatory
co-erequisites: MATH 1111
This is an introductory lecture/lab
course that covers Newtonian me-
chanics and the physics of fluids. The
major topics covered in the lecture
component include motion along
straight line, vectors, motion in two
and three dimensions, force and
motion, kinetic energy and work,
potential energy and conservation
of energy, center of mass and linear
momentum, rotation, rolling, torque
and angular momentum, equilibri-
um and elasticity, fluids, gravitation
and oscillations. The lab component
covers graph plotting, measure-
ments, motion on inclined plane,
simple pendulum and Hooke’s law.
MATH1112 CALCULUS II
4 Credit Hours / 5 Contact Hours
Course Type: Mandatory
Pre-requisite Course : MATH1111
This is the second course from a se-
quence of 2 calculus courses. It stud-
ies some applications of integration
such as calculating areas, volumes,
length of curves; the techniques
of integration of various functions;
proper and improper integrals. The
course also deals with sequences
and infinite series, Taylor polynomial
expansions, and their convergence
as well as differentiating and inte-
grating power series. Some intro-
duction to analytic geometry in cal-
culus is also given.
COMM 1201 Introduction to Communications
3 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type: Mandatory
Prerequisites: None
This course aims to develop inter-personal, oral presentation, writing and job writing skills and under-standing of how these effectively take place. The course will also provide an introduction to the pro-cesses and techniques used within corporate communications. Course objectives include
Communication concepts Barriers to communication Listening skills & non-verbal com-munication in an intercultural en-vironment Effective business writing and Presentation techniques Assertive communication and in-
terview skills
MATH2131 Linear Algebra and
Multivariate Calculus
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Mandatory
Prerequisites: MATH1112
This course covers topics in linear algebra and vector calculus. The lin-ear algebra topics are: matrices and determinants, solutions of systems of linear equations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, special matrices (Her-mitian, skew-Hermitian, unitary), diagonalization. The topics in vec-tor calculus are: vectors and vector functions, vector differential calcu-lus, gradient, divergence and curl, vector integral calculus (line, double and triple integrals), Green, Gauss
and Stokes theorems.
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ELEC2211 Programming Tools for
Electrical Engineers
2 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type : Mandatory
Prerequisites : COMP1411
This is a course on applied pro-
gramming. It emphasizes on solv-
ing mathematical and engineering
problems numerically. Topics cov-
ered include finding roots of equa-
tion, solving simultaneous algebraic
equation, curve fitting, optimization,
solving differential equations and
simulation.
ELEC2231 Circuits Theory I
3 Credit Hours/ 4Contact Hours
Course Type: Mandatory
Prerequisites: MATH 1111
This is an introductory course in
basic engineering circuit analysis.
The topics covered in this course
include: basic electrical quantities
(voltage, current, resistance, power,
and energy); Ohm’s Law; Kirchhoff’s
current and voltage laws; nodal and
loop analysis techniques; Thevinin’s
and Norton’s theorems; maximum
power transfer; Inductors and Ca-
pacitors. Transient Circuits.
MATH2121 Differential Equations for
Engineering
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Mandatory
Prerequisites: MATH1112
The course is designed exclusively
for the needs of students pursuing
a degree in Engineering. It begins
with preliminary concepts of dif-
ferential equations. The material to
be covered includes first order and
second order ordinary differential
equations, Laplace transforms, Fou-
rier series, and partial differential
equations. The emphasis would be
to expose the standard techniques
of solving differential equations be-
sides concentrating on various ap-
plications.
PHYS1102 Physics II
4 Credit Hours / 6 Contact Hours
Course Type: Core for Mechanical and
Electrical Engineering
Prerequisites: PHYS1101
This is an introductory lecture/lab
course that covers basic electricity
and magnetism in addition to heat
and thermodynamic processes. The
major topics covered in the lecture
component include electric charges
and fields, Gauss law, electric po-
tential, capacitance, current and
resistance, circuits, magnetic fields,
induction and alternating currents.
In heat and thermodynamics it in-
cludes temperature, heat and first
law, kinetic theory, engines and the
second law. The lab component cov-
ers error analysis.
ELEC2232 Circuits Theory II
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Mandatory
Prerequisites: ELEC2231
This is a course on basic ac circuit
analysis. The topics covered in this
course include: ac fundamentals:
waveform characteristics (cycle,
period, peak value, average value,
rms value), ac through resistance,
capacitance and inductance, imped-
ance series and parallel ac circuits;
ac network analysis: Kirchhoff’s cur-
rent and voltage laws; nodal and
loop analysis techniques; Thevinin’s
and Norton’s theorems; maximum
power transfer; polyphase circuits.
ELEC2233 Electronics
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Mandatory
Prerequisites: ELEC2231
This is an introductory course in
electronics. Students study com-
monly used devices including di-
odes, bipolar junction transistors
(BJT), field effect transistors (FET),
metal oxide FET (MOSFET). They also
study techniques for analyzing cir-
cuits containing such devices both
analytically and using computer
simulation software. Applications of
the devices in circuits are also stud-
ied.
ELEC2331 Digital Design
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Mandatory
Prerequisites: None
This is an introductory course in
digital logic design and analysis.
Topics covered include number
systems, Boolean algebra, logic ele-
ments, combinational and sequen-
tial circuits design, state machines,
designing with MSI and LSI logic.
Applications using PLD’s will also be
covered. The course also includes
simulation of digital logic circuits
using the hardware description lan-
guage Verilog.
ENGR3251 Professional Practice
1 Credit Hours / 1 Contact Hours
Course Type: Mandatory
Prerequisites: None
This course introduces the student
to basic issues in Engineering Ethic
by the study of the morality of engi-
neers’ actions, duties and ideals and
their interactions and consequences
on the society. The societal respon-
sibilities of engineers are analyzed
through chemical and petroleum
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engineering code of practice. Thus,
students will understand issues
such as: moral autonomy, corpo-
rate responsibility, whistle blowing,
conflict of interest, risk assessment,
environment and sustainable devel-
opment.
MATH3151 Discrete Mathematics
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Mandatory
Prerequisites: MATH2131
Discrete mathematics as it applies to Engineering disciplines. Topics covered includes: algorithm analy-sis and design, predicate logic, re-view of proof techniques, Boolean algebra, application of induction to computing problems, introduction to Graph theory and applications in information technology, program correctness, preconditions, postcon-ditions and invariants, analysis of re-cursive programs using recurrence relations.
STAT2111 Probability and Statistics
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Mandatory
Prerequisites: MATH1112
Data summary and presentations; Introduction to probability; Discrete and continuous probability distri-butions; Hypothesis testing; Curve fitting, regression and correlation; Introduction to statistical quality control; Use of Computer applica-tions in statistical analysis. The ex-amples and exercises strongly em-
phasize engineering applications.
ELEC3221 Signals and Systems
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Mandatory
Prerequisites: ELEC2232+MATH2121
This is an introductory course in
signals and systems. Topics covered
include studying common signals
encountered in engineering, peri-
odic signals, impulse and step sig-
nals, properties of continuous and
discrete-time systems, output of
LTI systems and convolution. Also,
covered in the course are Fourier
series of periodic signals, line spec-
tra, Fourier transform and Laplace
transform, transfer functions, stabil-
ity and cascade of LTI systems.
ELEC3241 Power System Analysis I
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Mandatory
Prerequisites: ELEC2232
This is a course on power systems.
Topics covered include power sys-
tem components, transmission
line parameters like resistance, in-
ductance and capacitance. Model
for short, medium, and long lines.
Steady-state operation of transmis-
sion lines. Shunt and series compen-
sation. Bus admittance and imped-
ance matrices. Symmetrical fault.
ELEC3251 Electromagnetics I
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Mandatory
Prerequisites: PHYS1102 + MATH2131
This is an introductory course elec-
tromagnetics that deals with static
fields. The topics covered in this
course include: Electrostatic Fields:
Characteristics and Laws, Electric
Fields in Materials, Electric Boundary
Conditions; Magnetostatic Fields:
Characteristics and Governing Laws,
Maxwell’s Equations for Static Fields.
MATH3141 Numerical Methods
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Mandatory
Prerequisites : MATH2131+COMP1411
This course concentrates on ac-
quainting students of engineering
with techniques for solving numeri-
cal problems that arise in their pro-
fession. Some of the topics to be
covered include; background on
interpolation and iterative methods
with techniques for accelerating
convergence, zeros of polynomial
equations, solutions of nonlinear
equations, numerical differentiation
and integration, numerical solution
of initial value problems of ordinary
differential equations and approxi-
mation of eigenvalues of matrices.
MATH3161 Introduction to Complex
Variables
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Mandatory
Prerequisites: MATH2131
This course introduces students to
some topics in the theory of Com-
plex variables including: complex
numbers, functions of a complex
variable, limits and continuity,
analyticity, Cauchy-Riemann equa-
tions, harmonic functions, elemen-
tary functions of a complex variable,
complex integration, Cauchy’s theo-
rem, Cauchy’s formula and its conse-
quences, Taylor and Laurent series,
zeros and singularities, the residue
theorem and some of applications.
ELEC3222 Principles of Communication
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Mandatory
Prerequisites: ELEC3221
This is a course on basic analog and
digital communications. The topics
covered in this course include: Am-
plitude Modulation. Angle Modu-
lation. Pulse Modulation. Digital
Band-Pass Modulation. Noise in An-
alogue and Digital Communications
Systems.
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ELEC3242 Power System Analysis II
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Mandatory
Prerequisites: ELEC3241
This is an advanced course in power
system analysis. Topics covered in-
clude Power-flow studies. Network
calculations: node elimination,
building and modifying bus imped-
ance matrix. Symmetrical compo-
nents. Unsymmetrical faults. Eco-
nomic dispatch. Transient stability:
swing equation, equal-area criterion
and time-domain simulation.
ELEC3252 Electromagnetics II
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Mandatory
Prerequisites: ELEC3251
Topics covered in this course in-
clude: Electrostatic Boundary Value
Problems. Resistance and Capaci-
tance. Magnetic forces, materials,
and devices. Time-varying fields and
electromagnetic induction. Max-
well’s Equations. Electromagnetic
Wave Propagation: Plane Waves in
Conductors and in Dielectrics, Pow-
er and the Poynting Vector, Wave
Polarization. Introduction to Trans-
mission Lines.
ELEC3261 Electrical Machines I
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Mandatory
Prerequisites: ELEC2232 + ELEC3251
The course is designed to provide
students with basic energy con-
version concepts and the physical
phenomena in electrical machine
operation. The emphasis is on DC
machines and transformers.
ELEC3271 Measurements and Instru-
mentation
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Mandatory
Prerequisites: ELEC2233
This course introduces the concepts
and principles of measurement sys-
tems and components of measure-
ments systems. It presents basic in-
formation on selection, application,
calibration and usage of modern
measurement systems to measure
electrical phenomena. A variety
of electrical quantities and device
types are covered, as well as signal
conditioning, acquisition, recording
and analysis.
ENGR4431 Engineering Management
3 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type: Mandatory
Prerequisites: None
The intent of this course is to pro-
vide some insight into the nature
of management in which the en-
gineer is most likely to encounter
the need for an understanding of
management as his career pro-
cesses. Introduction to engineering
management with emphasis on the
management functions of planning,
organizing, motivating, controlling
and leading. The nature and types of
decision making are also discussed.
ELEC4231 Power Electronics
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Mandatory
Prerequisites: ELEC2233 + ELEC3261
Introductory course in power elec-
tronics. Topics covered include de-
vices used in power electronics, AC/
DC, DC/AC and DC/DC conversion,
AC and DC drives, switched mode
power supply.
ELEC4262 Electrical Machines II
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type : Mandatory
Prerequisites : ELEC3261
The course is designed to provide
students with basic understanding
of the principles of operation, per-
formance characteristics and appli-
cations of single-phase and three-
phase AC machines. The machines
covered include induction motors,
synchronous motors, synchronous
generators and special machines.
ELEC4271 Linear Control
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Mandatory
Prerequisites: ELEC3221
Topics covered in this course include
a survey of control systems, math-
ematical modeling and represen-
tation of dynamical systems. Time
and frequency domain analysis of
control systems, stability, design of
control systems using techniques
like Root-Locus and PID, and intro-
duction to modern control systems
and the state space representation
of linear systems.
BUSN 3404 Entrepreneurship
3 Credit Hours / 3Contact Hours
Course Type: Mandatory
Prerequisites: None
This course has been designed to
provide the students with an overall
understanding of the concept of en-
trepreneurship and small business
management, and to prepare them
towards thinking and acting more
entrepreneurially and creatively in
the big business environment.
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ELEC4243 Electrical Power Distribution
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Mandatory
Prerequisites: ELEC3242
This is an advanced course in power
system. Topics covered include load
characteristics, type of distribution
networks, distribution transformers,
voltage drop and its regulation, mo-
tor starting voltage characteristics,
design of primary and secondary
distribution feeders, power factor
correction, low voltage protection.
ELEC4241 Power System Protection
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Mandatory
Prerequisites: ELEC3242
This course is an introductory course
on the protection of electrical power
systems. It introduces the student
to the most relevant concepts and
techniques in power system protec-
tion. It covers the entire spectrum of
protective electromechanical relays
used for protection of transmission
lines, transformers, busbars, gen-
erators, and motors. Modern tech-
niques employed in power system
protection are also introduced such
as the use of static and microproces-
sor relays.
ELEC4391 Project I
3 Credit Hours
Course Type : Mandatory
Prerequisites : ELEC3242+ELEC3261
This is the second part of the ma-
jor capstone design that spans two
semesters. It involves design of an
electrical device or system subject
to appropriate engineering stand-
ards and realistic constraints such
as economic, environmental, social,
political, ethical, health and safety,
manufacturability, and sustainability.
ELEC4392 Project II
3 Credit Hours
Course Type : Mandatory
Prerequisites : ELEC4391
This is the second part of the ma-
jor capstone design that spans two
semesters. It involves design of an
electrical device or system subject
to appropriate engineering stand-
ards and realistic constraints such
as economic, environmental, social,
political, ethical, health and safety,
manufacturability, and sustainabil-
ity.
ELEC 4242 Power System Quality
3 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type: Elective
Prerequisites: ELEC3241
This course is an introductory course
on power quality of electrical power
generation and transmission sys-
tems. It introduces the student to
the concepts power quality and
techniques of controlling power
quality. Topics covered include: In-
troduction to Power Quality, Power
Quality Problems, Voltage Surge and
Interruptions, Transient Over Volt-
age, Source of Harmonics, Harmon-
ics Mitigation, Power Quality Moni-
toring, Power Quality Enhancement.
ELEC4263 Renewable Energy
3 Credit Hours/ 3Contact Hours
Course Type: Elective
Prerequisites: ELEC3242
This course is designed to introduce
students to emerging technologies
in the area of renewable energy.
The emphasis is on the two areas of
high potential in Oman, namely, so-
lar photovoltaic and wind energy in
terms of generation of electricity.
ELEC4221 Digital Signal Processing
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Elective
Prerequisites: ELEC3221 + COMP1411
Topics covered in this course include
sampling of analog signals, discrete
Fourier transform, FFT, digital filter
design both FIR and IIR, stability of
IIR systems, filter implementation
techniques, application of DSP.
Computer simulation software like
Matlab will be used in the study of
this course. Labs will be conducted
on DSP boards.
ELEC4211 Introduction To Networking
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Elective
Prerequisites: ELEC2331 + COMP1411
This is an introductory course in
computer networks. Topics covered
include the OSI model, transmission
medium, local area networks (LAN),
Ethernet, Token Ring, cabling, medi-
um access control, bridges, routers,
internet protocol (IP), transmission
control protocol (TCP), user data-
gram protocol (UDP), fragmenta-
tion, encapsulation, domain name
systems (DNS), client server archi-
tecture and network security.
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Mechanical EngineeringCourse Description
CHEM1101 Chemistry I
4 Credit Hours /6 Contact Hours
Type of Course: Mandatory
Pre-requisite Course: None
This course in general chemistry is aimed at introducing engineering students to fundamental chemical concepts and principles. The major topics covered in this course include manipulation of data, the periodic table, nomenclature of common compounds, stoichiometry, solu-tions, reactions, I deal Gas Law, ther-mochemistry and thermodynamics, electronic structure of the atom, molecular geometry and hybridiza-
tion.
COMP1411 Programming for Engineers (C++)
3 Credit Hours/4 Contact Hours
Type of Course: Mandatory
Pre-requisite Course: None
This is an introductory course in
software development using the
high level programming language
C++ for engineering students. Top-
ics covered include: program struc-
ture, language syntax, control flow,
loops, variable scope, data types,
operators, expressions, functions
and arrays.
This is the first course in a series of eight courses to be delivered over four years. Throughout the 4 year programme, students will extend their general English language profi-ciency as well as gaining the special-ist English Language competencies related to their major fields of study. The programme also enables stu-dents to become familiar with and develop more effective strategies to meet the demands of the Inter-national English Language Testing
Examination (IELTS), an overall score of 6.5 being the normal requirement for admission to postgraduate stud-ies in the English speaking world.
Students will need to join this course with an English level equivalent to IELTS 4.0. The course develops the four skills of Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing, as well as the grammatical framework and vocab-ulary development strategies neces-sary for students studying at degree
level.
MATH1100 Pre-Calculus Mathematics
4 Credit Hours/ 5Contact Hours
Course Type : Mandatory
Prerequisites: Completion of Foundation
Program English
Co-requisite Course: N/A
Pre-calculus is an introductory
course which covers the national
Foundation Program level Math-
ematics. It deals with equations
and inequalities, basic functions
including polynomial and rational
functions, remainder and factor
theorems, division of polynomials,
graphing, fundamental theorem of
algebra, exponential and logarith-
mic functions, trigonometric ratios,
inverse trigonometric functions,
trigonometric equations and com-
plex numbers.
This course follows on from English
1A and focuses on reinforcing and
further developing the four skills of
Listening, Speaking, Reading and
Writing required for academic pur-
poses. Students at the end of this
course will be expected to be at a
level of IELTS 4.5 overall and achieve
5.0 in the reading and writing bands.
ENGR1201 Introduction to Engineering
2 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type: Mandatory
Prerequisites: None
This course is a general introduction
to engineering. Topics include the
engineer in the community, Engi-
neering profession, Code of ethics
for engineers, Employment oppor-
tunities and activities in Oman, GCC
and World, Engineering in changing
world. Tutorial classes will be given
on computer graphics including
demonstration on computer-aided
design and oral presentation.
ENGR1211 Drawing for Engineering
2 Credit Hours/ 4Contact Hours
Course Type: Mandatory
Prerequisites: None
This course leads the student to
an understanding of engineering
drawing, an essential means of com-
munication in engineering. Draw-
ing instruments, conventions and
standards of engineering drawing,
Isometric, orthographic, sectional
and assembly drawing of machine
parts in addition to dimensioning
and tolerances. Using computer
graphics as a tool to define and pre-
sent the machine parts in pictorial
position and turn them into techni-
cal illustration.
MATH1111 CALCULUS I
4 Credit Hours / 6 Contact Hours
Course Type: Mandatory
Prerequisites: MATH5002, or MATH1100
This is the first course from a se-
quence of 2 calculus courses. It cov-
ers Limits, Continuity, Differentia-
tion, Integration and some of their
applications.
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PHYS 1101 Physics 1
4 Credit Hours / 6 Contact Hours
Course Type: Mandatory
co-erequisites: MATH 1111
This is an introductory lecture/lab
course that covers Newtonian me-
chanics and the physics of fluids. The
major topics covered in the lecture
component include motion along
straight line, vectors, motion in two
and three dimensions, force and
motion, kinetic energy and work,
potential energy and conservation
of energy, center of mass and linear
momentum, rotation, rolling, torque
and angular momentum, equilibri-
um and elasticity, fluids, gravitation
and oscillations. The lab component
covers graph plotting, measure-
ments, motion on inclined plane,
simple pendulum and Hooke’s law.
MATH1112 CALCULUS II
4 Credit Hours/ 5Contact Hours
Course Type: Mandatory
Pre-requisite Course : MATH1111
This is the second course from a se-
quence of 2 calculus courses. It stud-
ies some applications of integration
such as calculating areas, volumes,
length of curves; the techniques
of integration of various functions;
proper and improper integrals. The
course also deals with sequences
and infinite series, Taylor polynomial
expansions, and their convergence
as well as differentiating and inte-
grating power series. Some intro-
duction to analytic geometry in cal-
culus is also given.
COMM 1201 Introduction to Communications
3 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type: Mandatory
Prerequisites: None
This course aims to develop inter-
personal, oral presentation, writing
and job writing skills and under-
standing of how these effectively
take place. The course will also
provide an introduction to the pro-
cesses and techniques used within
corporate communications. Course
objectives include
Communication concepts
Barriers to communication
Listening skills & non-verbal com-
munication in an intercultural en-
vironment
Effective business writing and
Presentation techniques
Assertive communication and in-
terview skills
MATH2131 Linear Algebra And Multivari-
ate Calculus
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Mandatory
Prerequisites: MATH1112
This course covers topics in linear algebra and vector calculus. The lin-ear algebra topics are: matrices and determinants, solutions of systems of linear equations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, special matrices (Her-mitian, skew-Hermitian, unitary), diagonalization. The topics in vec-tor calculus are: vectors and vector functions, vector differential calcu-lus, gradient, divergence and curl, vector integral calculus (line, double and triple integrals), Green, Gauss
and Stokes theorems.
PHYS1102 Physics II
4 Credit Hours / 6 Contact Hours
Course Type: Core for Mechanical and
Electrical Engineering
Prerequisites: PHYS1101
This is an introductory lecture/lab
course that covers basic electricity
and magnetism in addition to heat
and thermodynamic processes. The
major topics covered in the lecture
component include electric charges
and fields, Gauss law, electric po-
tential, capacitance, current and
resistance, circuits, magnetic fields,
induction and alternating currents.
In heat and thermodynamics it in-
cludes temperature, heat and first
law, kinetic theory, engines and the
second law. The lab component cov-
ers error analysis.
ELEC2234 Introduction to Electrical
Engineering
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Mandatory
Prerequisites: PHYS1102
This course is designed for non-elec-
trical engineering students as in in-
troduction to electrical engineering.
Topics covered include: AC Funda-
mentals, Three-phase Circuits, Elec-
tro-mechanical Energy Conversion,
Industrial Applications of Electrical
Machines and Transformers.
MECH2201 Statics
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Mandatory
Prerequisites: PHYS1101
This is a fundamental course for en-
gineering students. It introduces the
Mechanical Engineering students to
the basics of equilibrium conditions
of particles and rigid bodies. The
course will integrate the knowledge
of the students in the fields of math-
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ematics and physics to understand
nature of forces and moments; fric-
tion and structural mechanics; cent-
er of gravity and moment of inertia.
The course will cover basic force
and moment vectors, equilibrium of
particles and rigid bodies, structural
analysis, center of mass and mo-
ment of inertia.
MECH2261 Engineering Materials
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Mandatory
Prerequisites: None
This course is designed to give an
introduction to the materials and
engineering. It consists of structure
and properties of materials used in
engineering such as metals, poly-
mers, ceramics and composites.
Main topics include; crystal struc-
tures, imperfection in crystalline sol-
ids, mechanical properties and the
effect of deformation on mechani-
cal, electrical and thermal properties
and phase diagrams.
MATH2121 Differential Equations
For Engineering
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Mandatory
Prerequisites: MATH1112
The course is designed exclusively
for the needs of students pursuing
a degree in Engineering. It begins
with preliminary concepts of dif-
ferential equations. The material to
be covered includes first order and
second order ordinary differential
equations, Laplace transforms, Fou-
rier series, and partial differential
equations. The emphasis would be
to expose the standard techniques
of solving differential equations be-
sides concentrating on various ap-
plications.
MECH2203 Dynamics
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Mandatory
Prerequisites: MECH2201
This course is based on developing principles and fundamental equa-tion concerning the particles/bodies in motion. Application of Newton’s Laws and Work-Energy principles to the motion of single particles, systems of particles and rigid bod-ies in planar motion; Use of virtual displacements and virtual work to introduce Lagrange’s formulation of the equations motion for systems of particles and rigid bodies in planar motion; Vibration; System’s equilib-rium points; Linear stability analyses. Throughout the course, MATLAB® will be used to practice numerical methods for solving dynamics prob-
lems.
MECH2221 Thermodynamics
4 Credit Hours / 5 Contact Hours
Course Type: Mandatory
Prerequisites: PHYS1102
This course introduces basic defini-
tions, concepts and laws of ther-
modynamics through a balanced
handling of theory and engineering
applications. The topics include the
first and second laws, thermody-
namic property relationships, en-
tropy, and applications to vapor and
gas power systems, refrigeration,
and heat pump systems. Students
will be able to relate their knowl-
edge to engineering applications lo-
cally and globally.
MECH2205 Mechanics of Materials
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Mandatory
Prerequisites: MECH2201
This course is the further develop-ment of statics and dynamics. It is aimed to provide a broad under-
standing of the deformation of solid bodies in tension, compression, bending and torsion when they are in equilibrium. Specifically, to deter-mine the internal stresses, strains, and displacement produced by the applied loads. Topics covered in-clude: axial stress and strain; thermal stress and strain; statically indeter-minant systems; torsional stress and strain; bending stresses in beams; beam deflections; stress and strain transformations, combined stresses; power transmission, stresses in pres-sure vessels and elastic buckling in
columns
MECH2241 Instrumentation and
Measurements
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Mandatory
Prerequisites: ELEC2234
This course includes basics of meas-urement systems, static and dynam-ic characteristics of signals, measure-ment system behavior, uncertainty analysis, analog electrical devices and measurements, sampling and data acquisition, measurement of motion, force, torque, pressure, flow, temperature, signal conditioning and transmission, and computer aided data acquisition and analysis.
STAT2111 Probability and Statistics
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Mandatory
Prerequisites: MATH1112
Data summary and presentations; Introduction to probability; Discrete and continuous probability distri-butions; Hypothesis testing; Curve fitting, regression and correlation; Introduction to statistical quality control; Use of Computer applica-tions in statistical analysis.
The examples and exercises strongly emphasize engineering applica-
tions.
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ENGR2421 Engineering Economics
3 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type: Mandatory
Prerequisites:None
This course is an introduction to en-gineering economics, time value of money, discounted cash flow calcu-lations, present-worth comparisons, equivalent annual-worth compari-sons, rate-of-return comparisons, structural analysis of alternatives, financial analysis, accounting and depreciation, effects of inflation, sensitivity analysis, industrial prac-tices, break-even analysis, expected value, and, topics in engineering ap-
plications of economy.
MECH3201 Machine Dynamics
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Mandatory
Prerequisites: MECH2203
Analysis and design of machines.
Kinematic analysis of mechanisms,
cams, gears. Gear force analysis.
Dynamics of machines, flywheels.
Balancing of machines- rotating and
reciprocating unbalance. Computer
aided analysis and design. Case
studies.
MECH3301 Mechanical Design I
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Mandatory
Prerequisites: ENGR 1211 & MECH2205
This course covers the phases of design in product design process. This involves team behavior and tools, phases of design and custom-er needs, concept generation and evaluation, design specifications, communicating the design, ethics in design and design documentation. Subsequently, static and fatigue the-ories of failure, an introduction to design of machine elements; design of shafts, and screws and threads
will be taught.
MECH3221 Fluid Mechanics
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Mandatory
Prerequisites: PHYS1102
This course leads the student to an
understanding of fluid statics and
kinematics, fundamental laws relat-
ed to fluid phenomena and their ap-
plications to fluid mechanics prob-
lems, dimensional analysis, laminar
and turbulent flow of ideal and vis-
cous fluids, pipe flow, and compress-
ible flow.
MECH3261 Mechanical Engineering Tools
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Mandatory
Prerequisites: MECH2261
This course focuses on the philoso-
phy “to learn to build”. You build any-
thing that you can imagine so that
it works first, works right and works
to win. It is a hands-on introduction
to design and fabrication introduc-
ing the fundamentals of machine
and computer tools use. Students
will work with a variety of machine
tools including the bandsaw, mill-
ing, lathe, grinding machines, etc.
Instructions will be given on MAT-
LAB and CAD software. Assignments
are project-oriented relating to me-
chanical engineering topics. It is
recommended that students take
this subject during the designated
semester.
MATH3141 Numerical Methods
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Mandatory
Prerequisites: MATH2131, COMP1411
This course concentrates on ac-
quainting students of engineering
with techniques for solving numeri-
cal problems that arise in their pro-
fession. Some of the topics to be
covered include; background on
interpolation and iterative methods
with techniques for accelerating
convergence, zeros of polynomial
equations, solutions of nonlinear
equations, numerical differentiation
and integration, numerical solution
of initial value problems of ordinary
differential equations and approxi-
mation of eigenvalues of matrices.
MECH3223 Heat Transfer
4 Credit Hours / 5 Contact Hours
Course Type: Mandatory
Prerequisites: MECH2221 & MECH3221
This course introduces through a
balanced handling of theory and
engineering application of different
heat transfer mechanisms (conduc-
tion, convection, and radiation), heat
transfer problem analysis methodol-
ogy, steady and transient heat con-
duction, forced and free heat con-
vection, basics concepts of boiling
and condensation, heat exchangers
and heat exchanger design.
MECH3243 Systems and Control
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Mandatory
Prerequisites: MECH2241 & MATH2121
Mathematical models of physical
systems, introduction to control sys-
tems, input-output and state vari-
able models, Open-loop and closed-
loop feedback control systems,
stability of linear feedback systems,
the root-locus method, frequency
response methods, stability in the
frequency domain, design specifica-
tions of feedback control systems,
design of feedback control systems,
applications and case studies.
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MECH3303 Mechanical Design II
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Mandatory
Prerequisites: MECH3301
This course is the continuation of
Mechanical Design I. The first half
of the course will focus on design of
springs, gears, bearings, bolts, belts
using appropriate failure theories.
Second half of the course will deal
with design of thermal/mechani-
cal systems. The students will apply
their knowledge to design a com-
ponent and/or product by working
on a term project. They will work
in teams, prepare written and oral
presentations, and discuss the eco-
nomical, environmental, and ethical
aspects of a proposed design.
MECH3491 Mechanical Engineering
Seminar
1 Credit Hours / 1 Contact Hours
Course Type: Mandatory
Prerequisites: None
In this course industry experts and
researchers will be invited to give
presentations on current engineer-
ing topics and industrial practices
in Mechanical Engineering reflect-
ing current trends in research and
development, and emerging indus-
trial applications of Mechanical sys-
tems. The students will listen to the
seminar and participate in question
session and discussion and write a
short report on the materials pre-
sent during the seminar. In addition,
students will also choose a topic for
presentation in consultation with a
faculty member as seminar advisor.
The students will collect the litera-
ture, read it, prepare a summary of it
and present it in the seminar.
MECH4391 Project I
2 Credit Hours
Course Type : Mandatory
Prerequisites : MECH3223 and MECH3303
The course will focus on detail de-
sign. Teach students how to inte-
grate knowledge from the separate
courses studied previously and con-
currently. The students will tackle
open-ended engineering problems
whose solutions require a synthe-
sis of design, judgment, technical
skills, analysis, creativity, innovation
and cost analysis. Afford students
the opportunities to practice their
skills in preparing and presenting
reports. Teach students how to de-
sign and conduct experiments, as
well as to analyze and interpret data.
The students will work on the de-
sign project in any of the following
areas (separate or combined) as pro-
posed by a group of faculty mem-
bers. These areas include: applied
mechanics, thermo-fluids, dynamics
and control, materials and manu-
facturing. The design must address
safety, economics, ethics, environ-
mental and other issues.
MECH4224 Advanced Thermal Systems
3 Credit Hours / 4 contact Hours
Course Type: Mandatory
Prerequisites: MECH3223
This course integrates thermofluid
fundamentals (thermodynamics,
fluid mechanics and heat transfer),
engineering economics, optimiza-
tion techniques, and computer pro-
gramming in a thermofluid systems
design framework. It covers system
design concepts, mathematical
modeling, optimization techniques,
steady state simulations of ther-
mofluid components; pumps, fans,
compressors, heat exchangers, boil-
ers, turbines, chillers, cooling towers
and fluid distribution network. Dy-
namic thermofluid system simula-
tions will also be covered. Students
will work on assigned projects that
focus on thermofluid system com-
ponents’ sizing and overall system
design and performance analysis
using computer programming and
dedicated software packages.
MECH4261 Modern Manufacturing
3 Credit Hours /4 contact Hours
Course Type: Mandatory
Prerequisites: MECH3261
Descriptive and analytical treatment
of manufacturing processes and
production equipment, automation,
computer control, integrated sys-
tems, etc. Applications of mechan-
ics, stress analysis, vibrations, con-
trols, and heat transfer.
ENGR 4431 Engineering Management
3 Credit Hours / 3 contact Hours
Course Type: Mandatory
Prerequisites: None
The intent of this course is to pro-
vide some insight into the nature
of management in which the en-
gineer is most likely to encounter
the need for an understanding of
management as his career pro-
cesses. Introduction to engineering
management with emphasis on the
management functions of planning,
organizing, motivating, controlling
and leading. The nature and types of
decision making are also discussed.
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BUSN 3404 Entrepreneurship
3 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Course Type: Mandatory
Prerequisites: None
This course has been designed to
provide the students with an overall
understanding of the concept of en-
trepreneurship and small business
management, and to prepare them
towards thinking and acting more
entrepreneurially and creatively in
the big business environment.
MECH4392 Project II
3 Credit Hours
Course Type: Mandatory
Prerequisites: MECH4391
The course will focus on detail de-
sign. Teach students how to inte-
grate knowledge from the separate
courses studied previously and con-
currently. The students will tackle
open-ended engineering problems
whose solutions require a synthe-
sis of design, judgment, technical
skills, analysis, creativity, innovation
and cost analysis. Afford students
the opportunities to practice their
skills in preparing and presenting
reports. Teach students how to de-
sign and conduct experiments, as
well as to analyze and interpret data.
The students will work on the de-
sign project in any of the following
areas (separate or combined) as pro-
posed by a group of faculty mem-
bers. These areas include: applied
mechanics, thermo-fluids, dynamics
and control, materials and manu-
facturing. The design must address
safety, economics, ethics, environ-
mental and other issues.
MECH4241 Engineering vibration
3 Credit Hours
Course Type: Mandatory
Prerequisites: MECH2203, MATH2121,
MATH 2131
This course introduces the founda-
tion of vibration theory and analysis,
and develops student’s understand-
ing and ability to model mechanical
system and apply numerical and
analytical methods to solve dynamic
responses of vibratory systems hav-
ing single and multiple degree of
freedom. Vibration of continuous
system is also studied. Designing
with respect to vibration is empha-
sized considering specific applica-
tion .
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BIOT 3102 Genetic Engineering
3 Credit Hours/ 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: BIOT 2101
Genetic engineering Describes tools
for recombinant DNA technology
and production of transgenic or-
ganisms including microorganisms,
plants and animals (Genetically
modified organisms, GMOs).
BIOT 3103 Immunology and Immuno-
logical Techniques
3 Credit Hours / 5 Contact Hours
Course Type : Compulsory
Prerequisites : BIOT 2101
This course covers molecular and
cellular immunology, including in-
nate and specific immunity. Com-
ponents of the immune system
such as antigen and antibody, com-
plement, major histocompatibility
complexes, B- and T-cell receptors,
antibody formation and process like
cytotoxic responses, and regula-
tion of the immune response will be
presented thoroughly. Students will
also be introduced to the applied
aspects of immunology, which in-
clude immunoassay design and flow
cytometry. In addition, this course
introduces students to methods
for analyzing the immune system.
Participants gain experience with
various immunologic techniques
used in research and biotechnology
laboratories such as immunoassays,
immunofluorescence, western blot
analysis, SDS-PAGE, antibody pu-
rification (protein A), and cytokine
assays. Additional topics will be
discussed theoretically such as hy-
bridoma technology, therapeutic
monoclonal antibodies.
BIOT 3200 Methods in Proteomics
3 Credit Hours / 6 Contact Hours
Course Type : Compulsory
Prerequisites : BIOT 3102
This course covers the analytical
methods used to study and in-
vestigate proteome of organisms.
Emphasis is placed on the general
principles and applicability of the
methods, current protocols are
discussed, and problem sets rep-
resenting realistic developmental
challenges are assigned. Topics in-
clude electrophoretic techniques
(SDS-PAGE, native protein electro-
phoresis, 2-D gel electrophoresis),
spectroscopic methods and meth-
ods to measure protein-protein in-
teractions Computer-based tools
available for analyzing and predict-
ing the structure and function of
proteins will be used. Such tools
include protein database searching,
protein physicochemical properties,
secondary structure prediction, and
statistical verification. Also covered
are graphic visualization of the dif-
ferent types of three-dimensional
folds and predicting 3-D structures
by homology. Computer laborato-
ries complement material presented
in lectures.
BIOT 3201 M a r i n e B i o t e c h n o l o g y
3 Credit Hours / 5 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: BIOT 3101
This course covers the application
of molecular techniques used to
study the marine environment and
obtain useful products from marine
systems. Discovery, structure, and
biological activity of marine bioac-
tive compounds, chemotaxonomy,
pharmaceutical leads, marine bio-
toxins, structure, mode of action,
regulation and monitoring, the
producing organisms, how (biosyn-
thesis) and why these compounds
are made. Students examine recent
progress in discovery of drugs and
enzymes from marine microbes and
higher organisms, biodiversity, bi-
oremediation, molecular approach-
es in aquaculture, the role of marine
microbes in global carbon cycling,
and genomics of marine organisms.
BIOT 4100 Biological Oceanography
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: BIOT 3201
Discussion of the recent oceano-
graphic literature concerning nutri-
ent [plankton ,cyanobacteria] cy-
cling, distribution and regulation of
oceanic productivity, and advances
in methodologies used to study
oceanic processes and controlling
factors.
BIOT 4101 Aquaculture
3 Credit Hours/ 5 Contact Hours
Course Type : Compulsory
Prerequisites : BIOT 3101
Aquaculture is a global and rap-
idly expanding industry, requiring
a range of scientific and practical
knowledge. To reflect this broad
skills base, the course covers the
principal biological, physico-chem-
ical, biotechnology, policy/plan-
ning and environmental aspects of
aquatic farming. An introduction
to principles and technologies ap-
plied to the culture of commercially
important marine organisms. His-
tory, economic importance, basic
components of marine aquaculture
systems, a survey of species and sys-
tems, principles of water quality for
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culturing facilities, and diseases of
marine organisms as they relate to
marine aquaculture are presented.
Aqua business concepts are also ex-
amined.
BIOT 4102 Marine Toxicology
3 Credit Hours / 5 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: BIOT 3201
This course will introduce students to the concepts of aquatic toxicol-ogy. Lectures will cover history and basic concepts of toxicology with a focus on aquatic issues, modern mo-lecular techniques commonly used in modern toxicology applications, an overview of common xenobiot-ics, and experimental design. Lec-tures will present and discuss the bi-ochemical and molecular biological aspects of absorption and detoxifi-cation, excretion and accumulation, execution of toxic action of various pollutants. In particular, the enzyme groups associated with detoxication in gill and liver, and the toxic action of chemicals through receptors on cell membrane, and the other up to date information on environment assessment will be introduced for deep understanding of aqua-tox-icology. Laboratories will focus on performing basic toxicological skills, including exposure setup and moni-toring, endpoint selection, and basic
molecular techniques.
BIOT 4103 Costal Management
3 Credit Hours / 5 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: None
The course focuses on oceanic and coastal environments with an em-phasis on processes along with management strategies. Basic prin-ciples of oceanography will be cov-ered, as well as their effects on ma-
rine biology, including: properties of seawater, tides, oceanic and coastal circulation. The physical environ-ment, e.g. waves, currents, sediment movement, beaches (various types), erosion/deposition mechanisms (e.g. cliffs, dunes, etc), and potential consequences of sea-level rise and global warming, is integrated with anthropogenic dimensions, i.e. us-age, coastal defense, pollution (e.g. persistent marine debris) and re-source exploitation. Furthermore, the course will give students an un-derstanding of the consequences of human activities in both ocean and coastal environments and an intro-duction to quantitative techniques for data processing, measuring and data presentation in the field of
coastal and marine sciences.
BIOT 3104 Bio-Farming
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type : Compulsory
Prerequisites : BIOT 1200
In this course students will study ani-
mal science past history, future tech-
nology and current opportunities. It
will cover large and small animals,
companion animals and production
livestock. The basics of production
in farm animals’ such housing equip-
ment designed for economically ef-
ficient management, labor, feeding
and disease control according to the
Omani Legislation will be taught.
BIOT 3203 Introduction to Soils and
Water Management
3 Credit Hours / 5 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: BIOT 2101
This course integrates concepts of soil and water resources at the landscape level. Physical, chemical and biological interactions in water-sheds and how they are influenced
by land use and management will be discussed. This course aims at the:
Understanding of the important roles that soil and water play as components of natural ecosystems. Understanding how soil and water interact in a watershed framework or landscape unit.
Understanding the important phys-ical and chemical properties of soil and water.
Understanding how the manage-ment of soil and water resources affects land use planning, erosion and nutrient cycling and nutrient management.
Learning some basic field tech-niques to measure physical/chemi-
cal properties of soil and water.
BIOT 4104 Agricultural and Food regulations
2 Credit Hours/ 2 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: BIOT 2101
This is a four parts course. The first
part will focus on the role of the
state in agriculture. According to
welfare economics there are two ar-
guments for government interven-
tion in markets: Efficiency oriented
arguments and non-efficiency ori-
ented arguments. The former group
includes correction of a long list of
market failures which in agriculture
could be building and increasing
the efficiency of product and fac-
tor markets, research and teaching,
dealing with multifunctionality. In
agriculture policies following these
arguments are initiatives of poverty
reduction, and income distribution.
The second part deals with monitor-
ing and evaluation of agricultural
policy. The focus will be on various
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(OECD) measures of support like the
Total Support Estimate (TSE), Pro-
ducer Support Estimate (PSE) and
Gulf Corporation Council (GCC)rec-
ommendations. The methodology
will be used as an evaluation frame
for analysis of the agricultural policy
reform progress in various countries
around the world. The third part fo-
cuses on explaining agricultural pol-
icy in OECD and non-OECD countries
in relation to the questions of foun-
dation, persistence, and reform pro-
cess. The approach will be based on
the methodology of New Economic
History, Public Choice, and Public
Finance. The fourth part will discuss
and analyze a large number of agri-
cultural and Food policy measures in
various countries and seek general
lessons regarding the relationships
between policies and effects while
identifying ways of selecting the
most effective measures in specific
situations. The regulatory approval
process for bringing a drug, biologic,
medical device, food, or cosmetic to
market will be analyzed. The class
will discuss administrative proce-
dures followed by regulatory agen-
cies such as the FDA. The course in-
cludes an overview of the, biologic
drugs, and medical device approval
processes and the regulation of food
and dietary supplements. Students
then will be exposed to the enforce-
ment activities of regulatory agency,
including searches, seizure actions,
injunctions, criminal prosecutions,
and civil penalties authorized under
law such as the FDC Act, as well as
other statutes like the Public Health
Service Act (which regulates the de-
velopment and approval of biolog-
ics).
BIOT 4105 GMOs and Food Technology
3 Credit Hours / 5 Contact Hours
Course Type : Compulsory
Prerequisites : BIOT 2101
In this course, students are intro-
duced to the application of recombi-
nant DNA technology to agriculture
and methods for the introduction of
foreign DNA into plant and animal
cells and generation of stably trans-
formed plants and animals. Students
will learn through specific examples
of the use of transgenic plants and
animals in biotechnology, which can
provide protection against insects,
diseases, and tolerance to specific
herbicides. They also investigate
how recombinant growth hormones
can result in leaner meat, greater
milk yield, better feed utilization, and
how transgenic plants and animals
can serve as bioreactors for the pro-
duction of bio drugs or pharmaceu-
tical proteins. Because recombinant
agricultural products are released
into the environment or consumed
as foods, students also need to be-
come familiar with environmental
safety issues. In addition, the course
is to provide an understanding of
microbial and chemical food safety
in the entire production chain and
to provide tools to identify and solve
problems pertinent to food safety.
Furthermore the course will provide
the technological knowledge of the
animal production systems and will
allow students to assess risks at vari-
ous steps in these systems. The work
is completed by a course report.
BIOT 4106 Greenhouses and Hydroponics
3 Credit Hours / 5 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: BIOT 2101
This course covers the principles and procedures involved in the op-eration and maintenance of green-house facilities. Emphasis is placed on the operation of greenhouse systems, including the environmen-tal control, record keeping, schedul-ing, and production practices. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the ability to oper-ate greenhouse systems and facili-ties to produce greenhouse crops. Hydroponics is the practice of grow-ing plants in a controlled soil-less environment. Students will study the processes of hydroponic farm-ing on a small scale and maintain a hydroponics garden. The students will explore a variety of growing methods and learn what compo-nents are necessary to build a com-mercial hydroponics green house. The students will be exposed to seed planting, transplanting seed-lings and raising seedlings to har-vest. Hydroponics engages the stu-dents in experimentation, personal observation and hands-on learning throughout its study.
BIOT 4107 Pest Control of Field Crops
3 Credit Hours / 4 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: BIOT 1200
In this course, students are intro-
duced to the application of recombi-
nant DNA technology to agriculture
and methods for the introduction of
foreign DNA into plant and animal
cells and generation of stably trans-
formed plants and animals. Students
will learn through specific examples
of the use of transgenic plants and
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animals in biotechnology, which can
provide protection against insects,
diseases, and tolerance to specific
herbicides. They also investigate
how recombinant growth hormones
can result in leaner meat, greater
milk yield, better feed utilization, and
how transgenic plants and animals
can serve as bioreactors for the pro-
duction of bio drugs or pharmaceu-
tical proteins. Because recombinant
agricultural products are released
into the environment or consumed
as foods, students also need to be-
come familiar with environmental
safety issues. In addition, the course
is to provide an understanding of
microbial and chemical food safety
in the entire production chain and
to provide tools to identify and solve
problems pertinent to food safety.
Furthermore the course will provide
the technological knowledge of the
animal production systems and will
allow students to assess risks at vari-
ous steps in these systems. The work
is completed by a course report.
BIOT 3105 Response to Biological &
Chemical Threat
3 Credit Hours / 5 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: BIOT 2101
This course introduces the methods
and techniques used for biothreat
detection, identification, and medi-
cal intervention. Methods to protect
the health and safety of responders,
the proper procedures for threat
containment, decontamination, re-
moval, and establishment of a chain
of custody for evidentiary materi-
als are all discussed. Students will
learn rapid methods for biothreat
detection (using various biodetec-
tion platforms) and conventional
methods such as culture, PCR, DNA
fingerprinting, phage typing, and
proteomics. Procedures for working
in Biosafety Levels 3 and 4 environ-
ments are presented, as well as the
immunological responses to bio-
threat exposure, and the preventive
and therapeutic options available. A
Biothreat drill will be presented.
BIOT 3205 Environmental Biotechnology
and Bioremediation
3 Credit Hours / 5 Contact Hours
Course Type: Compulsory
Prerequisites: BIOT 2101
This course examines current ap-
plications of biotechnology to en-
vironmental quality evaluation,
monitoring, and bioremediation of
contaminated environments. The
scale of technology ranges from the
molecular to macrobiotic. Relevant
topics of microbiology and plant bi-
ology are presented. These provide
a foundation for subsequent discus-
sions of microbial removal and deg-
radation of organics, phyto remedia-
tion of soil and water contaminated
with toxic metals and radionuclide’s,
wetlands as treatment processes,
biofilms/biofilters for vapor-phase
wastes, and composting. Emphasis
is placed on modeling and design.
Advantages and disadvantages of
each application are compared.
Case studies are presented in the ar-
eas of biosensors in environmental
analysis; molecular biology applica-
tions in environmental engineering;
and genetic engineering of organ-
isms for bioremediation of air, water,
and soil.
CHEM1105 General Chemistry
3 Credit hours / 5 Contact hours
Course type: compulsory
Prerequisite: None
Study the properties and interac-
tions of matter from a molecular
viewpoint.
Emphasize the importance of
chemistry to many fields of sci-
ence.
Understand the molecular nature
of matter.
Enhance an important skills such
as problem solving, abstract
thinking, logic, and algebra.
Provide student with the all the nec-
essary resources to allow them to
learn something new about chem-
istry.
BIOT 1101 Biology 1
3 Credit hours / 5Contact hours
Course type: compulsory
Prerequisite: None
Emphasis will be placed on learn-ing, understanding and being able to use key biological concepts and the scientific method. The study of modern biology is not only a matter of assimilating factual information. Learning how to use that informa-tion for problem-solving, posing hypotheses and interpreting ex-perimental results is also critical to understanding biology as a science. The lectures examine key concepts. Discussions allow you to more fully investigate these. In the laboratory, you will use the scientific method and apply a number of the concepts from lecture to carry out the vari-ous exercises. In addition, labs stress the development of written and oral presentation skills. These are required to successfully communi-cate scientific concepts and research
findings to others.
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MATH1007 Mathematics for Applied
Biotechnology
2 Credit hours / 3 Contact hours
Course type: compulsory
Prerequisite: Math5002
This course is intended to refresh
the basic concepts in mathematics
that are frequently applied in dif-
ferent areas of bio-computing and
chemical-computing. Students who
successfully complete this course
will have:
Studied the concept of functions
and derivatives.
Done basic operations in differ-
ential and integral calculus.
Done calculations with vectors,
linear spaces and linear transfor-
mations.
Done binary operations on two vec-
tors in 3D Euclidean space.
BIOT 1200 Biology2
3 Credit hours / 5 Contact hours
Course type: compulsory
Prerequisite: BIOT 1101
The course goal is to provide the
students with a good understand-
ing of the current knowledge on
how biological molecules are or-
ganized into cells and cells into
tissues and the tissues to organ-
isms.
It presents how genes are inher-
ited and how they regulate the
function of the organisms.
It also explains how organisms
sense and interact with their envi-
ronment, how organisms obtain
and use energy, and how major
organ systems function.
The course will provide students with a solid foundation for advanced study in many sub-disciplines of bi-
ology
CHEM 1205 Analytical Chemistry
3 Credit hours / 5 Contact hours
Course type: compulsory
Prerequisite: BIOT 1100
To provide a solid background in
those chemical principles that are
particularly important to analyti-
cal chemistry.
To develop an appreciation for
the task of judging the accuracy
and precision of experimental
data and to show how these judg-
ments may be sharpened by the
application of statistical methods.
To introduce to a wide range
of techniques that are useful in
modern analytical
Chemistry, some of which will
gain hands-on experience in the
laboratory portion of the course. To develop skills necessary to solve analytical problems in a quantitative manner, particularly with the aid of those spreadsheet tools that are commonly avail-able. To acquire laboratory skills that will enable student to gain con-fidence in his ability to obtain
high-quality analytical data.
CHEM 1206 Organic Chemistry
3 Credit hours / 5 Contact hours
Course type: compulsory
Prerequisite: BIOT 1100
Carbon compounds with the em-
phasis on structure, nomenclature,
conformation, stereochemistry, syn-
thetic methods, and spectroscopy
will be described. Chemical reaction
mechanisms are stressed through-
out the lectures. The course is an
integrated treatment of aliphatic
and aromatic chemistry. Laboratory
work emphasizes separation, purifi-
cation, kinetic studies, and the iden-
tification of organic compounds
stressing instrumental techniques/
computer simulations. Microscale
techniques will be used in the labo-
ratory
PHYS 2105 General Physics
3 Credit hours / 4 Contact hours
Course type : compulsory
Prerequisite : None
This is a calculus-based physics
course which provides an in-depth
study of mechanics and heat. Major
topics include 1-mechanics, e.g. vec-
tors, friction, equilibrium of a par-
ticle and a rigid body, description
of motion in a straight line and in a
plane, Newton’s laws of motion and
universal gravitation, work and en-
ergy, momentum, and elastic prop-
erties of solids. 2- Thermodynamics,
e.g., heat measurements, heat trans-
fer, heat and expansion and kinetic-
3-molecular theories. The laboratory
supports the theoretical lectures
and emphasizes experimental tech-
niques and error analysis
BIOT 2101 Molecular Biology
3 Credit hours / 5 Contact hours
Course type : compulsory
Prerequisite : BIOT 1200
This course provides a comprehen-
sive overview of the key concepts
in molecular biology. Topics include,
DNA replication, transcription,
translation, chromosome structure
and remodeling and regulation of
gene expression in prokaryotes and
eukaryotes. It covers the basic tech-
niques used in molecular biology
such as genomic and plasmid DNA
and RNA preparation, Western and
Northern blot, DNA manipulation
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using digestion and modification
enzymes, PCR, Cloning and sub-
cloning, library construction and
phage and recombinant bacteria
handling. Extended topics include
methods such as genotyping using
microarrays, and siRNA, DNA finger-
printing and profiling.
BIOT 2102 Genetics
3 Credit hours / 4 Contact hours
Course type: compulsory
Prerequisite: BIOT 1200
This course presents the basic
principles of heredity as currently
understood from evidence accu-
mulated in classical, cytogenetic,
molecular, and quantitative genetic
experiments. Emphasis is placed on
a thorough understanding of ge-
netic principles and the relationship
of genetics to all biological disci-
plines. In this course students learn
to use the tools of modern genom-
ics to elucidate phenotypic variation
within populations. The course uses
human disease (from simple Mende-
lian disorders to common complex
disorders) to exemplify the types of
studies and tools that can be used
to characterize cellular pathophysi-
ology as well as to provide genetic
diagnostics and therapies.
BIOT 2103 Microbiology
3 Credit hours / 5 Contact hours
Course type: compulsory
Prerequisite: BIOT 1200
The purpose of teaching Microbi-
ology is to familiarize the student
with those concepts that are basic
to viruses and prokaryotic and eu-
karyotic cells. Lecture is the founda-
tion of the course. Laboratories will
not always coincide with the lecture
topics, as the laboratories are de-
signed to give the student the basic
laboratory techniques necessary to
identify microorganisms. The stu-
dent is responsible for assignments
(such as designated papers from the
scientific literature) that add to the
lecture and lab material. In order to
enhance appreciation of the course,
the student is encouraged to seek
out related materials that are avail-
able, such as scientific journals (e.g.
Cell, Nature, Scientific American),
news papers and magazines that
relate to course topics, and bring
them to the notice of the class and/
or professor.
BIOT 2200 Bioethics
2 Credit hours / 2 Contact hours
Course type: compulsory
Prerequisite: None
This course analyze and discuss tra-
ditional and modern philosophical
theories and views regarding the
nature of moral. These theories are
discussed within the framework of
critical life sciences issues and is-
sues related to biotechnologies ap-
plications involving. Ethics involves
experiments on human subjects will
be discussed. Organ transplanta-
tion, in vitro fertilization and use of
embryos cells, cloning, the use of
animals in research, the collection,
storage and use of personal genetic
data, the peer review process, con-
flict of interest will be discussed.
BIOT 2201 Biochemistry
3 Credit hours / 5 Contact hours
Course type: compulsory
Prerequisite: BIOT1202
This course explores the roles of es-
sential biological molecules focus-
ing on nucleic acid, protein, lipids
and carbohydrates structure and
functions. Studies and discussions of
macromolecules involve, DNA, RNA,
amino acids, proteins, enzymes, vi-
tamins and hormones. Students ex-
amine in detail the structure of pro-
teins, their function, their binding to
other molecules and the methodol-
ogies for their purification and char-
acterization. Enzymes and their ki-
netics and mechanisms are covered
in detail. Metabolic pathways are
examined from thermodynamic and
regulatory perspectives. The course
also includes the study of metabolic
pathways and energy production
especially carbohydrates, fatty acids,
and amino acids metabolism.
BIOT 2202 Cell Biology
3 Credit hours / 5 Contact hours
Course type: compulsory
Prerequisite: BIOT 1200
This course covers cell organization
and sub-cellular structure. Students
examine the structure of the cell,
chromosome and plasma mem-
brane the sites of macromolecular
synthesis and processing, the trans-
port across cell membranes, orga-
nelle biogenesis, and cell specializa-
tion as well as the mechanics of cell
division. In addition, students ex-
amine cell-to-cell signaling that in-
volves hormones and receptors, sig-
nal transduction pathways, second
messenger molecules, cell adhesion,
extracellular matrix, cell cycle, pro-
grammed cell death, methylation of
DNA and modification of chromatic
structure, and mechanisms of the
cell. The involvement of abnormali-
ties in signal transduction pathways
to oncogenesis and other disease
states will be stressed.
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BIOT 2203 Microbial Biotechnology
3 Credit hours / 5 Contact hours
Course type: compulsory
Prerequisite: BIOT 2103
The course focuses on the use of
microorganisms in biotechnology
ranging from the identification and
diagnosis of pathogenic bacteria
and viruses through the study of
their molecular and biochemical
characteristics, to the molecular and
serological identification methods;
to the use of microorganisms in the
production at industrial scale of use-
ful product such as antibiotics and
vaccines by the use of fermentation
technologies. Laboratory sessions
include the techniques required to
identify, culture, stain and store of
selected microorganisms
BIOT 3100 Ecology
3 Credit hours / 4 Contact hours
Course type: compulsory
Prerequisite: None
This course covers the study of the
organization of individual organ-
isms into populations, communities,
and ecosystems; interactions be-
tween individual organisms, groups
of organisms and the environment
(including competition, natural se-
lection, adaptation, diversity, and
the role of climate change on mi-
gration and extinction); the effect
of acidification of the environment
(including deforestation); and other
human impacts on species diversity,
community structure, and ecosys-
tem stability.
BIOT 3101 Marine Biology
3 Credit hours / 4 Contact hours
Course type: compulsory
Prerequisite: BIOT 1200
This course is dedicated to the study
of life and processes in the marine
environment. Adaptations and in-
teractions of organisms with the
marine environment are stressed.
The course also covers some envi-
ronmental issues as they relate to
biology of the ocean. Mandatory
weekend field trips to the marine
intertidal zones are required to com-
plete the course. Laboratory experi-
ences are integrated in the course.
BIOT 4109 Scientific Basis of Environmen-
tal Laws
2 Credit hours / 2 Contact hours
Course type: compulsory
Prerequisite: None
This course explores fundamental
legal concepts relevant to environ-
mental issues, including the relation-
ship between statutes, regulations,
and court decisions. Also, included
are various forms of enforcement
used in environmental rules: com-
mand and control, liability, and in-
formation disclosure. Specific issues
include criminal enforcement; a sur-
vey of environmental statutes; regu-
lations and case law; the purpose
and misconceptions surrounding
environmental audits and assess-
ments; the concept of attorney-cli-
ent privilege; unauthorized practice
of law; and ethical conflicts between
the attorney and engineer/scientist
roles.
BIOT 4110 Sustainable Energy - Exploration
and Exploitation
3 Credit hours / 5 Contact hours
Course type: compulsory
Prerequisite: BIOT 3205
A study of the nature of energy and
scientific issues relating to its pro-
duction, storage, distribution and
use from a physics perspective. Pro-
duction methods to be studied in-
clude: Hydroelectric, fossil fuel, bio
diesel, ethanol production, fission,
fusion, wind, photovoltaic, bio-mass
and solar-dynamic. Scientific issues
will be related to the cultural and
philosophical framework surround-
ing energy infrastructure and policy.
BIOT 4111 Nature Conservation in Oman
3 Credit hours / 5 Contact hours
Course type: compulsory
Prerequisite: None
This introductory course designed to create an interest in nature con-servation in Oman. The course in-volves fieldwork at various nature reserves and a limited number of lectures to familiarize the students with the Omani environment. This course will teach how to use scien-tific approaches to protect specifi-cally the Omani environment, and/or improve it, using a scientific man-agement approach and how to help achieving sustainability. Students will gain greater understanding of what influences the quality of Oma-ni’s environment. This course teach-es students how to access reliable information and make appropriate decisions. Students will gain fa-miliarity with technologies and ap-
proaches that support sustainability
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BIOT 4112 Pollution Sources and
Management of Liquid and Solid Waste
3 Credit hours / 5 Contact hours
Course type: compulsory
Prerequisite: None
Air Pollution: Definition, Sources
of air pollution. Air pollutants (CO,
CO2, SO2, NOX, hydrocarbons &
aerosols). Specific phenomena
related with air pollution- Green
House Effect, acid rain, Ozone
layer depletion and Smog.
Effect of air pollution on – Human
health, Animals, Plants, Atmos-
phere and other effects. Manage-
ment measures for preventing
and controlling air pollution.
Water Pollution: Sources of wa-ter and its quality, Definition and sources of water pollution. Specific phenomena related with water pol-lution- Algal bloom, Eutrophication, Biomagnification/ Bioaccumulation,
BOD,
BIOT 4200 Project (Biotechnology Internship)
15 Credit hours / 30 Contact hours
Course type: compulsory
Prerequisite: Completion of 117 Cr
A well-defined problem is assigned
to the student in order to carry out
a complete work to be presented in
an acceptable form of a scientific re-
port.[Thesis].This project is research
oriented [experimental, computer
or data analysis] and shall focus on a
specific biotechnology problem and
provide methodologies and conclu-
sions. The project can be carried out
outside Sur College; in an academic
or private biotechnology institution.
BIOT 3106 Molecular Evolution and
Genetic Variation
3 Credit hours / 5 Contact hours
Course type: compulsory
Prerequisite: BIOT 2101
This course covers the principles of
molecular evolution and phyloge-
netics. Topics include patterns and
analyses of DNA polymorphism, ge-
netic evolutionary trees, molecular
clocks, the evolution of multigene
families, gene duplication and shuf-
fling, transposition and horizontal
gene transfer, gene number and
genome size, organellar and nuclear
genetic markers, genetic mutation
and selection, genes in populations,
viral evolution, human evolution,
and the theoretical background for
molecular phylogenetics. Exam-
ples of each concept will be drawn
from the scientific literature in
epidemiology of human or animal
genetics. Also this course covers
the molecular and cellular bases of
development in a variety of experi-
mental organisms with special em-
phasis on mammalian and human
models. From the formation of germ
cells, fertilization, and early embry-
onic development to the final for-
mation of organs and tissues, devel-
opmental processes are considered
in the context of biotechnological
applications. The molecular mecha-
nisms of developmental processes
and the identification of targets for
therapeutic purposes are central
themes.
BIOT 3108 Entomology
3 Credit hours / 4 Contact hours
Course type: compulsory
Prerequisite: BIOT 1200
Entomology is an introduction to in-
sects and their allies. Topics include
morphological and anatomical ad-
aptations, evolution, classification,
identification, ecology, social ap-
plications, epidemiology and medi-
cal applications. The role of some
insect as vectors for zoonoantro-
pothic transmission of diseases will
be presented [sand fly, anopheles].
Economical insects like bees and silk
worm and the use of insects as bio
control agents in agriculture should
be discussed. Laboratory and field
activities include sampling, speci-
men preparation, identification and
bionomical investigations. Examples
will be drawn from Omani’s environ-
ment.
BIOT 3110 Radiation Biology
3 Credit hours / 4 Contact hours
Course type: compulsory
Prerequisite: BIOT 1200 & BIOT 2100
This course will review types of ion-
izing radiation and their differences,
physical and chemical interactions
of radiation with key biological
molecules, effects on living matter
beginning with molecular and cel-
lular interactions and proceeding to
tissue, organ, and organism levels,
emphasizing the human system.
Radiation’s beneficial effects as well
as detrimental and carcinogenic ef-
fects will be discussed. Specific
units will consider food irradiation,
nuclear power plant accidents, ra-
diation terrorism and other practical
situations involving radiation.
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BIOT 3208 Marketing Theory and Practice
3 Credit hours / 3 Contact hours
Course type: compulsory
Prerequisite: None
This course introduces students to
the strategic and tactical approach-
es used in the marketing of biotech-
nological products and services.
Students gain a thorough under-
standing of the research and plan-
ning necessary to develop a market-
ing plan, the relationship between
the marketing and sales functions,
the difference between marketing
a scientific product and a scientific
service, pricing strategies, distribu-
tion alternatives, communications,
promotion, and the importance of
perception. Knowledge of market-
ing terminology and techniques
prove helpful to anyone in the in-
dustry.
BIOT 4113 Entrepreneurship in
Biotechnology
3 Credit hours / 3 Contact hours
Course type: compulsory
Prerequisite: None
This course will introduce the basics
of entrepreneurship and startup
creation in the biotechnology fields.
The student will learn how to build
an entrepreneur career in biotech-
nology and how to successfully in-
novate. They will also learn how
biotechnology managers and lead-
ers engage in innovative problem-
solving strategies; lead a diverse and
global workforce; develop partner-
ships with other businesses, cus-
tomers, and competitors; manage
horizontally and across teams; and
utilize technology as a competitive
advantage. The students will learn
the basics of the transfer of technol-
ogy mechanisms and how to imple-
ment these principles in the real
world. The course includes in-depth
discussions of leadership skills, com-
munication, conflict resolution, and
goal integration. Students will learn
how to build discuss and present a
business plan for a biotechnology
venture.
BIOT 4114 Science and Policy in Biodefense
3 Credit hours / 3 Contact hours
Course type: compulsory
Prerequisite: None
This course provides a comprehen-
sive introduction to Biodefense.
Biological warfare is introduced in
its historical context, followed by
the properties of the most impor-
tant biological threat agents, their
medical consequences and treat-
ment, diagnostics and forensics.
Relevant international and domes-
tic policy issues are explored, along
with defense strategies and the na-
ture of existing dangers to national
security. Students should leave the
class with a deep understanding of
biological warfare and terror agents,
the consequences of their poten-
tial use, and the available means of
protection. This introduces students
to the methods and techniques
used for biothreat detection, sur-
veillance and identification. Using
bio-simulants and demonstrations,
various biodetection platforms will
be discussed and presented, such
as point-of-detection devices and
methods, laboratory based screen-
ing and identification technologies
(culture, RT-PCR, ECL, immunoas-
says, biosensors), and high-through-
put environmental surveillance
methods. Statistical methods for
determining diagnostic sensitivity &
specificity, and assay validity will be
discussed. Laboratory practices and
procedures for working in simulated
biosafety confinement will be intro-
duced.
BIOT 4115 Biofermentation and Down-
stream Processing
3 Credit hours / 4 Contact hours
Course type: compulsory
Prerequisite: BIOT 2203
This course is dedicated to the teach-
ing of bioprocessing principles and
development; uses and operation
of biofermentors; determination of
biomass; and others parameters. Ex-
perimental design, pilot and scaling
up procedures will be studied. The
GMP manufacturing environment
will be explored.
BIOT 4116 Introduction to Nanoscience
and Nanobiotechnology
3 Credit hours / 4 Contact hours
Course type: compulsory
Prerequisite: BIOT 2101 & BIOT 3110
The student will be introduced to
the field of nanoscience and micro-
technology. This is accomplished in
a progression from understanding
basic material properties, to the fab-
rication of such materials into useful
devices on a nanoscale, and an over-
view of the functionalities that can
be obtained. The student will gain
knowledge of how nanoscience
integrates and unifies knowledge
from many branches of science and
engineering. The emerging field of
nanobiotechnology utilizes devel-
opments in nanotechnology and
molecular biology for applications
to biomedical science and clinical
practice, as well as fundamental
cell biology research and industrial
biotechnology. Nanobiotechnology
is an interdisciplinary field that ex-
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ploits the unique functional prop-
erties of natural and synthetic bio-
molecular-sized (nanometer-scale)
constructs such as quantum dots,
carbon nanotubes, nanostructured
surfaces, liposomes, artificial mem-
branes, and molecular machines
for biotechnology and medicine.
This course is designed for biotech-
nology majors and will survey the
research, development, and appli-
cations of nanotechnology to medi-
cal diagnostics, imaging, and thera-
peutics (including drug delivery and
anticancer treatments); cell biology
and single-cell analysis, nanofluid-
ics, bioassays, biosensors, and bio-
inspired engineering.
BIOT 4117 Environmental Impact Assess-
ment and Monitoring
3 Credit hours / 4 Contact hours
Course type: compulsory
Prerequisite: None
Environmental Impact Assessment
and Monitoring, designed to intro-
duce students to a systematic pro-
cess for predicting, and evaluating
the significant environmental con-
sequences of a proposed action or
undertaking. This process—envi-
ronmental impact assessment and
monitoring —has been applied pri-
marily to new infrastructure projects,
such as power plants, highways,
pipelines, dams, mines, airports, in-
cinerators and landfills. Assessment
processes have also been used to
consider the implications of new
technologies, plans, and policies
that may result in significant social
and biophysical effects. This course
focuses on environmental assess-
ment processes—what they are
meant to accomplish, and how they
are designed or should be designed
to be effective, efficient and fair.
BIOT 4118 Job Search Techniques and
Business Ethics
3 Credit hours / 3 Contact hours
Course type: compulsory
Prerequisite: None
This course will introduce the basics
of entrepreneurship and startup
creation in the biotechnology fields.
The student will learn how to build
an entrepreneur career in biotech-
nology and how to successfully in-
novate. They will also learn how
biotechnology managers and lead-
ers engage in innovative problem-
solving strategies; lead a diverse and
global workforce; develop partner-
ships with other businesses, cus-
tomers, and competitors; manage
horizontally and across teams; and
utilize technology as a competitive
advantage. The students will learn
the basics of the transfer of technol-
ogy mechanisms and how to imple-
ment these principles in the real
world. The course includes in-depth
discussions of leadership skills, com-
munication, conflict resolution, and
goal integration. Students will learn
how to build discuss and present a
business plan for a biotechnology
venture.
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Course Description
FREN2000: Français Debutant I
3 credit hours /3 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: None
This course is for absolute begin-
ners. It aims to give students a ba-
sic knowledge of reading, listen-
ing, spoken and written skills in a
dynamic and communicative way,
through individual, pair and group
work and studio-based and authen-
tic texts. The focus is on accuracy as
well as communication. Students
will be expected to use the range of
resources available to them in the
French section and to communicate
with native speakers wherever pos-
sible, in order to develop cultural
competence.
FREN2200 Beginners French II
3 credit hours /3 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: FREN2000
The aim of the course is to enable
students to develop elementary
proficiency in oral expression, lis-
tening comprehension, reading,
writing, and cultural understanding
in French on topics related to daily
activities and personal environ-
ment. Emphasis will be placed on
the acquisition of oral skills. Stu-
dents will expand their grammatical
and lexical knowledge pertaining to
the Francophone world. At the end
of the course, they are expected to
have developed the ability to com-
municate in predictable and com-
mon situations and achieve a good
control of the most frequently used
grammatical structures and vocabu-
lary.Students will be expected to
use the range of resources available
to them in the French section and to
communicate with native speakers
wherever possible, in order to de-
velop cultural competence.
FREN3000 Post- Intermediate I
3 credit hours /3 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: FREN2200
This course aims to further develop
reading, speaking, writing and lis-
tening skills practised in FREN220.
It emphasizes communication and
comprehension, but also builds on
the grammar base acquired in previ-
ous courses. Class tests and assign-
ments ensure that the student keep
abreast of his work and consolidate
and review earlier material.
FREN3300 Intermediate French II
3 credit hours /3 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: FREN3000
This course aims to develop skills
in speaking, listening, reading and
writing French. It lays emphasis on
communication and comprehen-
sion skills but also builds on the
grammar base acquired in beginner
courses. Topics covered earlier will
be revised and extended and new
themes introduced which will de-
velop the student’s understanding
of the society and culture of con-
temporary France. Students will be
expected to use the resources in the
French Section and to communicate
with native speakers wherever pos-
sible.
FREN 4000 French for Business I
3 credit hours / 3 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: FREN3300
This course is designed to help stu-
dents with an already solid knowl-
edge of the French language im-
prove their ability to use French
in correspondence and business
transactions. Emphasis is placed on
drafting of commercial and general
correspondence (with their specific
sentence structures, formulae and
terminology) as well as on memos,
reports, press releases and articles.
There are numerous grammatical
and oral exercises.
FREN 4400 French for Business II and the
Introduction to commercial Translation
3 credit hours / 3 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: FREN4000
This course surveys the technical
and cultural aspects of the French
business world within its geographi-
cal, social, and political context. It
provides the student with insights
into the social and political make-up
of French society as they affect the
economy of France and its trading
partners. It introduces the vocabu-
lary and the essential tools needed
by business professionals and re-
quires an extensive practice in busi-
ness writing and communication.
Audio-visual materials supplement
the text by helping the student to
discover the French business world
and its language and by bridging
the gap between French and Omani
business cultures. This course also
called ‘ The Introduction to Com-
mercial Translation’ complements
FREN 400 ‘ Francais de Commerce I’
and provides students with practical
knowledge and skills in an increas-
ingly important area in the business
world. The translation of business
French poses special stylistic and
terminological problems for this The
Introduction To Commercial Transla-
tion is one of the courses required in
the program .
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CHIN 1001 Beginner Putonghua I
3 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Non
This course is designed for beginners
with non-Chinese backgrounds. It
aims at helping students to cultivate
their interests in studying Chinese
and gain knowledge of the standard
Chinese language, Putonghua. Basic
topics such as “Numbers”, “Personal
Identification” and so on are covered
within this semester. English is used
as the medium of instruction in this
course.
CHIN 1002 Beginner Putonghua II
3 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: CHIN 1001
This course is designed for beginners
with non-Chinese backgrounds. It
serves as a bridging course between
general Chinese and professional
Chinese. Speaking and reading skills
are emphasized within this semes-
ter. Basic conversations in life situ-
ations such as “Eating”, “Shopping”
and so on are covered. The speaking
test uses the model of the China Pu-
tonghua Proficiency Test to examine
students’ speaking competence. The
reading exam is to check students’
ability to understand new texts con-
taining learnt words. English is used
as the medium of instruction in this
course.
CHIN 1011 Pre-Intermediate Putonghua
3 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: CHIN 1002
This course is designed for learners
who are interested in professional
Chinese studies. It aims at help-
ing students to realize the transi-
tion from the beginner level to the
intermediate phase. Also, it paves
the foundation for future integrated
studies. Chinese classics, such as Stu-
dents’ Rules, are introduced in this
course to reveal Chinese thought as
well as to further enhance students’
speaking and reading skills. Basic
topics are reviewed and learnt with
new focuses especially on listening
and writing. Accuracy and structure
are the main points in this stage of
learning. In addition, various as-
pects of Chinese culture are covered
within this semester. Students are
encouraged to find their own niches
in Chinese studies and hence to con-
duct independent research, projects
or innovations. The course content
is delivered in a combination of lec-
tures and seminars. English is used
as the medium of instruction in this
course.
CHIN 1012 Intermediate Putonghua
3 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: CHIN1011
This course is designed for learners
who are interested in professional
Chinese studies. It aims at enhancing
students’ competence in the stand-
ard Chinese language (Putonghua)
through the process of accomplish-
ing multiple communicative tasks.
Presentations through the usage of
Putonghua, appreciation of movies
and arts, interviews with Chinese
people and design of drama are in-
tegrated to consolidate students’
language abilities with general-ser-
vice words, to expose them to idi-
oms, proverbs, poems and so forth,
as well as to cultivate the students
in terms of manners and cultural re-
finement. The course content is de-
livered in a combination of lectures
and seminars. The classes are con-
ducted mainly in Putonghua.
CHIN 1501 Business Chinese I
3 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: CHIN1012
This course is an inter-disciplinary
course of Chinese language and
International Business Administra-
tion. It is designed to help students
who have studied at least two years
of college-level Chinese (or the
equivalent) to achieve greater pro-
ficiency in the oral and written use
of the language. The emphasis is on
the specialized vocabulary, jargon,
linguistic styles, and appropriate
behaviors used in a professional set-
ting. Major financial and commercial
channels such as the stock market,
e-commerce, and so on, are covered
within this semester. Cases from real
companies are adopted to address
the main issues such as M&A (Merg-
ers and Acquisitions), OEM (Original
Equipment Manufacturer) and An-
tidumping. By reading, discussing,
and performing communicative
tasks related to these cases, stu-
dents will learn how to use Chinese
as a “carrier of culture”, thus acquir-
ing a better understanding of China
in economic and, broadly defined,
cultural terms. Each student is en-
couraged to prepare his or her own
curriculum vitae and to accomplish
a mock job interview in Chinese. The
classes are conducted in Putonghua.
CHIN 1502 Business Chinese II
3 Credit Hours / 3 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: CHIN1501
This course is an inter-disciplinary
course of Chinese language and
International Business Administra-
tion. It is designed to help students
who have acquired the basic knowl-
edge of Business Chinese to achieve
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greater proficiency in the oral and
written use of the language. Ne-
gotiations on a variety of business
cases are conducted to improve
overall language skills as well as to
introduce specialized knowledge of
business transactions. Students will
achieve a familiarization with the
technical language and business eti-
quette. They are inspired to explore
the Chinese consumers’ interest and
mentality, so as to occupy a more
qualified position to explore a suc-
cessful road toward “doing business
within China.” The classes are con-
ducted in Putonghua.
GERM2100 Beginner Germany for
Engineering 1
2 Credit Hours / 2 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: None
Type of Course: Elective
This Course is for absolute Begin-
ners. It aims to give students a ba-
sic Knowledge of reading, listen-
ing, spoken and written skills in a
dynamic and communicative way,
through individual, pair and group
work and studio-based and authen-
tic texts. The focus is on accuracy as
well as communication. Students
will be expected to use the range of
resources available to them in the
German section and to communi-
cate with native speakers wherever
possible, in order to develop cultural
competence.
GERM2300 Beginner German for
Engineering 2
2 Credit Hours
Pre-requisite : GERM2100
Type of Course : Elective
This course is for Engineering stu-
dents who have finished the intro-
ductory course in German. It uses
a practical approach to enable stu-
dents to master the essentials of
German grammar and to acquire the
basic communication skills to func-
tions that require the use of the lan-
guage in Engineering. The main aim
of this course is: To provide students
with German language skills and to
enable students to develop elemen-
tary proficiency in oral expression,
listening comprehension, reading,
writing, and cultural understanding
in German topics related to daily ac-
tivities and personal environment.
This course concentrates on aspects
of grammar and written German.