COURSE DESCRIPTION


Medical Laboratory Sciences

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University Requirement

Faculty Requirement

Major Requirement

Free Ellective

Complementary Requirement

Total Credit Hours

Complementary Requirement is not calcualted in total credit hours



University Requirement - 24 Credit Hours:



Compulsory Courses - 15 Credit Hours

Course Code Course Name Credit hours Description
A0110151 National Education 3 Concepts and terms related to National Education; Geography of Jordan including location, area, and natural, water, and human resources; Contemporary political history of Jordan, major historical events, achievements of the Kings of Jordan, initiatives of His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al- Hussein; Jordanian constitutional and democratic life; Jordanian society, and the discussion papers of His Majesty King Abdullah II. The course aims to develop students? sense of active and responsible citizenship, reinforce values of belonging and participation in nation-building, and consolidate concepts of justice, equality, and human rights. This course is linked to the following Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Goal 4, Goal 10, and Goal 16.
A0110144 Arabic Communication Skills 3 Definition of language; language levels: phonological level, morphological level, syntactic level, semantic and lexical level, rhetorical level, and writing level; Reading comprehension texts; grammar exercises: nominal sentences, verbal sentences, "إنَ" and its sisters, "كان" and its sisters, dual form, sound masculine plural, sound feminine plural, diptotes, vocative, modifiers, numbers; Morphological exercises: active participle, passive participle; Spelling and punctuation; dictionaries; listening texts; speaking. This course is linked to the following Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Goal 4, Goal 10, Goal 11, and Goal 16.
A0110143 English Communication Skills 3 This course aims to improve the four skills of the English language, so that students can use it in their daily conversation. This online course is taught via https://vclass.ammanu.edu.jo . The course consists of grammar (word classes, tenses, reported speech, conditionals and other grammatical topics), vocabulary (associated with different reading topics), reading skills (variety of reading texts from different areas of knowledge), listening skills, and writing skills (covering six different writing styles). This course is linked to the following Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Goal 4, Goal 10, Goal 11, and Goal 1
A0110155 Military Sciences 3 This course introduces the concept of comprehensive national security and strengthens values of belonging, responsibility, and trust in Jordan?s military and security institutions. It provides students with essential knowledge about the history and development of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and its armed forces, while raising awareness of issues such as psychological operations, drugs, and terrorism. The course aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals by promoting peace, strong institutions, responsible citizenship, and community well-being (SDGs 3, 4, and 16)
A0110154 Life Skills 1 This course focuses on the vital development of the individual at both personal and group levels, serving as a gateway for personal success and helping students understand their own personal competencies. The course discusses the meaning of skills, their levels, characteristics, and importance, including communication skills, and trains students in personal skills such as time management, providing definitions, examples of its applications, and hands-on activities. The course also trains students in dialogue and opinion-exchange techniques which means to resolve conflicts and reduce friction in increasingly open societies. Additionally, it covers effective study skills, family success, and maintaining physical health. This course is linked to the following Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Goal 3, Goal 4, and Goal 8.
A0110152 Entrepreneurship and Innovation 1 This course aims to introduce students to entrepreneurship in a practical way by using various tools to convey entrepreneurship concepts. The course covers topics relevant to entrepreneurs, including entrepreneurial fundamentals, traits of successful entrepreneurs, creative thinking and methods for generating entrepreneurial project ideas, teamwork and leadership, business plan preparation, marketing and digital marketing, financing entrepreneurial projects, and feasibility studies for entrepreneurial ventures. This course is linked to the following Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Goals 1, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 13, 15, and 17.
A0110153 Leadership and Societal Responsibility 1 This course addresses key topics related to leadership and management, including the meaning of leadership, its components and levels, administrative styles, their concepts and principles, and some of their theories. It also covers concepts related to social responsibility, servant leadership, strategic planning, change management, the importance of leader self-awareness, professional ethics, and building effective teams, as well as practical leadership and management applications. The course is linked to the following Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Goal 4, Goal 8, and Goal 16.

Elective Courses - 6 Credit Hours

Course Code Course Name Credit hours Description
A0110161 Islamic Culture 3 oncept of culture; characteristics of Islamic culture; Islamic culture and other cultures; sources of Islamic culture: the Holy Qur?an, the Sunnah, the Arabic language, and Islamic history. Fields of Islamic culture: faith-based, worship-related, and moral. Challenges facing Islamic culture: Orientalism, globalization, and secularism. Cultural issues and personality development: youth and intellectual invasion, the role of women in Islamic culture, and terrorism and Islam?s stance on it. This course is linked to the following Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Goal 1, Goal 3, and Goal 16.
A0110163 Archeology and Tourism in Jordan 3 The course introduces the concept of tourism and the definition of a tourist, the importance of tourism, and tourism motivations. It covers natural and human tourist attractions, tourism components, and types of tourism, as well as archaeology, its fields, methods of collecting archaeological information, and objectives of excavation operations. The course also examines archaeological excavations throughout historical periods and the monuments of ancient civilizations (including Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Nabatean, Islamic, and others). The objectives of the Archaeology and Tourism course in Jordan can be linked to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Goal 8, Goal 11, and Goal 12.
A0110164 Development and Environment 3 This course focuses on environmental issues, environmental problems, and the relationship between humans and the environment, as well as finding solutions to environmental challenges. It also covers the concepts of development and sustainable development, through which solutions are sought to address problems, particularly for future generations. The course links environmental issues and development to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including Goal 11, Goal 12, Goal 13, and Goal 1
A0110165 Contemporary Issues 3 The Contemporary Issues course addresses several topics, including political, social, cultural, and educational issues. In the political domain, the course covers democracy, globalization, and the Arab?Israeli conflict. In the cultural domain, it addresses the role of the Arab intellectual, mechanisms of change, and development in its various dimensions. This course is linked to the following Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Goal 1, Goal 8, and Goal 10.
A0411601 Legal Education and Human Rights 3 This course identifying the basic concepts of human rights in an analytical way, and then realistic clarify of the international & regional means dealing with human rights such as treaties, recommendations and international means that are in the process of formation, such imperative rules & customs, this course also address realistically the content of human rights and the rights of the first generation such as right of living. The second-generation rights such as the right to work and third-generation rights such as the right of environment. International ways to protect human rights in general. In addition, the extent to which the Jordanian constitution is compatible with international human rights standards.
A0110162 History of Jordan and Palestine 3 story of Jordan and Palestine: Geography of Jordan and Palestine; Jordan and Palestine in ancient times ? a general historical overview; Jordan and Palestine during the Mamluk era; Jordan and Palestine during the years of World War I (1914?1918); the Emirate of Transjordan; constitutional and legislative life in Jordan; Palestine under the British Mandate; Jordanian?Palestinian relations. This course is linked to the following Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Goal 4 and Goal 11.
A0110166 Media and Public Relations 3 This course introduces mass communication and its various activities, with a focus on media and public relations. It covers communication techniques, their development stages, and mechanisms of application. The course is linked to the following Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Goal 4 ? Quality Education-- By introducing students to communication, its types, and components, which enhances interaction between students and instructors, and by exploring communication techniques, their development stages, and methods of application in learning. Goal 8 ? Decent Work and Economic Growth -- By providing an understanding of public relations, its role, importance, objectives, and the qualifications required for professionals in the field. Goal 16 ? Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions -- By addressing the importance of soft (symbolic) power and its relationship with specialized media, and the role of media in shaping public opinion and promoting peace and justice in society

Elective Courses - 3 Credit Hours

Course Code Course Name Credit hours Description
A0871103 Principles of Renewable Energy 3 Introduction to renewable Energy include Photovoltaic, Wind power, Micro hydropower, Biomass energy, Waste power, Solar thermal power, Geothermal power, Ocean energy (tidal, tide-flow and wave), Ocean energy (OTEC), , Comparison of characteristics and cost of renewables. How we can use the sun, wind, biomass, geothermal resources, and water to generate more sustainable energy. It explains the fundamentals of energy, including the transfer of energy, as well as the limitations of natural resources. Starting with solar power, the text illustrates how energy from the sun is transferred and stored; used for heating, cooling, and lighting; collected and concentrated; and converted into electricity
A0110168 Digital Literacy and Artificial Intelligence 3
A1321100 Sport and Health 3 Defining health and fitness: physical education, health education; the cognitive, emotional, skill-oriented, and social goals of physical education; the history of physical education: ancient, medieval, and modern ages, the Olympics, Athletics in Jordan: nutrition and exercising; athletic injuries: bone, joint , muscle, skin injuries; special exercises for figure deformation; diseases related to lack of exercise: diabetes, obesity, being underweight, back pain, cancer; hooliganism: causes and recommended solutions for hooliganism.
A0110281 Society Health 3
A0110167 Critical Thinking Skills 3 This course covers the concept of critical thinking, critical thinking skills, strategies to develop critical thinking, and training activities for critical thinking skills. It also addresses problem-solving and decision-making, including the concept of problem-solving, strategies and types of problem-solving, and time management skills, including the importance of goal setting and time management strategies. This course is linked to the following Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Goal 1, Goal 2, Goal 7, Goal 13, Goal 16, and Goal 17


Faculty Requirement - 22 Credit Hours:



Compulsory Courses - 22 Credit Hours

Course Code Course Name Credit hours Description
A1112103 Pathology 3 Introduction; Fundamental principles of pathophysiology; Cell and tissue injury; Acute and chronic inflammation; Tissue regeneration and repair; Disease of immune system; General pathology of infectious diseases; Neoplasia and hemodynamic disturbances, selected organ-system pathological disorders.
A0110381 Ethics in Applied Medical Careers 1
A0110202 Scientific Research Methods and Biostatistics 3
A0110193 Computer Skills (Health) 3
A0110131 General Biology 3 This course introduces the principles and concepts of biology as a vital subject for pharmacy & Medical Sciences students. Emphasis is on basic biological chemistry, Cell structure and function, Metabolism and Energy transformation, Genetics, Gene expression, Viruses, Biotechnology, Classification and Phylogeny, Bacteria and Archaea, Protists, Plant diversity, Vascular Plants structure and function, Animal diversity, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate understanding of life at the molecular and cellular levels. This course is linked with the following sustainable development goals: Goal 3, Goal 14, and Goal 15.
A0110121 General Chemistry 3 This course introduces the core principles of chemistry, including measurements, stoichiometry, atomic and molecular structure, periodic trends, bonding, gases, states of matter, intermolecular forces, and aqueous solutions. It also covers the basics of thermodynamics, kinetics, and chemical equilibria. Students will develop strong calculation skills and a solid foundation in analytical, inorganic, and physical chemistry. The course highlights real-world applications and the growing role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in data analysis, molecular modeling, and sustainable chemical design. It supports UN Sustainable Development Goals 3, 6, 7, and 12.
A0110135 Anatomy& Histology 3
A0110231 Physiology 3


Major Requirement - 73 Credit Hours:



Compulsory Courses - 67 Credit Hours

Course Code Course Name Credit hours Description
A1113406 Practical Diagnostic Micobiology 1 Introduction to molecular biology lab and safety issues; DNA and RNA extraction; Polymerase chain reaction technique; Gel electrophoresis for DNA and RNA; Real-time PCR; DNA karyotype; Tissue culture and applications, Hybridization applications and blotting.
A1113506 Blood Transfusion & Blood Banking 2 Introduction to blood bank; the basic concepts in blood banking; reagents used in blood bank; ABO blood group system, Rh blood group system; Minor blood group systems; Compatibility testing in blood transfusion: ABO grouping, Rh typing, cross matching, antibody screening and antibody identification. Transfusion practice: donor selection, testing of blood units, separation of blood components, storage of blood components; quality control in blood bank; adverse reaction of blood transfusion and in pregnancy; Organ transplantations and methods of rejections; HLA typing, bone marrow transplantation.
A1113510 Diagnostic Immunology 2
A1114608 Seminar and Research in Laboratory Sciences 1
A1113308 Practical Diagnostic Molecular Biology and Cytogenetic 1
A1114605 Quality Control & Laboratory Mangement 2 Introduction to quality system essentials; Facility and space organization management; Equipment quality control; Inventory and purchasing quality management; Documents and records managements; Process and laboratory quality assurance for: qualitative testing, seme- qunatitive testing, and quantitative testing; Calibration, accuracy, and limitation in analytical procedure; occurrence management; Assessment management and accreditation.
A1114314 Body Fluids and Toxicological Analysis Theoretical/ Practical 2
A1113513 Practical Hematology 1
A1113514 Diagnostic Hematology 3
A1112306 Heredity and Genetics 2
A1112105 Histological Techniques Theoretical/ Practical 2
A1113515 Practical Diagnostic Hematology 1
A1113504 Immunology And Serology 3 Introduction to immunology; basic principle; immune response; Innate and adaptive immune response, humoral and cellular immune response; immunological disorder: Hypersensitivity, Tissue transplantation and Rejection, Tolerance and Autoimmune disease; Tumor Immunology and AIDS.
A1113511 Practical Diagnostic Immunology 1
A1113302 Practical Clinical Chemistry (1) 1
A1113403 Medical Parasitology 2 Introduction to Parasitology; Terms and definitions: parasitology, parasitism, and host relationship; Protozoa: Malaria, Leishmania, Toxoplasma, and others; Trematodes; Cestodes; Nematodes; Arthropodes; Signs and symptoms of parasitic disease; Serological tests in Parasitology.e
A1114401 Medicalvirology & Mycology 2 Introduction to virology and mycology; Pathogenesis of virus infections; Families and classifications of viruses: Envelope DNA viruses, non-envelope DNA viruses, envelope RNA viruses, non-envelope RNA viruses; Methods for cultivations, diagnosis, and preventions of viruses; Types of fungi; classification of fungi: cutaneous mycosis, subcutaneous mycoses, systemic mycoses, opportunistic mycoses; Isolations and cultivations of fungi; Laboratory diagnosis, Control of mycological infection.
A1114701 Field Practical Training (2) 6 Field training in Diagnostic Microbiology for 3 credit hours, enable the candidates to acquire technical skills and experiences in all field of laboratory diagnosis. The candidates will then be able to carry out independently all the necessary laboratory investigations.
A1114706 Bioinformatics and Artificial Iintelligence in Laboratory Sciences 1
A1113411 Medical Microbiology 2
A1113412 Practical Medical Microbiology 1
A1113301 Clinical Chemistry (1) 3 Introduction to clinical biochemistry; sampling and types of specimens; Fluid and electrolytes balance; Renal function tests; liver function tests; Diabetes mellitus and hypoglycemia; Calcium metabolism and Bone diseases; Plasma proteins and clinical enzymology; acid-base balance; Cardiac performance; Clinical cases.
A1113303 Clinical Chemistry (2) 3 Disorders of plasma lipids and lipids profile; cancer and tumor markers; In-born errors of metabolism; Free radicals and antioxidants; anemia and CBC; Coma; Clinical endocrinology: pituitary gland disorders, adrenal gland disorders, thyroid gland disorders, gonads hormones, GIT hormones: Clinical nutrition: assessment of nutritional state, nutritional support, parenteral nutrition, malabsorption, obesity; Clinical cases.s.
A1113512 Hematology 3
A1112607 Medical Laboratory Instrumentation and Methodology 2
A1113307 Diagnostic Molecular Biology and Cytogenetic 2
A1114700 Field Practical Training (1) 6 Field training in Clinical Biochemistry for 3 credit hours, the candidates will observe and practice technical skills and experiences in all field of laboratory diagnosis. The candidates will then be able to carry out independently all the necessary laboratory investigations.
A1113507 Practical Blood Transfusion & Blood Banking 1 Introduction to blood bank: safety and phlebotomy in blood bank; ABO forward and reverse grouping; Rh-D typing and weak D antigen determination procedure; Direct and Indirect coombs test; Cross-match test; Antibody screen test; Antibody identification test; Local visit to governmental blood bank facility.
A1114201 Clinical Endorcinology 3 Introduction to Endocrinology; Biochemistry of hormones; Mechanism of hormonal action; Pituitary gland hormones; Adrenal gland hormones; Thyroid gland hormones; Hormonal regulation of calcium; Male and female reproductive gland hormones; Pancreas hormones; Gastrointestinal hormones.
A1113304 Practical Clinical Chemistry (2) 1 Introduction; liver function tests: total protein, albumin, liver enzymes; Cardiac assessment: troponin, cardiac enzymes; Lipids profile: triglycerides, total cholesterol, HDL-cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol.
A1111105 Medical Terms 1 Introduction to Medical Terminology; Analyzing and Building of Medical terms: prefixes, roots, combining forms, and suffixes; The Organization of the Body; Integumentary System; Skeletal System; Muscular System; Digestive System; Cardiovascular System; Lymphatic system and Immunity; Respiratory System; Urinary System; Reproductive System; Nervous System; Endocrine system.
A1113404 Practical Medical Parasitology 1 Introduction; Types of Specimens, Types of laboratory tests: egg counts, Larval diagnosis, and serological tests; Practical classes on the diagnosis of Parasites of medical importance: Protozoa, Trematodes, Cestodes, Nematodes, and Arthropodes.
A1113409 Diagnostic Microbiology 2

Elective Courses - 6 Credit Hours

Course Code Course Name Credit hours Description
A1114302 Biotechnology Application In Laboratory Medicine 3 Introduction to biotechnology; cell and gene expression; recombinant DNA technology and its applications; recent methodological approaches used in DNA and protein analysis; animal, plant, environmental, and medical biotechnology; cloning and genetic engineering; plant genetic engineering; gene therapy; vaccines; Technologies in assested reproduction; Technological applications in forensic medicine. monoclonal antibodies production.
A1174301 Stem Cell Therapy Techniques 3
A1322102 Nutrition and Physical Performance 3 This course aims to introduce the scientific and health principles of sports nutrition and the close relationship between nutrition and sports activity. It aims to understand the nutrients and their importance for the athlete, as well as the athlete's daily needs. It also aims to enable students to understand the scientific principles underlying the design and preparation of nutritional programs that are suitable for the specificity of sports activities and practices and to assess the nutritional status of athletes. It also aims to teach students how to calculate a person's daily calorie needs
A1114313 Assisted Reproductive Technology 3
A0913307 Pharmacology for Nursing 3 This course introduces the main pharmaceutical therapeutics used by patients encountered in physiotherapy


Free Ellective - 19 Credit Hours:



Compulsory Courses - 19 Credit Hours

Course Code Course Name Credit hours Description
A0110132 Practical General Biology 1 This practical course trains students to use the compound light microscope and prepare plant and animal tissue slides. It covers the physical and chemical properties of cells, stages of cell division, and the histology of selected tissues. Students also learn basic microbiological techniques for identifying bacteria and become familiar with algae, protozoa, and fungi. In support of the Sustainable Development Goals, the course promotes biodiversity awareness, clean water, ethical lab practices, and links biological concepts to global health and climate challenges (SDGs 3, 6, 12, 13, and 15)
A0110236 Practical Microbiology 1
A0110124 Organic Chemistry 3
A0110232 Practical Physiology 1
A0110122 General Chemistry Lab 1 This course introduces students to the essential laboratory principles, tools, and techniques used in experimental chemistry. Laboratory activities are designed to develop technical skills, record accurate data, and deduce rational scientific explanations for observed phenomena. Students will also apply AI-assisted data analysis and simulation tools to enhance accuracy and understanding. Through experimental design, the course promotes sustainable lab practices that reduce chemical waste and energy consumption?in alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs 4, 7, 9, and 12)
A0110235 Microbiology 3
A0110229 Biochemistry (2) 2
A0110223 Biochemistry (1) 2
A0110221 Analytical Chemistry 2
A0110136 Practical Anatomy & Histology 1
A0110222 Practical Analytical Chemistry 1
A0110225 Practical Biochemistry 1


Complementary Requirement - 9 Credit Hours:



Compulsory Courses - 9 Credit Hours

Course Code Course Name Credit hours Description
A0110191 Computer Skills (Remedial) 3
A0110141 English Language (Remedial) 3 This course aims to improve the four skills of the English language, so that students can use it in their daily conversation. This online course is taught via https://vclass.ammanu.edu.jo . The course consists of grammar (word classes, tenses, reported speech, conditionals and other grammatical topics), vocabulary (associated with different reading topics), reading skills (variety of reading texts from different areas of knowledge), listening skills, and writing skills (covering six different writing styles). This course is linked to the following Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Goal 4, Goal 10, Goal 11, and Goal 16.
A0110142 Arabic Language (Remedial) 3 Reading skills: comprehension texts, meaning and vocabulary; Grammar and morphology: parts of speech (noun, verb, particle), definite and indefinite nouns, pronouns and their types, demonstrative pronouns, relative pronouns, singular, dual and plural forms, prepositions, verb types, nominal and verbal sentences; Spelling and punctuation: writing the hamza in its various positions, the distinguishing alif after the plural ? و ?, differentiating between ض and ظ , "التنوين" , letters that are pronounced but not written in some words, and letters that are written but not pronounced in some words; Speaking; Writing; Listening texts and exercises. This course is linked to the following Sustainable Development Goals: Goal 4, Goal 10, Goal 11, and Goal 16.

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