COURSE DESCRIPTION


Dental Technology

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University Requirement

Faculty Requirement

Major Requirement

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
A0161201 English Communication Skills 3 Grammar: question tags, modals, future forms, articles, adjectives, adverbs, if structures; vocabulary: relationships, work, activities, media, war, sport; writing skills: essay, notes, messages, application letters; basic and advanced reading skills; basic and advanced listening skills; verbal skills: oral presentations, arguments.
A0161101 Arabic Communication Skills 3 Language levels: phonological level, grammatical level, rhetorical level, orthographic level, comprehension and speaking; grammar exercises, nominal sentences, verbal sentences, kana and its sisters, Inna and its sisters, dual, masculine plural, feminine plural, indeclinable nouns, vocative, appositives; exercises in morphology, present participle, and past participle; spelling and punctuation, dictionaries, listening and speaking.
A0161301 National Education 3 Concepts and terms; Geography of Jordan; contemporary political history of Jordan; Jordanian Society; Jordanian constitutional and democratic life; Jordanian national institutions; challenges facing Jordan; threats to civic life: fanaticism, extremism, terrorism, violence; corruption: definitions, types, causes, impact, and prevention.
A0161112 Leadership and Societal Responsibility 1 This course deals with prominent titles related to leadership, such as: the meaning of leadership, the vocabulary that falls under the term, leadership styles, leadership and social responsibility, change management and strategies, building an effective team, the leader and managing diversity, how to discover future leaders and support them, and women leaders.
A0161401 Military Sciences 3 The establishment and development of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan; the history of the Arab Legion; peacekeeping troops; preparing the nation for defense and liberation.
A0161113 Life Skills 1 This course deals with the vital interest of the individual on the individual and collective level. It is like a passport to the success of individuals and helps them understand their personal competencies. It discusses the meaning of skills, their levels, characteristics and importance, communication skill and communication, and trains them on self-skills such as the skill of time management, organizing and defining it, and providing examples of its fields of application and activities. carried out by the students themselves. It also deals with thinking skills, its importance, education, and forms such as problem-solving and decision-making as forms of complex thinking or its strategies. The course also deals with training students on methods of dialogue and exchange of views as an entry point to resolving differences and mitigating frictions when we witness the openness of societies, correct study skills, family success and conservatism.
A0161111 Entrepreneurship and Innovation 1 Economic science definition: its objectives and the economic problem; The relation between the economic science and other sciences; Economic analysis methods; Production possibilities curve; National income accounts; Consumption; Investment; Saving; Unemployment; Inflation; Money and Banking; Financial and monetary policy and its role in dealing with the imbalanced economy through these policies; Economic development in terms of importance and objectives and economic planning to achieve such objectives; Demand and supply theory and consumer equilibrium; Cost and production theory; Producer equilibrium in different markets.

Elective Courses - 6 Credit Hours

Course Code Course Name Credit hours Description
A0161501 Islamic Culture 3 Definition of the culture, characteristics of the Islamic culture, Islamic culture and other cultures; the sources of Islamic culture: The Holy Quran, Sunna, the Arabic language, history of Islam; fields of Islamic culture: faith, worship, morals; challenges facing the Islamic culture: orientalism, globalization, secularism; young people and the impacts of foreign cultures, women and Islam, Islam and terrorism.
A0161701 History of Jordan and Palestine 3 The geography of Jordan and Palestine, Jordan and Palestine in ancient times, general historical look, Jordan, and Palestine in the Mamluk era, Jordan, and Palestine during the First World War (1914- 1918), Emirate of East Jordan (Transjordan), constitutional and legislative life in Jordan, Palestine under the British Mandate, and Jordanian-Palestinian relations, Jerusalem, historical status.
A0161703 Archaeology and Tourism in Jordan 3 Tourism definition; Classification of Tourism; The difference between tourist and other traveler?s concepts, Travel types, The definition of Archaeology and archaeological sites: Archaeological surveys and excavations; Documentation; Jordan through the ages; Components of tourism in Jordan; Elements of tourist attractions in Jordan: Archeological sites, Natural sites, Natural reserves, Forests; Tourist movement and types in Jordan; Economical impact of tourism in Jordan.
A0161802 Development and Environment 3 The course provides awareness and insight into the environmental issue, its vocabulary, the human relationship with the ecosystem, and environmental hazards to avoid. It also works to develop students' understanding and awareness of basic ecological concepts, and to reinforce their attitudes and values, in order to practice solving environmental problems. And linking it to comprehensive development and its relationship to water, food and energy security.
A0161601 Contemporary Issues 3 Identify the most important contemporary local, national and regional issues, the most prominent contemporary challenges and their questions from development, youth, extremism, globalization, culture and identity; Jerusalem and its central position, the Arab-Israeli conflict
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.
A0161901 Media and Public Relations 3 The nexus between media and society in terms of the social, political, economic and cultural power of the media, the role of the media in giving people the opportunity to express their opinions and promote international relations. Communication and public relations, communication and its types, levels, forms, properties, fields, activities, physical and nonphysical (symbolic) environment, and obstacles to the communicative process. Public relations: its beginnings, development, principles, bases, importance, functions, planning, activities.

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
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.
A0591111 Digital Literacy 3 Digital Literacy is a concept that describes how technology and the Internet are shaping the way people interact and how they affect us as individuals and as a society. This course educate students on the uses of digital technologies, the dangers of digital technology and the need to build a culture of ethical use of the Internet and introduce the concept of responsible freedom.
A0612303 Society Health 3 The course aims to provide students with the basic principles that enhance the concept of health and health prevention in its various physical, psychological and social aspects. The student will also be provided with information that helps individuals realize their health needs in the context of the culture and values ??systems they live in and how to meet these needs, which is known as improving health and quality of life.
A0161602 Critical Thinking Skills 3 The concept of critical thinking, its components; characteristics of critical thinking individuals; Critical thinking skills: the skill of interpretation, analysis, evaluation, inference, expectation, prediction; Stages of critical thinking: Motivation, searching for information, linking information, evaluation, expression, and integration


Faculty Requirement - 24 Credit Hours:



Compulsory Courses - 24 Credit Hours

Course Code Course Name Credit hours Description
A0111301 General Chemistry 3 "Chemistry and the atomic/ molecular view of matter; scientific measurements elements compounds, and the periodic table; the mole and stoichiometry; molecular view of reactions in aqueous solutions: doublereplacement reaction, redox reaction the quantum mechanical atom: electron configuration, properties of elements; basics of chemical bonding: ionic bonds, covalent bonds, intermolecular forces; chemical kinetics: rates laws; acids and bases: strong acids, weak acids, buffers. "
A0111201 General Physics (1) 3 Introduction to Physics; Measurement and standards; Physical quantities; Vectors Addition and multiplication of vectors; Motion in straight line: displacement velocity, acceleration , finding the motion of an object, free fall, and vertical jumping; Motion in two dimensions Projectile in Biomechanics; Newton?s laws: Static C.G., Levers in the body, muscles and, and jaws of animals; Collisions
A1163605 Ethics in applied medical careers 1 This course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of ethics and the ethical and legal frameworks that guide their practice so that students are able to deal with various ethical dilemmas, make decisions and provide dental care while adhering to legal and regulatory principles. During the course, students will participate in real case studies, scenarios, and group discussions to enhance ethical awareness and critical thinking.
A0111401 General Biology 3 Introduction to Biology Lab; Compound light microscope; Preparing slides of: Plant cells and animal cells; Macromolecules chemical properties; Cellular division; Animal tissues and Plant tissues; preparing bacterial smear; Algae, Fungi, and Bryophytes; Protozoan & Plants and animals Biodiversity.
A1534111 Principles of quality, management and marketing for allied dental sciences 2 This course aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to enable them to provide high-quality dental services to patients and practice effective management. The course will also focus on patient-centered care, professionalism, evidence-based practice, continuous quality improvement and effective management.
A1531606 Head and Neck Anatomy for allied 3 This course is designed to provide students with detailed knowledge of the anatomical structures of the head and neck and their clinical significance. The course covers the bones of the skull, the structure of the scalp, the muscles of facial expression, the cranial cavity and its contents, the muscles of mastication, the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), the infratemporal fossa, the pterygopalatine fossa, the nose, the mouth, and the tongue. The course also includes the bones of the neck, the fascia covering the neck, the cervical plexus, the triangles of the neck, the pharynx, the larynx, the orbital cavity, and the ear. The course also covers the development of the head and neck and common congenital malformations.
A1511507 First aids for healthcare professionals 3 This course prepares students to carry out basic care and interventions in emergency situations and aims to train students to respond appropriately in emergency situations. In this course students learn how to recognize emergency situations, make first aid decisions, and provide care with available, accessible resources.
A0331702 Computer Skills (Health) 3 This course provides a general overview of the Internet, Internet protocols, and the World Wide Web. It includes: Internet technology and its various services such as electronic messages, File Transfer Protocol, and Remote-Control Protocol and Chat, study the principles of browsing, search engines and portals, design and implement Internet sites using hypertext markup language, and include how to add: images, electronic links, regulations, tables, forms, and frames to web pages. Students also learn to use Cascading Style Sheets and JavaScript
A1532107 Principles of general and occupational safety 3 This course aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to ensure their safety and the safety of dentists and patients in dental clinics. This course qualifies students to maintain a safe work environment, provide quality patient care, and reduce the possibility of injuries, accidents, and the spread of infection.


Major Requirement - 87 Credit Hours:



Compulsory Courses - 87 Credit Hours

Course Code Course Name Credit hours Description
A1534801 Graduation project 1 It aims to test the extent to which the student applies the knowledge and concepts he learned during the years of study in the program and to help him acquire practical skills and experiences that enhance his professionalism and specialization.
A1534504 Skull prosthetics 1 2 This course is designed to provide students with basic information to understand congenital deformities and deformities resulting from traffic accidents and wars on the facial area, jaws, and skull, and methods for compensating them using artificial prostheses and using modern digital technologies.
A1533204 Partial removable prosthodontics 2 3 This course aims to provide students with the skills necessary to design, manufacture and fit removable partial dentures, some of which are based on remaining teeth, their roots or dental implants. The course also focuses on the principles and techniques used in manufacturing partial removable prostheses to improve oral health, aesthetic appearance, and quality of life.
A1534503 Computer-aided Design and Manufacturing in Prosthodontics CAD/CAM 2 3 This course builds on the knowledge and skills acquired in designing and implementing computer-aided prosthodontics CAD/CAM 1, providing students with a deeper understanding of CAD/CAM techniques and covering advanced cases.
A1534703 Applied fixed prosthodontics 1 4 The course provides the student with the opportunity to obtain practical training in making fixed dental prostheses from metal- supported porcelain crowns and bridges and metal wedges. The student deals with real disease cases in educational dental clinics and applies all his previous knowledge to make fixed dental prosthetics.
A1534901 Field training 1 This training aims to provide students with practical experiences in dental laboratories or clinics under the supervision of specialists in the field. This training is essential for completing the theoretical knowledge acquired during the program.
A1533501 Principles of Artificial Intelligence in dentistry 1 This course aims to introduce students to the basic concepts, applications, and ethical considerations related to artificial intelligence in the field of dentistry. The course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand, evaluate, and benefit from artificial intelligence technologies in their future practice in the field of dentistry.
A1534705 Applied orthodontics 1 1 The field training necessary to make removable orthodontic appliances for real medical cases and apply his previous knowledge to make various orthodontic appliances.
A1532105 Dental biomaterials 2 1 This course aims to provide students with in-depth knowledge and understanding of materials used in dentistry and their properties and its applications. The course is based on the basic knowledge acquired in dental biomaterials 1 and focuses on advanced topics and emerging issues in this field and the skills of examining the properties of materials used in dentistry for the purposes of manufacturing removable and fixed dental prostheses, maxillofacial prosthetics, and orthodontics, in addition to filling materials and impression materials.
A1534506 Skull prosthetics 2 2 This course is designed to provide students with advanced knowledge and skills to use prosthetics and modern digital technologies for cases of congenital deformities and deformities resulting from traffic accidents and wars which affect the face, jaws, and skull.
A1533303 Cosmetic prosthetics 1 3 This course is designed to provide students with the basic knowledge and skills necessary to understand the principles of esthetics and the fabrication of custom-fitting prosthetics, with an emphasis on the esthetic aspects of dental restorations. The course will also cover the different materials used in cosmetic dentistry and in the design of cosmetic dental prosthetics.
A1532201 Complete removable prosthodontics 1 3 This course aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to design and manufacture dentures with ideal occlusion or jaw relationship and their perfect fit for edentulous patients. The course focuses on the principles and techniques used in manufacturing complete removable dental prosthetics to improve oral health and aesthetic appearance and improve the quality of life for patients.
A1533502 Computer-aided Design and Manufacturing in Prosthodontics CAD/CAM 1 3 This course aims to introduce students to the principles of CAD/CAM technology in prosthodontics. The course also provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to apply CAD/CAM technology in prosthodontic procedures.
A1532203 Partial removable prosthodontics 1 3 This course provides comprehensive knowledge on how to make removable partial dentures and introduce the student to the basics and types of metal clamps
A1531102 Oral and Dental anatomy and occlusion 3 This course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the anatomy of the mouth and teeth, knowledge and detailed study of the morphology of permanent and deciduous teeth and the relationship of tooth morphology to physiology, in addition to the occlusal relationship between teeth and jaws. The course includes practical training through wax carving and build-up on various teeth.
A1532109 Infection control in Dentistry 2 This course provides comprehensive knowledge in the field of infection control and sterilization related to dental practice. The course includes hand hygiene, personal protective equipment, instrument cleaning, sterilization methods and monitoring, surface disinfection, waste management, and infection control training.
A1534701 Applied removable prosthodontics 1 5 The course aims to make removable dental prosthetics, as students deal with real disease cases in educational dental clinics, where students apply their previous knowledge to make partial and complete removable dental prosthetics.
A1533205 Maxillofacial Prosthetics 1 2 This course is designed to provide students with a solid understanding of the principles and practices involved in the design and manufacture of maxillofacial prosthetics. As well as how to make partial denture structures that hold seals for the partially removed upper jaw
A1534706 Applied orthodontics 2 2 The student deals with real cases in which he applies digital technologies in the design and manufacture of fixed prostheses.
A1532301 Fixed prosthodontics 1 3 This course aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand the basic concepts, principles, and techniques used in the design and manufacture of fixed prosthodontics
A1532108 Dental technology laboratory equipment and maintenance 2 This course aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to operate and maintain various laboratory equipment used in dental technology. The course will also focus on safety protocols and best practices to ensure an optimal equipment performance.
A1534704 Applied fixed prosthodontics 2 4 The student deals with real cases in which he applies digital technologies in the design and manufacture of fixed prostheses
A1533402 Orthodontic appliances 2 1 This course aims to provide students with advanced techniques in the manufacture, repair, and care of fixed and removable orthodontic appliances. The course also aims to use digital technologies to provide high-quality orthodontic devices that contribute to achieving successful treatment results for the patient.
A1533305 Dental implants 3 This course is designed to provide students with the basic concepts of implant-supported dental restorations. Students will learn the principles of their design and manufacture and how to use the digital technologies to create precise, customized restorations.
A1531103 Basics of dental technology 2 The course aims to provide the student with the basics of dental technology, theoretical information about the materials and methods used in the manufacture of dental prosthetics, and the practical skills necessary to deal with materials and tools used in dental laboratories, such as melting wax, mixing gypsum, and dealing with acrylic.
A1532202 Complete removable prosthodontics 2 3 This course aims to provide students with specialized knowledge and skills in the design, manufacture, and installation of removable dental prosthetics. Advanced methods for designing removable dental prosthetics and the use of digital technologies in these prosthetics will also be taught.
A1534702 Applied removable prosthodontics 2 5 The student deals with real cases in which he applies digital technologies in the design and manufacture of removable prostheses.
A1531104 Dental biomaterials 1 2 This course aims to provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills about the physical and chemical properties of materials used in dentistry, such as materials used in the manufacture of removable and fixed dental prosthetics, maxillofacial prosthetics, and orthodontics, in addition to filling materials and impression materials. The course also contains a practical part that allows students to link the properties of biomaterials to their applications and uses in dentistry.
A1532106 Oral histology and pathology 2 This course provides comprehensive knowledge about the tissues of the oral cavity, its structure and functions, as well as diseases that affect the mouth and teeth. This course provides students with basic knowledge about the mechanisms of common dental and oral diseases including tooth decay, endodontic disease, gingivitis and periodontitis. The course also introduces students to the basic concepts of preventing dental and oral diseases.
A1533302 Fixed prosthodontics 2 4 This course aims to provide students with the skills necessary to design, manufacture and fit removable partial dentures, some of which are based on remaining teeth, their roots or dental implants. The course also focuses on the principles and techniques used in manufacturing partial removable prostheses to improve oral health, aesthetic appearance, and quality of life.
A1533401 Orthodontic appliances 1 3 The course aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to assist in orthodontic treatment and support the staff. The course focuses on the skills and practical training necessary to make most removable orthodontic devices, through programmed practical training on using orthodontic wires and acrylic to make and repair these devices.
A1531101 Introduction to dentistry and dental terminology 1 This course aims to provide students with a general overview of dentistry and its importance, its relationship to general human health, areas of practice, the skills required to practice dentistry, the challenges of study and practice, and related sciences. The course also provides comprehensive knowledge about medical terminology in general and dental terminology related to dentistry.
A1534206 Maxillofacial Prosthetics 2 2 This course builds on the knowledge and skills acquired in Maxillofacial prosthetics I, providing students with a deeper understanding of Maxillofacial prosthetics and covering advanced topics in this field. The student learns how to make external maxillofacial prosthetics which includes manufacturing the eye, external ear, nose and fingers from silicone and coloring them to match the color of the patient?s skin.
A1533304 Cosmetic Prosthetics 2 2 The goal of this course is to cover advanced topics related to the use of digital technologies and software in designing and making porcelain restorations without metal to improve accuracy, efficiency, and the desired aesthetic results, which will reflect positively on the practice of dentistry
A1533505 Applications of bioprinting in medical fields 3 This course is designed to introduce students to the principles of the evolving field of bioprinting. The course focuses on applications of bioprinting in the field of dental technology.


Complementary Requirement - 9 Credit Hours:



Compulsory Courses - 9 Credit Hours

Course Code Course Name Credit hours Description
A0161200 Remedial English Language 3 Grammar: auxiliary verbs, tenses (past, present, future) Vocabulary: friendship, communication, IT, TV shows, media, houses, places description, compound nouns, free time activities, books and movies description, food, dinning out. Variety of skills: paragraph writing, verifying formal and informal letters, writing unofficial emails, ways of using punctuation, upper case letters and conjunctions, outlining main ideas and details, inferring conclusions and impeded meanings, determining author?s perspectives, presentations, argumentation and persuasion, agreeing and disagreeing expressions, making comparisons, narrating events, expressing opinions, making official phone calls, ordering food, correct pronunciation.
A0331700 Remedial Computer Skills 3 Introduction to basic computer hardware and software; copyrights; Windows operating system; Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Power point, Access; Introduction to Internet.
A0161100 Remedial Arabic Language 3 Language level and definition, speaking and comprehension texts, syntax exercises, Nominal Sentence, safe feminine plural, safe masculine plural, singularity, auxiliaries, duality, numbers, subordinates, punctuations, morphological exercise, dictation issues, Nunnation.

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