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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.
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)
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
A0110281 Society Health 3


Faculty Requirement - 24 Credit Hours:



Compulsory Courses - 24 Credit Hours

Course Code Course Name Credit hours Description
A1531606 Head and Neck Anatomy for allied dental sciences 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.
A0110111 General Physics 1 3 تتناول هذه المادة موضوعات الموجات الصوتية، والاتزان الحراري ودرجة الحرارة، والتيار الكهربائي وآلية حركة الشحنات في الموصلات، والنشاط الإشعاعي، ونصف العمر، وأنواع التحللات الإشعاعية، وتفاعل الإشعاع مع المادة، ووحدات الإشعاع، والآثار الضارة للإشعاع، والاستخدامات الأخرى للإشعاع، بالإضافة إلى طرق الكشف عن الإشعاع وقياسه . كما تقدم المادة استخدام أدوات الذكاء الاصطناعي لتعزيز الفهم المفاهيمي والتحليل وحل المشكلات في الفيزياء . وتدعم هذه المادة أهداف التنمية المستدامة الآتية : الهدف 4 والهدف 7 والهدف 9.
A0110381 Ethics in Applied Medical Careers 1
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.
A1511507 First aid 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.
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.
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.
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.


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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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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