COURSE DESCRIPTION

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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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 - 22 Credit Hours:

Compulsory Courses - 22 Credit Hours

Course Code	Course Name	Credit hours	Description
A1162200	Physiology (1)	2
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. "
A1163605	Ethics in applied medical careers	1
A1161109	Medical terminology	1
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.
A0331702	Computer Skills (Health)	3
A1162606	Scientific research methods and biostatistics	3
A1162109	Pathology	3
A1161105	Anatomy and Histology	3

Major Requirement - 75 Credit Hours:

Compulsory Courses - 75 Credit Hours

Course Code	Course Name	Credit hours	Description
A1132204	Ophthalmic Lenses & Dispensing Lab (2)	2	"Practical applications on lenses design; lens decentration; prismatic effect of cylindrical lenses; specification of lenses and frame sizes; bifocal and progressive lenses.
A1134502	Low Vision & Vision Rehabilitation Lab	1	"Introduction; basic optical concepts; use of magnifying systems and imaging technology; use of non-optical low vision devices; clinical skills and techniques for assessment and management; environmental modifications for low vision patients; basics of vision rehabilitation.
A1134301	Optometry Neuro-Science	2	"Introduction to neuroscience; common neurological diseases; ocular neuropathology disorders: etiology, symptoms, signs, diagnosis, treatment.
A1133303	Visual Functions Testing Instruments	2	"Principles of special testing instruments: electrophysiology, visual field testing, color vision testing, binocular vision assessment, corneal topography, fundus photography, fluorescin angiography, optical coherence tomography, tonometry.
A1133201	Contact Lenses (1)	2	Soft lenses design; manufacturing techniques; fitting considerations of soft lenses for optimal physiological function; criteria for patient selection and training; contact lenses care systems. Prerequisite: A1133303 Visual Functions Testing Instruments
A1133204	Contact Lenses Lab (2)	1
A1133203	Contact Lenses Lab (2)	2	"History of rigid gas permeable contact lenses; hard lenses parameters; hard lenses materials; hard lenses design; patient selection criteria; hard lenses fitting; hard lenses care regime; review of keratoconus; review of irregular corneal surface conditions; corneal changes due to lenses wear; special lenses designs.
A1132203	Ophthalmic Lenses & Dispensing (2)	2	"Modern lenses design; prismatic effect of lens decentration; oblique prismatic effect; prismatic effect of cylindrical lenses; specification of lens and frame sizes; lens decentration; bifocal and progressive lenses; lens tints.
A1131101	Introduction to Optometry	1	"Introduction to the history of optometry; characteristics of the profession; legal status and scope of practice; fundamental terminology; basic procedures and concepts.
A1132202	Ophthalmic Lenses & Dispensing Lab (1)	1	"Practical applications on: the choice of lenses materials, forms of lenses, prisms measurement, lens power measurement, frames selection, frames mounting.
A1132302	Optometry Theory & Methods Lab (1)	1	"Students will practice how to perform basic visual examination techniques: case history, visual acuity, pinhole, inter-pupillary distance, penlight examination of the external eye and anterior chamber, pupillary function, binocular vision functions.
A1133202	Contact Lenses Lab (1)	1	"Hygiene in contact lenses handling; measurements selection of soft contact lenses, fitting of soft lenses; criteria for patient selection; patient training on use of contact lenses.
A1133402	Binocular Vision Lab (1)	1
A1132602	Laser Medical Applications	3	Types of lasers; laser-tissue interactions; ablation; photo-thermal processes; photochemical reactions; bio-stimulation and wound healing; interaction mechanisms; laser applications; laser delivery; laser safety. Prerequisite: None
A1132301	Optometry Theory & Methods (1	2	"The course will teach the student how to perform basic visual examination techniques: case history, visual acuity, pinhole test, inter-pupillary distance, penlight examination of the external eye and anterior chamber, pupillary function, binocular vision tests.
A1133301	Optometry Theory & Methods (3)	2	"Normal vision development; visual development for special populations; relation between vision and learning; assessment methods for visual efficiency and visual information processing; treatment methods; introduction to the primary care clinic; emphasizing patient examination: assessment, plan and critical thinking.
A1133401	Binocular Vision (1)	2	"Introduction; review of ocular anatomy and physiology; Strabismus definition; strabismus types; etiology and pathophysiology of strabismus; diagnosis and treatment modalities.
A1134802	Optometry Clinics-Field Training (2)	3	Under the supervision of the optometry department, the students will expand their clinical skills by examining patients with many different problems in hospital clinics dealing with: primary health care, contact lenses, binocular vision, low vision, pediatric optometry, geriatric optometry. Prerequisite: A1134801 Ophthalmic Clinics - Field Training (1)
A1134801	Optometry Clinics-Field Training (1)	3	"Under the supervision of the optometry department, the student will examine patients with many different problems in optometry clinics dealing with: primary health care, primary eye care, contact lenses, spectacle dispensing.
A1133101	Visual Perception	2	"Introduction; physical aspects of vision; physiological aspects of vision; principles of psychophysical measurement; visual detection and discrimination; spatio-temporal resolution; color vision; binocular vision.
A1133307	Occupational Vision	3	Introduction; lighting principles; ergonomics and industrial hygiene; occupational and environmental regulation; protective and preventative principles of ocular injury. Prerequisite: None
A1134402	Binocular Vision (2)	3	"Introduction; review of diseases related to binocular vision anomalies; advanced investigation of binocular vision; advanced assessment techniques; management of a range of binocular vision anomalies within optometric practice.
A1134503	Geriatric Optometry	3	"Introduction; basic concepts of geriatrics medicine; ocular and systemic diseases related to geriatrics; assessment techniques; the role of optometrist in maintaining the independent lifestyles of these special populations.
A1134901	Graduation Project	2	Upon the approval of the head of the department, and under the supervision of an assigned supervisor, the student will conduct a research project in the fields related to optometry, the student will then present the findings in front of the studnets and a research committee. Prerequisite: Passed 90 Credit Hours .
A1133304	Visual Functions Testing Instruments Lab (1)	2	"Practice the use of special testing instruments: visual field testing, color vision testing, corneal topography, fundus photography, optical coherence tomography, tonometry. Corequisite: A1133303 Visual Functions Testing Instruments
A1134501	Low Vision & Vision Rehabilitation	2	"Basic optical concepts; diseases related to low vision; proper usage and prescription of magnifying systems and imaging technology; non-optical low vision devices; introduction to vision rehabilitation.
A1132601	Ocular Pharmacology	2	"Classification and pharmacologic actions of currently employed ophthalmic drugs; clinical utilization of the drugs: indications, contraindications, dosages, and side effects; medications used routinely for the delivery of primary eye care.
A1133306	Ocular Diseases (2)	3	"Introduction; diseases affecting the posterior segment of the eye: pathophysiology, clinical presentations, diagnostic techniques, treatment techniques; systemic diseases related to ocular diseases. Prerequisite: A1133305 Ocular Diseases (1)
A1133302	Optometry Theory & Methods Lab (3)	1	"Review of basic clinical skills; prescription refinement; assessment methods for: visual efficiency, visual information processing; advanced clinical skills; complete visual assessment of patients; introduction to pediatric and geriatric refraction.
A1132201	Ophthalmic Lenses & Dispensing (1)	2	"Basic optical principles; introduction to lenses and lenses materials; lens curvature; surface powers; forms of lenses; prisms characteristics; lens aberrations; frames types; frames mounting.
A1133602	Optometric Business Management	1
A1134401	Pediatric Optometry	3	"Introduction; ocular characteristics of the pediatric population; growth and development of the eye; pediatric vision assessment; diagnosis and management of pediatric eye disorders; vision screening; dyslexia; introduction to child psychology.
A1132101	Ocular Anatomy & Physiology	3	Extensive knowledge about the structure of the human eye and adnexa: anterior segment, the visual pathway, the posterior segment; detailed anatomy and physiology of each structure from theoretical and clinical perspectives; the vascular and nerve supply to various structures of the eye. Prerequisite: A1111101 Anatomy & Histology
A1132102	Ocular Anatomy & Physiology	1	"Basic optical principles; introduction to lenses and lenses materials; lens curvature; surface powers; forms of lenses; prisms characteristics; lens aberrations; frames types; frames mounting.
A1132303	Optometry Theory & Methods (2)	2	"Theoretical aspects of the following tests: Retinoscopy, keratometry, direct ophthalmoscopy, indirect ophthalmoscopy, slit-lamp biomicroscopy techniques, objective refraction, subjective refraction.
A1132304	Optometry Theory & Methods Lab (2)	1	"Students will practice how to perform the following tests: retinoscopy, keratometry, direct ophthalmoscopy, slit-lamp biomicroscopy, objective refraction, subjective refraction.
A1133305	Ocular Diseases (1)	3
A1134704	Public Eye Health	2	Introduction; public needs assessment; health economics; epidemiology; basic biostatistics; international initiatives in public health; patient-optometrist communication skills; the role of eye care professionals in public eye health. Prerequisite: None

Free Ellective - 11 Credit Hours:

Compulsory Courses - 11 Credit Hours

Course Code	Course Name	Credit hours	Description
A0111101	Mathematics (1)	3	Introduction to Calculus; The rate of change of a function; Limits; Derivatives of algebraic functions and their applications; Integration; Application of the definite integral.
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
A0111206	Visual Physics Lab	1	"Refractive error demonstration: emmetropia, ammetropia; practical applications on the use of optical instruments available for the optometrist: trial lens set, retinoscope, ophthalmoscope, lensmeter, keratometer.
A0111204	Optical Physics	2	"Review of math concepts; waves; Maxwell?s equations; wave equation, plane-wave solution and properties; Lorentz oscillator model of optical properties; reflection and refraction, polarization optics; Jones calculus; Fraunhofer diffraction; prisms and lenses.
A0111205	Visual Physics	2	"The eye as an optical instrument; ametropia and emmetropia; the refracting mechanism; the stimulus to accommodation; ocular transmission; visual acuity and visual performance; stray light in the eye; analysis of the retinal stimulus pattern.

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.