Academic Programs Booklet
2025
College of Health and Sport Sciences
Prepared By: VP For Academic Programs and Graduate Studies Office
College of Health and Sport Sciences
B.Sc. in Pharmacy - 2025
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy University
Major Elective Requirement
Program Components 4% 8%
Course Type CRD
College
University Requirement (UR) 11 Requirement
14%
College Requirement (CR) 20
Major Support Requirement (MSR) 12 Major Support
Requirement
Major Requirement (MR)* 97 Major 8%
1 Requirement
Major Elective (ME) 6 66%
Total Credit (CRD) 146
* Including Clinical Training (20 CRD).
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Student should select two courses from Major Elective (ME)
List.
Teaching Language: English
Detailed Study Plan
Year 1 - Semester 1
Course Contact Hours Course Pre- Major
Course Title Crdt
Code Lec Lab Clinical Type requisite GPA
PHAM 140 Pharmaceutics I 5 4 2 0 MR ------ Yes
LFS 118 Anatomy and Physiology I 4 3 2 0 CR ------ No
ENG 115 English for Healthcare Professionals I 3 2 2 0 CR ------ No
Fundamentals of Sociology and
SBS 316 3 3 0 0 MSR ------ No
Psychology
ISLM 101 Islamic Culture 3 3 0 0 UR ------ No
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Year 1 - Semester 2
Course Contact Hours Course Pre- Major
Course Title Crdt
Code Lec Lab Clinical Type requisite GPA
PHAM 210 Pharmaceutics II 4 3 2 0 MR PHAM 140 Yes
PHAM 212 Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry 3 3 0 0 MR ------ Yes
ENG 125 English for Healthcare Professionals II 3 2 2 0 CR ENG 115 No
LFS 128 Anatomy and Physiology II 4 3 2 0 MSR LFS 118 No
ARAB 110 Arabic Language Skills 3 3 0 0 UR ------ No
HRLC 107 Human Rights 2 2 0 0 UR ------- No
Year 2 - Semester 1
Course Contact Hours Course Pre- Major
Course Title Crdt
Code Lec Lab Clinical Type requisite GPA
PHAM 220 Pharmacology I 5 4 2 0 MR LFS 128 Yes
LFS 128
LFS 227 Pathophysiology 4 4 0 0 CR No
PHAM 226 Inorganic Pharmaceutical Chemistry 2 2 0 0 MR ------ Yes
LFS 217 Microbiology 3 2 2 0 CR ------ No
MLS 205 Biochemistry 2 2 0 0 MSR PHAM 212 No
PHAM 312 Pharmacy Practice 3 3 0 0 MR PHAM210 Yes
Year 2 - Semester 2
Course Contact Hours Course Pre- Major
Course Title Crdt
Code Lec Lab Clinical Type requisite GPA
PHAM 310 Pharmacology II 4 4 0 0 MR PHAM 220 Yes
PHAM 228 Medicinal Chemistry 5 4 2 0 MR PHAM 212 Yes
PHAM 314 Law, Ethics and Professionalism 2 2 0 0 MR PHAM 220 Yes
PHAM 318 Pharmacokinetics 2 2 0 0 MR PHAM 210 & Yes
PHAM 220
PH 222 Biostatistics 3 2 2 0 CR ------ No
HIST 122 Modern History of Bahrain and 3 3 0 0 UR ------ No
Citizenship
2
Year 3 - Semester 1
Course Crdt Contact Hours Course Pre- Major
Course Title
Code Lec Lab Clinical Type requisite GPA
PHAM 310 &
PHAM 320 Pharmacology III 4 4 0 0 MR Yes
LFS 217
PHAM 310 &
PHAM 322 Pharmacotherapy I 4 3 2 0 MR Yes
LFS 227
PHAM 220 & Yes
PHAM 324 Pharmacy Practicum I 4 0 0 12 MR PHAM 312 &
PHAM 314
PHAM 326 Natural Health Products 3 3 0 0 MR LFS 227 Yes
PHAM 210 &
PHAM 328 Pharmaceutical Analysis 4 3 2 0 MR Yes
PHAM 220
Year 3 - Semester 2
Course Contact Hours Course Pre- Major
Course Title Crdt
Code Lec Lab Clinical Type requisite GPA
PHAM 410 Pharmaceutical Technology 3 3 0 0 MR PHAM 328 Yes
PHAM 320 & Yes
PHAM 412 Pharmacotherapy II 4 3 2 0 MR PHAM 322
PHAM 324 Yes
PHAM 414 Pharmacy Practicum II 4 0 0 12 MR
LFS 227 and
PHAM 416 Non-Prescription Drugs 4 4 0 0 MR Co-requisite Yes
PHAM 414
PHAM 420 Toxicology 3 3 0 0 MR PHAM 320 Yes
Year 4 - Semester 1
Course Contact Hours Course Pre- Major
Course Title Crdt
Code Lec Lab Clinical Type requisite GPA
PHAM 320 &
PHAM 422 Pharmacotherapy III 4 3 2 0 MR Yes
PHAM 322
PHAM 412 &
PHAM 424 Pharmacy Practicum III 4 0 0 12 MR Yes
PHAM 414
PHAM 44X Major Elective (I) 3 3 0 0 ME ------ Yes
PH 222 &
PHAM 411 Evidence-Based Pharmacy Research 3 3 0 0 MR Yes
PHAM 412
Leadership and Management in
HCA 301 3 3 0 0 MSR ------ No
Healthcare Setting
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Year 4 - Semester 2
Course Contact Hours Course Pre- Major
Course Title Crdt
Code Lec Lab Clinical Type requisite GPA
PHAM 411 &
PHAM 428 Senior Research Project 3 0 9 0 MR Yes
Co-requisite
PHAM 432
PHAM 422 &
PHAM 432 Pharmacy Field Practice 8 0 0 24 MR PHAM 424 Yes
PHAM 44X Major Elective (II) 3 3 0 0 ME ------ Yes
PHAM 440 Pharmacoeconomics 3 3 0 0 MR PHAM 322 Yes
Major Elective Courses
Course Contact Hours Course Pre- Major
Course Title Crdt
Code Lec Lab Clinical Type requisite GPA
PHAM 441 Pharmacoepidemiology and 3 3 0 0 ME PHAM 312 & Yes
Pharmacovigilance PHAM 322
Cosmetics Science PHAM 210
PHAM 448 3 3 0 0 ME Yes
&PHAM 322
PHAM 220 &
PHAM 443 Molecular Biology and 3 3 0 0 ME Yes
PHAM 322
Pharmacogenomics
Business for Pharmacy
PHAM 449 3 3 0 0 ME PHAM 314 & Yes
HCA 301 &
PHAM 322
PHAM 220 &
PHAM 446 Nutraceuticals 3 3 0 0 ME Yes
PHAM 322
PHAM 447 Sports Pharmacy 3 3 0 0 ME PHAM 220 & Yes
PHAM 322
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Course Code: PHAM140 Course Title: Pharmaceutics I
This course introduces students to the principles of designing pharmaceutical
dosage forms. The course emphasizes aspects of basic computational skills needed
Course to perform pharmaceutical and clinical calculations. Additionally, reading and
Description: interpreting prescriptions is one of the prime focuses of this course. Furthermore,
students apply formulation concepts and techniques to compound and dispense
liquid dosage forms.
Course Code: PHAM210 Course Title: Pharmaceutics II
This course is a continuation of Pharmaceutics I, with an emphasis on the
formulation and dispensing of solid, semi-solid, and sterile dosage forms. Students
Course are familiarized with the compounding skills needed to prepare these dosage
Description: forms. Additionally, students are introduced to the basic principles of radioactivity
and use of contrast media. Safe dispensing of radiopharmaceutical products is also
emphasized.
Course Code: PHAM212 Course Title: Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry
This course provides an exploration of the fundamental principles of organic
chemistry for pharmaceutical applications. Students study heterocyclic
compounds, stereochemistry, carbohydrate, amino acids and peptide chemistry
Course emphasizing their importance in drug design and biological activity. The course
Description: also covers the use of spectroscopy for structure elucidation. Students develop a
comprehensive understanding of the chemical principles that underpin
pharmaceutical science.
Course Code: PHAM220 Course Title: Pharmacology I
In this course students recognize and apply the basic pharmacological principles
governing interactions of medications with biological systems. Students also
Course explore the mechanisms of action, pharmacological effects and therapeutic
Description: indications of drugs acting on the Cardiovascular and Autonomic nervous systems.
Emphasis is placed on adverse drug reactions, interactions and patient counseling
on the safe and effective use of these drugs.
Course Code: PHAM228 Course Title: Medicinal Chemistry
This course introduces students to the basic concepts of drug design, through
Course identifying different bonding interactions with various receptors. Students also
Description: develop a better understanding of drug action of selected classes of drugs at the
molecular level through the application of computer aided drug design.
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Course Code: PHAM226 Course Title: Inorganic Pharmaceutical Chemistry
This course provides students with an overview of inorganic compounds with
pharmaceutical applications.. Students explore the physiological roles and
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therapeutic importance of electrolytes and selected inorganic compounds.
Description:
Students are also introduced to various types of inorganic impurities found in
pharmaceutical formulations.
Course Code: PHAM310 Course Title: Pharmacology II
This course is an extension of Pharmacology I, covering pharmacological aspects of
drugs used in inflammatory and immune disorders as well as drugs acting on the
Course gastrointestinal tract and the central nervous system. Students explore the
Description: mechanisms of action, pharmacological effects and therapeutic indications of
these drug classes. Emphasis is placed on adverse drug reactions, interactions and
patient counseling on the safe and effective use of these drugs.
Course Code: PHAM312 Course Title: Pharmacy Practice
This course acquaints students with the standards and processes of pharmacy
practice within hospitals and community pharmacies. Students explore facilities,
Course
personnel, drug distribution, infection control, and safety measures within these
Description:
settings. In addition, the role of the pharmacist in ensuring drug safety and
efficacy is highlighted.
Course Code: PHAM314 Course Title: Law, Ethics and Professionalism
This course prepares students to become professional pharmacists following
ethical and professional guidelines as applied to the Kingdom of Bahrain. Students
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are introduced to local and international laws governing pharmacy practice. Focus
Description:
is placed on ethical and professional concepts and their application to the
profession.
Course Code: PHAM318 Course Title: Pharmacokinetics
This course introduces students to the basic concepts of drug absorption,
distribution, metabolism, and elimination, with an emphasis on applying these
Course concepts to optimize dosage regimens. Students apply pharmacokinetic model
Description: systems to develop clinically appropriate dosage plans. Additionally, the course
provides a comprehensive understanding of drug dynamics and individualized
dosage strategies.
Course Code: PHAM320 Course Title: Pharmacology III
In this concluding course of Pharmacology, emphasis is placed on the
chemotherapy of infectious diseases. The application of pharmacological
principles to drugs for endocrine disorders as well as anticancer drugs,
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vaccinations and immunosuppressants is covered. Students explore the
Description:
mechanisms of action, pharmacological effects and therapeutic indications of
these drug classes focusing on adverse drug reactions, interactions and patient
counseling on the safe and effective use of these drugs.
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Course Code: PHAM322 Course Title: Pharmacotherapy I
This course introduces students to the principles of disease pharmacotherapy,
emphasizing the role of laboratory data and drug pharmacokinetics in clinical
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practice. It focuses specifically on the pharmacotherapy of cardiovascular
Description:
diseases, providing students with the skills to evaluate, recommend, counsel, and
monitor individualized patient treatment plans.
Course Code: PHAM324 Course Title: Pharmacy Practicum I
This course enables students to put their pharmaceutical knowledge and skills into
practice. Students are oriented to the in-site procedures followed on a daily basis
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within primary care pharmacies. Opportunities for hands-on experience in various
Description:
aspects of pharmacy practice including pre-packaging, dispensing and
compounding are provided.
Course Code: PHAM326 Course Title: Natural Health Products
This course introduces students to the utilization and importance of various
natural health products among the alternative systems of therapy. Students are
familiarized with the chemical constituents and physiological effects of commonly
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used herbal products. General application of the safety and efficacy of commonly
Description:
used natural health products is also discussed with special emphasis on herb-drug
interactions.
Course Code: PHAM328 Course Title: Pharmaceutical Analysis
This course introduces students to the principles and applications of commonly
used analytical methods, essential for ensuring quality of drugs. Students gain
Course
hands-on experience in a variety of analytical techniques including spectroscopy,
Description:
chromatography, electrophoresis, titrimetric and extraction methods that are
used in drug analysis.
Course Code: PHAM410 Course Title: Pharmaceutical Technology
This course focuses on the various equipment and technologies used in the
manufacture of different dosage forms and novel drug delivery systems. Students
Course
are introduced to the formulation of different biopharmaceutical products
Description:
together with the general application of fermentation technology to manufacture
antibiotics, vitamins, and vaccines.
Course Code: PHAM412 Course Title: Pharmacotherapy II
In this course students explore the pharmacotherapy of diseases affecting the
respiratory and the gastrointestinal systems in addition to infectious diseases and
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the application of supplements and vitamins. Students develop skills in patient
Description:
assessment and disease state management to evaluate, recommend, counsel and
monitor individualized pharmacotherapy for patients.
Course Code: PHAM411 Course Title: Evidence Based Pharmacy Research
This course enables students to develop their research knowledge through
Course exploring various types of research methods, sampling techniques and data
Description: collection. Students critically appraise different types of published literature and
apply their skills in developing their research proposal.
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Course Code: PHAM432 Course Title: Pharmacy Field Practice
This course builds upon students' past training experiences in various pharmacy
settings. The course emphasizes communication skills, professionalism, and ethical
Course practice. Students develop professional judgment and skills through participation
Description: in all duties expected of a pharmacist under minimal supervision. This
comprehensive training enables students to practice their future roles in the real
world.
Course Code: PHAM414 Course Title: Pharmacy Practicum II
In this course, students practice within a community pharmacy setting. Students
apply their knowledge of non-prescription medications to assist a diversity of
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patients in selecting medications and devices. Furthermore, students will explore
Description:
areas unique to community pharmacy practice, such as sales, inventory and
insurance.
Course Code: PHAM416 Course Title: Non-Prescription Drugs
This course prepares students for dispensing non-prescription medications and
Course medical devices in community pharmacy practice. Emphasis is placed on the
Description: pharmacists’ role in patient consultation, assessment and guidance in managing
self-limiting conditions.
Course Code: PHAM420 Course Title: Toxicology
This course introduces students to key concepts and principles of
toxicology. Sources, routes of exposure and mechanisms of harm caused by
Course various poisons are discussed. Emphasis is placed on the general and poison-
Description: specific management of an intoxicated victim. Students also explore the scope of
practice in clinical and forensic toxicology, gaining insight into the application of
toxicological knowledge in real-world settings.
Course Code: PHAM422 Course Title: Pharmacotherapy III
This course explores the pharmacotherapy of endocrine, renal, bone and
Course rheumatic, neurological and psychiatric disorders. Students develop skills in
Description: patient assessment and disease state management to evaluate, recommend,
counsel and monitor individualized pharmacotherapy for patients.
Course Code: PHAM424 Course Title: Pharmacy Practicum III
In this course students develop clinical practice skills through patient case studies
Course and cultivate insights into effective patient care. It focuses on patient-centered
Description: pharmacy practice, training students to provide pharmaceutical care to inpatients
across various hospitals.
Course Code: PHAM428 Course Title: Senior Research Project
This course integrates skills and knowledge, enabling students to execute a
Course comprehensive supervised research project in pharmacy. Students utilize their
Description: research skills and develop critical thinking and problem-solving abilities by
engaging with their research team.
Course Code: PHAM440 Course Title: Pharmacoeconomics
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of pharmacoeconomics.
Emphasis on the various types of pharmacoeconomic analysis, especially analyses
Course
of cost-benefit, cost-effectiveness, cost-utility, cost-minimization, and health-
Description:
related quality-of-life. Furthermore, students develop skills in reviewing and
critiquing pharmacoeconomic studies.
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Pharmacoepidemiology and
Course Code: PHAM441 Course Title:
Pharmacovigilance
This course introduces students to the basic concepts of pharmacoepidemiology
and pharmacovigilance. It also relates the various pharmacological concepts of
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adverse drug reactions to individuals' and populations' health-related issues. In
Description:
addition, students study the application of pharmacoepidemiologic principles and
methods to practical drug issues.
Course Code: PHAM448 Course Title: Cosmetics Science
This course introduces students to the fundamental principles of skin, nail, hair,
Course eye, and oral care products, highlighting their safe and effective use. Students
Description: explore the different ingredients commonly used in formulating and designing
cosmetic products, gaining insight into their roles and benefits.
Course Code: PHAM443 Course Title: Molecular Biology and Pharmacogenomics
This course introduces students to molecular biology and genetics exploring how
DNA, RNA and protein structures fulfill their various biological roles. Students
Course
explore techniques of molecular biology and their application in pharmacy and
Description:
research. Additionally, the course covers pharmacogenomics in regard to how
genetic variations affect the safety and efficacy of medicines.
Course Code: PHAM449 Course Title: Business for Pharmacy
In this course students learn business skills necessary to manage either a
community or hospital pharmacy. The course focuses on specific topics essential
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to business administration; purchasing, finance/accounting, human resource,
Description:
marketing, inventory control and general management as applied to pharmacy
and health care.
Course Code: PHAM446 Course Title: Nutraceuticals
This course explores the role of nutraceuticals and functional foods in disease
prevention and health promotion. Students learn about the mechanism of action
of bioactive compounds in the management and prevention of disease as well as
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their bioavailability, and safety. The course covers the scientific evidence behind
Description:
health claims on nutraceuticals and functional foods and the regulatory
frameworks guiding their use. Students also engage in evaluating product
formulation and the ethical considerations of marketing these products.
Course Code: PHAM447 Course Title: Sports Pharmacy
This course explores the role of pharmacy in sports, focusing on medications,
performance-enhancing drugs and the ethical, legal and health implications
Course related to their use. Students learn how drugs affect athletic performance, rules
Description: around drug use in sports and issues surrounding doping practices. This course
aims to prepare students to handle the challenges faced in sports pharmacy.
Course Code: LFS118 Course Title: Anatomy and Physiology I
The course covers the organization of the human body structure and function of
Course cells, tissues, and organs. It also includes the gross and microscopic anatomy and
Description: physiology of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, blood, cardiovascular and
lymphatic systems.
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Course Code: LFS128 Course Title: Anatomy and Physiology II
The course covers gross and microscopic anatomy and physiology of the nervous,
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special senses, endocrine, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive
Description:
systems.
Course Code: ENG115 Course Title: English for Healthcare Professionals I
Develop the language skills of reading, listening, speaking, and writing,
emphasizing the language needs of healthcare professionals. Examine verbal and
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non-verbal communication skills, extracting ideas, paraphrasing, writing using the
Description:
APA style and guidelines, and writing assessment reports. Comprehend the
medical terminologies, prefixes, suffixes, and word roots.
Course Code: ENG125 Course Title: English for Healthcare Professionals II
Apply the language and communication skills of reading, listening, speaking, and
Course writing at a higher level. Adopt critical reading skills, inferential comprehension,
Description: analytical report writing, and a research essay based on medical terminologies and
the APA style and guidelines.
Course Code: SBS316 Course Title: Fundamentals of Sociology and Psychology
The course will familiarize students with the basic concepts and theories in
Sociology and Psychology that will enable the allied health graduate to recognize
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the various societal forces and aspects of human behavior that control human
Description:
interactions. It will facilitate the graduate to develop a holistic perception of
health care needs and services
Course Code: MLS205 Course Title: Biochemistry
Students are familiarized with the basic concepts associated with understanding
the metabolism of the three important biomolecules viz. carbohydrates, lipids and
Course proteins and their regulation. Students are also exposed to the pathways for
Description: synthesis of prostaglandins, thromboxanes and leukotrienes which will serve as a
foundation for understanding basic biochemical processes and mechanism of
action of various steroidal and non-steroidal anti inflammatory drugs.
Course Code: PH 222 Course Title: Biostatistics
This course examines the core concepts, principles, and techniques of biostatistics
relevant to health sciences. Students will apply descriptive and inferential
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statistical methods necessary for designing, analysing, and interpreting research
Description:
data using statistical software, enabling them to make informed decisions based
on statistical evidence.
Leadership and Management in Healthcare
Course Code: HCA301 Course Title:
Settings
Recognise management functions and leadership principles and their application
in health care organisations. Apply the principles of organisational theory and
Course behavioural aspects of management across a variety of healthcare settings.
Description: Demonstrate the knowledge, skills and attributes required for effective leadership,
decision-making, motivation, team members, managing stress and time, planning
and organisation at the workplace.
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Course Code: LFS217 Course Title: Microbiology
You will be introduced to the basic concepts of microbiology with special emphasis
on microbial ecology, epidemiology, and pathogenesis of infectious diseases. As
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health care professionals, you will be equipped to apply the concepts of microbial
Description:
growth control in preventing the spread of infections in your daily life and in your
professional field.
Course Code: LFS227 Course Title: Pathophysiology
Discuss the pathogenesis, complications, and diagnostic measures related to
diseases affecting various body systems. Utilize critical thinking skills in analyzing
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the underlying pathophysiological changes, identifying the abnormal findings and
Description:
their clinical significance of different health conditions while exploring their
therapeutic management.
Course Code: HIST122 Course Title: Modern History of Bahrain and Citizenship
عش ميالدي،الجذور التاريخية حت القرن الثامن ر
الشخصية المكانية للبحرين ،مخترص تاري خ البحرين ى
عش الميالدي ،الدولة الحديثة وتطور الحياة الدستورية لتكوين الهوية الوطنية للبحرين منذ القرن الثامن ر
Course
واإلسالم يف هوية البحرين ،القيم األساسية لمجتمع البحرين وحقوق المواطنة
ي العرب
ي يف البحرين ،البعد
Description:
(القانونية والسياسية والمدنية واالقتصادية) ،المسؤوليات والواجبات والمشاركة المجتمعية ،التطور
االقتصادي والتنمية يف البحرين ،العالقات الخليجية والعربية والدولية للبحرين.
Course Code: ISLM101 Course Title: Islamic Culture
دراسة لمفهوم الثقافة اإلسالمية ،وبيان مصادرها من القرآن والسنة واالجتهاد ،وبيان أهم ركائزها من
Course التكتالعقيدة والعبادة واألخالق ،وأهم النظم اإلسالمية ،كالنظام االجتماع واالقتصادي والسياس ،مع ى
ي ي
Description: عىل موقف الثقافة اإلسالمية من أهم قضايا العرص مثل :قضية اإلرهاب والتطرف ،وقضية الحوار.
Course Code: ARAB110 Course Title: Arabic Language Skills
ً ّ ً ً ً ً ّ ّ ّ
وداللة ،ومعالجة أساليبها قراءة وتذوقا ،ونقدا،
صياغة ،وتركيب ّا ،ومعجماِ ، العربية، أساسيات اللغة دراسة
Course ّ ّ ّ ِّ ّ
مختلف األجناس األدبية
ِ تتناول نصوص خالل من ة، ي عبت والت ة الليالد وقيمها ة الجمالي خصائصها وبيان
Description: شعرا ر ً
ً
ونتا.
Course Code: HRLC107 Course Title: Human Rights
دراسة ماهية حقوق اإلنسان ومصادرها الدولية والوطنية ،وأنواع الحقوق المحمية :المدنية والسياسية
Course واالقتصادية واالجتماعية والثقافية وتطبيقاتها يف مملكة البحرين ،باإلضافة إىل دراسة آليات مراقبة حقوق
Description: اإلنسان الدولية والوطنية ويتضمن المقرر إنجازات مملكة البحرين يف مجال حقوق اإلنسان من خالل بيان
وتعريف الطلبة بأجهزتها الحقوقية
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