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College of Applied Professions

Industrial Product Design

Major No
09114
Course credit
76
College
College of Applied Professions
Level
Diploma Programs

Overview

The importance of introducing a specialization in industrial product design is vital in the need for technicians capable of analyzing, modeling and simulating industrial designs to ensure product effectiveness and industrial process efficiency; achieving sustainability of industrial products by providing time and effort savings and increasing environmental considerations in manufacturing. The ability to skillfully interact with various computer programs in industrial product design and product file editing further enhances the graduates’ skills in being able to interact with various industrial fields such as metal, plastic and wood sectors as part of an integral manufacturing cycle that begins with the idea and industrial product design. It also equips graduates with the capability to apply best design standards with an understanding of how to utilize available resources to achieve competitive local and regional industrial products.

 

Objectives

The aim of the program is to equip the student with the scientific, technical and knowledge skills necessary to apply the following requirements:

Outcomes

The program is designed to provide students with opportunities to develop their skills and demonstrate the necessary knowledge in topics related to computer-aided design and also to enhance their technical and artistic skills to qualify them professionally to work as competent professionals in this field. Upon completing the requirements for graduation, it is expected that the student will have the following qualifications:

Career Opportunities for Graduates

 

Academic Plan

متطلبات الكلية الاجبارية Credit hours: 13 Courses: 5
Course No Course Name Credit hours Course Description
2001 Arabic Language 3 The Arabic language course is considered a fundamental requirement for the college of applied professions. The course aims to prepare students to communicate fluently in Arabic in their daily lives and academic work by providing them with basic practical knowledge and skills in Arabic language and its arts that are in line with their needs and knowledge. This will enable them to use it correctly in reading, writing, and speaking, reflecting positively on their performance and increasing their self-confidence and the confidence of others in them. The course includes lessons in grammar, morphology, and basic linguistic rules, as well as listening, speaking, reading, and writing exercises. Additionally, it also includes the study of common vocabulary and phrases in the Arabic language.
2002 English Language 3 The English language course aims to develop the four basic skills of the student, namely: writing, reading comprehension, correct pronunciation, and conversation. As well as focusing on written means of communication between people and different institutions, where the student will practice a set of written and read skills on messages, in addition to getting acquainted with other types of writings such as reports, advertisements, expressions, and other writings. As well as developing basic language grammar, which includes: basic verbs, direct speech, prepositions, the conditional sentence, quoted speech, demand and planning .... It also aims to provide the student with English words and terminology that are related to the student's daily and practical life and related to his direct specialization by providing him with related terms with his advanced courses by providing them from the teachers responsible for them. And writing technical reports in English, in addition to passing through a number of texts that add to the student a set of various meanings and terms.
2017 Physical Education 1 The physical activity course is designed to promote health and fitness and improve students' athletic skills. It includes various concepts and physical activities, including team sports such as soccer and basketball, and individual sports such as running, swimming, weightlifting, and yoga. In addition, the course emphasizes teamwork, collaboration, and challenge. It also focuses on committing to sports ethics and social responsibility, and learning about some of the injuries that can occur on and off the field, their causes, symptoms, and first aid methods.
3219 Entrepreneurship 3 This course aims to develop entrepreneurial skills among young people and prepare them at an academic level, not only to be able to create their own projects in the future, but also to work effectively in small and medium-sized enterprises. Thus, the overall goal of the course on a broader level is to contribute to the creation of an entrepreneurial culture in Palestine. The course is theoretical in nature, but also practical, using student-centered teaching methods to facilitate learning and achievement of goals through daily activities, games, and data interpretation
3350 Digital skills 3 This course courses a set of topics related to the computer science: introduction to computer, hardware structure, numbering system data representation and coding (ASCII, BCD), central processing unit, primary and secondary memory, input unit, output unit
متطلبات البرنامج Credit hours: 14 Courses: 6
Course No Course Name Credit hours Course Description
2006 Engineering drawing 2 The graphic language, graphic instruments and their use, orthogonal drawing and sketching, classification of surfaces and lines, projection of views. Pictorial drawing, oblique and isometric drawing, layout of circles, inclined surfaces and arcs, prediction of third view.
2209 Free Hand Sketching 2 Introducing the student to the Kufi calligraphy and writing in it, the Latin letters and writing in them, using different techniques in artistic works such as: pencil, ink pen, colors, training in perceiving proportions and using the senses in several ways to develop the emotional aspect, teaching the student how to use the pencil and colors in art works, and training him on the use of the senses and the development of the emotional aspect and aesthetic taste. Also, providing the student with different skills and methods in preparing drawings to develop his creativity aspect, developing the ability to express ideas using various expression tools without using engineering tools, increasing the student’s sense of awareness of light, shadow, volumes and the nature of materials .
2253 Aesthetics 3 The course aims to introduce the student to the artistic foundations of the artwork and how to deal with them, by studying the relationship between aesthetics and art throughout the ages, the most important theories of aesthetics, criticism, social, scientific, and educational motives and goals that led to the emergence of aesthetics, and studying the unique features of the artwork and its relationship to human activities, meanings, rules, and values of aesthetics, and the Islamic religion and its evaluation of art throughout different Islamic schools and ages.
2275 Principles of Interior Design 3 The course aims to introduce the student to the foundations of design, develop his ability to use different materials and employ them in design, identify design elements, develop a sense of color, provide him with some skills and different methods in using different tools and materials in design work, develop the student's creative ability to design and implement, in addition to providing him the skill In the employment of color in design work.
2588 A brief history of Art 3 This course aims to provide adequate information and artistic concepts about how art emerged in the world and its stages of development, beginning with the ancient stone ages and progressing to the modern era, and to study the arts of painting, sculpture, decoration, architecture, and handicrafts, as well as identifying the importance of art in human life and understanding the reasons that led to its development. It also aims to provide students with information about the technical expertise and skills that artists possessed in the past and present, allowing them to criticize and analyze ancient and modern works of art and distinguish between the beautiful and the ugly, as well as provide them with information about the technical expertise and skills that artists possessed.
2589 Introduction to Eng. Professions 1 This course aims to introduce the student to the concept of engineering and applied arts, and the reciprocal relationship between them and their nature as professions, as well as the evolution of these professions throughout history. The course also discusses the relationship between auxiliary engineering professions, applied professions, technology, and society, and the role and impact of those who work in these professions within their communities. Additionally, the student will learn about the different traditional and modern branches of engineering and applied professions, professional ethics, and what can be added to engineering and technology education plans to develop them.
متطلبات التخصص Credit hours: 44 Courses: 20
Course No Course Name Credit hours Course Description
3230 Editing and photography arts 2 This course aims to provide students with an introduction to the basics of the art of photography and the technical skills required to capture successful images. By the end of this course, students will be able to compare and choose between different types of cameras available in the market and prepare optimal conditions for producing good photographic images within environments and backgrounds that are appropriate for the subject matter. Students will also learn about the different elements that affect the lighting of an image and how to operate these elements to achieve optimal exposure, such as shutter speed, aperture in the camera lens, light sensitivity (ISO), controlling the shooting position, and low-light photography techniques, i.e., controlling color balance in nighttime images.
3231 Ergonomic design 2 The course aims to enhance students' understanding of the fundamental principles of the work environment in design by introducing human anatomy, anthropometry, and modeling techniques to improve safety, productivity, and people's comfort and health. It also covers the challenges posed on efficiency, productivity, comfort, and designing mathematical information, tasks, muscular and anthropometric measurements, workspace design, soft tissue and activity members, back injuries, shifts, skilled labor, mental activity, and regulations in the work environment.
3232 Quality management 2 This course aims to provide students with an introduction to the concepts, principles, methods, and tools used to inspect industrial products, measure their quality, and assess their compliance with targeted quality levels. The course content includes the following: an introduction and basic concepts of quality, fundamentals of statistics and their applications in quality control, control charts and their uses in quality control, inspection and testing plans, process capability, the concept of quality control costs, total quality control, and reliability.
3233 Industrial raw materials technology 3 The course "Materials Technology" aims to provide students with the necessary information about the basic industrial materials used locally, their methods of use, and assembly techniques. After completing this course, students will be able to differentiate materials using scientific and correct methods. This course also requires keeping up with technological developments in manufacturing materials by studying the latest materials and advancements that may affect their current and future use.
3234 Industrial design portfolio 2 This course provides a general overview and introduction to the methods and processes used in the field of industrial design and in product development. The focus is on the design process in developing physical products, and on conceptualizing and conveying design ideas creatively and efficiently. The course also introduces the perspective of environmental and sustainable design in the design process. By the end of the course, students are expected to present a complete portfolio of a specific product for the purpose of showcasing and marketing it.
3235 Carpentry, painting and upholstery workshops 2 This course aims to link technical knowledge with practical application, and to introduce students to hand and power tools in carpentry and hand tools in upholstery, and how to use them effectively and correctly. Students will also learn about the materials used in carpentry and upholstery, and understand the principles and techniques of carpentry to become capable of executing some basic skills as a foundation, and preparing them to face more difficult exercises. Additionally, students will learn about the fundamentals of occupational safety to protect themselves and others from hazards, and how to maintain various tools and materials to prevent damage. The course will also foster teamwork through collaborative exercises.
3236 Creative thinking and innovation 2 This course aims to provide students with a deep understanding of the principles and processes of design thinking, and how to apply its methodology and tools to generate creative ideas and employ these methodologies to build practical and applicable work strategies. It also introduces students to the five stages of the design thinking process and its benefits and framework. Through this interactive approach, students will learn a different approach to solving strategic problems, enabling them to design innovative products in a practical way
3237 Resin design and crafts 2 In this course, students will explore how to work with epoxy resins, as well as how to pour solid objects and encapsulate objects in clear resin. The course will cover different types of mold-making, including one-piece block molds and two-part molds. Students will also learn about traditional and contemporary crafts and produce functional and decorative art objects. They will explore tools and techniques used by many cultures, especially local and regional artisans.
3238 Design for sustainability 3 The course aims to provide students with the necessary knowledge in practical applications of environmental standards, classification of ecological systems components, available environmental opportunities, and the relationship between natural resources and development. Additionally, it aims to teach students how to evaluate the environmental impact of products and its relationship with sustainable development, taking into consideration the increasing need for sustainable factors and their effects on engineering practices, especially in the industrial environment. The course will focus on presenting two specific methodologies: life cycle assessment and circular economy and recycling. The life cycle assessment methodology is a strict quantitative approach for evaluating the environmental impact, which evaluates the product's effects throughout its life cycle. It has been successfully used in several industries such as packaging, manufacturing, and others.
3239 Field training 1 2 The training aims to provide students with sufficient professional skills and competencies based on practical application to be qualified to enter the job market or continue their studies, and to face the requirements of life and adapt to industrial variables. The field training for the student at work sites during their studies is a requirement sought by the parties concerned with preparing the basic field skills for the student, which is a fundamental requirement of the technical skills required by the job market.
3240 Occupational Safety and Health Administration 2 This course covers potential hazards in factories and workshops, safety rules in workshops, laboratories, and industrial facilities, protective clothing and equipment and how to use them, describing a safe work climate, transporting hazardous materials, electrical hazards and how to prevent them, handling industrial materials, safety procedures, and how to deal with accidents.
3241 Computerized design laboratory 2 The course includes enabling the student to work with specialized computer-aided design programs, and the student acquires the skill of 2D design after completing the course. In addition to that, the course introduces the student to the basic information and concepts related to computer-aided manufacturing (CAM), and it enables the student to read the coding system of machines, as well as to write commands on computer numerical control (CNC) machines.
3242 Field training 2 2 Training students on specific skills related to their specialization within university laboratories, as well as through practical training in collaboration with local industries, institutions, and local authorities, under the supervision and monitoring of the faculty.
3243 Computer modeling laboratory 2 Designing an advanced product using 3D modeling technology. Measuring the impact of designs that focus on materials, manufacturing, product use, and disposal. Project-based learning that includes design intent, material selection, and advanced manufacturing techniques. Practical exercises for designing, developing, and manufacturing products. Understanding how to design 3D models. Applying manufacturing techniques and developing products. Successful modeling. Methodologies and topologies for exporting to printing, tolerance measurement, and manufacturing techniques. Simulating a complete product development cycle in a team-based culminating plan.
3244 Calculating quantities and specifications 3 This course introduces students to the process of cost estimation in industries. Students learn how to estimate the cost of materials, labor, and other expenses for industrial products. They will experience and see how ideas move from paper and print (work documents and specifications) to product manufacturing. Students will become estimators, lead interactive discussions, play roles, and become fully immersed in a cost estimation environment. Students will learn specific aspects of estimation, including quantity surveying, labor and material costs, and final pricing. Students will have the opportunity to work in cost estimating teams and develop original and specialized proposals to apply their newly acquired skills.
3245 Industrial Arts 3 This course provides students with the technical fundamentals of problem solving in manufacturing fields. It includes hands-on activities and practical experiences in using hand tools, materials, basic power and test equipment. Students will be introduced to basic skills in engineering, drafting, and formulation, and will be able to apply design, construction, and participation in student activities to participate in a constantly changing technological community. The course also includes the fundamentals of carpentry and material processing. Students will learn how to operate most basic hand tools as well as some woodworking shop tools. Students will gain confidence in measurement and improve their math skills in measurement and manufacturing.
3246 Computerized turning and fabrication laboratory 2 The course aims to provide students with the basic concepts of computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM) and its fundamental mathematical principles. The topics covered include computer-aided design and manufacturing, engineering modeling, modeling, partial programming, basics of CNC, data exchange, as well as CAD standards. The course teaches the art of making products or services look attractive in the printing and packaging graphics course. Everyone loves to buy goods that are pleasing to the eye. In today's fiercely competitive era, to attract the largest number of consumers, it is essential to make the product look stylish with captivating graphics and win the largest number of likes. Therefore, the course aims to teach students how to create brand images using graphics and other technical tools/software. The course helps to understand the importance of packaging as a branding tool to make it known to the general public, even without seeing its name.
3247 Printing and packaging arts 2 The course teaches the art of making products or services look attractive in the printing and packaging graphics course. Everyone loves to buy goods that are pleasing to the eye. In today's fiercely competitive era, to attract the largest number of consumers, it is essential to make the product look stylish with captivating graphics and win the largest number of likes. Therefore, the course aims to teach students how to create brand images using graphics and other technical tools/software. The course helps to understand the importance of packaging as a branding tool to make it known to the general public, even without seeing its name.
3248 Standard Specifications for Industrial Materials 2 The course aims to provide students with information on material selection criteria and specifications in practical applications, as well as their structure, microstructure, and types of engineering materials, including metals, ceramics, polymers, composite materials, and their uses in industrial applications, corrosion resistance, magnetic, electrical and electronic applications, medical implants, and prosthetic limbs
3249 Graduation Project 2 The goal of the graduation project as a requirement for graduating students is to provide them with an academic opportunity to deepen their understanding of one or more aspects of their specialization and attempt to make a constructive scientific contribution, relying on their academic achievement, self-abilities, and the university's resources such as libraries, laboratories, workshops, teaching staff, and others.
متطلبات التخصص الاختياري Credit hours: 3 Courses: 2
Course No Course Name Credit hours Course Description
2003 Studies in Arabic & Islamic Thought 3 This Course include Definition of Islamic thought, and merits, and its characteristics, and the campaign thought, and sources of thought, Arab and Islamic worlds, belief, worship, and ethics, Islamic regimes, Arab and Islamic civilization: its achievements.
2999 Anti - Corruption "Challenges & Solutions" 3 This course provides an in-depth knowledge of the concept of corruption globally and locally, and the complex forms it manifests in both formal and informal institutions alike. The course also discusses the most important factors that increase the likelihood of corruption emerging and spreading, whether those related to the structural organization of state institutions, or the political and social complexities that affect the work of these institutions and weaken their ability to combat this phenomenon. The course also deals with the most important strategic plans and the internationally recognized approaches to combating corruption. Learn about the national anti-corruption strategy

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