Courses taken by ASU students as part of their Study Plans

At ASU, all undergraduate students must complete two compulsory courses that are integral to their study plan. These courses are designed to equip students with essential knowledge and skills that contribute to the development of sustainable, inclusive, and resilient communities. By integrating these courses into the curriculum, ASU ensures that students are prepared to actively participate in and contribute to the creation of sustainable urban environments.

1. Bahrain Civilization and History – The aim of the module is to highlight the role of the Kingdom of Bahrain in its local, regional and international levels through various historical eras, beginning with the Old Ages through the Islamic era to the modern era. The module demonstrates the Arab and Islamic identity of the Kingdom of Bahrain and the vital role they play politically and culturally.
2. Human Rights – This course deals with the basic principles of human rights in terms of the definition of human rights and its scope and source, focusing on the provisions of the international law of human rights, which include the following international documents:

• Charter of the United Nations,
• The Universal Declaration of Human Rights,
• The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights,
• The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights,
• Convention against Torture and Cruel, Inhumane Punishments,
• Protection Mechanisms and Constitutional Organisation of Public Rights, and
• Freedom in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
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Link to a sample study plan: https://www.asu.edu.bh/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Civil-Engineering-Study-Plan-23-24.pdf

In addition, there are three courses that are provided as elective courses for students to choose to study.

1. Islamic culture – The course deals with the concept of “Culture” in general and the concept of “Islamic Culture” in particular, and other related concepts. Thus, the course studies the characteristics of the Islamic culture, its sources, fields of study, and its role in creating the “Islamic character”. It also deals with the so-called “cultural invasion”, its types, methodologies, and other related issues.
2. Islamic ethics – This course is an Elective University Requirement. It stresses the importance of ethics in Islam and the value Islam gives to ethics in general and work ethics in particular. The course draws general comparisons of the treatment of ethics along different ages in the history of Islam. According to Islam, it offers insights into the possible tools to enhance work ethics
3. Islam and contemporary issues – This course deals with the way Islam deals with contemporary issues such as the phenomenon of fanaticism, determination of the Islamic calendar, alms tax (Zakat) on money and jewelry, democracy and government system, and other scientific and cultural developments.

Link to a sample study plan:  https://www.asu.edu.bh/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Study-Plan-Bachelor-in-Accounting.pdf

Also, the students of the Bachelor in Graphic Design are required to take the course “Arabic Calligraphy.” The course is concerned with studying the types and methods of Arabic Calligraphy and its historical development. The student will gain the ability to write and form letters and words in accordance with configurations that emanate from the concepts of graphic communication.

Link to a study plan:  https://www.asu.edu.bh/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/BGD-EN-Study-Plan-22-23.pdf

Students Graduation Projects:

• Bahr Alulu Garden, Nada Tarek, Link
• The Desert Oasis, Lilyan Abuidrees, Link
• The Views Park, (Next to Bahrain Fort), Batool Khalaf, Link