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    The Legacy of Islamic Civilization

    Bibliotheca Alexandrina via edX

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    Overview

    Learn about Muslim civilization and its valuable contributions and role in the revival of the Greek Classics.

    This is not a course about Islam or the Islamic civilization, it is a brief overview and a basic introduction to the achievements of Muslim civilization in the fields of physics, biology, mathematics, architecture and astronomy in a concise manner.

    Syllabus

    Unit One: The Emergence of Islam

    • Lesson One - An Introduction to the Emergence of Islam
    • Lesson Two - A Brief Summary of the Major Expansions by the Rashidun and the Umayyads
    • Lesson Three - The Diversity of Muslim Societies

    Unit Two: Islamic Awakening

    • Lesson One - Islam and Science
    • Lesson Two - A Brief Introduction to the Contributions of Muslim Scholars.
    • Lesson Three - An Overview of the History of Science in the Muslim World, Part One
    • Lesson Four - An Overview of the History of Science in the Muslim World, Part Two

    Unit Three: Muslim Scientists

    • Lesson One - Astronomers and Mathematicians: Ibn Al-Haytham and Al-Tusi
    • Lesson Two - Physicians: Ibn Al-Nafis and Ibn Sina
    • Lesson Three - Philosophers: Al-Kindi and Ibn Rushd

    Unit Four: Islamic Architecture Plus an Overview of the Influence of Islamic Civilization

    • Lesson One: Islamic Architecture I
    • Lesson Two: Islamic Architecture II
    • Lesson Three: The Influence of the Islamic Civilization on the West
    • Lesson Four: Areas of Influence

    Taught by

    Shereen El Kabbani and Sarah Nagaty

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