Department of Chemistry

At the Department of Chemistry, students have the prospect to learn about the traditional four main fields of chemistry and the corresponding emerging fields. Our undergraduate curriculum delivers to students the basic concepts of chemistry, communication skills, as well as critical and analytical thinking skills, through classroom courses, laboratory courses and research. Our graduate program advances their knowledge regarding the traditional four main fields of chemistry, as well as specialized expertise in their specific areas of interest . The graduate program prepares students for opportunities in areas of education, industry, research (science, environment, health) and presents them as scientifically literate citizens.



The Degrees We Offer
DEGREE YEARS TOTAL CREDITS
BSc in Chemistry Bacc + 3 91 Credits
Teaching Diploma in Chemistry Bacc + 1 after BSc 21 Credits
MSc in Chemistry Bacc + 2 after BSc 30 Credits

Minors We Offer
The Department of Chemistry offers a Minor in Chemistry for students to gain valuable information from our chemistry courses while completing their primary area of study.

DEGREE TOTAL CREDITS
Minor in Chemistry 18 Credits



Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

Program Learning Objectives

The BS program in Chemistry aims at providing students with the following knowledge and skills:

  1. Understand the fundamentals in the various fields in chemistry.

  2. Acquire skills in problem-solving and critical thinking.

  3. Acquire safety, operational and analytical skills required in chemistry laboratories.

  4. Communicate effectively in the chemistry field and develop interpersonal skills.

  5. Be able to join a graduate program in a field of study related to chemistry.

  6. Be able to fit in any related employment opportunity, such as research, industry, teaching and even administration.


Program Learning Outcomes

Upon the successful completion of the BS curriculum in Chemistry, graduates must be able to demonstrate:

  1. Execution of fundamental laboratory experiments, resulting in a scientific report.

  2. Effective communication and defense of scientific information and data.

  3. Overall knowledge in the various fields of chemistry.

  4. Theoretical and experimental application of chemical concepts and instrumentation.

  5. Use of critical thinking in solving chemistry problems/exercises.

  6. Basic knowledge in the fields of Mathematics and Physics.

  7. Acquisition of the required skills for future professional endeavors.



Master of Science in Chemistry

Program Learning Objectives

The MS program in Chemistry aims at furnishing students with the following knowledge and skills:
  1. Acquire advanced knowledge of theories and concepts in significant areas of chemistry.

  2. Acquire specialized knowledge in focused areas related to the thesis project.

  3. Apply fundamentals of research methodologies to interpret scientific data.

  4. Be able to explore new areas of research based on expert literature review.

  5. Be able to communicate knowledge, write a scientific manuscript and defend a thesis.

  6. Be able to join Ph.D. programs or research projects in related fields.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon the successful completion of the MS curriculum in Chemistry, graduates are anticipated to:

  1. Operate specific instruments.

  2. Work safely and independently in a Chemistry Lab.

  3. Carry out a Bibliography search.

  4. Design or modify a procedure.

  5. Analyze and discuss data; draw conclusions and take decision for future work.

  6. Write, present, discuss and defend their project.
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After Graduation
The multidisciplinary nature of any degree in Science provides science graduates with the vital skill of multitasking and the ability to look at life’s problems from various angles. The potential fields such as Forensic Chemistry, Medical Laboratory, Pharmaceutical Research, Food Chemistry, Food Security, Medicinal Chemistry, Water Industry Chemistry, Industrial Hygiene, Education, and Pharmaceutical Research, represent a small fraction of profession s for graduates from our department.

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