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Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
The B.Sc. in Chemistry program provides students with a strong foundation in the traditional branches of chemistry including analytical, organic, inorganic, and physical and biochemistry. The program also emphasizes development of IT and communication skills. Students develop practical skills through laboratory courses utilizing state of the art equipment. An internship placement provides students with training and preparation for the workplace. All students obtain experience in research through a project completed in their final year. Graduates of the program are well prepared to take up positions in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries or pursue further studies at the graduate level. The B.Sc. Chemistry program is accredited by the Canadian Society of Chemistry and the Royal Society of Chemistry.
Program Objectives
- To provide students with a strong foundation in all of the major sub-disciplines of chemistry.
- To train students to use modern lab techniques safely and effectively.
- To develop students’ transferable skills in areas such as communication and teamwork.
- To develop students’ appreciation of the role of chemistry and scientific research in modern life.
- To prepare students for a successful career or further studies in chemistry.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of major concepts, theoretical principles and experimental findings in chemistry.
- Conduct chemistry laboratory experiments and analyze results.
- Retrieve and use chemical information from scientific literature.
- Solve practical and theoretical problems and think critically.
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Work effectively independently and in teams.
- Demonstrate compliance with safety, ethical and professional standards of chemistry.
Degree Requirements
Required Credit Hours : minimum 120 hours
General Education (Req. CH:33) Cluster 1: Skills for the Future (Req. Ch:15)
| Area 1: Innovation and Entrepreneurship (3 hours ) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| GEIE222 | Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| Area 2: English Communication (3 hours ) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ESPU102 | Introduction to Academic English For Science | 3 |
| Area 3: Fourth Industrial Revolution (3 hours ) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| GEIT112 | Fourth Industrial Revolution | 3 |
| Area 4: Critical Thinking (3 hours ) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| CSBP119 | Algorithms and Problem Solving | 3 |
| PHI180 | Critical Thinking | 3 |
| Area 5: Quantitative Reasoning (3 hours ) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| MATH105 | Calculus I 1 | 3 |
1 : Also counts towards the Major | ||
Cluster 2: The Human Community (Req. Ch:12)
| Area 1: Humanities and Fine Arts (3 hours ) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ARCH366 | History and Theories of Contemporary Architecture | 3 |
| HSR120 | Introduction to Heritage & Culture | 3 |
| HSR130 | Introduction to Language & Communication | 3 |
| PHI101 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| Area 2: Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 hours ) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| AGRB210 | Introduction to Agribusiness | 3 |
| ECON110 | Principles of Economics | 3 |
| HSR140 | Introduction to Society & Behavior | 3 |
| HSR150 | Introduction to Government Policy & Urban Structures | 3 |
| PSYC100 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| GEO200 | World Regional Geography | 3 |
| GEHP111 | Happiness and Wellbeing | 3 |
| CURR103 | Early Childhood Development & Learning | 3 |
| Area 3: Emirates Society (3 hours ) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| GEEM105 | Emirates Studies | 3 |
| Area 4: Islamic Culture (3 hours ) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| GEIS101 | Biography of the Prophet "Sira" | 3 |
Cluster 3: The Natural World (Req. Ch:6)
| Area 1: Natural Sciences (3 hours ) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| PHYS105 | General Physics I 2 | 3 |
2 : Also counts towards the Major | ||
| Area 2: Sustainability (3 hours ) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| GESU121 | Sustainability | 3 |
Compulsory Specialization Chemistry Courses (Req. CH: 54)
| Major Required Courses (54 hours ) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM113 | General Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM115 | General Chemistry Lab | 1 |
| CHEM222 | Analytical Chemistry | 4 |
| CHEM231 | Inorganic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM241 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM242 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM245 | Organic Chemistry Lab I | 1 |
| CHEM251 | Physical Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM321 | Instrumental Analysis I | 4 |
| CHEM331 | Inorganic Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM337 | Practical Inorganic Chemistry | 1 |
| CHEM345 | Organic Chemistry Lab II | 1 |
| CHEM351 | Physical Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM355 | Physical Chemistry Lab I | 1 |
| CHEM356 | Physical Chemistry Lab II | 1 |
| CHEM332 | Chemistry of Elements | 3 |
| BCHM361 | Biochemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM111 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM418 | Research Project | 3 |
| CHEM419 | Internship 3 | 6 |
3 : The internship is conducted over half a semester (8 weeks) during the last year of study. | ||
Elective Specialization Chemistry Courses (Req. CH: 6)
| Major Elective Courses (6 hours ) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM422 | Instrumental Analysis II | 3 |
| CHEM453 | Electrochemistry | 3 |
| CHEM441 | Polymer and Petroleum Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM423 | Environmental Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM442 | Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM446 | Spectroscopic Identification of Compounds | 3 |
| CHEM454 | Nuclear and Radiation Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM480 | Research Project II | 3 |
Compulsory Supporting Required Courses (Non-Chemistry) (Req. CH: 15)
| Supporting Required Course (15 hours ) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| MATH110 | Calculus II | 3 |
| BIOC100 | Basic Biology I | 3 |
| PHYS110 | General Physics II | 3 |
| ENG310 | Writing for Research | 3 |
| CSBP112 | Introduction To Programming | 3 |
Elective Supporting Required Courses (Non Chemistry) (Req. CH: 6)
| Supporting Elective Courses (6 hours ) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| GEOL100 | Physical Geology | 3 |
| MATH275 | Ordinary Differential Equations | 3 |
| STAT235 | Statistics for Biology | 3 |
| PSYC313 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| PHYS250 | Modern Physics | 3 |
Free Elective Courses (Req. CH: 6)
| Free Elective Courses (6 hours ) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
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