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: 21)
| Theme 1: UAE National Identity (3 hours ) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| GEEM110 | Contemporary Emirati Studies | 3 |
| Theme 2: Academic Language Proficiency (3 hours ) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| GEAE101 | Academic English for Humanities and STEM | 3 |
| Theme 3: Innovation (3 hours ) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| GEIT113 | Introduction to Artificial Intelligence | 3 |
| Theme 4: Entrepreneurship (3 hours ) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| GEIE222 | Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| Theme 5: Sustainability (3 hours ) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| GESU121 | Sustainability | 3 |
Students shall register 6 CH from the 6 following themes (a maximum of 3 CH from each theme, except theme 11, where all 6 CHs should be taken for a particular language)
| Theme 6: Quantitative Reasoning and Critical Thinking (3 hours ) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| PHI180 | Critical Thinking | 3 |
| STAT101 | Statistics in the Modern World | 3 |
| ECON105 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| Theme 7: Humanities (3 hours ) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| GEIS100 | Islamic Culture | 3 |
| GEIS101 | Biography of the Prophet "Sira" | 3 |
| HSR120 | Introduction to Heritage & Culture | 3 |
| HSR130 | Introduction to Language & Communication | 3 |
| MSC200 | Introduction to Mass Media | 3 |
| PHI101 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| TRS200 | Introduction to Translation | 3 |
| Theme 8: Behavioral and Social Sciences (3 hours ) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| AGRB210 | Introduction to Agribusiness | 3 |
| CURR103 | Early Childhood Development & Learning | 3 |
| GEO200 | World Regional Geography | 3 |
| PHIL120 | Principles of Professional Ethics | 3 |
| PHI226 | Human Rights Theory | 3 |
| HSR140 | Introduction to Society & Behavior | 3 |
| HSR150 | Introduction to Government Policy & Urban Structures | 3 |
| PSYC100 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Theme 9: Natural Sciences (3 hours ) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ARAG205 | Introduction to Fish & Animal Science | 3 |
| ARAG220 | Natural Resources | 3 |
| GEOL110 | Planet Earth | 3 |
| PHYS100 | Astronomy | 3 |
| Theme 10: Health and Wellness (3 hours ) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| FDSC250 | Contemporary Food Science & Nutrition | 3 |
| GEHP111 | Happiness and Wellbeing | 3 |
| NUTR100 | Nutrition and Well-being | 3 |
| PHED201 | Physical Fitness and Wellness | 3 |
| PHED211 | Health and Movement | 3 |
| SLP101 | Language Development and Impairment | 3 |
| SPED101 | Education of Exceptional Children | 3 |
| Theme 11: Cultural Diversity (Registering in any of these courses (CHIN101, FCH101, KOR101, GER101, SPN101) should be followed by registering in the relevant complementary course (CHIN102, FCH102, GER102, KOR102, SPN102, respectively)) (3 hours ) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| CHIN101 | Chinese 1 for Beginners | 3 |
| FCH101 | French 1 for Beginners | 3 |
| GER101 | German 1 for Beginners | 3 |
| KOR101 | Korean 1 for Beginners | 3 |
| SPN101 | Spanish 1 for Beginners | 3 |
| CHIN102 | Chinese 2 for Beginners | 3 |
| FCH102 | French 2 for Beginners | 3 |
| GER102 | German 2 for Beginners | 3 |
| KOR102 | Korean 2 for Beginners | 3 |
| SPN102 | Spanish 2 for Beginners | 3 |
Compulsory Specialization Chemistry Courses (Req. CH: 48)
| Major Required Courses (48 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 |
Internship
| Required Course (6 hours ) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM419 | Internship 1 | 6 |
1 : The internship is conducted over half a semester (8 weeks) during the last year of study. | ||
Supporting Courses (Non-Chemistry) (Req. CH: 21)
| Required Course (21 hours ) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| MATH105 | Calculus I | 3 |
| MATH110 | Calculus II | 3 |
| BIOC100 | Basic Biology I | 3 |
| PHYS105 | General Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS110 | General Physics II | 3 |
| ENG310 | Writing for Research | 3 |
| CSBP119 | Algorithms and Problem Solving | 3 |
Major Elective Courses (Req. CH: 9)
| Students should select three courses from the list below:) (9 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 |
Elective Supporting Courses (Non Chemistry) (Req. CH: 6)
| Students should select two courses from the list below (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 |
| CSBP224 | Introduction to Data Science | 3 |
Free Elective Courses (Req. CH: 9)
| Free Elective Courses (9 hours ) | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
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