Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
Description:
The Bachelor of Science in Chemistry program is designed to prepare highly qualified graduates who are proficient in fundamental chemical concepts and theories and scientific research. The curriculum emphasizes critical thinking, problem solving, effective communication, and practical laboratory skills, preparing graduates to analyze and interpret data and apply chemical principles to real-world challenges. In addition to technical skills, the program develops creativity, ethical awareness, leadership, and teamwork, with the goal of developing lifelong learners who contribute to scientific progress and society. This comprehensive education prepares graduates for diverse roles in the labor market. Potential areas include the chemical and pharmaceutical industries (e.g. R&D, quality control, analytical chemistry), the environmental sector (e.g. environmental chemistry, pollution analysis), materials science and engineering, biotechnology, and the food and beverage industry. Graduates are qualified for roles in academia, research institutions (often requiring further study), and education. The program emphasizes analytical skills and ethical thinking, which also opens doors to careers in sales, technical support, and regulatory affairs, going beyond traditional laboratory roles.
Method of study
Courses and Research Project
Degree
Bachelor
School level
University study
Place of study (Male Students)
A4
Place of study (female students)
F2
Required specialization
Secondary school
Years of study
4 years
Study period
Morning
Number of Credit Hours
136
Credits required for graduation
136
Tuition fees
None
Preference Mechanism for Admission
Secondary school
30%
General Aptitude Test
30%
Achievement test
40%
Educational goals :
1- Students have a solid knowledge of chemical concepts
2- Developing students' ability to understand and correctly formulate scientific arguments
3- Developing students' ability to think creatively in chemistry-related contexts
4. Provide students with coherent knowledge of information technology within a chemistry-related context
5- Providing students with basic communication skills and teamwork ethics.
Learning outcomes :
1- Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to clearly state and recall the scientific facts and observations that underlie the scientific fields related to chemistry.
2- Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to accurately identify the basic chemical theories and principles that explain the occurrence of chemical reactions
3- Upon successful completion of the program, students are able to name, recognize, and describe appropriate chemical process procedures in different chemical contexts.
4- Upon successful completion of the program, students are familiar with chemistry-related technical conventions and requirements and how to apply them in response to changing conditions.
5- Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to apply the concepts of the principles and theories that constrain chemical reactions.
6- Upon successful completion of the program, students are able to appropriately plan routine chemical procedures and techniques and identify situations that require the development of innovative solutions, drawing on relevant theoretical and practical ideas.
Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to investigate relatively complex chemical issues using a range of combined chemical procedures and techniques, and analyze and interpret their results appropriately.
8- Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to compare and contrast issues, problems, and observations in different areas of chemistry using a range of sources and explain and critique their conclusions.
9- Upon successful completion of the program, students are able to communicate effectively orally and in writing, selecting and using appropriate forms of presentation for various chemical contexts and audiences.
10- Upon successful completion of the program, students are able to routinely use the most appropriate ICT to collect, interpret, and communicate information and ideas related to chemistry
11- Upon successful completion of the program, students are able to identify relevant statistical or mathematical techniques and apply them creatively in interpreting information and proposing appropriate solutions to chemistry-related issues.
12- Upon successful completion of the program, students are able to assess the limits of the usability of different statistical and mathematical techniques in different chemical contexts.
13- Upon successful completion of the program, students are able to take responsibility for their own learning and identify and use the means of finding new information or analytical techniques needed to accomplish tasks
14- Upon successful completion of the program, students are able to contribute and facilitate the constructive resolution of issues in group or team situations, either in a leadership role or as a member of a group.
15- Upon successful completion of the program, students are able to take the initiative to identify issues that require attention and address them appropriately on an individual or group basis
16- Upon successful completion of the program, students are able to consistently and transparently justify and analyze their responses as team members
Tracks :
None
Career opportunities:
Chemical and pharmaceutical industries:
1- Research and Development (R&D) Chemist
2. Control Chemist/Quality Assurance
3- Process Development Chemist
4- Analytical Chemist
5. Formulation chemist (product formulation)
Environmental sector:
1- Environmental Chemist
2- Water Quality Chemist
3- Air Pollution Chemist
4. Hazardous Waste Management Specialist
Materials science and engineering:
1- Polymer chemist
2- Corrosion Chemist (Rust)
Food and beverage industry:
1- Food Chemist
2. Control Chemist/Quality Assurance
Academia and research institutions:
1- Research Assistant
Education:
1- Science teacher (with appropriate teaching qualifications)
Symbol: 41CHEM
Issue number: 441
Total hours: 136
Compulsory: 119
Optional: 17
Compulsory courses
First level
Symbol | Name | Credit hours | My theory | My work | Requirement | Classification |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 101 | Introduction to Islamic Culture | 2 | 2 | 0 | University requirements | |
ENG 101 | English (1) | 3 | 3 | 0 | College requirements | |
MATH.101 | Calculus (1) | 4 | 3 | 2 | College requirements | |
CS 101 | Introduction to Computers | 3 | 2 | 2 | College requirements |
Second level
Symbol | Name | Credit hours | My theory | My work | Requirement | Classification |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ARAB101 | Language skills | 2 | 2 | 0 | University requirements | |
STAT101 | Introduction to Statistics and Probability | 3 | 2 | 0 | College requirements | |
ENG 103 | English Language (2) | 3 | 3 | 0 | College requirements | |
CHEM101 | General Chemistry (1) | 4 | 3 | 2 | College requirements |
Third level
Symbol | Name | Credit hours | My theory | My work | Requirement | Classification |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 102 | Islam and Community Building | 2 | 2 | 0 | University requirements | |
ARAB103 | Arab Liberation | 2 | 2 | 0 | University requirements | |
PHYS100 | General Physics (1) | 4 | 3 | 2 | College requirements | |
PSYCH101 | Thinking skills and learning styles | 2 | 2 | 0 | College requirements |
Fourth level
Symbol | Name | Credit hours | My theory | My work | Requirement | Classification |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 103 | Economic System in Islam | 2 | 2 | 0 | IC 101 | University requirements |
CHEM 202 | General Chemistry (2) | 4 | 3 | 2 | CHEM101 | College requirements |
MGMT103 | Communication skills | 2 | 2 | 0 | College requirements | |
PHYS 202 | General Physics (2) | 4 | 3 | 2 | PHYS100 | College requirements |
Fifth level
Symbol | Name | Credit hours | My theory | My work | Requirement | Classification |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CHEM250 | Volume and weight analysis | 4 | 2 | 4 | CHEM101 | Specialty requirements |
CHEM230 | Chemical thermodynamics | 3 | 2 | 2 | MATH.201, CHEM101 | College requirements |
MATH.201 | Calculus of Science | 3 | 2 | 0 | MATH.101 | College requirements |
Sixth level
Symbol | Name | Credit hours | My theory | My work | Requirement | Classification |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CHEM220 | Chemistry of Major Groups | 3 | 3 | 0 | CHEM 202 | Specialty requirements |
CHEM244 | Foundations of Organic Chemistry (1) | 3 | 2 | 2 | CHEM 202 | Specialty requirements |
CHEM 231 | Phases of matter and solutions | 3 | 2 | 2 | CHEM230 | Specialty requirements |
BIOL102 | General neighborhoods | 3 | 2 | 2 | Specialty requirements |
Seventh level
Symbol | Name | Credit hours | My theory | My work | Requirement | Classification |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 104 | Foundations of the political system in Islam | 2 | 2 | 0 | IC 101 | University requirements |
CHEM 340 | Foundations of Organic Chemistry (2) | 3 | 2 | 2 | CHEM244 | Specialty requirements |
CHEM 352 | Spectroscopy Methods | 3 | 2 | 2 | CHEM250 | Specialty requirements |
CHEM320 | Chemistry of transition elements | 2 | 2 | 0 | CHEM220 | Specialty requirements |
Eighth level
Symbol | Name | Credit hours | My theory | My work | Requirement | Classification |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CHEM 330 | Chemical kinetics | 3 | 1 | 4 | CHEM250 | Specialty requirements |
CHEM331 | Electrochemistry | 3 | 2 | 2 | CHEM 231 | Specialty requirements |
CHEM 322 | Chemistry of overlays | 2 | 1 | 2 | CHEM320 | Specialty requirements |
Ninth level
Symbol | Name | Credit hours | My theory | My work | Requirement | Classification |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CHEM 397 | Field training | 2 | 0 | 0 | Specialty requirements | |
CHEM 345 | Heterocyclic organic chemistry | 3 | 2 | 2 | CHEM 340 | Specialty requirements |
CHEM351 | Electrolysis Methods | 3 | 2 | 2 | CHEM331 | Specialty requirements |
CHEM 332 | Quantum chemistry | 2 | 2 | 0 | CHEM 202, MATH.201 | College requirements |
Tenth level
Symbol | Name | Credit hours | My theory | My work | Requirement | Classification |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CHEM 423 | Organometallic Chemistry | 2 | 2 | 0 | CHEM 322 | Specialty requirements |
CHEM441 | Mechanics of organic reactions | 2 | 2 | 0 | CHEM 345 | Specialty requirements |
CHEM 453 | Separation and chromatography methods | 3 | 2 | 2 | CHEM250 | Specialty requirements |
Level Eleven
Symbol | Name | Credit hours | My theory | My work | Requirement | Classification |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CHEM421 | Mechanics of inorganic reactions | 2 | 2 | 0 | CHEM 322 | Specialty requirements |
CHEM 442 | Spectra of organic compounds | 3 | 2 | 2 | CHEM 345 | Specialty requirements |
406 STAT | Statistical processing of chemical data | 3 | 2 | 0 | STAT101 | Specialty requirements |
Level Twelve
Symbol | Name | Credit hours | My theory | My work | Requirement | Classification |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CHEM 433 | Surface chemistry and catalysis | 2 | 2 | 0 | CHEM 330 | Specialty requirements |
CHEM 449 | Natural Products Chemistry | 2 | 2 | 0 | CHEM 345 | Specialty requirements |
CHEM 499 | Search project | 1 | 0 | 2 | Specialty requirements | |
BCH 402 | Foundations of Biochemistry | 3 | 2 | 2 | CHEM 340, BIOL102 | Specialty requirements |
Optional courses
Symbol | Name | Credit hours | My theory | My work | Requirement | Classification |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CSC 202 | Internet skills | 2 | 1 | 2 | CS 101 | College requirements |
CHEM 450 | Environmental chemistry and pollution | 2 | 1 | 2 | CHEM250 | College requirements |
CHEM431 | Photochemistry | 2 | 2 | 0 | CHEM 352 | College requirements |
CHEM 429 | Applied Inorganic Chemistry | 3 | 2 | 2 | CHEM 322 | College requirements |
CHEM 307 | Laboratory and Safety Management | 3 | 2 | 2 | College requirements | |
ENG 203 | Scientific terms | 2 | 2 | 0 | ENG 101 | College requirements |
CHEM 334 | Chemistry of solids | 2 | 2 | 0 | CHEM 202 | Specialty requirements |
CHEM420 | Spectra of inorganic compounds | 2 | 2 | 0 | Specialty requirements | |
CHEM 425 | Nuclear and Radiochemistry | 2 | 2 | 0 | CHEM 202 | Specialty requirements |
CHEM 428 | Biological Inorganic Chemistry | 2 | 2 | 0 | CHEM 322 | Specialty requirements |
CHEM 434 | Corrosion | 2 | 2 | 0 | CHEM230, CHEM331 | Specialty requirements |
CHEM 443 | Polymer chemistry | 2 | 2 | 0 | CHEM 340 | Specialty requirements |
CHEM 445 | Organic Photochemistry | 2 | 2 | 0 | CHEM 345 | Specialty requirements |
CHEM 447 | Petroleum chemistry | 2 | 2 | 0 | CHEM 345 | Specialty requirements |
CHEM 448 | Applied Organic Chemistry | 2 | 2 | 0 | CHEM 345 | Specialty requirements |
CHEM 458 | Ore analysis | 2 | 1 | 2 | CHEM351, CHEM 352 | Specialty requirements |