Biology

The primary mandate of the Department of Biology is to provide excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level. The Department offers a comprehensive program, which exposes students to the full range of biological sciences. Our undergraduate three-year curriculum introduces students to modern studies in general, molecular, cell, and environmental biology. It also emphasizes active, hands-on experience with modern technology. Small class sizes with an emphasis on laboratories and tutorials foster ongoing, productive interactions between students and faculty.

Program Learning Outcomes:

By the time that undergraduate students graduate from our programs, they will:

• Have gained sufficient understanding of the different biological facts and concepts
• Have acquired the most updated findings in the different biological areas
• Be able to think logically and communicate clearly the acquired biological knowledge and experimental skills
• Have acquired enough knowledge and skills to join and excel in professional programs as medicine,
  medical sciences, biotechnology or science education
• Be outstanding members of the workforce by having adequate skills to retrieve, evaluate and communicate information from the scientific literature, electronic databases, and experimental data
• Have enough skills to formulate and evaluate scientific models based on observation of biological phenomena and apply quantitative methods to biological problems
• Be able to use scientific instrumentation and information technology and have written, and oral, and multimedia scientific communication.

After completing the General Education Courses (University requirements and Free Electives)

• Demonstrate knowledge of humanities, social sciences, library science and leadership skills
• Communicate more effectively in oral and written English
• Develop quantitative and research skills
• Think more critically and creatively
• Apply ethics in their behavior and decision making
• Work collaboratively, learn independently and practice lifelong learning
• Exercise leadership and have a sense of responsibility as UAE citizens
• Have pride in Arabic culture and Islamic values
• Recognize and appreciate the diversity of the human experience.