Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry aims to provide its students, within the BS program, with the opportunity to learn about traditional fields of chemistry: Analytical, Organic, Inorganic and Physical. As well, the Department will provide the necessary support to the other programs within the University through providing the needed service, theoretical and laboratory, courses.

The Department of Chemistry will strive to furnish its students with the basic concepts of Chemistry, qualify them to engage in the corresponding emerging fields; Biochemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, etc., help them develop communication skills, and acquire the critical and analytical thinking; thus to prepare them to be competitive in the fields of education, industry, and research (science, environment, health). In short, the Department of Chemistry aims to present its students as scientifically literate citizens.

Program Learning Outcomes:

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

• Execute fundamental laboratory experiments, resulting in a scientific report
• Communicate and defend effectively scientific information and data
• Effectively use knowledge in the various fields of Chemistry
• Apply theoretical and experimental of chemical concepts and instrumentation
• Use critical thinking in solving chemistry problems/exercises
• Acquire basic knowledge in Mathematics and Physics to apply chemistry concepts
• Gain the required skills for future professional endeavors

After completing the General Education Courses (University requirements and Free Electives) students should be able to:

• 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