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The
Mission of the College of Science and General Studies is to provide an
outstanding educational experience through problem-based learning,
undergraduate research experience, and excellent faculty as teachers and
guides. Through core courses, the College provides a sound scientific
and mathematical foundation for graduate or professional study in
medicine, biomedical science, public health, science journalism, and
science education. The general studies curriculum, which offers core
courses in the humanities and social sciences, adds value to students'
lives and to society as a whole.
Beginning 2010, the College of Science and General Studies offers a
four-year Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree program in Life Sciences.
The College also provides core courses in the natural sciences,
humanities, and social sciences for students majoring in the colleges of
Business, Engineering, and Medicine.
The College curricula are developed by faculty having teaching and
research experience at western research universities in the USA and
Europe. Students are taught and guided by distinguished research-active
faculty from western universities. Instruction involves problem-based
and technologically-enhanced learning. The goal of the undergraduate
program in Life Sciences and the general education courses is to train
students to be critical thinkers, problem-solvers, and team players.
Participation in faculty research projects will be a featured activity
for undergraduate students in the College.
The Life Sciences program provides instruction in all aspects of
molecular biology, including the structure and function of genes (DNA),
transmission of genetic information from the gene to functional RNA and
protein molecules, human and population genetics and evolution, as well
as ethical and legal aspects of genetics and genetic engineering.
The program curriculum emphasizes the acquisition of conceptual and
laboratory skills in molecular biology and other sciences (chemistry,
physics) with attention to biotechnology. Biotechnology is a series of
enabling technologies that involve the manipulation of living organisms
or their sub-cellular components to provide useful products, processes,
or services. Industries are turning to biotechnology to improve their
products and make the manufacturing process easier, cleaner, and more
cost-effective. This trend has resulted in a large increase in the
number of positions available for individuals trained in Life Sciences,
especially molecular biology and biotechnology.
The College plans additional undergraduate degree programs in Computer
Science and Environmental Science.
Faculty & Staff
Dr. Norman Swazo
Interim/Acting Dean, Professor of Philosophy and
Biomedical Ethics
Dr. Jalal Karam
Vice Dean, Assoc. Prof. of Mathematics
Dr. Alex Kouzmenko
Professor of Molecular Biology
Dr. Richard Arnold
Professor of English
Dr. Hisham Abad
Professor of Physics
Dr. Ghaleb Ahmed Rabab’ah
Assoc. Professor of Linguistics
Dr. Yasser Al Tamimi
Assoc. Professor of English
Dr. Edreese Alsharaeh
Assist. Professor of Chemistry
Dr. Yogi Ahmad Erlangga
Assist. Prof. of Mathematics
Dr. Samer Mansour
Assist. Prof. of Mathematics
Shahnawaz Ahmed
Instructor of Mathematics
Ali A. Othman
Laboratory Instructor
Mohammed Al-Hindawi
Laboratory Instructor
Muntasser Qawas
Executive Assistant
Curriculum
BSc. degree in life sciences
Syllabus
Syllabus