Science - Mathematics

Chairperson:   Prof. Mohammad N. Abdulrahim

Professors:   Prof. Ali El-Zaart

Associate Professors:  Dr. Imad Al Ashmawy, Dr. Toufic El Arwadi, Dr. Noura Yassin, Dr. Abdullah al-Chakik

Assistant Professors:  Dr. Ahmed Sherif, Dr. Wassim El-Hajj Chehade, Dr. Maher Jneid, Dr. May Itani, Dr. Lama Affara

The program strives to enable students to:

1. Have a solid foundation and understanding of mathematics;
2. Communicate effectively through oral presentations and publications;
3. Contribute through the development of mathematics research;
4. Pursue academic positions either in universities or in secondary schools where they become leaders in their area of specialty;
5. Seek various upright career options in nonacademic sectors that need advanced background of mathematics.
   

Knowledge and understanding of:

K1-Knowledge of basic theorems and concepts in the different areas of mathematics.

K2-knowledge of the implementation of theories in problem solving.

K3-knowledge of different areas of research in mathematics.

Intellectual abilities:

I1-ability to understand the different math concepts and be able to implement them in our everyday problems.

I2-ability to consider problems that could be solved by implementing concepts from different areas in mathematics .

I3-ability to identify, formulate, and solve problems .

Professional and Practical competencies:

P1-efficient use of computers, laboratories and soft wares to handle problems that are difficult to be solved manually.

P2-understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities

P3-effectient use of the techniques, skills, and tools of modern mathematics

General and Transferable Skills:

S1-functioning in multi-disciplinary teams

S2-communicate ideas effectively in graphical, oral, and written media

S3-recognize and respond to the need for lifelong and self learning for a successful career

To obtain PhD Degree in Mathematics, The student should successfully complete a total of 40 credit hours; including 18 credit hours of course work with a CGPA of no less than 3.0 and successfully defend the dissertation (22 credit hours) in no less than three years. Student has to pass a comprehensive exam after passing at least 15 credit hours of courses before registration of his/her dissertation.

• Senior positions in finance, actuarial work, banking, and management.
• Operation Research
• Academic positions in schools and/or universities
• Contribution to Mathematics by doing research in various fields
  
  

The program utilizes a number of well-equipped laboratories for practical work and research. The Laboratories serving the program are:

• 3 Undergraduate Computer Labs 
• 1  Research Computer Lab