Faculty of Science

This course introduces the students to fundamental concepts in biology. Topics to be covered include the cellular and chemical basis of life, organization of life, energy transfer through living organisms, evolution, diversity of life with emphasis on the animal and plant kingdoms and their interaction with the environment.

Laboratory includes applications and experiments related to the topics discussed in Biology I course. Co-req.: BIOL 231.

A study of the fundamental concepts of chemistry including matter and measurement, atoms, molecules, ions, moles, nomenclature, atomic and molecular weights. Stoichiometry. Chemical reactions, quantitative calculations. Periodic table, atomic structure, periodic properties of the elements, chemical bonding, molecular structure. The gaseous, liquid, and solid states of matter. Properties of solutions, aqueous reactions and solution stoichiometry. Thermochemistry, chemical thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium, acids, bases, ionic equilibria, and nuclear chemistry.

Selected experiments illustrate the topics discussed in CHEM 241. Co-req.: CHEM 241.

Transcendental functions, Techniques of integration, Improper integrals, Conic sections, Sequences and series, Power series, Taylor and Maclaurin series

Pre-requisite: none.

Physics and measurement: standards of length, mass, and time; Non-viscous fluids, Pascal’s principle, Bernoulli’s equation, Viscous flow of fluids and Poiseuille’s law; Temperature, heat and thermal properties of matter; Heat transfer by conduction, convection and radiation; Reflection, refraction and image formation by the eye and camera; Sound waves; Moduli of Elasticity: Young, shear and bulk and relation among them; Elastic properties of materials; Coulomb's law and the electric field; Electric flux and Gauss’s law, Electric potential and potential energy; Capacitance and dielectrics; Magnetism: magnetic forces, magnetic dipole; Magnetic flux and Gauss law in magnetism.

Experimental work related to the topics, discussed in PHYS 243. Co-req.: PHYS 243.

University Requirements

The course focuses on the major physiological systems of the human body (e.g., circulatory, respiratory, gastrointestinal, urogenital and the nervous system) with emphasis on understanding human diseases. Prereq.:BIOL 231.

The course provides the necessary background in organic chemistry in the context of living cells. Nomenclature of chemical compounds, chemical bonding and structure, conformations and stereochemistry, organic reactivity and catalysis, organic acids and bases. Nucleophilic substitution, phosphoryl transfer, nucleophilic carbonyl addition, acyl substitution, electrophilic, oxidation, reduction and radical reactions.

Experimental work related to the topics discussed in CHEM 234. Co-req.: CHEM 234. 

This course presents the basic concepts of classical methods of quantitative chemical analysis and their applications. The topics covered include gravimetric and volumetric methods based on solution equilibria such as acid-base, complexometric, redox and precipitation reactions, introduction to separation and spectroscopic methods of analysis. The course also introduces students to statistical data treatment, errors, precision and accuracy in chemical analysis. Pre-req.: CHEM 241.

Experimental work related to the topics discussed in CHEM 242. Co-req.: CHEM 242.

This course consists of an Introduction to computer hardware and software. Binary system and data representation. The software life-cycle. Flow charts and IPO-charts. Introduction to computer programming and problem solving. Structured high level language programming with an emphasis on procedural abstraction and good programming style. The basic looping and selection constructs, arrays, functions, parameter passing, and scope of variables. * The practical part of this course, provided by the department of Mathematics and Computer Science, will be adjusted accordingly for the group of Biology/Biochemistry students enrolled in the Computational Biology track. The labs will provide direct application to biomedical informatics systems.

Populations, samples and sampling error; types of data; empirical definition of probability and probability distributions, conditional probability, independence, Bayes’ rule and counting rules; discrete and continuous distributions, random variables, binomial, normal and t- distributions, point and interval estimation, hypothesis testing. This course is given only for Biology and Biochemistry students. 

Pre-requisite: none.

An Introduction to basic principle of biochemistry emphasizing on the broad understanding of the structure and function of biomolecules. Pre-req.: CHEM 234.

Introduction to basic biochemistry experiments. Acquaints students with basic biochemical laboratory techniques including the identification and quantification of biomolecules. Co-req.: BCHM 331.

An introduction to the microbial world, with emphasis given to bacteria and viruses, and the impact of these organisms on the environment and human health. Topics include: diversity of microorganisms, structure of prokaryotic cells, bacterial nutrition, reproduction and growth, factors affecting microbial growth, control of microorganisms and applications of microorganisms in industry and environment. Pre-req.: BIOL 233.

Microbiological laboratory procedures including sterilization methods, microscopy, preparation of culture media, isolation of bacteria from different sources, preservation, staining of bacteria, bacterial count, pure culture techniques and bacterial physiology. Co-req.: BIOL 333.

This course provides an introduction to cell biology emphasizing on cell division, cell cycle, structure and function of cellular organelles and the functional interaction of the cells with their microenvironment, an overview on DNA replication, transcription and translation, regulation of gene expression in prokaryotes and eukaryotes and protein synthesis. This course also covers molecular biology techniques including isolation and purification of nucleic acids, enzymes used in molecular biology such as restriction endonucleases and ligases, genomic library, PCR, Southern, northern and western blotting, sequencing, and cloning. Pre-req.: BIOL 233.

This laboratory introduces students to the tools of cell biology and experiments in molecular biology. Co-req.: BIOL 334.

University Requiremnents

Metabolism of macromolecules through energy-producing pathways such as glycolysis, the TCA cycle, oxidative phosphorylation and fatty acid oxidation; and biosynthetic pathways–gluconeogenesis, glycogen synthesis, and fatty acid biosynthesis. Nitrogen metabolism, urea cycle, amino acid metabolism, nucleotide metabolism, and. Regulation of carbohydrates, lipid and protein metabolism. Pre-req.: BCHM 331.

This laboratory introduces students to methods in metabolic biochemistry. Co-req.: BCHM 336.

A course that covers the fundamental concepts of modern immunology emphasizing on the molecular and cellular elements of the immune system, and their basic function. Topics covered include description of the immune system, antibody and T-cell receptor structure and functions, genes of the immunoglobulin superfamily, cells and molecular mediators that regulate the immune response, allergy, autoimmunity, immunodeficiency, transplantation and tumor immunity. Pre-req.: BIOL 231.

A study of the basic principles of classical and modern genetics. Topics include Mendelian inheritance and deviations from classical Mendelian ratios, pedigree analysis, gene interactions, gene mutation, linkage, gene mapping and population genetics. Pre-req.: BIOL 231.

Departmental Elective

University Requiremnents

A seminar dealing with timely topics in the field of biochemistry that provides an in-depth examination of current topics in the mentioned field. Designed to help senior students become acquainted with latest ideas on selected topics.

This course deals with the endocrine system and its hormonal products, including the hormone producing cells, synthesis, modification, release and transport of hormones, hormone receptors and the mechanisms of hormone action, their effects on target cells, their effects on physiological processes, the diseases caused by inappropriate hormone functions and bioenergetics and metabolic regulation. Pre-req.: BCHM 331.

Biochemistry Internship

Basic principles of chemical thermodynamics and kinetics. Catalysis and adsorption. Transport phenomena. States and properties of colloids. Pre-req.: CHEM 241.

Experimental work related to the topics discussed in CHEM 333. Co-req.: CHEM 333. 

Departmental Elective

University Requirements

A course that covers the basic principles and practice of clinical chemistry. It offers an introduction to biochemical instrumentation and a study of metabolism during normal and pathological processes of the human body. The relationship between disease states and chemical variations from normal is emphasized providing the students with useful information for the interpretation and diagnosis of the conditions. Pre-req.: BCHM 336.

A laboratory that deals with the clinical parameters using various tests to identify and diagnose diseases. The students will deal with blood and urine samples for the analysis and interpretations of normal and pathological processes of the human body. The laboratory sessions also include case discussion. Co-req.: BCHM 432.

The basic principles of recombinant DNA technology and genetic engineering used in the field of biotechnology to produce transgenic plants, animals and microorganisms. Topics include applications of molecular biotechnology in medicine, agriculture and environment. Pre-req.: BIOL 334.

Senior students will complete a research project in the field of Biochemistry using the scientific literature review and under supervision of a faculty member. This project is to be submitted to the department for review.

Departmental Elective

University Requirement

This course introduces the students to fundamental concepts in biology. Topics to be covered include the cellular and chemical basis of life, organization of life, energy transfer through living organisms, evolution, diversity of life with emphasis on the animal and plant kingdoms and their interaction with the environment.

Laboratory includes applications and experiments related to the topics discussed in Biology I course. Co-req.: BIOL 231.

A study of the fundamental concepts of chemistry including matter and measurement, atoms, molecules, ions, moles, nomenclature, atomic and molecular weights. Stoichiometry. Chemical reactions, quantitative calculations. Periodic table, atomic structure, periodic properties of the elements, chemical bonding, molecular structure. The gaseous, liquid, and solid states of matter. Properties of solutions, aqueous reactions and solution stoichiometry. Thermochemistry, chemical thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium, acids, bases, ionic equilibria, and nuclear chemistry.

Selected experiments illustrate the topics discussed in CHEM 241. Co-req.: CHEM 241.

Transcendental functions, Techniques of integration, Improper integrals, Conic sections, Sequences and series, Power series, Taylor and Maclaurin series

Pre-requisite: none.

Physics and measurement: standards of length, mass, and time; Non-viscous fluids, Pascal’s principle, Bernoulli’s equation, Viscous flow of fluids and Poiseuille’s law; Temperature, heat and thermal properties of matter; Heat transfer by conduction, convection and radiation; Reflection, refraction and image formation by the eye and camera; Sound waves; Moduli of Elasticity: Young, shear and bulk and relation among them; Elastic properties of materials; Coulomb's law and the electric field; Electric flux and Gauss’s law, Electric potential and potential energy; Capacitance and dielectrics; Magnetism: magnetic forces, magnetic dipole; Magnetic flux and Gauss law in magnetism.

Experimental work related to the topics, discussed in PHYS 243. Co-req.: PHYS 243.

University Requirements

The course focuses on the major physiological systems of the human body (e.g., circulatory, respiratory, gastrointestinal, urogenital and the nervous system) with emphasis on understanding human diseases. Prereq.:BIOL 231.

The course provides the necessary background in organic chemistry in the context of living cells. Nomenclature of chemical compounds, chemical bonding and structure, conformations and stereochemistry, organic reactivity and catalysis, organic acids and bases. Nucleophilic substitution, phosphoryl transfer, nucleophilic carbonyl addition, acyl substitution, electrophilic, oxidation, reduction and radical reactions.

Experimental work related to the topics discussed in CHEM 234. Co-req.: CHEM 234. 

This course presents the basic concepts of classical methods of quantitative chemical analysis and their applications. The topics covered include gravimetric and volumetric methods based on solution equilibria such as acid-base, complexometric, redox and precipitation reactions, introduction to separation and spectroscopic methods of analysis. The course also introduces students to statistical data treatment, errors, precision and accuracy in chemical analysis. Pre-req.: CHEM 241.

Experimental work related to the topics discussed in CHEM 242. Co-req.: CHEM 242.

This course consists of an Introduction to computer hardware and software. Binary system and data representation. The software life-cycle. Flow charts and IPO-charts. Introduction to computer programming and problem solving. Structured high level language programming with an emphasis on procedural abstraction and good programming style. The basic looping and selection constructs, arrays, functions, parameter passing, and scope of variables. * The practical part of this course, provided by the department of Mathematics and Computer Science, will be adjusted accordingly for the group of Biology/Biochemistry students enrolled in the Computational Biology track. The labs will provide direct application to biomedical informatics systems.

Populations, samples and sampling error; types of data; empirical definition of probability and probability distributions, conditional probability, independence, Bayes’ rule and counting rules; discrete and continuous distributions, random variables, binomial, normal and t- distributions, point and interval estimation, hypothesis testing. This course is given only for Biology and Biochemistry students. 

Pre-requisite: none.

An Introduction to basic principle of biochemistry emphasizing on the broad understanding of the structure and function of biomolecules. In addition, topics related to Metabolism of macromolecules through energyproducing pathways such as glycolysis, the TCA cycle, oxidative phosphorylation and fatty acid oxidation; and biosynthetic pathways–gluconeogenesis, glycogen synthesis, and fatty acid biosynthesis. Nitrogen metabolism, urea cycle, amino acid metabolism, nucleotide metabolism, and. Regulation of carbohydrates, lipid and protein metabolism will be discussed. Pre-req.: CHEM 234.

This laboratory introduces students to methods in metabolic biochemistry. In addition, Introduction to basic biochemistry experiments. Acquaints students with basic biochemical laboratory techniques including the identification and quantification of biomolecules. Co-req.: BCHM333.

An introduction to the microbial world, with emphasis given to bacteria and viruses, and the impact of these organisms on the environment and human health. Topics include: diversity of microorganisms, structure of prokaryotic cells, bacterial nutrition, reproduction and growth, factors affecting microbial growth, control of microorganisms and applications of microorganisms in industry and environment. Pre-req.: BIOL 233.

Microbiological laboratory procedures including sterilization methods, microscopy, preparation of culture media, isolation of bacteria from different sources, preservation, staining of bacteria, bacterial count, pure culture techniques and bacterial physiology. Co-req.: BIOL 333.

This course provides an introduction to cell biology emphasizing on cell division, cell cycle, structure and function of cellular organelles and the functional interaction of the cells with their microenvironment, an overview on DNA replication, transcription and translation, regulation of gene expression in prokaryotes and eukaryotes and protein synthesis. This course also covers molecular biology techniques including isolation and purification of nucleic acids, enzymes used in molecular biology such as restriction endonucleases and ligases, genomic library, PCR, Southern, northern and western blotting, sequencing, and cloning. Pre-req.: BIOL 233.

This laboratory introduces students to the tools of cell biology and experiments in molecular biology. Co-req.: BIOL 334.

The course aims at providing students with an overview to the important methods used in bioinformatics, including sequence library searches, multiple alignment, phylogenetic analysis, gene prediction and structure prediction. The students will be able to test the methods on realistic problems through PC-based exercises.

A course that covers the fundamental concepts of modern immunology emphasizing on the molecular and cellular elements of the immune system, and their basic function. Topics covered include description of the immune system, antibody and T-cell receptor structure and functions, genes of the immunoglobulin superfamily, cells and molecular mediators that regulate the immune response, allergy, autoimmunity, immunodeficiency, transplantation and tumor immunity. Pre-req.: BIOL 231.

A study of the basic principles of classical and modern genetics. Topics include Mendelian inheritance and deviations from classical Mendelian ratios, pedigree analysis, gene interactions, gene mutation, linkage, gene mapping and population genetics. Pre-req.: BIOL 231.

This course focuses on object-oriented concepts and techniques for analysis, design, and implementation. Topics include methods and parameters passing, recursive methods, objects and classes, UML representation of classes, abstraction, encapsulation and information hiding, message passing, methods overloading and overriding, classes relationships (aggregation, composition), inheritance, polymorphism, abstract classes, interfaces, Exception handling, Files. Pre-Req: CMPS241. * The practical part of this course, provided by the department of Mathematics and Computer Science, will be adjusted accordingly for the group of Biology/Biochemistry students enrolled in the Computational Biology track. Topics covered in this course laboratory include: the programming environment, object-oriented approaches to program design and development, object concepts and class design, testing, inheritence and polymorphism, and exceptions

The course aims to provide solutions of nonlinear equations in one variable: Bisection, Newton, Fixed point and Secant methods, interpolation and approximation: Lagrange Polynomial, divided differences, Hermite interpolating polynomial, numerical differentiation and integration (quadrature formulas), direct method for solving linear system, numerical methods for solving nonlinear systems of equations, numerical solutions of ODEs. Pre-requisite:MATH 241

University Requirements

This course deals with the endocrine system and its hormonal products, including the hormone producing cells, synthesis, modification, release and transport of hormones, hormone receptors and the mechanisms of hormone action, their effects on target cells, their effects on physiological processes, the diseases caused by inappropriate hormone functions and bioenergetics and metabolic regulation. Pre-req.: BCHM 331.

Basic principles of chemical thermodynamics and kinetics. Catalysis and adsorption. Transport phenomena. States and properties of colloids. Pre-req.: CHEM 241.

Experimental work related to the topics discussed in CHEM 333. Co-req.: CHEM 333. 

Data models and database systems architectures. Conceptual data modeling using entity-relationship diagrams (ERD and Enhanced ERD). The relational database models. Mapping conceptual data models into physical relational design. Theory of functional dependencies and normalization. Relational algebra and tuple relational calculus. Data definition and retrieval using SQL language. Pre-req.: CBIO 301 and CMPS 242. * The practical part of this course, provided by the department of Mathematics and Computer Science, will be adjusted accordingly for the group of Biology/Biochemistry students enrolled in the Computational Biology track. Students will devise efficient solutions to real-world data management problems on realistic data sets. Performance tuning of relational databases, querying graph-structured databases, querying streaming databases, indexing high-dimensional data, managing uncertainty in databases, information retrieval in databases, and implementation of database internals. Students will use an open-source database management system and a programming language API

University Requirements

A course that covers the basic principles and practice of clinical chemistry. It offers an introduction to biochemical instrumentation and a study of metabolism during normal and pathological processes of the human body. The relationship between disease states and chemical variations from normal is emphasized providing the students with useful information for the interpretation and diagnosis of the conditions. Pre-req.: BCHM 336.

A laboratory that deals with the clinical parameters using various tests to identify and diagnose diseases. The students will deal with blood and urine samples for the analysis and interpretations of normal and pathological processes of the human body. The laboratory sessions also include case discussion. Co-req.: BCHM 432.

The basic principles of recombinant DNA technology and genetic engineering used in the field of biotechnology to produce transgenic plants, animals and microorganisms. Topics include applications of molecular biotechnology in medicine, agriculture and environment. Pre-req.: BIOL 334.

A seminar dealing with timely topics in the field of biochemistry that provides an in-depth examination of current topics in the mentioned field. Designed to help senior students become acquainted with latest ideas on selected topics.

This course provides the students of Computational Biology track with the opportunity to apply their computational biology experience, knowledge, and skills in a real-world setting. Best efforts are made to place students in sites that are appropriate to their academic backgrounds, interests, and experiences. All placements are subject to agreement by both the placement site and the student. There will be bi-weekly class meetings will be held by a selected academic advisor to orient the student based on their interests and follow up their progress. A year-end report and a presentation are required to complete this course.

This course introduces and studies the concepts, issues, tasks and techniques of data mining. Topics include data preparation and feature selection, decision tables, decision trees, classification rules, association rules, clustering, statistical modeling, and linear models. Pre-req.: CMPS 342 & Math 250. * The practical part of this course, provided by the department of Mathematics and Computer Science, will be adjusted accordingly for the group of Biology/Biochemistry students enrolled in the Computational Biology track. The laboratory part features an introduction to popular data mining problems and algorithms, reaching from classification to clustering. Based on these techniques, we examine how these algorithms can be used to study gene expression, protein function or the structure of biological networks.

University Requirements

This course introduces the students to fundamental concepts in biology. Topics to be covered include the cellular and chemical basis of life, organization of life, energy transfer through living organisms, evolution, diversity of life with emphasis on the animal and plant kingdoms and their interaction with the environment.

Laboratory includes applications and experiments related to the topics discussed in Biology I course. Co-req.: BIOL 231.

A study of the fundamental concepts of chemistry including matter and measurement, atoms, molecules, ions, moles, nomenclature, atomic and molecular weights. Stoichiometry. Chemical reactions, quantitative calculations. Periodic table, atomic structure, periodic properties of the elements, chemical bonding, molecular structure. The gaseous, liquid, and solid states of matter. Properties of solutions, aqueous reactions and solution stoichiometry. Thermochemistry, chemical thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium, acids, bases, ionic equilibria, and nuclear chemistry.

Selected experiments illustrate the topics discussed in CHEM 241. Co-req.: CHEM 241.

Transcendental functions, Techniques of integration, Improper integrals, Conic sections, Sequences and series, Power series, Taylor and Maclaurin series

Pre-requisite: none.

Physics and measurement: standards of length, mass, and time; Non-viscous fluids, Pascal’s principle, Bernoulli’s equation, Viscous flow of fluids and Poiseuille’s law; Temperature, heat and thermal properties of matter; Heat transfer by conduction, convection and radiation; Reflection, refraction and image formation by the eye and camera; Sound waves; Moduli of Elasticity: Young, shear and bulk and relation among them; Elastic properties of materials; Coulomb's law and the electric field; Electric flux and Gauss’s law, Electric potential and potential energy; Capacitance and dielectrics; Magnetism: magnetic forces, magnetic dipole; Magnetic flux and Gauss law in magnetism.

Experimental work related to the topics, discussed in PHYS 243. Co-req.: PHYS 243.

University Requiremnents

The course presents an introduction to the anatomy and physiology of plants and animals covering their structure, growth, nutrition, transport, reproduction, development, and control systems, cell division, histology, invertebrates, entomology and vertebrate physiology and embryology. Pre-req.: BIOL 231.

BIOL 232L -  : Laboratory includes applications and experiments related to the topics discussed in Biology II course. Co-req.: BIOL 232.

The course focuses on the major physiological systems of the human body (e.g., circulatory, respiratory, gastrointestinal, urogenital and the nervous system) with emphasis on understanding human diseases. Prereq.:BIOL 231.

The course provides the necessary background in organic chemistry in the context of living cells. Nomenclature of chemical compounds, chemical bonding and structure, conformations and stereochemistry, organic reactivity and catalysis, organic acids and bases. Nucleophilic substitution, phosphoryl transfer, nucleophilic carbonyl addition, acyl substitution, electrophilic, oxidation, reduction and radical reactions.

Experimental work related to the topics discussed in CHEM 234. Co-req.: CHEM 234. 

This course consists of an Introduction to computer hardware and software. Binary system and data representation. The software life-cycle. Flow charts and IPO-charts. Introduction to computer programming and problem solving. Structured high level language programming with an emphasis on procedural abstraction and good programming style. The basic looping and selection constructs, arrays, functions, parameter passing, and scope of variables. * The practical part of this course, provided by the department of Mathematics and Computer Science, will be adjusted accordingly for the group of Biology/Biochemistry students enrolled in the Computational Biology track. The labs will provide direct application to biomedical informatics systems.

Populations, samples and sampling error; types of data; empirical definition of probability and probability distributions, conditional probability, independence, Bayes’ rule and counting rules; discrete and continuous distributions, random variables, binomial, normal and t- distributions, point and interval estimation, hypothesis testing. This course is given only for Biology and Biochemistry students. 

Pre-requisite: none.

An Introduction to basic principle of biochemistry emphasizing on the broad understanding of the structure and function of biomolecules. Pre-req.: CHEM 234.

Introduction to basic biochemistry experiments. Acquaints students with basic biochemical laboratory techniques including the identification and quantification of biomolecules. Co-req.: BCHM 331.

An introduction to the microbial world, with emphasis given to bacteria and viruses, and the impact of these organisms on the environment and human health. Topics include: diversity of microorganisms, structure of prokaryotic cells, bacterial nutrition, reproduction and growth, factors affecting microbial growth, control of microorganisms and applications of microorganisms in industry and environment. Pre-req.: BIOL 233.

Microbiological laboratory procedures including sterilization methods, microscopy, preparation of culture media, isolation of bacteria from different sources, preservation, staining of bacteria, bacterial count, pure culture techniques and bacterial physiology. Co-req.: BIOL 333.

This course provides an introduction to cell biology emphasizing on cell division, cell cycle, structure and function of cellular organelles and the functional interaction of the cells with their microenvironment, an overview on DNA replication, transcription and translation, regulation of gene expression in prokaryotes and eukaryotes and protein synthesis. This course also covers molecular biology techniques including isolation and purification of nucleic acids, enzymes used in molecular biology such as restriction endonucleases and ligases, genomic library, PCR, Southern, northern and western blotting, sequencing, and cloning. Pre-req.: BIOL 233.

This laboratory introduces students to the tools of cell biology and experiments in molecular biology. Co-req.: BIOL 334.

University Requiremnents

A course that covers the fundamental concepts of modern immunology emphasizing on the molecular and cellular elements of the immune system, and their basic function. Topics covered include description of the immune system, antibody and T-cell receptor structure and functions, genes of the immunoglobulin superfamily, cells and molecular mediators that regulate the immune response, allergy, autoimmunity, immunodeficiency, transplantation and tumor immunity. Pre-req.: BIOL 231.

An introduction to basic principles of plant function, primarily covering selected physical processes in plants. Topics include: cell physiology, water relations, solute transport, mineral nutrition, photosynthesis, respiration, plant metabolism, plant growth and development and plant response to environmental stress. Pre-req.: BIOL 233.

Introduction to experimental techniques used to study plant physiology. Co-req.: BIOL 336.

A study of the basic principles of classical and modern genetics. Topics include Mendelian inheritance and deviations from classical Mendelian ratios, pedigree analysis, gene interactions, gene mutation, linkage, gene mapping and population genetics. Pre-req.: BIOL 231.

Departmental Elective

University Requiremnents

This course deals with the endocrine system and its hormonal products, including the hormone producing cells, synthesis, modification, release and transport of hormones, hormone receptors and the mechanisms of hormone action, their effects on target cells, their effects on physiological processes, the diseases caused by inappropriate hormone functions and bioenergetics and metabolic regulation. Pre-req.: BCHM 331.

A study of the basic principles of embryonic and post-embryonic development of animals with an emphasis on the underlying cellular and molecular mechanisms. Specific topics include fertilization, determination of cell fate and differentiation, cell migration, establishment of the body plan, formation of selected organs and organ systems, stem cells, and limb regeneration. Pre-req.: BIOL 232.

Examination of different developmental stages in animal embryos belonging to different classes, along with the examination of microscopic slides. Co-req.: BIOL 433.

A special course that discusses recent advances in topics of high interest related to biology disciplines. 

Biology Internship

Departmental Elective

University Requirements

The basic principles of recombinant DNA technology and genetic engineering used in the field of biotechnology to produce transgenic plants, animals and microorganisms. Topics include applications of molecular biotechnology in medicine, agriculture and environment. Pre-req.: BIOL 334.

This course presents the basic concepts of ecology emphasizing on the interactions among individuals of a population, interactions in their abiotic environment, and interactions with other species, energy flow and recycling of nutrients. Principles of growth, regulation, diversity, stability of populations and the interactions among populations at the community and ecosystems levels are discussed. Pre-req.: BIOL 233.

Laboratory illustrates principles of ecology through field trips and experiments. Co-req.: BIOL 432.

Using the scientific literature and under the direct supervision of a faculty mentor, this course provides a training for senior students to pursue and present an independent study or research on a biology topic.

Departmental Elective

University Requirements

This course introduces the students to fundamental concepts in biology. Topics to be covered include the cellular and chemical basis of life, organization of life, energy transfer through living organisms, evolution, diversity of life with emphasis on the animal and plant kingdoms and their interaction with the environment.

Laboratory includes applications and experiments related to the topics discussed in Biology I course. Co-req.: BIOL 231.

A study of the fundamental concepts of chemistry including matter and measurement, atoms, molecules, ions, moles, nomenclature, atomic and molecular weights. Stoichiometry. Chemical reactions, quantitative calculations. Periodic table, atomic structure, periodic properties of the elements, chemical bonding, molecular structure. The gaseous, liquid, and solid states of matter. Properties of solutions, aqueous reactions and solution stoichiometry. Thermochemistry, chemical thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium, acids, bases, ionic equilibria, and nuclear chemistry.

Selected experiments illustrate the topics discussed in CHEM 241. Co-req.: CHEM 241.

Transcendental functions, Techniques of integration, Improper integrals, Conic sections, Sequences and series, Power series, Taylor and Maclaurin series

Pre-requisite: none.

Physics and measurement: standards of length, mass, and time; Non-viscous fluids, Pascal’s principle, Bernoulli’s equation, Viscous flow of fluids and Poiseuille’s law; Temperature, heat and thermal properties of matter; Heat transfer by conduction, convection and radiation; Reflection, refraction and image formation by the eye and camera; Sound waves; Moduli of Elasticity: Young, shear and bulk and relation among them; Elastic properties of materials; Coulomb's law and the electric field; Electric flux and Gauss’s law, Electric potential and potential energy; Capacitance and dielectrics; Magnetism: magnetic forces, magnetic dipole; Magnetic flux and Gauss law in magnetism.

Experimental work related to the topics, discussed in PHYS 243. Co-req.: PHYS 243.

University Requirements

The course focuses on the major physiological systems of the human body (e.g., circulatory, respiratory, gastrointestinal, urogenital and the nervous system) with emphasis on understanding human diseases. Prereq.:BIOL 231.

The course provides the necessary background in organic chemistry in the context of living cells. Nomenclature of chemical compounds, chemical bonding and structure, conformations and stereochemistry, organic reactivity and catalysis, organic acids and bases. Nucleophilic substitution, phosphoryl transfer, nucleophilic carbonyl addition, acyl substitution, electrophilic, oxidation, reduction and radical reactions.

Experimental work related to the topics discussed in CHEM 234. Co-req.: CHEM 234. 

This course consists of an Introduction to computer hardware and software. Binary system and data representation. The software life-cycle. Flow charts and IPO-charts. Introduction to computer programming and problem solving. Structured high level language programming with an emphasis on procedural abstraction and good programming style. The basic looping and selection constructs, arrays, functions, parameter passing, and scope of variables. * The practical part of this course, provided by the department of Mathematics and Computer Science, will be adjusted accordingly for the group of Biology/Biochemistry students enrolled in the Computational Biology track. The labs will provide direct application to biomedical informatics systems.

Populations, samples and sampling error; types of data; empirical definition of probability and probability distributions, conditional probability, independence, Bayes’ rule and counting rules; discrete and continuous distributions, random variables, binomial, normal and t- distributions, point and interval estimation, hypothesis testing. This course is given only for Biology and Biochemistry students. 

Pre-requisite: none.

University Requirements

An Introduction to basic principle of biochemistry emphasizing on the broad understanding of the structure and function of biomolecules. Pre-req.: CHEM 234.

Introduction to basic biochemistry experiments. Acquaints students with basic biochemical laboratory techniques including the identification and quantification of biomolecules. Co-req.: BCHM 331.

An introduction to the microbial world, with emphasis given to bacteria and viruses, and the impact of these organisms on the environment and human health. Topics include: diversity of microorganisms, structure of prokaryotic cells, bacterial nutrition, reproduction and growth, factors affecting microbial growth, control of microorganisms and applications of microorganisms in industry and environment. Pre-req.: BIOL 233.

Microbiological laboratory procedures including sterilization methods, microscopy, preparation of culture media, isolation of bacteria from different sources, preservation, staining of bacteria, bacterial count, pure culture techniques and bacterial physiology. Co-req.: BIOL 333.

This course provides an introduction to cell biology emphasizing on cell division, cell cycle, structure and function of cellular organelles and the functional interaction of the cells with their microenvironment, an overview on DNA replication, transcription and translation, regulation of gene expression in prokaryotes and eukaryotes and protein synthesis. This course also covers molecular biology techniques including isolation and purification of nucleic acids, enzymes used in molecular biology such as restriction endonucleases and ligases, genomic library, PCR, Southern, northern and western blotting, sequencing, and cloning. Pre-req.: BIOL 233.

This laboratory introduces students to the tools of cell biology and experiments in molecular biology. Co-req.: BIOL 334.

The course aims at providing students with an overview to the important methods used in bioinformatics, including sequence library searches, multiple alignment, phylogenetic analysis, gene prediction and structure prediction. The students will be able to test the methods on realistic problems through PC-based exercises.

A course that covers the fundamental concepts of modern immunology emphasizing on the molecular and cellular elements of the immune system, and their basic function. Topics covered include description of the immune system, antibody and T-cell receptor structure and functions, genes of the immunoglobulin superfamily, cells and molecular mediators that regulate the immune response, allergy, autoimmunity, immunodeficiency, transplantation and tumor immunity. Pre-req.: BIOL 231.

An introduction to basic principles of plant function, primarily covering selected physical processes in plants. Topics include: cell physiology, water relations, solute transport, mineral nutrition, photosynthesis, respiration, plant metabolism, plant growth and development and plant response to environmental stress. Pre-req.: BIOL 233.

Introduction to experimental techniques used to study plant physiology. Co-req.: BIOL 336.

A study of the basic principles of classical and modern genetics. Topics include Mendelian inheritance and deviations from classical Mendelian ratios, pedigree analysis, gene interactions, gene mutation, linkage, gene mapping and population genetics. Pre-req.: BIOL 231.

This course focuses on object-oriented concepts and techniques for analysis, design, and implementation. Topics include methods and parameters passing, recursive methods, objects and classes, UML representation of classes, abstraction, encapsulation and information hiding, message passing, methods overloading and overriding, classes relationships (aggregation, composition), inheritance, polymorphism, abstract classes, interfaces, Exception handling, Files. Pre-Req: CMPS241. * The practical part of this course, provided by the department of Mathematics and Computer Science, will be adjusted accordingly for the group of Biology/Biochemistry students enrolled in the Computational Biology track. Topics covered in this course laboratory include: the programming environment, object-oriented approaches to program design and development, object concepts and class design, testing, inheritence and polymorphism, and exceptions

The course aims to provide solutions of nonlinear equations in one variable: Bisection, Newton, Fixed point and Secant methods, interpolation and approximation: Lagrange Polynomial, divided differences, Hermite interpolating polynomial, numerical differentiation and integration (quadrature formulas), direct method for solving linear system, numerical methods for solving nonlinear systems of equations, numerical solutions of ODEs. Pre-requisite:MATH 241

University Requirements

This course deals with the endocrine system and its hormonal products, including the hormone producing cells, synthesis, modification, release and transport of hormones, hormone receptors and the mechanisms of hormone action, their effects on target cells, their effects on physiological processes, the diseases caused by inappropriate hormone functions and bioenergetics and metabolic regulation. Pre-req.: BCHM 331.

A study of the basic principles of embryonic and post-embryonic development of animals with an emphasis on the underlying cellular and molecular mechanisms. Specific topics include fertilization, determination of cell fate and differentiation, cell migration, establishment of the body plan, formation of selected organs and organ systems, stem cells, and limb regeneration. Pre-req.: BIOL 232.

Examination of different developmental stages in animal embryos belonging to different classes, along with the examination of microscopic slides. Co-req.: BIOL 433.

Data models and database systems architectures. Conceptual data modeling using entity-relationship diagrams (ERD and Enhanced ERD). The relational database models. Mapping conceptual data models into physical relational design. Theory of functional dependencies and normalization. Relational algebra and tuple relational calculus. Data definition and retrieval using SQL language. Pre-req.: CBIO 301 and CMPS 242. * The practical part of this course, provided by the department of Mathematics and Computer Science, will be adjusted accordingly for the group of Biology/Biochemistry students enrolled in the Computational Biology track. Students will devise efficient solutions to real-world data management problems on realistic data sets. Performance tuning of relational databases, querying graph-structured databases, querying streaming databases, indexing high-dimensional data, managing uncertainty in databases, information retrieval in databases, and implementation of database internals. Students will use an open-source database management system and a programming language API

University Requirements

The basic principles of recombinant DNA technology and genetic engineering used in the field of biotechnology to produce transgenic plants, animals and microorganisms. Topics include applications of molecular biotechnology in medicine, agriculture and environment. Pre-req.: BIOL 334.

This course presents the basic concepts of ecology emphasizing on the interactions among individuals of a population, interactions in their abiotic environment, and interactions with other species, energy flow and recycling of nutrients. Principles of growth, regulation, diversity, stability of populations and the interactions among populations at the community and ecosystems levels are discussed. Pre-req.: BIOL 233.

Laboratory illustrates principles of ecology through field trips and experiments. Co-req.: BIOL 432.

A special course that discusses recent advances in topics of high interest related to biology disciplines. 

This course provides the students of Computational Biology track with the opportunity to apply their computational biology experience, knowledge, and skills in a real-world setting. Best efforts are made to place students in sites that are appropriate to their academic backgrounds, interests, and experiences. All placements are subject to agreement by both the placement site and the student. There will be bi-weekly class meetings will be held by a selected academic advisor to orient the student based on their interests and follow up their progress. A year-end report and a presentation are required to complete this course.

This course introduces and studies the concepts, issues, tasks and techniques of data mining. Topics include data preparation and feature selection, decision tables, decision trees, classification rules, association rules, clustering, statistical modeling, and linear models. Pre-req.: CMPS 342 & Math 250. * The practical part of this course, provided by the department of Mathematics and Computer Science, will be adjusted accordingly for the group of Biology/Biochemistry students enrolled in the Computational Biology track. The laboratory part features an introduction to popular data mining problems and algorithms, reaching from classification to clustering. Based on these techniques, we examine how these algorithms can be used to study gene expression, protein function or the structure of biological networks.

University Requirements

A study of the fundamental concepts of chemistry including matter and measurement, atoms, molecules, ions, moles, nomenclature, atomic and molecular weights. Stoichiometry. Chemical reactions, quantitative calculations. Periodic table, atomic structure, periodic properties of the elements, chemical bonding, molecular structure. The gaseous, liquid, and solid states of matter. Properties of solutions, aqueous reactions and solution stoichiometry. Thermochemistry, chemical thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium, acids, bases, ionic equilibria, and nuclear chemistry.

Selected experiments illustrate the topics discussed in CHEM 241. Co-req.: CHEM 241.

This course consists of an Introduction to computer hardware and software. Binary system and data representation. The software life-cycle. Flow charts and IPO-charts. Introduction to computer programming and problem solving. Structured high level language programming with an emphasis on procedural abstraction and good programming style. The basic looping and selection constructs, arrays, functions, parameter passing, and scope of variables. * The practical part of this course, provided by the department of Mathematics and Computer Science, will be adjusted accordingly for the group of Biology/Biochemistry students enrolled in the Computational Biology track. The labs will provide direct application to biomedical informatics systems.

Transcendental functions, Techniques of integration, Improper integrals, Conic sections, Sequences and series, Power series, Taylor and Maclaurin series

Pre-requisite: none.

Physics and measurement: standards of length, mass, and time; Non-viscous fluids, Pascal’s principle, Bernoulli’s equation, Viscous flow of fluids and Poiseuille’s law; Temperature, heat and thermal properties of matter; Heat transfer by conduction, convection and radiation; Reflection, refraction and image formation by the eye and camera; Sound waves; Moduli of Elasticity: Young, shear and bulk and relation among them; Elastic properties of materials; Coulomb's law and the electric field; Electric flux and Gauss’s law, Electric potential and potential energy; Capacitance and dielectrics; Magnetism: magnetic forces, magnetic dipole; Magnetic flux and Gauss law in magnetism.

Experimental work related to the topics, discussed in PHYS 243. Co-req.: PHYS 243.

University Requirements

This course presents the basic concepts of classical methods of quantitative chemical analysis and their applications. The topics covered include gravimetric and volumetric methods based on solution equilibria such as acid-base, complexometric, redox and precipitation reactions, introduction to separation and spectroscopic methods of analysis. The course also introduces students to statistical data treatment, errors, precision and accuracy in chemical analysis. Pre-req.: CHEM 241.

Experimental work related to the topics discussed in CHEM 242. Co-req.: CHEM 242.

The course offers comprehensive understanding of the basic principles of organic chemistry. The course describes chemical bonding, structure properties, nomenclature, synthesis, and reactions of alkanes, cycloalkanes, alkenes, alkynes, alcohols, ethers, alkyl halides, and stereochemistry. Addition, elimination and nucleophilic substitution reactions. Emphasis on the mechanistic, kinetic and thermodynamic aspects governing these reactions.

The course covers principles and applications of the first and second laws of thermodynamics. Third law of thermodynamics, entropy and free energy changes in chemical reactions, thermodynamic of solutions. Phase equilibria in heterogeneous systems. Phase rule and its application in one, two and three component systems. Pre-req.: CHEM 241.

Basic concepts in statistics (mean, variance and frequency distribution), Random variables, discrete probability, conditional probability, independence, expectation, standard discrete and continuous distributions, central limit theorem, regression and correlation, confidence intervals.

Pre-requisite: none.

University Requirements

This course is a continuation of organic chemistry I and describes the nomenclature, preparation, and reactions of aromatic compounds, carbonyl compounds, enols and enolates, carboxylic acids and its derivatives, amines and phenols. Pre-req.: CHEM 244.

Experimental work related to the topics discussed in Organic Chemistry I and Organic Chemistry II. Co-req.: CHEM 341. 

Rates and orders of chemical reactions, kinetics of simple and complex reactions, effect of temperature on reaction rates, collision theories of reaction rates, determination of reaction mechanism, chain reactions and explosion, kinetics of fast reactions, kinetic isotope effect, reactions in solutions. Pre-req.: CHEM 248.

Brönsted and Lewis acid and base. Chemistry of main group elements. Basic concepts of coordination compounds: nomenclature, bonding, structure, stability, magnetic properties, stereochemistry. Crystal and ligand field theories. Pre-req.: CHEM 241

This course covers quantum mechanics including classical mechanical treatment of the simple harmonic oscillator, black body radiation, photoelectric effect, Compton’s effect, de Broglie relation, the Heisenberg uncertainty principal, derivation and solutions of Schrödinger equation for several simple systems with some chemical applications. Basic principles and concepts of photochemistry; Jablonski diagram; photochemical reaction kinetics and mechanisms. Pre-req.: CHEM 248.

Experimental work related to the topics discussed in Physical Chemistry I and Physical Chemistry II. Co-req.: CHEM 349 and CHEM343. 

University Requirements

Theory and application of modern instrumental methods to qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis. Ultra-violet, visible absorption and fluorescence spectroscopy, flame atomic absorption, electrothermal and plasma atomic emission. Principles of chromatographic analysis, gas chromatography, high performance liquid chromatography. Pre-req.: CHEM 242.

Experimental work related to the topics discussed in Instrumental Analysis. Co-req.: CHEM 342.

This course introduces the identification, classifications, synthesis and reactions of biomolecules such as carbohydrates, peptides, proteins, lipids and nucleic acids. It also emphasizes on the three-dimensional structures and fundamental concepts of stereochemistry. Practical: Selected experiments to illustrate the topics discussed. Pre-req.: CHEM 341.

Organometallic compounds of transition metals: Alkyls, hydrides, carbonyls, olefinic, allylic, butadiene, h5 and h6 complexes. Group theory. Pre-req.: CHEM 345.

Experimental work related to the topics discussed in Inorganic Chemistry I and Inorganic Chemistry II. Co-req.: CHEM 348.

Departmental Elective

University Requirements

Bonding in solids, crystal structures, X-ray diffraction, electron models, band theory, crystal defects. Electrical, thermal, optical and magnetic properties of solid-state materials from a chemical perspective. Fabrication techniques and modern applications.

Electrodes and Electrochemical cells, the chloro-alkali industry, extraction, refining and production of metal, metal finishing, corrosion and its control

Experimental work related to the topics discussed in CHEM 441. Co-req.: CHEM 441.

Departmental Electives

Student can enroll in any course offered by BAU faculties, with at least one course outside the department offering the program.

University Requirements

The course covers structure analysis and identification of chemical compounds by chemical analysis methods (elemental analysis, functional groups classification, identification and derivatization reactions) and spectroscopic techniques including Fourier Transform InfraRed, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, Ultraviolet-Visible, and mass spectrometry. Pre-Req.: CHEM 341.

Experimental work related to the topics discussed in CHEM 442. Co-Req.: CHEM 442.

CHEM 444 –  : Experimental or theoretical research project carried on by the student under the supervision of staff member. Includes literature search, laboratory and/or theoretical work and conferences with the staff members. Written report and a final oral examination on that report are required.

Departmental Electives

Student can enroll in any course offered by BAU faculties, with at least one course outside the department offering the program.

A study of the fundamental concepts of chemistry including matter and measurement, atoms, molecules, ions, moles, nomenclature, atomic and molecular weights. Stoichiometry. Chemical reactions, quantitative calculations. Periodic table, atomic structure, periodic properties of the elements, chemical bonding, molecular structure. The gaseous, liquid, and solid states of matter. Properties of solutions, aqueous reactions and solution stoichiometry. Thermochemistry, chemical thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium, acids, bases, ionic equilibria, and nuclear chemistry.

Selected experiments illustrate the topics discussed in CHEM 241. Co-req.: CHEM 241.

This course consists of an Introduction to computer hardware and software. Binary system and data representation. The software life-cycle. Flow charts and IPO-charts. Introduction to computer programming and problem solving. Structured high level language programming with an emphasis on procedural abstraction and good programming style. The basic looping and selection constructs, arrays, functions, parameter passing, and scope of variables. * The practical part of this course, provided by the department of Mathematics and Computer Science, will be adjusted accordingly for the group of Biology/Biochemistry students enrolled in the Computational Biology track. The labs will provide direct application to biomedical informatics systems.

Transcendental functions, Techniques of integration, Improper integrals, Conic sections, Sequences and series, Power series, Taylor and Maclaurin series

Pre-requisite: none.

Physics and measurement: standards of length, mass, and time; Non-viscous fluids, Pascal’s principle, Bernoulli’s equation, Viscous flow of fluids and Poiseuille’s law; Temperature, heat and thermal properties of matter; Heat transfer by conduction, convection and radiation; Reflection, refraction and image formation by the eye and camera; Sound waves; Moduli of Elasticity: Young, shear and bulk and relation among them; Elastic properties of materials; Coulomb's law and the electric field; Electric flux and Gauss’s law, Electric potential and potential energy; Capacitance and dielectrics; Magnetism: magnetic forces, magnetic dipole; Magnetic flux and Gauss law in magnetism.

Experimental work related to the topics, discussed in PHYS 243. Co-req.: PHYS 243.

University Requirements

This course presents the basic concepts of classical methods of quantitative chemical analysis and their applications. The topics covered include gravimetric and volumetric methods based on solution equilibria such as acid-base, complexometric, redox and precipitation reactions, introduction to separation and spectroscopic methods of analysis. The course also introduces students to statistical data treatment, errors, precision and accuracy in chemical analysis. Pre-req.: CHEM 241.

Experimental work related to the topics discussed in CHEM 242. Co-req.: CHEM 242.

The course offers comprehensive understanding of the basic principles of organic chemistry. The course describes chemical bonding, structure properties, nomenclature, synthesis, and reactions of alkanes, cycloalkanes, alkenes, alkynes, alcohols, ethers, alkyl halides, and stereochemistry. Addition, elimination and nucleophilic substitution reactions. Emphasis on the mechanistic, kinetic and thermodynamic aspects governing these reactions.

The course covers principles and applications of the first and second laws of thermodynamics. Third law of thermodynamics, entropy and free energy changes in chemical reactions, thermodynamic of solutions. Phase equilibria in heterogeneous systems. Phase rule and its application in one, two and three component systems. Pre-req.: CHEM 241.

Basic concepts in statistics (mean, variance and frequency distribution), Random variables, discrete probability, conditional probability, independence, expectation, standard discrete and continuous distributions, central limit theorem, regression and correlation, confidence intervals.

Pre-requisite: none.

University Requirements

This course is a continuation of organic chemistry I and describes the nomenclature, preparation, and reactions of aromatic compounds, carbonyl compounds, enols and enolates, carboxylic acids and its derivatives, amines and phenols. Pre-req.: CHEM 244.

Experimental work related to the topics discussed in Organic Chemistry I and Organic Chemistry II. Co-req.: CHEM 341. 

Rates and orders of chemical reactions, kinetics of simple and complex reactions, effect of temperature on reaction rates, collision theories of reaction rates, determination of reaction mechanism, chain reactions and explosion, kinetics of fast reactions, kinetic isotope effect, reactions in solutions. Pre-req.: CHEM 248.

Brönsted and Lewis acid and base. Chemistry of main group elements. Basic concepts of coordination compounds: nomenclature, bonding, structure, stability, magnetic properties, stereochemistry. Crystal and ligand field theories. Pre-req.: CHEM 241

This course covers quantum mechanics including classical mechanical treatment of the simple harmonic oscillator, black body radiation, photoelectric effect, Compton’s effect, de Broglie relation, the Heisenberg uncertainty principal, derivation and solutions of Schrödinger equation for several simple systems with some chemical applications. Basic principles and concepts of photochemistry; Jablonski diagram; photochemical reaction kinetics and mechanisms. Pre-req.: CHEM 248.

Experimental work related to the topics discussed in Physical Chemistry I and Physical Chemistry II. Co-req.: CHEM 349 and CHEM343. 

This course provides a comprehensive explanation of the twelve principles of green chemistry and its implementation in designing environmentally friendly processes, using renewable resources, and minimizing waste production in industry. Through lectures, discussions, and case studies, students will acquire knowledge of green chemical syntheses, choice of green solvents, atom economy, and sustainable/renewable raw materials to propose innovative solutions aligned with sustainability. Key topics include designing green chemicals, sustainable reaction pathways, environmental impact assessment, and integrating green principles into industry. The course also covers the transition to renewable resources and the role of policy. Overall, students will acquire knowledge on how the implementation of the principles of green chemistry can advance UN Sustainable Development Goals. CHEM 241.

Theory and application of modern instrumental methods to qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis. Ultra-violet, visible absorption and fluorescence spectroscopy, flame atomic absorption, electrothermal and plasma atomic emission. Principles of chromatographic analysis, gas chromatography, high performance liquid chromatography. Pre-req.: CHEM 242.

Experimental work related to the topics discussed in Instrumental Analysis. Co-req.: CHEM 342.

This course introduces the identification, classifications, synthesis and reactions of biomolecules such as carbohydrates, peptides, proteins, lipids and nucleic acids. It also emphasizes on the three-dimensional structures and fundamental concepts of stereochemistry. Practical: Selected experiments to illustrate the topics discussed. Pre-req.: CHEM 341.

Organometallic compounds of transition metals: Alkyls, hydrides, carbonyls, olefinic, allylic, butadiene, h5 and h6 complexes. Group theory. Pre-req.: CHEM 345.

Experimental work related to the topics discussed in Inorganic Chemistry I and Inorganic Chemistry II. Co-req.: CHEM 348.

The course introduces the students to the significance of applying green practices to the field of analytical analysis. The course offers insights into recent advances in green chemical analysis through procedures designed to make the analytical assessment methods greener, environmentally friendly, and safer to practitioners. Development of green analytical methods by minimizing the consumption of hazardous reagents and solvents, applying energy and time efficient protocols, and applying safe practices will be discussed through real world examples. In addition, analytical “greenness” measurement metrics such as the analytical method greenness score calculator and Analytical GREEnness metric approach (AGREE) will be presented. Pre-req.: CHEM 242.

University Requirements

Bonding in solids, crystal structures, X-ray diffraction, electron models, band theory, crystal defects. Electrical, thermal, optical and magnetic properties of solid-state materials from a chemical perspective. Fabrication techniques and modern applications.

Electrodes and Electrochemical cells, the chloro-alkali industry, extraction, refining and production of metal, metal finishing, corrosion and its control

Experimental work related to the topics discussed in CHEM 441. Co-req.: CHEM 441.

This course is designed to provide the students with a thorough theoretical knowledge and practices applied in assessing exposures to risks and its impacts on human health and environment. An overview of the general principles and concepts of environmental risk assessment and relevant mitigation procedures will be discussed. The course introduces the quantitative and qualitative tools that are applied in identifying environmental risk, designing an action plan by applying the basic risk assessment tools (i.e. prospective, retrospective and tiered approaches), and interpreting data through scientific methods. In addition, limitations and associated uncertainties of the applied protocols will be discussed. Practical: Experimental work testing the principles of green and sustainable chemistry.

University Requirements

Faculty Elective

The course covers structure analysis and identification of chemical compounds by chemical analysis methods (elemental analysis, functional groups classification, identification and derivatization reactions) and spectroscopic techniques including Fourier Transform InfraRed, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, Ultraviolet-Visible, and mass spectrometry. Pre-Req.: CHEM 341.

Experimental work related to the topics discussed in CHEM 442. Co-Req.: CHEM 442.

This course introduces students to the principles and applications of green and sustainable processes, emphasizing the use of green solvents and practices. Through case studies and examples, students explore how green chemistry is employed in pharmaceutical drug synthesis, energy conversion, catalysis, biodiesel synthesis, and waste valorization. Additionally, the students will learn green extraction techniques for obtaining valuable compounds from agricultural wastes and biomass. Pre-req.: GSM XXX.

This course covers selected topics in green and sustainable chemistry not commonly included in other courses. 

Senior Project

University Requirements

A study of the fundamental concepts of chemistry including matter and measurement, atoms, molecules, ions, moles, nomenclature, atomic and molecular weights. Stoichiometry. Chemical reactions, quantitative calculations. Periodic table, atomic structure, periodic properties of the elements, chemical bonding, molecular structure. The gaseous, liquid, and solid states of matter. Properties of solutions, aqueous reactions and solution stoichiometry. Thermochemistry, chemical thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium, acids, bases, ionic equilibria, and nuclear chemistry.

Selected experiments illustrate the topics discussed in CHEM 241. Co-req.: CHEM 241.

This course consists of an Introduction to computer hardware and software. Binary system and data representation. The software life-cycle. Flow charts and IPO-charts. Introduction to computer programming and problem solving. Structured high level language programming with an emphasis on procedural abstraction and good programming style. The basic looping and selection constructs, arrays, functions, parameter passing, and scope of variables. * The practical part of this course, provided by the department of Mathematics and Computer Science, will be adjusted accordingly for the group of Biology/Biochemistry students enrolled in the Computational Biology track. The labs will provide direct application to biomedical informatics systems.

Transcendental functions, Techniques of integration, Improper integrals, Conic sections, Sequences and series, Power series, Taylor and Maclaurin series

Pre-requisite: none.

Physics and measurement: standards of length, mass, and time; Non-viscous fluids, Pascal’s principle, Bernoulli’s equation, Viscous flow of fluids and Poiseuille’s law; Temperature, heat and thermal properties of matter; Heat transfer by conduction, convection and radiation; Reflection, refraction and image formation by the eye and camera; Sound waves; Moduli of Elasticity: Young, shear and bulk and relation among them; Elastic properties of materials; Coulomb's law and the electric field; Electric flux and Gauss’s law, Electric potential and potential energy; Capacitance and dielectrics; Magnetism: magnetic forces, magnetic dipole; Magnetic flux and Gauss law in magnetism.

Experimental work related to the topics, discussed in PHYS 243. Co-req.: PHYS 243.

University Requirements

This course focuses on object-oriented concepts and techniques for analysis, design, and implementation. Topics include methods and parameters passing, recursive methods, objects and classes, UML representation of classes, abstraction, encapsulation and information hiding, message passing, methods overloading and overriding, classes relationships (aggregation, composition), inheritance, polymorphism, abstract classes, interfaces, Exception handling, Files. Pre-Req: CMPS241. * The practical part of this course, provided by the department of Mathematics and Computer Science, will be adjusted accordingly for the group of Biology/Biochemistry students enrolled in the Computational Biology track. Topics covered in this course laboratory include: the programming environment, object-oriented approaches to program design and development, object concepts and class design, testing, inheritence and polymorphism, and exceptions

An introduction to digital electronics, integrated circuits, numbering systems, Boolean algebra, gates, flip-flops, multiplexers, sequential circuits, combinational circuits, and computer architecture. Introduction to hardware description language and programmable logic devices.

The course introduces basic discrete structures that are backbones of computer science. In particular, this class is meant to introduce logic, proofs, sets, relations, functions, sequences, summations, counting techniques with an emphasis on applications in computer science. Pre-req.: CMPS 241.

Basic concepts in statistics (mean, variance and frequency distribution), Random variables, discrete probability, conditional probability, independence, expectation, standard discrete and continuous distributions, central limit theorem, regression and correlation, confidence intervals.

Pre-requisite: none.

University Requirements

The course covers different techniques and technologies for developing dynamic web sites. Topics include introduction to internet infrastructure, PHP as the server-side scripting language, the MySQL database, JavaScript, DHTML, XML and AJAX for enriching web services, and page layout with HTML and CSS. This course includes a team project to deploy a dynamic website. Pre-req.: CMPS 241.

Data models and database systems architectures. Conceptual data modeling using entity-relationship diagrams (ERD and Enhanced ERD). The relational database models. Mapping conceptual data models into physical relational design. Theory of functional dependencies and normalization. Relational algebra and tuple relational calculus. Data definition and retrieval using SQL language. Pre-req.: CBIO 301 and CMPS 242. * The practical part of this course, provided by the department of Mathematics and Computer Science, will be adjusted accordingly for the group of Biology/Biochemistry students enrolled in the Computational Biology track. Students will devise efficient solutions to real-world data management problems on realistic data sets. Performance tuning of relational databases, querying graph-structured databases, querying streaming databases, indexing high-dimensional data, managing uncertainty in databases, information retrieval in databases, and implementation of database internals. Students will use an open-source database management system and a programming language API

The course covers advanced topics in discrete structures. Topics include Recurrence Relations, some topics from Graph Theory: Paths, Components, Connectivity, Euler Paths, Hamiltonian Paths, Isomorphism of Graphs, Trees and topics from Number Theory including computer arithmetic with large integers and Cryptography. Pre-req.: CMPS 248.

Fundamental concepts of data structures. Performance measurement of algorithms. Specification, representation and implementation of linear and non-linear data structures: arrays, lists, stacks, queues, priority queues, trees, heaps, hash tables and graphs. Pre-req.: CMPS 242.

A rigorous introduction to linear algebra with emphasis on proof and conceptual reasoning, matrices, determinants, system of linear equations, vector spaces, linear transformations and their matrix representation, linear independence, bases and dimension, rank-nullity, brief discussion on inner product, projections, orthonormal bases, eigenvalues, eigenvectors,diagonalization. .

Pre-requisite:none.

University Requirements

Different phases of large-scale software development with emphasis on analysis, design, testing, and documentation. Topics include: introduction to software engineering, ethics in software engineering, development processes, requirements developments, object oriented analysis and design using UML, architectural design, testing, and project management. Students work in groups on realistic projects to apply covered techniques. Pre-req.: CMPS 242.

This course is an introduction to the fundamental models of computation used throughout computer science. Topics include deterministic finite automata (DFA), regular languages, non-deterministic finite automata (NFA), equivalence of NFAs and DFAs, closure properties, regular expressions, the pumping lemma, pushdown automata, context free languages, context free grammar, ambiguity, Chomsky normal form, Turing machines, decidability, the halting problem and topics related to time complexity, P, NP and NP-Completeness. Pre-req.: CMPS 248.

Fundamental principles in computer networks are applied to obtain practical experience and skills necessary for designing and implementing computer networks, protocols, and network applications. Various network design techniques, simulation techniques, and UNIX network programming are covered. Pre-req.: CMPS 347

The course aims to provide solutions of nonlinear equations in one variable: Bisection, Newton, Fixed point and Secant methods, interpolation and approximation: Lagrange Polynomial, divided differences, Hermite interpolating polynomial, numerical differentiation and integration (quadrature formulas), direct method for solving linear system, numerical methods for solving nonlinear systems of equations, numerical solutions of ODEs. Pre-requisite:MATH 241

University Requirements

Elective (Departmental)

A systematic study of algorithms and their complexity. Topics include techniques for designing efficient computer algorithms, proving their correctness, analyzing their run-time complexity; as well as Divide and Conquer algorithms, Greedy algorithms, Dynamic Programming algorithms, Sorting and Searching algorithms (Binary search, Radix sort, Bucket sort, Count Sort, Insertion sort, Merge sort, Quick sort and Heap sort), Order statistics, Graph algorithms (Graph traversal, Minimum spanning trees and Shortest path problems). Pre-req.: CMPS 347 & CMPS 345

In this course, students choose a senior project subject; define problem statements and system requirements, make feasibility study, define design and time table schedule. In this course, students must deliver a preliminary report and present the project report at the end of the semester. 

This course will define, analyze and evaluate important concepts found in current programming languages. Its goals are to build an ability to evaluate and compare programming languages, both from the user's and implementor's view. Topics include: syntax, operational semantics, scope of objects and time of binding, type checking, module mechanisms (e.g., blocks, procedures, coroutines), data abstraction, data types, expressions, control structures, subprograms, implementation of subprograms, functional programming, logic programming and object-oriented programming languages. This course includes a team project to learn a novel programming language and use it in implementing an application. Pre-req.: CMPS 347.

General concepts and applied methods of computer security, especially as they relate to confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information assets. Topics include system security analysis, access control and various security models, identification and authentication, protection against external and internal threats, communication protocols and internet security. Pre-req.: CMPS 447. 

Elective (Departmental)

General Science Electives (MATH, PHYS, CHEM)

This course introduces the principles of computer organization and the basic architecture concepts. Topics include data representation, instruction set architectures, RISC processors, introduction to the MIPS instruction set, measuring performance, designing a simple processor, a single cycle datapath implementation, a multi-cycle implementation, Control Unit Design, Pipelining, cache design. Pre-req.: CMPS 244.

Operating systems concepts and functions. Operating systems structures and system Calls. Processes and threads scheduling. Inter-process communication. CPU scheduling algorithms. Process synchronization. Deadlocks. Main memory management. Virtual memory management. File management. I/O subsystem and device management. Selected topics in networking, protection and security, distributed systems. Pre-req.: CMPS 347

This course is the continuation of the senior project I. Senior project II course offers students an opportunity to assemble their knowledge acquired throughout their BS curriculum to realize a final project. In this course, students must deliver a software product and final senior project report, which passes through the requirements, analysis, design, implementation, testing, and evaluation stages. Students must present the senior project report at the end of the semester. Pre-req.: CMPS 443

University Requirements

Elective (Departmental)

General Science Electives (MATH, PHYS, CHEM)

A study of the fundamental concepts of chemistry including matter and measurement, atoms, molecules, ions, moles, nomenclature, atomic and molecular weights. Stoichiometry. Chemical reactions, quantitative calculations. Periodic table, atomic structure, periodic properties of the elements, chemical bonding, molecular structure. The gaseous, liquid, and solid states of matter. Properties of solutions, aqueous reactions and solution stoichiometry. Thermochemistry, chemical thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium, acids, bases, ionic equilibria, and nuclear chemistry.

Selected experiments illustrate the topics discussed in CHEM 241. Co-req.: CHEM 241.

This course consists of an Introduction to computer hardware and software. Binary system and data representation. The software life-cycle. Flow charts and IPO-charts. Introduction to computer programming and problem solving. Structured high level language programming with an emphasis on procedural abstraction and good programming style. The basic looping and selection constructs, arrays, functions, parameter passing, and scope of variables. * The practical part of this course, provided by the department of Mathematics and Computer Science, will be adjusted accordingly for the group of Biology/Biochemistry students enrolled in the Computational Biology track. The labs will provide direct application to biomedical informatics systems.

Transcendental functions, Techniques of integration, Improper integrals, Conic sections, Sequences and series, Power series, Taylor and Maclaurin series

Pre-requisite: none.

Physics and measurement: standards of length, mass, and time; Non-viscous fluids, Pascal’s principle, Bernoulli’s equation, Viscous flow of fluids and Poiseuille’s law; Temperature, heat and thermal properties of matter; Heat transfer by conduction, convection and radiation; Reflection, refraction and image formation by the eye and camera; Sound waves; Moduli of Elasticity: Young, shear and bulk and relation among them; Elastic properties of materials; Coulomb's law and the electric field; Electric flux and Gauss’s law, Electric potential and potential energy; Capacitance and dielectrics; Magnetism: magnetic forces, magnetic dipole; Magnetic flux and Gauss law in magnetism.

Experimental work related to the topics, discussed in PHYS 243. Co-req.: PHYS 243.

University Requirement

Basic concepts in statistics (mean, variance and frequency distribution), Random variables, discrete probability, conditional probability, independence, expectation, standard discrete and continuous distributions, central limit theorem, regression and correlation, confidence intervals.

Pre-requisite: none.

First order ordinary differential equations and applications, linear higher order differential equations, systems of linear differential equations, series solutions of differential equations, Laplace transforms.

Pre-requisite:MATH 241

Metric spaces, basic topics in topology of the real line, numerical sequences and series, continuity and uniform continuity of functions, differentiation, the mean-value theorem, Taylor’s theorem, Riemann-Stieljes integral.

Pre-requisite:MATH 241

Multivariable functions, partial derivatives, multiple integrals, polar coordinates, vectors and analytic geometry in space.

Pre-requisite:MATH 241

University Requirement

A rigorous introduction to linear algebra with emphasis on proof and conceptual reasoning, matrices, determinants, system of linear equations, vector spaces, linear transformations and their matrix representation, linear independence, bases and dimension, rank-nullity, brief discussion on inner product, projections, orthonormal bases, eigenvalues, eigenvectors,diagonalization. .

Pre-requisite:none.

Legendre and Bessel functions, Hermite and Laguerre polynomials, hypergeometric functions, Gamma, Beta and Error functions.

Pre-requisite:MATH 244

Logical reasoning and proof, sets, relations and functions, matrices, Boolean Algebra, mathematical induction, counting and simple finite probability theory, analysis of algorithms, truth table, graphs and trees, Euler’s path and Euler’s cycle.

Pre-requisite:none.

Departmental Elective

Student can enroll in any course offered by BAU faculties, with at least one course outside the department offering the program.

University Requirement

Vector fields, differentiation of vector functions, the derivation as a linear transform, gradient of scalar function, inverse and implicit function theorem, directional derivative, divergence, curl, differential forms, linear integrals, Stoke’s theorem and Green’s Theorem with applications, orthogonal curvilinear coordinate systems, cylindrical, spherical and elliptic coordinate systems. Pre-requisite: MATH 241.

Riemann integral, convergence of sequences and series of functions, functions of several variables, limit of integral of a sequence of functions, contraction principle.

Pre-requisite:MATH 246.

Binary operations, groups, subgroups, normal subgroups, cyclic groups and subgroups, cosets, Lagrange’s theorem, counting theorems,groups of permutations,quotient groups, homomorphisms, isomorphisms, homomorphism theorems. Direct product, fundamental theorem of finite abelian groups. Classification of groups of low order.

Pre-requisite:MATH 345

The course aims to provide solutions of nonlinear equations in one variable: Bisection, Newton, Fixed point and Secant methods, interpolation and approximation: Lagrange Polynomial, divided differences, Hermite interpolating polynomial, numerical differentiation and integration (quadrature formulas), direct method for solving linear system, numerical methods for solving nonlinear systems of equations, numerical solutions of ODEs. Pre-requisite:MATH 241

Modeling linear programming and deriving methods for solving them using algorithms such as: geometrical method, simplex method, dual simplex method, transportation algorithms. 

University Requirement

Complex numbers, analytic functions, integration in the complex plane, Cauchy’s integral theorem, Taylor’s series, Laurent series, singularities, residues and contour integration.

Pre-requisite:MATH 241

Topological spaces, open sets, closed sets, derived sets, interior and closure, continuous functions, separation axioms, compactness, connectedness, metrizable spaces and finite product spaces.

Pre-requisite:MATH 246

Departmental Elective

Student can enroll in any course offered by BAU faculties, with at least one course outside the department offering the program.

University Requirement

Rings, integral domains, fields, ideals, quotient rings, prime and maximal ideals. Divisibility theory, unique factorization domains, Euclidean domains. Polynomial rings, finite fields.

Pre-requisite: MATH 346.

A topics in mathematics is chosen under the consent of an academic advisor, where the student has to write about it and submit a written project at the end of the semester.

Pre-requisite: none

Uniform and absolute convergence of infinite series and integrals, Gram-Shmidtorthogonalization, orthogonal polynomials, Fourier series, Fourier transform, Parseval and Plancherel theorems, some applications

Pre-requisite:MATH 246

Departmental Elective