College of Science and General Studies Degree Programs
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Life Sciences
Vice Dean for Acaemic& Student Affairs: Ali Hendaoui, Assistant Professor, Department of Physics, College of Science & General Studies. Ph.D., University of Paris13, France.
Director of Life Science Program: Rashid Mehmood, Assistant Professor, Department of Life Sciences, College of Science & General Studies. Ph.D., Osaka University, Japan
Program History
The Life Sciences program at Alfaisal University is an interdisciplinary program at the interface of Biology, Chemistry, Environmental, and Biomedical Sciences. The program received the Ministry of Education’s approval in 2013. The program aims to serve the national policy in developing a knowledge-based economy in key science areas such as biological, biomedical, chemical, environmental, and technology disciplines. The Kingdom has ample need for growth in basic science instruction to produce competent students who will contribute to sustainable development and economic growth. The program curriculum and training prepare the students to pursue further graduate studies in various fields, including biological sciences, biomedical sciences, environmental sciences, chemical sciences, and in biotechnology & nanotechnology fields.
Curriculum & Study Plan
The Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences offers two tracks for students to choose from: Biological Sciences & Nanotechnology, and Environmental Sciences & Sustainability. The first two years are common for all tracks, and in the 3rd year students start taking courses that are specific for the track of their choice. Student also have access to a variety of advanced electives courses to choose from including cancer biology, forensic science, medicinal chemistry, bioinformatics, and special topics. The Life Sciences Program requires a total of 134 credit hours for completing the program. This includes general education requirement & elective courses (23 credits), college requirement courses (25 credits), program requirement courses (53 credits), track requirement courses (18 credits), program electives (15 credits), and summer internship (0 credits). Student who meets requirement conditions may take one or more graduate courses to fulfill program graduation requirements (maximum of nine credit-hours).
Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences Program Curriculum
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Study Plan: Biological Sciences & Nanotechnology |
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Fall (19 CRHs) |
Spring (19 CRHs) |
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1st Year |
Course Code |
Course Title |
CRHs |
Course Code |
Course Title |
CRHs |
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BIO 101 |
General Biology I |
(3+1) |
BIO 112 |
General Biology II |
(3+1) |
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CHM 101 |
General Chemistry I |
(3+1) |
CHM 112 |
General Chemistry II |
(3+1) |
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CSC 101 |
Introduction to Computer Science |
(3+0) |
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Humanity Course Elective |
(3+0) |
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MAT 105 |
Calculus for Biomedical Sciences I |
(3+0) |
MAT 116 |
Calculus for Biomedical Sciences II |
(3+0) |
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ENG 101 |
Freshmen English I |
(3+0) |
ENG *** |
English Elective |
(3+0) |
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ISL 101 |
Islamic Studies I |
(2+0) |
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Islamic Elective |
(2+0) |
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Fall (17 CRHs) |
Spring (20 CRHs) |
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2nd Year |
Course Code |
Course Title |
CRHs |
Course Code |
Course Title |
CRHs |
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BIO 223 |
Microbiology |
(3+1) |
BIO 224 |
Human Physiology & Anatomy |
(3+1) |
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CHM 211 |
Organic Chemistry I |
(3+1) |
CHM 212 |
Organic Chemistry II |
(3+1) |
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PHU 205 |
Mech. & Waves for Life Science |
(3+1) |
PHU 216 |
Electro. & Optics for Life Science |
(3+1) |
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STA 211 |
Probability & Statistics |
(3+0) |
ENV 205 |
Environmental Science & Sustainability |
(3+0) |
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ARB 101 |
Arabic Language I |
(2+0) |
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Free Elective |
(2+0) |
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Free Elective |
(3+0) |
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Fall (18 CRHs) |
Spring (17 CRHs) |
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3rd Year |
Course Code |
Course Title |
CRHs |
Course Code |
Course Title |
CRHs |
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BIO 346 |
Biochemistry I |
(3+1) |
BIO 358 |
Biochemistry II |
(3+1) |
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CHM 310 |
Instrumental Analysis |
(3+1) |
LSR 302 |
Research Methodology |
(3+0) |
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BIO 345 |
Molecular Biology I |
(3+1) |
BIO 357 |
Molecular Biology II |
(3+1) |
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BIO 315 |
Genetics |
(3+0) |
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Advanced Sci. Elective II |
(3+0) |
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Advanced Sci. Elective I |
(3+0) |
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Free Elective |
(3+0) |
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LSR 390 |
Life Sciences Summer Internship (0 CRHs) |
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Fall (12 CRHs) |
Spring (12 CRHs) |
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4th Year |
Course Code |
Course Title |
CRHs |
Course Code |
Course Title |
CRHs |
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BIO 439 |
Clinical Laboratory Science |
(3+0) |
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Advanced Sci. Elective III |
(3+0) |
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BSN 430 |
Nanomaterials & Nanotechnology |
(3+0) |
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Advanced Sci. Elective IV |
(3+0) |
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LSR 421 |
Life Science Research Project I |
(0+3) |
LSR 422 |
Life Science Research Project II |
(0+3) |
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BIO 440 |
Biotechnology |
(3+0) |
LSR 423 |
Integrative Life Science Research Seminar |
(3+0) |
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*** Multiple courses to choose from (see program curriculum for the list of courses).
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Study Plan: Environmental Sciences & Sustainability |
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Fall (19 CRHs) |
Spring (19 CRHs) |
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1st Year |
Course Code |
Course Title |
CRHs |
Course Code |
Course Title |
CRHs |
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BIO 101 |
General Biology I |
(3+1) |
BIO 112 |
General Biology II |
(3+1) |
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CHM 101 |
General Chemistry I |
(3+1) |
CHM 112 |
General Chemistry II |
(3+1) |
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CSC 101 |
Introduction to Computer Science |
(3+0) |
*** |
Humanity Course Elective |
(3+0) |
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MAT 105 |
Calculus for Biomedical Sciences I |
(3+0) |
MAT 116 |
Calculus for Biomedical Sciences II |
(3+0) |
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ENG 101 |
Freshmen English I |
(3+0) |
ENG *** |
English Elective |
(3+0) |
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ISL 101 |
Islamic Studies I |
(2+0) |
*** |
Islamic Elective |
(2+0) |
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Fall (17 CRHs) |
Spring (20 CRHs) |
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2nd Year |
Course Code |
Course Title |
CRHs |
Course Code |
Course Title |
CRHs |
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BIO 223 |
Microbiology |
(3+1) |
BIO 224 |
Human Physiology & Anatomy |
(3+1) |
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CHM 211 |
Organic Chemistry I |
(3+1) |
CHM 212 |
Organic Chemistry II |
(3+1) |
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PHU 205 |
Mech. & Waves for Life Science |
(3+1) |
PHU 216 |
Electro. & Optics for Life Science |
(3+1) |
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STA 211 |
Probability & Statistics |
(3+0) |
ENV 205 |
Environmental Science & Sustainability |
(3+0) |
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ARB 101 |
Arabic Language I |
(2+0) |
*** |
Free Elective |
(2+0) |
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*** |
Free Elective |
(3+0) |
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Fall (17 CRHs) |
Spring (18 CRHs) |
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3rd Year |
Course Code |
Course Title |
CRHs |
Course Code |
Course Title |
CRHs |
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BIO 346 |
Biochemistry I |
(3+1) |
BIO 325 |
Conservation Biology |
(3+0) |
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CHM 310 |
Instrumental Analysis |
(3+1) |
LSR 302 |
Research Methodology |
(3+0) |
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ENV 305 |
Environmental Health |
(3+0) |
ENV 330 |
Energy & Sustainability |
(3+0) |
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BIO 315 |
Genetics |
(3+0) |
ENV 410 |
Environmental Monitoring |
(3+0) |
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*** |
Advanced Sci. Elective I |
(3+0) |
*** |
Advanced Sci. Elective II |
(3+0) |
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*** |
Free Elective |
(3+0) |
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LSR 390 |
Life Sciences Summer Internship (0 CRHs) |
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Fall (12 CRHs) |
Spring (12 CRHs) |
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4th Year |
Course Code |
Course Title |
CRHs |
Course Code |
Course Title |
CRHs |
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ENV 420 |
Waste Management |
(3+0) |
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Advanced Sci. Elective III |
(3+0) |
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ENV 425 |
Environ. Policy & Economics |
(3+0) |
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Advanced Sci. Elective IV |
(3+0) |
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LSR 421 |
Life Science Research Project I |
(0+3) |
LSR 422 |
Life Science Research Project II |
(0+3) |
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BIO 440 |
Biotechnology |
(3+0) |
LSR 423 |
Integrative Life Science Research Seminar |
(3+0) |
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*** Multiple courses to choose from (see program curriculum for the list of courses).