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).
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours (CRHs) |
Pre-Requisite Courses |
Co-Requisite Courses |
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Total |
Lect. |
Lab |
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Gen. Edu. Requirements (14 Credit Hours)
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ARB 101 |
Arabic Language I |
2 |
2 |
0 |
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ARB 112 |
Arabic Language II |
2 |
2 |
0 |
ARB 101 |
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ENG 101 |
Freshmen English I |
3 |
3 |
0 |
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ENG 112 |
Freshmen English II |
3 |
3 |
0 |
ENG 101 |
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ISL 101 |
Islamic Studies I |
2 |
2 |
0 |
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ISL 112 |
Islamic Studies II |
2 |
2 |
0 |
ISL 101 |
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Free Electives |
Total Credit Hours = 6 * Any courses offered at Alfaisal * Transferred courses offered by other institutions (pre-approvals by CoS and SA are required) |
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Hum. & Soc. Sci. Electives (1 course, 3 Credit Hours) |
ANT 101 |
Anthropology |
3 |
3 |
0 |
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HIS 101 |
Islamic Civilization & Mediaeval Europe |
3 |
3 |
0 |
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PSY 101 |
Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
3 |
0 |
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SOC 101 |
Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
3 |
0 |
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*Any other Humanity & Social Sciences courses (FRE 101, GER 101, SPN 101, etc.) |
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Science Core Courses (25 Credit Hours) |
BIO 101 |
General Biology I |
4 |
3 |
1 |
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BIO 101L |
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BIO 112 |
General Biology II |
4 |
3 |
1 |
BIO 101 |
BIO 112L |
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CHM 101 |
General Chemistry I |
4 |
3 |
1 |
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CHM 101L |
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CHM 112 |
General Chemistry II |
4 |
3 |
1 |
CHM 101/ or CHM 102 |
CHM 112L |
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CSC 101 |
Introduction to Computer Science |
3 |
3 |
0 |
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MAT 105 |
Calculus for Biomedical Sciences I |
3 |
3 |
0 |
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MAT 116 |
Calculus for Biomedical Sciences II |
3 |
3 |
0 |
MAT 105 |
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Life Sciences Core Courses (53 Credit Hours)
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BIO 223 |
Microbiology |
4 |
3 |
1 |
BIO 112 CHM 112 |
BIO 223L |
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BIO 224 |
Human Physio. & Anat. |
4 |
3 |
1 |
BIO 112 |
BIO 224L |
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BIO 346 |
Biochemistry I |
4 |
3 |
1 |
BIO 224 CHM 212 PHU216 STA211 |
BIO 346L |
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BIO 440 |
Biotechnology |
3 |
3 |
0 |
BIO 223 ENV 205 |
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CHM 211 |
Organic Chemistry I |
4 |
3 |
1 |
CHM 112 |
CHM 211L |
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CHM 212 |
Organic Chemistry II |
4 |
3 |
1 |
CHM 211 |
CHM 212L |
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CHM 310 |
Instrumental Analysis |
4 |
3 |
1 |
CHM 212 PHU216 MAT116 |
CHM 310L |
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ENV 205 |
Environ. Sci. & Sustainability |
3 |
3 |
0 |
CHM 112 |
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LSR 302 |
Research Methodology |
3 |
3 |
0 |
ENG 112/ ENG 113 |
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LSR 390 |
Life Sci. Summer Internship |
0 |
0 |
0 |
LSR 302 |
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LSR 421 |
Life Sci. Research Project I |
3 |
0 |
3 |
LSR 302 |
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LSR 422 |
Life Sci. Research Project II |
3 |
0 |
3 |
LSR 421 |
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LSR 423 |
Life Sci. Research Seminar |
3 |
3 |
0 |
LSR 421 |
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PHU 205 |
Mechanics & Waves for Life Sciences |
4 |
3 |
1 |
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PHU 205L |
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PHU 216 |
Electromagnetism & Optics for Life Sciences |
4 |
3 |
1 |
PHU 205 |
PHU 216L |
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STA 211 |
Probability & Statistics |
3 |
3 |
0 |
MAT 116 |
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BSN Track (18 Credit Hours) |
Biological Sciences & Nanotechnology (BSN) Track
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BIO 345 |
Molecular Biology I |
4 |
3 |
1 |
BIO 223 |
BIO 345L |
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BIO 357 |
Molecular Biology II |
4 |
3 |
1 |
BIO 345
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BIO 357L |
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BIO 358 |
Biochemistry II |
4 |
3 |
1 |
BIO 346 |
BIO 358L |
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BIO 405 |
Human Genetics |
3 |
3 |
0 |
BIO 345 |
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BSN 430 |
Nanomaterials & Nanotechnology |
3 |
3 |
0 |
CHM 310 |
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ESS Track (18 Credit Hours) |
Environmental Sciences & Sustainability (ESS) Track |
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BIO 325 |
Conservation Biology |
3 |
3 |
0 |
BIO 223 |
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ENV 305 |
Environmental Health |
3 |
3 |
0 |
BIO 223 |
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ENV 330 |
Energy & Sustainability |
3 |
3 |
0 |
ENV 205 |
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ENV 410 |
Environmental Monitoring |
3 |
3 |
0 |
CHM 310 |
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ENV 420 |
Waste Management |
3 |
3 |
0 |
ENV 205 |
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ENV 425 |
Environ. Policy & Economics |
3 |
3 |
0 |
ENV 205 |
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Program Electives (5 Courses, 15 Credit Hours)
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CHM 213 |
Analytical Chemistry |
3 |
3 |
0 |
CHM 112 |
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CHM 232 |
Physical Chemistry |
3 |
3 |
0 |
CHM 112 |
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CHM 331 |
Medicinal Chemistry |
3 |
3 |
0 |
CHM 212 |
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CHM 332 |
Environmental Chemistry |
3 |
3 |
0 |
CH M 211 |
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ENV 310 |
Environ. Toxicology |
3 |
3 |
0 |
ENV 205 |
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ENV 315 |
Earth Systems |
3 |
3 |
0 |
ENV 205 |
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SCI 310 |
Forensic Science |
3 |
3 |
0 |
ENG 112/ ENG 113 |
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SCI 321 |
Immunology |
3 |
3 |
0 |
BIO 224 |
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SCI 322 |
Cancer Biology |
3 |
3 |
0 |
BIO 224 |
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SCI 323 |
Signal Transduction |
3 |
3 |
0 |
BIO 224 |
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SCI 325 |
Bioinformatics & Computational Genomics |
3 |
3 |
0 |
BIO 224 STA 211 |
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SCI 326 |
Virology |
3 |
3 |
0 |
BIO 223 |
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LST 421 |
Life Sci. Special Topics I |
3 |
3 |
0 |
BIO 346 |
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LST 422 |
Life Sci. Special Topics II |
3 |
3 |
0 |
BIO 346 |
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* Student may take courses from other tracks or a graduate course with approval. |
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Life Sciences 4-Year Study Plans
4-Year Curriculum: 134 Credit Hours (CRHs)
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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 112 |
Freshmen English II |
(3+0) |
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ISL 101 |
Islamic Studies I |
(2+0) |
ISL 112 |
Islamic Studies II |
(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) |
ARB 112 |
Arabic Language II |
(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 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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*** |
Advanced Prog. Elective I |
(3+0) |
*** |
Advanced Prog. Elective III |
(3+0) |
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*** |
Advanced Prog. 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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*BIO 405 |
Human Genetics |
(3+0) |
*** |
Advanced Sci. Elective IV |
(3+0) |
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*BSN 430 |
Nanomaterials & Nanotechnology |
(3+0) |
*** |
Advanced Sci. Elective V |
(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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*Track specific courses
*** 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 112 |
Freshmen English II |
(3+0) |
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ISL 101 |
Islamic Studies I |
(2+0) |
ISL 112 |
Islamic Studies II |
(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) |
ARB 112 |
Arabic Language II |
(2+0) |
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*** |
Free Elective |
(3+0) |
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Fall (19 CRHs) |
Spring (16 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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CHM310 |
Instrumental Analysis |
(3+1) |
LSR302 |
Research Methodology |
(3+0) |
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*ENV 305 |
Environmental Health |
(3+0) |
*ENV 330 |
Energy & Sustainability |
(3+0) |
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*** |
Advanced Prog. Elective I |
(3+0) |
*ENV 410 |
Environmental Monitoring |
(3+0) |
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*** |
Advanced Prog. Elective II |
(3+0) |
*** |
Advanced Prog. Elective III |
(3+0) |
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(3+0) |
*** |
Free Elective |
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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) |
*** |
Advanced Prog. Elective IV |
(3+0) |
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*ENV 425 |
Environ. Policy & Economics |
(3+0) |
*** |
Advanced Sci. Elective V |
(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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*Track specific courses
*** Multiple courses to choose from (see program curriculum for the list of courses
