Bachelor of Chemistry

• Students will appreciate chemistry for its intrinsic aesthetic value.
• Students will understand the ways chemists describe and model the behavior and properties of matter.
• Students will have knowledge of the fundamental principles and contemporary practices of chemistry, and will be able to use them to investigate, explain, and predict new phenomena.
• Students will be aware of the application of scientific principles, particularly those of chemistry, to societal issues.
• Students will be able to participate in any industrial activity, especially cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, polymer, agricultural products, paints, dyes manufacturing.
• Students will behave in an ethical manner.
• Students will develop a commitment to a life of learning.

Knowledge skills

• Illustrate the fundamentals and applications of current chemical and scientific theories.
• Identify basic synthetic routes of major classes of organic compounds
• Recognize the basic theories and applications of chemical kinetics and chemical thermodynamics
• Recognize the chemistry and its applications in related chemical industries

Intellectual skills.

• Question and propose new research ideas in the field of chemistry.
• Design and analyze the results of chemical experiments.
• Discuss the ethical, historic, philosophical, and environmental dimensions of problems and issues facing chemists.

Professional Skills

• Perform experiments using classical and modern instrumentation techniques.
• Use modern library of chemical search engines and data bases and related software.
• Use the basic analytical equipment and techniques in identification and analysis of organic and inorganic compounds
• Apply the proper procedures and regulations for safe handling and use of chemicals.

Attitudes and Values

• Share the results of their work to chemists and non-chemists
• Communicate clearly and professionally, both orally and in writing.
• Work effectively in teams to design and implement solutions.

The department of Chemistry seeks to select distinguished graduates and graduates of high school who have passed high school exams at high rates to ensure that they pass the specialization program successfully. Students who wish to specialize in the Department must pass a general chemistry course (0304101) successfully and at a rate of not less than 60%.

The nature of the various study programs makes the graduate ready and able to work in the fields of scientific research and in the public sector (laboratories: Ministry of Health, Environment and Industry; Education, including teaching in all schools and all levels of education … etc). In the private sector, including all types of laboratories and in the industrial sector (pharmaceutical, cosmetic and perfumery plants; cleaning products; veterinary treatments; fertilizers and pesticides; plastics and plastics; rubber and fiber; paints and dyes … etc). The graduate can also create his own factory and run it himself. Many factory owners in the country are graduates of the department. The student can also pursue graduate studies in chemistry, pharmaceutical chemistry or any other scientific specialization in order to obtain master’s or doctorate degrees.

Plan of study ( P.O.S ) for major in chemistry and minor in chemical technology

 

Freshman

First semester
Course name	Course number	Prerequisite	Credit hours
			theory	practice	total
General chemistry	0304101	–	3	1	4
Calculus I	0306101	–	3	–	3
Introduction to physics	0302101	–	2	1	3
University -compulsory course		–	3	–	3
University -compulsory course		–	2	–	2
					15

 

 

Second semester
Course name	Course number	Prerequisite	Credit hours
			theory	practice	total
Introduction to life science	0305101	–	3	1	4
Analytical chemistry (I)	0304241	0304101	3	1	4
Organic chemistry (I)	0304211	0304101	4	0	4
University -compulsory course		–	3	–	3
University -compulsory course		–	2	–	2
					17

 

Sophomore

First semester
Course name	Course number	Prerequisite	Credit hours
			theory	practical	total
Organic chemistry (II)	0304212	0304211	3	1	4
Physical chemistry (II)	0304322	0304101	3	1	4
Detergents and cosmetics	0308251	0304101	3	1	4
University -compulsory course		–	2	–	2
University -elective course		–	3	–	3
					17

 

Second semester
Course name	Course number	Prerequisite	Credit hours
			theory	practical	total
Organic chemistry (III)	0304315	0304212	3	1	4
Inorganic chemistry (I)	0304231	0304101	4	–	4
Physical chemistry (I)	0304221	0304101	3	1	4
Industrial environmental chemistry	0308360	0304241	2	–	2
University -compulsory course		–	2	–	2
					16

 

Junior

First semester
Course name	Course number	Prerequisite	Credit hours
			theory	practical	total
Industrial chemistry (II)	0308352	0304211	3	1	4
Fats, oils and lipids	0308353	0304211	3	1	4
Inorganic chemistry (II)	0304332	0304231	3	1	4
University- elective course		–	3	–	3
Special topics in industrial chemistry	0308470	approval of department	2	–	2
					17

 

Second semester
Course name	Course number	Prerequisite	Credit hours
			theory	practical	total
Introduction to computer science	0303101	–	3	1	4
Total quality management (elective course-chemistry department)	0308385	0304101	3	–	3
Polymer science and technology	0308358	0304211	3	1	4
Analytical chemistry (II)	0304342	0304241	3	1	4
University -compulsory course		–	2	–	2
					17

 

Senior

First semester
Course name	Course number	Prerequisite	Credit hours
			theory	practical	total
Biochemistry	0304481	0304315	3	–	3
University -compulsory course		–	2	–	2
Medicinal and pharmaceutical chemistry	0308459	0304315	3	1	4
Research methodology	0304458	0304315	3	–	3
Nano chemistry	0308359	0304322	3	1	4
					16

 

Second semester
Course name	Course number	Prerequisite	Credit hours
			theory	practical	total
Spectroscopy and systematic identification of organic compounds	0304416	0304315	3	1	4
Colloids	0308460	0304321	3	1	4
Graduation project and seminar	0304451	approval of department	2	–	2
					10
					125

 

General chemistry (0304101) 4 credit hours:

This course is a comprehensive survey of chemistry offered for science students that emphasize the principles underlying the scientific methods and measurements, elements compounds and periodic table, the formation and interaction of chemical substances: stoichiometry, types of chemical reactions, thermochemistry, atomic and molecular structure, intermolecular forces, gases, solutions, thermodynamics, kinetics, chemical equilibrium, acids and bases, entropy and free energy and finally electrochemistry. In the practical part, student has to perform at least 12 experiments related to the upper mentioned topics.

Organic chemistry I (0304211) 4 credit hours

This is the first of a series of three organic chemistry courses for students majoring in chemistry. It is a four credit theoretical course, the basic principles of organic chemistry will be covered with an emphasis on energy changes, chemical reactivity, structure, bonding, acid-base theories, and electron Push-Pull mechanisms. The following major classes of organic compounds will be discussed: Alkanes, Cycloalkanes, Alkenes, Alkynes, with a stress on major class reactions and reactive intermediates. Structural concepts such as conformational analysis and stereochemistry will also be emphasized. Presentations, small talks and homework are part of this course.

Organic chemistry II (0304212) 4 credit hours

This is a four credit course composed of three credits theoretical and one credit practical. It includes a comprehensive and detailed study of the reactions and properties of different functional groups including alkenes, alkynes, dienes, arenes, alcohols and ethers.  Reaction mechanisms, as well as multi-step synthesis of more complicated compounds, are incorporated. The experimental part of this course introduces the students to experience and practice the basic techniques of determining melting and boiling points as well as to perform different separation techniques such as distillation, crystallization, extraction and chromatography. Also, it includes carrying out simple chemical tests and synthesis of alcohols, alkenes and alkyl halides.

Physical chemistry (I) (0304221) 4 credit hours.

This course has two parts, theoretical and practical and mainly concerned with thermodynamics. It includes the study of ideal as well as real gas laws and equations. The three laws of thermodynamics with full and detailed derivations and applications are included with an emphasis on the mathematical approaches. The fundamental equations and relationships such as Gibbs-Helmholtz equations. It also includes the study of equilibrium states, equilibrium electrochemistry, the chemical potential, phase rules with applications on real as well as ideal solutions and mixtures.

In the experimental part the student will attend about 12 lab sessions and perform 12 lab experiments which include constructing of all types of phase diagrams, calculating rate constant and enthalpy changes of chemical reactions by different methods, measuring solution parameters like partial molar volume and distribution constant of substance between 2 solvents.

Inorganic Chemistry I (0304231) 4 credit hours

This course contains discussion of modern concepts of atomic structure with special emphasis on wave mechanics and atomic orbital in wave mechanics. It deals with the structures of simple solids, molecular structure and bonding, molecular symmetry, molecular orbital theory with emphasis on group theory. Acids and bases, the periodic table, and the chemistry of elements.

Analytical chemistry (I) (0304241) 4 credit hours.

Analytical chemistry is a four credit course. It is a quantitative course that is especially designed and offered to science students in their second year. The course concentrate on the fundamental principles of quantitative analysis, with emphasis on how to evaluate errors of chemical analyses and how to report a final result of a chemical analysis. Understand the gravimetric method for chemical analysis.  Study the various types of the titrimetric methods for chemical analysis. These include neutralization, precipitation, complexation and redox titrations. Understand the theory of titration, titration curves, indicators and buffers.

This lab course deals with experiments related to chemical analysis. The material provides an introduction to the field of practical analytical chemistry, safety regulations, basic tools and operations of analytical chemistry, statistics to data treatment, and practice to various gravimetric and titrimetric methods of analysis of real samples. This course also deals with the right pieces of equipment used in gravimetric and volumetric methods of analysis.

Cosmetics and detergents (0308251) 4 credit hours

The Course will give a background on the nature of the ingredients used in cosmetics, toiletries, detergents & disinfectants. This will include types of Surfactants and other ingredients used in the different forms of products (Liquids, pastes, emulsions and solids). To understand how surfactants, behave in solution is crucial for designing a suitable form of product. This will be discussed through using ternary phase diagrams, illustrating the different amphiphilic association structures namely water/oil & oil/water Emulsions and Micro emulsions, Lyotropic liquid crystal, liposomes and vesicles. The effect of hydrotropes on solubility and the stability of foams will be also related to phase diagrams. Suggested development formulations for different preparations using natural substances will be studied, the preparations include specialized formulae such as creams for moisturizing, bleaching anti-aging and sun screening

Lotions for revitalizing and cleansing

Liquids for dishwashing and disinfecting cleaners.

Waxes and polishes for shoe. Furniture and Car

A brief knowledge on the nature of human skin will help to understand the interaction between the different products and skin. The cause of skin irritation, penetration enhances, and changes occurring during the process of applying the products are all related topics. Basic manufacturing processes will be discussed, together with the topics and instruments needed to prepare the products & the facilities that have to be available. A brief look on the quality assurance and how to establish confidence that the finished product produced meets all the requirements for functionality and safety will be given. The practical part will deal with the experiments on preparing the different personal care products and detergents. This part of the course will be given in the last ten sessions.

Organic chemistry III (0304315) 4 credit hours

This is a four credit course composed of three credits theoretical and one credit practical. It continues the comprehensive and detailed study of the reactions and properties of the functional groups including aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids and their derivatives, amines and phenols. Reaction mechanisms, as well as multi-step synthesis of more complicated compounds, are incorporated. The experimental part of this course focuses on the synthesis of different functional group compounds including single and multiple-step procedures for the above mentioned families of compounds.

Physical chemistry (II) (0304322) 4 credit hours.

This is the second course in physical chemistry series. It contains theoretical and practical parts. In this course the following topics will be covered: Molecules in motion: The kinetic model of gases, collisions with walls and surfaces, the rate of effusion, transport properties of a perfect gas. Molecular motion in liquid: Conductivity of weak and strong electrolytes, mobility of ions and diffusion. Processes at solid surfaces: Different adsorption isotherms.                                 The rate of chemical reaction: Definition, rate law and rate constant, reactions approaching equilibrium, temperature dependence of reaction rate, mechanisms of reactions, Kinetics of complex reactions (chain reactions, photochemistry, polymerization kinetics, homogeneous catalysts, enzymes. Molecular reaction dynamics: collision theory and diffusion controlled reactions.

In the experimental part the student will attend about 12 lab sessions and perform 12 lab experiments which include mobility and ion conductivity and activity coefficient. Viscosity measurements. Adsorption experiments and different kinetic studies.

Inorganic Chemistry II (0304332) 4 credit hours.

This course is a continuation to the first Inorganic Chemistry (I) course and comprised of theoretical and practical parts. The topics that will be covered in Coordination chemistry: Crystal field theory, ligand field theory, bonding, structure, angular overlap model, spectra and magnetic properties of coordination compounds, reactions and mechanisms of complexes. This course will contain a practical application of inorganic chemistry concepts, it includes synthesis, Physical (Instrumental) methods of compound characterization, such as electrical conductivity, infrared, UV/vis spectrum, magnetic measurements, 1H and 13C NMR. Elucidation of structure.

Analytical chemistry (II) (0304342) 4 credit hours.

Analytical chemistry is a four credit course. It is an instrumental course that is especially designed and offered to science students in their third year. Analytical methods are classified as being either classical (wet chemistry) or instrumental methods.  This course will cover the basic principles, applications and operation of the modern analytical instrumentation such as chromatographic separation techniques and spectroscopic techniques as well as electrochemical techniques. Instrumental analysis is playing a crucial role in today’s chemical and pharmaceutical industry, biomedicine, environmental and material sciences.

The course deals with simple modern instruments used in quantitative chemical analysis, such as fluorometer, UV-visible spectrometer, FTIR, ICP-Ms, NMR, HPLC, GC, polarimeter, refractometer, pH meter, conductivity meter, atomic absorption and flame photometer.

Industrial Chemistry (II) (0308352) 4 credit hours

It encompasses more aspects of chemical industries in a general way: Dyes and methods of dyeing’s, pigments and paints, adhesives, pharmaceuticals, polishes, orders and fragrance. The purpose is to continue to acquaint the student with the basic principles and applications of chemical industries.

Fats, oils and waxes (0308353) 4 credit hours

This involves a somewhat detailed study of   fats oils and waxes. The basic chemistry   of    raw   materials, quality   control, analytical   procedures   and   physical characterization are presented and studied.

Agro chemistry (0308354) 3 credit hours

The chemistry of phosphorus and its compounds, insecticides, herbicides, plant and animal hormones and fertilizers are the main areas of   study in this course Activities include scientific trips and visits to local firms and factories.

Polymer Science and technology (0308358) 4 credit hours

This course gives an overview of the polymer field, from their synthesis to characterization, properties, and applications. All major synthetic methods are considered: step (condensation) polymerization, chain (addition) polymerization with ionic and radical variations, copolymerization, stereospecific polymerization, ring-opening polymerization, and synthetic reactions on formed polymers. Emphasis is placed on how the various synthetic methods are used to control structural features (e.g., molecular weight, branching, crosslinking, and crystallinity). Among the properties that are analyzed are polymer solubility, molecular weight and molecular weight distribution, crystallinity (versus amorphous behavior), transition temperatures, mechanical properties, and the processing of polymers into useful products. The effect of molecular structure on these properties and the utilization of polymers are discussed in detail:

Polymer Properties and Characterization

Thermodynamics of Polymer Solutions

Transitions, Thermal Analyses, and Spectroscopy

Rheology and Mechanical Properties

Polymer Processing and Synthesis

Step (Condensation) Polymerization, Thermosetting, Free Radical Chain, Emulsion, Cationic, and Anionic Polymerization

Copolymerization, Ring-Opening Polymerization, and Stereospecific Polymerization

Synthetic Reactions of Polymers.

Nano chemistry (0308359) 4 credit hours.

This course introduces the fundamental principles needed to understand the behavior of materials at the nanometer length scale and the different classes of nanomaterials. Examples for possible applications and their relevance to technology will be given. Topics include: introduction to different classes of nanomaterials, including both inorganic and organic constituents; synthesis of nanomaterials, including chemical and physical vapor transport, solution chemistry, and nanofabrication methods; characterization of nanomaterials, including x-ray techniques, scanning probe microscopy and electron microscopy; and the electronic, thermal, optical and mechanical properties of nanomaterials. Throughout the course we discuss the origin of size effects in controlling the properties of nanomaterials.

Total quality management (0308385) 3 credit hours

The course deals with the concept of quality management as one of the modern administrative concepts aimed at developing and improving the quality of the goods and services produced by planning the quality of the products, controlling this quality and studying TQM in terms of its concept and principles, As well as the global quality management system ISO, and the Japanese experience in the field of total quality management.

Industrial Applications of HPLC (0308412) 2 credit hours.

HPLC is an important tool in most of the labs involved in research and industry. The fields of study include medical, biological, chemical, biochemical, phytochemical (plant chemical research). Industrial applications of HPLC includes, among others, pharmaceutical analysis, and food for quality control.In this course, we will focus on pharmaceutical and food applications of HPLC.

Spectroscopy and systematic identification of organic compounds (0304416) 4 credit hours.

This course includes studying of chemical reactions and synthesis of different functional groups of organic compounds (experimentally and theoretically) as: carbonyl compounds (aldehydes and ketones) carboxylic acids and its derivatives, phenols, amines, amino acids and sugars. It also includes the systematic methods for identification of an unknown organic compounds using chemical tests and derivatives and deferent spectrophotometric methods (UV-visible, IR, H¹NMR, C¹³NMR and mass spectrometer). The literatures will discuss in detail a variety of spectrometric methods of structure determination including UV-Visible, IR, ¹H-NMR, ¹³C-NMR & MS. In addition, the different physical & chemical methods will be reviewed. A good deal of the lectures will be spent on problem solving. In the practical part student will identify four different pure organic compounds and will purify an unknown mixture using chromatography into pure components and later will identify them by chemical tests and by spectrometric instruments.

Advance industrial chemistry (0308450) 2 credit hours.

This course deals with the regulatory aspects and rules that govern drug manufacturing. It starts with the necessary requirements for a facility to be qualified for manufacturing, the reformulation of a product, accelerated stability resting, quality control and quality assurance for the finished product. Current good manufacturing practice for finished pharmaceuticals will be given. Production and process controls, packaging and labeling control, in VITRO and in VIVO bioequivalence documentations are all major issues in this course.

Graduation project and seminar (0304451) 2 credit hours

This is a seminar class enhancing oral communication and presentation skills that are necessary to transfer scientific related information. This course aims to hone the skills and abilities of the students required to conduct scientific research through application and laboratory practice of what the student has learned in different courses coherently not separate for all the concepts studied by the students during their whole undergraduate years. In order to insure an optimum performance level of the educational process in the preparation of cadres specialized and capable of dealing and solving problems related to the community and the surrounding environment, and to maximize the benefits from the graduation research project.

Petrochemicals (0308451) 2 credit hours

A comprehensive study of   petroleum, and petrochemicals, methods of separation, purification reactions are studied with emphasis on chemical interconversions

Medicinal and pharmaceutical chemistry (0308459) 4 credit hours

This Couse involves preparatory methods of typical medicals and drugs for both internal and external use, with a survey of the chemistry of some therapeutic classes, such as antibiotics, analgesic, Antipyretic, Antispasmodic, Antianxiety, Antihistamine, Diuretic Decongestant etc.  The course deals also with drugs manufacture and Formulations, tablet making, capsules, suppositories, ointments, solutions and suspensions with emphasis on quality control and biological assay of Products.

Colloids (0308460) 4 credit hours

If we consider the three states of matter, gas, liquid and solid, we can observe colloidal systems in all possible combinations. Our ability to understand, use, and control colloids depends on our mastery of their properties, nearly all industrial processes involve colloidal systems. In many rapidly advancing area of technology, such as fabrication of new high strength composite materials, development of high performance ceramics for use at elevated temperatures, and control of targeted drug delivery and medical diagnostic systems, progress depends on our ability to control colloidal interaction.  A Major area of colloidal science involves association colloids formed by amphiphilic molecules.  This course discusses the general characteristics of amphiphilic self-organizing systems. The structural characteristics as well as the solvophobic interactions that drive aggregation will be described. Micellar systems both ionic and nonionic micelles will be discussed through the study of ternary phase diagrams where the phase behavior as a function of composition can be represented on triangular plot. The discussion also deals with association processes leading to the formation of liquid crystals, vesicles, and gels. Examination of self-organizing properties of surfactant-polymer system, proteins and polyelectrolytes will be presented.  Other topics to be covered will be hydrotrops and foams. The practical part involves preparation of colloidal solution including micelles, inverse micelles, lamellar liquid crystal, hexagonal liquid crystals in addition to the thermodynamically unstable liposomes and double emulsions. Students will learn how to differentiate between isotropic and anisotropic preparations using cross polarizers and polarized microscopy.

Biochemistry (0304481) 3 credit hours

Topics covered include the chemistry of biomolecules (carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, and nucleotides); mechanisms and kinetics; biosynthesis and function of macromolecules including DNA, RNA, and proteins; introduction to biotechnology and recombinant DNA techniques.

Special topics in industrial chemistry (0308470) 2 credit hours

This course is intended to address specific topics of interest in chemistry. Polymer Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Instrumentation/Spectroscopy, and Environmental Chemistry are a few examples of possible course offerings. Subject matter may change from semester to semester based on faculty and student interest. Primarily lecture format, but a laboratory component may be included.

Business of industrial projects (0308491) 2credit hours

This course deals with the teaching of the ideas of small projects, their application on the ground and their strategic management, self-employment and others, contribution to development, the student’s awareness of the importance of small projects and their role in economic development and their reflection on development in other fields.

Industrial environmental chemistry (0308360) 2 credit hours

The course covers concepts and applications of analytical chemistry, chemical kinetics and chemical thermodynamics for environmental science. It introduces the students to chemical processes that regulate the composition of air, water, and soil. Attention is paid to understanding chemical equilibrium and kinetics of natural systems and how they are influenced by human actions. Additional topics of study may include sources, effects, and remediation of pollution, green chemistry, toxic metals, water and wastewater treatment and the analysis of environmental samples.

Research methodology (0304458)

This course will consider the application of a number of principles as applied to chemical research. This will be achieved by placing students in active research groups in the Discipline of Chemistry and providing them with the opportunity to carry out research activities. Lecture material will be provided that supplements the research placements, providing students with the opportunity to develop skills in verbal and visual communication with illustration on the writing skills (paper, poster, cover letter, research summary…).