School of Science - Department of Chemistry

Vision

The message of the chemistry department is to produce qualified graduates armed with knowledge and qualified to do research in the field of chemistry, and capable to deal with the requirements of present scientific and technological age and able to participate in building the Jordanian society on strong scientific, professional and moral grounds.

Mission:

To upgrade the capability of the graduates to compete in local, regional, and international levels; upgrade the plans and academic programs to go along with recent scientific and technological advancements; participation of students in faculty research projects and expose students and train them to use modern advanced high tech equipment.

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES Our graduates, once they enter the workforce, are expected to:


O1. Be able to pursue graduate studies in different areas of chemistry or in multidisciplinary fields related to chemistry.
O2. Attain a career in academia or industry.
O3. Apply their acquired chemical knowledge and skills, assume leadership roles, and adapt to new technologies and methodologies through continuous independent learning.
O4. Comply with the standards of ethical codes.

Intended Students Learning Outcomes (ISLO'S)

SO-1. Problem Solving: Graduates will be able to apply mathematical and scientific knowledge to identify, formulate, and solve technical or scientific problems relevant to the discipline of chemistry.

SO-2. Design: Graduate will be able to use their understanding of chemistry concepts and principles to formulate and design systems, processes, procedures, or programs to meet desired goals and outcomes.

SO-3. Experimental Skills: Graduates will be able to design, conduct, and analyze experiments or test hypothesis, utilizing appropriate chemical techniques and scientific judgments to draw meaningful conclusions.

SO-4. Communications: Graduates will be able to communicate scientific information effectively and accurately to a range of audiences, including both technical and non-technical audiences.

SO-5. Ethics and Global Context: Graduates will understand and apply ethical and professional responsibilities in the context of the impact of technical and scientific solutions on global, economic, environmental, and societal issues.

SO-6. Teamwork: Graduates will be able to work effectively as a part of a team, establishing goals, planning tasks, meeting deadlines, and analyzing risk and uncertainty in the context of chemistry-related projects and initiatives.

SO-7. Handling Chemicals: An ability to apply the proper procedures for safe handling of chemicals