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Vision :
The
Chemistry Department of King Abdul Aziz University envisions that it
will be recognized by institutions of higher learning for excellence in
teaching, mentorship of students, and in research in chemistry. The
department will continue to offer the highest quality undergraduate
(B.S.) and graduate (M.S. & PhD.) curriculum. The department will
continue to cooperate effectively with other departments to offer
interdisciplinary programs in biochemistry, Pharmacy, Marine Science,
education, and environmental science, and to offer challenging and
appropriate courses to support majors in biology, biochemistry ,
chemical engineering and physics. The department will offer excellent
and fascinating introductory courses which will both instruct and
stimulate students in all of the university's programs, including the
areas of engineering studies, Medicine, allied health and the chemistry
minor, as well as the department's major programs.
Mission :
The
Chemistry Department pledges itself to encourage in the broadest and
most liberal manner, the advancement of science and particularly
chemistry in all of its branches through its education, research, and
service missions.
Education Mission :
The Chemistry Department is committed to helping each student
achieve his/her personal academic potential by creating an environment
that promotes
- frequent interactions between faculty and students,
- independent thought, collegial exchange of ideas and high ethical standards,
- development of innovative instructional techniques,
- use of modern educational technology in lecture and laboratory courses, and
- increased opportunities and greater participation by under-represented minorities.
Research Mission :
The Chemistry Department is committed to conducting research on fundamental and applied problems by
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supporting scientific inquiry of a significant nature by individual faculty and student investigators, and
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promoting the development of innovative interdisciplinary research programs.
Community Service Mission :
The Chemistry Department is committed to enhancing the public welfare and economic development of the kingdom through
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outreach programs to chemistry students and educators
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participation and leadership in professional organizations and
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development of strategic partnerships with other departments, academic institutions and chemical industry.
Objectives :
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Graduating
national Provisionally qualified Personal who are necessary for the
service of the community and the government plans and programs of
development, education and industry within the Kingdom.
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Conducting
academic and industrial scientific research necessary for the improve
the quality of live for the people of the Kingdome and the region.
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Contributing to the improvement of the public at the scientific cultural awareness via the academic conferences and workshops.
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Providing the technical services in field of chemistry to both public and private sectors.
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Encouraging the attempts of translation to arbic scientific publications.
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