Basic Sciences Department

Department Overview

Basic sciences represent a fundamental part of human thought, endeavors, imagination, and creativity. Therefore, understanding science is essential to figure out how the natural world works as they provide an effective way of building mental discipline and encourage logical reasoning. In addition, basic sciences play a central role in understanding the contents of other school subjects such as engineering, management, economy, medicine, computer and social studies. For this reason, our department offers foundational supportive courses for students majoring in other disciplines. These courses, which are required by other departments include: Discrete Mathematics. Linear Algebra. Statistics, Quantitative Methods, General Physics 1 and General Physics 2. Our department currently does not award an academic degree. However, running our own program will be considered in our future plan.

Head of the Department's Word

Dr. Intisar Muhammad Abdulrahman Al-Dawood Head of the Department of Basic Sciences

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful

I would like to welcome you to the webpage of the Department of Basic Sciences in the College of Science and Theoretical Studies. Below is a brief overview of the department’s activities. The department offers several essential and required courses for students enrolled in the programs of the College of Administrative and Financial Sciences, as well as the College of Computing and Informatics.
Students will study Discrete Mathematics, which helps them understand and utilize abstract discrete structures that form the backbone of computer science. Students will also have the opportunity to learn Linear Algebra, and acquire calculus skills, both of which are widely and fundamentally used in engineering courses and various other fields.
In addition, students will study Statistics, which introduces them to basic statistical methods used in business administration and IT applications. They will gain the ability to make informed decisions after data analysis using software packages. Furthermore, students will learn key concepts of Probability Theory in the course "Introduction to Statistics and Probability."
Students will also take Quantitative Methods, which help them solve problems related to inefficiency, low productivity, and risk-prone situations in business administration, technical operations, and project management.
Moreover, the department offers General Physics I and II, enabling students to understand fundamental physical quantities and concepts, as well as apply them in their respective academic programs.
The Department of Basic Sciences relies on a distinguished and innovative faculty who simplify complex ideas logically and clearly for students, and assist them in understanding how to apply the concepts they learn. Faculty members are also active in research fields, in addition to continually developing the academic curricula.
The Department of Basic Sciences will soon launch its own academic program, “Applied Statistics in Data Analysis,” which awards graduates a Bachelor’s degree. The program will also offer exit points that allow students to obtain a Diploma degree, should they choose to do so.