The vision, mission and goals of the department

Department Overview:

The Department of Chemistry was established as one of the departments of the College of Education for Women in 1990. The duration of study in the department is four years, leading to a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry. The first cohort graduated in the academic year 1993–1994. The department also offers a postgraduate program starting in the academic year 2024–2025. Faculty members oversee the educational process through a team composed of academic staff and support personnel, including lecturers, teaching assistants, and technicians.

The idea behind establishing the department was to build a foundation for developing and refining students' talents and enhancing their abilities across various fields of chemistry, while also providing a research-oriented environment that applies the latest technological advancements to sustain national development. On the educational front, the department aims to instill perseverance, self-confidence, and the pursuit of scientific knowledge through sound academic methods that contribute to the scientific journey and keep pace with continuous developments.

Vision:

The department aspires for women to lead in preparing teaching and research cadres in the field of chemistry, which is globally recognized for its civilizational significance. These cadres will have the ability to effect educational and social changes aligned with the demands and rapid developments of the modern era, according to comprehensive quality standards.

Mission:

The Chemistry Department is committed to offering distinguished academic programs at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. It aims to graduate qualified professionals across all branches of chemistry (organic, inorganic, physical, biological, and analytical), and to provide a research environment focused on applying the latest technological advances to sustain national development. The department also strives to produce graduates who are competitive in the labor market and adopts strategies of analysis and critical thinking to qualify human resources intellectually, cognitively, and skillfully in a creative, competitive environment.

Educational Program Goals:

The academic program equips students with the ability to clarify and master the concepts and skills of chemistry and to teach chemistry topics. The objectives are designed to ensure the ability to explain concepts across all chemistry disciplines and aim to:

1.    Prepare and qualify educational cadres with high levels of expertise and competence capable of meeting labor market demands in schools and universities at global, regional, and local levels.

2.    Produce graduates with educational concepts capable of keeping pace with societal developments and embedding these concepts within educational communities.

3.    Enhance teaching methods by providing the latest visual, auditory, and written instructional tools and equipping the advanced research laboratory with modern analytical instruments.

4.    Establish principles of chemical safety and security in both educational and advanced laboratories and chemical storage facilities.

5.    Support and promote scientific research based on modern principles; develop educational laboratories through advanced scientific experiments, with a focus on practical applications.

6.    Increase collaboration with all state research institutions, provide services, exchange information, and hold educational workshops for them.

7.    Keep up with scientific developments and learn through e-learning platforms.