Credit Hours - 3

This course is aimed at enhancing students understanding of basic principles in Statistics and Probability. Relative frequency function, Introduction to probability distributions, some univariate probability distributions; Bernoulli, Binomial, Poisson, Uniform distributions. Simulation of random variables from probability distributions; Bernoulli, Binomial, Uniform distributions using R, Minitab and Stata: mean, variance, mode of probability distribution. Writing simple codes to generate discrete random values of the Bernoulli, Binomial and Poisson distributed random variables. One-hour Lab session a week will be organized for students.

Reading List

• Chung, K.L. (2012). Elementary probability theory with stochastic processes. Springer Science & Business Media.
• Feller, W. (1968). An Introduction to probability theory and its applications. Vol. I. London-New York-Sydney-Toronto: John Wiley & Sons.
• Rizzo, M.L. (2007). Statistical computing with R.
• Schinazi, R.B. (2011). Probability with statistical applications. Springer Science & Business Media.
• Sheldon, R. (2002). A first course in probability. Pearson Education India.

Credit Hours - 3

This is a course which highlights the interplay of algebra and geometry.  It includes topics such as: polar coordinates; conic sections. Complex numbers, Argand diagram, DeMoivre's theorem, roots of unity. Algebra of matrices and determinants, linear transformations. Transformations of the complex plane.  Sketching polar curves and some coordinate geometry in 3 dimensions. Vector product and triple products. 

Reading List:

• Beacher, J., Penna, J. A., & Bittinger, M. L. (2005). College Algebra (2nd Edition). Addison Wesley
• Copeland, A. H. (1962). Geometry, algebra and trigonometry by vector methods. Mac-Millan
• Safler, F. (2012). Schaum's Outline of Precalculus (3rd Edition).  McGraw-Hill Education
• Spiegel, M.R., & Moyer, R.E. (2014).  Schaum's Outline of College Algebra (4th Edition). 
• McGraw-Hill Education
• Sullivan, M. (2005). College Algebra.  Prentice Hall. 

Credit Hours - 3

Elementary idea of limit, continuity and derivative of a function. Rules of differentiation. Applications of differentiation. Derivative of the elementary and transcendental functions. Methods of integration. Improper integrals. Applications of integration. Formation of differential equations and solution of first order differential equations both separable variable type and using an integrating factor.

Reading List:

• Hughes-Hallett, D., Gleason A.M., et al (1994).  Calculus. A. J. Wiley.
• Kline, M. (1998). Calculus: An Intuitive and Physical Approach (2nd Edition). Dover.
• Lang, S. (1998). A First Course in Calculus (Undergraduate texts). Springer.
• Stewart, J. (1995). Calculus, concepts and context. Brooks/Cole
• Thomas, G.B., & Finney, R.L. (1995). Calculus and Analytic Geometry. Addison Wesley Publishing Company

Credit Hours - 3

Vectors may be used very neatly to prove several theorems of geometry. This course is about applying vector operations and the method of mathematical proof (of MATH 121) to geometric problems. The areas of study include: vector operations with geometric examples; components of a vector and the scalar product of vectors. Coordinate geometry in the plane including normal vector to a line, angle between intersecting lines, reflection in a line, angle bisectors and the equation of a circle, the tangent and the normal at a point.

Reading List:

• Akyeampong, D.A., (2006). Vectors and Geometry. Departmental Lecture notes.
• Backhouse, J.K., Houldsworth, S.P.T.,  & Horril, P.J.F. (2010). Pure Mathematics. Longman
• Bostock, L., Chandler. S., & Thorpes, S. (2014). Further Pure Mathematics. Oxford University Press.
• Robinson, G. B. (2011). Vector geometry. Dover.
• Schuster, S. (2008). Elementary Vector Geometry. Dover.

Credit Hours - 3

This course is a precalculus course which aims to develop the students’ ability to think logically, use sound mathematical reasoning and understand the geometry in algebra. It includes advanced levels of topics addressed in high school such as arrangements, selections and the binomial theorem. Sequences and series. Logic and Proof.  Set theory. Indices, logarithms and the algebra of surds. Concept of a function. Trigonometric functions, their inverses, their graphs, circular measure and trigonometric identities. 

Reading List:

• Backhouse, J.K., Houldsworth, S.P.T., & Cooper B.E.D. (2010). Pure Mathematics 2, Longman.
• Bittinger, M. L. et al (2012) Algebra and Trigonometry (5th edition). Pearson
• Bostock, L., Chandler, S., & Thorpes, S. (2014). Mathematics; the core course for A-level.        Oxford University Press.
• Bostock, L., Chandler. S., & Thorpes, S. (2014) Further Pure Mathematics, Oxford University Press.
• Spiegel, M.R., & Moyer, R.E. (2014). Schaum's Outline of College Algebra (4th Edition). McGraw-Hill Education

Credit Hours - 3

Problem Solving and Programming are essential skills for IT students and IT professionals. Learning how to solve a problem using a structured programming language provides a strong foundation for a successful career. Designing of solutions to problems using procedural techniques and deciding on an appropriate repetition and/or selection structures for given problems will be covered. Topics Include: The importance of algorithms in the problem-solving process; Properties of good algorithms, Algorithms for solving simple problems; the use of a programming language to implement, test, and debug algorithms for solving simple problems, data definition, control structures, functions, arrays, pointers and strings.

Reading List:

• Dean, J., & Dean, R. (2012). Introduction to Programming with Java: A Problem Solving Approach (4th Edition). Dubuque, IA: McGraw-Hill.   
• Felleisen, M., Findler, R. B., Flatt, M., & Krishnamurthi, S. (2011). How to Design Programs: An Introduction to Programming and Computing, Cambridge, MA: MIT Press. 
• Liang, D. Y. (2014). Intro to Java Programming, Comprehensive Version (10th Edition).Pearson. 
• Robertson, L. A. (2010). Simple Program Design, A Step-by-Step Approach, (5th Edition). Cambridge, MA: Course Technology.   
• Savitch, W. (2013). Java: An Introduction to Problem Solving and Programming (6th Edition). Harlow: Addison Wesley.

Credit Hours - 3

This course provides a broad survey introducing the key areas the computer science discipline and information technology discipline. It introduces computers and how they work, their classification and historical development. Topics covered will include Application of computers; Data representation in Computers; Peripherals; Files; Systems Engineering; Databases; Computer architecture; Assembly language; Data Communications and networking; Systems software; Programming concepts in very accessible language Python; Algorithms and data structures; The internet and Web Technology. Programming assignments are inspired by real-world domains of cryptography, forensics, gaming and finance.

Reading List

• Heathcote, P., & Bond, K. (2013). A Level Computing. London: BPP (Letts Educational).
• Brookshear, J. G. (2011). Computer Science: An Overview (11th Edition). Boston: Addison Wesley.       
• Geoffrey, S. (2008). Introduction to Computer Information System (2nd Edition.). Iowa: Kendall Hunt Publishing.
• Kamaljeet, S. (2013). Fundamentals of Computing (2nd Edition). Iowa: Kendall Hunt Publishing.     
• Miller, M. (2011). Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Computer Basics (4th Edition). New York: Que Publishing.               

Credit Hours - 2

The course provides students with an understanding of the principles of historical geology and how these principles are applied in unravelling Earth’s history. It begins with discussions on concepts and principles, followed by a chronological discussion of Earth and life history. It then discusses the lessons learned from the geologic past to understand and place in context some of the global issues facing the world today, such as depletion of natural resources, global climate warming, and decreasing biodiversity. 

Reading List

• Gore, P.W. (2014). Historical Geology Lab Manual (1st Edition). Wiley.   
• Monroe, J.S., & Wicander, R. (2015). Historical Geology (8th Edition). Brooks Cole.   
• Poort, J.M., & Carlson, R.J. (2004). Historical Geology: Interpretations and Applications (6th Edition). Pearson.     
• Ritter, S., & Petersen, M. (2006). Interpreting Earth History: A Manual of Historical Geology (8th Edition). Waveland Press, Inc.   
• Stanley, S.M., & Luczaj, J.A. (2014). Earth System History (4th Edition). W.H. Freeman.   

Credit Hours - 1

This course allows students to visit appropriate facilities or selected areas of interest and is designed to reinforce geological concepts learnt in class. This presents a useful and interesting way to learn about the environment and geological processes. Study trips may include visits to large and small industrial firms throughout the entire country, or tunnel projects that are underway, as well as natural areas that require special measures with regards to the environment.

Reading List

• Busch, R. M., & Tasa, D.G. (2014). Laboratory Manual in Physical Geology (10th Edition). Pearson. 
• Jordan, T.H., & Grotzinger, J. (2014). Understanding Earth (7th Edition). W.H. Freeman. 
• Monroe, J.S., Wicamber, R., & Hazlet, R. (2006). Physical Geology: Exploring the Earth (6th Edition). Brooks Cole.   
• Plummer, C.C., Carlson, D., & Hammersley, L. (2015). Physical Geology (15th Edition). McGraw-Hill Education.   
• Tasa, D.G., Lutgens, F.K., & Tarbuck, E.J. (2016). Earth: An introduction to Physical Geology (12th Edition). Pearson.     

Credit Hours - 3

This course introduces students to the science of the earth and the processes, both internal and external, that act upon it. The course covers the following topics: minerals; volcanism and extrusive rocks; intrusive activities and origin of igneous rocks; weathering and soil; sediments and sedimentary rocks; metamorphism, metamorphic rocks and hydrothermal rocks; the rock cycle; mass wasting; streams and landscape; groundwater; glaciers and glaciation; deserts and wind action; shorelines and coastal processes; crustal deformation and folds; faults; earthquakes; plate tectonics; mountain building. 

Reading List

• Busch R.M., & Tasa, D.G. (2014). Laboratory Manual in Physical Geology (10th Edition0. Pearson.
• Jordan, T.H., & Grotzinger, J. (2014). Understanding Earth (7th Edition). W.H. Freeman. 
• Monroe, J.S., Wicamber, R., & Hazlet, R. (2006). Physical Geology: Exploring the Earth, 6th Edition. Brooks Cole.
• Plummer, C.C., Carlson, D., & Hammersley, L. (2015). Physical Geology (15th Edition). McGraw-Hill Education. 
• Tasa, D.G., Lutgens, F.K., & Tarbuck, E.J. (2016). Earth: An introduction to Physical Geology (12th Edition). Pearson. 

Credit Hours - 3

This course is a calculus-based general physics course that introduces students to basic principles in electricity and magnetism. Topics covered in the course include the following: Electric charge and electric field; Gauss’ law; electrical potential; capacitance and dielectrics; electric current, resistance and direct-current circuits; magnetic field and magnetic forces; sources of magnetic fields; magnetic materials; electromagnetic induction; displacement current and Maxwell’s equations; inductance; alternating current.

Reading List

• Giancoli, D. C. (2016). Physics: Principles with applications (7th Edition). Essex, England: Pearson Education Limited.
• Halliday, D., Resnick, R., & Walker, J. (2014). Fundamentals of physics (extended edition, 10th Edition). Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
• Knight, R. D. (2018). Physics for scientists and engineers: A strategic approach with modern physics (4th Edition). Essex, England: Pearson Education Limited.
• Tipler, P. & Mosca, G. (2014). Physics for sscientists and engineers. New York, NY: W. H. Freeman.
• Young, H. D. & Freedman, R. A. (2015). University physics (with modern physics) (14th Edition). Essex, England: Pearson Education Limited.

Credit Hours - 3

This course is a calculus-based general physics course that introduces students to basic principles in mechanics and thermal physics. Topics covered in the course include the following: vectors and vector algebra; linear momentum; motion; Newton's laws; force; circular motion; work and energy; rotational motion; gravitation; thermodynamic systems; thermal equilibrium; work and heat; First law of thermodynamics; entropy; gas laws;

Kinetic theory of gases.

Reading List

• Giancoli, D. C. (2016). Physics: Principles with applications (7th Edition). Essex, England:  Pearson Education Limited.
• Halliday, D., Resnick, R., & Walker, J. (2014). Fundamentals of physics (10th Edition). Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
• Knight, R. D. (2018). Physics for scientists and engineers: A strategic approach with modern physics (4th Edition). Essex, England: Pearson Education Limited.
• Tipler, P., & Mosca, G. (2014). Physics for sscientists and engineers. New York, NY: W. H. Freeman.
• Young, H. D., & Freedman, R. A. (2015). University physics (with modern physics) (14th Edition). Essex, England: Pearson Education Limited

Credit Hours - 1

This is the second in a sequence of laboratory courses. PHYS 106 builds on the techniques developed in PHYS 105 and further laboratory experiments are conducted to reinforce data collection and data analysis techniques developed in PHYS 105. Experiments in electricity and magnetism, in optics, electronics, vibrations, oscillations, and waves may be included.

Reading List

• Baird, D. C. (1995). Experimentation: An introduction to measurement theory and  experiment design (3rd Edition). Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall.
• Bennington, P. R., & Robinson, D. K. (2003). Data reduction and error analysis for the physical sciences. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.
• Morris, A.S. (2001). Measurement and instrumentation principles. Oxford. Butterworth-Heinemann.
• Squires, G. L. (2001). Practical physics (4th Edition.). Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press. 
• Taylor, J. R. (1982). An introduction to error analysis. Mill Valley, CA: University Science Books. 

Credit Hours - 1

In this first of a series of practical physics courses, laboratory experiments are conducted to expose students to handling various measuring instruments and to data and error analysis. The course begins with an introduction to physical measurement techniques, data presentation, and error analysis. This is followed by several experiments in mechanics and thermal physics. Additional experiments in other topical areas may be included.

Reading List

• Baird, D. C. (1995). Experimentation: An introduction to measurement theory and experiment design (3rd Edition). Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall.
• Bennington, P. R., & Robinson, D. K. (2003). Data reduction and error analysis for the physical sciences. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.
• Morris, A.S. (2001). Measurement and instrumentation principles. Oxford. Butterworth-Heinemann.
• Squires, G. L. (2001). Practical physics (4th Edition.). Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press. 
• Taylor, J. R. (1982). An introduction to error analysis. Mill Valley, CA: University Science Books.

Credit Hours - 1

This laboratory-based course seeks to equip students with further skills in experimental techniques. Qualitative inorganic analysis such as; determination of aluminium, barium, bismuth, calcium, copper, iron, nickel and silver, as well as the identification of halides, phosphates, sulphates and nitrates; simple organic synthetic preparations such as the synthesis of the analgesic aspirin from salicylic acid and acetic anhydride with exercises in purification and re-crystallization are some of the practical concepts and applications that will be explored.

Reading List

• Fabirkiewicz, A. M., & Stowell, J. C, (2015). Intermediate Organic Chemistry (3rd Edition). 
• Wiley. 
• Leonard, J., Lygo, B., & Procter, G., (2013). Advanced Practical Organic Chemistry (3rd 
• Edition). CRC press.
• Mendlam, J., Denny, R. C., Barnes, J.  D., & Thomas, M. J. K., (2000). Vogel’s Quantitative 
• Chemical Analysis (6th Edition). Prentice Hall. 
• Suehla, G., (1996). Vogel’s Qualitative Inorganic Analysis (7th Edition). Prentice Hall. 
• Vogel, A. I., Tatchell, A. R., Furnis, B. S., Hannaford, A. J., & Smith, P. W. G., (1996).
• Vogel Textbook of organic Chemistry (5th Edition). Pearson.

Credit Hours - 3

This course provides a foundation for knowledge in organic chemistry to students. Concepts to be discussed will include structural determination of organic molecules involving the use of major purification techniques, qualitative and quantitative analysis and the use of spectroscopic techniques in structure elucidation. Students will be introduced to the concept of functional groups with a focus on alkanes and cycloalkanes, alkenes and alkynes including for sources, formation, uses and reactions where necessary.  Stereochemistry of these hydrocarbons as well as other fundamental organic concepts will be introduced to give a good foundation for subsequent courses in organic chemistry at higher levels.

Reading List

• Hill, J. W., & Petrucci, R. H., (2002). General Chemistry: An integrated Approach. Prentice-
• Hall Inc., New Jersey.
• Jones, M. Jr., (1997). Organic Chemistry (1st Edition). W.W. Norton & Com. Inc. 
• McMurry, J., (2011). Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry (International edition, 7th Edition). 
• Brooks & Cole, Cengage Learning. 
• Patrick, G. L., (2004). Organic Chemistry, Instant Notes (2nd Edition). Bios Scientific Pub. 
• Zanger, M., & Mckee, J., (1997). Essentials of Organic Chemistry (1st Edition). Wm. C. 
• Brown Pub.
• Zumdahl, S. S., & Zumdahl, S. A., (2014). Chemistry (9th Edition). Houghton Mifflin 
• Company, Boston, New York. 
• Hart, D. J., Hadad, M. C., Craine, E. L., & Hart, H., (2012). Organic Chemistry, A Brief 
• Course (International edition, 13th Edition). Brooks & Cole, Cengage Learning. 

Credit Hours - 1

This practical course exposes the students to basic techniques in volumetric analysis including: preparation of standard solutions, acid/base titrations; redox titrations involving permanganate, and iodimetry.  Applications of volumetric analysis such determination of solubility product constants, purity of reagents, determination of water of hydration will be explored.  Throughout the course, attention is drawn to uncertainties in measurements, the use of significant figures, propagation of errors, precision, and accuracy in order to ensure the application of the knowledge gained in the theory.

Reading List

• Fifield, F. W., & Kealey, D., (1986). Principles and practices of analytical chemistry (2nd 
• edition).
• Harris, D. C., (2007). Quantitative Chemical Analysis (7th Edition). New York, NY: W.H. 
• Freeman and Co. 
• John, D., Alan, M. J., David, H., Rob, R., & Jonathan, W., (2010). Practical Skills in 
• Chemistry. 
• Jürg, P. S., (2005). Good Lab Practice (2nd edition).
• Mendham, J., Denney, R. C, Barnes, J. D., & Thomas, M. J. K., (2000). Vogel's Quantitative 
• Chemical Analysis (6th Edition). Prentice Hall.
• Vogel, A. I., & Jeffery, G. H., (1989). Textbook of Quantitative Chemical Analysis. 

Credit Hours - 3

This course is designed to provide students with the fundamental concepts in general chemistry. Topics to be considered will include: measurements and presentation of data, uncertainty in measurements, significant figures; Normal distribution of data, Precision, Accuracy and Propagation of errors in calculations. Acid- base concepts such as Bronsted-Lowry’s concept (≥ 10-6M); strength of acids and bases; levelling effect of water; pX scale; Hydrolysis of salts (cations and anions) are dealt with. The course concludes with and introduction to redox reactions and its applications; Solubility of sparingly soluble salts and their important terms including ionic product constants; Ksp; common-ion effect and selective precipitation.

Reading List

• Atkins, J. W., (1989). General Chemistry. Scientific American Books, New York.
• Bodner, G. M., & Pardue, H. L., (1995). Chemistry: An Experimental Science. John Wiley 
• and Sons, Inc., New York.
• Hill, J. W., & Petrucci, R. H., (2002). General Chemistry: An integrated Approach. Prentice-
• Hall Inc., New Jersey.
• Kotz, J., & Treichel P., (1999). Chemistry and Chemical Reactivity. Saunders College 
• Publishing, New York.
• Olmsted, J., & Williams, G., (2002). Chemistry. John Wiley and Sons Inc., New York.
• Skoog, D., West, D., & Holler, F. J., (1994). Fundamentals of Analytical Chemistry. Saunders
• College Publishing, New York. 
• Zumdahl, S. S., & Zumdahl, A. S., (2014). Chemistry (9th Edition). Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston, New York.