Departments | AUC School of Sciences and Engineering

Through 11 departments, the school offers students various undergraduate, graduate and PhD programs, in addition to graduate diplomas.

Architecture

Architecture Department at AUC aims at equiping future architects with a comprehensive vision integrating various aspects of the built environment: how it is planned, designed, used and appreciated by society; and to prepare students for starting a successful professional and academic career as Architects by granting them an internationally recognized Professional Degree validated by the International Union of Architects (UNESCO/UIA).

Biology

Biology deals with the origin, history, characteristics, and habits of life. Our approach to biology education is dynamic in order to keep the program current with advances being made in the field. At AUC, as in many colleges and universities, there is a growing tendency to merge what has historically diverged into widely segregated fields: botany and zoology; classical and modern molecular approach; and field and laboratory studies.

Chemistry

The objective of the Bachelor of Science in chemistry is to train students in both the theory and practice of the major branches of chemistry. It prepares students for careers in diverse fields such as industries (chemical, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals, metal and metal finishing, cement, petrochemicals, textiles, paints); environmental monitoring and protection; quality control and quality assurance; clinical analysis; diagnostics; marketing and sales for chemicals and specialty chemicals; education; academic and industrial research.

Computer Science and Engineering

Computer science and engineering are defined as the disciplines that embody the science and technology of design, construction, implementation, and maintenance of software and hardware components of modern computing systems and computer-controlled equipment. It is solidly grounded in the theories and principles of computing, mathematics, science, and engineering and it applies these theories and principles to solve technical problems through the design of computing hardware, software, networks, and processes.

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Construction Engineering

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Electronics and Communications Engineering

Mathematics and Actuarial Science

The Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics develops a level of skill that will enable the student to apply his/her knowledge in industry or teaching and prepares the student for advanced study of mathematics and other fields. The life of nearly everyone is impacted by the work of actuarial experts. Actuarial experts apply mathematical models to improve financial decision-making by evaluating the financial implications of uncertain future events.

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Mechanical Engineering

Graduates of the mechanical engineering program will be able to practice professionally as team members or leaders in both local and global, multidisciplinary environments; advance their careers in mechanical engineering or other fields through promotions, positions of increasing responsibilities or professional certification; contribute to the welfare of the society, and respond to its needs with consideration of ethical and environmental issues; engage in advanced academic and research careers; and pursue entrepreneurial endeavors.

Petroleum Engineering

Physics

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The Institute of Global Health and Human Ecology (I-GHHE)

The Institute of Global Health and Human Ecology (I-GHHE) is an interdisciplinary academic research department that draws on the many talents of faculty in the natural, biomedical, behavioral and social sciences; engineering; business; and policy to provide sustainable solutions for addressing issues of health and disease prevention. In its holistic approach, it recognizes that today’s world health challenges are global challenges.