Humanities & Social Sciences| College of Science & General Studies

Welcome to the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at the College of Science and General Studies. The Department is primarily concerned with instilling, promoting, and refining the university students' 'Faith,' 'Knowledge,' and 'Performance'; the crucial underpinnings determined by the late King Faisal (MGBHS) for the advancement of the nation.

As the foundation of all learning, the Humanities and Social Sciences, booster creed; critical thinking; effective communication skills, creativity; appreciation; and understanding of the self and the other provide a wide spectrum of knowledge and skills and enhance sound and moral behaviour.

Vision

To create critical-minded, free-thinking students with the support of modern pedagogy and technology who will positively contribute to the workforce and a knowledge-based economy.

Mission

The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences is dedicated to providing high-quality instruction in the humanities, the social and behavioural sciences; conducting research related to a variety of academic interests; and serving the needs of the colleges within the university as well as the local community.

Contributions

The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences is the backbone of the different university colleges in offering both General Educational Requirements, including Arabic and Islamic studies, and a wide range of free elective courses in the domains of anthropology, philosophy, sociology, psychology, history, literature and a number of foreign languages, including French, German and Chinese. The Department contributes to research in humanities and social sciences and supports the university's mission of serving the community.

Department & Programs

Chemistry

Chemistry is essential to the development of society and offers solutions to today's challenges including environmental issues, sustainable energy, and the development of new medicines.

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Humanities & Social Sciences

The Department is primarily concerned with instilling, promoting and refining the university students' 'Faith', 'Knowledge', and 'Performance'; the crucial underpinnings determined by the late King Faisal (MGBHS) for the advancement of the nation.

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Life Sciences

Department of Life Sciences is to promote understanding of the function of molecules, cells, tissues and organs with a concentration on hereditary factors and genetic mechanisms controlling fundamental biological processes, particularly in relation to the human body..

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Mathematics & Computer Science

Mathematics is critical to the understanding of scientific and engineering concepts as nature laws are best described in a mathematical language, and as engineering concepts are modeled and achieved through mathematical tools.

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Physics

The Department of Physics at Alfaisal University provides high quality physics education, producing well prepared graduates who are confident in their abilities and understanding of various physics subjects. To accomplish this mission, the department relies on its world-class faculty members.

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English Department

We want Alfaisal students to be well-known for their dynamic critical thinking and communication skills as they interact across cultures and organizations. Our first-year composition sequence takes a rhetorical approach to academic writing.

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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

The Master's Program in Nanoscience & Nanotechnology provides a solid background in materials chemistry, solid state physics, and an introduction to biotechnology.

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University Preparatory Program (UPP)

The AUPP is a centre of excellence in teaching sciences and English. Our experienced instructors, as teachers and mentors, are here to facilitate your learning and the transition to the college of your choice.

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