This course is an introduction to the major observational techniques used in astrophysics and their corresponding instrumentation, based on practical observational projects. This course will also include a discussion of telescope optics. Prerequisite: AST 310. DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCES Professor: Aad, Pauline Associate Professors: Badr, Layla; Ghanem, Esther; Hage, Tanos G.; Kabrita Bou Serhal, Colette; Khalaf Keirouz, Layla; Maalouf, Rita. Assistant Professors: Choufani, Joanna; Sawan, Simona. Senior Lab Instructors: El Ghossein Maalouf, Nada; El Hage El Amm, Rita; Moussa, Layale. DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCES Lab instructor: Ishak, Solange Senior Lab Assistant: Naynou-Nabbout, Rana Laboratory Assistants: Berberi, Reve; Saliba Tabet, Elizabeth; Marianne Checri. BIOLOGY BIOCHEMISTRY CHEMISTRY BS DEGREE INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY The Department of Sciences (DS) offers comprehensive and well-designed program curricula to provide in-depth knowledge to students interested in the biological, chemical, and closely related sciences. It is committed to furnish quality education through an inherent assortment of major courses. The DS also emphasizes moral integrity and ethics as to prepare competent, fully rounded students who can be leaders in their respective field of study. Programs of Study ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE BIOLOGY Department Mission MS DEGREE The Department of Sciences offers a Freshman Science program and an undergraduate program leading to the degrees of: • BS in Biology (92 credits) • BS in Environmental Science (92 credits) • BS in Chemistry (92 credits) • BS in Biochemistry (92 credits) • MS in Biology (36 credits) • MS in Industrial Chemistry (36 credits)* In addition, the Department of Sciences offers a minor in Biology (17 credits), a minor in Environmental Science (16 credits) and a pre-medical curricular emphasis. The Department of Sciences also offers a variety of undergraduate service courses in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, and Geology. These courses are meant to serve academic programs offered by other Faculties at the University. *Not offered at the present time Freshman Science Program The Freshman Science program consists of a minimum of 30 credits. This program is equivalent to the official Lebanese Baccalaureate Part II (Scientific Strands). It normally requires a minimum period of 2 semesters. The Freshman Science program includes courses f

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