Faculty of Science
Welcome to the Faculty of Science at the American University of Madaba (AUM).
The Faculty of Science is devoted to providing distinction in research and community service to encounter not only the national needs of Jordanians, but also to race internationally with other professional schools in term of the quality of teaching, students’ readiness, and outstanding research.
The Faculty of Science has two major departments, the Department of Basic Sciences and Humanities and the Department of Biology and Biotechnology. On one hand, the Department of Basic Sciences covers the service courses such as Mathematics, Physics, Humanities, and Chemistry, which are required by different faculties at AUM. On the other hand, the Department of Biology and Biotechnology offers a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Biotechnology. Further, it affords students with a skilled education in the multifaceted field of biology and biotechnology. Students preparing for futures in molecular biology and forensic, genetics, histology and microtechniques, tissue culture, genetic counseling, embryology, clinical cytogenetics, microbial biotechnology, plant biotechnology and ecology will have a foundational knowledge in biological and biotechnological sciences and also can explore their specific interests in upper-level coursework designed by you and directed by our experienced faculty by broadening access to information and consolidation already existing partnerships with local and international organizations.
Our state-of-the-art laboratories set our biology & biotechnology degree program apart from those at other universities. Our labs are equipped with professional grade scientific technology that is outfitted into nearly every course. The scientific labs which are equipped with Real-time PCR, PCR, Gel documentation system, CO2 incubator, Inverted microscope, Fully automatic rotary microtome, Automatic tissue processor, High-speed centrifuges, FT-IR, UV-VIS spectrophotometers, Bacterial shaker incubator, Plant growth chamber, Nanodrop microvolume Spectrophotometer, CombiFlash chromatography, Microwave reactor, Rotary evaporators, and GC-MS, and ensures that our students will be trained to use these equipment and will graduate with not only theoretical knowledge and critical thinking skills but also with the ability to practice science in the lab, field, or examination room.
Our team at the Faculty of Science has a high-level of distinguished research with the intense participation of our undergraduates. In 2020-2021 our team had published more than twenty peer-reviewed publications through funded research either from the AUM or the Scientific Research Support Fund.
Thank for your interest in the Faculty of Science looking forward to having you.
Associate Prof. Wajdy Jum’ah Al-Awaida
Acting Dean Faculty of Science
Mission
The Faculty of Science prepares students in their professional disciplines with an emphasis on scientific research and applications. This mission is fulfilled by a broad based, scientifically strong education, which enables the students to enter all areas of their profession upon graduation and to adapt to changes that may occur during professional life. By the end of the program, the graduate will be conversant with the wide range of topics relating to the natural sciences, be able to communicate effectively and be able to appreciate the professional and social role of the scientist. The faculty tries to foster a learning environment enhanced by faculty who encourage leadership, independence, self-respect, promotion of justice, and compassion in students. This is dependent on a sound scientific knowledge base, well developed expertise, critical thinking capabilities, moral reasoning, and communication skills.
Introduction to the Biology and Biotechnology Program:
The Department of Biology and Biotechnology at AUM offers new and exciting opportunities for students to discover a variety of professions in the fields of scientific research, education, health care, industry, sustainable land use, and environmental management. The department presents all fields of biology and biotechnology as dynamic products of ongoing research efforts and demonstrates the relevance of basic biological knowledge to practical real-world problems. The undergraduate program has been developed to be most relevant to actual needs by including novel courses which familiarize students with the current and potential applications and introduce opportunities that are arising worldwide with the advent of the biological revolution.
Department of Biology and Biotechnology
Botany Lab
Plant Cell Culture and Transformation Lab
Histology and Micro-Techniques Lab
Genetics and Developmental Biology Lab
Zoology and Ecology Lab
Biochemistry Lab
Molecular Biology Lab
Microbiology Lab
Research Lab
Department Of Basics Sciences And Humanities
General Chemistry Lab
Organic Chemistry Lab
Analytical Chemistry Lab
Research Labs (organic and instrumental)
General physics Lab