General Education Mission
The mission of the GEP is to offer the foundational tools to reflect, and think critically and analytically in a way that will allow students to process information empirically using the knowledge they acquired within an equitable and inclusive environment that creates enduring social impact. The General Education Program emphasizes interdisciplinary thinking by inviting students to make connections between a broad range of topics to develop lifelong learning skills.
GEP Learning Outcomes
1: Ethical Perspectives
Identify and consider ethical questions and issues present or past in human decisions at an individual, local, regional, or global level and examine their consequences at these levels.
2: Local and Global Awareness
Examine the interaction at/ between local and global environments and analyze these factors in terms of history, economy and culture.
3: Analyzing Data
Use quantitative or qualitative methods to interpret data and texts, predict outcomes, recognize trends, and draw conclusions.
Course List
English writing courses
ENGL 100 Academic English I 3.00
Prerequisite: GEPT / TOEFL Score / ENGL 098
Serves as a bridge between GUST's English Foundation program and English Composition (ENGL 110) and emphasizes key academic reading and writing skills.
ENGL 110 English Composition I 3.00
Prerequisite: GEPT / TOEFL Score / ENGL 100
Teaches critical reading and writing skills and introduces foundation skills for research writing. Emphasizes analysis of texts, exposure to texts from different genres and domains, and connecting reading and writing. Develops student's ability to work with language and texts with a greater awareness of purpose, context, and strategy.
ENGL 112 English Composition II 3.00
Prerequisite: GEPT / TOEFL Score / ENGL 110
Focuses on the development of active reading, critical thinking, and analytical writing. Students develop their academic writing skills by identifying and fulfilling the requirements of supporting an academic thesis. Students address issues of grammar and mechanics within the context of their writing.
HSS courses
ARAB 101 Reading in Arabic Literature 3.00
Prerequisite:
Analyzes selected texts from Arabic literary tradition, starting from the pre-Islamic period up to the contemporary era. It consists of both poetry and prose texts. The analysis focuses on the aesthetic characteristics of the selected texts and the critical methods used in reading and analyzing these texts.
ARAB 103 Arabic Functional Writing 3.00
Prerequisite:
Improves students' written and oral communication skills drawing on non-traditional approaches. It also develops grammatical concepts and their applications in writing. The course is conducted in Arabic.
ARAB 210 Reading in Modern Kuwaiti Literature & Culture 3.00
Prerequisite: ARAB 101 or ARAB 103
Covers all aspects of cultural and social life of Kuwait, the course will also examine Kuwaiti writers and literary tendencies, and the reasons for the emergence of every type, indicating the most prominent writers in each prose and poetry types.
ARAB 211 Arabic Heritage: Culture, Society & Literature 3.00
Prerequisite: ARAB 101 or ARAB 103
Focuses on three major fields within the Arabic heritage: Culture, Society and Literature. The course studies the structures and characteristics of the Arabic societies, from the pre-Islamic society to present. For the early epochs, Cultural Encyclopedias, written during the Arabic medieval are used. For the modern era, the course focuses on studies in cultural studies and sociology, The course discusses the main genres of Arabic literature and their characteristics.
ARAB 231 Readings in Politics of Kuwait 3.00
Prerequisite:
Explores the key concepts of Kuwaiti political discourses, its development and its way of dealing with local, regional and international events. The course considers the democratic experience in Kuwait and analyzes its constitution. The course will focus on reading, analyzing and critically commenting on political speeches and the local press.
ART 110 Art in Cultures 3.00
Prerequisite: ENGL 100 coreq/preq
Provides an introduction to the theoretical aspects of the arts including tangible and intangible cultural heritage. Students gain knowledge understanding theories on the notions of art and culture within a global context. Critical and creative thinking skills are developed through the analysis and interpretation of artwork in form of class lecture, discussions, essays, and/or reports on field work at local cultural venues or events.
FREN 101 French I 3.00
Prerequisite: ENGL 100 coreq/preq
Aims to acquaint students with basic principles of the French language appropriate to level A1.1+ such as day to day vocabulary, introducing themselves and their families, discussing their hobbies, shopping, navigating in an urban environment, discussing the weather using simple sentences and questions. The course focuses on applying oral and writing skills, basic grammar, and cultural notions. This course is an introductory course that assumes no previous knowledge of the language. The course will familiarize students with the nature of the DELF exam.
FREN 102 French II 3.00
Prerequisite: FREN 101
Develops in depth the language skills covered in French I and explores more day to day situations. This course is the continuation of French I, students will improve their basic knowledge of the language and achieve an advance beginner level. Emphasis will be placed upon their oral and writing skills.
FREN 111 Professional French I 3.00
Prerequisite: ENGL 100 coreq/preq
Provides students with basic knowledge of French in a practical professional situations related to French business. The course will develop student's language skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing and also interaction) through exercises and communicative activities and will initiate them to practical applications of French for professional communication, including conventions of correspondence, business etiquette, and travel.
FREN 112 Professional French II 3.00
Prerequisite: FREN 111
Provides students with basic knowledge of French in a practical professional situation related to French business. The course builds on the skills acquired in FREN 111 and will develop student's language skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing and also interaction) through exercises and communicative activities and will initiate them to practical applications of French for professional communication, including conventions of correspondence, business etiquette, and travel. The course is a continuation of FREN 111.
FREN 122 French and Francophone Culture 3.00
Prerequisite: ENGL 110 / 112
Focuses on French and Francophone culture. Students will be exposed to French history, geography, politics, literature, art, architect, music and economics. They will also understand the emergence of the Francophone community. The course will acquaint students with the different cultures of the French Speaking countries as well as the role of the French language in shaping this community in all its diversity. Conducted in English.
GRMN 101 German I 3.00
Prerequisite: ENGL 100 coreq/preq
Aims to acquaint students with basic principles of the German language appropriate to level A1.1+ such as day to day vocabulary, introducing themselves and their families, discussing their hobbies, shopping, navigating in an urban environment, discussing the weather using simple sentences and questions. The course focuses on applying oral and writing skills, basic grammar, and cultural notions. This course is an introductory course that assumes no previous knowledge of the language.
GRMN 102 German II 3.00
Prerequisite: GRMN 101
This course is the continuation of German I. We will further explore German speaking cultures in connection with writing, reading, hearing and speaking the German Language, including fundamentals of German pronunciation, grammatical structures, and vocabulary. At the end of the course you be able to understand longer texts, engage in meaningful conversations, and to write essays on cultural topics using the structures and vocabulary you have learned.
GRMN 122 Germany in Europe: A Survey of Culture and Society 3.00
Prerequisite: ENGL 098 / 100/ 110/ 112
Offers a survey of German history, culture and society, with special emphasis on the developments in Germany since 1945. Focuses on topics such as Germany's political system and the country's position in Europe and the world, reunification and the resulting social problems, immigrant communities, and the Germany economy. Approaches these topics via primary texts as well as films and secondary materials. Also considers literary, philosophical, and the historical texts. Taught in English.
GRMN 380 Readings in German 3.00
Prerequisite: GEPT / TOEFL Score / ENGL 100
Provides students with an overview of German-language literature through a critical study of representative short to medium-length texts in translation. The course complements the German language and culture courses available and also aims to familiarize students with genres and key critical concepts with the German literary tradition. The course is conducted in English.
HIST 103 World History to 1500 3.00
Prerequisite: GEPT / TOEFL Score / ENGL 110
Provides students with a survey of the foundations and development of world civilizations from the prehistoric period to 1500 with emphasis on political, economic, social, and cultural institutions.
HIST 104 World History since 1500 3.00
Prerequisite: ENGL 100 coreq/preq
Explores major developments in world history. It will deal with socio-economic, and political changes since the 15th century and trace major historical roots of contemporary issues. We will explore major world cultures and expansive empires of world history; while thinking about wider themes in world history, such as the importance of commerce, the emerge, stagnation, and collapse of empires; and the importance of technology.
HIST 107 History of Science & Medicine 3.00
Prerequisite: ENGL 100 coreq
Provides students with a survey of the foundations and development of science and medicine from Antiquity to the present. In particular, the course focuses on the evolution of scientific knowledge related to astronomy, mathematics and medicine from Antiquity to the present. The pivotal role played by the Scientific Revolution of the XVI-XVII centuries in transformation of all scientific knowledge will be emphasized and carefully analyzed. Furthermore, students will learn about the revolutionary changes related to physics and cosmology that occurred in the XX century. This is a 100-level course open to every student.
HIST 144 History of the Modern Middle East 3.00
Prerequisite: GEPT / TOEFL Score / ENGL 110
Provides an introductory theoretical and empirical knowledge to the History of the Middle East since the World War I. The course focuses on the study of central topics and themes that have been shaping the modern Middle East, including State formation; political economy and development; democratization and political Islam; foreign policy and great power interests. Moreover, the course sheds light upon recent revolutionary upheavals, and future prospects of liberalization and democratization, as well as power constellations in the region.
HIST 152 Arabic Islamic Culture & Civilization 3.00
Prerequisite: ENGL 098 / 100/ 110/ 112
Traces the origin and evolution of some basic concepts and institutions related to political, economic, social, legal, religious and cultural aspects of this civilization, paying particular attention to the diversity that characterized the Islamic civilization throughout its history.
HIST 225 Colonial and Post-Colonial Africa 3.00
Prerequisite: GEPT/TOEFL Score/ENGL 100
Surveys the most important events and themes that define the colonial and post-colonial history of sub-Saharan Africa. some of the events included in this courses are the "scramble" for Africa, the creation and consolidation of the colonial system, the struggle for decolonization and key issues in post-colonial Africa.
HIST 241 Arab Science & the Scientific Revolution 3.00
Prerequisite: HIST 103
Provides students with a survey of most important achievements obtained by the Arabs in astronomy, mathematics, physics and medicine during the middle ages. It also shows the crucial role played by Arab Science in the formation of a new idea of what is scientific knowledge in the Western World in the pre-modern period.
HIST 260 History & Politics of Gulf States 3.00
Prerequisite: Any HIST, ARAB, SOC or POLI course
Introduces the history and politics of the Arab Gulf States: Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Oman and Saudi Arabia. It covers the period from the 18th century, when many of these states signed protection agreements with Britain, until the 21st century. The various political, economic and social developments that the region witnessed will be analyzed, including early state formation processes, the impact of oil, social movements and relations with regional and international actors.
HIST 300 Selected topics in History 3.00
Prerequisite: ENGL 110 & POLI 101
Provides students with insights from various historical events and themes, utilizes theoretical approaches, including theories from political science, to enhance students' analytical skills.
ISTD 131 Human Rights in Islam 3.00
Prerequisite: ENGL 100 coreq/preq
Investigates the concepts of freedom of religion, equality between the sexes, the rights of all parties in different relation dynamics, among many others, in Islam. It will take as its point of departure verses of the Qur'an and Hadiths from the Prophet (s.a.w) and analyze the myriad ways in which they are interpreted.
MUSC 109 World Music 3.00
Prerequisite: ENGL 098 / 100/ 110/ 112
Provides the student with a survey of the ethnic musical cultures of the world. Focus is given to the non-Western styles of Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Oceania. Nevertheless, the ethnic music of Europe and the Americas with minimal or no influence from Western classical styles are included. An investigation of the cultures behind the various musical styles enhances the student's undertanding.
MUSC 110 Introduction to Music 3.00
Prerequisite: ENGL 098 / 100/ 110/ 112
Embarks primarily on a historical survey of Western classical music, including the outstanding composers and compositions from each musical era. The course includes an initial study of the basic elements of music and culminates in classical influence found in jazz, Western movie music, and media.
PHIL 110 Thinking Skills 3.00
Prerequisite: ENGL 100 coreq/preq
Provides methods how to engage in reflective and independent thinking. Enables students to detect underlying issues in texts and to evaluate problems autonomously; to analyze the logical structure to texts; to define and express terms and thoughts properly and precisely; to analyze and evaluate evidences; to think clearly and systematically and to express ideas; to understand the logical connections between ideas and to identify, construct and evaluate arguments.
PHIL 125 Islamic Philosophy 3.00
Prerequisite: ENGL 100 coreq/preq
Introduces the life and thought of a star-studded cast: from “the philosopher of the Arabs”, al-Kindi, to the first bone fide Arab philosopher, al-Farabi and assumes a largely chronological trajectory. Stretching from the mosaic grasslands of Central Asia to the mighty peaks of the Sierra Nevada, the Muslim world in the Classical period from the 8/9th centuries to the 13/14th centuries was a place of extraordinary philosophical output.
PHIL 143 Approaches to Ethics 3.00
Prerequisite: GEPT / TOEFL Score / ENGL 110
Offers a systematic introduction into the principal Western philosophical models of ethics with a focus on virtue ethics and classical theories.
PHIL 185 Philosophy of Religions 3.00
Prerequisite: GEPT / TOEFL Score / ENGL 110
Investigates and reflects on some of the main philosophical issues in religion as such as: the existence of God, the nature of God, the problem of evil, belief in God, etc. It will draw on the Christian and Jewish traditions, but will have a particular focus on the Muslim tradition.
PHIL 190 Philosophy of Art 3.00
Prerequisite: ENGL 100 coreq/preq
Provides a general insight into the most fundamental principles of the philosophical discipline of aesthetics. Covers questions such as: What is design? What is style? What is fashion? What does it mean to be "Cool"? What have philosophers said about all this during the last 2000 years? Is everything merely a matter of tast? Is there a relationship between aesthetic and ethics? Can something be bad and beautiful at the same time? Can art be useful?
POLI 101 Introduction to Politics 3.00
Prerequisite: ENGL 100 coreq/preq
Provides an overview of how politics and political systems in different countries work. Links analytical concepts, theories and methods in politics to the realities of the political world. Covers topics like power, political ideologies, states, rights, and regimes, political culture, public opinion, interest groups, elections, political institutions and violence.
POLI 130 Political Terminologies 3.00
Prerequisite:
Explores the different political terminologies as used in political science, such as political systems, foreign political affairs, and civil society, etc., and reflects on their use in the Kuwaiti and global contexts. Discover the historical origins of these concepts, their transformation over time and their modern perception. Through the course, students will read, analyze and critically comments on those political terminologies affecting their life and modern societies, Both Arabic and English sources will be considered.
POLI 131 Politics of Kuwait 3.00
Prerequisite:
This course presents survey of political systems and governments and explores Kuwait's history and politics. It provides an overview of its major political institutions and groups that shape current events. Particular attention is paid to the influence of interest groups and key political institutions and actors. Students will examine the context of Kuwait's political culture, political economy, and international political influence.
POLI 190 Universal Human Rights: Ideals & Realities 3.00
Prerequisite: GEPT / TOEFL Score / ENGL 110
Aims to defend the position that human rights are universal rights by unpacking the concept of universal human rights: it is historical beginnings, its possible religious and cultural influences and conflicts, and the ongoing contentions that surround it. Addresses ongoing local, regional, and global rights issues and violations and discusses the transformative power of education for human rights. This course equips students with the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to contribute to the worldwide human rights dialogue.
POLI 191 Redefining Citizenship: Lessons from COVID-19 3.00
Prerequisite: ENGL 100 / 110 / 112
Unpacks the concept of citizenship before analyzing expansions to its meaning. First, basic components of national citizenship are studied (legal status; rights and responsibilities; belonging; participation). Next, more expansive models are explored, from multicultural/cosmopolitan to global/digital citizenship, addressing their possibilities and limitations. Finally, global issues spotlighted during the COVID-19 pandemic are addressed, and definitions for citizenship in a post-COVID19 world are suggested together. The role of education for transformative citizenship is highlighted.
PSYC 103 General Psychology 3.00
Prerequisite: GEPT / TOEFL Score / ENGL 110
Introduces the general principles of psychology and human behavior. Topics include: development, basic principles of learning, memory, intelligence, motivation, emotions, personality theories, abnormal behavior, health and social influence. New trends in psychology are also presented.
PSYC 141 Human-Computer Interaction 3.00
Prerequisite: ENGL 110 / 112
Introduces to the field of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI). You will examine issues and challenges related to the interaction between people and technology. The class explores the social and cognitive characteristics of people who use information systems. You will learn techniques for understanding user needs, human factors design and evaluation.
PSYC 251 Health Psychology 3.00
Prerequisite: ENGL 110 / 112
Discusses theories and research results on health and health behavior. Applies health behavior to different aspects of social, personal and professional life.
SOC 110 Introduction to Sociology 3.00
Prerequisite: GEPT / TOEFL Score / ENGL 110
Introduces the scientific study of human society, culture, and social interactions and draws upon the main sociological theories and concepts, supported by relevant empirical research. Students will explore social, political, and economic phenomena in terms of social structures, social forces, and group relations through analyzing important sociological topics, including socialization, culture, the social construction of knowledge, inequality, race and ethnic relations, poverty, political sociology.
SOC 120 Gender Roles in Society 3.00
Prerequisite: GEPT / TOEFL Score / ENGL 110
Introduces students to the sociological analysis of gender roles in mainstream society, with specific focus on the social constructional approach to gender in the social institutions of family, work, education and politics, Theories of Biology and Psychology will be compared to Sociological theories to explore the nature and nurture debates on gender roles, as will research on feminism and masculinities. The relationship between gender roles and social inequality and individual and social consequences of changing gender roles in contemporary society will be explored.
SOC 121 Introduction to Gender Studies 3.00
Prerequisite: GEPT / TOEFL Score / ENGL 110
Introduces students to cultural, political and historical issues that shape gender. Examines key concepts and debates in gender studies, including global and cultural gender issues. Introduces students to diverse experiences and gendered power relationships.
SOC 140 Social Problems 3.00
Prerequisite: GEPT / TOEFL Score / ENGL 110
Acquaints students with the theoretical, methodological and substantive issues in the study of social problems, emphasizing how social problems are defined and how solutions are proposed and adopted. Social problems are conceptualized as consequences of social organization, not as the result of individual pathology. While the textbook focuses on social problems in America, we will examine facts, causes and solutions to a number of social problems in Kuwait and throughout the world today.
SOC 141 Intro to Criminology & Criminal Justice 3.00
Prerequisite: ENGL 110 / 112
Introduction to the basic concepts and approaches in the study of criminology and criminal justice. The major components of the criminal justice systems are examined.
SPAN 101 Spanish I 3.00
Prerequisite: ENGL 100 coreq/preq
Acquaints students with basic principles of the Spanish language appropriate to level A1.1+ such as day to day vocabulary, like introducing themselves and their families, discussing their hobbies, shopping, university life, navigating in urban environment, vacation and checking in hotels, simple sentences, and questions. The course focuses on applying oral and writing skills, basic grammar, and cultural notions. This course is an introductory course that assumes no previous knowledge of the language and emphasizes fluency in the language through a communicative approach. Outlines basic vocabulary building and essential grammatical structures of the language.
SPAN 102 Spanish II 3.00
Prerequisite: SPAN 101 or SPAN 121 or placement test
Expands the knowledge of the Spanish language by further developing the basic skills of communication: speaking, listening, reading and writing. Emphasizes fluency in the language through a communicative approach. Advances the use of the Spanish in the classroom.
SPAN 122 THE LUSO-HISPANIC WORLD 3.00
Prerequisite: ENGL 110 / 112
Provides an introductory perspective on the issues and topics that shape the Luso-Hispanic World. Introduces the most relevant historical periods based on a transatlantic approach. Examines foundational writings in relation to the cultural challenges in the region. Traces contemporary debates at national and global level. Conducted in English.
SPAN 380 Readings in Spanish 3.00
Prerequisite: GEPT / TOEFL Score / ENGL 110
Provides students with an overview of Spanish-language literature through a critical study of representative short to medium-length texts in translation. The course complements the Spanish language and culture courses available and also aims to familiarize students with genres and key critical concepts with the Spanish literary tradition. The course is conducted in English.
WCCS 382 Crime Scene Investigations from the 19th Century to Present 3.00
Prerequisite: ENGL 112
Provides students with an overview of the genre of crime and detective fiction through a critical study of representative short to medium-length texts in translation. The course complements other literature and culture classes available and aims to provide students with a critical apparatus to analyze a genre of popular culture. The course is conducted in English.
WCCS 383 Fairy Tales & Adventure Novels 3.00
Prerequisite: ENGL 112
Provides students with an overview of the genre of children literature with a focus on fairy tales and adventure novels. The student will get acquainted with international children's literature and the issues that surround it through a critical study of representative short to medium-length texts in translation. The course is conducted in English.
MNS courses
BIOL 103 Environmental Biology 3.00
Prerequisite: ENGL 098/100/110/112 & non CS
Examines the organization of natural ecosystem as it relates to the human community. Basic ecological principles are applied to current environmental issues. Among the topics to be examined are past and present uses and abuses of natural resources; environmental ethics and public policy; global environmental problems; human population growth; pollution; waste disposal; habitat loss; species extinction; and strategies for attaining a sustainable earth;
BIOL 105 Human Biology 3.00
Prerequisite: ENGL 098/100/110/112 & non CS
This is an introduction to scientific methods and experimentation studies of life from basic atoms to cellular levels of organization. Emphasis on human biology and its different organs in general educational lecture is followed. This course is designed for non-science major students.
BIOL 110 Biology I 3.00
Prerequisite: CS student & passed ENGL Foundation & BIOL 110L (pre or co-requisite)
This course is survey of selected basic concepts of biological sciences. Topics covered include the scientific method; cell structure and function; biochemistry, fundamentals of genetics and molecular biology; biotechnology, and current issues in biology. This course is designed for science majors and minors and prepares students for upper level biology courses.
BIOL 110L Biology-I Laboratory 1.00
Prerequisite: BIOL 110 coreq
This course provides clear background information and directions for conducting laboratory activities. Students not only learn basic biological information but also gain experience practicing laboratory techniques. It includes basic techniques for handling the organism, experimental design, data collection, interpretation, and scientific writing. Example physiological processes in major organ systems are studied at the chemical, cellular and organ level. This course is designed for science majors and minors and prepares the students for upper level biology laboratory courses.
CHEM 103 Environmental Chemistry 3.00
Prerequisite: ENGL 098/100/110/112 & non CS
Introduces chemistry conceptually; focusing on its eminent role in our everyday life, majorly in the environment. Highlights the chemical principles with little emphasis on calculations for non-science major students. Provides essential topics; Molecular Reasons. The chemist's toolbox, Atoms and Elements, Molecules, Compounds, and Chemical Reactions, Energy for Today and Tomorrow, The Air Around Us, The Liquids & Solids Around Us; Especially Water, Acids and Bases.
CHEM 105 Basic Chemistry Principles 3.00
Prerequisite: ENGL 098/100/110/112 & non CS
This course introduces the most elementary principles of chemistry for non-science major students. Describes the central role chemistry plays in our daily life by showing some interesting applications. This course will identify essential concepts first by indicating the importance of chemistry in our lives, explaining atoms, expressing the atomic structures, classifying the chemical bonds, and chemical calculations, emphasizing the properties of gases, liquids, and solids, in addition to summarizing the concepts of acids, bases and reviewing organic chemistry.
CHEM 110 General Chemistry I 3.00
Prerequisite: ENGL 098 & (CHEM 110L coreq) & (CS or COE)
Discover atomic structure and stoichiometry, the reactions in aqueous solutions, thermochemistry and quantum theory, the electrons configuration, chemical bonding, molecular geometry, intermolecular forces, gases, and physical properties of solutions.
CHEM 110L General Chemistry I Laboratory 1.00
Prerequisite: CHEM 110 coreq
The Basic Chemistry Principles Laboratory course will focus on introducing qualitative and quantitative analyses and will enhance the student's technical skills.
CHEM 115L Introduction to Laboratory Safety and Hazardous Materials 1.00
Prerequisite: CHEM 110L coreq & Passed ENGL Founda
Provides students with an introduction to laboratory safety and handling hazardous materials in a working laboratory environment. The emphasis is on lab safety culture - using personal protective equipment; handling lab equipment; handling, storing, and disposing of chemicals; informing students about health concerns; safety, planning, and others.
ENVR 103 Weather and Climate 3.00
Prerequisite: ENGL 098 / 100/ 110/ 112
Serves as a general environmental science course for the non-science major. Topics include: atmospheric composition, solar radiation, temperature, moisture and condensation relationship between air pressure and wind, weather patterns, severe weather, optical phenomena in the atmosphere, and the behavior and possible changes of climate, Air Pollution, Climate Changes, Greenhouse Warning.
MATH 100 Contemporary Mathematics 3.00
Prerequisite: (MATH 09# / GMPT score) & ENGL / MCM major only
This course presents methods of problem solving, centering on problems and questions which arise naturally in everyday life. Includes topics from algebra and geometry, the mathematics of finance, probability and statistics, exponential growth, and other topics chosen from traditional and contemporary mathematics which do not employ calculus.
MATH 111 College Algebra 3.00
Prerequisite: (MATH 096 / GMPT Score) & non CS Major
Course topics will include linear and quadratic equation and inequalities, radical equations, graphs of equations in two variables, functions and their graphs – linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions, exponential and logarithmic equations, systems of linear equations, arithmetic and geometric sequences.
MATH 121 Basic Probability & Statistics 3.00
Prerequisite: (MATH 096 | 098 | 100) & non CS Major
This course is an introduction to probability and statistics. Topics include the concept of probability and its properties, descriptive statistics, discrete and continuous random variables, expected value, distribution functions, the central limit theorem, random sampling and sampling distributions.
MATH 122 Probability & Stats for SS 3.00
Prerequisite: (MATH 096/ GMPT score) & MCOM Major
Intended for students who are in the area of social sciences which includes mass communication. It cannot be used for general mathematics credit. Includes probability & statistics, measurement scales, the concepts of probability and its properties, descriptive statistics including frequency distributions and correlation, the normal distribution, data displays and interpretation, T test and Chi square test and analysis of variance.
MATH 130 Basic Calculus 3.00
Prerequisite: MATH 111 & non CS
This is a course in the calculus of one variable intended for students who pursue a degree in business and economics, but not in computer science. It is open to others who are qualified and desire more mathematics course at the core level. Topics include a brief review of polynomials, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions, followed by discussion of limits, derivatives, applications of differential calculus to real-world problem in business and economics. An introduction to integration concludes the course.
MATH 131 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I 3.00
Prerequisite: MATH 098 | GMPT score
Provides an introduction to differential and integral calculus. Includes limits, derivatives and applications of derivatives such as related rates, Newton's method, the Mean-value Theorem, Max-Min problems, and curve sketching. Covers integrals, the Fundamental Theorem of Integral Calculus, and applications of integrals, volumes, and average values.
MATH 132 Analytic Geometry & Calculus II 3.00
Prerequisite: MATH 131
Topics include integration techniques for exponential and logarithmic functions, inverse (trigonometric) functions, hyperbolic functions, the use of polar coordinates, improper integrals, some introductory basics of 1st order ordinary differential equations, infinite series and their convergence and divergence, power and Taylor series and their radii of convergence.
PHED 101 Introduction to Physical Education 3.00
Prerequisite: ENGL 098 / 100/ 110/ 112
This course is designed to provide an overview of physical activity and lifetime personal fitness. The course introduces different components of fitness, different types of aerobic/anaerobic exercises, flexibility and body composition, muscular strength and endurance and management of personal fitness and nutrition. The course covers a variety of lifetime activities that promote health and well-being.
PHYS 100 How Things Work 3.00
Prerequisite: ENGL 098/100/110/112 & non CS
This is an introductory course for students in non-science majors presenting physical principles and laws through examples from everyday life experiences. Topics covered include inertia, speed and velocity, acceleration, Newton’s laws, projectile motion, rotational motion, work and energy, friction, conservation laws, equilibrium, Hooke’s law, fluids and their motion, heat and thermodynamics, mechanical waves and resonance.
PHYS 101 Ideas in Modern Physics 3.00
Prerequisite: PHYS 100
Introduces concepts of modern physics such as relativity, quantum mechanics in addition to atomic and nuclear physics. Builds up awareness about the energy future of our planet.
PHYS 110 Physics I 3.00
Prerequisite: (MATH 098 / GMPT Score) & PHYS 110L & (CS | COE)
Introduces basic concepts and laws of mechanics and fluids with emphasis on enhancing the problem-solving skills of the students. Topics covered include kinematics in one and two dimensions, Newton’s laws, rotational motion, simple harmonic motion, and introduction to fluid mechanics.
PHYS 110L Physics I Lab 1.00
Prerequisite: PHYS 110 coreq
Provides students with laboratory experience to enhance theoretical knowledge gained from PHYS 110 lectures. Investigates measurements involving speed, acceleration, forces, momentum, energy, and more. Provides experience in analyzing measured data and estimating of uncertainties.
PHYS 112 Physics II 3.00
Prerequisite: PHYS 112L coreq & 110&110L & MATH 131 or equivalent
Required for students majoring in engineering, the course is based on calculus. Topics include concepts in electromagnetism together with their relationship to practical applications.
PHYS 112L PHYS II Lab 1.00
Prerequisite: PHYS 112 coreq
Provides students with Laboratory experience and supports fundamental knowledge in electromagnetism. The course equips students with hands-on-experience and deepen the understanding of the relations between experiment and theory.
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Freedom and Speech
The GUST community is dedicated to creating and maintaining in an institutional framework dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge and learning. Academic freedom which includes freedom of expression ad dissent as well as the tolerance of diversity are the core values that guide the conduct of students, faculty, staff and administration at Gulf University for Science & Technology.
General Education Requirements
Students must successfully complete the requirements of the University, the college and the major in which they are enrolled, and the specific requirements of their area of specialization. Described below are the General Education requirements for all degrees. Students may consult the University Bulletin for recommended general education courses in their major.
At Gulf University for Science & Technology, General Education affords both freshmen and transfer students the opportunity to develop and apply intellectual tools and to acquire a breadth of knowledge necessary in our challenging, technological, and diverse world. This curriculum also challenges students to investigate various disciplines as potential majors, and it prepares them for success in major fields of study.
