Fundamentals Mathematics

Geomorphology

Geomorphology is the scientific study of landforms and the processes that shape the Earth’s surface. This module provides a comprehensive introduction to the origins, evolution, and classification of landforms, emphasizing both endogenic (internal) and exogenic (external) forces such as tectonics, weathering, erosion, transportation, and deposition. Students will explore the interaction between climate, geology, and biological factors in landscape development through lectures, practical exercises, and fieldwork. By analyzing landform dynamics in diverse environments—ranging from mountains and rivers to deserts and coastlines—students will develop skills in observation, mapping, and interpretation of geomorphological evidence. The course prepares students to assess natural hazards, environmental change, and land management issues, fostering a holistic understanding of Earth’s dynamic surface processes

General Chemistry

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF AIMS AND CONTENT:

The module aims at:

·       introducing students to Organic chemistry, Inorganic chemistry, Analytical chemistry, Physical chemistry.

·       The students should at the end understand general knowledge of atomic and molecular structures, simple techniques of analysis and separation in chemistry (distillation, extraction, crystallization, and filtration).

·       The students should at the end understand general knowledge of physical properties, properties of solutions (acidity, basicity, etc.), structure, classification and reactions of organic compounds, different mechanisms involved in organic reactions (substitutions, additions and eliminations), utility of organic compounds in everyday life, environmental hazards of some organic compounds

 

Cell Biology

This Level I Biology course from UTAB covers cell structure, function, and reproduction, including prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell comparisons, membrane transport, and organelle functions. It details the cell cycle, mitosis for growth and repair, and meiosis for gamete formation with genetic variation. The material then transitions to animal histology, describing four tissue types: epithelial (protection and absorption), connective (support and binding), muscle (movement), and nervous (signal transmission). Plant tissue coverage includes meristematic tissues for growth and permanent tissues such as parenchyma, collenchyma, and sclerenchyma for support and storage. Vascular tissues (xylem and phloem) for transport and protective tissues (epidermis and cork) are explained alongside secretory structures. The content integrates foundational concepts with practical exercises, supporting students in Biology-Geography and Maths-Biology programs.