- The Chemical Sciences programs are designed to provide our students with a sound understanding of the principles governing the composition structure, property and the reaction of matter as the related to the living and non living world or substances.
- The use and application of the scientific method goes hand with the study of chemical sciences.
- Objectives:
The specific objectives of the programme are, among others:
- To give the students an intellectually stimulating and satisfying experience in chemical learning
- To provide students with a broad and balanced knowledge of chemistry
- To develop in students the ability to apply their chemical knowledge and skills to the solution of theoretical and practical problems
- To provide students with knowledge of industrial applications that are of national interest in line with the national agenda.
- To prepare students for post graduate studies in Biochemistry, Industrial chemistry and Pure Chemistry related multi-disciplinary areas.
- To equip students with the knowledge and skills needed for self – employment
- To produce graduates with the capacity to understand the rich philosophical imports of this all-embracing science discipline
- To prepare graduates for higher studies and ability to secure jobs.
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The entry requirements shall be at least credit level passes in five subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics. In addition, an acceptable pass in the University Matriculation Examination (UME) into 100-level is required.
Expected duration for UME candidates shall be 4 years.
Expected duration for Direct Entry (DE) candidates with two A level passes (graded A-E) at the Advanced Level in one or more relevant subjects (Biology, Botany, Chemistry, Geography, Mathematics and Physics) may undertake the three – year degree programme into 200-level.
YEAR ONE
1St Semester
Course Code Course Title Unit
CHM 101 General Chemistry I 3
CHM 103 General Chemistry Practical I 1
BIO 101 General Biology I 3
BIO 103 General Biology Practical I 1
PHY 101 General Physics I 3
PHY 103 General Physics Practical I 1
MAT 101 Elementary Mathematics I 3
GST 101 The Use of English I 2
GST 103 Logic and Philosophy I 1
GST 105 Introduction to Computer Science 2
GST 121 Use of Library 2
Total 22
2nd Semester
Course Code Course Title Unit
CHM 102 General Chemistry II 3
CHM 104 General Chemistry Practical II 1
BIO 102 General Biology II 3
BIO 104 General Biology Practical II 1
PHY 102 General Physics II 3
PHY 104 General Practical Physics II 1
MAT 102 Elementary Mathematics II 3
GST 102 The Use Of English II 2
GST 104 Nigeria Peoples & Culture 2
GST 106 Computer Application 2
GST 108 Logic & Philosophy II 1
Total 22
YEAR TWO
1St Semester
Course Code Course Title Unit
CHM 231 Organic Chemistry I 2
CHM 211 Physical Chemistry I 2
CHM 233 Practical Chemistry I 1
BCH 201 General Biochemistry I 2
MAT 201 Mathematics Method I 3
PHY 231 Thermal Physics 2
GST 201 Peace Study & Conflict Resolution 2
GST 203 Introduction to Entrepreneurship Dev. 2
GST 205 Communication in French 2
GST 211 The Use of English III 2
Total 22
2nd Semester
Course Code Course Title Unit
CHM 212 Physical Chemistry II 2
CHM 214 Practical Chemistry II 1
CHM 222 Inorganic Chemistry I 2
CHM 216 Chemical Thermodynamics 2
CHM 234 Organic Chemistry II 2
CHM 242 Spectroscopy 1
MAT 202 Introduction to Differential Equation 2
STA 202 Statistics for Sciences 2
GST 204 History & Philosophy of science 2
GST 202 Moral Reasoning & Ethics 2
GST 206 Advanced Entrepreneurship Dev. 2
GST 212 The Use of English IV 2
Total 22
Year Three
1St Semester Course Code Course Title Unit
CHM 301 Chemical Literature 1
CHM 311 Physical Chemistry III 2
CHM 313 Electrochemistry 2
CHM 321 Inorganic Chemistry II 2
CHM 331 Organic Chemistry III 2
CHM 341 Analytical Chemistry 2
CHM 351 Macromolecular Chemistry 2
CHM 361 Process Science 2
CHM 363 Glass Blowing & Practical Chemistry 1
CHM 365 Petroleum Chemistry 2
CHM 367 Material Science 2
CHM 391 Research Methods in NAS 1
Total 21
2nd Semester
Course Code Course Title Unit
CHM 372 Students Industrial Work
Experience Scheme (SIWES) 6
CHM 374 Seminar on SIWES 6
NAS 391 Research Methods in NAS 3
Total 15
YEAR FOUR
1St Semester
Course Code Course Title Unit
CHM 411 Reaction Kinetics 3
CHM 431 Organic Synthesis 2
CHM 433 Natural Product Chemistry 2
CHM 451 Macromolecular Chemistry II 2
CHM 453 Colour and Textile Chemistry 2
CHM 465 Management and Chemical Industry I 2
CHM 463 Chemistry of Industrial Processes 3
CHM 461 Environmental Chemistry 2
CHM 481 Seminar in Chemistry 2
……………Any one (2 Credit units) from the electives 2
Total 20
Electives
CHM 413 Nuclear and Radiation Chemistry 2
CHM 467 Food Processing Technology 2
CHM 469 Geochemistry 2
BCH 431 Biophysical Chemistry 2
2nd Semester
Course Code Course Title Unit
CHM 414 Inorganic Chemistry III 2
CHM 422 Structure and Co-ordination Chemistry 2
CHM 432 Physical Organic Chemistry 2
CHM 442 Instrumental Analytical Methods 2
CHM 462 Industrial Methodology & Quality Control 2
CHM 490 Research Project 6
……………Any one (2 Credit units) from the electives 2
Total 20
Electives
CHM 464 Medicinal Chemistry 2
CHM 452 Polymer and Rubber Technology 2
CHM 446 Solid State Chemistry 2
CHM 426 Chemical Process Technology 2
Medical Technologists
Research Assistant
Clinical and Veterinary Microbiologists
Food/Industrial/Environmental Microbiologists
Etc.
