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B.Sc. Biochemistry

The course aims to provide an advanced understanding of the core principles and topics of Biochemistry and their experimental basis, and also enable students to acquire specialized knowledge and understanding of selected aspects by means of a stem/branch lecture series and a research project. Biochemistry is the bedrock of Medical Sciences and the foundation from which Bio-molecular Sciences derive their basic ideas and techniques in the service of mankind and humanity. It is the basis of the Biotechnology Industry, Molecular Biology, Immunology, Neurochemistry and Forensic Science, while the new and exciting disciplines of proteomics, genomics, bioinformatics, genetic engineering and drug design all rely on the knowledge of and competency in biochemistry and molecular biology.
Students would be able to:
- Understand the chemical and physical properties of small molecules found in living systems, and have a working knowledge of the phenomena that govern the behaviours of biomolecules in aqueous and non-aqueous environments
- Extend and apply their understanding of molecular structure and functions to polymeric macromolecules and macromolecular complexes in order to predict and construct models for the behaviors of more complicated biomolecules
- Evaluate sophisticated problems and synthesize detailed, logical and thoughtful solutions by using analytical and critical approaches
- Develop the ability to apply the scientific methods on scientific problems. They will identify, characterize and analyze the components of scientific problems, ask significant scientific questions, formulate hypotheses, design experiments to test these hypotheses, and then collect, analyze and interpret the data
- Develop the ability to identify and utilize the proper methodologies and instrumentation necessary to successfully test experimental hypotheses. They will demonstrate an ability to apply the appropriate scientific methods to the investigation of scientific questions
- Develop familiarity with scientific literatures, awareness of the theories, laws and methods that govern scientific researches, and a fluency in the vernacular of scientific investigation. They will demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with their scientific peers both in written and oral forms
- Develop an understanding of, and familiarity with internet databases as well as experimental and analytical tools utilized in scientific investigations, data analyses and data dissemination.
To develop and provide students with:
- A broad and balanced foundation of biochemical knowledge and practical skills
- The ability to apply knowledge and skills to solving theoretical and practical problems in biochemistry
- A range of transferable skills that are of value in biochemical and non-biochemical employments and careers
- Knowledge and skill base from which they can proceed to further studies in specialized areas of biochemistry or multi-disciplinary areas involving biochemistry
- Appreciation; through training and orientation, the rewards of inter and multi-disciplinary approaches to the solution of complex life challenges
- An appreciation of the importance of biochemistry in industrial, economic, environmental, technological and social development
- Instilled sense of enthusiasm for biochemistry, an appreciation of its application in different contexts and also to involve them in an intellectually stimulating and satisfying experience of learning and studying.
B. Sc. Biochemistry – 4 YEAR Curriculum Plan
Sl. No | Course Code | Course Title | Units | Category | Lecture (hours) | Practical (hours) | |||||||||
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SEMESTER 1 | |||||||||||||||
SEMESTER 1 Level 100 | |||||||||||||||
1 | GST1211 | English Communication I | 2 | GST | 30 | – | |||||||||
2 | GST1213 | Use of Library, Study Skills and ICT | 2 | GST | 30 | – | |||||||||
3 | GST1215 | Nigerian People and Culture | 2 | GST | 30 | – | |||||||||
4 | MTH1311 | Mathematics I | 3 | Core | 45 | – | |||||||||
5 | BIO1311 | Biology I | 3 | Core | 30 | 45 | |||||||||
6 | PHY1311 | Physics I | 3 | Core | 30 | 45 | |||||||||
7 | CHM1311 | Chemistry I | 3 | Core | 30 | 45 | |||||||||
8 | |||||||||||||||
18 | 225 | 135 | |||||||||||||
SEMESTER 2 | |||||||||||||||
SEMESTER 2 Level 100 | |||||||||||||||
1 | GST1222 | Communication in French | 2 | GST | 30 | – | |||||||||
2 | GST1224 | Logical Critical Thinking & Problem Solving | 2 | GST | 30 | – | |||||||||
3 | GST1226 | Introduction to Entrepreneurship | 2 | GST | 30 | – | |||||||||
4 | ACC1322 | Research Methodology | 3 | Core | 45 | – | |||||||||
5 | CHM1322 | Organic Chemistry | 3 | Core | 30 | 45 | |||||||||
6 | CHM1324 | Inorganic Chemistry | 3 | Core | 30 | 45 | |||||||||
7 | CHM1326 | Analytical Chemistry | 3 | Core | 30 | 45 | |||||||||
8 | |||||||||||||||
18 | 225 | 135 | |||||||||||||
SEMESTER 3 | |||||||||||||||
Level 200 SEMESTER 1 | |||||||||||||||
1 | GST2211 | English Communication II | 2 | GST | 30 | – | |||||||||
2 | GST2213 | Leadership Skills | 2 | GST | 30 | – | |||||||||
3 | GST2215 | Core Life Skills & Happiness | 2 | GST | 30 | – | |||||||||
4 | MTH2315 | Mathematics II | 3 | Core | 45 | – | |||||||||
5 | BIO2311 | Biology II | 3 | Core | 30 | 45 | |||||||||
6 | PHY2313 | Physics II | 3 | Core | 30 | 45 | |||||||||
7 | CHM2313 | Chemistry II | 3 | Core | 30 | 45 | |||||||||
8 | |||||||||||||||
18 | 225 | 135 | |||||||||||||
SEMESTER 4 | |||||||||||||||
Level 200 SEMESTER 2 | |||||||||||||||
1 | STA2324 | Statisctics for Physical Sciences & Engineering | 3 | Core | 45 | – | |||||||||
2 | CHM2322 | Physical Chemistry | 3 | Core | 30 | 45 | |||||||||
3 | BCH2322 | General Biochemistry | 3 | Required | 45 | – | |||||||||
4 | MCB2326 | General Microbiology | 3 | Required | 30 | 45 | |||||||||
5 | BIO2324 | Biological Techniques | 3 | Required | 14 | 45 | |||||||||
6 | BCH2324 | Introductory Enzymology | 3 | Required | 45 | – | |||||||||
7 | |||||||||||||||
8 | |||||||||||||||
18 | 209 | 135 | |||||||||||||
SEMESTER 5 | |||||||||||||||
Level 300 SEMESTER 1 | |||||||||||||||
1 | BCM3699 | SIWES(Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme) / Industrial Attachment / Project | 6 | ||||||||||||
2 | |||||||||||||||
3 | |||||||||||||||
4 | |||||||||||||||
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7 | |||||||||||||||
8 | |||||||||||||||
6 | – | – | |||||||||||||
SEMESTER 6 | |||||||||||||||
Level 300 SEMESTER 2 | |||||||||||||||
1 | BCH3322 | Chemistry and Metabolism of Carbohydrates & Lipids | 3 | Required | 45 | – | |||||||||
2 | BCH3324 | Chemistry & Metabolism of Proteins, Amino Acids & Nucleic Acids | 3 | Required | 45 | – | |||||||||
3 | BCH3326 | Analytical Methods in Biochemistry | 3 | Required | 30 | 45 | |||||||||
4 | BCH3328 | Food & Nutritional Biochemistry | 3 | Required | 45 | – | |||||||||
5 | MCB2322 | Immunology | 3 | Required | 30 | 45 | |||||||||
6 | BIO3322 | Genetics | 3 | Required | 45 | – | |||||||||
7 | BCH3340 | Industrial Biochemistry | 3 | Required | 45 | – | |||||||||
8 | |||||||||||||||
21 | 285 | 90 | |||||||||||||
SEMESTER 7 | |||||||||||||||
Level 400 SEMESTER 1 | |||||||||||||||
1 | BCH4311 | Endocrinology | 3 | Required | 45 | – | |||||||||
2 | BCH4313 | Toxicology | 3 | Required | 45 | – | |||||||||
3 | BCH4315 | Enzymology | 3 | Required | 45 | – | |||||||||
4 | BIO3340 | Molecular Biology | 3 | Required | 45 | – | |||||||||
5 | Elective 1 | 3 | 45 | ||||||||||||
6 | Elective 2 | 3 | 45 | ||||||||||||
7 | |||||||||||||||
8 | |||||||||||||||
18 | 270 | – | |||||||||||||
SEMESTER 8 | |||||||||||||||
Level 400 SEMESTER 2 | |||||||||||||||
1 | BCH4322 | Pharmacological Biochemistry | 3 | Required | 45 | – | |||||||||
2 | BCH4324 | Plant Biochemistry | 3 | Required | 45 | – | |||||||||
3 | BCH4326 | Forensic Biochemistry | 3 | Required | 45 | – | |||||||||
4 | BCH4328 | Metabolic Regulations | 3 | Required | 45 | – | |||||||||
5 | BCH4340 | Advanced Biochemical Methods | 3 | Required | 30 | 45 | |||||||||
6 | |||||||||||||||
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8 | |||||||||||||||
15 | 210 | 45 | |||||||||||||
Total Credits for Programme | 132 | 1,649 | 675 | ||||||||||||
Options for Elective 1 & 2 | |||||||||||||||
Course Code | Course Title | Units | Category | Lecture (hours) | Practical (hours) | ||||||||||
Group Theory and Symmetry | 3 | Elective | 45 | – | |||||||||||
CHM4331 | Natural Product Chemistry | 3 | Elective | 45 | – | ||||||||||
BCH4317 | Membrane & Tissue Biochemistry | 3 | Elective | 45 | – | ||||||||||
BCH4319 | Bioenergetic & Biochemical Reasoning | 3 | Elective | 45 | – | ||||||||||
MCB4342 | Industrial & Environmental Microbiology | 3 | Elective | 30 | 45 | ||||||||||
Project / Internship / SIWES ( Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme) | |||||||||||||||
Course Code | Course Title | Units | Category | Lecture (hours) | Practical (hours) | ||||||||||
BCM3699 | SIWES / Industrial Attachment / Project | 6 | SIWES / Industrial Attachment / Project | 6 | |||||||||||