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B.Sc. Biology
This Programme is designed to produce graduates with a broad-based degree, a good working knowledge in other areas of pure and applied sciences, which are very useful to society. The students are exposed to an overview of the various subjects of all the three science disciplines – Biology, Physics and Chemistry – during the tenure of their programmes. Thus, on completion of the biology programme, the students are well-versed in major areas of all three disciplines and their application in current scenarios. Students will acquire a broad knowledge in biological science and natural sciences, coupled with analytical, oral and compositional skills.
To enrich students with:
- Demonstrated understanding of Mendelian and molecular genetics, cell structure, cell physiology and molecular processes of cells
- Demonstrated proper and safe laboratory practices, proper use of equipment, ability to use basic techniques in several areas, and advanced techniques in at least one area
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with computational, mathematical and statistical approaches to acquire, analyze and model experimental datasets
- Understanding of the role of science in society and the ethical conduct of science
- The ability to develop hypotheses and design approaches to evaluate them, as well as to access and critically evaluate information in biology.
- The ability to report results of their experiments in a written paper that conforms to the scientific conventions of that field and incorporate the findings into the existing body of knowledge in biology.
- Demonstrated ability to orally communicate findings of their experiments or the works of others.
- Demonstrated ability to use their degrees to undertake careers in biology or to gain admittance into postgraduate or professional programmes.
- To train academically sound future researchers and intellectuals in the area of general biology, with emphasis on areas on the cutting edge of modern biology, e.g. Molecular biology, Biotechnology, Genetics, Cell and Tissue Culture, Cytology and Environmental Conservation
- To contribute to discoveries and innovations in these aspects of the biological science discipline through research
- To provide expert counsel and consultancy services to national and international organizations on issues relating to general biology
- To develop in students, a range of transferable skills that are of value in biological as well as non-biological employments
- To provide students with knowledge and skill base from which they can proceed to further studies in specialized areas of biological sciences or multi-disciplinary areas involving biology.
B. Sc. Biology – 4 YEAR Curriculum Plan
| Sl. No | Course Code | Course Title | Units | Category | Lecture (hours) | Practical (hours) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 18 | 225 | 135 | |||||
| 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 | MCB1322 | Introduction to Microbiology | 3 | Core | 30 | 45 | |
| 18 | 225 | 135 | |||||
| SEMESTER 3 Level 200 | |||||||
| 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 | |
| 18 | 225 | 135 | |||||
| SEMESTER 4 Level 200 | |||||||
| 1 | STA2322 | Statistics for Biological Sciences | 3 | Core | 45 | – | |
| 2 | BIO2322 | Introduction to Ecology | 3 | Core | 30 | 45 | |
| 3 | ZOO2322 | Invertebrate Zoology | 3 | Core | 30 | 45 | |
| 4 | ZOO2324 | Chordate Zoology | 3 | Core | 30 | 45 | |
| 5 | MCB2322 | Immunology | 3 | Core | 30 | 45 | |
| 6 | MCB2324 | Food Microbiology | 3 | Core | 30 | 45 | |
| 18 | 195 | 225 | |||||
| SEMESTER 5 Level 300 | |||||||
| 1 | BIO3699 | SIWES(Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme) / Industrial Attachment / Project | 6 | ||||
| 6 | – | – | |||||
| SEMESTER 6 Level 300 | |||||||
| 1 | MCB3322 | Microbial Ecology | 3 | Core | 30 | 45 | |
| 2 | BIO3328 | Evolution | 3 | Required | 45 | – | |
| 3 | MCB3324 | Advanced Food Microbiology | 3 | Core | 30 | 45 | |
| 4 | BIO3340 | Molecular Biology | 3 | Required | 45 | – | |
| 5 | BIO3322 | Genetics | 3 | Required | 45 | – | |
| 6 | BIO3324 | Introductory Nematology | 3 | Required | 45 | – | |
| 7 | BIO3326 | General Physiology | 3 | Required | 30 | 45 | |
| 21 | 270 | 135 | |||||
| SEMESTER 7 Level 400 | |||||||
| 1 | MCB4319 | Introductory Virology | 3 | Core | 30 | 45 | |
| 2 | BIO4311 | Population Genetics | 3 | Required | 45 | – | |
| 3 | BIO4313 | Cytogenetics of Plants | 3 | Required | 30 | 45 | |
| 4 | BIO4315 | Systematic Biology | 3 | Required | 45 | – | |
| 5 | Elective 1 | 3 | 30 | 45 | |||
| 6 | Elective 2 | 3 | 30 | 45 | |||
| 18 | 210 | 180 | |||||
| SEMESTER 8 Level 400 | |||||||
| 1 | BIO4322 | General Cytology | 3 | Required | 30 | 45 | |
| 2 | MCB4342 | Industrial & Environmental Microbiology | 3 | Core | 30 | 45 | |
| 3 | MCB4322 | Soil Ecology | 3 | Required | 45 | – | |
| 4 | BIO4324 | Human Genetics and Genomics | 3 | Required | 45 | – | |
| 5 | BIO4326 | Systematic & Developmental Biology | 3 | Required | 45 | – | |
| 15 | 195 | 90 | |||||
| Total Credits for Programme | 132 | 1,545 | 1,035 | ||||
| Options for Elective 1 & 2 | |||||||
| Course Code | Course Title | Units | Category | Lecture (hours) | Practical (hours) | ||
| ZOO4311 | Principles of Parasitology | 3 | Elective | 30 | 45 | ||
| BIO4317 | Marine & Hydrobiology | 3 | Elective | 30 | 45 | ||
| Project / Internship / SIWES ( Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme) | |||||||
| Course Code | Course Title | Units | Category | Lecture (hours) | Practical (hours) | ||
| BIO3699 | SIWES / Industrial Attachment / Project | 6 | |||||
| Description | Core / Compulsory – Common Courses in the Department | Core / Compulsory – Common courses in the department for more than one Programs | |||||
| SIWES (Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme) | GST – General Studies Courses | ||||||
| Elective Courses | Required – Major Courses as per the Program |