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B.Sc. Industrial Chemistry
This programme seeks to expose students to broad areas of the theories and practice of the fundamental aspects of all branches of Chemistry. Modern Society requires an all-round individual as a result of increasing interdependency of the sciences. The Department therefore aims to offer a thorough grounding in theoretical, experimental and operational aspects of Chemistry, as it relates to the Chemical Industry. This will enable Nigeria and Africa to have a new breed of well-trained high-level manpower that can apply the principles of Chemistry to national and international development.
Industrial Chemistry Students should:
- Have firm foundations in the fundamentals and application of current chemical and scientific theories
- Be able to design, carry out, record and analyze results of chemical experiments
- Have the ability to use modern instrumentation and classical techniques to design experiments and properly record results of their findings
- Be skilled in problems solving, critical thinking and analytical reasoning
- Be able to identify and solve chemical problems and explore new areas of research
- Possess the ability to use modern library searching and retrieval methods to obtain information about topics, chemicals, chemical techniques or issues relating to chemistry
- Know and can follow the proper procedures and regulations for safe handling and use of chemicals and equipment
- Be able to communicate results of their work and research to chemists and non-chemists
- Understand the ethical, historic, philosophical and environmental dimensions of problems and issues facing chemists.
The objective of Industrial Chemistry is to develop:
- High caliber industrial chemists who will be equipped to man responsible industrial positions as well as self-reliant ventures
- Chemists who will probe into the vast natural resources of Nigeria in order to accumulate relevant chemical data
- Chemists keenly interested in pursuing postgraduate studies and research in Chemistry
- Chemists capable of collaborative efforts with other scientists in inter-disciplinary areas
- Chemists who are capable of utilizing chemical knowledge and skills in the service of developing national economy, as well as improving man’s environment and his general well-being
- And train students to be result-oriented specialists in the chemical, petrochemical, biochemical and allied technological fields.
B.Sc. Industrial Chemistry – 4 Years 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 | CHM1326 | Analytical Chemistry | 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 | STA2324 | Statisctics for Physical Sciences & Engineering | 3 | Core | 45 | – |
| 2 | CHM2322 | Physical Chemistry | 3 | Core | 30 | 45 |
| 3 | CHM2324 | Petroleum Chemistry | 3 | Core | 45 | – |
| 4 | CHM2326 | Polymer Chemistry | 3 | Core | 45 | – |
| 5 | CHM2328 | Environmental Chemistry | 3 | Core | 45 | – |
| 6 | CHM2340 | Industrial Chemical Process | 3 | Core | 45 | – |
| 18 | 255 | 45 | ||||
| SEMESTER 5 Level 300 | ||||||
| 1 | ICM3699 | SIWES(Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme) / Industrial Attachment / Project | 6 | |||
| 6 | – | – | ||||
| SEMESTER 6 Level 300 | ||||||
| 1 | CHM3360 | Management and Chemical Industry | 3 | Required | 45 | – |
| 2 | CHM3324 | Organic Synthesis | 3 | Core | 45 | – |
| 3 | CHM3362 | Introductory Material Science | 3 | Required | 45 | – |
| 4 | CHM3328 | Organometallic Chemistry | 3 | Core | 45 | – |
| 5 | CHM3346 | Special Laboratory Methods | 3 | Required | 45 | – |
| 6 | CHM3364 | Food Chemistry | 3 | Required | 45 | – |
| 7 | CHM3348 | Colour and Textile Chemistry | 3 | Required | 30 | 45 |
| 21 | 300 | 45 | ||||
| SEMESTER 7 Level 400 | ||||||
| 1 | CHM4311 | Electrochemistry | 3 | Core | 30 | 45 |
| 2 | CHM4313 | Reaction Kinetics | 3 | Core | 45 | – |
| 3 | CHM4337 | Chemistry of Industrial Processes | 3 | Required | 45 | – |
| 4 | CHM4339 | Chemical Processes Technology | 3 | Required | 45 | – |
| 5 | Elective 1 | 3 | 45 | |||
| 6 | Elective 2 | 3 | 45 | |||
| 18 | 255 | 45 | ||||
| SEMESTER 8 Level 400 | ||||||
| 1 | CHM4342 | Structure & Coordination Chemistry | 3 | Required | 45 | – |
| 2 | CHM4344 | Medicinal Chemistry | 3 | Required | 45 | – |
| 3 | CHM4346 | Macromolecular Chemistry | 3 | Required | 45 | – |
| 4 | CHM4340 | Industrial Chemical Technology | 3 | Required | 45 | – |
| 5 | CHM4348 | Solid state Chemistry | 3 | Required | 45 | – |
| 15 | 225 | |||||
| Total Credits for Programmeme | 132 | 1,710 | 540 | |||
| Options for Elective 1 & 2 | ||||||
| Course Code | Course Title | Units | Category | Lecture (hours) | Practical (Hours) | |
| HM4331 | CHM4331 | Natural Product Chemistry | 3 | Elective | 45 | |
| CHM4335 | Agrochemicals & Chemotherapeutic Agents | 3 | Elective | 45 | – | |
| CHM4351 | Photochemistry | 3 | Elective | 45 | – | |
| CHM4353 | Geochemistry | 3 | Elective | 45 | – | |
| Project / Internship / SIWES ( Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme) | – | |||||
| Course Code | Course Title | Units | Category | Lecture (hours) | Practical (hours) | |
| ICM3699 | SIWES / Industrial Attachment / Project | 6 | ||||