B.Sc. Biology

Introduction

This Program is designed to produce graduates with a broad-based degree, a good working knowledge in other areas of pure and applied sciences, which will be very useful to society. The students are given an overview of the various subjects of all the three disciplines of Biology, Physics and chemistry during the tenure of their program. Therefore after completion of the biology program, the students are well versed with the entire area of all the three disciplines and their application in the current scenario. Students will acquire a broad knowledge in biological sciences, and natural sciences, coupled with analytical, oral and compositional skills.

Goals

Students will demonstrate an understanding of Mendelian and molecular genetics, cell structure, cell physiology, and molecular processes of cells.
Students will demonstrate proper and safe laboratory practice, proper use of equipment, and the ability to use basic techniques in several areas and advanced techniques in at least one area.
Students will demonstrate the ability to work effectively with computational, mathematical and statistical approaches to acquire, analyze and model experimental datasets.
To provide students with an understanding of the role of science in society and the ethical conduct of science.
To provide students with the ability to develop hypotheses and design approaches to evaluate them, as well as to access and critically evaluate information in biology.
Students will demonstrate the ability to report the 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.
Students will demonstrate the ability to orally communicate the findings of their experiments or the work of others.
Graduates will demonstrate the ability to use their degrees to undertake careers in biology or to gain admittance to graduate or professional school.

Objectives

To train academically sound future researchers and intellectuals in the area of general biology, with emphasis in areas on the cutting edge of modern biology, e.g., Molecular biology, Biotechnology, Genetics, Cytology, Cell and Tissue Culture, 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 employment.
To provide students with knowledge and skills base from which they can proceed to further studies in specialized areas of biological sciences or multi-disciplinary areas involving biology.

Course Curriculum

B. Sc. Biology – 4 YEAR Curriculam 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

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B.Sc. Biology

Introduction

Goals

Objectives

Course Curriculum