B.Sc. Biochemistry

Introduction

The course aims to provide an advanced understanding of the core principles and topics of Biochemistry and their experimental basis, and to enable students to acquire a 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 Biomolecular Sciences derive their basic ideas and techniques in the service of mankind and humanity. It is the basis of the Biotechnology Industry, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, 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.

Goals

Students should be able to understand the chemical and physical properties of small molecules found in living systems and will have a working knowledge of the phenomena that govern the behavior of biomolecules in aqueous and non-aqueous environments.
Extend and apply their understanding of molecular structure and function to polymeric macromolecules and macromolecular complexes in order to predict and construct models for the behaviors of those more complicated biomolecules.
Evaluate sophisticated problems and synthesize detailed, logical and thoughtful solutions thereto, by using an analytical and critical approach.
Develop the ability to apply the scientific method to scientific problems. They will identify, characterize, and analyze the components of scientific problems, ask significant scientific questions, formulate hypotheses and design experiments to test these hypotheses, and collect, analyze, and interpret 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 a familiarity with the scientific literature, an awareness of the theories, laws, and methods that govern scientific research, 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 formats.
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.

Objectives

To provide students with a broad and balanced foundation of biochemical knowledge and practical skills
To develop in students the ability to apply knowledge and skills to solving theoretical and practical problems in biochemistry
To develop in students, a range of transferable skills that are of value in biochemical and non-biochemical employment
To provide students with knowledge and skills base from which they can proceed to further studies in specialized areas of biochemistry or multi-disciplinary areas involving biochemistry
To provide, through training and orientation, an appreciation of the rewards of inter-and multi-disciplinary approach to the solution of complex life problems
To generate in students an appreciation of the importance of biochemistry in industrial, economic, environmental, technological and social development.
To instill in students a sense of enthusiasm for biochemistry, an appreciation of its application in different contexts and to involve them in an intellectually stimulating and satisfying experience of learning and studying.

Course Curriculum

B.Sc Biochemistry – 4 YEAR Curriculam Plan
	Sl. No	Course Code	Course Title	Units	Category	Lecture (hours)	Practical (hours)
		SEMESTER 1
Level 100 SEMESTER 1	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
Level 100 SEMESTER 2	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
	5
	6
	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
	7
	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)
		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

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B.Sc. Biochemistry

Introduction

Goals

Objectives

Course Curriculum