B.Sc Chemistry

Introduction

Chemistry is the study of the composition, properties, and reactivity of matter. This programme will equip you with an armoury of skills to take into the world of work, including the ability to analyse problems, to work collaboratively as part of a team, and to develop laboratory, numeracy and communication skills. You will also gain an appreciation for a subject which links so many scientific disciplines through applications and examples as well as practical work and learning through research

Goals

Students to have firm foundations in the fundamentals and application of current chemical and scientific theories.
Are able to design, carry out, record and analyze the results of chemical experiments.
Are able to use modern instrumentation and classical techniques, to design experiments, and to properly record the results of their experiment.
Are skilled in problems solving, critical thinking and analytical reasoning.
Are able to identify and solve chemical problems and explore new areas of research.
Are able to use modern library searching and retrieval methods to obtain information about a topic, chemical, chemical technique, or an issue relating to chemistry.
Knows the proper procedures and regulations for safe handling and use of chemicals and can follow the proper procedures and regulations for safe handling when using chemicals.
Are able to communicate the results of their work to chemists and non-chemists.
Understand the ethical, historic, philosophical, and environmental dimensions of problems and issues facing chemists.

Objectives

The student will understand the importance of the Periodic Table of the Elements, how it came to be, and its role in organizing chemical information.
The student will understand the interdisciplinary nature of chemistry and to integrate knowledge of mathematics, physics and other disciplines to a wide variety of chemical problems.
The student will learn the laboratory skills needed to design, safely conduct and interpret chemical research.
The student will acquire a foundation of chemistry of sufficient breadth and depth to enable them to understand and critically interpret the primary chemical literature.
The student will develop the ability to effectively communicate scientific information and research results in written and oral formats.
The student will learn professionalism, including the ability to work in teams and apply basic ethical principles.

Course Curriculum

B. Sc. Chemistry – 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	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	–
	7
	8
				18		255	45
		SEMESTER 5
Level 300 SEMESTER 1	1	CHM3699	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	CHM3322	Separation Methods and Analysis	3	Required	30	45
	2	CHM3324	Organic Synthesis	3	Core	45	–
	3	CHM3326	Applied Spectroscopy	3	Required	45	–
	4	CHM3328	Organometallic Chemistry	3	Core	45	–
	5	CHM3340	Atomic & Molecular Structure & Symmetry	3	Required	45	–
	6	CHM3342	Quantum Chemistry	3	Required	45	–
	7	CHM3344	Colour Chemistry & Technology	3	Required	30	45
	8
				21		285	90
		SEMESTER 7
Level 400 SEMESTER 1	1	CHM4311	Electrochemistry	3	Core	30	45
	2	CHM4313	Reaction Kinetics	3	Core	45	–
	3	CHM4315	Nuclear and Radiation Chemistry	3	Required	45	–
	4	CHM4317	Photochemistry and Pericyclic reactions	3	Required	45	–
	5		Elective 1	3		45
	6		Elective 2	3		45
	7
	8
				18		255	45
		SEMESTER 8
Level 400 SEMESTER 2	1	CHM4322	Carbohydrate Chemistry	3	Required	45	–
	2	CHM4324	Theory of Molecular Spectroscopy	3	Required	45	–
	3	CHM4326	Statistical Mechanics & Thermodynamics	3	Required	45	–
	4	CHM4328	Heterocyclic Chemistry	3	Required	45	–
	5	CHM4340	Industrial Chemical Technology	3	Required	45	–
	6
	7
	8
				15		225	–
			Total Credits for Programme	132		1,695	585

		Options for Elective 1 & 2
		Course Code	Course Title	Units	Category	Lecture (hours)	Practical (hours)
		CHM4319	Group Theory and Symmetry	3	Elective	45	–
		CHM4331	Natural Product Chemistry	3	Elective	45	–
		CHM4333	Physical Organic Chemistry	3	Elective	45	–
		CHM4335	Agrochemicals & Chemotherapeutic Agents	3	Elective	45	–



		Project / Internship / SIWES ( Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme)
		Course Code	Course Title	Units	Category	Lecture (hours)	Practical (hours)
		CHM3699	SIWES / Industrial Attachment / Project	6

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B.Sc Chemistry

Introduction

Goals

Objectives

Course Curriculum