B.Sc. Chemistry
Course Outline
Chemistry is often termed the central science as it connects mathematics, physics, biology and medicine. It is concerned with all aspects of the physical and chemical properties of matter, including the nature of atoms and molecules, their structure and composition, their reactions and the ways in which they are be used to produce useful products and materials. This also includes the fundamentals of organic and inorganic chemistry, spectroscopy and states of matter, physical and quantum chemistry, computational chemistry and organic synthesis.
A degree programme in Chemistry will aim to:
- Provide a broad and balanced base of chemical knowledge and practical skills
- Develop a range of skills applied in chemical and non-chemical areas, that can provide confidence for employment
- Provide a solid base of chemical knowledge and skills that are required for the application of Chemistry in industry, such as Petrochemicals, Pharmaceuticals and medicine.
- Inculcate in students an appreciation of chemistry in all human endeavours.
Admission and Graduation Requirements
The entry requirements shall be at least credit level passes in five subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and any other relevant science subject at the Senior Secondary School Certificate or its equivalent. In addition, an acceptable pass in the UTME examination with the appropriate combination of subjects is required.
Candidates with at least two A level passes (graded A-E) at the GCE Advanced Level in relevant subjects may be admitted into 200-level.
Course Structure and Synopses
Course Structure at 100 Level: Chemistry
| Course Code | Course Title | Units | Status | LH | PH |
| BIO 101 | General Biology I | 3 | R | 45 | – |
| BIO 102 | General Biology II | 3 | R | 45 | – |
| BIO 107 | General Biology Practical I | 1 | R | – | 45 |
| BIO 108 | General Biology Practical II | 1 | R | – | 45 |
| CHM 101 | General Chemistry I | 3 | C | 45 | – |
| CHM 102 | General Chemistry II | 3 | C | 45 | – |
| CHM 107 | General Chemistry Practical I | 1 | C | – | 45 |
| CHM 108 | General Chemistry Practical II | 1 | C | – | 45 |
| CSC 101 | Introduction to Computer Science | 3 | R | 30 | 45 |
| GST 111 | Communication in English I | 2 | C | 30 | – |
| GST 112 | Logic, Philosophy & Human Existence | 2 | E | 30 | – |
| GST 113 | Nigerian Peoples and Culture | 2 | R | 30 | – |
| GST 121 | Use of Library, Study Skills & ICT | 2 | C | 30 | – |
| MTH 101 | General Mathematics I | 3 | R | 45 | – |
| MTH 102 | General Mathematics II | 3 | R | 45 | – |
| PHY 101 | General Physics I | 3 | R | 45 | – |
| PHY 102 | General Physics II | 3 | R | 45 | – |
| PHY 107 | General Physics Practical I | 1 | R | – | 45 |
| PHY 108 | General Physics Practical II | 1 | R | – | 45 |
| Total | 41 |
Course Structure at 200 Level: Chemistry
| Course Code | Course Title | Units | Status | LH | PH |
| CHM 210 | Physical Chemistry I | 3 | C | 30 | 45 |
| CHM 211 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 | C | 30 | 45 |
| CHM 212 | Inorganic Chemistry I | 3 | C | 30 | 45 |
| CHM 213 | Analytical Chemistry I | 3 | C | 30 | 45 |
| CHM 214 | Structure and Bonding | 2 | R | 30 | – |
| CHM 299 | Industrial Attachment I (12 Weeks) | 3 | C | ||
| CSC 201 | Computer Programming I | 3 | E | 30 | 45 |
| GST 122 | Communication in English II | 2 | C | 30 | – |
| GST 125 | Contemporary Health Issues | 2 | R | 30 | – |
| GST 211 | Environment & Sustainable Development | 2 | R | 30 | – |
| GST 223 | Introduction to Entrepreneurship | 2 | R | 30 | – |
| MTH 203 | Sets, Logic and Algebra I | 3 | R | 45 | – |
| PHY 201 | Elementary Modern Physics | 3 | R | 45 | – |
| PHY 202 | Electric Circuits and Electronics | 3 | E | 30 | 45 |
| STA 202 | Statistics for Physical Sciences & Engineering | 4 | E | 60 | – |
| Total | 41 |
Course Structure at 300 Level: Chemistry
| Course Code | Course Title | Units | Status | LH | PH |
| CHM 301 | Physical Chemistry II | 2 | C | 15 | 45 |
| CHM 302 | Inorganic Chemistry II | 3 | C | 30 | 45 |
| CHM 303 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 | C | 30 | 45 |
| CHM 304 | Atomic & Molecular Structure & Symmetry | 3 | C | 45 | – |
| CHM 305 | Petroleum Chemistry | 2 | R | 30 | – |
| CHM 307 | Carbohydrate Chemistry | 1 | R | 15 | – |
| CHM 310 | Polymer Chemistry | 3 | R | 45 | – |
| CHM 311 | Colour Chemistry & Technology | 3 | R | 30 | 45 |
| CHM 312 | Separation Methods and Analysis | 3 | C | 30 | 45 |
| CHM 313 | Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry | 1 | E | 15 | – |
| CHM 316 | Applied Spectroscopy | 3 | R | 45 | – |
| CHM 317 | Industrial Raw Materials Resource Inventory | 1 | R | 15 | – |
| CHM 318 | Industrial Chemical Process | 3 | R | 45 | – |
| CHM 319 | Environmental Chemistry | 2 | R | 30 | – |
| CHM 399 | Industrial Attachment II (12 Weeks) | 3 | C | ||
| GST 222 | Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 2 | R | 30 | – |
| GST 224 | Leadership Skills | 2 | R | 30 | – |
| GST 311 | Entrepreneurship | 2 | R | 30 | – |
| Total | 42 |
Course Structure at 400 Level: Chemistry
| Course Code | Course Title | Units | Status | LH | PH |
| CHM 400 | Seminar | 1 | C | ||
| CHM 401 | Research Project | 6 | C | – | 270 |
| CHM 402 | Theory of Molecular Spectroscopy | 2 | E | 30 | – |
| CHM 403 | Quantum Chemistry | 2 | R | 30 | – |
| CHM 404 | Group Theory and Symmetry | 2 | R | 30 | – |
| CHM 405 | Statistical Mechanics | 1 | E | 15 | – |
| CHM 406 | Reaction Kinetics | 2 | R | 30 | – |
| CHM 407 | Electrochemistry | 2 | E | 15 | 45 |
| CHM 408 | Statistical Thermodynamics | 2 | E | 30 | – |
| CHM 409 | Nuclear and Radiation Chemistry | 2 | E | 30 | – |
| CHM 410 | Analytical Chemistry II | 2 | R | 15 | 45 |
| CHM 412 | Colour Chemistry and Technology | 3 | E | 30 | 45 |
| CHM 413 | Industrial Chemical Technology | 2 | E | 30 | – |
| CHM 415 | Polymer Technology | 2 | E | 30 | – |
| CHM 418 | Photochemistry and Pericyclic reactions | 2 | E | 30 | – |
| CHM 419 | Organic Synthesis | 2 | R | 30 | – |
| CHM 420 | Natural Product Chemistry | 2 | R | 30 | – |
| CHM 421 | Heterocyclic Chemistry | 2 | R | 30 | – |
| CHM 422 | Physical Organic Chemistry | 2 | E | 30 | – |
| CHM 423 | Organometallic Chemistry | 3 | R | 45 | – |
| CHM 424 | Co-ordination Chemistry | 2 | R | 30 | – |
| CHM 425 | Non-aqueous Solvents | 1 | E | 15 | – |
| CHM 426 | Chemistry of Lanthanides and Actinides | 1 | E | 15 | – |
| Total |
To ensure acquisition of balanced knowledge in various areas of Chemistry, a student must take, in addition to the compulsory courses, a minimum of 6 Units from each of the following groups of courses: Group I (CHM 402 – CHM 409; Group II (CHM 410 – CHM 415); Group III ( CHM 418 – CHM 422) and Group IV (CHM 423 – CHM 426).
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