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STUDENTS’ INFORMATION

HANDBOOK

(UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMME)

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY

FACULTY OF SCIENCE

DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY,

ABRAKA, NIGERIA

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STUDENTS’ HANDBOOK

NAME:

MAT. NO.:

PROGRAMME:

PHONE NO.:

ADDRESS:

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DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY

ABRAKA

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No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored into a retrieval system, or

transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying,

recording or otherwise, without the prior permission of the copyright owner.

Published by

Department of Chemistry

Delta State University

Abraka, Nigeria

ISBN 978 - 33872 - 4 - 2

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THE VISITOR, CHANCELLOR, PRO-CHANCELLOR AND

PRINCIPAL OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY

THE VISITOR

His Excellency, Sen. Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa

Executive Governor, Delta State of Nigeria

CHANCELLOR

Hon. Justice Godwin Adolphus Karibi - Whyte, JSC (Rtd)

PRO-CHANCELLOR/CHAIRMAN OF COUNCIL

Professor Sam Oyovbaire

VICE-CHANCELLOR

Professor A. O. Egwunyenga

B.Sc. (Lagos), M.Sc., Ph.D. (Jos)

DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR (ADMINISTRATION)

Professor S. O. Asagba

B.Sc. (Benin), M.Sc. (Lagos), Ph.D. (Benin)

DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR (ACADEMIC)

Professor (Mrs.) G. N. Ojieh-Ogwu

NCE (Abraka), B.Ed., M.Ed. (Benin), MFA, MA, Ph.D. (Nigeria)

PROVOST, ASABA CAMPUS

Professor Enamiroro Patrick Oghuvbu

B.Ed., M.Ed. (Benin), Ph.D. Abraka

PROVOST, OLEH CAMPUS

Professor Amata Ifo Alex

B.Sc., M.Sc. (Ibadan), Ph.D. (France)

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REGISTRAR

Mr. Dan A. Urhibo

B.Sc. (Hons) Uniport, MIRL (Delsu), MANUPA, FICA, FIPND

BURSAR

Mr. J. O. Egbare

FCA, MBA

UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN

Prof. S.O. Uwaifo

NCE (Abraka), B. ALS (BUK), MLS, (Inform. SG), Ph.D (Ibadan)

DEAN, FACULTY OF SCIENCE

Prof. N.J. Tonukari

B.S. (Maiduguri), M.Sc.(Ibadan), Ph.D (Michigan)

OFFICE OF THE HEAD OF DEPARTMENT

1. Dr. (Mrs.) P.O. Agbaire Ag Head of Department

2. Mrs. Obaroakpo Dieakpomrere Executive Officer

3. Mrs. Joyce U. Osokogwu Typist I

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FOREWORD

Department of Chemistry

This Handbook is designed specifically for staff and undergraduate students in the

Department of Chemistry, Delta State University, Abraka, and for all those who

may be involved in operating the Academic Programmes of Department of

Chemistry and the Faculty of Science.

The Handbook contains:

i. A brief History of the University

ii. General Information on the Department

iii. List of Staff in the Department

iv. Department Admission Requirements

v. Regulations Governing Registration of Courses and Conduct of Students in

Examinations

vi. Detailed Course Contents for the Department and Courses offered in the

Department that will lead to the award of Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry

or Industrial Chemistry.

A review of this Handbook may be necessary in future to reflect changes in the

academic policy of the University in line with Senate decisions.

I wish to advise all students of the Department of Chemistry to carefully study this

Handbook and constantly refer to it as a guide throughout their programme in the

University.

Finally, I wish to use this medium to welcome you to the Delta State University,

Abraka and congratulate you on your admission into Department of Chemistry.

On behalf of the Department of Chemistry I wish all students a very successful

academic pursuit in the University.

Dr. (Mrs.) P.O. Agbaire

Ag Head, Department of Chemistry

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NOTES ON UNIVERSITY LOGO

(A) SHAPES INCORPORATED IN THE DESIGN

(i) The overall circular shape represents the cognate and holistic relationship of

the constituent parts of the state.

(ii) The book represents academic knowledge and research.

(iii) The ornamental ivory tusks represent the culture upon which all knowledge

must be predicated.

(iv) The derrick represents the mineral endowment of the state.

(v) The broken lines represent water which is a prime feature of the state.

(B) COLOURS INCORPORATED IN THE DESIGN

Three colours are incorporated in the University Logo. They are Sky Blue,

Prussian Blue and Black.

(i) Sky blue represents water which is found in abundance in the State.

(ii) Prussian blue is generally a colour for love which can lead to peaceful search

for knowledge and truth.

(iii) Black represents the ‘black gold’ (oil) which constitutes the bulk of the

State’s economy and prosperity.

MOTTO: Knowledge, Character and Service.

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A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE UNIVERSITY

Delta State University was established on 30th April, 1992 by the then civilian

Executive Governor of the State, Olorogun Felix O. Ibru. It was announced that the

University would start off with five Faculties, namely: Education, Agriculture,

Arts, Science and the Social Sciences. Besides Abraka, there would be the Asaba

Campus. While four of the Faculties were to be located at Abraka, the fifth, the

Faculty of Agriculture, was to be at the Asaba Campus. Eight Faculties have since

been established accordingly and are in full operation with 53 Departments and

offering about 64 Degree programmes. Delta State University, though new and one

of the youngest in Nigeria, has a long and impressive history as a centre of

education. It metamorphosed from the renowned Government Teachers Training

College, Abraka, which in the forties produced Grade Ill and subsequently Grade II

teachers for our schools, to the reputable College of Education Abraka, which

awarded the Nigerian Certificate of Education. Later in affiliation to the University

of Benin, it offered degree programmes until 1985 when it became a Faculty of

Education of the then Bendel State University. It became an autonomous

University in April, 1992 following the creation of Edo and Delta States in August,

1991, and the conversion of the Ekpoma Campus to Edo State University in

December, 1991. However, in an amendment to the law establishing the University

in 1992, the State Government established a third Campus of the University at

Oleh, that is, the Faculty of law.

The establishment of Oleh Campus brings to force the State Government’s policy

in having a Campus of the University in each of the three Senatorial Districts of the

State. With Abraka as the Main Campus of the University, the Academic

Programmes of the University are distributed as follows:

ABRAKA CAMPUS

(a) Education

(b) Arts

(c) Social Sciences

(d) Pure Sciences

(e) Medical Sciences

(f) Pharmacy

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ASABA CAMPUS

(a) Agriculture

(b) Management Sciences

(c) Environmental Studies

OLEH CAMPUS

(a) Law

(b) Engineering

DEPARTMENT ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Admission of students into the Faculty of Science is through two procedures.

A. JOINT ADMISSIONS AND MATRICULATION BOARD (JAMB)

USING:

i. University Matriculation Examination (UME)

Candidates should possess credit passes in five (5) relevant subjects in the

Senior Secondary School Certificate or GCE Ordinary Level or its

equivalents at not more than two sittings. The subjects should include

English language and Mathematics. The other three credits should include

Chemistry, Physics and any other science subject.

ii. Direct Entry

Candidates should possess two GCE Advanced Level passes in addition to

the UME requirements. See the specific Departmental admission

requirements.

iii. Pre-Degree Programme

Successful candidates who passed the competitive qualifying examination

after undergoing the intensive nine months pre-degree programme will be

admitted into specific degree options.

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SPECIFIC DEPARTMENT ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS ARE SHOWN

BELOW:

COURSES DIRECT ENTRY

REQUIREMENTS

UTME ENTRY

REQUIREMENTS

UTME

SUBJECTS

(f) Chemistry At least two ‘A’

level passes in

Chemistry and

Mathematics or

Physics

Five ‘O’ level

credits which must

include English

Language

Chemistry, Physics,

Mathematics and

one other science

subject.

English

Language,

Chemistry,

Physics

and Mathematics

(g) Industrial

Chemistry

At least two ‘A’

level passes in

Chemistry and

Mathematics or

Physics

Five ‘O’ level

credits which must

include Chemistry,

English Language

and Mathematics,

Physics and one

other science

subject

English

Language,

Chemistry,

Physics and

Mathematics

ACADEMIC REGULATIONS

1. Matriculation

Any Student admitted into the University for the first time to pursue a degree or

diploma programme (including transferred students) will be required to

matriculate. Such a student must have registered for his/her course of study.

Matriculation involves taking a matriculation oath and signing the matriculation

register. Until this is done, the student shall not be regarded as a bona fide student

of the University.

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2. Deferment of Admission/Temporary withdrawal from studies

On admission into the University for a particular session, a candidate who, for any

reason is unable to take up the offer may apply in writing to the Registrar for the

deferment of his/her admission. Such a student must matriculate and pay the

prescribed acceptance fee before making the application. The student should in

addition pay the approved deferment fee. The period of deferment should not be

more than one academic session. The application should include evidence of

payment of the prescribed fees. Such application should reach the Registrar not

later than one month after matriculation for the given session. If the Registrar is

satisfied that the student is eligible for matriculation/registration in the University,

he processes and sends the application to the Faculty concerned for onward

recommendation to Senate. Temporal withdrawal from studies is for old students,

200 level and above. A student is eligible for temporary withdrawal from studies

for a session on grounds of illness, sickness and financial difficulty. The student

must have a CGPA of not less than 1.50.

3. Transfers

(i) Inter-University Transfer

All candidates seeking admission into the University by transfer from other

Universities should purchase the prescribed form from the Admissions Office after

paying and obtaining a Bursary receipt for the fee paid. The duly completed form

should be submitted along with the transcript of academic records to the

Admission Office at least two weeks before the matriculation date for that session.

On receipt of the forms, the Admissions Office processes and sends them to the

appropriate Dean of Faculty/Head of Department for their consideration and

recommendation to the Secretary, University Admissions Board who collates and

forwards them to the University Admissions Board for consideration. The

Admissions Office must ensure that all transcripts are properly verified and

confirmed authentic and that no student coming from other University is a cult

member. Inter-University transfer should normally be allowed up to 200 level.

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(ii) Inter Faculty/Intra Faculty Transfer

Students wishing to transfer from one Faculty/Department to another must satisfy

the University and Faculty/Departmental requirements. In addition, they must have

taken at least three core courses in their 100 level in the case of Intra Faculty

Transfer. When such transfer is eventually effected, the students must register all

the remaining 100 level core courses in addition to their 200 level courses.

(iii) Inter Faculty and Intra-Faculty transfers may not exceed 10% of the student

population in either case for a given session.

4. Classification of Courses

(i) Core Courses

A core course is a compulsory course that must be taken and passed before

graduation and should be included in the computation/classification of degree

result as in NUC guidelines.

(ii) Pre-requisite

A pre-requisite is a course, the knowledge of which is required prior to the taking

of another specified course. A student is deemed to have obtained this pre-requisite

knowledge if he/she obtains a mark less than 35% but will not be credited with any

Grade point in the course concerned except he/she scores a minimum of 45% . This

particular clause is without prejudice to Faculty requirements.

(iii) Elective

Elective courses are optional courses within or outside a discipline, from which

students may choose a number for the purpose of fulfilling the minimum

requirements for the award of a degree or for the purpose of broadening their

horizons. They may be chosen with the assistance of the Head of Department or

Departmental course adviser.

(iv) General Studies

These comprise Use of English and Library, Logic, Philosophy and Human

Existence, History and Philosophy of Science, Nigerian People and Culture and

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Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution. They must be taken and passed before

graduation.

5. The Course Credit Unit System

i. All Faculties in the University operate the course unit system.

ii. Each course unit shall have alphabet to indicate the subject area and levels of

course representing the years for the degree programme.

The numbering system is as follows:

Course Code Level First Semester Second Semester

CHM

CHM

CHM

CHM

100

200

300

400

101-109; 121-129

201-209; 221-229

301-309; 321-329

400-409; 421-429

111-119; 131-139

211-219; 231-239

311-319; 331-339

411-419; 431-439

1st digit denotes level or year of study 2nd digit even numbers (i.e. 0 and 2) denote

first Semester Courses odd numbers (i.e. 1 and 3) denote Second Semester; while

3rd digit denotes the sequence (in the series) of courses in the Department/degree

option ranging from 1 -9.

(iii) A course unit is the equivalent of one lecture/tutorial hour per week per

semester each credit commensurate with the load allocated to a unit of one

hour. Thus, one three-hour laboratory/practical class per week per semester

earns 3 units

(iv) Where a course is runs for a session, the contact hours double those based on

semester system provided that the approved contact hours are maintained.

(v) Where a course is offered three hours in a week for a whole session of two

semesters, the credit unit load assignable to such a course shall be 6 units. If,

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however, the contact is four hours a week for a session of two semesters, the

credit load is 8 units.

(vi) Courses failed in one semester are carried over to, and registered for in

subsequent semesters.

(vii) In course unit system, student may not repeat an entire year but can repeat

only those courses which they failed and for which they need fulfill some

requirements. Such failed courses must be registered first before the present

level courses provided they do not register for more than the approved 48

credit units per session. Some failed electives need not be repeated.

However, core courses must be repeated until they are passed.

(v) High premium shall he placed on projects, and, where applicable on

industrial training and teaching practice.

(vi) A class Admit/Grade Card shall be issued to every student for each course

registered for during the session. The Card shall enable the lecturer in -

charge of a particular course to be able to exercise control over attendance at

lectures. It shall also be used for submission of grades scored in the

examinations along with the grade point. Lecturers shall be required to

certify that a student has attained a minimum of 75% contact hours before

he/she is allowed to take the examination in the particular course.

6. Registration

(i) It shall be mandatory for all students to register for courses at the beginning

of the session in accordance with the University’s rules made from time to

time.

(ii) All students shall register for courses within three weeks of the

commencement of the first semester of each session.

(iii) A student shall be deemed to have begun his/her course of study on the date

of his/her registration for that course.

(iv) Late registration may be allowed up to the end of the forth week after the

commencement of the semester. This will be only in exceptional cases with

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the approval of the Head of Department the Dean of the Faculty and the

Registrar and on payment of the late registration fee at that time.

(v) Student may change add or delete a particular course within the first three

weeks after the commencement of the semester. No course will be added or

deleted four weeks after the commencement of the semester. Any change of

Course form submitted after this period shall be discountenanced.

(vi) A student who fails to register for courses at the end of the fourth week of

the semester shall be deemed to have withdrawn from the University.

(vii) After registering for courses at the beginning of the semester, a student

needs not register for examination.

(viii) An extension student shall be required to register only the courses failed or

carried over. This is subject to the conditions for withdrawal and probation.

7. Work Load

(i) Every full-time student shall be required to register for a minimum of 15

credit units and maximum of 24 credit units per semester. Total units per

session should not be less than 30 and must not be more than 48.

(ii) Each final year student is required to undertake a project which will earn

him/her between 4 and 6 units. A student who fails to complete his/her

project or whose project is rejected will have to complete/rewrite it and

submit before graduation. Such a project shall not score more than a grade.

However, such a student has the option of registering for, and completing

the project in the following session. In that case, the project will be treated

as a first attempt.

8. Temporary Withdrawal from the University

(i) Only students who have matriculated and duly registered in the University

for a minimum period of one semester are eligible to apply for temporary

withdrawal from the University.

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(ii) Such applications containing the details of studentship should be routed

through the Head of Department to the Dean of the Faculty for necessary

action and recommendation by the Faculty Board to Senate.

(iii) The period of temporary withdrawal from the University by a student shall

normally not be more than one academic year.

(iv) The Registrar shall convey the decision of the Senate to the student

immediately.

9. First Degree Programmes

(i) Programmes of study shall be provided leading to Bachelors Degree to be

denoted by letters as indicated below:

S/N FACULTY TYPES OF DEGREE

a. Science B.Sc. Industrial Chemistry

B.Sc. Chemistry

(ii) The Degree shall be awarded with Honours or Pass.

(iii) Instruction shall be by courses and students shall be required to register for

and take an approved combination of courses as stipulated by Senate on the

recommendation of the Faculty Board.

(iv) At the beginning of the Programme each student shall be assigned course

adviser by the Head of Department.

(v) A staff of the University or any person approved by the Registrar on the

advice of the Head of Department and the Dean of the Faculty may audit

course(s) on payment of prescribed fee.

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(vi) Unaudited students shall not be allowed to write the University examinations

and shall not be credited with any work done.

(vii) No student shall qualify for the award of an Honours Degree of the

University if he/she spends more than two sessions beyond the normal

period allowed for the programme. Such a student shall be awarded a pass

degree. For instance, a 4-year degree programme should not exceed 6 years.

Similarly, a 5-year degree programme should not exceed 7 years.

10. Duration of Semester

(i) The first and second semesters shall each last for between 17 and 18 weeks.

This period shall include registration, teaching and examination. Not less

than 12 weeks shall be devoted to teaching.

(iii) Programmes of study for the long vacation period shall last for between 11

and 12 weeks, 8 weeks of which shall be devoted to teaching.

11. Examination

(a) Procedure

(i) University examinations shall be held at the end of each semester for all

semester courses and at the end of each session for all sessional courses.

ii) Only candidates who are duly registered for courses in a given semester and

have met their financial obligations to the University shall be eligible to sit

for examination in those courses.

ii) To be eligible for an examination, a student is required to attain a minimum

of 75% contact hours before he/she is allowed to take the examination in the

particular course.

(iv) Each Faculty shall appoint Faculty Examinations Officer who shall be

responsible to the Dean of the Faculty. He shall liaise with the various Heads

of Department to ensure that examination questions are set at the appropriate

time.

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v) Every course assessment must consist of continuous assessment of at least

30% and course examination at most 70%. The pass mark for every course

assessment is 45%.

(vi) Where a student repeats a course, the grade points earned at all attempts

must be utilized in computing the cumulative grade point average.

(b) Absence from Examination

(i) Candidates must present themselves at the University examination for

courses which they have registered.

(ii) Candidates who fail to do so for reasons other than certified ill-health or

accident or for other reasons acceptable to the Dean shall be deemed to have

failed that examination.

(iii) For the avoidance of doubt, failure to take cognizance of changes in the

examination time-table and such lapses on the part of the candidates shall

not be accepted as a reasonable excuse for absence.

(iv) A candidate who falls ill during an examination shall report to the Director

of the University Health Services who shall subsequently submit a report in

writing to the Dean of the Faculty after treating the candidate.

(v) A candidate who is unable to take any examination on grounds of illness,

confirmed by the University Director of Health Services, or on grounds

specified in (b) (ii) above may be allowed to sit for the examinations at the

next available opportunity.

(vi) When necessary, on grounds of ill-health and certified by the Director of

Health Services, examinations can be taken in the hospital or related

locations.

(c) Examination Malpractice and Disciplinary Action

Any student involved in any examination malpractice shall be made to

complete the prescribed “Examination Malpractice/Irregularities Form” and

submit to the Chief invigilator.

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ii) The Chief Invigilator shall submit in writing to the Dean, report on any

examination malpractice within 24 hours after that examination.

iii) On receipt of the report, the Dean shall promptly investigate the alleged

malpractice.

iv) The report/recommendation on each investigation shall within one week be

forwarded to the Students’ Disciplinary Committee which shall make

appropriate recommendations to Senate.

(d) Senate Approved Penalties for Examinations Malpractice

i) Cheating or spying in Examination Hall.

Penalty: Rustication for two semesters

(ii) Fore knowledge of examination questions or the use of prepared

examination answers in Hall (leakage)

Penalty - Expulsion

(iii) Impersonation in Examination Hall

Penalty: Expulsion

(e) Instruction to Candidates

(i) Students shall not be admitted into the examination hall if they have not

been duly registered by the various Faculties as having fulfilled the

prescribed conditions of the course of study.

(ii) Eligible candidates shall report at the stipulated examination halls fifteen

minutes before the start of the examination,

(iii) No candidate shall be allowed into the examination hall 30 minutes after the

start of the examination.

(iv) No candidate shall be allowed to withdraw from the hall until after 30

minutes of commencement of examination.

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(v) Candidates may go to the toilet, (during examination provided that they are

accompanied throughout the period of absence by a suitable Invigilator.

Such absence must not he unreasonably prolonged, and the candidate shall

not be allowed any extra time by reason of such absence.

(vi) The Chief Invigilator may, under special circumstances, accept a candidate

into the examination hall after 30 minutes of the start of the examination if

he/she is satisfied that there are reasonable grounds for the lateness. A report

of the situation must be formally made to the Faculty Examination Officer.

(vii) Candidates shall not be allowed to bring into examination hall any personal

bags, textbooks, handset, scrap notes or such other personal effects, except

such materials as may be permitted for use in the same examination.

viii) Candidates shall not work out of the examination hall with any answer

sheets/booklets used or unused.

ix) Candidates shall comply with instructions given by the Chief Invigilator as

to the submission of their answer sheets at the conclusion of the

examinations.

x) It shall be the responsibility of each candidate to ensure that his/her

examination sheets are duly accounted for by the Chief Invigilator at the

examination hall.

(xi) All rough notes, scrap sheets, draft answers, etc. which do not form part of

the definitive answer sheets must be submitted after appropriate cancellation

to the Chief Invigilator with the definitive answer sheets at the conclusion of

the examination.

(xii) Candidates shall not talk to one another, give or receive from one another,

any form of assistance, pens, eraser, pencils, rulers, etc. during

examinations.

(xiii) All questions pertaining to the examination must be directed to the Chief

Invigilator or any of the accredited Invigilators.

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(xiv) The Chief Invigilator shall report any examination misconduct formally to

the Chief Examiner/Dean of the appropriate Faculty as specified by Senate.

(xv) Any contravention of any of the above rules and regulations shall constitute

examination misconduct. All candidates shall comply with these regulations

in their own interest.

(f) Instructions to Invigilators

(i) Invigilators shall report to the examination hall 20 minutes before the

commencement of each examination.

(ii) Invigilators shall exercise constant and vigilant supervision over the

candidates.

(iii) No person(s) other than the Invigilators, Attendants, Dean of Faculty, Head

of Department, Representative of the examination committee, the Registrars

representative shall be allowed into the examination hall, except the course

examiner who shall be present during the first 30 minutes and the last 30

minutes of the examination.

(iv) The sealed envelopes containing the question papers shall only be opened in

the presence of the candidates.

(v) In the event of conflict between the time allowed for the examination as

indicated on the examination question paper and that on the examination

time-table, the time on the question paper shall be adhered to.

(vi) Invigilators shall tell the candidates the exact time to start an examination

and thereafter inform them of the time left at reasonable intervals.

(vii) Under special circumstances, the Chief Invigilator shall accept a candidate

into the examination hall after 30 minutes of start of the examination. Cases

of admittance after the start time of the examination shall be reported

formally to the Chief Examiner by the Chief Invigilator

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(viii) Invigilators shall ensure that personal effects such as bags, textbooks, scrap

notes, etc. are not brought into the examination hall by the candidates and

that unused answer scripts are not taken out.

(ix) Candidates shall not leave the examination hall until after the first 30

minutes.

x) No candidate shall leave the examination hall with the intention of returning

without being accompanied by an attendant.

(xi) Silence shall be maintained throughout the duration of an examination.

(xii) Invigilators shall ensure that all candidates sign the attendance register.

(xiii) At the end of an examination, the invigilator shall collect and count the

scripts before handing them over to the Chief invigilator who shall sign

answer booklets.

(g) External Examiners

The services of External Examiners approved by Senate, shall be hired to

moderate all final year examinations and in all professional examinations for

all 300 level courses and above.

(h) Submission of Examination Results

Each Department shall compile and compute its results and convene their

Departmental Examination Board to consider the results. The results shall be

sent to the Faculty Board of Examinations for consideration. The final

results as recommended by the Faculty Board shall be presented to Senate

for approval.

(i) Publication of Examination Results

The Faculty Board shall publish all provisional results. Such results,

however, shall be in the form of letter grades and for the final year; results,

professional degree classification.

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(j) Grading

A five point grading system shall be adopted as follows:

Letter Grade Percentage Score Grade Point

A 70 and Above 5.0

B 60-69 4.0

C 50-59 3.0

D 45-49 2.0

F 0-44 0.0

(k) Classification of Degree

The following classification shall be adopted

Grade Point Class of Degree

4.50-5.00 First Class Honours

3.50-4.49 Second Class Honours (Upper Division)

2.50-3.49 Second Class Honours (Lower Division)

1 .50-2.49 Third Class Honours

0.00-1.49 Fail

(l) Essential Services during Examination

(i) The University Health Services shall make first aid facilities available

throughout the examination period.

ii) The Director of Works and Services shall ensure adequate functioning of all

electrical appliances at all examination venues.

12. Maximum Period of Studentship for Graduation

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1. For a student to graduate from any of the programmes in the University,

he/she must NOT EXCEED TWICE the minimum period allowed for the

programme. A student who spends two sessions beyond the normal period

allowed for the programme shall be awarded a pass degree. The period of

rustication, suspension and approved absence from studies shall not count in

recording the number of years spent on a programme.

2. To qualify for an honours degree, a student must have spent not more than

two Sessions beyond the normal (minimum) period allowed for the

programme.

3. No student shall be allowed to be on Probation more than TWO TIMES on a

programme of study in the University.

4. No student shall be allowed to change his/her programme of study more than

ONCE during his/her stay in the University.

5. No student in the Diploma Programme shall be allowed to be on probation.

6. At the end of the second session of a Diploma Programme, a student may be

allowed one more year of study subject to such a student having a minimum

C.G.P.A of 1.00.

Senate also reaffirmed parts of its earlier regulations guiding the award of degrees

in the University as stated hereunder:

(i) A student must spend a minimum of two academic sessions in the University

to qualify for the award of a University degree.

(ii) No student shall qualify for the award of an Honours degree of the

University if he/she spends more than two sessions beyond the normal

period allowed for the programme. Otherwise, such a student shall be

awarded a PASS degree. For the avoidance of doubt, a three year degree

programme for at most 5 years; 4 years degree programme for at most 6

years (see table below):

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Degree Programme Minimum Years Allowed Maximum Years to

Graduate with Honours

3 - Years

4- Years

5 - Years

3 - Years

4 - Years

5 Years

5 - Years

6 -Years

7 - Years

13. Requirement for Graduation

(i) To be recommended for any of the degrees of the University, a student must

have passed not less than 150 units in the 5 year degree programme, 120

units in the 4 year programme and 90 units in the 3 year degree programme.

In the case of students on transfer from other recognized Universities, a

minimum of 60 units in courses approved by the Faculty, must be

accumulated by the student. No student who has not spent a minimum of

two academic sessions shall qualify for the degree of the University. All

Faculties shall work out the spread of courses in all programmes in their

areas of jurisdiction.

iii) The weighting system shall be as follows:

(I ) (II) (III) (IV) (V) (VI)

Vary

according to

contact hours

assigned to

each course

per week, per

semester and

according to

student work

70 – 100

60 – 69

50 – 59

45 – 49

0 – 44

A

B

C

D

F

5

4

3

2

0

4.50-5.00

3.50-4.49

2.50-3.49

1.50-2.49

1.00-1.49

First Class

2nd Class Upper

2nd Class Lower

Third Class

Fail

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14. Incomplete Grade

A student shall be given incomplete grade symbolized by (mc) if the lecturer

did not finish the course or the student did not complete all the requirements

for a particular course.

15. Normal Progress

A student shall be deemed to be making normal progress if he/she satisfies

the requirements of his/her Faculty for the session at the appropriate levels.

A normal progress shall mean that the student accumulates a minimum of 30

or maximum of 48 units per session depending on the Faculty.

16. Carry-overs

(i) A student shall be made to remain in the University and carryover the

remaining required number of units for normal progress in accordance with

the regulation prescribed by the Faculty and approved by Senate.

(ii) Students carrying over courses shall not be allowed to register for more than

the approved maximum number of units for the session.

17. Proceed, Probation and Withdrawal Cases

(i) A student who makes a minimum GPA of 1.50 or more at the end of session

will proceed to the next level of the degree programme for which he is

registered.

(ii) A student who makes a GPA of less than 1.50 at the end of one session will

be on probation for the following session to enable him/her to improve on

the GPA. During that session, he/she must register for the appropriate

courses required and GST courses which he/she has the pre-requisites.

(iii) A student on probation during a session who makes a GPA less than 1.50

during that session must withdraw from the degree programme for which

he/she is registered,

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18. Custody of Confidential Documents

The officer in-charge of the strong room in the Registry shall be responsible for the

following: -

(i) Custody of blank signed University certificates;

(ii) Issuance of certificates to graduates after they had been cleared by the

appropriate authorities;

(iii) Custody and issuance of examination answer scripts;

(iv) Custody of Department examination results/marks sheets duly signed by the

Head of Department and the Examiner(s) respectively;

(v) Custody of academic gowns, and all other matters that are confidential in

nature;

(vi) A copy of the examination results approved by Faculty Board of Examiners

and signed by the Dean.

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History of the Department of Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry started in the school of Natural Sciences of the

College of Education, Abraka in 1969. It became a unit (i.e. Chemistry Unit) in the

Department of Physical Sciences, Faculty of Education Bendel State University,

Abraka Campus (1986-1992). It became Department of Chemistry in the Faculty

of Science in Delta State University, Abraka in April 1992 until the present day.

The Department runs two degree Programmes; B.Sc. (Honours) Chemistry and

B.Sc. (Honours) Industrial Chemistry.

The Administrative Structure of the Department of Chemistry

a. Organisational Structure of the Department

Organogram of Administration of the Department of Chemistry

The Head of Department is the head of the administrative structure in the

Department and also chairman of the Department and Board of studies. All

members of the academic staff are members of the Department board of studies the

Department Board of Studies is in charge of regulating activities in the Department

on behalf of the Faculty Board of studies and the Senate of the University. The

Chief laboratory Technologist oversees members of staff in the laboratory on

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behalf of the Head of Department. The Executive officer oversees the

administrative support staff in the office of the Head of Department. The

Department Board of studies meets regularly to deliberate and take decisions on

the Academic and Administrative matters in the Department. The Head of

Department also meets with the laboratory and Administrative staff to deliberate

on issues that affect their areas of work.

b. Members of the academic staff and laboratory staff are given study leaves when

necessary.

c. Members of the academic staff of the Department are aware of the fact that part

of their work is research and publication of articles in learned journals and other

outlets. The promotion of members of the academic staff depends on the quality

and number of their publications and teaching experience.

Students Welfare

a. Academic grievances are attended to by experienced lecturers.

b. Each course/class adviser handles issues on the academic problems and

challenges of students. He or She monitors the academic progress of students

assigned to him or her.

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ACADEMIC STAFF LIST FOR B.Sc. CHEMISTRY PROGRAMME

S/N NAME QUALIFICATION STATUS/ AREA OF SPECIALIZATION

1. S.H.O. Egboh B.Sc. (IFE) Ph.D, DIC, MBA (London) FCSN, FPIN, FICCON, FCAT

Professor (Polymer/Industrial Chemistry/ Entrepreneurship Management

2. E.E. Akporhorhonor

B.Sc. (Benin), M.Sc. (Zaira), Ph.D (Manchester), FICCON, FCSN

Professor (Analytical/Environmental Chemistry)

3. G.E. Nwajei B.Sc.(Ed) (Ekpoma), M.Sc., Ph.D (Nigeria), MICCON, MCSN, MIPAN


4. E. Osabohien B.Sc (Nigeria), M.Sc. (Benin) Ph.D (Abraka), FIPMD, MCSN, MPIN, MICCON

Professor (Polymer/ Industrial Chemistry)

5. C.M.A. Iwegbue B.Sc. (Ed) (Abraka) M.Sc. (Ibadan), M.Sc. (GIS) (Ibadan), M. Phil. Envt. Mgt. (RSUST), Ph.D(AAU-Ekpoma), MICCON, MCSN

Professor (Analytical Chemistry and Geoinformatics, Environmental Management

6. J.O. Otutu B.Ed (Chem.), M.Sc. PhD

(Benin) MCSN, MICCON Professor (Colour/ Organic Chemistry)

7. P.O. Agbaire (Mrs.) B.Ed (Ekpoma), M.Sc. (Ibadan), Ph.D (Abraka), FICCON, MCSN

Associate Professor (Inorganic/ Environmental Chemistry)

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8. A.K. Asaigwu B.Sc. (Abraka), M. Tech.

(FUTO), Ph.D (Awka) MCSN, MICCON, MNIM

Associate Professor (Industrial/ Physical Chemistry)

9. O.O. Emoyan B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D (Abraka) MILRAbraka, MCSN MICCON

Associate Professor (Environmental Chemistry)

10. B.O. Peretiemo-Clarke (Mrs.)

B.Sc. (Port-Harcourt), M.Sc. (Lagos), MCSN, MICCON

Lecturer I (Chemical Engineering/ Industrial Chemistry)

11. C.Otobrise B.Sc. (Abraka) M.Sc., Ph.D (Port-Harcourt), MCSN, MICCON

Lecturer I (Process/Industrial Chemistry)

12. L.C. Overah (Mrs.) B.Sc. (Abraka), M.Sc., Ph.D (Ibadan), MCSN, MICCON

Lecturer I (Physical Chemistry)

LAB. STAFF FOR CHEMISTRY

Mr. I.A. Eruemurejovwo

Mr. R.O. Ayeyan

Mr. M. Oliseneku

Miss J. Odisu

Mrs. Mercy Odubenu

Mr. M. Osakwe

Chief Laboratory Technologist

Chief Laboratory Technologist

Lab. Supervisor

Lab. Supervisor

Senior Lab. Assistant

Senior Lab. Assistant

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

Mrs.ObaroakpoDieakpomrere

Mrs. Joyce U, Osokogwu

Executive Officer

Computer Operator/Typist

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DEGREE PROGRAMME: B.Sc. CHEMISTRY

B) PHILOSOPHY

1. DEGREE PROGRAMME

The Department offers degree programme leading to the award of Bachelor of

Science in Chemistry denoted by B. Sc. (Hons) Chemistry.

2. PHILOSOPHY

The degree programme in Chemistry is geared towards in-depth acquisition of the

right type of scientific knowledge, skills and competence in both the theoretical

and experimental aspects of Chemistry.

OBJECTIVES

The objectives of the programme are to:

a. promote and encourage research in Chemistry and its application to

industry.

b. produce graduates with adequate knowledge, analytical and investigative

skills required for academic, chemical and allied industry.

c. produce graduates with broad awareness of the applications of chemical

principles and to equip them to become useful manpower in the

education sector, chemical and allied industries.

D. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

4-Year Degree Programme

Candidates must possess credits with WASC, NECO, or G.C.E O/L (or its

equivalent) in at least five subjects including English Language, Chemistry,

Physics, Mathematics and one other science subject in not more than two sittings.

University Matriculation Examination (U.T.M.E) candidates should offer English

Language, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics in the examination.


The minimum admission requirements for the three-year degree programme

(Direct Entry) are G.C.E. “A” Level passes in Chemistry and Mathematics or

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Physics in addition to G.C.E. “O” level five credits (or their equivalents) in English

Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and one other science subject.

CURRICULUM FOR B.Sc. CHEMISTRY

First Semester – 100 Level

Course

Code

Course Title Units/

Status

CHM 101 General Chemistry I 3C

MTH 101 Elementary Mathematics I (Algebra & Trigonometry) 3C

MTH 102 Elementary Mathematics II (Calculus) 3C

PHY 101 General Physics I (Mechanics, Thermal Physics and Waves) 3C

AEB 101 Principles of Animal Biology 3C

GST 101 Use of English and Library 4C

GST 102 Logic, Philosophy & Human Existence 2C

Total 21

Second Semester – 100 Level

Course

Code

Course Title Units/

Status

CHM 111 General Chemistry II 3C

CHM 112* General Chemistry Laboratory I 2C

BOT 111 General Botany 3C

PHY 111 General Physics II (Electricity, Magnetism & Modern

Physics)

3C

PHY 112 General Physics Laboratory 2C

GST 111 Nigerian People and Culture 2C

GST 112 History and Philosophy of Science 2C

GST 113 Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution 2C

BIO 112 General Biology Laboratory 2C

MTH 112 Statistics for Science & Engineering 3C Total 24

*Courses run through both Semesters Summary: Total Core Courses =45 Units Total Elective Courses = Nil Total = 45 Units

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Course

Code

Course Title Units/

Status

CHM 201 Physical Chemistry I 2C

CHM 202 Inorganic Chemistry I 2C

CHM 203 Organic Chemistry I 2C

MTH 201 Mathematics Methods I 3C

MTH 202 Linear Algebra I 3C

CSC 200 Introduction to Computer 2C

PHY 201 Elementary Modern Physics 3E

BCH 201 General Biochemistry I 3E

Total 18


Course

Code

Course Title Units/

Status

CHM 204* General Chemistry Laboratory II 2C

CHM 211 Analytical Chemistry I 2C

CHM 212 Structure and Bonding 2C

PHY 211 Waves and Optics 3C

PHY 212 Energy and Environment 2C

PHY 216 Electric Circuit and Electronics 3C

CES 211 Entrepreneurship and Innovation 2C

BFC 210 Basic French Course 2C

Total 20

*Courses run through both Semesters

Total Core Courses = 32 Units

Total Elective Courses = 6

Total = 38 Units

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Course Code

Course Title Units/ Status

CHM 301 Physical Chemistry II 3C CHM 302 Inorganic Chemistry II 3C CHM 303 Organic Chemistry II 3C CHM 305 Petrochemistry/Fossil Fuels 2C CHM 306 Organometallic Chemistry I 2C CHM 307 Carbohydrate Chemistry 2C CHM 308 Chemical Physics 2C CHM 310 Chemical Literature & Research Methods 2C CHM 328 Colour Chemistry & Technology 3E BCH 303 Advanced Biochemical Methods &Practicals 2E Total 23


Course Code

Course Title Units/ Status

CHM 304* General Chemistry Laboratory III 2C CHM 311 Atomic & Molecular Chemistry Structure & Symmetry 2C CHM 312 Instrumental Methods of Analysis 3C CHM 313 Applied Surface & Colloid Chemistry 2C CHM 314 Applied Spectroscopy 2C CHM 315 Polymer Chemistry I 2C CHM 316 Environmental Chemistry 3C CHM 317 Natural Product Chemistry I 2C CHM 319 Industrial Chemical Processes I 2C CES 311 Entrepreneurship Studies(Business Creation &Growth) 2C CHM 321 Industrial Chemical Technology I 2E CSC 202 Computer Programming II 2E Total 26

*Courses run through both Semesters

Total Core Courses = 41 Units Total Elective Courses = 9

Total = 50 Units

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Course

Code

Course Title Units/

Status

CHM 401 Theory of Molecular Spectroscopy 2C

CHM 402 Reaction Kinetics 2C

CHM 403 Electrochemistry 2C

CHM 405 Analytical Chemistry II 2C

CHM 407 Organic Synthesis 2C

CHM 408 Seminar in Chemistry 2C

CHM 425 Industrial Training 6C

CHM 404 Radio and Nuclear Chemistry 2E

Total 17


Course

Code

Course Title Units/

Status

CHM 412 Polymer Chemistry II 2C

CHM 413 Physical Organic Chemistry 2C

CHM 414 Natural Product Chemistry II 2C

CHM 415 Coordination Chemistry 2C

CHM 417 Chemistry of Lanthanides and Actinides 2C

CHM 451 Research Project 6C

CHM 419 Industrial Chemical Process II 2E

CHM 432 Organometallic Chemical II 2E

Total 20

Courses run through both Semesters

Total Core Courses = 34 Units

Total Elective Courses = 6

Total = 40 Units

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

CHM 101: General Chemistry I - 3 Units

Atoms, Molecules, atomic Structure and the development of the atomic theory, the

nucleus, electronic configuration, chemical bonding; electrovalent compounds,

covalent compounds, the dative covalent bond, multiple bonds, factors limiting

electrovalency, chemical equations and stoichiometry, radioactivity, properties of

gases, equilibra and thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, basic electrochemistry.

CHM 111: General Chemistry II – 3 Units

Periodic classification of the elements, the periodic table, Groups and periods,

relationships in the table of main group elements; the periodic law, anomalies in

the periodic table. Valence forces, structure of solids. Chemistry of selected metals

and non-metals. Organic chemistry, definition, history, classification of organic

compounds, nomenclature, homologous series, functional group (e.g. alkane,

alkynes, alcohols, sulphoxides and sulphones): basic stereochemistry, electronic

theory in organic chemistry, saturated hydrocarbons; unsaturated hydrocarbons,

importance of organic chemistry. 45h (p)

CHM 112: General Chemistry Laboratory I – 2 Units

Acid-base titration. Redox titration, synthesis and preparation of inorganic

compounds, analysis of selected anions and cations. Preparations and qualitative

analysis of organic compounds; pH measurement. 45h (p).

CHM 201: Physical Chemistry I -2 Units.

Maxwell distribution law of molecular velocities. Equations of Boyle’s law;

Charles’ law, van der Waals equation. Clausius equation, transport properties of

gases, viscosity, diffusion, effusion, thermal conductivity, reaction rates, rate laws

calculations of molecular diameters from viscosity and diffusion data. The

principles of equipartition of energy. Effect of temperature on reaction rates, the

Arhenius equation. The laws of thermodynamics, photochemical reactions.

Pre-requisite (CHM 101, CHM 111, 30h (T)

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CHM 202: Inorganic Chemistry I - 2 Units

Chemistry of first transition metals, basic co-ordination chemistry including

elementary treatment of crystal field theory, comparative chemistry of the

following elements. (a) Ga, In Ti (b) Ge, Sn, Pb, (c) As, Sb, Bi (d) Se, Te, Po,

Elementary introduction of Organometallic chemistry, significance of metals in

biochemical systems.

Pre-requisite CHM 111 30 h (T)

CHM 203: Organic Chemistry I - 2 Units

Factors affecting structure and physical properties of organic compounds; Factors

affecting directional movement of electrons in organic reactions; energy of

activation; entropy of activation; transition theory and enthalpy diagrams, free

radical substitution reactions in alkanols, functional group chemistry, electrophilic

and nucleophilic organic reactions, addition, elimination, substitution

(displacement), oxidation, reduction, rearrangement; stereochemistry.

Pre-requisite CHM 111 30h (T).

CHM 204*: General Chemistry Laboratory II -2 Units

The laboratory course consists of a group of experiments drawn from physical,

inorganic, organic and analytical chemistry.

Pre-requisite CHM 112 45h(P).

CHM 211: Analytical Chemistry I -2 Units

Theory of errors, accuracy, precision, mean deviation, standard deviation,

statistical methods in analysis, theory of sampling, concept of precipitate

formation, contaminations, quality of good analytical precipitate calculation in

gravimetry, titrimetry, acid-base, redox titration, precipitation titration,

complexometric titration. Indicators for acid-base titration, complexometric

titration, redox titration etc. Chemical methods analysis, methods of separation.

Pre-requisite CHM 101 and CHM 111 30h

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CHM 212: Structure and Bonding - 2 Units

Ideal of quantum states, orbitals, shapes and energy, simple valence theory,

electron pair repulsion theory, atomic spectra, determination of molecular shape,

bond lengths and angles. The structure and chemistry of some compounds of main

group elements.

Pre-requisite CHM 101 and CHM 111 30 h (T)

CHM 301: Physical Chemistry II - 3 Units

Chemical thermodynamics, revision of 1st law of thermodynamics, Heat of

combination. Variation of heat of reaction with temperature. The second law of

thermodynamics, the Gibbs-Helmbolts equation and its application. Maxwell’s

relations and their applications in thermodynamics. Statistical thermodynamics,

energy states and levels, micro states and macro states. Thermodynamics

probability. The Bose-Einstein statistics and distribution, the Fermi-Diral and

statistics and distribution. The Maxwell-Botzman Statistics and distribution. The

Partition functions. The statistical interpretation of entropy. Non –ideal solutions,

properties of electrolytes.

Pre-requisite CHM 201, OR CHM 202, 203, 204 45h(T).

CHM 302: Inorganic Chemistry II - 3 Units

The noble gases; hydrogen, electronic structure, general properties and

comparative study of group IA and group IIA elements. Chemistry of boron,

carbon and silicon, nitrogen and phosphorus, oxygen, oxygen and sulphur, the

halogens. Transition elements, separation pf metals, co-ordination chemistry,

ligands and crystal field theories; introductory radiochemistry, radioactivity and

the periodic table.

Pre-requisite CHM 202 45 H (T)

CHM 303: Organic Chemistry II - 3 Units

Alcohols, nomenclature, preparation reactions, ethers and expoxides, esters,

carboyxlic acids, nomenclature, preparation, reactions, carbonions, nomenclature;

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preparation, chemical properties, classification of organic compounds, aromatic

and alicyclic chemistry, poly-functional compounds, hetero-cyclic chemistry.

Pre-requisite CHM 203, 45 h (T)

CHM 304*: General Chemistry Laboratory Ill - 2 Units

Organic Chemistry practicals.

Physical examination of samples. Elementary analysis to detect elements other

than H and O. Solution solubility classification and functional group test.

Preparation of derivatives. Benzophenone by acylation of benzene, P-nitrotohene:

cinnamic acid by Perkins reaction, P-bromoacetanilide, benzanilidebybenzoylation

of aniline, 2-4 dichlorophenoxy acetic acid, M-nitraniline, M-nitrophenol, D-

bromophentane (amylbromide) from pentan -1-ol (amylalcohol).

CHM 305: Petrochemistry/Fossil Fuels – 2 Units

Origin of formation of petroleum, natural gas and coal, composition and

classification of petroleum. Global distribution of petroleum and natural gas

resources (with emphasis on the Nigerian situation).Objectives of petroleum

refining. Desalting of crude petroleum. Fractional distillation under atmospheric

pressure. Vacuum distillation. Fractions obtained from the distillation of petroleum

and their uses. Processes for purification of refinery gases and liquid petroleum

fractions. Processes for increasing the yield of gasoline-catalytic cracking,

hydrocracking, thermal cracking. Octane number. Production of gasoline from

refinery gases — by polymerization, alkylation. Processes for increasing the octane

number if gasoline: catalytic reforming, catalytic isomerisation, 30h(T)

CHM 306: Organometallic Chemistry I – 2 Units

Classification or Organometallic compounds: preparation, structure and variations

of Organometallic compounds, Use of Organometallic compounds in synthesis,

organoboron compounds and organozinc compounds: Generation and detection of

free-radicals from Organometallic compounds.

Pre-requisite CHM 203 30 h (T).

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CHM 307: Carbohydrate Chemistry – 2 Units

Classification, structure and nomenclature. Chemical properties and reactions of

monosaccharides, oxidation reaction in base, reduction, Ruff degradation, kiliani-

Fischer synthesis, Osazone formation. Configuration, epimerization, Chemistry of

oligosaccharides and polysaccharides.

Pre-requisite CHM 203 30h(T).

CHM 308: Chemical Physics – 2 Units

Bond formation in H2O. Theory of bonding in H2O. Rotation and vibration of

molecules. Heat capacities of crystals.


CHM 309: Rubber Science and Technology - 3 Units

Rubber latex technology, principles of rubber compounding. Rubber processing

additives, cross foliating agent, accelerators, filters and ether additives, influence

of compounding additives on rubber properties. Rubber processing, extrusion,

injection, moulding, calendering, etc. synthetic rubbers manufacture and

applications.


CHM 310: Chemical Literature and Research Methods – 2 Units

Experimental research and design, steps in research, instrumentation, data

collection and analysis. Evaluation of analytical data, treatment of sets of data.

Presentation of research findings. Types of errors in quantitative measurements,

precision and accuracy research reports.

CHM 311: Atomic, Molecular Structure and Symmetry- 2 Units

Schrodinger equation, Helium atom, ground and excited states, spin, Paul

exclusion principles, Hund’s rule, Hydrogen molecule, comparison of molecular

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orbital and valence bond theory, concept of resonance and configuration

interaction. Conison Fischer function, molecular orbital for diatomic molecules,

single Pi electron theory, Huckel theory Walsh rules, Rotational, vibrational and

electronic spectra. Determination of bond length and angles, Russel Socuder’.

Coupling orbits and spin angular momentum, use of symmetry in chemistry.


CHM 312: Instrumental Methods of Analysis — 3 Units

Spectroscopic techniques, ultraviolet and visible methods; Quantitative analysis,

infrared. Spectrophotometry, Rama spectroscopy, Quantitative analysis. X-ray

methods, fluorescence methods, nuclear magnetic resonance and electron spin

resonance spectroscopy, refractometry and interferometery, polarimetry,

calorimetry. 45 h (T).

CHM 313: Applied Surface Chemistry and Colloids – 2 Units

General principles relating to surface. Electrical potentials, Attractive forces, solid

gas interface and solid liquid interface. Definition of colloids, polymers, prokins

gel; association colloids, concept of detergency. 30 h (T).

Pre-requisite CHM 212 30h (T)

CHM 314: Applied Spectroscopy - 2 Units

The course is weighted heavily on the application of various spectroscopic

techniques e.g. UV, IR, NMR and mass spectroscopy for structural elucidation of

predominantly organic compounds, 45 h (T).

CHM 315: Polymer Chemistry - 2 Units

Polymer: meaning and nomenclature, formation of polymers, chain reaction

polymerization and step reaction polymerization; source of raw materials for

polymers. Polymerization processes, condensation and addition polymerisation

reactions.

CHM 316: Environmental Chemistry - 3 Units

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Concept of elementary cycles. Characteristics of the atmosphere, source, types and

effects of environmental pollution, waste water treatment, composition of domestic

wastes. Water chemistry and analysis. Chemical and physical instrumentation in

environmental sciences. 45h (T)

CHM 317: Natural Product Chemistry I - 2 Units

Terpenoids; isoprene rule; Carotenoids, alkaloids meaning; classification and

economic importance; steroids; see hormones and organs; esterogens; progestine

contraceptive, andrenocortical steroids; D vitamins; other vitamins e.g. cholic acid

and sisogenin, biosynthesis of cholesterol; lipids.


CHM 318: Colour Chemistry& Technology - 2 Units

Colour and constituents: chemical properties of dyes and pigments. Classification

of dyes and pigments, some natural dyes and pigments (emphasis on those

obtained in the locality). Dyeing mechanism; preparation and dyeing of natural and

synthetic fibres. Colour fastness, properties of dyes. Quality control procedures;

industry based on colour chemistry.

CHM 319: Industrial Chemical Processes I — 2 Units

Production of primary intermediates and synthesis of industrial, organic,

chemicals. Polymers, adhesives, dyes, explosives, insecticides, pesticides,

herbicides, flavouring agents and pharmaceuticals.

Pre-requisites CHM 203 30(h)

CHM 320: Ind. Raw Materials Resources Inventory - 2 Units

Survey of Nigeria industries and their raw materials requirements. Mineral

chemistry. Fossils and their uses. Plant and animal products. Nuclear, solar and

hydrodynamic sources of energy potentials and applications to locally available

raw materials as industrial feed stocks. 30h (T)

CHM 321: Industrial Chemical Technology I - 2 Units

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Introduction of heat and mass transfer processes. Principles and applications in

chemical industries. Forced and natural convections, steady state conduction,

radiation, boiling and condensation, boilers and heat exchangers of some

equipment for chemical technology.


CHM 322: Fibre Science and Technology - 2 Units

a. Terms and definitions; Fibre, its uses in textile industry e.g. Demicritex, etc.

general survey of the chemical composition, structure and reactivity of

natural and man-made fibres. Preparation, properties and applications of

synthetic-fibres and chemically modified natural fibres.

b. General survey of fibre processing techniques, melting, dry and wet

spinning, etc. General survey of textile processing from fibre to fabric.

Orientation and drawing of fibre, fibre after treatment scouring lubrication,

sizing and bleaching, dyeing of fibres, fibre finishing eg. water proofing, fire

proofing etc. testing of fibres. 45 h (T)

CHM 323: Mineral Processing — 3 Units

Comminution, particle sizing, concentration, solid/liquid separation, physical

reforming, chemical methods for processing minerals, chemical composition of

minerals, crystal structure, chemical and physical processing and utilization of ores

of iron, lead, Zinc, Uranium. 45 h (T).

CHM 324: Chemistry and Technology of Lipids - 3 Units

Definition and classification of lipids. Roles and uses of lipids in foods. Glycoside

composition and structure, physical characteristics of lipids, chemical reactions of

lipids. Lipid oxidation and antioxidants technology of processing fats and oils,

effects of processing on functional properties and nutritive value.

Pre-requisite CHM 203, 45 h (T).

CHM 331: Unit Operations - 2 Units

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Introductory fluid mechanics and fluid handling processes. Physicochemical

industrial processes, grinding, size reduction, filtration, distillation and solvent

extraction processes.


CHM 401: Theory of Molecular Spectroscopy - 2 Units

Quantum theory of Rotational spectra; Rotational spectra and length of diatomic

molecules, vibration spectra; vibration of ball and spring; vibration energies of

diatomic molecules. Theory of microwave, infrared (IR) spectroscopy, raman

spectra. Ultraviolet (UV) spectroscopy, Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR)

spectroscopy; Electron spin resonance, consideration of electron spin and nuclear

quadruple resonance.

CHM 402: Reaction Kinetics – 2 Units

Review of first, second and third order rate equations. Rate constants and

equilibrium constants. Unimolecular reaction theory, bimolecular reactions

mechanism, chain reaction mechanism, catalysis and heterogeneous reaction.

Mechanisms of photochemical reaction.

CHM 403: Electrochemistry - 2 Units

Electric double layer; potential at zero charge, polarization and non-polarization,

Fick’s laws, Leic equation, electronics polarography coulometers, conductivity

measurement. Molar conductances. The Arhenius ionization theory, solvation of

ions, transport numbers and mobilities. Measurement of transport numbers:Hilttort

Method. Diffusion and ionic mobility. Activities and standard states. Ion activities,

Activity coefficients from freezing points

Pre-requisite CHM 301 30 h (T-). V

CHM 404: Radiochemistry and Nuclear Chemistry - 2 Units

Natural radioactivity, fusion, fission, decay processes, nature of radiation. Nuclear

models, energy of nuclear reaction principles and measurement of radioactivity.

Application of radioactivity, radiation hazards.


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CHM 405: Analytical Chemistry II- 2 Units

Theory of error, potentiometer and pH methods. Conductrimetric methods.

Electrolytic methods. Radiochemical methods. Chromatography.


CHM 406: Polymer Technology -2 Units

Large scale industrial polymerization processes. Polymer technology, polymer

processing, injection, extrusion, compression and transfer moulding of

thermoplastics. Polymer additives, polymeric surface coating and adhesives

Pre-requisite CHM 312, OR CHM 412 30 h (T).

CHM 407: Organic Synthesis - 2 Units

Concept of synthesis. Use of basic functional group concepts in complex synthesis

schemes. Methods of formation of C-H,C-C, C-X and C-N bonds. Oxidation,

reduction. Use of metal hydrides; hydrogenation. Reactive intermediates,

carbenesnitrenes, arynes, Simons-Smith, cyclopropane, synthesis, yields.

Organometallic compounds in synthetic organic chemistry.


CHM 408: Seminar in Chemistry – 2 Units

A critical review of the literature in an area of interest. The course is aimed at

giving the students a good knowledge on how to prepare and deliver seminar.

CHM 409: Quantum Chemistry - 2 Units

Postulates of quantum theory, operations, angular momentum, solution of the

hydrogen atom problem. Theory of atomic spectra, self-consistent field theory.

Computational aspects, perturbation and variation methods.


CHM 412: Polymer Chemistry II- 2 Units

Polymerization mechanisms, detailed treatment of addition polymerization. Stereo

specific polymerization. Copolymerization, phase systems for polymerization.

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Industrial importance of thermoplastic and thermosetting polymer. Polyurethanes.

Rubber elasticity, mechanical properties of polymers. Analysis and testing of

polymers, degradation of polymers.


CHM 413: Physical Organic Chemistry -2 Units

Preparation and reactions of stereo isomers. Stereo-selectivity. Neighbouring group

effects and a few special topics in physical organic chemistry.


CHM 414: Natural Products Chemistry II - 2 Units

Chemistry of terpenoids, steroids and alkaloids. Antibiotics, flavonoids,

prostaglandins and separation, purification and structural determination of the

natural products. Classifications. Discussion of chemistry of important members,

diogenses.

Pre-requisite CHM 303, 317 3011 (T).

CHM 415: Co-ordination Chemistry - 2 Units

Co-ordination compounds: definition, application, nomenclature. Co-ordination

formula and isomerism in complexes, stereochemistry of complex molecules.

Theories of structure and bonding. Physical methods of structural investigation.

Magnetic properties. Absorption and vibrational spectra. The spectra- chemical

series. The nephelauxetic series and the Jahn-Teller distortion. Stabilization of

unusual oxidation states by complex formation. Thermodynamic stability of

complex compounds, the stability constant, the chelate effect, preparation and

reactions of complexes, kinetics and mechanisms.

Pre-requisite CHM 302 30 H (T)

CHM 416: Non-Aqueous Solvents - 2 Units

Classification and general characteristics, solute-solvent interaction. Protonic

solvents, oxyhalide solvents. Liquid halides. Dinitrogen tetroxide, sulphur dioxide.


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CHM 417: Chemistry of Lanthanides and Actinides - 2 Units

The elements and the position of the two series in the periodic table. Comparison

of the series. The electronic configuration and their sequences on oxidation states,

sizes relationship, magnetic properties and colour. Chemical properties and

structure of the elements and their compounds. Recovery and separation of the

elements.

Pre-requisite CHM 302 30 h

CHM 418: Industrial Chemical Technology II —2 Units

Hydrogen and carbon monoxide synthesis, synthesis gas, oxoprocess, water gas,

source of hydrogen and its application. Industrial organic materials. Raw materials,

technical and economic principles of processes and product routes, flow diagrams.

Selected oils and fats, soaps and detergents. Sugar, paint, varnishes, plastics, wood

pulp and paper. Environmental pollution.


CHM 419: Industrial Chemical Processes II — 2 Units

Chemical processing of minerals. Metallurgy and hydrometallurgical processes.

Industrial electrochemicals, Manufacture of some heavy inorganic chemicals,

cement and binding materials; inorganic fertilizers.


CHM 421: Group Theory and Symmetry - 2 Units

Review of molecular symmetry operations. Definition of groups, molecular

symmetry groups. Introduction to the mathematical structure of groups, group

representations. Detailed study of groups Cn, In,Coov and full rotation group

applications, General symmetry applications. Symmetry of crystal lattices. Block

orbitals for infinite systems.


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CHM 422: Statistical Mechanics - 2 Units

Maxwell-Boltzmann statistic, calculation of thermodynamic properties, partition

functions, heat capacities, entropy, equilibrium constants. Use of spectroscopic

data, transition state theory, quantum effects.

Pre-requisite CHM 301, 30h (T).

CHM 423: statistical Thermodynamics - 2 Units

Microstate and random ensembles, probability and distribution functions, the

Boltzmann distribution, statistical thermodynamics of gases, statistical

thermodynamics, equilibrium constant from partition functions, statistical

thermodynamics of monoatomic solids, introduction to Femi-Dirac and Bose-

Einstein statistics.

Pre-requisite CHM 301, 30h (T).

CHM 424: Colour Chemistry and Technology II -2 Units

The chemistry and theory of dyeing. Chemistry and application of reactive dyes.

Preparation and dyeing of man-made fibre dyeing machineries, printing. Colouring

matters for food, drugs and cosmetics. Dyes used in paper industry and colour

photography.

Pre-requisite (CHM 318 30 h (T).

CHM 425: Industrial Training - 6 Units

Students will be attached to various chemical industries for 6 months during the

long vacation.

CHM 426: Petrochemicals — 2 Units

Petrochemicals — industrial raw materials. Processes for the manufacture of the

major raw materials for petrochemicals (methane, ethylene, propylene, the

butylenes, benzene, toluene, and the xylenes).Petrochemicals from methane,

ethylene, propylene, the butylenes, benzene, toluene, and the xylenes. Prospects for

the petrochemical industry in Nigeria.

Pre-requisite CHM 305, 30 h (T).

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CHM 431: Photochemistry and Pericyclic Reaction - 2 Units

Interaction of radiation with matter, electronic excitation; selection rules,

deactivation routes, sensitization quenching, photofragmentation, oxidation,

reduction, rearrangement, pericyclic reactions and molecular orbital symmetry.


CHM 432: Organometallic Chemistry II - 2 Units

Introduction to Organometallic compounds of the organotransition, classification

of ligands, electron rules, bonding, preparation of organo-transition metal

compounds.

FOS 440: Entrepreneurship - 2 Units

Time value of money, sources of finance (funds), Resources allocation, evaluation

of investment decisions, uncertainty in profitability estimation, cost analysis and

control, identification of business opportunity, management of small and medium

scale firm.

CHM 450: Environmental Pollution and Waste Management - 2 Units

Environmental impacts of crude oil prospecting, drilling, storage refining and

distribution of petroleum products. Environmental pollution associated with non-

hydrocarbon compounds during petroleum processing. Environmental pollution

associated with flaring and burning of petroleum products. Pollution of land, water

and the atmosphere resulting from oil spillages and seepages. Pollution associated

with other chemical industries and waste management. 30 h(T).

CHM 451: Research Project — 6 Units

An original investigation aimed at inculcating in the students investigating

approach to science. The research is carried out under the supervision of the

Department and emphasis is placed on advancing a hypothesis, experimental

planning and data presentation.

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ACADEMIC STAFF LIST FOR B.Sc. INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY PROGRAMME

S/N NAME QUALIFICATION STATUS/ AREA OF SPECIALIZATION

1. S.H.O. Egboh B.Sc. (IFE) Ph.D, DIC, MBA (London) FCSN, FPIN, FICCON, FCAT

Professor (Polymer/Industrial Chemistry/ Entrepreneurship Management

2. E.E. Akporhorhonor

B.Sc. (Benin), M.Sc. (Zaira), Ph.D (Manchester), FICCON, FCSN


3. G.E. Nwajei B.Sc.(Ed) (Ekpoma), M.Sc., Ph.D (Nigeria), MICCON, MCSN, MIPAN


4. E. Osabohien B.Sc (Nigeria), M.Sc. (Benin) Ph.D (Abraka), FIPMD, MCSN, MPIN, MICCON

Professor (Polymer/ Industrial Chemistry)

5. C.M.A. Iwegbue B.Sc. (Ed) (Abraka) M.Sc. (Ibadan), M.Sc. (GIS) (Ibadan), M. Phil. Envt. Mgt. (RSUST), Ph.D(AAU-Ekpoma), MICCON, MCSN

Professor (Analytical Chemistry and Geoinformatics, Environmental Management

6. J.O. Otutu B.Ed (Chem.), M.Sc. PhD

(Benin) MCSN, MICCON Professor (Colour/ Organic Chemistry)

7. P.O. Agbaire (Mrs.) B.Ed (Ekpoma), M.Sc. (Ibadan), Ph.D (Abraka), FICCON, MCSN

Associate Professor (Inorganic/ Environmental Chemistry)

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8. A.K. Asaigwu B.Sc. (Abraka), M. Tech. (FUTO), Ph.D (Awka) MCSN, MICCON, MNIM

Associate Professor (Industrial/ Physical Chemistry)

9. O.O. Emoyan B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D (Abraka) MILRAbraka, MCSN MICCON

Associate Professor (Environmental Chemistry)

10. B.O. Peretiemo-Clarke (Mrs.)

B.Sc. (Port-Harcourt), M.Sc. (Lagos), MCSN, MICCON

Lecturer I (Chemical Engineering/ Industrial Chemistry)

11. C.Otobrise B.Sc. (Abraka) M.Sc., Ph.D (Port-Harcourt), MCSN, MICCON

Lecturer I (Process/Industrial Chemistry)

12. L.C. Overah (Mrs.) B.Sc. (Abraka), M.Sc., Ph.D (Ibadan), MCSN, MICCON

Lecturer I (Physical Chemistry)

LAB. STAFF FOR CHEMISTRY


Mr. R.O. Ayeyan

Mr. M. Oliseneku

Miss J. Odisu

Mrs. Mercy Odubenu

Mr. M. Osakwe


Mr. R.O. Ayeyan

Mr. M. Oliseneku

Miss J. Odisu

Mrs. Mercy Odubenu

Mr. M. Osakwe







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A) DEGREE PROGRAMME: B.Sc. INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY

B) PHILOSOPHY

The programme aims at equipping students with the methodologies and processes

in Industrial Chemistry, necessary for academic, technological and industrial

growth of the modern society.

C) OBJECTIVES

The objectives of the programme are to:

a. promote and equip graduates with adequate knowledge and skills in

Industrial Chemistry for teaching, research and development.

b. produce graduates who are capable of meeting the challenges of chemical

and allied industries as well as those of other socio-economic sectors.

c. produce graduates with analytical principles and techniques for Nigeria

and internationally.

d. produce graduates with intellectual capacities to pursue careers in tertiary

institutions, research and development and other human endeavours.

D. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS


Candidates must possess credits with WASC, NECO, or G.C.E O/L (or its

equivalent) in at least five subjects including English Language, Chemistry,

Physics, Mathematics and one other science subject in not more than two sittings.

University Matriculation Examination (U.T.M.E) candidates should offer English

Language, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics in the examination.


The minimum admission requirements for the three-year degree programme

(Direct Entry) are G.C.E. “A” Level passes in Chemistry and Mathematics or

Physics in addition to G.C.E. “O” level five credits (or their equivalents) in English

Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and one other science subject.

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CURRICULUM FOR B.Sc. INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY First Semester – 100 Level Course Code

Course Title Units / Status

CHM 101 General Chemistry I 3C MTH 101 Elementary Mathematics I (Algebra & Trigonometry 3C MTH 102 Elementary Mathematics II (Calculus) 3C PHY 101 General Physics I (Mechanics, Thermal Physics &

Waves) 3C

AEB 101 Principles of Animal Biology 3C GST 101 Use of English and Library 4C GST 102 Logic, Philosophy & Human Existence 2C Total 21 Second Semester – 100 Level Course Code


CHM 111 General Chemistry II 3C CHM 112* General Chemistry Laboratory 2C BOT 111 General Botany 3C PHY 111 General Physics II (Electricity, Magnetism & Modern

Physics) 3C

PHY 112 General Physics Laboratory 2C GST 111 Nigerian Peoples and Culture 2C GST 112 History and Philosophy of Science 2C GST 113 Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution 2C BIO 112 General Biology Laboratory 2C MTH 112 Statistics for Science & Engineering 3C Total 24 * Courses run through both semesters Summary: Total Core Courses = 45 Units Total Elective Courses = Nil Total = 45 Units

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CHM 210 Introductory Chemistry 3C CHM 230 Inorganic Chemistry I 3C CHM 241 Physical Chemistry I 3C PHY 204 Thermal Physics 3C CSC 200 Introduction to Computer 2C MTH 201 Mathematics Method I 3C MTH 202 Linear Algebra 3C PHY 201 Elementary Modern Physics 3E BCH 201 General Biochemistry I 3E Total 26 Second Semester – 200 Level Course Code


CHM 204* General Chemistry Laboratory II 2C CHM 231 Organic Chemistry I 3C CHM 232 Spectroscopy 3C CHM 233 Colour and Textile Chemistry 2C CHM 234 Biophysical Chemistry 2C CHM 242 Physical Chemistry II 3C BFC 210 Basic French Course 2C CES 211 Entrepreneurship and Innovation 2C Total 19 * Courses run through both semesters Summary: Total Core Courses = 39 Units Total Elective Courses = 6 Units Total = 45 Units

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CHM 305 Petrochemistry/Fossil Fuels 2C CHM 310 Chemical Literature and Research Methods 2C CHM 341 Analytical Chemistry I 2C CHM 342 Electrochemistry 2C CHM 343 Inorganic Chemistry II 3C CHM 344 Organic Chemistry II 3C CHM 355 Introduction to Material Science 2C CHM 356 Process Science I & II 3C Total 19 Second Semester – 300 Level Course Code


CHM 304* General Chemistry Laboratory III 2C CHM 325 Industrial Training (Site Work Supervision) 5C CHM 326 Industrial Training (University Supervision) 5C CHM 327 Industrial Training (Student Report) 5C Total 17 * Courses run through both semesters Summary: Total Core Courses = 36 Units Total Elective Courses = Nil Total = 36 Units

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CES 311 Entrepreneurship Studies (Business Creation & Growth)

2C

CHM 402 Reaction Kinetics 2C CHM 407 Organic Synthesis 2C CHM 408 Seminar in Chemistry 2C CHM 411 Instrumental Analytical Methods 3C CHM 424 Structure and Coordination Chemistry 3C CHM 428 Inorganic Chemistry III 3C CHM 441 Organic Chemistry III 3C CHM 442 Food Chemistry 3E Total 23 Second Semester – 400 Level Course Code


CHM 413 Physical Organic Chemistry 2C CHM 451 Research Project 6C CHM 452 Chemistry of Industrial Processes and Glass Blowing 2C CHM 453 Environmental Chemistry 2C CHM 454 Macromolecular Chemistry I & II 2C CHM 455 Management and Chemical Industry I & II 3C CHM 414 Natural Product Chemistry 2E Total 19 * Courses run through both semesters Summary: Total Core Courses = 37 Units Total Elective Courses = 5 Units Total = 42 Units

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

CHM 101: General Chemistry I - 3 Units

Atoms, Molecules, atomic Structure and the development of the atomic theory, the

nucleus, electronic configuration, chemical bonding; electrovalent compounds,

covalent compounds, the dative covalent bond, multiple bonds, factors limiting

electrovalency, chemical equations and stoichiometry, radioactivity, properties of

gases, equilibra and thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, basic electrochemistry.

CHM 111: General Chemistry II – 3 Units

Periodic classification of the elements, the periodic table, Groups and periods,

relationships in the table of main group elements; the periodic law, anomalies in

the periodic table. Valence forces, structure of solids. Chemistry of selected metals

and non-metals. Organic chemistry, definition, history, classification of organic

compounds, nomenclature, homologous series, functional group (e.g. alkane,

alkynes, alcohols, sulphoxides and sulphones): basic stereochemistry, electronic

theory in organic chemistry, saturated hydrocarbons; unsaturated hydrocarbons,

importance of organic chemistry. 45h (p)

CHM 112: General Chemistry Laboratory I – 2 Units

Acid-base titration. Redox titration, synthesis and preparation of inorganic

compounds, analysis of selected anions and cations. Preparations and qualitative

analysis of organic compounds; pH measurement. 45h (p).

CHM 204*: General Chemistry Laboratory II -2 Units

The laboratory course consists of a group of experiments drawn from physical,

inorganic, organic and analytical chemistry.

Pre-requisite CHM 112 45h(P).

CHM 210: Introductory Chemistry – 3 Units

General Inorganic Chemistry: Periodicity of Physical Properties: the variation in

physical properties with atomic number across the 2nd and 3rd periods (lithium to

neon, sodium to argon). Variation in first ionization energies, atomic radii, melting

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points and explanation in terms of structure and bonding in elements. The

relevance of ionization energy and electronic configuration.

Group II elements: Reactive metals similar to each other with only gradual changes

as their atomic numbers increases — the elements magnesium, calcium, strontium

and barium. The uncreative nitrogen. Group VII elements — a group of unreactive

non-metals. An introduction to the chemistry of some d-block (transition)

elements. Chromium, manganese, iron, nickel and copper. Crystal field theory and

the chemistry of complex ions.

Elementary and general comparison of elements of the 2nd and 3rd series with the

elements of the first series, study of the following elements and their important

compounds: (Zr, HI), (Nb, Ta), (Mo, W), (Tc, Re), (The platinum metals), and

(Ag, Au).

Introductory Analytical Chemistry: introduction to theory of sampling and

errors: statistical treatment of data: chemical methods of analysis including

volumetric, gravimetric and other physico-chemical methods. Fundamental laws

and theories. Chromatography: Practical experience. Thin layer, paper and column

chromatography. The use of Rf values.

General Organic Chemistry: general introductory nomenclature of alkanes,

alkenes alkynes. The shape of ethane, ethene, acetylene and benzene molecules.

Structural isomerism in aliphatic and aromatic compounds. Cis-trans isomerism in

alkenes. The nature of C-H, C-Br, C=C and C=O bonds in terms of electron

density distribution. General preparations of alkanes, alkenes and alkynes; the

types of reactions - addition, substitution and elimination. Free radical reactions of

alkanes. Alkenes characterized by electrophilic addition and electrophilic

substitution for arenes. Halogen derivatives, Hydroxyl, compounds; carboxyl

compounds, carboxylic acids and derivatives, amines-their structure and

derivatives, preparations and quantitative and qualitative tests.

CHM 230: Inorganic Chemistry I – 3 Units

Pre-requisite: (CHM 111)

Solid state structure of simple AB and AB2 type compounds of the s, p and d block

elements. Periodicity of the elements illustrated by a study of their simple

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compounds, the hydride acids and halides. The solution properties of the

compounds including solvation, solute/solvent interaction and redox reactions.

CHM 231: Organic Chemistry I – 3 Units

Pre-requisite: (CHM 111)

Molecular Structure and Isomerism: Empirical and molecular formulae.

Molecular constitution and constitutional isomerism. Molecular configuration and

configurational isomerism. Molecular conformation and conformational

isomerism. Influence of molecular structure on physical properties.

Mechanism and Reactivity: Modes of bond formation and fission. Types of

reagent. Types of reactions. Electronic and steric effects. Kinetic and

thermodynamic control of reaction. Elementary concepts of acidity and basicity.

Chemistry of hydrocarbons: Nomenclature, structure, physical properties,

reactions and industrial importance of typical alkanes and Cycloalkanes, alkenes

and cycloalkenes, alkynes arid cycloalkynes. Practical work will illustrate physical

properties and reactions of representative hydrocarbons

CHM 232: Spectroscopy – 3 Units

Pre-requisites: (CHM 101 & CHM 102)

Existence of characteristic energy levels; Bohr-Einstein frequency relationship

selection rules; characteristic spectra; factors determining relative intensities;

Boltzmann distribution effects of temperatures; characteristic line width;

absorption and emission spectra and their determination, absolute intensity; Beer-

Lambert Law.

Survey: Spectral transitions and their main uses. Vibrational Spectroscopy:

Harmonic oscillators and the effects of an harmonicity; normal modes of vibration

criteria for infra-red activity; raman activity; group frequencies.

Ultra-violet and Visible Spectroscopy: Types of transitions: consideration of

intensities d/d transitions; aromatic systems; Woodward rules.

Resonance Spectroscopy: Resonance condition, chemical shifts; intensities;

coupling constants.

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Mass Spectrometry: Generation of positive ions; characteristic fragmentation

patterns; isotope effects.

Practical Work:

Examples are as follows: determination of meaningful spectra (sample preparation

and instrumental parameters); determination of sample n.m.r. and mass spectra,

investigation of carbonyl stretching frequencies; study of the effects of conjugation

in the ultra-violet region; Lambert Law as applied to mixture; determination of

pKa of methyl red; the investigation of an unknown compound using the integrated

approach.

CHM 233: Colour & Textile Chemistry – 2 Units

Classification of dyes and textile fibres. Natural Regenerated and Synthetic fibres.

Physical and Structural Properties of fibres. Preparatory processes: Singeing,

desizing, scouring, bleaching, mercerization and optical brightening. Colour and

constitution. Theory of dyeing. Dyeing: preparation, structure and application of

dyes. After treatments and quality control: Colour fastness.

CHM 234: Biophysical Chemistry – 2 Units

Introduction: The anatomy and physiology of the human body.

Excitable Tissue: Anatomy of the nervous system, smooth and voluntary muscles.

Introduction to autonomic pharmacology.

The endocrine glands — its function and roles. Components of blood and

coagulation. Ventilation. The gastrointestinal system. Excretory organs and their

functions.

Homeostasis: Urine formation, acid-base balance, role in the maintenance of blood

volume and pressure. Introduction to pharmacology. Origins and classification of

drugs, administration to drug receptor theories, dose response curves, antagonism,

principles of drug metabolism and excretion. Drug screening, bioassay, drug

toxicity.

CHM 241: Physical Chemistry I – 3 Units

Pre-requisite: CHM 101

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Energies: Bond dissociation energies. Energy cycles, including the Born-Haber

cycle, applied to both covalent and ionic bonds. Limited accuracy of dissociation

energies. Heats of formation and their determinations. Laws of thermodynamics.

The concept of reversibility. The possibility of endothermic processes, and the

concept of entropy — with calculations based on the simple models. Standard

entropy values; Free energy as a criterion for chemical reaction and equilibrium.

Kinetic and thermodynamic control. Derivation of the isotherm.

Chemical Kinetics: Factors affecting the rates of chemical reactions. Rate laws.

Order of reaction and molecularity of elementary processes. Relationship of order

to mechanism. Rate equation for zero, first and second order reactions. Half-lives.

Experimental investigation of reaction rates. Sampling and physical methods of

following reactions. Determination or order. Effect of temperature on reaction rate.

The Arrhenius equation. Presentation of collision and transition state theories.

Catalysis, simultaneous reactions, opposing, consecutive, side and chain reactions,

methods for studying fast reactions.

CHM 242: Physical Chemistry II – 3 Units


Ions in Solutions:Bronsted and generalized acid-base concepts; application to

aqueous and non-aqueous solvents. Equilibria; strengths of acids bases, pH

hydrolysis of salts, buffer actions, acid base indicators, titrations, Concepts of

activity, debyeHuckel theory. Conductance measurements. Interactions in

electrolyte solutions.

Surface Chemistry: Interfacial relationships, Criteria for spreading

monomolecular films on water. Absorption from solution at gas — solid interface;

adsorption Isotherms. Classification of colloidal systems. Preparation and

properties of lyophobic and lyophilic sols. Ideal solids, glasses and polymers.

Colloidal systems, surface energies, wetting, adhesion and contact angles,

insoluble surface films micelle formation, lyophobic properties.

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CHM 304*: General Chemistry Laboratory Ill - 2 Units

Organic Chemistry practicals.

Physical examination of samples. Elementary analysis to detect elements other

than H and O. Solution solubility classification and functional group test.

Preparation of derivatives. Benzophenone by acylation of benzene, P-nitrotohene:

cinnamic acid by Perkins reaction, P-bromoacetanilide, benzanilidebybenzoylation

of aniline, 2-4 dichlorophenoxy acetic acid, M-nitraniline, M-nitrophenol, D-

bromophentane (amylbromide) from pentan -1-ol (amylalcohol).

CHM 305: Petrochemistry/Fossil Fuels – 2 Units

Origin of formation of petroleum, natural gas and coal, composition and

classification of petroleum. Global distribution of petroleum and natural gas

resources (with emphasis on the Nigerian situation).Objectives of petroleum

refining. Desalting of crude petroleum. Fractional distillation under atmospheric

pressure. Vacuum distillation. Fractions obtained from the distillation of petroleum

and their uses. Processes for purification of refinery gases and liquid petroleum

fractions. Processes for increasing the yield of gasoline-catalytic cracking,

hydrocracking, thermal cracking. Octane number. Production of gasoline from

refinery gases — by polymerization, alkylation. Processes for increasing the octane

number if gasoline: catalytic reforming, catalytic isomerisation, 30h(T)

CHM 310: Chemical Literature and Research Methods – 2 Units

Use of Internet in literature searching; chemical literature; the scientific journal;

Synthetic reaction Search, Structural and Sub structural Searches; the patent

Literature; Outline searching. Experimental research and design, steps in research,

instrumentation, data collection and analysis. Evaluation of analytical data,

treatment of sets of data. Presentation of research findings. Types of errors in

quantitative measurements, precision and accuracy research reports.

CHM 325: Industrial Training (Site Work Supervision) – 5 Units

CHM 326: Industrial Training (University Supervision) – 5 Units

CHM 327: Industrial Training (Student Report) – 5 Units

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All candidates enrolled in the B.Sc.Industrial Chemistry Programme and who have

successfully completed all specific required courses for this degree option are

required to proceed on industrial attachment during their 6th semester of residence.

The minimum duration of industrial attachment is six months. All students enrolled

in this course would be required to submit a report and give presentation at the end

of their period of attachment. The grading will normally be based on the students’

report, seminar presentation and assessments of the institution and industry based

supervisors.

CHM 341: Analytical Chemistry – 2 Units


Processes in analytical chemistry: Safety in the Laboratory. Sources and nature of

errors. Standardization of units, Volumetric analysis. Gravimetric analysis.

Qualitative inorganic analysis, sampling techniques. Principles of solvent

extraction. Introduction to separation methods.

CHM 342: Electrochemistry – 2 Units

Pre-requisite: CHM 241 & 242

Chemical Equilibria: Ionic equilibria, Conductance, theory and measurement,

interpretation of data for strong and weak electrolytes, conductance and transport

processes. Thermodynamics and galvanic cells. Standard electrode potentials.

Practical electrode. Molecular forces in solid and liquids; Dipole moments.

Interaction potentials and the electrochemical series. Standard state and the Nernst

equation. Applications of e.m.f. measurements (excluding thermodynamic

relationships). Potentiomeric titration including measurement of pH. Redox

reactions. The electrical double layer and its applications.

CHM 343: Inorganic Chemistry II – 3 Units


Chemistry of s-and p-block elements: Relations between electronic structure, size

and reactions of compounds. Chemistry of d- and f- block elements: Detection,

nomenclature and isomerism of complex compounds. Crystal field theory, d-d

spectra detection, nomenclature and isomerism of complex compounds. Crystal

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field theory, d-spectra, molecular orbital and valence bond theories. Comparative

study of the chemistry of the transition elements and their compounds. Lanthanides

and actinides.

CHM 344: Organic Chemistry II– 3 Units


Heterocyclic Chemistry: The chemistry of five — and six — membered ring.

Heterocyclic compounds containing nitrogen, oxygen and sulphur, fused

heterocycles. Substitution reactions in monocyclic/heterocyclic compounds and the

benzol — derivatives. Brief treatment of heterocyclic compounds containing more

than one hetero-atom. Reactive intermediates: formation and reactions of arenes,

carbenes, nitrenes and free radicals. Photochemical generation of reactive species

and its use in organic synthesis. Polyfunctional molecules: The interaction of

functional groups within molecules, synthesis and reaction of aminoacid.

Formation of peptide bond; racemization, Chemistry of hydroxyl-acids, hydroxyl

Ketones and hydroxylaldehydes. Lactone and lactan formation. Properties of

bicarbonyl Compounds.

CHM 355: Introduction Material Science – 2 Units


Classification and properties of industrial materials, type of bonding and its

influence on both structure and properties of materials. Manufacture and properties

of solid solutions (alloys). Structure of crystalline materials, coordination number,

Crystallography. Stress-strain relationship in materials, elastic and inelastic

regions, mechanical, thermal and electrical properties of materials. Crystal growth

and imperfections (defects).Material transformation—deformation, strengthening,

electroplating and corrosion.

CHM 356: Process Science I & II – 3 Units

Pre-requisite: CHM 210:

Commercial processes: problems of scale and cost. Process flow sheets and

stiochiometry. Handling of fluids; conservation laws and dimensional analysis

applied to a moving fluid. Process heat transfer, mechanisms of heat transfer

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coefficients in batch and continuous processes. Use of mean temperature

difference. Change of phase correlation of heat transfer data. Distillation

differential, batch fractional and continuous fractional distillation, number of

stages, effects of operating variables.

Mass transfer processes: single phase and interphase, mass transfer drying as a

heat-mass transfer process. Extraction and Absorption; solvent extraction in mixer

settlers and columns; number of ideal stage; number of stages in gas absorption by

HTU method; gas film and liquid film rate determining steps. Solid-liquid

separation by filtration and sedimentation. Stoichiometry for systems involving

recycles.

CHM 402: Reaction Kinetics – 2 Units

Review of first, second and third order rate equations. Rate constants and

equilibrium constants. Unimolecular reaction theory, bimolecular reactions

mechanism, chain reaction mechanism, catalysis and heterogeneous reaction.

Mechanisms of photochemical reaction.

CHM 411: Instrumental Analytical Methods – 3 Units

Pre-requisite: CHM 232 & CHM 341

Radiochemical methods; fluorescence and phosphorescence, Electroanalytical

methods; voltametry; spectroscopy; Theory and practices of gas chromatography;

thermal methods of analysis; High performance liquid chromatography;

Automated analytical methods; Enzymatic methods.

CHM 413: Physical Organic chemistry – 2 Units

Pre-requisites: CHM 344

Stepwise and concerted reaction mechanism. Kinetic studies, non-kinetic studies,

Nucleophilic displacement reactions. The mechanisms of SN1, SN2, SN3 processes.

The effects of structure, environment, nature of the nucleophile, solvation factors,

added salt etc. on the course and rates of reactions, steroechemical concepts. Ester

hydrolysis — unimolecular and bimolecular processes. Linear free energy

relationships. The Hammet equation; determination of constituent and reaction

constants; significance and use of the signs and symbols in evaluation of

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mechanistic pathway. Review of reaction intermediates viz. benzene, carbenes,

nitrenes, carbonium ions. Orbital symmetry in pericyclic reactions. Electrocyclic

reactions. Sigmatropic rearrangements. Woodward-Hoffman Rule. Huckel Rule

and aromaticity.

CHM 414: Natural Products Chemistry II - 2 Units

Chemistry of terpenoids, steroids and alkaloids. Antibiotics, flavonoids,

prostaglandins and separation, purification and structural determination of the

natural products. Classifications. Discussion of chemistry of important members,

diogenses.

Pre-requisite CHM 303, 317 3011 (T).

CHM 424: Structure and Coordination Chemistry – 3 Units


Nomenclature, coordination number. Isomerism and stability of complex

compounds: theories of structures i.e. valence bond theory, crystal field theory,

molecular orbital and ligand field theories and their relations to bonding in

coordination compounds. Kinetics and mechanism of complex formation.

Electronic spectra of transition metal complexes as well as their magnetic

properties. Preparations, reactions and structure of complexes with — acceptor

ligands such as CN, CO and NO. Applications of infrared and NMR spectroscopy

to problems of coordination chemistry. Introduction to non-aqueous solvent

systems; classification of solvents. Solute/solvents interactions.

CHM 428: Inorganic Chemistry III – 3 Units


Compounds having metal-carbon bonds: sigma — and pi bonded compounds.

Their structure, properties and uses. Energy considerations applied to extraction of

elements and thermal stability of compounds in aqueous and non-aqueous solvents.

Inorganic reactions in solution: Types of reaction; effects of solvent, oxidation-

reduction and substitution reactions. Kinetics of fast reactions, methods of study of

SN1, SN2 and ion-pair mechanisms.

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CHM 441: Organic Chemistry III – 3 Units


Review of General organic chemistry, aromatic chemistry: preparation and

reactions of benzene derivatives. Electrophilic and nucleophilic substitution in the

benzene ring. Carbonyl chemistry and synthetic applications; Stereochemistry:

Stereochemistry of organic compounds and optical isomerism of compounds with

one or more asymmetric centres. Concepts of chirality and absolute configuration.

The synthesis of alicyclic compounds and their stereochemistry. Introduction to

mechanic organic chemistry.

CHM 442 Food Chemistry – 3 Units

The nature of food; vitamins, additives and adulterants; chemistry and

microbiology of production processes and control; food preservation and spoilage;

processing and preservation of local food stuffs; formulation and practice of food

standards.

CHM 451: Research Project — 6 Units

An original investigation aimed at inculcating in the students investigating

approach to science. The research is carried out under the supervision of the

Department and emphasis is placed on advancing a hypothesis, experimental

planning and data presentation.

CHM 452: Chemistry of Industrial Processes &Glassblowing – 2 Units

Properties of glass in general use. Manufacturer’s symbol and what they represent.

Types of glass used for laboratory wares. Identification methods, working

temperatures. Coefficient of expansion, annealing, thermal resistance, correlation

of these factors. Identification of basic tools, Gas supplied, safety measures,

Cutting, Rotation techniques; drawing simple but joining bulb blowing and

bending, rounding off end of tube, taper drawing and reaming, ring seal and side

grinding and polishing.

CHM 453: Environmental Chemistry – 2 Units

Concept of elementary cycles. Characteristics of the atmosphere, source, types and

effects of environmental pollution, waste water treatment, composition of domestic

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wastes. Water chemistry and analysis. Chemical and physical instrumentation in

environmental sciences.

CHM 454: Macromolecular Chemistry I&II – 2 Units


Classification of macromolecules; polymers and copolymers as natural, modified

natural or synthetic substances. Polymer formation processes; methods, kinetics

and mechanisms. The characterization of macromolecules; molar mass and

distribution, molecular size and shapes, stereochemistry. Crystallinity and methods

of determination. Structural classification in natural macromolecules. Bulk

structure, crystalline, amorphous, glassy and rubbery states. Inter-relation of

structure and properties.

CHM 455: Management and Chemical Industry I & II – 3 Units

Management Processes and Methods:The nature of management and its role in

the chemical industry. Management theory, managerial association and

specialization. Line and staff structure: functions and relationship. The manager

role. Organization structure and management structure. Authority and organization.

Corporate policy and organizational constraints on management process. The

decision process, managerial techniques, supportive information system.

Managerial Economies: Risk and uncertainty in decision making. The theory of

production, Cost and Demand analyses and sales forecasting, pricing. Investment

decision: product diversifications. Theory of business behaviour. An introduction

to the anatomy of management; Industrial Relation; Public Relations; Industrial

Psychology; Organizational Design, Management of Personnel; An introduction to

the production functions; planning for productivity; General Problem solving

processes and creative thinking; Analytical methods of investigation.