A Bachelor of Industrial Chemistry is an undergraduate degree program that focuses on the application of chemical principles and processes in industrial settings. This program combines knowledge from chemistry, engineering, and industrial management to prepare students for careers in chemical manufacturing, process design, quality control, and research and development. Graduates of this program play a crucial role in the development, production, and optimization of chemical products and processes that are essential to various industries.
Industrial Chemistry is the branch of chemistry that applies chemical knowledge and techniques to the large-scale production of chemical products and materials. It involves the transformation of raw materials into valuable products through chemical processes, with a focus on efficiency, safety, and sustainability. Industrial chemists work on the development and optimization of processes for producing chemicals, pharmaceuticals, polymers, fuels, and other materials used in everyday life.
A Bachelor of Industrial Chemistry is an excellent choice for individuals who are interested in applying chemical principles to industrial processes and innovations. The degree offers a comprehensive education in chemistry and engineering, preparing graduates for a wide range of careers in chemical manufacturing, process design, quality control, and research.
Graduates with a Bachelor of Industrial Chemistry can pursue various careers in chemical manufacturing, research and development, process engineering, quality control, and environmental management. Common job titles include:
100 Level
Course Code | Course Title | Unit(s) | Status | LH | PH |
GST 111 | Communication in English | 2 | C | 15 | 45 |
GST 112 | Nigerian Peoples and Culture | 2 | C | 30 | |
MTH 101 | Elementary Mathematics I | 2 | C | 45 | - |
MTH 102 | Elementary Mathematics II | 2 | C | 45 | - |
COS 101 | Introduction to Computing Sciences | 3 | C | 30 | 45 |
CHM 101 | General Chemistry I | 2 | C | 45 | - |
CHM 107 | General Practical Chemistry I | 1 | C | - | 45 |
CHM 108 | General Practical Chemistry 11 | 1 | C |
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CHM 102 | General Chemistry11 | 2 | C | 30 |
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PHY 101 | General Physics I | 2 | C | 30 | - |
PHY 102 | General Physics II | 2 | C | 30 | - |
PHY 107 | General Practical Physics I | 1 | C | - | 45 |
PHY 108 | General Practical Physics II | 1 | C | - | 45 |
GET 102 | Engineering Graphics and Solid Modelling | 2 | C | 30 | 45 |
KHAIRUN-BIO101 | General Biology I | 2 | C | 30 | - |
KHAIRUN-BIO102 | General Biology II | 2 | C | 30 | - |
KHAIRUN-BIO107 | General Biology Practical I | 1 | C | - | 45 |
KHAIRUN-BIO108 | General Biology Practical II | 1 | C | - | 45 |
KHAIRUN-STA112 | Probability I | 3 | C | 45 | - |
KHAIRUN-MTH103 | Elementary Mathematics III | 2 | C | 30 | - |
Total | 36 |
200 Level
Course Code | Course Title | Unit(s) | Status | LH | PH |
GST 212 | Philosophy, Logic and Human Existence | 2 | C | 30 |
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ENT 211 | Entrepreneurship and Innovation | 2 | C | 30 |
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CHM 210 | Physical Chemistry I | 2 | C | 30 |
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CHM 211 | Organic Chemistry I | 2 | C | 30 |
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CHM 212 | Inorganic Chemistry I | 2 | C | 30 |
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CHM 207 | General Practical Chemistry 1 | 1 | C | 45 |
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CHM 208 | General Practical Chemistry 11 | 1 | C | 45 |
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ICH 213 | Analytical Chemistry I | 2 | C | 30 |
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ICH 251 | Process Science I | 3 | C | 45 | - |
ICH 252 | Process Science II | 3 | C | 45 | - |
COS 201 | Computer programming 1 | 2 | C | 30 | 45 |
KHAIRUN-CHM 214 | Structure and Bonding | 2 | C | 30 | - |
KHAIRUN-CHM213 | Macromolecular Chemistry I | 2 | E | 30 | - |
KHAIRUN-PHY205 | Thermal Physics | 3 | E | 45 | - |
KHAIRUN-PHY211 | Workshop Practice | 2 | E | 15 | 45 |
KHAIRUN-MTH201 | Mathematical Methods I | 2 | E | 30 | - |
KHAIRUN-MTH202 | Elementary Differential Equation | 2 | E | 30 | - |
KHAIRUN-MTH204 | Linear Algebra I | 2 | E | 30 | - |
Total | 37 |
300 Level
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| GST 312 | Peace and Conflict resolution | 2 | C | 30 |
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| ENT 312 | Venture Creation | 2 | C | 15 | 45 | ||||||
| ICH 314 | Entrepreneurial Skills in Industrial Chemistry | 3 | C | 30 | 45 | ||||||
| CHM 301 | Physical Chemistry II | 2 | C | 30 |
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| CHM 302 | Inorganic Chemistry II | 2 | C | 30 |
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| CHM 303 | Organic Chemistry II | 2 | C | 30 |
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| ICH 305 | Petroleum Chemistry | 2 | C | 30 | - | ||||||
| ICH 306 | Polymer Chemistry | 2 | C |
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| ICH 317 | Industrial Raw Materials Resource Inventory | 1 | C | 15 | - | ||||||
| ICH 318 | Management and Chemical Industry I | 2 | C | 30 | - | ||||||
| ICH 319 | Glass blowing Practical | 1 | C | 45 |
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| *ICH 399 | Industrial Attachment (12 Weeks)Industrial Attachment II (12 Weeks) | 3 |
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KHAIRUN-ICH 301 | Separation Method of Analysis | 3 | C | 30 | 45 |
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KHAIRUN-CHM 316 | Applied Spectroscopy | 2 | E | 30 | - |
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KHAIRUN-CHM 319 | Environmental Chemistry | 2 | E | 30 | - |
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KHAIRUN-ICH 302 | Introductory Material Science | 2 | E | 30 | - |
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KHAIRUN-ICH 303 | Colour and Textile Chemistry | 3 | E | 30 | 45 |
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| Total | 36 |
*CHM 399 is only for students in institutions running a 4-year industrial chemistry programme
400 Level
Course Code | Course Title | Units | Status | LH | PH | |
ICH 422 | Entrepreneurship for Industrial chemistry | 2 | C | 30 |
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ICH 400 | Seminar in Industrial Chemistry | 2 | C |
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ICH 401 | Research Project | 6 | C | - | 270 | |
ICH 453 | Chemistry of Industrial Processes | 3 | C | 45 | - | |
ICH 454 | Chemical Processes Technology | 3 | C | 45 | - | |
ICH 455 | Macromolecular Chemistry II | 3 | C | 45 | - | |
*ICH 499 | Industrial Attachment (36 Weeks) | 6 | C |
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KHAIRUN-CHM 406 | Reaction Kinetics | 2 | C | 30 | - | |
KHAIRUN-ICH 407 | Electrochemistry | 2 | C | 15 | 45 | |
KHAIRUN-CHM 410 | Analytical Chemistry II | 2 | C | 30 | - | |
KHAIRUN-ICH 404 | Group Theory and Symmetry | 2 | E | 30 | - | |
KHAIRUN-CHM 424 | Coordination Chemistry | 2 | C | 30 | - | |
KHAIRUN-ICH 415 | Polymer Technology | 2 | E | 30 | - | |
KHAIRUN-ICH 408 | Organic Synthesis | 2 | E | 30 | - | |
KHAIRUN-ICH 409 | Food Chemistry | 2 | E | 30 | - | |
KHAIRUN-ICH 411 | Agrochemical & Chemotherapeutic Agents | 3 | E | 45 | - | |
Total | 44 |