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Department of Biochemistry

B.Sc. Biochemistry

INTRODUCTION

B.Sc in Biochemistry is a three-year undergraduate program that offers in-depth knowledge of biology and chemistry
with regard to plants, humans and animals processes, human physiology, basic immunology, microbiology, enzymology
etc. The main aim of the program is to make students understand the dynamics and mechanism of the biological activities
taking place inside the human body. The knowledge gained through the studying biochemistry is widely used in various industries like medical research, food and packaging, pharmaceuticals, medicine and genetics. Candidates who have an aptitude for complex biological
processes and have a thorough understanding of relevant texts and have good research skills can take up the course.
The main aim of B.Sc in Biochemistry is to provide aspirants with field-specific knowledge and skill sets through
theoretical and practical sessions.

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The main aims and objectives of the degree programme in biochemistry should be:

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

Course Structure at 100 Level: Biochemistry

Course Code

Course Title

Units

Status

LH

PH

BIO  101

General Biology I

3

R

45

-

BIO  102

General Biology II

3

R

45

-

BIO  107

General Biology Practical I

1

R

-

45

BIO  108

General Biology Practical II

1

R

-

45

CHM 101

General Chemistry I

3

R

45

-

CHM 102

General Chemistry II

3

R

45

-

CHM 107

General Chemistry Practical I

1

R

-

45

CHM 108

General Chemistry Practical II

1

R

-

45

CSC  101

Introduction to Computer Science

3

R

30

45

GST  111

Communication in English I

2

C

30

-

GST  112

Logic, Philosophy & Human Existence

2

E

30

-

GST  113

Nigerian Peoples and Culture

2

R

30

-

GST  121

Use of Library, Study skills and ICT

2

R

30

-

MTH 101

Elementary Mathematics I

3

R

45

-

 

MTH 102

Elementary Mathematics II

3

R

45

-

PHY 101

General Physics I

3

R

45

-

PHY 102

General Physics II

3

R

45

-

PHY 107

General Physics Practical I

1

R

-

45

PHY 108

General Physics Practical II

1

R

-

45

 

Total

41

 

 

 

 

LH = Lecture Contact Hours; PH = Practical Contact Hours. Electives to be determined by each University.

Course Structure at 200 Level: Biochemistry

Course Code

Course Title

Units

Status

LH

PH

BCH  201

General Biochemistry I

3

C

45

-

BCH  202

General Biochemistry II

3

C

45

-

BCH  203

General Biochemistry Practical I

1

C

-

45

BCH  299

Industrial Attachment I (12 Weeks)

3

C

 

 

BIO   201

Genetics I

2

R

30

-

BIO   204

Biological Techniques

2

R

15

45

CHM  210

Physical Chemistry I

3

C

30

45

CHM  211

Organic Chemistry I

3

C

30

45

CHM  212

Inorganic Chemistry I

3

R

30

45

GST  122

Communication in English II

2

C

30

-

GST  125

Contemporary Health Issues

2

R

30

-

GST  211

Environment        and        Sustainable

Development

2

R

30

-

GST  223

Introduction to Entrepreneurship

2

R

30

-

MCB 221

General Microbiology

3

R

30

45

STA  201

Statistics for Agriculture &

Biological Sciences

4

R

60

-

 

Total

38

 

 

 

 

Electives to be determined by each University

Course Structure at 300 Level: Biochemistry

Course Code

Course Title

Units

Status

LH

PH

BCH   301

Introductory Enzymology

3

C

45

-

BCH   302

Chemistry      and      Metabolism      of

Carbohydrates

2

R

30

-

BCH   303

Chemistry and Metabolism of Lipids

2

R

30

-

BCH   304

Chemistry  &  Metabolism  of  amino

acids & Proteins

2

C

30

-

BCH   305

Chemistry  &  Metabolism  of  Nucleic

Acids

2

C

30

-

BCH   306

Analytical Methods in Biochemistry

3

C

30

45

BCH   307

Membrane Biochemistry

1

R

15

-

BCH   308

Food & Nutritional  Biochemistry

2

R

30

-

BCH   310

Bioenergetics

1

R

15

-

BCH   311

General Biochemistry Practical II

2

C

-

90

BCH   312

Principles of Endocrinology

2

R

30

-

BCH   313

Principles of Immunology

2

R

30

-

BCH   314

Toxicology I

2

R

30

-

BCH   399

Industrial Attachment II (12 weeks)

3

C

 

 

CHM  301

Physical Chemistry II

3

R

30

45

CHM  303

Organic Chemistry II

3

R

30

45

GST   222

Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution

2

R

30

-

GST   224

Leadership Skills

2

R

30

-

GST   311

Entrepreneurship

2

R

30

-

 

Total

39

 

 

 

 

Course Structure at 400 Level: Biochemistry

Course Code

Course Title

Units

Status

LH

PH

BCH  401

Enzymology

2

C

30

-

BCH  402

Biosynthesis of Macromolecules

1

R

15

-

BCH  403

Tissue Biochemistry

1

E

15

-

BCH  404

Bioinorganic Chemistry

1

E

15

-

BCH  405

Molecular Biology

3

C

45

-

BCH  406

Metabolic Regulations

2

R

30

-

BCH  407

Plant Biochemistry

2

E

30

-

BCH  408

Biochemical Reasoning

1

R

15

-

BCH  409

Special           Topics/Seminar           in

Biochemistry

2

R

30

-

BCH  410

Advanced Biochemical Methods

2

R

-

90

BCH  411

Research Project

6

C

-

270

BCH  412

Industrial Biochemistry

3

R

45

-

BCH  413

Pharmacological Biochemistry

2

R

30

-

BCH  414

Endocrinology

2

R

30

-

 

BCH  415

Forensic Biochemistry

3

R

45

-

BCH  416

Molecular Aspects of Immunology

2

R

30

-

BCH  417

Toxicology II

2

R

30

-

 

Total

37

 

 

 

 

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