Biochemistry programme is designed to enable graduates acquire broad based knowledge of chemical processes in living organisms ranging from single to multi- cellular organisms, both plants and animals. The first year of the programme is designed to prepare the students to acquire sound background knowledge of relevant science subjects, which would be a foundation to prepare them for specialized knowledge of Biochemistry. During the second and third year, the programme will expose the students to fundamental constituents (macro and micro) that constitute life processes and their dynamics. This will prepare them to appreciate the consequences of various deviations from normal during the final year.
Biochemistry programme provides broad based education that explains chemical processes that take place in living organisms and the causes of various deviations, which can invariably lead to pathological conditions. It also provides basis for manipulation of normal processes to achieve desired outcome. Products of the programme will be suitable for employment in health, food and related industries. They can also be self- employed.
The main aims and objectives of the degree programme in biochemistry should be:
Course Structure
Level 100: B.Sc. Biochemistry
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 | 30 | - |
MTH 102 | Elementary Mathematics II | 2 | C | 30 | - |
COS 101 | Introduction to Computing Sciences | 3 | C | 30 | 45 |
BIO 101 | General Biology I | 2 | C | 30 | - |
BIO 102 | General Biology II | 2 | C | 30 | - |
BIO 107 | General Biology Practical I | 1 | C | - | 45 |
BIO 108 | General Biology Practical II | 1 | C | - | 45 |
CHM 101 | General Chemistry I | 2 | C | 30 | - |
CHM 102 | General Chemistry II | 2 | C | 30 | - |
CHM 107 | General Chemistry Practical I | 1 | C | - | 45 |
CHM 108 | General Chemistry Practical II | 1 | C | - | 45 |
PHY 101 | General Physics I | 2 | C | 30 | - |
PHY 102 | General Physics II | 2 | C | 30 | - |
PHY 107 | General Physics Practical I | 1 | C | - | 45 |
PHY 108 | General Physics Practical II | 1 | C | - | 45 |
KHAIRUN-BCH 101 | Introductory Biochemistry I | 1 | C | 15 | - |
KHAIRUN-BCH 102 | Introductory Biochemistry II | 1 | R | 15 | - |
Total | 31 |
Level 200: B.Sc. Biochemistry
Course Code | Course Title | Unit(s) | Status | LH | PH |
GST 212 | Philosophy, Logic and Human Existence | 2 | C | 30 | - |
ENT 211 | Entrepreneurship and Innovation | 2 | C | 15 | 45 |
BCH 201 | General Biochemistry I | 2 | C | 30 | - |
BCH 202 | General Biochemistry II | 2 | C | 30 | - |
BCH 203 | General Biochemistry Practical | 1 | C | - | 45 |
STA 201 | Statistics for Agriculture & Biological Sciences | 3 | C | 45 | - |
KHAIRUN-ANA 202 | Histology of Basic Tissues | 2 | C | 15 | 45 |
KHAIRUN-BCH 204 | Biorisk Management and Biochemical Data Handling | 2 | C | 15 | 45 |
KHAIRUN-BIO 201 | Genetics I | 2 | C | 30 | - |
KHAIRUN-CHM 210 | Physical Chemistry I | 2 | C | 30 | - |
KHAIRUN-CHM 211 | Organic Chemistry I | 2 | C | 30 | - |
KHAIRUN-CHM 212 | Inorganic Chemistry I | 2 | C | 30 | - |
KHAIRUN-MCB 221 | General Microbiology | 2 | C | 15 | 45 |
KHAIRUN-MCB 231 | Basic Techniques in Microbiology | 2 | C | - | 90 |
KHAIRUN-PIO 201 | Introduction to Physiology and Blood | 2 | C | 30 | - |
Total | 30 |
Level 300: B.Sc. Biochemistry
Course Code | Course Title | Unit(s) | Status | LH | PH |
GST 312 | Peace and conflict Resolution | 2 | C | 30 | - |
ENT 312 | Venture Creation | 2 | C | 15 | 45 |
BCH 301 | Enzymology | 2 | C | 30 | - |
BCH 302 | Metabolism of Carbohydrates | 2 | C | 30 | - |
BCH 303 | Metabolism of Lipids | 2 | C | 30 | - |
BCH 304 | Metabolism of Amino Acids & Proteins | 2 | C | 30 | - |
BCH 305 | Structure and Functions of Nucleic Acids | 2 | C | 30 | - |
BCH 306 | Analytical Methods in Biochemistry | 3 | C | 30 | 45 |
BCH 307 | Membrane Biochemistry | 2 | C | 30 | - |
BCH 308 | Bioenergetics | 1 | C | 15 | - |
BCH 309 | Inorganic Biochemistry | 1 | C | 15 | - |
BCH 399* | Industrial Attachment | 3 | C | - | 12 Weeks |
KHAIRUN-BCH 310 | Biochemistry and Molecular Biology of Microorganisms | 2 | C | 30 | - |
KHAIRUN-BCH 312 | Food and Nutritional Biochemistry | 2 | C | 30 | - |
KHAIRUN-CHM 303 | Organic Chemistry II | 2 | C | 30 | - |
Total | 30 |
Level 400: B.Sc. Biochemistry
Course Code | Course Title | Unit(s) | Status | LH | PH |
BCH 401 | Advanced Enzymology | 2 | C | 30 | - |
BCH 402 | Molecular Biochemistry | 2 | C | 30 | - |
BCH 403 | Metabolic Regulations | 2 | C | 30 | - |
BCH 404 | Biochemical Reasoning | 1 | C | 15 | - |
BCH 405 | Plant Biochemistry | 2 | C | 30 | - |
BCH 406 | Research Project | 6 | C | - | 270 |
BCH 407 | Bioinformatics | 2 | C | 30 | - |
BCH 408 | Biochemical Entrepreneurship | 2 | C | 30 | - |
KHAIRUN-GST 401 | Character Building, Professionalism and Team Work in Healthcare | 2 | R | 30 | - |
KHAIRUN-BCH 409 | Industrial Biochemistry | 2 | C | 30 | - |
KHAIRUN-BCH 410 | Biochemical Pharmacology and Toxicology | 3 | C | 30 | 45 |
KHAIRUN-BCH 411 | Tissue Biochemistry | 1 | C | 15 | - |
KHAIRUN-BCH 412 | Immunology and Immunochemistry | 2 | C | 30 | - |
KHAIRUN-BCH 413 | Research Methods in Biochemistry | 1 | C | 15 | - |
KHAIRUN-BCH 414 | Forensic Biochemistry | 1 | C | 15 | - |
KHAIRUN-BCH 415 | Special Topics and Seminar in Biochemistry | 1 | C | 15 | - |
Total | 32 |