Khalifa Isyaku Rabiu University

Department of Biochemistry

B.Sc. Biochemistry

INTRODUCTION

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:

  • 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

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

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