Bachelor Of Science in Biochemistry
Introduction
This is a four–year multidisciplinary degree programme. The Biochemistry curriculum deals with events which occur in living systems at the molecular level and in the chemistry of molecules involved in these processes. A course in biochemistry is aimed at imparting biochemical skills and knowledge in biology and its application in biological science research and laboratory biotechnology. The objective is to produce professional biochemists for careers in industry, research and teaching.
Objectives
(a) Produce professional biochemists for careers in industry, teaching and research.pare students for postgraduate studies and research.
(b) Prepare students for postgraduate studies and research.
(c) Prepare graduates to venture into biochemical entrepreneurship and marketing.
Course Schedules, Codes and Titles
First Semester
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Code
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Title
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Units
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CHE 110
|
Basic Chemistry I
|
3
|
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PHY 110
|
Basic Physics I
|
4
|
|
MAT 110
|
Calculus I
|
3
|
|
BOT 110
|
Basic Botany I
|
3
|
|
ZOO 110
|
Basic Zoology I
|
3
|
|
IRD 100
|
Communication Skills I
|
3
|
|
IRD 101
|
Quantitative Skills I
|
3
|
|
Total Units
|
|
22
|
Second Semester
|
Code
|
Title
|
units
|
|
CHE 111
|
Basic Chemistry II
|
4
|
|
PHY 111
|
Basic Physics II
|
4
|
|
MAT 111
|
Geometry and Elementary Applied Mathematics
|
3
|
|
BOT 111
|
Basic Botany II
|
3
|
|
ZOO 111
|
Basic Zoology II
|
3
|
|
IRD 102
|
Communication Skills II
|
3
|
|
IRD 103
|
Development Concepts and Applications
|
3
|
|
Total Units
|
|
23
|
First Semester
|
Code
|
Title
|
Units
|
|
CHE 210
|
Atomic Structure and Bonding
|
4
|
|
CHE 211
|
Basic Analytical Chemistry
|
3
|
|
BIO 210
|
Structural Biochemistry
|
3
|
|
BIO 211
|
General Biochemistry
|
3
|
|
MAT 210
|
Calculus II
|
3
|
|
ZOO 210
|
Invertebrate Zoology
|
3
|
|
IRD 200
|
State, Society and Development
|
3
|
|
Total Units
|
|
22
|
Second Semester
|
Code
|
Title
|
Units
|
|
BIO 212
|
Basic Metabolism
|
3
|
|
BIO 213
|
Basic Biochemistry Techniques
|
3
|
|
CHE 212
|
Basic Organic Chemistry
|
3
|
|
CHE 213
|
Basic Thermodynamics
|
3
|
|
MIC 210
|
General Microbiology
|
3
|
|
STA 210
|
Probability and Statistics
|
3
|
|
COM 210
|
Introduction to Computer Science
|
3
|
|
Total Units
|
|
21
|
First Semester
|
Code
|
Title
|
Units
|
|
BIO 310
|
Proteins , Enzymes and Vitamins
|
3
|
|
BIO 311
|
Biochemistry of Nucleic Acids
|
3
|
|
BIO 312
|
Microbial Biochemistry
|
3
|
|
BIO 313
|
Nutritional Biochemistry
|
3
|
|
CHE 313
|
Surface and Colloid Chemistry
|
3
|
|
STA 300
|
Biostatistics
|
3
|
|
IRD 305
|
Entreprenuership for Small Business
|
3
|
|
Recommended courses from other department
|
|
ZOO 312
|
Molecular Biology
|
3
|
|
Total Units
|
|
21
|
Second Semester
|
Code
|
Title
|
Units
|
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BIO 314
|
Analytical Biochemistry
|
3
|
|
BIO 315
|
Biochemistry of Carbohydrates
|
3
|
|
BIO 316
|
Biochemical Endocrinology
|
3
|
|
BIO 317
|
Medical Biochemistry I
|
3
|
|
BIO 318
|
Ecological Biochemistry
|
3
|
|
BIO 319
|
Antibiotics
|
3
|
|
BIO 320
|
Industrial Attachment
|
2
|
|
COM 310
|
Computer Programming
|
3
|
|
Total Units
|
|
23
|
First Semester
|
Code
|
Title
|
Units
|
|
BIO 410
|
Immunology
|
3
|
|
BIO 411
|
DNA Technology
|
3
|
|
BIO 412
|
Forensic and Clinical Biochemistry
|
3
|
|
BIO 413
|
Reproductive Biochemistry
|
3
|
|
BIO 414
|
Industrial Biochemistry
|
3
|
|
BIO 415
|
Research Project
|
3
|
|
Elective Course 3
|
3
|
|
Total Units
|
|
21
|
Second Semester
|
Code
|
Title
|
Units
|
|
BIO 415
|
Research Project
|
3
|
|
BIO 416
|
Biochemical Pharmacology
|
3
|
|
BIO 417
|
Current Topics in Biochemistry
|
3
|
|
BIO 418
|
Applied Biochemistry
|
3
|
|
MIC 415
|
Biotechnology
|
3
|
|
IRD 107
|
National Development IV
|
3
|
|
Elective Course
|
3
|
|
Total Units
|
|
21
|
|
BIO 419E
|
Food Biochemistry
|
3
|
|
BIO 420E
|
Pharmacognosy
|
3
|
|
BIO 421E
|
Integrated Metabolic Regulation
|
3
|
|
BIO 422E
|
Comparative Biochemistry
|
3
|
|
BIO 423E
|
Medical Biochemistry II
|
3
|
|
CHE 423E
|
Medicinal Chemistry
|
3
|
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